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10 Days Vietnam Tour from Central to North with Longest Cave Adventure
This is an adventurous cave tour of central to northern Vietnam that takes 10 days, starting from Da Nang, passing through Hue, Dong Hoi, Phong Nha, and finally arriving in Hanoi.
You will spend 2 full days in Da Nang, exploring the famous Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge. Then head to Hue, including temples and tombs, and a Perfume River boat trip. Next, head to Dong Hoi to explore the Asian longest Paradise Cave and the Dark Cave. Later in the trip, you can embark on a city tour to explore Hanoi, visit attractions, and enjoy activities to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of history.
TOUR CODEINT-V-VT10
PLACES VISITEDDa Nang – Hue – Dong Hoi - Phong Nha – Dong Hoi - Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi
DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
We are specialized in private and luxury Indochina tour.
- Our tours are fully tailored to your budget and interests.
- We are local, based in Siem Reap, owns 7 branch offices in total in Indochina region, to ensure you authentic experiences.
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Why you'll love this trip?
- Visit the most famous Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge in Da Nang.
- See the cultural landmark in Hue of the Hue Imperial City.
- Explore the Paradise Cave, the longest dry cave in Asia, and adventure in the Dark Cave.
- Enjoy a Hanoi city day tour with the must-see attractions.
- Take an overnight cruise to Halong Bay for sightseeing, kayaking, or swimming.
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Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Da Nang Arrival - Welcome Dinner (D)
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Welcome to Da Nang!
Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in.
In the evening, you will be meeting with the tour guide and driver for the welcome dinner in the city. After the dinner transfer back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Full Day Ba Na Hill & Golden Bridge (B, L)
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After enjoying your breakfast, your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel at 8:30 am.
Departure to Ba Na Hills, the road will pass the seashore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City, and Red Beach, where the French first landed in Da Nang.
Soon you will arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Hill to enjoy the first leg Cable car.
1. Ba Na Hill Cable Car: two Guinness World Records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m).
2. Golden Bridge:stands 1400m above sea level and looks like giant hands of Gods pulling a strip of gold out of the land.
3. Ling Ung Pagoda: 27m high Buddha status.
4. Dreaming Stream: Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and Ruined Opera House.
Lunch with Buffet menu at the restaurant of Mercure Bana Hill resort. You can play with wild monkeys and take photos, freely then return to the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain and transfer back to Da Nang City. The rest of the time is for your leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
Da Nang Transfer to Hue – Hue half-day tour (B, L)
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Today after breakfast, you will picked up by the tour guide and driver to transfer to Hue by the private van. This trip will takes about 3 hours from the city and depend on the traffic as well.
Upon arrival, the tour guide and driver will transfer you to have lunch at the local restaurant. Then after lunch explore Hue half day:
1. Thien Mu Pagoda: unofficial symbol of Hue City with its origins dating back to 1601.
2. Minh Mang Tomb: the second Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty buried.
3. Perfume River: take a dragon boat cruise to enjoy the open view of the river and the peaceful landscape along the riverbanks.
Admiring the beautiful scenery and the sunset of Hue, you can enjoy Vietnamese traditional folk songs on the boat cruise.
At 7:00 pm, head to Be Xuan for a traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Ben Xuan is like a special place where East meets West, offering a unique experience that celebrates Hue's heritage through music, beautiful buildings, culture, art, and food.
Explore the stunning royal architecture, like the Garden House Theatre and Painting Exhibition, and enjoy a delicious meal. Then go back to the hotel for the rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hue Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Hue half-Day Tour – Hue Transfer to Dong Hoi (B, L)
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Your local tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel at 8:00 am – 8:30 am and start a visit Hue.
1. Hue Capital Citadel: a well-known UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site which is a 520-ha fortress-like grand complex.
2. Tu Duc Tomb: resting place of the fourth King of the Nguyen dynasty.
3. Dong Ba market: biggest commercial center of Hue province and the adjacent regions.
After lunch, you will continue your tour to Dong Hoi City for the tour of Paradise cave on the next day. This transfer will take around 3 hours to 4 hours depending on the traffic during the day.
On the way, you will see a mix of coastal view, historic sites and natural landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at your own leisure time.
Accommodation: Overnight in Dong Hoi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5
Full Days Paradise Cave and Dark Cave (B, L)
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This morning you will picked up at hotels to exploring National Park core zone and Paradise cave - the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park’s core zone, 25km about Phong Nha cave, 75 km about Dong Hoi and 1h20 minutes driving).
After lunch visit, Dark caves. Dark cave was the true experience, kayaking over the river to get there, walking through the dark with only the head touch on your mining helmet, having a mud fight in the mud baths deep in the cave and then washing clean with a swim in the lake inside the cave. Activities: Mud bath, ziplining, swimming, kayaking, please bring swimwear. After the tour transfer to hotel in Phong Nha and the rest of the day free at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight in Phong Nha Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Transfer back to Dong Hoi – Flight to Hanoi (B)
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After breakfast, you will transferred back to Dong Hoi by the beautiful Phong Nha city. This transfer may takes around 1 hours. Upon arrival, you will be transfer straight to the Dong Hoi Airport for flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, our tour guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel to check in and the rest of the day is at your own leisure time.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
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Enjoy your breakfast. In the morning at 8:00-8:30, you will be met by our tour guide at your hotel, and start to explore the city of Hanoi. The morning’s activities include:
1. Tran Quoc Pagoda: located on the shores of West Lake, this pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism, a must-see for any of Hanoi city tour.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: one of the most famous works in Vietnam. With great cultural and historical value, it will expand your understanding of the country.
3. One Pillar Pagoda: Hanoi’s iconic landmark not to be missed, famous for its extraordinary architecture. This Pagoda is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a religious stop for local pilgrims.
4. Temple of Literature: one of the top historical attractions in Hanoi, is the first university in Vietnam. The temple represents Vietnamese ancient architecture and traditional fondness for learning.
End of the sightseeing, you will have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, then take a rest.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy the following activities:
1. Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple: famous for its peaceful beauty, cultural as well as historical values.
2. Taking a traditional cyclo tour through the Old Quarter: the fascinating experience of rickshaws driving around the Old Quarter and experience the daily life of the local.
3. Savor the best street food in the world: Never miss out the Vietnam food
Enjoying local Vietnamese dinner, you will be escorted to watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. The show lasts 50 minutes. It’s a unique Vietnam performance to display the daily life in Northern Vietnam villages.
After the show ends, you’ll transferred to the hotel and the reast of the day is at your own leisure time.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8
Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)
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In the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at about 8:00, then head to the cruise port of Halong Bay. It takes about 3 hours to arrive. Upon arrival, the cruise staff will help you with the check-in at around 12:00.
Welcome onboard in Halong Bay! You will be greeted with a welcome drink and the introduction and guidelines. Then, you will enjoy the lunch onboard in the elegant dining room.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy some exciting activities such as sightseeing, kayaking, or swimming according to each cruise’s itinerary.
While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure time of the Spa, Beauty, and Massage services surrounded by the stunning scenery around you. Besides, you can also join in the chef’s cooking class and learn the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
In the evening, an elegant dinner is ready with a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
After dinner, enjoy a leisurely evening onboard, such as joining in board games, squid fishing, a night movie, or bars & and karaoke.
Accommodation: Overnight in Halong Bay Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Halong Bay Cruise (B, Branch)
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Your second day of Halong Bay Cruise will start with a Tai Chi class for 20 minutes to breathe the fresh air and brighten the day.
After breakfast, continue with the exploration of the tourist sites on Halong Bay. At around 10:00, it is time to pack your luggage for checkout.
At about 11:30, your cruise boat will sail back to the port and you will enjoy an early lunch on the way. Then, you will be transfer back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure time..
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi Meals: Breakfast, Branch
Day 10
Hanoi Departure (B)
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Enjoy your breakfast and free time in the morning until your tour guide picks you up to the airport in Hanoi, it may takes about 1hour from the city. Tour service ends here.
Hope you enjoyed a great trip with us and we look forward to seeing you next time.
Note: If you’re planning to continue exploring the Indochina region, like Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, please never hesitate to tell us, we’re tour experts for all of these destinations.
Accommodation: NA Meals: Breakfast
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
Service Inclusions:
- Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
- Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Private English speaking tour guide service.
- Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
- International air tickets.
- Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals do not listed in itinerary.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- Services not stated in the itinerary.
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10 Days Vietnam Tour from Central to North with Longest Cave Adventure
- Tour Code:INT-V-VT10
- Length: 10 Days
- Route: Da Nang – Hue – Dong Hoi - Phong Nha – Dong Hoi - Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi
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