South East Asia
Vietnam
Hanoi, an overnight on Ha Long Bay, the lanterns at Hoi An and the energy of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- Best time
- October to April in the north; year-round in the south.
- Ideal for
- Culture travellers, food-led trips, couples
Trip highlights
- Overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An old town by lantern light
- Cu Chi tunnels
- Egg coffee and street food in Hanoi's old quarter
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Hanoi
Transfer to your hotel. Evening walk around Hoan Kiem lake and the old quarter.
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Day 2
Hanoi city
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and a water puppet show.
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Day 3
Ha Long Bay overnight
Drive to the coast and board your cruise. Kayaking, a cave visit and sunset from the top deck. All meals aboard.
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Day 4
Ha Long to Da Nang — Hoi An
Morning tai chi and brunch aboard, disembark, then fly to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An.
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Day 5
Hoi An
The old town on foot — the Japanese covered bridge, the assembly halls and the tailors. Evening boat on the Thu Bon with lanterns.
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Day 6
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Free morning, optional Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, then afternoon flight south.
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Day 7
Cu Chi tunnels and the city
Morning at the Cu Chi tunnels, afternoon at the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and the Central Post Office.
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Day 8
Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat for your flight.
Inclusions
- Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with all meals
- Two internal flights
- Water puppet show tickets
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Vietnam e-visa fee
- Ba Na Hills cable car if taken
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
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