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Iconic Vietnam: An 8-Day Expedition from Hanoi to Da Nang – Hoi An
Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Da Nang – Hoi An
$ 899 per person
- 4-Star Hotels hotels
- Local guide
- Transfers
- Flexible itinerary
About this tour
Discover Vietnam at your own pace
Connect the lakeside streets of Hanoi, Ninh Binh’s limestone waterways and an overnight Halong Bay cruise with the coast of Da Nang and lantern-lit Hoi An. This eight-day sample journey balances guided discoveries with time to unwind, finishing with the mountain views of Ba Na Hills.
Tour overview
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Destinations
- 5 destinations
- Hotel standard
- 4-Star Hotels
- Transport
- Transfers included
- Best time
- Suggested: Feb – Apr; conditions vary by region
- Travel style
- Private
Tour highlights
- Hanoi’s lakeside character
- Trang An limestone waterways
- A night on Halong Bay
- Hoi An after sunset
- Golden Bridge mountain views
What you'll experience
A glimpse of the stops along your journey.
- 01
Hanoi’s lakeside character
Discover shaded lake paths, old streets and the capital’s café culture.
- 02
Trang An limestone waterways
Drift between green karsts and quiet river bends in Ninh Binh.
- 03
A night on Halong Bay
Slow down aboard a cruise surrounded by limestone islands.
- 04
Hoi An after sunset
Explore heritage lanes and a glowing lantern-lit riverside.
- 05
Golden Bridge mountain views
Take the cable car into Ba Na Hills for a day above the coast.
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Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Da Nang – Hoi An
Detailed itinerary
DAY
1
Welcome to Hanoi
Meet your driver for a transfer to your hotel. Rest after the journey, then take an optional stroll beside Hoan Kiem Lake and through the Old Quarter.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Meals at your own arrangement
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Hanoi
- Activities
- Welcome to Hanoi
DAY
2
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu & Trang An
Travel to Ninh Binh for an introduction to Hoa Lu’s historic temples. Continue with a rowboat journey through Trang An’s limestone scenery, returning to Hanoi in the evening.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Hanoi
- Activities
- Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu & Trang An
DAY
3
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Transfer to the coast and board your overnight cruise. Follow the vessel’s planned cave or kayaking programme, enjoy lunch and dinner aboard and settle into your cabin among the limestone islands.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation
- Overnight cruise cabin
- Activities
- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
DAY
4
Halong Bay Morning & Return to Hanoi
Enjoy the morning on the bay and brunch aboard before disembarking. Return to Hanoi by road, with the evening free for your own city discoveries.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast and brunch
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Hanoi
- Activities
- Halong Bay Morning & Return to Hanoi
DAY
5
Fly from Hanoi to Da Nang
Transfer to the airport for your separately quoted domestic flight. Meet your driver in Da Nang and check into your hotel, with time to relax beside the coast.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Da Nang
- Activities
- Fly from Hanoi to Da Nang
DAY
6
Cam Thanh Waterways & Hoi An
Explore Cam Thanh’s coconut waterways on a gentle basket-boat outing. Spend the afternoon walking Hoi An’s heritage lanes with your guide, then enjoy its lantern-lit riverside before returning to Da Nang.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Da Nang
- Activities
- Cam Thanh Waterways & Hoi An
DAY
7
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
Travel into the hills and ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills. Visit the Golden Bridge and landscaped mountaintop attractions, pause for a buffet lunch and return to Da Nang. Optional paid games and attractions are excluded.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Accommodation
- Selected hotel in Da Nang
- Activities
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
DAY
8
Departure from Da Nang
Enjoy a final breakfast and free time before check-out. Your driver transfers you to Da Nang airport for your onward flight.
Day photos and practical details
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- No overnight stay
- Activities
- Departure from Da Nang
Good to know
- Best time
- Suggested: Feb – Apr; conditions vary by region
- Physical level
- Easy to moderate
- Accommodation
- 4-Star Hotels
- Group size
- 2+ people
- Language
- English-speaking guides
- Customization
- Fully customizable
Frequently asked questions
Is this a confirmed package?
This is sample tour data for Viet WorkPress. The displayed USD price is illustrative; dates, availability and services require a final quote.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The route, hotel category and daily pace can be adjusted when planning your trip.
Are flights included?
International and domestic flights are excluded from this sample price, even when a flight transfer appears in the itinerary.
Which meals are included?
Only the meals listed against each day are included in this sample plan.
Are these actual trip photographs?
The gallery contains original AI-generated Vietnam illustrations, not documentary photographs.
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