Full Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a walk around the center, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Old Quarter.
In the evening savor a welcome dinner at one of Hanoi's finest restaurants.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B)
Today, you have a full day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and ancient oriental pagodas, Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone.
Your city tour will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house), the Presidential Palace, the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature; West Lake including the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda & Quan Thanh Temple; and one of the city's museums (a choice between the History Museum and the Ethnology Museum).
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
Note: The below itinerary is subject to change without prior notice and depends on weather conditions.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then set out on a 3 to 4-hour drive to the UNESCO World Heritage site: Halong Bay. Spend 24 hours on a Cruise in the amazing bay: a natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters.
Arrive at the dock around noon and board your private boat. Savor a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as we sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, cruise around some of Halong’s many islands, including Dinh Huong and Ga Choi.
Along the way, visit one of the bay’s 3 largest caves (Thien Cung, Dau Go or Sung Sot). Stop at an island cove with a sheltered white-sand beach and take a dip in the warm waters of the East Sea (Bien Dong). Pass the night on your private junk, lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of calm waters.
Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang (B)
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn.
Wake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and watch the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore the nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for brunch, then take advantage of the sundeck to admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay as we navigate back to Halong City. Our driver will meet you at the dock and take you back to Noi Bai Airport to catch your flight to Da Nang.
On arrival at Da Nang, Another driver waits for you and take you to resort on the beach.
An enticing blend of a hip luxury resort and an all-inclusive spa, Fusion Maia dedicates itself entirely to the art of tranquility. Each day you are treated to all spa treatments included in the package. This is a chance to indulge in all therapies such as foot reflexology, massage, scrubs, at no extra cost. The hotel’s unique ‘breakfast anywhere’ concept creates an intimate, boutique feel that encourages easy relaxation.
Day 5: Da Nang – Hoi An Walking Tour – Boat trip (B, L)
After breakfast, meet your guide and driver at the lobby of the resort then travel to Hoian ancient town. From the 16th to 18th centuries Hoian was a thriving international port frequented by Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders, who came to trade in the high-quality silk still produced in the region.
Today, Hoi An is a relaxing resort popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, skilled tailors and numerous cafes. Take a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town center, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge.
After lunch, take a short boat trip to a nearby island and visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics. Return to the resort in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening at your leisure.
Day 6: Danang – Free at leisure (B)
Today you are free at leisure.
Day 7: Da Nang Departure (B)
After your breakfast, you are free at your leisure until transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
Price Included
– Accommodations
– 1 domestic flight: Hanoi to Da Nang
– Cruise on Halong Bay
– Breakfast & meals per mentioned in the itinerary
– Transportation by private car with A/C
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions
Price Excluded
– Travel insurance
– International tickets
– Vietnam stamp fee
– Gratuities for tour guides/ drivers
– Other personal expenses