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Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast
A well-paced family route from Hanoi to the bay and the central coast.
A LITTLE CLOSER
The journey, at a glance.
A well-paced family route from Hanoi to the bay and the central coast.
Vietnam invites you to follow a story from a lively city street to a quiet waterway. Our routes explore northern landscapes, central heritage towns and the southern river delta in combinations that leave sensible time between the places you come to see.
This 7-night journey is planned for family stories, with the route and pace described below. Accommodation choices, exact activity arrangements and final availability are confirmed in your personalised quotation. Prices shown are indicative per person on twin sharing.
The moments to look forward to
- Hanoi, one story at a time
- Out on Hạ Long Bay
- From the bay towards Hoi An
- Hoi An, in the details
One day at a time.
DAY 01A first evening in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Leave the first evening light, with suggestions for food and a short walk close to your stay. Hanoi’s streets are lively, but there is no need to fit a tour into arrival day. A nearby meal and an early night leave you ready for the old quarter tomorrow. Your confirmed arrival instructions will name the pickup point and hotel; timing depends on your actual flight or train and local traffic.
DAY 02Hanoi, one story at a time
Explore the old quarter with a local guide, stopping at landmarks and food stalls selected around your interests. Dietary preferences are discussed before the trip. The old quarter rewards slow observation of shopfronts, markets, and everyday street life. Food stops can be adjusted to your appetite and any dietary requirements. The final visiting order, transport, admission fees, and time at each stop will be clear in your written quotation for your chosen dates.
DAY 03Out on Hạ Long Bay
Travel to the coast and board your overnight cruise. Enjoy the limestone scenery and the vessel’s scheduled activities, subject to maritime and weather conditions. Cruise activities are set by the vessel and conditions on the day. Ask about cabin type, meals, boarding point, and the transfer from Hanoi before choosing a sailing. Opening hours, traffic, and the season can change the order of visits; the confirmed itinerary will identify what is included and what remains optional.
DAY 04From the bay towards Hoi An
Return to shore after your overnight cruise and transfer for your separately quoted flight to Da Nang. Continue by road to Hoi An and settle in without additional sightseeing. This is a multi-stage travel day from cruise to airport to the next hotel. The plan keeps the evening open in Hoi An after the flight and road transfer. Your final route will state the overnight base, transport arrangement, and any agreed stop, with a realistic allowance for the journey.
DAY 05Hoi An, in the details
Explore Hoi An’s historic streets with a guide, then leave time for independent shops and riverside cafés. Return in the evening to enjoy the town’s lantern-lit atmosphere. The old town changes character after dark, so allow time for both daylight details and evening lanterns. Your guide can help you choose which historic stops deserve entry. The final visiting order, transport, admission fees, and time at each stop will be clear in your written quotation for your chosen dates.
DAY 06A different side of Hoi An
Discover nearby rural landscapes and a locally hosted cooking experience. Activity options are tailored to your mobility, interests and dietary needs. The experience is a chance to meet local hosts and understand ingredients as well as taste them. Confirm any cycling, boat, or walking element before booking. The final visiting order, transport, admission fees, and time at each stop will be clear in your written quotation for your chosen dates.
DAY 07A slower coastal day
Enjoy the coast at your own pace, with time for your hotel and a relaxed meal. Beach conditions and swimming suitability vary with the season. A quiet coastal day is useful between longer transfers. Choose your beach time around the season and leave the afternoon open for the hotel or a café. The day stays deliberately flexible. Any paid outing, treatment, or special meal is optional unless it appears in your written quotation.
DAY 08See you again, central Vietnam
Transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang airport, with pickup arranged around your confirmed flight time. The road from Hoi An to Da Nang needs a realistic margin. Confirm the airport terminal and leave enough time for traffic and airline formalities. We will confirm the pickup time, departure point, and any final meal arrangements once your onward travel details are known.
We’ve thought of this
7 nights of accommodation on twin sharing
Breakfast on hotel mornings
Arrival and departure transfers at the points listed in the itinerary
Road transfers between the overnight bases listed
Guided visits and local experiences as specified in the confirmed quotation
Houseboat or cruise accommodation only on itineraries that include an overnight sailing
A few things to plan for
International and domestic flights, visas and travel insurance
Meals not listed in the confirmed quotation
Optional experiences, paid upgrades and personal expenses
Monument admissions, permits and local sightseeing vehicles unless explicitly itemised as included
Applicable taxes and levies unless specified in your written quotation
Your home along the way
Comfortable, well-located hotels or characterful local stays in Hanoi, Bay cruise, Hoi An. Specific properties, room types, meal plans and any cruise, camp or houseboat category are confirmed before booking.
Good to know.
Can I tailor Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast?+
Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast is a 7-night starting itinerary in Vietnam. The route features Hanoi, one story at a time, Out on Hạ Long Bay, From the bay towards Hoi An. We can change the pace, hotel standard and optional experiences after checking road times and availability. Your revised quotation will identify the overnight bases, included visits, transfers and any change in price before you book.
Where will I stay on Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast?+
This 7-night route uses Hanoi, Bay cruise, Hoi An as its overnight bases. The website describes the style of stay, while your personalised quotation confirms the actual properties, room category, meal plan and any special accommodation before payment.
Which experiences are planned on Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast?+
The route features Hanoi, one story at a time, Out on Hạ Long Bay, From the bay towards Hoi An. The day-by-day itinerary explains the intended sequence. Some visits use timed tickets, local guides, special vehicles or permits. We will state which are confirmed and included in your written quotation; optional experiences remain separate unless listed.
Are flights and travel documents included in Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast?+
International flights, visas and travel insurance are excluded unless your written quotation explicitly includes them. For this Vietnam journey, check the arrival and departure points we specify, then verify the identification and entry requirements relevant to your own travel documents with official authorities.
Can I choose dates for Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast?+
Yes. Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast is a starting plan for a 7-night holiday, with dates tailored to your group. Your selected dates are an enquiry, not a live reservation. We check availability for the Hanoi and Bay cruise and Hoi An stays, transport and any timed activities before giving you a final quote.
What if plans change during Vietnam: Bays, Lanterns & Coast?+
Weather differs between northern, central and southern Vietnam. Bay cruises and outdoor activities depend on conditions. Domestic flights, when required, are quoted separately and clearly itemised. Weather, road or operator changes may affect the order of visits. Your booking terms will explain any amendment or cancellation charges before payment, and the local contact details in your travel documents are there if a confirmed service changes during the trip.