Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our driver will pick up and transfer to the Centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend on hotel availability).

Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Night activities suggestion: Enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with live music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or you can just simply spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

Meal: No Meal
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

09:00 start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Explore Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese, the Presidential Palace and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam, built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.

Afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake or “Returned Sword Lake” which originated from a legend of a sacred sword. On an islet in the lake, there is located Ngoc Son Temple which is accessible by a classically red painted wooden bridge. Touring through the Old Quarter, famous for its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past by cycle. 17:30 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel then check out.

Following breakfast leave Hanoi for 4 hours drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (local food/seafood)
Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay
The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select

Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

Arrive in Danang, welcomed by our driver (no guide). Transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Danang.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (local food/seafood)
Overnight at hotel in Danang
The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select.

Note: Your flight should depart at around 18:00 or a bit later to match this itinerary.

09:00 Finish your breakfast at hotel then transfer to Ba Na Hills, one of the most spectacular landscapes of Danang City. You will take a cable car to the summit of mountain (at 1487m sea level). Start visiting Ba Na Hill with many different attractions: Funicular, Le Jardin D ’Amour, Linh Ung pagoda, Thich Ca Buddhist statue, etc.

This afternoon you continue to join activities and games in Fantasy Park. Later walk to the summit of the mountain at the height 1487m – the highest one of Ba Na Mountain, visit Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong tower and Golden Bridge, to take beautiful photos of the mountain and Da Nang city. 16:00, taking the cable car back to foothill then transferring back to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Danang.

Please note: Wax Museum, Debay ancient wine cellar, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park are not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Danang

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure on your own.

13:00 meet our guide at your hotel and you will transfer for your half day excursion to Cam Thanh village. Board on a local wooden basket boat to Cam Thanh water coconut village to learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community and begin cruising to Cua Dai River where there are thousands of water coconut trees which used to be the habitat of Vietnamese army during the war. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat. Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers on both sides.

Late afternoon, transfer to Hoi An Town. You take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses or listen to folk music of Central Vietnam at old clubhouses. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon River, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. You have time to enjoy lantern boatsin Hoi An by night (it is around 15-20 minutes). 20:30 transfer back to Danang. Overnight stay in Danang.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Danang

Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to airport
for departure flight without guide (airfare is not included).

Meal: Breakfast

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by our local driver and private transfer to your hotel for check-in. Your rooms are available from 14:00 – 15:00. Early Check-in is subject to room availability and a surcharge.

The balance of the day is free at your leisure (without a guide or vehicle).

Meals: No Meal
Accommodation: A hotel used at Phu Quoc

Breakfast at hotel.
Then, prepare sunscreen items and wear flat shoes/sandals for the visit.

09:00: Private Local guide or Private Local Driver takes you to visit Safari Semi-Wild Zoo (open from 09:00 till 15:30)

There are two main subdivisions in Safari: the zoo and the semi-wild.
• At the zoo, you are free to visit, feed animals, take pictures with animals and watch shows with birds and parrots.
• At the semi-wild area: you can sit on a bus, experience the feeling of "locking people, releasing animals" There is 1-0-2 in Vietnam. Because with the semi-wild area, you will have the opportunity to visit wild animals with "nationality" in different regions and continents such as Africa, Australia, America ... such as Bengal tiger, Arabian antelope, twisted horned antelope, black and white lemur... You will experience thrills when tigers with sharp claws are around. Don't worry about being attacked, because the glass is very strong, and the animals in the zoo have been trained to be human-friendly! In this exciting experience, in addition to exploring the unique natural habitat of each animal, you will also be guided to explain each species' characteristics, and take a selfie with the animals through the glass door frame.

At 12:00, driver takes you to visit Vinwonder Theme Water Park (open from 09:00 till 19:30). Participate in thrilling experience games with theme subdivisions:
• The world of adventure - where there are thrilling games
• Medieval Europe - at the Central Castle.
• Magical World - fairy garden, suitable for the children, find a
feeling in the light games
• Secret Village - Viking area.
• When you need to rest, you can enter Hai Duong Palace, just enjoy the scenery, watch the show and
experience the fresh feeling here.

15h00: Experience the feeling OR refreshment and freshness with games in the water park at the Tornado
World

16:30: After bathing and having fun, take a break for a walk in the Western part of the Park and treat yourself.

19:30: Driver escorts you to Grand World, the vibrant town for shopping, local street food, coffee, etc.
Additional tickets such as Gondola Boat, Teddy Bear Museum, Etc at guests’ own account.

At 20:30: Return to your hotel & free for relaxation.

Remarks: Private Guide will be included for the group of 10 PAX and above. Other smaller groups will
be provided with experienced local driver.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used at Phu Quoc

First, stop at Xuong Island for swimming and snorkeling, then move to Gam Ghi Island Coral Reef sites to explore underwater sea life and corals.

Your lunch will be served on the boat, after lunch, the boat will be anchored at the lively and popular “Hang Loose” May Rut Trong Island. After that, you will have free time to try many activities offered on the island. Back to boat departure to the harbor to the hotel.

ITINERARY:
• 08: 15 - 08:30: Pick up at your hotel lobby by SHUTTLE BUS.
• Arrive at the harbor - board our boat
• Visit 3 islands in the south
• Xuong Island (or Buom Island): Snorkeling at the coral reef
• Gam Ghi Island: Snorkel at coral reef – snorkeling
• Enjoy lunch on board
• May Rut Trong Island: White sand lagoon – unique chill-out & activities on the island
• 17:00: Return to your hotel by SHUTTLE BUS.

TOUR INCLUDES:
• Round Trip by Car & Tourism Boat
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• 1 bottle of water
• Lunch
• Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel & Fins (Fin not available in child sizes)
• Life Jackets
Note: In case of weather conditions - some islands will be changed to other islands.

Notes: We can change the food and vegetarian food upon request, please kindly inform us in advance.

Remarks: Private Tour (Land Transfer & Speedboat) will be included for the group of 16+1/20+1 PAX and above. Other smaller groups will take the complimentary joined-in bus.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: A hotel used in Phu Quoc

Today, your private local driver OR private guide will pick you up at the hotel to discover Hon Thom Island (Pineapple Island).

En-route, visit Sao Beach (Star Beach) & Ho Quoc Pagoda in Southern Island.
You experience Hon Thom Cable Car, which travels 7,899.9 meters through the sky, allowing guests to fly over the sea, over Hon Dua and Hon Roi islands and landing on Hon Thom Island, off the southern coast of Phu Quoc.

Then, you have free time to discover Aquatopia Water Park – Southeast Asia’s largest water park with more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers, 6 themed check-in zones for the first time appearing on the mysterious deserted and wild aboriginal island.

Later on, take the cable car back & spend your time in Kiss Bridge under the glorious sunset.

Afterwards, free time to explore Sunset Town, a charming Mediterranean-inspired coastal town known for its colorful architecture, ocean views, and stunning sunsets. You can stroll along picturesque streets, relax at seaside cafes, and take beautiful photos at iconic landmarks. It’s one of the best spots on the island to enjoy the sunset.

Finally, discover VUI-Fest Bazaar seaside night market by yourself before coming back to your hotel by 18:30.

Remarks: Private Guide will be included for the group of 10 PAX and above. Other smaller groups will be provided with experienced local driver.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used at Phu Quoc

Free at your leisure until you get on private transfer to the airport for departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time only.

Meals: Breakfast

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our driver will pick up and transfer to the Centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend on hotel availability).

Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Night activities suggestion: Enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with live music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or you can just simply spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

Meal: No Meal
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel then check out.

Following breakfast leave Hanoi for 4 hours drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (local food/seafood)
Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay.

The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select.

Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

This afternoon, we visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer
a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Stop at Ba Dinh Square and take photos of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum from outside. Then, you will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, then take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. 18:00 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (local food/seafood)
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select.

09:00 meet our guide at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province about 100 km South of Hanoi. Head for Hoa Lu to see the few vestiges of the first capital of Vietnam. Built in the 10th Century by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty.

Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and Vietnam’s first emperor and the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculptures of stone and wood are still preserved. Then continue to visit Bich Dong pagoda, an ancient three-tiered cave pagoda only accessible by steep stone steps, but it is worth climbing up for a charming pagoda and stupendous view from the top.

Afternoon, take a sampan cruise along the Hoang Long River through the scenic landscape of Tam Coc, a 350-ha area of karst mountains scattered over the lush wetland with paddy fields. This area is referred to as “an inland Ha Long Bay” for its strikingly similar water-and-rock terrain features. Depending on the time of visit, you may see local farmers harvesting rice or transplanting seedlings for the new crop. Pass through three big caves which feature the area’s name (Tam Coc means three caves in Vietnamese) and which represent a host of local rocky caves and grottoes.

17:00 transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to airport
for departure flight.

Meal: Breakfast

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our driver (no guide) will pick up and transfer to the Centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend on hotel availability).

Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Night activities suggestion: Enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with live music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or you can just simply spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

Meal: No Meal
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

09:00 start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Explore Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese, the Presidential Palace and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.

Afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake or “Returned Sword Lake” which originated from a legend of a sacred sword. On an islet in the lake, there is located Ngoc Son Temple which is accessible by a classically red painted wooden bridge. Touring through the Old Quarter, famous for its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past by cyclo. 17:30 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

09:00 meet our guide at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province about 100 km South of Hanoi. Head for Hoa Lu to see the few vestiges of the first capital of Vietnam. Built in the 10th Century by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty. Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and also Vietnam’s first emperor and
the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculptures of stone and wood are still preserved. Then continue to visit Bich Dong pagoda, an ancient three-tiered cave pagoda only accessible by steep stone steps, but it is worth climbing up for a charming pagoda and stupendous view from the top.

Afternoon, take a sampan cruise along the Hoang Long River through the scenic landscape of Tam Coc, a 350-ha area of karst mountains scattered over the lush wetland with paddy fields. This area is referred to as “an inland Ha Long Bay” for its strikingly similar water-and-rock terrain features. Depending on the time of visit, you may see local farmers harvesting rice or transplanting seedlings for the new crop. Pass through three big caves which feature the area’s name (Tam Coc means three caves in Vietnamese) and which represent a host of local rocky caves and grottoes. 17:00 transfer back
to Hanoi. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel.

07.00: Shuttle bus of Cruise Company will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

10.00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, you will check in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover World Heritage.

10.30: Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock - a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.

12.00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

13.00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

14.00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking)

15.00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

16.00: After that, you will get back on the cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay.

17.30 – 18.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau port. End of the trip. Thank you for choosing La Casta Daily Cruise for your holiday in Vietnam. See you on the next journey!
18.00: Shuttle bus of Cruise Company will take you back to Hanoi.

20.30: Arrive Hanoi.

Note: Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice. Thank you for your kind understanding!

FULL DAY HALONG TOUR INCLUSION:
- 7.5 hours trip with La Casta Daily Cruise
- Shuttle bus for round trip Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Buffet lunch on boat
- Activities: Cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
- English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing fees
- Free birthday party in sunset party (free on request)

FULL DAY HALONG TOUR EXCLUSION:
- Holiday surcharge
- Taxes
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned clearly in the program

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (buffet)
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to airport for departure flight without guide (airfare is not included).

Meal: Breakfast