PHONG NHA NATIONAL PARK – HUE IMPERIAL CITY – BACH MA NATIONAL PARK – HA LONG BAY
7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS
PHONG NHA NATIONAL PARK – HUE IMPERIAL CITY – BACH MA NATIONAL PARK – HA LONG BAY
This exciting tour will start with a visit to the iconic national parks in the Central Vietnam. Do the trekking underground of the longest dry cave in Phong Nha National Park, explore the diverse flora and fauna and contemplate impressive natural scenery of Bach Ma National Park, and pay a visit to the ancient imperial city of Hue. You will then venture to the magnificent Halong Bay and spend 2 days relaxing in the royal treatment on board La Regina Legend Cruise.
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
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TOUR INCLUSION
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Itinerary
Depart from Danang, we will head up to Dong Hoi city for much adventure and challenging upcoming.
We will stop over Hai Van Pass – the pass connecting Hue to Danang is undoubtedly one of the most amazingly scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. Hai Van Pass offers you impressive landscape of verdant mountains and clear blue sky, overlooking Danang city, Tien Sa Port, …
Have lunch with authentic local cuisines at Everland Quang Binh.
Check in and overnight at Phong Nha Lake House, where you will also enjoy your first dinner in Dong Hoi city.
After breakfast, we will set off to Phong Nha National Park. Begin our journey with the first easy kilometer exploring the cave looking like going in the exhibition.
Wait till you get the last laugh, more exciting things right ahead are waiting for you.
At the end of the walkway, get into the darkest and deepest area of the cave. For the most part the trek is walkable on uneven and rough terrain. There were several instances where we had to climb, jump, hike and paddle. At the end of the trek, there is an open area with a giant opening at the peak of the cave with sunlight streaming in is absolutely dreamlike.
Stop here for a lunch and take a rest. There is an option to swim in the underground lake inside the cavern.
Have dinner and stay at Sun Spa Resort. Enjoy holistic massage, sauna and jacuzzi (for free) at Sun Spa after your challenging trekking today.
Free morning recharging before driving to the poetic city of Hue. Arriving in Hue in time for lunch with authentic royal cuisines – one of the most unique characteristics on the ancient imperial city.
Kick off our Hue city tour with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, which is the former imperial capital of Vietnam. You could learn more about the heyday of Nguyen’s Dynasty as well as admire the charming ancient architecture of the Citadel.
Afterwards, join in the traditional handmade workshop, where you will be taught how to do the paper crafts like kite or paper flower, and get closer to Hue culture and traditional workshop.
After dinner with vegetarian cuisine, enjoy yourself with traditional performance on boat by local artists who sing folk songs to the tune of traditional instruments and teacups. At the end, you can release colored lanterns onto the river.
Overnight and relax at Hue Ecolodge.
After breakfast, we will go for Hai Vong Dai Summit exploration – the highest peak of Bach Ma mountain ranges with the height of 1450m above the sea level.
After a short trekking, you will reach the top point to have a spectacular view of imposing mountains, Cau Hau lagoon, charming Lang Co Beach and surrounding scenery
Stop for a rest and have lunch at Phong Lan Villa, located inside Bach Ma Jungle, which was built 80 years ago by the French for tourism purposes.
Carry on the journey by trekking through the dense forest on path to reach Five Lake Trail, where you could enjoy swimming in the refreshing and pure water.
Trekking ahead to visit Do Quyen Waterfall, which is the most beautiful trekking route in the Park. We will have a forest guard to accompany and ensure your safety.
Overnight at Phong Lan Villa. In the chilly weather of Bach Ma, enjoying mouthwatering BBQ grill for your dinner is nothing more perfect.
Spend your morning inhaling the fresh air and admiring the wonderful beauty of Bach Ma jungle.
Enjoy lunch with tempting seafood at Be Than restaurant – one of the most unique floating restaurants you have ever seen.
With the pristine beauty and tranquility, Tam Giang Lagoon makes anyone coming here have to admire and burst into joy. Not only famous for its beauty, but also the local people with the customs, beliefs, which brings this lagoon a “hidden beauty” of both material and spiritual.
Transfer to Phu Bai Airport for your Hanoi boarding flight.
Have dinner with “Bun cha Obama” – the must-try specialty one when coming to Hanoi. The former US President used to try “bun cha” once he came to Vietnam, which is the special origin for the name of the cuisine.
Overnight at O’Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa. Free evening enjoying spa treatment and exploring fantastic Hanoi nightlife.
Depart from Hanoi, we will drive you to Got Ferry then board on La Regina Legend Cruise.
After the welcoming drink and safety briefing introduction of the Cruise Manager, the boat starts to cruise to Lan Ha Bay.
Your lunch will be served in La Corona restaurant.
Feel free to discover Trung Trang Cave, which is considered as “Gold Treasure” of Cat Ba island with thousands of natural stalactites and unique shapes.
Enjoying a refreshing drink on board while catching the stunning sunset, which is probably the most romantic time of your day on Cruise.
You will be served dinner on the sundeck after your cooking class - where you will be taught how to make the Deep - Fried Spring Rolls. After dinner, it’s your free time to relax on boat, and enjoy the nightfall vibe on La Regina.
Wake up early and kick off your second day on the royal cruise with Taichi session on the sundeck.
After your light breakfast in La Corona, we will discover the pristine beauty of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking or swimming.
Brunch will be served as you return to the main boat.
As disembarking at the harbor, you will be transferred back to Hanoi.