Vietnam Express: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise, Ninh Binh, Hoi An & Ba Na Hills (5D/4N)

Xin chào! Arrive at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Meet our private representative at the arrival hall and transfer smoothly to your hotel in central Hanoi. Complete check-in and freshen up. In the afternoon, embark on an immersive city exploration. Stroll around the tranquil waters of emerald Hoan Kiem Lake, cross the iconic red The Huc Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple, admire French colonial landmarks including the Hanoi Opera House and St. Joseph's Cathedral, and weave through the vibrant 36 guilds of Hanoi Old Quarter. In the evening, visit the world-famous Hanoi Train Street to sip authentic Vietnamese egg coffee right alongside the active railway tracks.

Early morning breakfast at your hotel. Board your comfortable AC vehicle for a scenic expressway drive to Tuan Chau Marina, the gateway to UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Step aboard your cruise boat and be welcomed with refreshing drinks as the vessel glides past thousands of dramatic towering limestone karsts and emerald waters. Savor a lavish seafood and Vietnamese buffet lunch while cruising past iconic formations like Kissing Rocks and Incense Burner islet. Disembark to explore the staggering chambers and stalactites of Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Later, paddle a kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave lagoon, or hike up Ti Top Island for breathtaking panoramic bay views. Return to the harbor and transfer back to Hanoi for a restful night.

Wake up to breakfast before departing south to breathtaking Ninh Binh province, widely known as "Ha Long Bay on Land". Arrive at the Trang An UNESCO Landscape Complex and board a traditional hand-rowed wooden sampan boat. Glide gently through emerald water canals surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs, passing through mystical water caves including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, and Ba Giot Cave, with stops at tranquil river pagodas. Enjoy local lunch at a Ninh Binh restaurant. Next, visit the iconic Mua Cave (Hang Mua) and climb the 500 winding white stone steps up to the Dragon Peak atop Ngoa Long Mountain for a sensational 360-degree panoramic view of Tam Coc valley and winding rivers. Return to Hanoi in the evening for leisure and night shopping.

Enjoy a morning breakfast and check out from your Hanoi hotel. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport (HAN) for your domestic scheduled flight to coastal Da Nang (DAD). Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, meet your Central Vietnam driver and take a scenic coastal drive south to peaceful Hoi An. Check in to your charming 3★ boutique hotel or riverside resort. In the late afternoon, set out into Hoi An Ancient Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and European merchant architecture. Wander through pedestrian-only cobblestone alleys aglow with hundreds of handcrafted silk lanterns, admire the iconic 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge (exterior view), explore the bustling Night Market, and watch vibrant floating candle lanterns drift along the Thu Bon River.

Enjoy breakfast and check out with your luggage stored securely in your private vehicle. Depart towards the majestic peaks of Ba Na Hills (1,487m altitude). Arrive at Sun World Ba Na Hills foothill station. (Note: Cable car pass and Golden Bridge entry ticket are payable directly on site as per your preference). Ascend through the misty mountain clouds on the world-record cable car to witness the globally famous Golden Giant Hands Bridge suspended dramatically across the mountain cliff. Stroll through the charming cobblestone French Village with its Gothic cathedrals, ride the Alpine Coaster, and visit Fantasy Park. In the late afternoon, descend the mountain and stop by Da Nang's My Khe Beach or the iconic Dragon Bridge for evening photos. Enjoy dinner at a local or Indian restaurant before private transfer drop-off at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to board your late-night flight back to India with incredible memories.