7 days

7-day Vietnam itinerary

Hanoi → Halong → Hội An — the most popular north-central combo.

Estimated budget : €450–800 (international flights excluded)

Day-by-day programme

  1. J1

    Hanoi — Old Quarter

    Hanoi · Overnight : Old Quarter

    • Arrival, Hoàn Kiếm Lake stroll
    • Morning phở day 2
    • Street food dinner
  2. J2

    Hanoi — Culture

    Hanoi · Overnight : Old Quarter

    • Temple of Literature
    • Ethnography Museum
    • Train street
  3. J3

    Halong Bay

    Halong · Overnight : Cruise boat

    • 3h transfer
    • Cruise departs midday
    • Kayak & caves
  4. J4

    Halong → Hội An

    Transit · Overnight : Hội An

    • Sunrise on the bay
    • Flight Hanoi → Đà Nẵng
    • Transfer to Hội An
  5. J5

    Hội An — Old town

    Hội An · Overnight : Hội An

    • Japanese bridge & temples
    • Cooking class
    • Lanterns at night
  6. J6

    Hội An — Beach & cycling

    Hội An · Overnight : Hội An

    • An Bàng bike ride
    • Tailor or spa
    • Night market
  7. J7

    Departure

    Đà Nẵng

    • Local breakfast
    • Return flight from Đà Nẵng

Recommended bookings

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Accommodation · Hanoï

Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel

Hanoi base for the first 2 nights of the circuit.

Book · Hanoï

Halong 2D/1N cruise

Circuit highlight — transport from Hanoi included.

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