8-Day North and Central Vietnam Discovery Tour
8 DaysOverview
This 8-day tour starts with your arrival in Hanoi, where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to a hotel in the heart of the Old Quarter. The next day, you will embark on a full-day city tour of Hanoi, visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. You will also have the option to add on a Water Puppet Show.
On Day 3, you will travel to Ninh Binh to explore Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel, Trang An Grottoes, and Mua Cave. You will stay overnight in a bungalow in Ninh Binh. The following day, you will transfer to Halong Bay for a cruise, where you will enjoy activities like swimming, kayaking, and cooking class. You will spend the night on the cruise.
Day 5 will see you return to Hanoi and then fly to Danang, where you will explore the city and stay overnight. The next day, you will visit Ba Na Hills and the famous Golden Bridge before returning to Danang for the night.
On Day 7, you will visit Five Marble Mountain before continuing to the charming Hoi An Ancient Town for a walking tour. You will have dinner in Hoi An and spend the night there. Finally, on Day 8, you will have some free time before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and relaxation, allowing you to experience the best of Vietnam in just 8 days.
Highlights
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi
- Explore Ho Chi Minh Complex and see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh
- Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Women Museum
- Explore Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton"
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel and Dinh King Temple
- Explore Trang An Grottoes and take a sampan ride through caves
- Trek to the top of Mua Cave for a panoramic view
- Cruise around Halong Bay and enjoy activities like swimming and kayaking
- Visit Bana Hills and walk on the Golden Bridge
- Explore the Five Marble Mountain and Hoian Ancient Town
- Relax on the beach in Danang before departure.