Hanoi Trip Overview
Join us on this incredible half-S-shape roadtrip that leads you to all the heritage sites from Hanoi to Hoi An. It will be the amazing landscape in world heritage Ha Long Bay, or the ancient atmosphere and breath-taking surroundings in Ninh Binh. What’s more, the cave and mountain systems in Phong Nha are likely to take your breath away. Continue your adventure to Hue – the old capital of Vietnam during 18th century with its unique eastern charm and historical features before ending up in Hoi An – an acient town in the center of middle Vietnam.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Rail Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
Join us on this incredible half-S-shape roadtrip that leads you to all the heritage sites from Hanoi to Hoi An. It will be the amazing landscape in world heritage Ha Long Bay, or the ancient atmosphere and breath-taking surroundings in Ninh Binh. What’s more, the cave and mountain systems in Phong Nha are likely to take your breath away. Continue your adventure to Hue – the old capital of Vietnam during 18th century with its unique eastern charm and historical features before ending up in Hoi An – an acient town in the center of middle Vietnam.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi City Tour
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Your adventure begins with a full discovery of Hanoi – the 1000 capital of Vietnam. Explore Hanoi with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam built in 11 century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyen Van Huyen Street Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
In the afternoon, continue your discovery with Museum of Ethology to learn about the people and cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic group.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Finish the day with a wander around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple set on a tiny islet in the middle of the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Ninh Binh
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Say goodbye to Hanoi and transfer to Ha Long Bay on a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival, start you Ha Long Bay adventure on our day cruise. Cruise around the bay during lunch then pay a visit to Thien Cung Cave – the most beautiful cave in the Bay with amazing staclatites and staglamites along with the remanings of local lives dating back to thousands of years ago. After that, time for swimming or kayaking before crusing back to the harbor.
Finish the day with transfer to Ninh Binh on a 3 hour drive.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel in Ninh Binh City
Day 3: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Night Train To Dong Hoi
Stop At: Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 40000 Vietnam
Today, chance for you to see Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam during 10th century and learn about the heroic history of Dinh and Le Dynasties.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mua Caves, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
Next off, climb up the mountain at Mua Cave to get the panoramic view of the whole area with mountains, lush rice fields and rivers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
After lunch, hop on a 1.5 hour sampan boat ride at Tam Coc and now time to admire the landscape of this so-called Inland Ha Long Bay region. After the boat, get on bike for a short cycling adventure to get a deeper understanding in Ninh Binh.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Dong Hoi, Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province
After dinner, get ready for a night train to Dong Hoi for your next adventure.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Night Train To Dong Hoi
Day 4: Phong Nha Cave – Dark Cave
Stop At: Hang Toi (Dark Cave), Phong Nha Town, Son Trach Vietnam
Arrive in Dong Hoi early in the morning and transfer to the iconic Dark Cave on a 1 hour drive located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Enjoy this interesting discovery through a chain of fun and exciting outdoor activities such as zip line, mud bathing, swimming,… etc. An authentic Vietnamese lunch is prepared at a local restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Phong Nha Caves, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park 510000 Vietnam
After lunch, continue your adventure with Phong Nha Cave. Join a 25-minute ride to the cave on a traditional dragon boat. After boating, start exploring the cave on foot. This cave is famous for its spectacular rock formations and hence has been given various legendary names such as “Lion”, “Fairy Caves”, “Royal Court” or “Buddha”.
Transfer back to Phong Nha later in the afternoon.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Bungalow In Phong Nha
Day 5: Phong Nha At Your Own Leisure
Stop At: Phong Nha, Phong Nha, Quang Binh Province
Today is time for you to discover Phong Nha at your own leisure. You can join a cycling trip to explore peace of the rural surroundings or just walk around and relax.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Bungalow In Phong Nha
Day 6: Phong Nha – Hue
Stop At: Vinh Moc Tunnel, Vinh Th_ch, Dong Ha 520000 Vietnam
Start the day with a transfer to Hue. Pay a visit to Vinh Moc, a tunnel complex in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The tunnels were built to shelter Vietnamese families from the intense bombings down the area during the infamous Vietnam War. Over 600 people were recorded to call it home while 17 babies were born in these tunnels between the years 1965 and 1972.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mine Action Visitor Center, Alley 185, Ly Thuong Kiet Street Kids First Village, Dong Ha Vietnam
After lunch, visit the Mine Action Visitors Center in Dong Ha. This is where you learn about the after-effects even when the war was long gone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
Return to Hue early in the afternoon and discover Thien Mu Pagoda which rests on the bank of the reputed Perfume River. Thien Mu is known to be the highest Buddhist shrine in Vietnam with 7 tiers imposingly cutting through the Central Vietnam sky, each storey represents a step during the process of enlightenment.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel In Hue
Day 7: Hue City Tour & Beach Escape
Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
After breakfast, start your Hue city discovery with a first visit to Imperial Citadel. This site is one of the most historic relics in Hue which was built by King Gia Long.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Minh Mang, Huong Tho, Hurong Tra, Hue 530000 Vietnam
Next is Minh Mang Tomb. This tomb is special in the way its architecture blends seamlessly with its surrounding landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lang Co Beach, Hue Vietnam
Followed by this, transfer to the local beach to enjoy the peace and relaxment, especially at sunset. This hidden gem is a great way to escape from the bustle.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel In Hue
Day 8: Hue – Hoi An
Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Enjoy last moments in Hue before heading to Hoi An, the ancient town full of charm and beauty. Upon arrival, chance for you to discover Hoi An acient town at your own leisure. You can walk through the old quarter and visit some shops and stores, or wander around to witness the daily life of this center of Middle Vietnam.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3* Hotel In Hoi An
Day 9: Cycling In Hoi An – Departure
Stop At: Tra Que Vegetable Village, Cam Ha Commune, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
The last day of the trip is spent for a fun and easy biking adventure, which begins at the heart of the ancient town and to Tra Que herbal village, where you get to see how the freshest and best organic veggies are planted along a tranquil Faifo River, plus an interesting mystic story behind the birth of this village. Over here, don’t forget to capture the best angles of coconut trees and mangroves or take a traditional basket boat ride with crab fishing experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
