Vietnam
8 Days in Vietnam – Hanoi, Lan Ha Bay, Da Nang & Hoi An
Hanoi · Lan Ha Bay · Da Nang · Hoi An
- Hanoi Train Street
- Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Domestic flights Hanoi–Da Nang and return
- 3 nights at The Q Hotel, Hanoi
- 1 night aboard V’Spirit Cruise with full board
- 3 nights at Phuc Long Luxury Hotel, Da Nang
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1 · Arrival in Hanoi Arrive at Noi Bai Airport; transfer to Hanoi Old Quarter hotel. Traditional Vietnamese welcome dinner and evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Day 2 · Discover Hanoi Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh residence, History Museum, Ethnology Museum, Hanoi Train Street and Vietnamese coffee. Free evening.
- Day 3 · Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay Drive through the Red River Delta; board an overnight cruise in a private cabin. Explore limestone islands, caves and beaches; Vietnamese cooking demonstration, dinner, squid fishing and sundeck relaxation.
- Day 4 · Lan Ha Bay to Da Nang Morning cruise activities and brunch. Transfer to Hanoi Airport for the domestic flight to Da Nang; hotel check-in and leisure time.
- Day 5 · Hoi An Ancient Town Bay Mau coconut forest basket-boat ride; UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Ancient House and local markets.
- Day 6 · Da Nang city and Dragon Bridge Beach or pool; Son Tra Peninsula, Lady Buddha, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Han River views and Han Market. Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village if time permits. Dinner at own expense.
- Day 7 · Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Cable car, Golden Bridge, flower garden, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, spiritual attractions and Fantasy Park. Transfer to Da Nang Airport for flight to Hanoi; free evening.
- Day 8 · Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and departure Morning at leisure, then visit the incense-making village for photography, artisans and local culture. Departure according to flight schedule.