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Lanterns of the East

Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Hoi An

Dates

10 – 18 Oct 26

Duration

9 days / 8 nights

Group size

Max 14 travellers

Pace

Classic

Why you'll love this one

  • Overnight stay on a boutique junk boat in Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi Old Quarter experience by cyclo with egg coffee included
  • Lantern-making evening with a Hoi An artisan family
  • Tailored-in-24-hours experience with Hoi An’s famous local tailors
  • Farm-to-table lunch in Tra Que herb village
  • Explore Hanoi’s old streets, local cafés and cultural corners
  • Cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone cliffs and calm emerald waters
  • Sunset views from the deck during your Ha Long Bay cruise
  • Hoi An Ancient Town evening walk under glowing lanterns
  • Local food experiences featuring authentic Vietnamese flavours
  • Da Nang arrival with smooth private transfers
  • Curated cultural experiences with local guides
  • Relaxed itinerary designed for comfort, culture and beautiful photos
  • GoGo trip captain support throughout the journey
  • Perfect for couples, families and first-time Vietnam travellers
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Day by day, gently

  1. 1

    Private transfer to the French Quarter. Evening water-puppet performance and welcome pho — the real thing.

  2. 2

    Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's 36 streets, Temple of Literature, and Vietnam's famous egg coffee at a hidden café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

  3. 3

    Drive to the coast and board our boutique junk. Afternoon cruising among the karsts, sundowners on deck, cabins with picture windows.

  4. 4

    Tai chi on deck at sunrise (optional, gentle), kayak or bamboo-boat through a hidden lagoon, then back to Hanoi and fly south to Da Nang. Drive to Hoi An.

  5. 5

    Morning heritage walk: the Japanese Bridge, tea houses, temples. Evening free as thousands of lanterns light the river.

  6. 6

    Lantern-making with an artisan family, then lunch in the Tra Que herb village. Afternoon fitting at Hoi An's famous tailors — your suit arrives tomorrow.

  7. 7

    Free day at An Bang beach or by the pool. Optional My Son sanctuary excursion for the temple-lovers.

  8. 8

    Gentle basket-boat ride through the coconut palms of Cam Thanh, farewell dinner in a restored merchant house.

  9. 9

    Transfer to Da Nang for onward flights, tailor-made suits in hand.

Included

  • 8 nights accommodation, including one night aboard a boutique Ha Long junk boat
  • Daily breakfast
  • 5 curated meals
  • Internal flight from Hanoi to Da Nang
  • All private transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Hanoi Old Quarter cyclo experience
  • Egg coffee experience in Hanoi
  • Boutique Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
  • Hoi An lantern-making experience with an artisan family
  • Hoi An tailoring experience guidance
  • Farm-to-table lunch in Tra Que herb village
  • All planned experiences and entrance fees
  • GoGo trip captain throughout the trip
  • Local guides throughout the journey
  • Travel insurance up to age 70
  • On-ground coordination and travel assistance

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Tailoring costs
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Early check-in or late check-out charges
  • Shopping, laundry, minibar and tips
  • Any service not clearly mentioned under inclusions

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