4–5 nights
North Vietnam Essentials
Keep the journey focused and enjoy Hanoi properly.
Why Vietnam works
One country, several completely different holidays.
North Vietnam is ideal for history, food and dramatic landscapes; Central Vietnam adds lantern-lit Hoi An and beach time. We build the route around how many days you have rather than trying to squeeze every city into one trip.
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Hanoi & food
Old Quarter, cafés, markets and guided street-food options.
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Halong Bay
Day cruises or overnight sailing depending on your pace.
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Ninh Binh
River landscapes, caves, viewpoints and countryside.
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Hoi An
Ancient town atmosphere with time for beach and leisure.
Choose your Vietnam route
Let the number of nights decide the map.
Vietnam is long and regional weather varies. A thoughtful route feels richer than collecting airports, hotel check-ins and rushed city tours.
6–8 nights
North + Central
Add a domestic flight and a contrasting second region.
10+ nights
Vietnam in Full
North, central and south without turning every day into transit.
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Do not add every famous stop.For most first trips, 7 nights covering north and central Vietnam gives a better experience than rushing through all three regions.
Find My Best Route →Popular Vietnam routes
Three easy starting points.
These are indicative land-package prices already used on our site. Final pricing depends on dates, hotel category, cruise choice and transfer type.
4 Days / 3 Nights
Hanoi + Halong Day Cruise
Hanoi • Old Quarter • Halong Bay
Ideal for a short first Vietnam trip with the capital and a modern day cruise.
Airport transfersCity tourHalong cruise
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USD 299 per person twin
5 Days / 4 Nights
Hanoi + Ninh Binh + Halong
Hanoi • Ninh Binh • Halong Bay
Add the Trang An countryside and Mua viewpoint to the classic north-Vietnam route.
Ninh Binh day tripMua viewpointHalong cruise
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USD 369 per person twin
7 Days / 6 Nights
Hanoi + Halong Overnight + Hoi An
Hanoi • Halong • Hoi An
A fuller holiday combining an overnight bay cruise with Central Vietnam.
Overnight cruiseHoi An stayPrivate transfers
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USD 649 per person twin
Indicative land pricing only. International flights, hotel category, festive supplements and availability may change the final quote.
Sample 7-day journey
North + Central Vietnam
Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hoi An
A comfortable framework for couples and families who want more than a rushed city break.
Day 1Arrive Hanoi and settle into the Old Quarter.
Day 2Hanoi highlights plus optional street-food experience.
Day 3Transfer to Halong Bay and board overnight cruise.
Day 4Disembark, return and connect onward toward Central Vietnam.
Day 5Hoi An ancient town and relaxed evening.
Day 6Leisure, beach time or optional Bana Hills / countryside tour.
Day 7Departure transfer.
Day cruise or overnight?
Halong is better when the cruise fits your schedule.
Day cruises work well on shorter trips. If your itinerary allows it, an overnight cruise gives you sunset, early-morning scenery and a much less rushed experience.
Day cruise for tighter itineraries
Overnight for a more relaxed bay experience
Multiple cruise categories available
When to visit
Vietnam weather changes by region.
There is no single perfect month for the entire country. We choose the route around the places you want to see and your travel dates.
North Vietnam
October to April is popular for cooler conditions. Summers are warmer and can bring showers.
Oct–AprPopular period for Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong with generally cooler conditions.
Feb–AugOften a useful window for Central Vietnam destinations such as Hoi An and Da Nang.
Year-roundVietnam can still be planned outside these windows by choosing the route carefully.
Vietnam FAQ
Before you book.
Is an overnight Halong cruise worth it?
Yes if you have the time. Day cruises are efficient; overnight cruises give a slower experience with sunset and early-morning scenery.
How many days are good for Vietnam?
Five to seven days works well for one or two regions. Ten days or more gives you room to combine north, central and south without rushing.
Can vegetarian or Indian-friendly meals be arranged?
Yes. We can communicate dietary preferences to hotels, restaurants and cruise partners, subject to what is available locally.
Can you include flights from India?
Yes. We can quote the land package together with suitable international and domestic flights based on your departure city.
Get a personalised quote
Tell us how you want to do Vietnam.
Dates, travellers, number of nights and preferred hotel level are enough to start.