Day 01 :
Arrival in Hanoi – Explore the Old Quarter
Morning / Afternoon:
- Arrive in Hanoi
- Airport pickup & hotel check-in
- Take a rest or light lunch
Evening:
- Stroll through the Old Quarter – sample street food
- Visit HoanKiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Watch a Water Puppet Show
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 02 :
Hanoi City Tour
Morning:
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum&Presidential Palace
- See the One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature
Afternoon:
- Explore Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Visit the Train Street (check timing for trains)
Evening:
- Dinner at a rooftop restaurant (e.g., Avalon Cafe Lounge)
- Optional: Night market shopping (Fridays–Sundays)
Overnight: Hanoi
Day 03 :
Halong Bay Cruise (Overnight)
Morning:
- Pick-up from hotel (~7:30 AM) for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hrs)
- Board your cruise (midday)
Afternoon:
- Cruise through limestone karsts
- Visit a cave (e.g., Sung Sot Cave) or go kayaking/swimming
- Enjoy cooking class or sunset on deck
Evening:
- Fresh seafood dinner onboard
- Optional squid fishing or night activities
Overnight: Onboard cruise
Day 04 :
Halong Bay – Return to Hanoi – Fly to Hue
Morning:
- Tai Chi on the deck
- Light breakfast
- Visit a floating village or island (depends on cruise)
Midday:
- Early lunch on cruise, return to port
- Transfer back to Hanoi (~3:30 PM)
Evening:
- Take evening flight to Hue (~1 hr 15 min)
- Check-in at hotel in Hue
Overnight: Hue
Day 05 :
Imperial Hue City Tour
Morning:
- Visit the Imperial Citadel (UNESCO)
- See the Thien Mu Pagoda and take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River
Afternoon:
- Explore Royal Tombs (KhaiDinh or Minh Mang)
- Sample Hue specialties like Bun Bo Hue
Evening:
- Chill at a riverside cafe or hotel spa
Overnight: Hue
Day 06 :
Scenic Drive to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
Morning:
- Drive to Hoi An (via Hai Van Pass – scenic coastal road)
- Stop at Lang Co Beach and Marble Mountainsen route
Afternoon:
- Check-in at Hoi An hotel
- Explore Ancient Town – Japanese Bridge, old houses, tailors
Evening:
- Riverside lantern-lit walk
- Try Cao Lau noodles and White Rose Dumplings
- Optional: Lantern-making class
Overnight: Hoi An
Day 07 :
Hoi An Countryside – Departure from Da Nang
Morning:
- Cycling tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village or Coconut Boat Ride in Cam Thanh
- Optional: Beach time at An Bang Beach
Afternoon:
- Lunch in town
- Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight.
