15 day LUXURY package of NORTH AND CENTRAL VIETNAM >>see itinerary below

15 day LUXURY package of NORTH AND CENTRAL VIETNAM >>see itinerary below

Enjoy unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc – Three different caves
– Have Buffer Lunch – Delicious local and asia foods
– Visit Hoa Lu – An ancient capital
– Visit Mua Cave – Climb up to the top of Mua Island to get great view to see or take pictures of Tam Coc.

*** Please be aware that occasionally the selected boats sell out without notice. If this happens you will automatically be booked on a comparable boat, or upgraded boat, at no extra charge. Your confirmation booking will show the boat on which you are confirmed. If you would like to confirm if there is availability on a specific boat prior to purchasing your excursion, please What'sApp me at +84 347 598 889 and let me know which boat you are interested in and I will personally check for you! - Dung ***

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay – Swimming at Lagoon nature area (in Lan Ha Bay) – Sunset party – Cooking demonstration

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
09:00 – 09:15 approx
– Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter
– Start 2,5 hour road journey via 5B highway on ultra-luxurious limousine (for the guests use our transfer service)
11:45 – 12.00 approx
– Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by speedboat to Stellar of the Seas. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
– Set sail as lunch is served
12:30
– Join us for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with indoor or outdoor dining area.
– Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind
– Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet and Gia Luan habour where belonged to Cat Ba area.
– Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).
– Heading back toward the sleeping area
Early evening
Summit on the sundeck for watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset or just relax in the seasonal swimming pool, or enjoy your time in our golf course.
18:00
Join us for a short class of cooking demonstration. Our chef will guide you how to make famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Here you will understand the culinary culture of the Vietnamese
19:00
– BBQ dinner is served with fresh food menu outside of swimming pool area.
– After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at panoramic bar with seasonal pool view, at wine and cigars cellar, or take one of our onboard activities: games, movies, and squid fishing… or relaxing with massage services.
Overnight on board
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Stella of the sea Cruise based on Private room

Day 2: Day Two: Tai chi – Breakfast – Lan Ha bay – Lunch – Cycling at Viet Hai Village – Swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach area

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
6:30
Join us for a Tai Chi session for the early risers on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
07:30
Joining light breakfast in a panorama view of the world heritage site. After breakfast, enjoy your time for relaxing in amazing view of the Lan Ha bay while the boat continues cruising further for sightseeing.
11:30 approx
Lunch is served before getting on the speed boat to explore some unique area where the main boat cannot go through.
13:15 approx
Transfer to the speed boat heading to Viet Hai Village.
Afternoon:
Take the bicycle ride to enjoy gorgeous sceneries along village roads and go through rain forests. We also visit a local family’s house to see the daily life of local people. Back to the day boat to continue cruising further in Lan Ha Bay.
15:00
Arrive to Ba Trai Dao Beach area for swimming, guest will have chance to see fish farm at the typical Lan Ha bay floating village.
Early evening
– Back to Stellar of the seas, take time to refresh or play some short game in our golf course or relax with massage services as we cruise to sleeping area. BBQ dinner (different menu) is served.
– After dinner reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, swimming pool, wine and cigars cellar or enjoy the landscape of the bay at night. Relax with massage services. Take one of our on-board activities like squid fishing, watching movies in the restaurant.
Overnight on board
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cruise

Day 3: Tai Chi – Sang Toi (Dark & Bright) Cave – Typical Vietnamese cuisine

Stop At: Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Vietnam
06:30
Join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck for early riser. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the new day.
07:00 – 7:45
Local light breakfast is served
08:00
– Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi)
– Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals.
09:30
Check out the room
10:00
Vietnamese cuisine is served.
12:00
– Disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell, back to Tuan Chau Marina by our speedboat
– Transfer to ultra-luxurious limousine returned to Hanoi.
– Arrival back at your hotel approximately 15:00
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Morning Bus Hanoi – Ha Giang

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
Deprt at 6:00AM from your hotel in Hanoi, take you 7 hours to Ha Giang city, have pick up by our guide go to our Homestay for lunch, free and easy. Overnight at Homestay based on Private Room.
Duration: 21 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in bungalow

Day 5: Ha Giang- Heaven Gate- Quan Ba pass-yen Minh – Vuong palace – Dong Van

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
On this day we will drive 155km and have to walk around 1 hour.At the whole trip you can meet Mong people atnd see their lifestyle. On the way we have enough time to stop on wonderful places to take a photo or just enjoy the landscape.
The heavens Gate is 1500m high and over the clouds. The view is amazing. In Quan Ba you can see the famous twin mountains. After that we will have lunch in a small restaurant in Yen Minh.
Drive down Ha Giang stop 15km west from Dong Van to visit the Vuong palace which the Mong people built for their own King.
At least we will reach Dong Van at 5pm. You will stay in a Hotel and have dinner. Dong Van is a quiet village which is nice to walk around, go on the small market in the old quarter.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Dong Van

Day 6: Dong Van -Chinese border- flag tower – Ma Pi Leng pass- Meo Vac.

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
After breakfast we going to visit flag tower and Chinese border
Today we will drive through the Dong Van Geopark The view is more better drive to the best pass you can visit in Vietnam. The Ma Pi Leng Pass is considered as the “king” of Vietnam’s pass. On the top of this pass begins the 20km long happiness road, which is handmade by the local people and has a romantic atmosphere.
In Meo Vac you can see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. Arrive at 05 PM we will stay in the town of Meo vac.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Meo Vac

Day 7: Meo Vac – Lung phin – Mau Due -Du Gia.

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
Today we drive for 100km to Mau Due and Du Gia !but we see a lot of terrace rice fields. Local people! A round 1 PM we arrive in Du Gia have luch in the family of tay minority’s people! After that we trekking 2-3 hours to see Vilages and beautiful view! Overnight with homstay.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay

Day 8: Du Gia – Bac me – Ha Giang

Stop At: Hà Giang, Yên Ninh, Yên Bái, Vietnam
here the place only rices terrace you can visit and take a shot trekking!visit local white Mong family and see a lot of different views!
At 03:30pm we will be back in Ha Giang.We will drop you off in Our Homestay in Hagiang where you can take a rest, then we take a Bus Limousine to come back Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi same evening at 22:00PM.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai Ta Van

Stop At: Sapa Market, Dien Bien Phu Road, Sapa Vietnam
06h00 – 06h30: Pick up at hotel or at the meeting point and then start departure to Sapa by Limousine Bus, following Noi Bai – Lao Cai high-way.

Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of northwest mountains that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break for 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sapa.

13h00: Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel and have lunch.

After lunch, our tour guide will pick you up from our hotel and joinining trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Dzay tribes, keep going along the bottom of Muong Hoa valley to visit Ta Van village where is home to the Dzay minority. This is the most beautiful ethnic village in the area

Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay. Overnight at our local homestay with the family the accommodation for the evening is clean, basic bedding and mosquito nets are provided, western toilet & shower, just a great place to be. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor in a mixed-gender dormitory style and there a few ways to better understand a country and its people.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at bungalow

Day 10: Giang Ta Chai villages – Sapa – Hanoi

Stop At: Sapa Market, Dien Bien Phu Road, Sapa Vietnam
Rise and shine…Enjoy our breakfast at our homestay today we start early at 8 AM.

After breakfast, we start the day with an easy trek of 5 km to visit villages of the H’mong ). The trekking will take you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the villages and home of local hill tribes. Enjoy a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge with picturesque landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa.

2h00 PM:The bus will pick you up from Ta Van village to Sapa Town.

Enjoy your free time in Sapa for refreshment.

Around 3:00 PM as our driver is waiting you for you short drive to Sapa town, where our staff prepared a take away sandwich for on the way to Hanoi.

21h30: We arrive in Ha Noi.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

Stop At: Ninh Binh Tam Diep Flyover, tổ 5- p., Nam Sơn, Tam Điệp, Ninh Bình, Vietnam
8h10: Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotel or meeting point in the Old Quarter to get to Ninh Binh province which located in the south of Northern Vietnam.
9h30: Visiting Hoa Lu- ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010. We will visit Ding king temple and Le king temple in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars.
10h30: Visiting Mua Cave( Dancing cave), where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and NinhBinh city when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long mountain( about 500 stone steps)
12h00: Enjoy the set menu Vietnamese cuisine lunch at Wonderland bungalow.( cooking class activity is available)
13h00: Discovering Tam Coc ( Three water caves) on the sampan (bamboo boat) in almost 2 hours passing through 3 caves: Hang Ca- first cave, Hang Hai- second cave, Hang Ba- the third cave by boat will bring to you excited feeling
15h00: You will be amazed by the beauty of countryside in the North of Vietnam by cycling time.
16h00: Sunset party at the swimming pool: After discovering the amazing beauty of Ninh Binh by walking, hiking, cycling, tourists can relax by swimming, drinking local tea, fresh fruits while the Sun is setting (swimming in the allowable condition)
After trip you have pick up to our homestay in Ninh Binh - Ham Rong homestay to take a rest, shower, dinner, then around 20:30Pm car will take you to Ninh Binh train station to take a night Train to Dong Hoi, train deprt at 21:47PM.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 12: Phong Nha and Paradise Cave day trip

Stop At: Phong Nha Caves, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park 510000 Vietnam
07:30 – 08:00 Our driver and Guide will pick you up at Dong Hoi station, airport , bus station … and hotels at Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha town go to Phong Nha Ke Bang national park.
09:00 Visit Paradise cave.
Paradise cave was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005, has the length of 31km, the longest dry cave in Asia.
You will be taken by the electrical car from the parking to the foothills of the cave (2km). You will went in the jungle, see many kind of trees and hear the sound of animals.Expore the cave about 1km on the wood foor and see lot of stalactites with different shapes.
With naturally primitive features Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. There are a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations.
12:00: Lunch at a restaurant with local specialties from the people here processing.
13:00:Continue the journey to visit the PhongNha Cave.
13:30
Visit Phong Nha Cave is considered “First Cave wonders“
Take a boat about 5km along the Son River to Phong Nha Cave (river cave).
On Son river, you will see pictures of the girls, the children have fun on the waterfront and have the opportunity to experience the daily life of the neighborhood riverside village bearing the Vietnamese country soul.
Conquering the Phong Nha Cave: The longest wet cave, enjoy the scenery spectacular limestone, underground river system and unique stalactite in the world. Caving Fairy & Imperial admire the beautiful stalactites blocks are created by nature over thousands of millennia.
Return to the boat station.
16:00 – 16:30 Vehicle transfer you back to Phong Nha town or Dong Hoi City.
17:00 – 17:30 : Back Nam Long Plus Hotel to stay 1 night.
Package Day Tour Included:
Pick-up and return transfers in Dong Hoi City: New Toyota Innova 7 seater, new Ford Transit 16 seater car, air conditioner.
Vietnamese and English speaking tour guide.
One lunch(Vietnamese dishes style).
01 night on Private Room at our Family Hotel in Dong Hoi: Nam Long Plus Hotel.
Incl Train ticket and drop off Train station to Hue next day morning.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Nam Long Plus Hotel

Day 13: Train ticket Dong Hoi - Hue depart at 8:05AM

Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
After breakfast at our hotel, Car will take you to the train station take the day train to Hue, depart at 8:05AM, arrive Hue around 11:00AM.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 14: Hue day trip

Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
Am: At 8:00 am our guide and driver welcome you at hotel and start day trip to explore Hue Imperial City. This morning, you will start tour to visit and free go shopping at Dong Ba Market – most famous market in Hue to discover daily life and get more experience about local people here. Next, you will make boat trip on Perfume River gives you a fresh space to integrate into nature and to see green color along bank side of river, especially on summer season flowers bloom with beautiful views. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda as the legend it is the starting point for Nguyen Reign. Next is the Citadel (Imperial City) – the Royal Palace of Nguyen Kings with many constructions of Flag Tower, Five Phoenix Tower, Thai Hoa Palace, Mieu Temple, Nine Urn Dynasties, etc. Have lunch at restaurant.
Pm: Afternoon is the time for exploration of Royal Mausoleum of Nguyen’s Kings. You have chance to visit two of six tombs still remain as original architecture. Khai Dinh tomb give the view and architecture of combination Western and Oriental while Minh Mang tomb give you back Oriental architecture by the harmony between natural landscapes and construction, a very quiet and beautiful site to see and relax. Back Hue city and end tour at your hotel.
Inclusion: Transport, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fee, Boat, Lunch, Mineral Water.

Duration: 8 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 15: Easy Rider Hue to Hoi An

Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
A full day trip Hue to Hoi An by motobike,this Scenic Coast route is simply the best way to travel to Hue if you only have one day! Join with us and admire them
Leaving Hue in the morning our first stop is Elephant Springs where you can wade in the rock pools.
Next we stop for photos at Lang Co Beach before traveling over the Hai Van Pass. Hai Van means “Sea of Clouds” and when crossing the top of the Pass you are literally surrounded by clouds on one side with stunning ocean views on the other.
Next we travel through Danang to a stop at the famous China Beach with its fine white sand.
Marble Mountains our final stop are 5 marble outcrops topped with delicate pagodas.
Don’t worry about your luggage as our bikes are equipped to carry it.
But if you are traveling with hard suitcases or a large number of bags we can easily arrange for them to meet you in Hoi An.
Start time: 8:00AM from your hotel in Hue or from Hue train station.
Finish time: approx 4.30 pm
Includes: Motorbike transport, helmet, personal Hue Riders guide, petrol, Lunch.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.