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Northern & Central Vietnam 8-Day Charm Tour

Hanoi → Da Nang 8 days Up to 15

About this trip

This 8-day trip runs from north to central Vietnam, starting in Hanoi and finishing in Hoi An, with a cruise through Ha Long Bay along the way.

You fly south partway through to swap Hanoi's old quarter for Hoi An's riverside lanes, taking in the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and a countryside food tour before free time to wander Hoi An in the evening light.

It's partially guided, so some days are led and others are yours to fill, making it a reasonable fit for families or groups travelling together.

What you'll do

  • Cruise past the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay
  • Explore Hanoi's old quarter
  • Fly south to Hoi An's ancient streets
  • Walk the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills
  • Join a countryside food tour near Hoi An
  • Free time to explore Hoi An's lantern-lit streets
Good to know
  • Partially guided — a mix of led activities and free time
  • Needs a minimum of 2 people to run
  • Book at least 30 days before departure
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£194 less all-in
Best of Northern Vietnam: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
5from £3206 days
The trade-off: 2 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Hanoi
One-way · arrive 3 Sept 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Hanoi · 3 Sept – 4 Sept

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