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Vietnam City, Bay and Riverside

Explore Hanoi, sleep on the bay and spend four relaxed nights in Hoi An.

  1. 1Hanoi
  2. 2Ha Long Bay
  3. 3Da Nang
  4. 4Hoi An

From, per person~US$1,190

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Mar, Apr

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Hanoi's neighbourhoods and food, sleep aboard a cruise among Ha Long Bay's limestone islands, then relax in Hoi An. Spend another night in Hanoi after the cruise so you have time to rest before your flight south.

Length
8 nights
Route
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi…
Best time
Mar, Apr
Ideal for
First-time visitors who want comfort and free time

Why you'll love it

  1. Private Hanoi walk with food and coffee tastings
  2. Overnight bay cruise; premium cabin with a private bathroom
  3. A night in Hanoi between cruise and flight
  4. Four nights at a Hoi An resort with local style
  5. Private old-town walk and countryside cooking session
  6. One flight within Vietnam with checked baggage

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Hanoi

    Meet your private driver at Noi Bai airport and check into your hotel. Take the afternoon easy, with a short lakeside walk if you arrive early enough and feel up to it.

    • Stay: Premium 4-5 star boutique hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 45-60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Hanoi Sights and Local Food

    Visit the Temple of Literature and walk through a few Old Quarter streets with your private guide. Try a small selection of local dishes and Vietnamese coffee, then return to the hotel for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium 4-5 star boutique hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Getting there: Private car between sights, about 30-60 minutes total; walking

  3. Day 3

    A Night on the Bay

    Drive to the harbour and board your cruise around midday for lunch, followed by an afternoon among limestone islands. Join the boat's scheduled kayaking or activity on shore if conditions allow, then have dinner aboard.

    • Stay: Premium cabin with a private bathroom on a shared overnight Ha Long Bay cruise
    • Getting there: Private road transfer, about 2.5-3 hours plus boarding time; shared cruise

  4. Day 4

    Back to Hanoi

    Have an early breakfast on deck and join the cruise's final morning activity before leaving the boat in the late morning. Your driver takes you back to Hanoi for a quiet afternoon and a free evening.

    • Stay: Premium 4-5 star boutique hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Getting there: Shared morning cruise; private road transfer, about 2.5-3 hours

  5. Day 5

    Fly to the Central Coast

    Travel to Hanoi airport for a daytime flight to Da Nang, then take a private drive to Hoi An. Check into your resort and spend the rest of the day as you like.

    • Stay: 4-5 star resort with local style in Hoi An's Cam Chau area
    • Getting there: Flight, about 1 hour 20 minutes; private transfers, 45-60 minutes at each end; allow 5-6 hours overall

  6. Day 6

    Explore Old Hoi An

    Walk through the Ancient Town with your private guide, visiting historic houses and learning about the town's trading traditions. Stop for coffee before returning to the resort, with the afternoon free for swimming or looking around the shops.

    • Stay: 4-5 star resort with local style in Hoi An's Cam Chau area
    • Getting there: Private car, about 10-15 minutes each way; walking

  7. Day 7

    Cook in the Countryside

    Spend the morning with a local cooking host, learning how fresh herbs and different textures come together in central Vietnamese food. Eat the lunch you make, then return for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: 4-5 star resort with local style in Hoi An's Cam Chau area
    • Getting there: Private transfers, about 20-30 minutes each way

  8. Day 8

    A Day to Choose

    Relax at the resort this morning or take your included transfer to An Bang Beach and back. Leave time for a final old-town walk and dinner wherever you like.

    • Stay: 4-5 star resort with local style in Hoi An's Cam Chau area
    • Getting there: Optional beach transfer, included in the price, about 15-20 minutes each way

  9. Day 9

    Leave From Da Nang

    Have breakfast and check out before your private airport transfer. Book your international journey to arrive in Hanoi and leave from Da Nang, adding connecting flights where needed.

    • Getting there: Private transfer to Da Nang airport, about 45-60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Premium 4-5 star boutique hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake
  2. 1 night · day 3Premium cabin with a private bathroom on a shared overnight Ha Long Bay cruise
  3. 1 night · day 4Premium 4-5 star boutique hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake
  4. 4 nights · days 5 to 84-5 star resort with local style in Hoi An's Cam Chau area

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Mar, Apr. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Seven hotel nights in premium 4-5 star stays
  • One night on a shared cruise in a premium cabin with a private bathroom
  • Daily breakfast
  • Cruise lunch, dinner and brunch on the day you leave the boat
  • Private airport and harbour transfers
  • Hanoi-Da Nang economy flight with 20 kg checked baggage
  • Private Hanoi sightseeing with entry tickets and food and coffee tastings
  • Private Hoi An history walk with entry tickets
  • Cooking session with a host, including lunch
  • Transfers to An Bang Beach and back

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Cruise drinks and personal purchases
  • Optional activities, spa treatments and tips
  • Early check-in and late checkout

Good to know

  • The starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room. It excludes international flights and includes the flight within Vietnam. Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, and other festive dates may cost more.
  • March-April usually offers suitable weather across this route. Views on the bay vary, and weather can change cruise departures or activities.
  • Road transfers are private. The cruise and its outings are shared with other guests. Request vegetarian or Jain meals before confirming your cruise boat.

Before you go to Vietnam

Capital:
Hanoi
Language:
Vietnamese
Currency:
VND

Questions

How many days is the Vietnam City, Bay and Riverside trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,12,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar, Apr.

What is included?

Seven hotel nights in premium 4-5 star stays, One night on a shared cruise in a premium cabin with a private bathroom, Daily breakfast, Cruise lunch, dinner and brunch on the day you leave the boat, Private airport and harbour transfers, Hanoi-Da Nang economy flight with 20 kg checked baggage, Private Hanoi sightseeing with entry tickets and food and coffee tastings, Private Hoi An history walk with entry tickets, Cooking session with a host, including lunch, Transfers to An Bang Beach and back.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, Cruise drinks and personal purchases, Optional activities, spa treatments and tips, Early check-in and late checkout.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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