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Vietnam Short Escape

7 Days

7-day northern & central Vietnam: Hanoi arrival & exploration, Ha Long Bay overnight cruise (Syrena, Surprise Cave, Titov Island, Luon Cave), Da Nang city tour (Han Market, Cathedral, Marble Mountain), Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park, mountain train), Hoi An Ancient Town guided walking tour (5-site tickets, Japanese Bridge, Art Theatre). Package 07 by Saigonese Tourist.

7D|6N

1 day in

Hanoi

Day01

Day 1

Day 1 — Arrival in Hanoi & City Exploration

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and be warmly welcomed by your Saigonese Tourist guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel in the heart of Hanoi — check-in begins at 14:00. The rest of the afternoon is entirely free: wander the lakeside promenade around Hoan Kiem Lake, dip into a street-side café for Vietnamese iced coffee or bittersweet egg coffee, and absorb the atmospheric charm of this 1,000-year-old city at your own pace. The Old Quarter's 36 guild streets reward slow exploration at dusk — the amber glow of lanterns, the smell of pho broth, the persistent hum of motorbikes navigating impossibly narrow lanes. Overnight in Hanoi.

Check In

02:00 PM

1N 🌙

Check Out

11:00 AM

Standard Room

1 Room

Standard Room • Breakfast only

✓ Included

45 P. Hàng Bún, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Sharing Transportation

Transportation details to be confirmed

1 day in

Halong Bay

Day02

Day 2

Day 2 — Hanoi → Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

1 day in

Hanoi

Day03

Day 3

Day 3 — Ha Long Bay → Return to Hanoi

4 days in

Danang

Day04

Day 4

Day 4 — Hanoi → Da Nang City Tour

Day05

Day 5

Day 5 — Ba Na Hills Full Day

Day06

Day 6

Day 6 — Da Nang → Hoi An Ancient Town

Day07

Day 7

Day 7 — Da Nang Departure

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

Twin/double sharing hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
2 Nights Stay in Hanoi
1 Night Stay in Halong Bay Cruise
3 Nights Stay in Danang
Private AC vehicle for all road transfers
Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise on Syrena Cruises with onboard meals
Cave tours, Titov Island & Luon Cave bamboo boat ride included
Ba Na Hills cable car & park entry fees included
Guided Hoi An Ancient Town tour with entrance tickets
Da Nang city tour including Han Market, Cathedral & Marble Mountain
English-speaking guide throughout the tour
All sightseeing entrance fees included
2×500ml mineral water per person per day during transfers

Exclusions

✕All domestic & international flights with airport taxes are excluded
✕Early check-in & late check-out charges are not included
✕Personal expenses such as beverages, massages, and laundry are excluded
✕Onboard massage services at Ha Long Bay cruise are available at extra cost
✕Tips for guides & drivers are not included
✕Travel insurance is excluded
✕Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions are excluded

Best Time to Visit

October–April ideal for this northern-to-central itinerary. Ha Long Bay calmest & most beautiful Oct–Apr (typhoon season Jul–Sep can disrupt cruises). Hanoi most pleasant Oct–Dec and Feb–Apr; winters (Dec–Feb) can be cool & misty but rarely uncomfortable. Da Nang & Hoi An driest & sunniest Feb–Aug. June–July: warm sunny days in central Vietnam, mild & occasionally foggy in Ha Long.

What to Pack

Smart casual clothing — Hanoi evenings can be cool; Da Nang warm year-round; Light layer/jacket for Ha Long Bay evenings on cruise deck; Comfortable walking shoes/trainers for Marble Mountain & Old Quarter; Temple-ready clothing (cover shoulders & knees for pagodas & assembly halls); Sandals for Titop Island beach & Hoi An waterfront; High-SPF sunscreen, hat & polarised sunglasses; Small waterproof bag for Ha Long cave & beach; Universal adapter (Vietnam: Type A/C/D) & portable power bank

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