Northern to Central Of Vietnam & Beach Relaxation 15 Days

Day 01: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi Street Food Tour

You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival in Hanoi airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will take a private walking city tour to visit local markets and Hanoi’s Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. then you will Foodies Tour in the evening, you will have a great chance to enjoy special food on street of Hanoi old quarter, you have time to drink local Hanoi beer and wine. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal: Dinner

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 02: Hanoi Walking Tour of Hanoi Old Street where you experience the hustle and bustle as well as the authentic lifestyle of Hanoians

Today you will take a private walking city tour to visit local markets and Hanoi’s Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds or other sites such as: Train Track: This is Hanoi’s ‘train street’, located in the Old Quarter, just a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. For the outsider like me, it seems like an extraordinary place to live, but for the few Hanoians that reside on this small stretch of track, it is their home…

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 03: Bike ride the countryside Hanoi

During a full day escape from bustling Hanoi, you will be guided by an escort and experience the beauty of the Red River Delta.  You will visit amazing attractions, getting to know about the local lifestyle, while you relax and soak in a great experience.

You will be picked up at the hotel by our van and driven to Southwest Hanoi at Xuan Phuong Village, where you will start biking. You will ride through the rich, fertile farmlands of the Red River Delta on your way to the first destination, Thay Pagoda. Thay Pagoda was built in the 11th Century, during the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong. You will explore its complex of temples, communal houses and pagodas, nestled at the foot of a large limestone cliff formation which is characteristic of the area. It is said that traditional water puppet theatre originated here. You then continue biking to Tay Phuong Pagoda where the unique collection of Buddhist statues has remained intact since the 17thCentury. After conquering the 239 stone steps, you will arrive at the main sanctuary and are free to explore. Following that, you have lunch at a local restaurant

In the afternoon, our car will take you to visit Son Tay Citadel (erected in 1822) located in Son Tay Village. The body of the wall was built of hard sandstone with one gate on each side. The wall is surrounded by a 3m deep, 20m wide moat and each corner of the citadel was once armed with cannons. Furthermore, there is the Kinh Thien Palace, which was the resting house of the king.  It also served as residences and offices for provincial leaders, warehouses, and troop camps. Due to the passage of time and the effects of war, parts of the ancient wall were destroyed, but measures to prevent and restore this historic relic have recently been implemented.

You will next drive to the Duong Lam ancient village, then start biking to explore the Red River Delta, with its village gates, banyan trees, temples, communal houses, pagodas, and ancient homes more than 300-400 years old.

You’ll see Duong Lam, an ancient Viet village, famous for its hundreds of brick houses.  You will also visit Mong Phu communal house, Mia Pagoda and Ngo Quyen Temple.  Later, you’ll stop and visit a local home, where three to five generations of a family may live!  While you have some tea, you can chat with the owner about the village’s history and the traditions of the local people.

Next, you will cycle to Va Temple, where you can witness the worship services for our national saint, Tan Vien, who, according to legend, protects the Vietnamese people from the annual inundation.  Your vehicle will meet us at Va Temple and drive you to your hotel in Hanoi, bringing to an end an experience we are sure you will always treasure.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 04: Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge

Our adventure starts with the drive to Topas Ecolodge. After checking in your bungalow, you will enjoy the beautiful and peaceful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys from your private balcony. The Red Dao village of Ban Moi is within your sight from Topas Ecolodge, but this does not mean it is not worth a visit. Walking through the valley is a good way to enjoy the magnificent mountain range. At the village, you will visit the local school and a local house to experience the friendly villagers’ daily life. From the village, you will take another walk on a dirt road back to the lodge.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 05: Full Day Topas Ecolodge

You will commence the tour with a transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. You are now “off the beaten track”. Enjoy beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valleys. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, visiting their home, and learn about their daily life as mostly farmers. Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and soon note the marvelous views of the valley dotted with bamboo huts, which used by local farmers as overnight lodge during harvest season. After passing the rice terraces and a river you will walk on a quiet road for a while before arriving at the charming Nam Cang village. Your lunch is served at Topas Riverside Lodge, with the jungle just behind and connected with the village by its own suspended bridge. Nam Cang village locates at the far end of Sapa valley and the Red Dao women wear some of the most colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. They are also famous for herbal bath, local medicine and embroidery. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper by rice, silver jewelry and colorful embroidery. You may also want to take a swim in the river, before

meeting your vehicle for the journey back.

Approx: 7.1 km hiking/ 3 – 3.5 hours; 2 hours driving; 1 hour for lunch.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 06: Half Day visit Black H’mong villages of Sa Seng and Sa Pả – Hanoi

You will commence your trip with driving for 6km from Sapa town to Hang Da village, inhabited by Black H’mong ethnic. You will top along the way to admire the marvelous views over Muong Hoa valley and Fansipan Mountain, which is 3,143m – the highest mountain of Indochina. Leave the vehicle for an easy walk through a nice path leading through hilly mountains. It is a time for you to enjoy the spectacular view with mountainous, green valleys and fresh air. The path continues gradually downhill through the stunning valley of Sa Seng, passing through several Hmong hamlets along the way. A typical Hmong village comprises wooden roofed houses surrounded by rock walls where pot-bellied pigs, chickens and water buffaloes run here and there, and children playing with makeshift toys. You might have the chance to see Hmong women making fibre from hemp, which they spin and weave to make traditional costumes. After visiting local house and experience more about culture of H’mong ethnic you will continue your walk to Sa Pả, another hamlet of the Hmong people settle at the bottom of the valley. Here the car is waiting for your short transfer back to Sapa town

Approx: 10 km driving/ 30 minutes; 6,7km hiking/ 2.5 hours

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 07: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. You will then leave Hanoi for Halong Bay, arriving at the jetty around 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, you will set out on a junk cruise on the bay while lunch is served. You will pass through the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth. After lunch, you will take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. You will stay overnight onboard.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour guide: English Speaking guide on board

Day 08: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, you will have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave (8 a.m. to 9 a.m.), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 a.m., your boat cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You will continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cabin check-out is at 11:45 am. The boat arrives at the harbor around noon and you will drive directly from Halong to Hanoi airport for your short flight to Danang. Upon arrival at Danang Airport, you will be transferred to hotel in Hoian. one of the most charming destinations in Vietnam thanks to its historical city center, declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Meal: Brunch

Tour guide: English Speaking guide

Day 09: Biking to Tra Que Village

Joining this tour, you can experience day of living and working like the local people of the Tra Que herb village.

• Transportation: Bicycle
• Departure time: 09:00 am & 14:00 pm
• Duration: 5 hours
• Activities: Cycling, Farming, Cooking

Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An. The village is named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the every day meals of the Pho Hoi people. Here you can try traditional Hoi An dishes like Cao Lau, Quang noodles and enjoy an entry level cooking class making the local specialities‘Tam Huu’ (spring roll) and Banh xeo (local style pancake with meat).

Departing your hotel, it’s a short 30 minute bicycle ride to the historic Tra Que herb village. On arrival we take a casual stroll around the vegetable garden and listen to the history of this unique village.

We then join in and participate in farming activities like the locals by preparing the soil, fertilizing with seaweed, raking, sowing, watering and picking vegetables.

Prior to lunch we will then enjoy a herbal foot bath before helping to prepare lunch with the local family. Join in and try cooking the local speciality dishes ‘Tam Huu’ spring rolls and ‘Banh xeo’ pancake of the central region of Viet Nam.

After your morning activities and lunch, you then learn how to harvest and wrap the vegetables before farewelling your host family and cycling back to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 10: Ba Na Hills

Ba Na is located 1,480 meters above sea level in the Truong Son mountain range, two hours from Hoi An.

Ba Na was formerly a 1920’s French resort and once boasted 200 villas, restaurants, and clubs. Its temperate climate, unspoiled forest, and spectacular views over the Ben Cat Sea and the Lao mountain range made Ba Na a popular retreat for both the French and the wealthy Vietnamese.

Today the area still attracts locals and tourists alike such as: Golden Bridge although extra effort and a four-wheel drive are required to reach Ba Na as the roads are quite rough and sinuous.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 11: Free Day in Hoi An

Enjoy breakfast at hotel then you will have free day with leisure time for shopping or visiting the local tailors who make quality clothes in a flash. Or, you can take a boat trip to Cu Lao Cham, visit its fishing villages and do some snorkeling before enjoying a Vietnamese seafood lunch at a Cham jungle restaurant. You will have an overnight stay in Hoi An.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 12: Hoi An – Danang – Nha Trang

You will then leave Hoi An for Danang Airport to take a one hour flight to Nha Trang. Pick up then transfer to Resort.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 13: Nha Trang

Breakfast at hotel Free at leisure. And Overnight in Nha Trang.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 14: Nha Trang

Breakfast at hotel Free at leisure. And Overnight in Nha Trang.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None

Day 15: Nha Trang – Hanoi – Departure

There is no activity planned for today so you are free until transfer to the airport for flight back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to Hanoi Center. Free time and enjoy dinner (dinner will arrange by your own). 19:30PM. Driver will pick you up then transfer to airport for your departure flight.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour guide: None