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9-Day Vietnam Highlights Tour: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Da Nang and Hoi An

Code: AUR1108

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Da Nang and Hoi An

Discover the very best of Vietnam on this unforgettable 9-Day Vietnam Highlights Tour, featuring the country's most iconic destinations from the mountains of the north to the stunning coastline of Central Vietnam.

Begin your journey in Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital, where ancient temples, colonial architecture, and bustling Old Quarter streets showcase the country's rich heritage. Cruise through the spectacular limestone islands of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy breathtaking scenery from one of the world's most famous natural wonders.

Travel overnight to Sapa, where you'll explore the picturesque Cat Cat Village, admire the stunning landscapes of the Muong Hoa Valley, and ride the cable car to Fansipan Peak, the "Roof of Indochina," for unforgettable panoramic views.

Continue to Da Nang and visit the world-famous Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, one of Vietnam's most photographed landmarks. End your adventure in the charming UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An, where lantern-lit streets, traditional coconut villages, and authentic local culture create a truly memorable experience.

Combining spectacular landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, mountain adventures, cultural treasures, and authentic local experiences, this 9-day Vietnam tour is the perfect introduction to one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating destinations.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Landing Noi Bai international airport, after collected visa and luggages, Moving outside and Our representative will receive you at the pick up point to escort you to the hotel. After a smooth check-in process (The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards), settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself
You can explore your own local sightseeing such as exploring the long standing history Hanoi, beginning with - Ha Noi Train Street - Unique attraction where visitors can watch a train speeding by along a cramped throughfare. ( Out Side ) - Ha Noi Church, The Opera House, then going around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple,Ly Thai To Statue. - Lotte Mall with Observation Sky Deck Optional: --- - traditional Water Puppet Show, a unique northern Vietnamese art form especially designed for depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
Dinner by your own. Overnight at Hanoi. Night market is available from Friday to Sunday

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong bay - Train to Sapa

Hotel pick up
Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, ranging from 7:45 – 8:30, we try to make the pick-ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time is approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process.
Short Lavatory Break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack in case you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive.
Boarding The Cruise – Check In Time.
The bus will arrive at Halong International Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be awaiting your arrival with a big smile. Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction.
Lunch On Board
The cruise departs from Halong International Port for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.
Have a Huge – Buffet lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese/ Food and International Food.
Explore Surprising Cave ( Amazing Cave – Sung Sot Cave )
Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on
the sundeck).
Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountian – Swimming – Hiking Stop at Titop Island. One this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.
Lay on the little white sand beach, go for a swim, or just stay on the boat and relax in Ha Long Bay. You will have time to enjoy sand between your toes. So, relax and take a few moments to reflect on the absolute beauty of this natural wonder of the world.
Visit Luon Cave
Then do kayaking or a bamboo boat in Luon cave and discover the beautiful lagoon. 16:30: Cruising back to Halong International port Cruising back to Halong International port. There are a lot of time for enjoying
sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
Get on the bus Get on the bus to back to Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break fro 20-30 miniutes.
Arrive in Hanoi.Our driver will drop you off at Hanoi Station to take train to Sapa

Day 3: Sapa - Cat Cat Village

Reach Sapa station, our driver will take you to Sapa town.
Check in hotel and have breakfast
A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Day 4: Sapa - Fansipan

After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. ( Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
Back to hotel , time at leisure on your own.

Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi

Have breakfast at your hotel
Free time till our driver take you back to hotel in Hanoi

Day 6: Hanoi - Fly to Da Nang

Breakfast at your hotel. Free time until your transfer to the airport at Hanoi for your flight to Da nang
Upon your arrival, our driver will greet you at the airport and help you transfer to your hotel in Da nang Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 7: Ba na hills - Golden Bridge

In the morning
•   Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills
•   Upon arrival Ba Na hills. You will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores including longest single-wire cable car system (5,771.61 meters), highest difference between departure and arrival terminals (1,368.93 meters). Longest non-stop cable (11,587 meters) and the heaviest cable roll (141.24 tons).
•   From The Cable Car. You can see the vast forests, contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
•   Arrive at Station 2 at the height of 1.138 m, our guide will take you to: Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923. Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden (a huge flower garden, where many kinds of flowers, including rare flowers). A 100-year-old grapefruit tree by the first funicular in Vietnam (climbing-mountain train). Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge ( Hands of God). You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.
•   You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27 m).
•   Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.

In the afternoon
• Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
• You continue to discover the French Square. Visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement park in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Freefall tower, 4 – 5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..

Day 8: Hoi An Ancient Town Leisure day

All of your day is free at leisure to discover the city on your own by foot or on bicycle. Hoi An is not only famous for its ambiance as it is for its tailors. Here tourists can get any manner of clothing made in 24 hours for a fraction of a price that it would cost back home. For those interested in tailoring, we can arrange a visit to one of the best tailors in the city to design your own outfits, bags, and shoes. Pause for a tea at the Reaching Out Teahouse, a lovely old-fashioned teahouse providing work for the hard of hearing, serving up delicious tea samplers and home-made snacks.

Day 9: Da Nang Depature

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. Trip Ends

Inclusions

Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except sharing cabin on train and overnight at local homestay

All transport within Vietnam (including airport pick up and see off), as per itinerary

All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide

Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary

Meals as indicated in the program

Exclusions

Incoming and out coming flight

French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Beverage, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Travel insurance

Single Supplement

Early check-in and Late check-out

Hotel/room upgrade (If not mentioned)

Wire fees or bank transfer charges of all kinds

Others not mentioned or specified above

Kid Policies

Under 4 (under 48 months): Free of charge, charge actual airfare only.

From 5 (from 60 months to under 72 months): Charge 50% of package total.

From 6 (from 72 months) – under 11 years old (under 132 Months): 75% charged and sharing bed with parents.

From 11 (132 months): charged as adults

Payment Method

Once you confirm this package, you just send us your flight schedule and please make a deposit of 30% on the total amount for reservation and reply to this email to take this package.

Please use bank transfer for this deposit via the account details below:

Account holder: VIET AURORA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COMPANY LIMITED
Account number: 939166
Bank name: Asia Commercial Bank
Bank address: 442 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Swift code: ASCBVNVXXXX

The balance can be settled upon your arrival in Hanoi:

For paying cash: No extra fee (highly recommended).
For credit card: A 3.5% bank fee will be charged (will be paid through a Payment link – Onepay gateway).

Cancelation Policies

Important Note: Domestic flight tickets included in tours are completely non-refundable.

Cancellation Charges based on time of notice:

60 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge of the package.
59 - 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge.
29 - 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge.
14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% cancellation charge.
7 days prior to arrival date: 100% cancellation charge.
No show: 100% cancellation charge.

Special Circumstances (Flight delayed, food poisoning, getting sick, or unable to attend the tour):

We will review each request on a case by case basis and do our best to accommodate rescheduling whenever possible. Additional fees may apply depending on the circumstances and availability.