7-Day Vietnam Tour Package – Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang Discovery

Flexible Itinerary & Custom Options

This itinerary is designed for 7 days across Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang & Hoi An. It can be adjusted depending on your travel style, from budget to premium. We can provide a full package including hotels, visa support, flights, private transfers & daily tours – or you can choose only the activities you prefer.

Let us know your travel needs & we’ll create your ideal Vietnam tour package.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Hanoi Arrival | Airport Pickup

Arrive in Hanoi. Your driver will welcome you at the airport & transfer you directly to your hotel in the city. Take the rest of the day to relax or explore the nearby streets at your own pace.

Day 2 – Hanoi City Tour 

Morning Pickup
Your guide will meet you at the hotel between 08:00 & 08:30 to begin your Hanoi city tour.

Stop 1: Tran Quoc Pagoda – West Lake
Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, dating back to the 6th century, with peaceful lake views & ancient Buddhist architecture.

Stop 2: Ho Chi Minh Complex & One Pillar Pagoda
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh (closed on Mondays, Fridays & from mid-June to mid-August for maintenance – photos outside are still possible).

Walk through the Presidential Garden & the two houses where he lived & worked (1954–1969), then visit One Pillar Pagoda, known for its unique lotus-shaped design.

Note: Dress modestly – shoulders & knees should be covered.

Stop 3: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Learn about the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups in this well-designed museum.
On Mondays, the tour will visit the Women’s Museum instead.

Lunch (12:45)
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant with a set menu of 8 dishes.

Stop 4: Temple of Literature (14:00)
Visit Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century. The courtyards & altars offer a glimpse into traditional education & Confucian heritage.

Stop 5: Hoa Lo Prison Museum (15:15)
End the day at Hoa Lo Prison, once used by French colonialists for political prisoners & later known to US POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.

16:30 – Return to your hotel. Evening is free.

Day 3 – Hanoi → Halong Bay → Lan Ha Bay Cruise (4★)

08:15 – 08:45 – Pickup from hotel for the shuttle transfer to Tuan Chau Port.
11:45 – 12:00 – Arrive at the port & board the tender boat to your cruise.
12:45 – 13:00 – Welcome drink & cruise briefing.

Cruise Begins
Enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch while sailing past limestone islets such as Con Vit.
In the afternoon, cruise into Lan Ha Bay – known for calm waters & fewer crowds.

16:00 – Kayaking & Swimming
Explore Ong Cam area, a peaceful part of Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy kayaking or swimming in crystal-clear water surrounded by limestone cliffs.

17:30 – Sunset Activities
Return to the cruise, join a spring roll cooking class & sunset party on the sundeck with fresh fruit & local wine.

19:00 – Dinner & Night on Board
Dinner is served at the restaurant. Afterward, relax in your cabin or join evening activities such as squid fishing, movie time, games & drinks at the bar. Overnight on board.

Day 4 – Dark & Bright Cave | Return to Hanoi

06:00 – Start your morning with sunrise views & a Tai Chi session on deck.
06:30 – Light breakfast with tea & coffee.

07:00 – Visit Dark & Bright Cave
Take a local rowing boat to explore one of the most scenic caves in the bay – quiet, mysterious & perfect for photos.

09:15 – Back to the cruise for check-out.
10:00 – Early lunch on board.
12:00 – Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina & take the shuttle back to Hanoi.
15:00 – 15:30 – Transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

Day 5 – Lady Buddha Pagoda, Marble Mountain & Hoi An Old Town 

13:30 – Start the tour in Da Nang
Pickup from hotel & drive to Son Tra Peninsula. Visit Lady Buddha Pagoda – home to a 67-meter-tall statue overlooking the city & coast. Locals believe it protects Da Nang from storms.

Marble Mountain & Stone-Carving Village
Continue to Marble Mountain to explore caves, natural temples & viewpoints. At the foot of the mountain, visit Non Nuoc stone village — famous for handmade marble sculptures.

Hoi An Ancient Town (16:30)
Transfer to Hoi An for a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit historic houses, assembly halls, the Japanese Bridge & lantern-filled streets.

19:00 – Dinner with Hoi An specialties
20:00 – 21:00 – Transfer back to hotel in Da Nang.

Day 6 – Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Group Tour (Buffet Lunch)

Morning: Breakfast at hotel & 08:00 pickup.

Cable Car to Ba Na Hills
Ride one of the world’s most impressive cable cars to 1,487m above sea level.

Explore the Top

• Golden Bridge – panoramic views above the clouds

• Le Jardin D’Amour flower gardens

• Linh Ung Pagoda & spiritual area

• French Village – European-style town with plazas & cobblestone streets

• Fantasy Park – indoor amusement park with games & rides

Lunch: Buffet with 70+ dishes at the hilltop restaurant.
15:00 – Return via cable car.
16:00 – 17:00 – Back to hotel. Evening is free.

Day 7 – Departure Day | Transfer to Airport

Enjoy free time before your driver transfers you to the airport. End of services & see you next time!