9-Day Vietnam Tour | Explore the North and Central | Top Packages

5.0 (24 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration9 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Why you should choose this tour and Authentic Adventures Vietnam,

1. Affordable and Competitive Pricing : Vietnam 9-day tour offers a reasonable and competitive price compared to other tours on the market.

2. Visit Top Destinations : Customers will have the opportunity to explore the most stunning and iconic locations in Vietnam, ensuring a rich and memorable journey through Vietnam.

3. All-Inclusive Package : The tour covers all expenses, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and entry fees, allowing customers to enjoy a hassle-free vacation.

4. Professional and Dedicated Staff : With a team of professional tour guides, drivers, tour operators, and customer service personnel, 24/7 exceptional service and support.

5. Reputable Tour Operator : Authentic Adventures, the leading organizer of this tour, consistently receiving excellent reviews from satisfied customers.

Best regards,
Authentic Adventures Vietnam

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • All entrance fees for the included sightseeing destinations.
  • Accommodation: Private room
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Domestic flight
  • Breakfast
  • Tips, Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, personal expense

What to expect

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - Hanoi Jeep Tour ( L ) ( contact AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES TO BOOK for best price )
  1. Hanoi
    5h
    Airport pick up to hotel . Welcome to Vietnam
    12:30 : Lunch and half day city tour with army jeep tour
    discover Hanoi in style with Hanoi Jeep Tours. It’s just like Venice’s gondolas, Paris’s 2CVs, and Rome’s Fiats. In Hanoi, we have the Vietnam People’s Army legend Jeep, Uaz469, from the Soviet Era.

    If you want to explore the real Hanoi in a unique and exciting way, then you must try Hanoi Jeep Tours. This tour is not like a mundane air-conditioned car ride, as it allows you to experience the sights, smells, and tastes of Hanoi up close and personal. Hanoi Jeep Tours offers a one-of-a-kind adventure that lets you venture off-the-beaten-path to see the real Hanoi,

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tour as our driver and expert guide take you around Hanoi’s hidden gems, showing you the good, the bad, and the weird sides of the city. You’ll get to experience the best food
Day 2: HA NOI → PU LUONG (B, L, D)
  1. Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    5h · Admission ticket included
    7:00 AM: We'll pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to start our journey to the stunning Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

    10:00 AM: After a short break outside of Hanoi, we'll continue our journey towards the reserve.

    12:00 AM: Arrival at Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where you'll check in to your accommodation.

    12:30 PM: Take a break and enjoy lunch featuring delicious local cuisine. You'll also have some free time to explore the area and get to know the local villagers.
  2. Pu Long Nature Reserve
    3h
    At 15:00, we'll begin a 6-km (3-hour) trek inside the stunning Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The trails are suitable for everyone, and we'll follow small roads through the rice terraces to visit remote rural villages of the Black Thai minority. Along the way, you'll discover the local lifestyle and explore Kho Muong Cave, the largest unspoiled cave in Pu Luong. You'll be surprised by its breathtaking beauty.

    At 17:00, we'll return to your accommodation, where you can relax by the swimming pool or participate in preparing the evening meal to learn about local food and culture.

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    At night

    At 19:30, indulge in a delectable dinner featuring new and special local dishes. Afterward, at 21:00, you'll have time to rest and recharge in your private accommodation room after an active day of exploring.
Day 3: PU LUONG → NINH BINH (B, L, D)
  1. 5h · Admission ticket included
    8:00 : Breakfast time. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the lodge

    8:45 : Board the car to the trekking point and start a medium or easy trek. From there , follow the small road, trail through the rice fields to go to Hieu village where there is a very nice cool waterfall that you can swim there after walking

    12:00 Have lunch in the homestay near the waterfall and have free time to relax
  2. Ninh Binh Province
    6h
    14:00 - 17h30 : Depart from Pu Luong to Ninh Binh.

    At night

    19:30: Enjoy dinner with new delicious and special dishes. Time to rest after an active day in the private room in Ninh Binh

    20h : After dinner ,Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Town was built based on the idea of ​​the traditional culture of Dai Viet during the 10th century. It can be said that Hoa Lu Ancient Town was created to recreate and restore all the beauty of the architecture and culture of that time. Coming here, you will enjoy exploring and discovering the traditional craft villages of our country such as Dong Ho painting village, Bo Tat pottery village, and Y Yen lacquer village, which are extremely interesting.
Day 4: NINH BINH FULL DAY (B, L )
  1. Trang Son
    2h
    7:30 : Breakfast time

    8;30 : Cycling to go to Trang An harbor for the bamboo Boat trip to visit the AMAZING Landscape call Halong on land, Board the sampan boats (2 to 4 people share a boat) traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves; Hang Toi (Dack) cave, 320 meter long, Sang (Light) cave, 90 meter long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking wine) cave, 250 meter long.…. Every passage brings a new surprise of mystery hidden inside isolated valleys of tranquility that likely transformed to the other world and time. The fauna and flora is rich and a scene of a goat jumping from one cliff to the other is a common sight
  2. Mua Caves
    3h · Admission ticket included
    12:00 Lunch time and relax

    15:00 Cycling to discover the rural villages to see how the local people live

    Visit Mua Cave, we can shorten time visiting other destinations then take you there. Complex which is known as one of the muses of Ninh Binh, because at the top of Cave you can have a most realistic and vivid panoramic view of Ninh Binh with fields
  3. Bich Dong Pagoda
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Visiting Bich Dong Pagoda. It is one of the most attractive landmarks in Ninh Binh. It is also known as the second most beautiful cave of the South, after Huong Tich cave in Ha Tay. Coming here you can enjoy the fresh air and peaceful atmosphere and learn about Vietnamese Buddhism culture.
Day 5: NINH BINH → HA LONG (B, L, D)
  1. Hạ Long Bay
    5h
    7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel

    8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Ninh Binh and Hai Phong.

    Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionists at Cruise’s waiting lounge.

    11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

    Get onboard and warmly welcome the Cruise crew team with a welcome drink.

    After that, you will be given a short briefing about Cruise Cruise and safety guidelines at our restaurant.

    Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.
  2. Lan Ha Bay
    3h · Admission ticket included
    13:00: Enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Cruise starts to depart for the voyage to discover Lan Ha Bay.

    15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach that breathes a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join in with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and exploring the Ba Trai Dao area.

    (In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guests, this destination would be changed into Light cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join in with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … – This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
  3. Lan Ha Bay
    4h · Admission ticket included
    17:30 – 18:30: Come back to ourCruise cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

    18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

    19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

    21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke…

    Overnight on the Cruise.
Day 6: HA LONG BAY → AIRPORT → DA NANG → HOI AN (B, L)
  1. Hạ Long Bay
    3h
    6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session in the sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

    7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

    08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets

    Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

    09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and carefully check all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

    09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at cruise.

    10:30: Enjoy the brunch at the restaurant.

    11:30: Disembark from the boat at Tuan Chau harbor . and head to the airport to prepare for the flight to Da Nang.
  2. Da Nang
    5h
    15:00 Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, complete the check-in procedures, and board the flight to Da Nang. The flight duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Please note to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure, meaning you can take flights from 5:00 PM onwards.

    Evening :

    Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, a driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An. Guests will check in at the hotel and have free time for dinner and evening exploration in Hoi An.

    Overnight in Hoi An
Day 7: BA NA HILL (B, L )
  1. Ba Na Hills SunWorld
    5h · Admission ticket included
    07:30 We pick you up at the hotels and start the journey to visit Ba Na Hills –also known as the second DaLat in Central Vietnam.

    09:30 You will be carried to the peak by a cable car system that won 4 World’s Records (longest one-wire sling; the longest distance between each station; the longest unpatched wire; and finally the heaviest cable roll), admire the epic view and enjoy the fresh air here.
    10:00 Explore Golden bridge, sits 1,400 meters above sea level, an altitude which creates the illusion of a silk strip hiding in the clouds above Da Nang. Walking around and taking photos at Le Jardin D’Amour (the Flower Garden of Love), Linh Ung Pagoda, with 27m – height Shakyamuni statue on 6m – height lotus brings tourists a peaceful feeling as visiting this place. Enjoy the panorama of Da Nang city.
  2. Ba Na Hills SunWorld
    5h · Admission ticket included
    The next destination of your trip in Ba Na is French Village. You will feel free to visit the holy places in Ba Na: the Linh Tu Temple, the Temple of Mother Nature, the Belfry, the Phong Tu Tower, or the French village. From this area, all the scenery of Ba Na – Quang Nam’s nature is below your feet.
    12:00 You will take a rest and have a buffet as lunch in Restaurant. After lunch, you can experience many thrilling rides and games such as slide-way (Alpine coaster ), love wheel, fire race and ghosts’ house in Fantasy Park – the world-class indoor amusement park. Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watching 3D mega 360 degrees…

    15:00-15:30 We say goodbye to Ba Na and return to the cable car to go down the hills.

    17:00-17:30 Come back to your hotel.

    EVENING : Free time to have DINNER

    OVERNIGHT IN HOI AN
Day 8: CHAM ISLAND (SHARED GROUP TOUR) (B, L)
  1. Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham)
    6h · Admission ticket included
    07:30 Driver will be picked up at the rendezvous in Danang, and then we start Cham Island tour by departing for Cua Dai port in Hoi An. On the way to Hoi An, you will take a rest & visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village (this stop is arranged flexibly as time arrangement)

    09:00 Going to Cham Island, you will experience the feeling of riding on the surf waves by high speed canoes, heading to this island.

    At Lang beach, we will visit interesting places such as sea food market, the ancient Hai Tang pagoda. Then we will arrive to Chong/ Ong beach for swimming and snorkeling.

    12:30 You will enjoy lunch with special seafood before heading back to Hoi An
Day 9: BEACH RELAXATION AND DEPARTURE (B)
  1. My Khe Beach
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Savor the morning delights of Da Nang, soaking in the splendor of its breathtaking My Khe beach. The most beautiful beach in Da Nang. Take your time to enjoy the coastal serenity and perhaps indulge in some seaside activities. Later, relish a delicious lunch before bidding farewell to your accommodation at 12 PM. As you depart, cherish the memories created during your time in this enchanting city. Finally, make your way to the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will meet you at the arrival hall. The person who will meet the travelers will
be waiting with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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