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North & Center Vietnam Pilgrimage tour
HANOI - HALONG BAY - HUE - LA VANG SHRINE - HOI AN - DANANG ( 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS )
Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Danang City
Churches & Shrines: Joseph Cathedral & Cua Bac Church in Hanoi , La Vang Shrine, Rooster Church Danang, Hoi An cathedral
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Hanoi City, Ho Chi Minh complex, Ba Dinh square, Presidential palace,
One pillar pagoda, Temple of literature, Cyclo ride, Puppet show, Halong bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top beach, Imperial Citadel Hue, Dong Ba market, Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Hoi An city tour
Code tour: Pilgrimage 17
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( Lunch,Dinner )
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Welcome to Hanoi Airport and transferred to the hotel. After lunch, we visit St Joseph Cathedral for mass celebration.
In the evening, we will transfer you to restaurant for welcome dinner and walk around the old quarter. Overnight in Hanoi
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
Day 2: Hanoi tour – Cyclo Ride – Puppet Show ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at Cua Bac Church, we make a city tour of Hanoi including a visit of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a large memorial to the national hero - President Ho Chi Minh who led the country to independence and reunification. The Mausoleum is located at Ba Dinh Square where Ho Chi Minh President read the Declaration of Independence on 02nd Sep 1945 establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
We will then take a short walk to the Presidential Palace & House on Stilt. Near from Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda – symbol of Vietnam with unique architecture of lotus flower is a must-see destination for all Vietnam tours.
Our next stop will be the Temple of Literature which is the first university in Vietnam. It was constructed in 1070, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. After lunch time, we will take a Cyclo ride around the Old Quarter to see the local life and end the day with a fantastic water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Early morning mass at the hotel, we will then start at 9.00 A.M for the 2.5 hours’ drive to Halong Bay (150 km ) through highways connecting Hanoi - Hai Phong & Hai Phong - Ha Long Bay. Our destination is Halong bay – the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam, famous for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets jutting out from the sea, amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in different sizes and shapes.
11:30 – 12:00 upon arrival, you'll be welcomed on board our luxury junk and treated with wine and fresh local seafood. As our junk gliding further into the tranquility of Ha Long Bay amid the towering mountain cliffs and on the emerald green water, you'll have relaxing time combining the fine tastes of the wine and the freshness of Ha Long Bay.
During the cruise, we'll stop some times for visiting the amazing Sung Sot cave and the Ti Top white sand beach before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board the junk in the wild of Halong Bay.
Accommodation: La Regina Royal Cruise / ROH
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Overnight bus to Hue City ( Breakfast,Brunch,Dinner )
After mass on the Sundesk of our cruise, we will have a breakfast and then take a little sampan or kayak to visit a secret lagoon of Ha Long Bay while the surrounding mountains are just waking up. After that our cruise takes us further into the Bay of Bai Tu Long traveling past the Human Head Island, the Turtle Island, and the Duck Islet... to the studio site where the famous Indochina film was shot. Around noon, our junk travels back to the harbor, pick up and drive back to Hanoi.
Take a sleeping bus to Hue City and overnight stay on the bus
Day 5: Hue – Our lady of La Vang ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
On Arrival Hue City, we will check in at the hotel ( if the room is available ) and have breakfast. We then drive to visit La Vang Holy land for mass and pray at Our lady of La Vang shrine. The coach ride is 1 and a half hour passing through paddy fields and the scenic view of Vietnamese culture to La Vang. It is here that Our Lady presented herself as Mother of God to the many Catholics who were taking refuge during the great persecution and suffering from sickness and hunger. She advised the people to use the leaves of the “La Vang” fern to treat their ailments and promised them to receive their prayers with maternal generosity. Enjoy of a bowl of Pho ( Vietnamese beef, pork or chicken noodle soup ). Return to Hue and visit the Imperial Citadel and shop around Dong Ba bustling Market. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hue City.
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
Day 6: Hue City – Hoi An Ancient town ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we leave Hue for Hoi An ancient town, declared by UNESCO as a heritage site. En route, we stop at Lang Co beach for a break and cross over spectacular Hai Van Pass. After lunch, we will mass and visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built by French Missionaries in 1927, also known as Con Ga Church ( Rooster Church ) because of the weather cock on the steeple. Arrive in Hoi An to check in to the Vinh Hung Resort. Overnight in Hoi An town.
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
Day 7: Visit Hoi An ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
This morning, we mass at Hoi An church and then explore the ancient town of Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Tan Ky old house. After lunch, you are free for shopping ( Cloth made..etc…) at your own. Overnight at Vinh Hung Resort
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
Note: Hoi An is famous for its reputable and affordable tailors. Getting your own tailored shirts and dresses is a “ must-do “ here. Bring your own designs or ask for a recommendation if you are feeling adventurous.
Day 8: Hoi An – Danang Departure ( Breakfast )
Check out and transfer to Danang Airport for the flight back home. The trip ends here.
Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Danang City
Churches & Shrines: Joseph Cathedral & Cua Bac Church in Hanoi , La Vang Shrine, Rooster Church Danang, Hoi An cathedral
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Hanoi City, Ho Chi Minh complex, Ba Dinh square, Presidential palace,
One pillar pagoda, Temple of literature, Cyclo ride, Puppet show, Halong bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top beach, Imperial Citadel Hue, Dong Ba market, Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Hoi An city tour
Code tour: Pilgrimage 17
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( Lunch,Dinner )
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Welcome to Hanoi Airport and transferred to the hotel. After lunch, we visit St Joseph Cathedral for mass celebration.
In the evening, we will transfer you to restaurant for welcome dinner and walk around the old quarter. Overnight in Hanoi
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
Day 2: Hanoi tour – Cyclo Ride – Puppet Show ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at Cua Bac Church, we make a city tour of Hanoi including a visit of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a large memorial to the national hero - President Ho Chi Minh who led the country to independence and reunification. The Mausoleum is located at Ba Dinh Square where Ho Chi Minh President read the Declaration of Independence on 02nd Sep 1945 establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
We will then take a short walk to the Presidential Palace & House on Stilt. Near from Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda – symbol of Vietnam with unique architecture of lotus flower is a must-see destination for all Vietnam tours.
Our next stop will be the Temple of Literature which is the first university in Vietnam. It was constructed in 1070, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. After lunch time, we will take a Cyclo ride around the Old Quarter to see the local life and end the day with a fantastic water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Early morning mass at the hotel, we will then start at 9.00 A.M for the 2.5 hours’ drive to Halong Bay (150 km ) through highways connecting Hanoi - Hai Phong & Hai Phong - Ha Long Bay. Our destination is Halong bay – the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam, famous for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets jutting out from the sea, amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in different sizes and shapes.
11:30 – 12:00 upon arrival, you'll be welcomed on board our luxury junk and treated with wine and fresh local seafood. As our junk gliding further into the tranquility of Ha Long Bay amid the towering mountain cliffs and on the emerald green water, you'll have relaxing time combining the fine tastes of the wine and the freshness of Ha Long Bay.
During the cruise, we'll stop some times for visiting the amazing Sung Sot cave and the Ti Top white sand beach before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board the junk in the wild of Halong Bay.
Accommodation: La Regina Royal Cruise / ROH
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Overnight bus to Hue City ( Breakfast,Brunch,Dinner )
After mass on the Sundesk of our cruise, we will have a breakfast and then take a little sampan or kayak to visit a secret lagoon of Ha Long Bay while the surrounding mountains are just waking up. After that our cruise takes us further into the Bay of Bai Tu Long traveling past the Human Head Island, the Turtle Island, and the Duck Islet... to the studio site where the famous Indochina film was shot. Around noon, our junk travels back to the harbor, pick up and drive back to Hanoi.
Take a sleeping bus to Hue City and overnight stay on the bus
Day 5: Hue – Our lady of La Vang ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
On Arrival Hue City, we will check in at the hotel ( if the room is available ) and have breakfast. We then drive to visit La Vang Holy land for mass and pray at Our lady of La Vang shrine. The coach ride is 1 and a half hour passing through paddy fields and the scenic view of Vietnamese culture to La Vang. It is here that Our Lady presented herself as Mother of God to the many Catholics who were taking refuge during the great persecution and suffering from sickness and hunger. She advised the people to use the leaves of the “La Vang” fern to treat their ailments and promised them to receive their prayers with maternal generosity. Enjoy of a bowl of Pho ( Vietnamese beef, pork or chicken noodle soup ). Return to Hue and visit the Imperial Citadel and shop around Dong Ba bustling Market. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hue City.
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
Day 6: Hue City – Hoi An Ancient town ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we leave Hue for Hoi An ancient town, declared by UNESCO as a heritage site. En route, we stop at Lang Co beach for a break and cross over spectacular Hai Van Pass. After lunch, we will mass and visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built by French Missionaries in 1927, also known as Con Ga Church ( Rooster Church ) because of the weather cock on the steeple. Arrive in Hoi An to check in to the Vinh Hung Resort. Overnight in Hoi An town.
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
Day 7: Visit Hoi An ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
This morning, we mass at Hoi An church and then explore the ancient town of Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Tan Ky old house. After lunch, you are free for shopping ( Cloth made..etc…) at your own. Overnight at Vinh Hung Resort
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
Note: Hoi An is famous for its reputable and affordable tailors. Getting your own tailored shirts and dresses is a “ must-do “ here. Bring your own designs or ask for a recommendation if you are feeling adventurous.
Day 8: Hoi An – Danang Departure ( Breakfast )
Check out and transfer to Danang Airport for the flight back home. The trip ends here.
Included:
+ Accommodation in twin / double shared room
+ Entrance fees based on the tour itinerary
+ Private transfer based on group size ( Bus 16 & 35 & 45 seats )
+ English speaking tour guide
+ Cyclo Ride & Puppet Show
+ Meals as mentioned ( B = Breakfast at hotel, L=Lunch, D=Dinner )
+ Daily drinking water on bus
+ Night bus to Hue City
Excluded:
+ Tips for local guide and driver ( USD 4 per day/pax). Please prepare your own.
+ Air tickets to Hanoi and from Danang.
+ The other things are not mentioned in tour itinerary
Note:
1. Private tour
2.. Hotels:( 4 stars hotel and resort )
+ Accommodation in twin / double shared room
+ Entrance fees based on the tour itinerary
+ Private transfer based on group size ( Bus 16 & 35 & 45 seats )
+ English speaking tour guide
+ Cyclo Ride & Puppet Show
+ Meals as mentioned ( B = Breakfast at hotel, L=Lunch, D=Dinner )
+ Daily drinking water on bus
+ Night bus to Hue City
Excluded:
+ Tips for local guide and driver ( USD 4 per day/pax). Please prepare your own.
+ Air tickets to Hanoi and from Danang.
+ The other things are not mentioned in tour itinerary
Note:
1. Private tour
2.. Hotels:( 4 stars hotel and resort )
Hotels in Hanoi or similar 4 star hotel:
Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
http;//sunwayhotels.com/
Cruise La Regina Royal or similar 4 star cruise:
La Regina Royal Cruise / ROH
https://lareginacruises.com/
Hotels in Hue or similar 4 star hotel:
Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
http://www.moonlighthue.com/
Hotels in Hoi An or similar 4 star hotel:
Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
http://www.vinhhungresort.com/
Sunway hotel / ROH rooms
http;//sunwayhotels.com/
Cruise La Regina Royal or similar 4 star cruise:
La Regina Royal Cruise / ROH
https://lareginacruises.com/
Hotels in Hue or similar 4 star hotel:
Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
http://www.moonlighthue.com/
Hotels in Hoi An or similar 4 star hotel:
Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
http://www.vinhhungresort.com/
