9 days - Private Northern to Central Viet Nam 10 Days 9 Nights - Cultural Mosaic

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi).

Meet our guide/driver (look for name sign).

Transfer to hotel in central Hanoi.

Free time to relax or begin exploring Hanoi (known for architecture, culture, cuisine, silk, Old Quarter).

8:00 AM: Tour guide picks you up for a full-day Hanoi exploration.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - dress modestly).

See the One Pillar Pagoda.

Explore the Temple of Literature.

Enjoy local lunch.

Afternoon options:

• Ethnology Museum (if open).

• Women’s Museum (if Ethnology Museum is closed on Monday or otherwise).

Experience Hanoi Train Street and the Old Quarter, including Ngoc Son Temple/Hoan Kiem Lake.

Return to your hotel.

Hotel breakfast.

8:00 AM: Car pick-up for Ninh Binh.

Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital: Explore Dinh and Le Temples. Discover traditional Vietnamese architecture and imperial history.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc.

Sampan boat ride through Tam Coc: Experience dramatic landscapes and serene river scenes. See limestone cliffs, paddy fields, and stunning caves ("Ha Long Bay on land").

Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave): Climb ~500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain viewpoint. Enjoy panoramic views of Tam Coc.

Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Hotel breakfast and check-out.

07:00: Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Beo Harbour (Cat Ba).

~11:30: Arrive at Beo Harbour.

12:10: Tender transfer to Venezia Cruises for check-in, welcome drink, and safety briefing.

12:30: Lunch onboard while cruising through Cat Ba Island - Coc Ngoi islet - Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

14:30: Explore Ba Trai Dao Beach area and islets by kayaking and swimming in Lan Ha Bay.

17:15: Return to the cruise, enjoy sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin, optional cooking class, and happy hour.

19:00: Dinner served onboard.

21:00: Enjoy the bay at night on the top deck, relax at the bar, try squid fishing or karaoke.

Overnight on Cruises.

08:00: Transfer to Viet Hai Village (Cat Ba Island) by tender.

Bicycle (or electric car) ride through rainforest tunnel to the village.

Meet locals, visit a traditional house and the village school.

Return to Venezia Cruises for check-out.

10:45: Enjoy lunch while cruising back.

11:45: Disembark at the quay.

12:00: Farewell at the port.

~16:15: Arrive back at Hanoi drop-off point, with a stop at Aeon Mall Long Bien.

Private car transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue.

Arrival in Hue: Private car transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Hotel breakfast and check-out.

8:00 AM: Pick-up by guide and driver.

Explore the Ancient Citadel (Nguyen Dynasty).

Visit Minh Mang Tomb (gardens and ponds).

Enjoy a boat trip on the river to Thien Mu Pagoda (panoramic views).

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit Tu Duc Tomb (traditional architecture).

Explore Dong Ba Market (local crafts and culture).

Transfer to Hoi An and check in to your hotel.

Hotel breakfast.

8:00 AM: Explore Cam Thanh region.

Enjoy a bamboo basket boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest.

Explore Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage site):

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon free to relax or further explore Hoi An.

Hotel breakfast.

8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for Ba Na Hills excursion.

Ascend Ba Na Hills via the world's longest non-stop single track cable car (5,801m).

Marvel at panoramic mountain views and the Golden Bridge.

Enjoy buffet lunch at a Ba Na Hills restaurant.

Explore the French Village, pagodas, and gardens.

Optional amusement rides.

Return to your hotel.

Hotel breakfast and check-out.

Morning free at your hotel.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

12:00 PM: Pick-up by tour guide and car for Da Nang city tour.

Visit Marble Mountain (caves and sanctuaries).

Explore the Cham Museum (Cham history and culture).

Visit Son Tra Peninsula and Lady Buddha statue (stunning views).

See the Dragon Bridge and explore Han Market (local goods).

Transfer to Da Nang airport for your departure flight.