9D8N Northern & Central Vietnam Trip 1

A warm welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam awaits you!

Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, with a history spanning over 1,000 years, Hanoi boasts many significant historical and cultural sites, such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Hanoi serves as the political, cultural, and educational center of Vietnam and is a captivating destination for visitors seeking to explore the country's cultural diversity.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, your tour guide will be holding a welcome signboard with Your Company name/ Your name. 

The GTrip Team will pick you up and transfer you to Sapa.

Check-in at the hotel in Sapa, relax and freshen up.

Overnight stay in Sapa. Finish day 1!

A comfortable overnight stay at the hotel marks the end of the first day of your 9-DAY NORTHERN & CENTRAL VIETNAM TRIP!

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00: Embark on a scenic journey to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam, known as the "Roof of Indochina".

• Head to the Fansipan cable car - which offers one of the world’s longest and highest cable car rides. The breathtaking scenery at the top is truly spectacular.
• Visit the Sapa Glass Bridge - You can take photos of the stunning views while standing above the landscape.
• In the afternoon, we will visit Moana Garden for check-in, enjoy the scenic beauty and take in the tranquil surroundings. 

Return to the hotel and free at night.

Overnight in Sapa. Finish Day 2! 

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Breakfast at your hotel and check-out!

08:00: Visit Cat Cat Village - well-known for its unique, rustic beauty, which is richly adorned with the customs and culture of the local H’mong people. 

11:30: Free to have lunch, back to Hanoi and drop-off at the hotel to check-in. Enjoy a free night in Hanoi.

Recommended activities to do at night: Rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake, enjoy water puppet show,…

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 3!

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Breakfast at your hotel.

08:30: GTrip Team will pick you up at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit:

• Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. 
• The Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070, was the first university in Vietnam. 
• St. Joseph's Cathedral: A Hanoi Attraction with a Unique Structure in the Old Quarter.
• Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) - is famous for its peaceful beauty, its cultural as well as historical values with Turtle tower.
• Train Street - narrow railway tracks running through residential neighborhoods. 

Have dinner at the restaurant.

Recommended activities to do at night: Rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake, enjoy Vietnamese street food,… (Not included)      

Back to your hotel. Free at leisure - overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 4!

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

08:30: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Ninh Binh.

• First stop at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, capital of Vietnam at the end of the ninth century.

12:00: Free to have lunch at an Indian restaurant or local restaurant. 

• Board a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which literally means “three caves” (1.5-hour boat trip) with Halong bay-type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscapes like peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields.
• Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to watch the spectacular view of nature. 

17:30: Back to Hanoi - Free at leisure. 

Overnight in Hanoi. Finish Day 5!

Meals Included: Breakfast.

08:00: You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Tuan Chau harbor by shuttle bus. After picking up, we will head directly to Halong bay, UNESCO World Heritage.

11:30: Arriving at the Cruise check-in lounge. After taking the Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced to the itinerary and safety briefing by the Cruise Manager.

12:30: Upon boarding the Cruise, our crew welcomes you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. 

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant

14:45 Explore the Surprising Cave - the most beautiful cave in HaLong Bay. Visit Titop Island - swimming, climbing up to the Top of the Island - and take the best view of Ha Long Bay in the Summer time.

17:30: You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls.

19:00: Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Enjoying music and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night or squid fishing.

Overnight on board in Halong Bay. Finish Day 6!

*Notes: Itinerary on Ha Long Bay may change depending on each cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

06:45: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay.

07:45: Kayaking to explore Ha Long Bay. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs

Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island

Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor. 

11:05: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi for flight to Da Nang. 

Then, we will proceed you to Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong) for your flight to Da Nang. 

• Flight Hai Phong - Danang in the afternoon (HPH - DAD), should be after 3:00 PM
• Flight Hanoi - Danang in the afternoon (HAN - DAD), should be after 5:00 PM

Upon arrival in Da Nang, a local guide and driver will pick you up from the airport. Pass by Dragon Bridge – a symbol of Da Nang beach city. 

Free to have dinner at the local restaurant. Hotel check-in, free to enjoy at My Khe Beach 

Overnight in Da Nang. Finish Day 7!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Brunch.

09:00: Transfer to Marble Mountain, a famous natural attraction in Da Nang, with mountains, many wonderful caves and sacred temples. Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, one of the oldest and most famous carving villages in Da Nang. 

11:30: Move to Cam Thanh Village. Here you will have a chance to see the locals catching fish in some traditional way on the river. We have 45 minutes to try basket boats with local people. You will be immersed in the natural beauty of the Nipa palm forest.

• Visit Hoi An Ancient Town. There is plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, Pottery Museum, 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda, and vibrant market. Past many low-tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multicultural past.  
• Get on a sampan to release a lantern on the Hoai River. Besides the meaning of traditional cultural beauty, releasing Hoi An lanterns also has a profound spiritual value for both locals and tourists. When a flower lantern is lit, it will be like a prayer for luck and peace for yourself and your loved ones.

16:00: Arrive at your hotel. Free at leisure

Overnight in Da Nang. Finish Day 8!

 *Recommendation: Visit Hoi An Memories Show at Hoi An Impression Theme Park (Personal Expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast.

08:30: Departure to Ba Na Hills. Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na Hills, and extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. 

• Visit the Le Jardin, remains of French Villas, and Linh Ung Pagoda with a 27m high Buddha statue.  
• Enjoy games at Fantasy Park*.

*Note: Cable car ticket includes all free games in Fantasy Park

Then, we moved to Da Nang Airport to take a flight back to your country

Please inform us if you would like to late check-out while waiting for your flight time (Extra fee)

Finish 9-DAY NORTHERN TO THE CENTRAL VIETNAM (HANOI - HA LONG BAY - DA NANG - HOI AN TRIP)!

It’s time for you to take the flight back to your country. Thank you and see you again!

Please note: Make sure you book your return flight from Da Nang where the trip ends.

Meals Included: Breakfast.