Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Hoi An
Old Quarter streets, an overnight cruise and lantern-lit Hoi An.
- Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
- Route: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hoi An
- Best time: March to May, September to November
- Difficulty: Easy
- Price: From ₹54,000 per person
Overview
The north and centre of Vietnam in a week. You’ll explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, spend a night on a cruise among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, then fly south to Hoi An, an old trading town known for its lanterns and tailors.
- Hanoi Old Quarter and a water puppet show
- Overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An Ancient Town at dusk
- Cooking class or Ba Na Hills, your choice
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Take an evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.
Day 2: Hanoi Old Quarter
Explore the Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area. Water puppet show in the evening.
Day 3: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Drive about 3.5 hours to Ha Long Bay and board your cruise. Sail among the limestone islands and stay on board overnight.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Join a morning activity such as kayaking or a cave visit, then disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
Day 5: Fly to Da Nang, transfer to Hoi An
Take a domestic flight to Da Nang (not included in the price) and drive about 45 minutes to Hoi An. Walk through the Ancient Town at dusk.
Day 6: Hoi An at leisure
Choose a cooking class and cycle ride in Hoi An, or a trip to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge (tickets extra).
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Da Nang airport.
What’s included
Included
- 5 nights in hotels and 1 night on a Ha Long Bay cruise
- Daily breakfast, plus meals on the cruise
- Airport transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- Water puppet show ticket
Not included
- International flights
- Hanoi to Da Nang domestic flight
- Vietnam e-visa fee
- Lunch and dinner on land
- Optional Ba Na Hills tickets
- Tips and personal expenses
Hotels
- Hanoi: 2 nights, Hotel
- Ha Long Bay: 1 night, Overnight cruise
- Hanoi: 1 night, Hotel
- Hoi An: 2 nights, Hotel
Stays are twin sharing.
Dates and price
Private trips can start on any date. Ha Long Bay cruises can be cancelled in bad weather, so we suggest travelling in spring or autumn.
The price of ₹54,000 is per person, based on two people sharing a room. It changes with the season, hotel category and group size. Send an enquiry and we’ll give you an exact quote.
Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Indian citizens usually need an e-visa for Vietnam, which is applied for online. Rules and fees change, so we confirm before you travel and can help you apply.
Is the Ha Long Bay cruise private?
It is a shared cruise, but you get your own cabin. Private cruises can be quoted on request.
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