PRIVATE AND 100% TAILOR-MADE TOUR

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Da Nang | 6 days 5 nights

Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Halong Bay, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge

Some journeys are fast, some are relaxing, but this one is designed to give you a sense of progression through Vietnam’s most iconic landscapes in just a few days. It starts gently in Hanoi, where culture unfolds through quiet lakes, ancient temples, and lively streets, then gradually opens up into wider, more dramatic scenery.

As you leave the city behind, Ninh Binh reveals a completely different side of Vietnam, where rivers cut through rice fields and limestone mountains rise quietly around you. The experience deepens in Halong Bay, where the scale becomes almost surreal, and time feels suspended as you cruise between towering karsts and hidden caves.

The journey ends on a high note in Danang, where modern coastal energy meets one of Vietnam’s most photographed landmarks, the Golden Bridge, floating above the clouds. In just six days, you don’t just visit Vietnam, you move through its changing landscapes, each one leaving a distinct impression.

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DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – ½ DAY CITY TOUR (PRIVATE TOUR)

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver (No guide).

Overnight in Hanoi.

15:30: Start city tour:

Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years.
Visit the outside of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Ba Dinh Square.
The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.
Back to downtown for refreshment by Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) before taking walking tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.
Come to Train Street.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE (PRIVATE TOUR) (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel

7:15-8:00: Our driver tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We will take you to Ninh Binh province, which is about 120 km from Hanoi's Old Quarter.

9:00-9:15: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10h15-10h30: Arrive at the Vietnam restaurant and start cycling for 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam. You will be 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.

11:30: Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to the restaurant.

13h00 – 13h30: Visit Tam Coc for 1.5 hours on the boat ride. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, a river, water, clouds, sky, and a stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people call “Halong Bay on land”.

17:00 - 17:30: Return to Hanoi

19:00 - 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip ends!

Overnight in Ha Noi.

DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG BY SHUTTLE BUS (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level, and operating conditions.

After breakfast at the hotel.

Check out at the hotel.

8:00: Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel, transfer to Halong.

12:30: Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.

12:45: Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check-in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in cabin.

13:00: Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

14:30: The cruise stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world's natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titop island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titop - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climbing the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see the corner of the magical Halong Bay ...

16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink, get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30: Enjoy the Vietnamese cooking demonstration.

19:00: Acquaint your seat with the set menu dinner.

20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; and massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).…

Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 4: HALONG - HANOI BY SHUTTLE BUS – DANANG BY FLIGHT (Breakfast)

06:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, and cereals will be served in the dining room).

08:00: After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the caves open to the form of beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30: Then come back to Amanda Cruise, relax, and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you.

Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.

09:15: Enjoy the brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have one).

10:45: Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:30: Come back to Hanoi.

Our driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang (you should book the flight after 18:00).

Upon arrival in Danang, our driver will take you to Danang.

Overnight in Danang.

DAY 5: DANANG – BANA HILLS FULL DAY (PRIVATE TOUR) (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel.

08:30: Arrive at Ba Na cable car tourist area, Nui Chua. You go to the cable car station, and board the cabin to start the journey up the mountain by the world's longest cable car, and the height difference between the two largest stations in the world.

09:00: Arriving at the top of Station 2, the guide takes you down the cable car, you take the mountain train ticket for the first time in Vietnam to board the train to start the journey to discover the attractions in Ba. Na Hills, you start your journey of discovery by climbing train only in Ba Na, sitting on the train you go around the area with many typical flowers only at Ba Na Hills tourist area, and can continue to visit the area. The guide continues to take you to the second cable car to conquer Ba Na mountain, 1487m high above sea level.

Visit Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park

10:45: Arrive at the 3rd and last stop of the Ba Na cable car station

11:00: Arrive at the third stop, this is the last stop of the cable car journey here, you are free to rest and play the biggest indoor games in Southeast Asia only available at the resort.

13:00: You continue to be free to play at the Ba Na entertainment area with many interesting and interesting games and freely visit the highest mountain in Ba Na Hills.

14:30 -15:30: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to Da Nang.

Overnight in Danang.