Vietnam Highlights — Hanoi, Ha Long & Da Nang
Northern and central Vietnam done properly — an overnight cruise among Ha Long's karsts, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and Hoi An's lantern-lit lanes.
Hanoi (2N), Ha Long Bay (1N), Da Nang (2N), Hoi An (2N)
Overview
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay with kayaking and a cave visit
- Ba Na Hills cable car and the Golden Bridge
- Hoi An Ancient Town by night, with a lantern boat ride
- Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and a water-puppet show
- Internal flight from Hanoi to Da Nang included
- Marble Mountains and My Khe Beach
Northern and central Vietnam done properly — an overnight cruise among Ha Long's karsts, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and Hoi An's lantern-lit lanes.
Vietnam Highlights — Hanoi, Ha Long & Da Nang runs for 7 nights and 8 days across Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Best in the drier shoulder months, when the north is clear and the central coast is calm.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Hanoi
Arrival transfer and check in. Evening walk through the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Day2
Hanoi city tour
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and the Train Street. In the evening, a traditional water-puppet performance. Lunch included. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Day3
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
Drive to Ha Long and board your cruise boat. Sail among the limestone karsts, visit a cave, kayak in a quiet inlet and watch sunset from the sun deck. All meals on board. Overnight on the cruise.
- Day4
Ha Long to Da Nang
Sunrise on deck, brunch as the boat returns to harbour, then drive to Hanoi for the internal flight to Da Nang. Check in on arrival. Overnight in Da Nang.
- Day5
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
A full day at Ba Na Hills, reached by one of the world's longest cable cars, taking in the Golden Bridge, the French Village and the gardens. Lunch included. Overnight in Da Nang.
- Day6
Marble Mountains and transfer to Hoi An
Morning at the Marble Mountains with their caves and pagodas, then the short drive to Hoi An. Afternoon walking tour of the Ancient Town — the Japanese Covered Bridge, the assembly halls and the tailoring streets. Evening lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon river. Overnight in Hoi An.
- Day7
Hoi An at leisure
A free day for a cooking class, a cycle through the rice paddies to An Bang beach, or a fitting if you have ordered tailoring. Overnight in Hoi An.
- Day8
Departure
Transfer to Da Nang airport for your onward flight.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Internal flights within the itinerary as specified
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Visa documentation support and file preparation by our in-house desk
- Basic overseas travel insurance for travellers up to 59 years
- Services of an experienced tour manager throughout the journey
- Indian meals arranged wherever the route allows, as detailed day-wise
- Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with all meals on board
- Internal flight Hanoi to Da Nang
- Ba Na Hills cable car and entry
- Water-puppet show tickets
- Hoi An lantern boat ride
Exclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Visa fees, and any biometric or service charges levied by the consulate
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Insurance premium loading for travellers aged 60 and above, and for pre-existing conditions
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 2 | Hanoi La Siesta Premium or similar | 4 Star |
| Ha Long Bay | 1 | Cristina Diamond Cruise or similar | Deluxe Cabin |
| Da Nang | 2 | Sala Danang Beach Hotel or similar | 4 Star |
| Hoi An | 2 | Little Riverside Hoi An or similar | 4 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹71,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹67,586 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹99,222 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹58,958 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹44,578 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 30% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.