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  • About $132/day across 7 days
  • ~$1,406 all-in with a typical $487 flight from London ($201/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~$130/day)
  • 5.0 from 1 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length7 days
RouteHanoi → Da Nang
Group sizeMax 100
Ages18–35s
Meals8 included
Nights6 nights
Runs14 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Seven days running from Hanoi down to Hoi An, mixing capital city history with a night afloat on Halong Bay and a few slower days on the central coast.

You start in Hanoi with its French colonial streets and Old Quarter, then head out to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise among the limestone karsts. From there you fly south to Hoi An, trading temples and traffic for lantern-lit lanes, river life, and a day trip up into the hills.

It's a private, partially guided trip, so there's room to move at your own pace, which suits families or anyone travelling with a small group who'd rather not join a big coach tour.

What you'll do

  • Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature in Hanoi
  • Wander the Old Quarter's streets and markets
  • Sail overnight through Halong Bay past the limestone karsts
  • Take a basket boat ride through Cam Thanh Coconut Village
  • Ride up to the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills
  • Explore Hoi An's lantern-lit old town
Good to know
  • Private and partially guided, so pace and group size are flexible
  • Includes a domestic flight between Hanoi and Hoi An
  • Built with families and relaxed sightseeing in mind rather than a packed schedule

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

HanoiHalong BayHoi An
Route map for Northern Central Vietnam Tour- 06 Nights &
  1. Hanoi – Arrival — Hanoi

    Land at Noi Bai Airport and get picked up by a Viet Prestige driver who'll take you to your hotel. Hanoi's known for its lakes and old streets with plenty of character. You can check in from 14:00 onwards, then spend the rest of the day however you fancy—no meals or guide included.

  2. Your guide meets you after breakfast and you'll spend the day visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake. Grab a drink watching the train pass on Train Street, then walk through the Old Quarter hitting Hang Be Market, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Dong Xuan Market.

  3. Hanoi → Ha Long Bay — Hanoi

    Drive three to three-and-a-half hours to Ha Long Bay, then board an overnight cruise through limestone karst landscapes. You'll visit caves, swim or kayak, check out floating villages, and watch a cooking demo before dinner. Everything's included: meals, guide, transfers, and activities.

  4. Halong Bay- Hanoi- Flight to Danang- Hoi An (B, Brunch) — Halong Bay

    Wake early for sunrise and Tai Chi on deck, then eat breakfast and brunch while cruising Halong Bay. Head back to Hanoi by shuttle bus, fly down to Danang, and get driven to your hotel in Hoi An to settle in.

  5. After breakfast, travel to Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village to meet local fishermen and take a bamboo basket boat ride learning traditional fishing methods. Then walk around Hoi An's ancient town exploring the Japanese Bridge, Phung Hung House, and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, plus browse galleries and tailor shops.

  6. Get driven to Ba Na Hills mountain resort and ride the record-breaking cable car for sweeping views. Visit the Golden Bridge and Linh Ung Pagoda, wander the French Village, and spend time at Fantasy Park playing games and going on rides.

  7. Have breakfast and free time until noon check-out, then get a driver to take you to Danang Airport without a guide. That's your trip done.

What's included

Your package price covers your accommodation, 8 meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.

  • Accommodation: Included
  • Meals: 8 included · 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Transport: All included
  • Guide: Trip leader included
  • Insurance: Included
What's extra
  • Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)
  • Optional activities: A few extras you can add and pay locally

How travellers rate it

5.0from 1 real reviews
Operator4.2
Price history

We started tracking this trip on 29 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.

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Getting there

Hanoi· one-way, arrive 31 Jul 26

One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.

Hotels in Hanoi

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Common questions

How long is Northern Central Vietnam Tour- 06 Nights &?

It's a 7-day trip. It starts in Hanoi and finishes in Da Nang.

How much does Northern Central Vietnam Tour- 06 Nights & cost?

The land price starts from $920 per person for the 7-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Northern Central Vietnam Tour- 06 Nights & really cost me all-in?

On top of the $920 land price, budget roughly $495 for a return flight from the UK — about $1,415 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers 8 meals (6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 100 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Northern Central Vietnam Tour- 06 Nights & run?

It runs across roughly 14 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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