Day 3: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L)
After breakfast, you will escape to bustling Hanoi by land and arrive in Cuc Phuong at around 10:00 am. You will visit the Information Center where you can learn more about the park from the pictures and models on display; visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center – one of the highlights of a visit to Cuc Phuong, where you can observe some of the rarest primate species in the world. Afterwards, have lunch in a local restaurant at park headquarters.

Drive 20km to the park centre where you begin hiking a 7km loop trail to see the 1000-year-old tree. On this trail, you will have a chance to discover the secrets of nature. This one day tour will conclude with a visit to the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where human skeletons and stone tools dated to some 7.500 years old have been found.

In the evening, if the weather permits, you will have the chance to see the wild animals such as different kinds of squirrels, some small predators… 

Overnight in the park hostel (basic standard). 

Day 4: Cuc Phuong – Hai Phong – Cat Ba (B/L)
After breakfast, depart from Cuc Phuong for Cat Ba Island via Hai Phong.

Upon your arrival in Hai Phong after about 3 hours’ drive, you will be transferred to the pier to take the hydrofoil boat to Cat Ba Island. Check-in hotel then you are free for the remainder of the day to relax on your own or enjoy the beach. Wander around, enjoy the sun or contemplate Ha Long Bay on its less touristy side… just take time to make the most of yourself in this little paradise.

Overnight at Cat Ba.

Day 5: Cat Ba (B/L)  
After breakfast, get ready for a full day discovering this beautiful island. Firstly, visit Cat Ba national park where you have the chance to watch the rare animals or enjoy the natural specialities such as honey bee and safflower tea. Then immerse yourself in nature, visit the pier and then the beautiful caves such as Quan Y, Trung Trang for contemplating stalagmites and stalactites in various forms. Homestay lunch included.

You can choose to cycle along the path to discover the diversity of species and take beautiful pictures (bike rental fee at your own expense). Return to the hotel, free time to relax on your own or enjoy the beach.

Overnight in Cat Ba.

Day 6: Cat Ba – Bay Cruising – Hanoi (B/L)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out then transfer to the pier where you board the boat to Lan Ha Bay. Now is the time to enjoy kayaking and swimming (the cruise itinerary is subject to weather condition). After that, the boat will make a fantastic route through the beautiful islands and islets of the bay.

Have lunch with seafood before returning to the pier to take the hydrofoil boat trip back to Hai Phong. The car will be there to transfer you to Hanoi. You arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to boat availability or weather condition.

Day 7: Hanoi – Hue (B/L)
Breakfast at your hotel then you have free time until you are transferred to the airport for the domestic flight to Hue.

Arrival in Hue, transfer to your hotel to leave luggage then start to explore this city. You will board the boat along the peaceful Perfume River (Huong River) to visit Thien Mu Pagoda which is also home to many young people who want to try out and learn from life as a monk. Learn the history of Thien Mu Pagoda, dating back from the year 1601. Legend has it that a celestial lady dressed in red appeared and asked the lord of the place to build a pagoda to control the supernatural forces and dominate the area. Lunch in a local restaurant.

Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue – Visits (B/L)

After breakfast, take a cyclo tour from your hotel to the Imperial Citadel where Kings of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, including Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, Forbidden Purple City. You then visit the kite making and take a few steps if you wish. Lunch in a restaurant.

In the afternoon, take a bike ride around the village to visit the garden houses – the Hue unique style, pass by many temples recognized as one of Hue's cultural traits and the friendly locals. The car will pick you up at the village then transfer you to Thanh Toan if you want to visit its famous covered bridge, its agricultural tools museum, and take a walk on the village path to see the life of the locals. Back to the hotel to relax.

Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: Hue – Hoi An (B/L)
After breakfast, you will drive along the most beautiful coast of Vietnam to Hoi An. Stop on Hai Van pass for a panoramic view of the white sand beach, blue sea and green mountain. Upon arrival in Hoi An after 03-hour drive, have lunch in a local restaurant. 

The afternoon is free for you to relax at the hotel, discover the city or take a bike ride to the beach (bike rental is at your own expense). 

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An – Visits (B/L)
After breakfast, take a guided walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall, and the local market. There’re numerous art galleries, souvenirs and tailor shops where you can get some express made-to-order clothes if you like! After that, arrive at the house of a craftsman in the old streets to get a brief introduction of history, form and the colour of the lanterns, and the stages of their elaboration. Have lunch at a local restaurant then be free on your own for the whole afternoon.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An – Free at Leisure (B)
A full free day to relax, enjoy the pool or discover the city in your own way.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 12: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B)
After breakfast, free time until transfer to the airport (no guide) for the flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh to take your flight back home. 

Please Note: You must book the departure flight from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh after 14:00.
Hotel check-out time is at 12:00 p.m. Late check-out is excluded.