Vietnam
Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, old towns and a different kind of Southeast Asia trip
- Suggested trip
- 6 to 8 days
- Suited to
- friends and groups; couples
In 30 seconds
- Ideal length
- 6 to 8 days
- Best time
- February to April for most of the country. Central Vietnam, including Da Nang and Hoi An, can see floods and storms from September to November.
- Good for
- Friends / Group, Couple, Honeymoon, Custom
- Popular from
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Vietnam: Hoi An Streets
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Getting there
- Flight time
- 5 to 6 hours to Hanoi, usually one stop
- Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Approx 170 km, 2.5 hours
- Da Nang to Hoi An
- Approx 30 km, 45 minutes
Make the route work for you
Before you choose Vietnam
- Who this idea suits
- Friends / Group, Couple, Honeymoon, Custom. Travelling with children, elders or anyone with mobility needs? Tell us and we set the daily pace around them.
- Allow for your departure city
- Connecting flights from major Indian cities into Hanoi or Da Nang. We plan the full multi-city route once your group's cities are decided. Travel estimates vary with your actual starting point, traffic and operating conditions.
What should my written quote confirm?
- Property name, room category and meal plan
- Vehicle type, pickup point and arrival/return times
- Total cost, taxes, inclusions and optional extras
- Availability, payment schedule and cancellation terms
About this trip
Vietnam suits a group that's already done Thailand or Bali and wants something with a bit more culture and scenery in the mix. Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts, Hoi An's lantern-lit old town and Da Nang's beaches cover very different moods in one trip.
Read more about Vietnam
It's a slightly less crowded pick than Thailand for Indian travellers right now, which many groups specifically like.
How to reach: Connecting flights from major Indian cities into Hanoi or Da Nang. We plan the full multi-city route once your group's cities are decided.
The Reality Check
Trip highlights
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise among the limestone islands
- Hoi An's old town and lantern festival evenings
- Da Nang's beaches and the Golden Bridge
- Hanoi's old quarter and street food scene
- Ho Chi Minh City for groups extending the trip south
Sample itinerary
A starting point, not a confirmed booking. Changes depend on dates, access and availability.
What's typically included
- Hotel stay for your group size and category
- Airport transfers and inter-city transport
- One night on a Ha Long Bay cruise where included
- Daily breakfast
- Visa assistance and guidance
What's not included
- International flights to Vietnam, unless added to your plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything outside the listed itinerary
- Optional activities not included in the base package
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly listed as included on your final quote
Price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and visa costs at the time of booking. Send us your plan for a real quote.
- Itemised quoteEvery quote is itemised: the hotel and room type for each night, the vehicle, and which meals are included, so you can compare it line by line.
- Second opinion on any quoteAlready have a quote from another agency? Send it and we will tell you whether we can do the same trip for less. If we cannot, we will say so.
