Cabin aboard, kayaking, caves
Vietnam
Hanoi · Ha Long · Da Nang
Limestone bays, lantern streets and the best value in South East Asia
Explore Vietnam with us
Vietnam is what Thailand was fifteen years ago — cheaper, less crowded and visually extraordinary. It suits couples and small groups who have already done the obvious destinations and want something their friends have not posted yet.
Best time to go — October to April
Evening walk and boat lanterns
Cable car and the stone hands
Old Quarter, guided, six stops
Caves, pagodas and coastal views
7 days in Vietnam
Tap any day to open it — this is our recommended shape, and every element can be shortened, extended or swapped once we know your dates and group
Arrival at Noi Bai, transfer and check-in, then an evening street food walk through the Old Quarter.
- Airport transfer and check-in
- Guided Old Quarter street food walk
- Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
Drive to Ha Long, board the cruise, and spend the afternoon kayaking and visiting Sung Sot cave, with dinner and squid fishing aboard.
- Transfer to Ha Long and cruise boarding
- Kayaking and Sung Sot cave visit
- Dinner aboard and overnight in a cabin
Sunrise tai chi on deck, brunch, disembark, and an afternoon flight to Da Nang.
- Sunrise tai chi and cruise brunch
- Return transfer to Hanoi airport
- Flight to Da Nang and beach hotel check-in
Full day at Ba Na Hills — the record-length cable car, the Golden Bridge, French Village and gardens.
- Ba Na Hills cable car
- Golden Bridge and French Village
- Evening at My Khe beach
Transfer to Hoi An via the Marble Mountains, then the ancient town in the evening when the lanterns come on.
- Marble Mountains en route
- Hoi An ancient town walking tour
- Thu Bon river lantern boat ride
A free day — most guests use it for a tailoring fitting, a Vietnamese cooking class or An Bang beach.
- Optional cooking class or tailoring
- An Bang beach time
- Farewell dinner in the old town
Transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight home.
- Hotel checkout
- Airport transfer
- Flight assistance
What is included — and what is not
Included
- Return flights and Vietnam e-Visa
- Hotels with breakfast and one night aboard the cruise
- Internal Hanoi–Da Nang flight
- All transfers and listed sightseeing
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Lunches and dinners unless specified
- Optional classes and spa
- Personal expenses and tips
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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Send us your dates and group size and we will come back with a worked itinerary and full costing the same working day.