Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Hoi An

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and take your private transfer into Hanoi. Settle in and rest before an afternoon of city sightseeing. View the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace grounds, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Vietnam National Museum of History, stroll along Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit Ngoc Son Temple and Quan Thanh Temple. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays. Return to your hotel for your first night in Hanoi. An evening walk through the Old Quarter for local street food is optional.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting out for a day cruise on Ha Long Bay. Sail past iconic limestone landmarks including Fighting Cock Islet and Incense Burner Islet while savouring lunch on board. Tour the vast caverns of Sung Sot Cave and stop at Ti Top Island to relax on the beach or hike up to the viewpoint. You can also opt for kayaking or a bamboo-boat ride at extra cost. Return to Hanoi in the evening to spend the night. An evening stroll by the lake or a cup of egg coffee is optional.

Have breakfast, check out of your hotel, and transfer privately to the airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang. On arrival, a private transfer takes you to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day entirely at your own pace. Relax along My Khe Beach, explore neighbourhood cafés, sample Vietnamese food, or visit the riverside Dragon Bridge in the evening. Sleep in Da Nang.

After breakfast, head out on an excursion towards Hoi An. Stop first at Coconut Village for a traditional basket-boat ride along palm-shaded canals and watch local fishing demonstrations. Continue into Hoi An Ancient Town to visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Phung Hung House, Tan Ky Ancient House, and the Japanese Covered Bridge, alongside a cultural performance. Try your hand at lantern making, then drift down the Thu Bon River on an evening lantern boat. Sampling local dishes like Cao Lau noodles or White Rose dumplings is optional. Return to Da Nang for the night.

Eat breakfast before departing on a full-day excursion to Ba Na Hills. Board the scenic cable car up the mountainside to explore the French Village, the Ba Na Hills Linh Ung Pagoda, and the Nghinh Phong summit viewpoints around Nui Chua. Enjoy an included buffet lunch, then take a walk across the famous Golden Bridge held aloft by giant stone hands. Return to Da Nang in the evening for your overnight stay. Unwinding at the beach or browsing the night market is optional.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and complete your check-out. If flight timings allow, you may do some last-minute shopping for local coffee or handicrafts before your private transfer arrives to take you to Da Nang International Airport for your flight home.