Morning

Local Market Visit:

• Your activity will start with a guided tour of Ngoc Ha's bustling morning market, a treasure trove of fresh produce, spices, and local delicacies.
• Engage with friendly local vendors, and sample seasonal fruits, and aromatic spices as your guide shares insights into the region's traditional dishes.

Culinary Culture Exchange & Cooking:

• After exploring the market, visit a local home for an interactive cooking class. Under the expert guidance of experienced home cooks, learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Working alongside a local expert, you'll be actively involved in the entire cooking process, from learning proper knife skills to mastering traditional techniques. and creating a multi-course Vietnamese meal from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional methods.
• By the end, you'll have not only a delicious meal but also the knowledge and confidence to recreate these dishes back home.

Savor The Fruits of Your Culinary Labor:

• Once your culinary creations are complete, gather around the table to enjoy a delightful meal with your fellow travelers and gracious local hosts.
• Exchange stories, cultural insights, and laughter as you relish the flavors of your dishes alongside traditional accompaniments.
• Experience Hanoi's genuine warmth and hospitality as your hosts welcome you into their homes and share their culinary traditions.

Afternoon:

Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

• Explore the process of making traditional incense sticks.
• Learn about the cultural significance of incense in Vietnamese rituals.
• Participate in a hands-on experience of crafting your own incense sticks.

Hat-Making Workshop

• Travel to a local hat-making workshop.
• Discover how the famous conical hats (nón lá) are made.
• Try your hand at making a hat with the guidance of skilled artisans.

Lacquer Art Studio Visit

• Head to a lacquer art studio to see the intricate process of creating lacquer paintings.
• Learn about the different materials and techniques used in lacquer art.
• Have the opportunity to create a small lacquer piece to take home.

Return to Hanoi

• Depart from the art studio and head back to the Hanoi Old Quarter.
• Reflect on your day filled with art and culture.

Drop-off at Your Hotel

Day 3: Ha Long Cruise Tour 2 days and 1 night from Hanoi (Day 1); Sharing Cruise, Private Transfer

DAY 1: HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (KAYAKING/ SWIMMING) – SUNSET PARTY

After breakfast, our shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter for the Departure to Halong Bay. Welcome to Dragon Bay Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain and crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

Afternoon:  Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

• Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where it belonged to the 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).

 You will kayak under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then swim or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). Heading back toward the sleeping area.

Evening: Come back to our Dragon Bay Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax. Time for dinner, enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

 Evening entertainments: play games on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Dragon Bay Cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• DAY 2: LAN HA BAY - TUAN CHAU HARBOR - HANOI (B, BR)
  
• Be an early riser and attend healthy Tai Chi practice on the sundeck. Sunrise photography is awesome. enjoy breakfast in the restaurant then Explore Lan Ha bay by doing kayaking around Tra Bau Floating Village
  
• After the kayaking trip It’s time to pack your things, do the check-out procedure. Make sure not to forget your belongings. Before the departure Enjoy brunch on the cruise.Travel on a tender boat back to the harbor then back your hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province. The first destination on this trip is to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

Have lunch in the restaurant. Vegetarian food is always available

Visit Tam Coc by the bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with the paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “Halong Bay on land”

Go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

Return to Hanoi hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast, check-out then transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for a short flight to Da Nang.

Our driver will pick you up at Da Nang airport and then transfer to the hotel for check in. The room will be available from 14h PM.  Meal on your own. Overnight in the hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast

• After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, we will come to your hotel, pick you up and transfer you to Ba Na Hills, located just 35km away. Experience the thrill of riding the Cable Car, which has earned 5 world records, to the Ba Na Hills station. Along the way, stop at the By Night station to visit the Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, and the iconic Golden Bridge.

At noon, our car and guide will take you to have lunch (Lunch is on your own)

• Continue your ascent up the Nui Chua Mountain, the highest peak in the Ba Na range. Take in the breathtaking views from Nghinh Phong top, visit the Le Nim Villas and the Orchid Garden.

In the afternoon Our guide will take you to Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills for checkin and then he/she will be back to Da Nang. Tour ends.

Enjoy dinner on your own and relax in the comfort of your hotel room. Enjoy free time in the French Village. We suggest visiting a Golden Bridge at sunset time or the next morning at sunrise for the best experience with no crowds.

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast, please get in the Cable car to get back to Toc Tien Station for the pickup. Our driver will wait for you at Toc Tien Station and then transfer you to Da Nang.

In the evening, our driver will pick you up for Han River Local Cruise by Night.

• Enjoy a night cruise up Da Nang's Han River including a dance performance. Witness famous city sights like the Sunworld Wheel, Dragon Bridge, and Love Lock Bridge as you go.
• Board your vessel and settle in to witness the special beauty of the city by night. Marvel at the picturesque evening activity and silent glistening lights as you glide along the river.
• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 PM admire the Dragon Bridge Show of Fire and Water (if option selected).
• On weekend nights, the dragon comes to life in quite an unusual way: the bridge is closed to traffic, and the massive dragon head on the east end of the bridge releases bursts of flames and water in a spectacular night show.
• Meals: Breakfast (B, L)

This is the best option for you to explore Da Nang city with Linh Ung Pagoda - Lady Buddha, Marble mountains, and connect with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle - experience basket boat rowing then discover Hoi An Ancient Town - take beautiful photos with Lantern Light on the same day.

After breakfast pick you up at your hotel. Your first stop is Son Tra, nicknamed ‘Monkey Mountain’ by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.

• Whilst there, Linh Ung pagoda - home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia will be one of your unforgettable memories. The 67-meters tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.
• Next, you’ll be impressed by the Marble Mountains. Admire beautiful caves, and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into differences between Buddhism and Hinduism

Have lunch before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town. Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing.

In the afternoon we will visit Hoi An Ancient town that welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum ... Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam.

Close to evening enjoy your time with a boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best luck to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering place of Hoi An.

After you will be transferred back to your hotel.

*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today is your free day to explore Da Nang on your own. You may want to have a time with the sea. Overnight at your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast Picking up at Da Nang City and leaving for Hue City

Sightseeing: Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach with more than 10km of white sand beach and blue sea water, Lang Co Beach is an ideal place for relaxing, swimming, and taking photos.

After arrival in Hue You will visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. The tomb had elements of Eastern art mixed with Western designs.

Around noon you will Have a nice lunch with Hue cuisine and resting at a beautiful restaurant.

You will continue visiting Hue Imperial City—the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, etc. Then Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda associated with the culture and history of Hue.

Return to Da Nang

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch

After breakfast, checking out at the hotel, our driver will drop you off for your flight back home taking with you the best memories about this beautiful country and it’s heartwarming people.

• Meals: Breakfast