Bay and lanterns

Trip overview

Begin with Hanoi before spending a night on Ha Long Bay. Returning to Hanoi after the cruise avoids a rushed airport connection, then a short flight brings you to Hoi An.

• Hanoi Old Quarter walk
• Overnight bay cruise
• Temple of Literature
• Hoi An heritage lanes
• Tra Que cooking session

1. 1

   Day 1 · HanoiArrive in Hanoi

   Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to the Old Quarter, allowing about an hour in normal traffic. Settle in before an easy walk beside Hoan Kiem Lake.

   • Airport transfer
   • Hoan Kiem orientation

   Meals at leisureOvernight Hanoi

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2. 2

   Day 2 · HanoiHanoi's courtyards and trading streets

   Visit the Temple of Literature and explore the Old Quarter with a local guide. Finish with a water-puppet performance, with time between visits for a café stop.

   • Temple of Literature
   • Old Quarter walk
   • Water-puppet show

   BreakfastOvernight Hanoi

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3. 3

   Day 3 · Ha Long BayBoard your Ha Long Bay cruise

   Travel around 2.5–3.5 hours to the cruise port and board before lunch. Follow the vessel's scheduled cave or island excursion, subject to weather and port permissions.

   • Port transfer
   • Cruise embarkation
   • Scheduled shore excursion

   Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight Ha Long Bay

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4. 4

   Day 4 · HanoiBay morning and return to Hanoi

   Enjoy the morning cruise programme before disembarking around late morning. Return to Hanoi by road and keep the evening free rather than adding a same-day flight.

   • Morning sailing
   • Disembarkation
   • Hanoi transfer

   Breakfast, LunchOvernight Hanoi

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5. 5

   Day 5 · Hoi AnFly south to Hoi An

   Transfer to Hanoi Airport for a separately priced flight to Da Nang. Continue about 45–60 minutes to Hoi An and explore its riverside lanes with your guide after settling in.

   • Airport transfers
   • Flight to Da Nang, extra
   • Hoi An heritage walk

   BreakfastOvernight Hoi An

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6. 6

   Day 6 · Hoi AnVillage flavours and lantern streets

   Visit Tra Que village for a cooking session using local herbs and produce. Leave the afternoon open for cafés or tailoring before returning independently to the lantern-lit riverfront.

   • Tra Que visit
   • Cooking session
   • Free afternoon

   Breakfast, LunchOvernight Hoi An

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7. 7

   Day 7 · Da NangDepart through Da Nang

   Have breakfast before your transfer to Da Nang Airport. Allow about an hour on the road plus the required airport check-in time.

   • Breakfast at leisure
   • Airport transfer

   BreakfastDeparture day

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Where you'll stay

Hotel names are confirmed in your proposal against your dates and budget.

What's included

Indicative price basis: per person on twin share, land only, before applicable GST and TCS. Final price depends on dates and availability.

Vietnam essentials

Flight time

Around 4–6 hours nonstop from Delhi or Mumbai, depending on the Vietnamese gateway

Visa

Indian passport holders generally need a visa and can apply for an e-visa valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry. Rules can change; we confirm before you pay.

Currency

Vietnamese dong (VND)

Time difference

1.5 hours ahead of IST

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