10 days
Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills, Hue, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay
Drift through Cam Thanh’s coconut palms in a bamboo basket boat, watch Hoi An’s lanterns glow beside the river and walk across the Golden Bridge above the hills. Then fly north for Hanoi’s historic landmarks and a night among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands.
This 10-day Central to North Vietnam journey starts in Da Nang and finishes in Hanoi. Five nights in the same Da Nang base let you explore Hoi An, Ba Na Hills and Hue without changing hotels each day, with an independent beach day before the flight north.
Start with the moments you want to enjoy. Send Vietpower Travel your dates, group size, preferred hotel comfort and flight plans. We will connect the sightseeing, free time and bay cabin into a personal programme and quotation.
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Travel from your Da Nang hotel to Cam Thanh for a basket-boat experience beneath the coconut palms. Continue to Hoi An’s old trading streets, assembly hall and historic houses, then enjoy a local-speciality dinner. A Hoai River boat ride and floating lantern bring a gentle finish before returning to Da Nang.
Ride the cable car into Ba Na Hills for the Golden Bridge, gardens and French Village, with lunch and time around Fantasy Park. On a separate full-day outing, follow the coastal road towards Hue for Khai Dinh’s ornate tomb, the Imperial City and riverside Thien Mu Pagoda. A free Da Nang day follows, leaving space for your own beach time.
Your Day 6 flight connects Da Nang with Hanoi, with the rest of the day free after the airport transfer. The following day explores Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, Hanoi’s museums and the Temple of Literature. Travel to Ha Long Bay on Day 8 for a shared overnight cruise, returning to a Hanoi hotel on Day 9 before departure the next day.
The programme combines airport transfers, guided excursions, independent time and a cabin on a shared bay vessel. Your quotation identifies the private and shared land services, selected hotels and cruise, included activities and any upgrades. All flights are priced separately, including Da Nang–Hanoi; the displayed starting price is a planning reference for the published sample.
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The sample has five nights in Da Nang. Hoi An, Ba Na Hills and Hue are excursions from this base, so you return to the same Da Nang hotel rather than packing for a different hotel each day.
There are nine nights: five in Da Nang, three in Hanoi across the northern stay and one aboard a shared Ha Long Bay cruise. Hotel names, room types, the vessel and cabin category are specified in your personal quotation.
No. The published exclusions separate both international and domestic flights from the starting land price. Ask Vietpower Travel to quote the Day 6 flight and baggage alongside the rest of your holiday, or send us your own flight details.
The programme combines different arrangements. Airport transfers are listed as private, guided day tours may use shared services, and the bay vessel is shared with other travellers. Your quotation identifies each arrangement; private sightseeing upgrades can be requested.
Day 5 is yours to enjoy at your own pace, with breakfast and your hotel stay. You can relax by the beach or ask for a separately quoted excursion; additional guided activities and vehicle hire are arranged on request.
Expect old-town walking, steps at some monuments and a full-day road excursion to Hue. Ba Na Hills uses a cable car. Cruise kayaking and swimming depend on the selected vessel and conditions; tell us if you prefer gentler visits or more time to rest.
Your quotation specifies the cable-car ticket, guided visit and lunch. Separately ticketed attractions, wine-tasting packages and paid games are included only when expressly listed in your offer.
Yes. Tell Vietpower Travel which experiences matter most, the pace you enjoy and your accommodation budget. We will prepare a tailored programme and price before you confirm your booking.
Choose the experiences you want to remember: Hoi An’s lanterns, the Golden Bridge, Hue’s royal heritage or a quiet morning on the bay. Share your preferred dates and hotel style, and we will bring the details together for you.
Plan your Central and North Vietnam holiday on WhatsApp or email our travel team.
For a shorter stay on the central coast, explore our 7-day Central Vietnam holiday. You can also compare cabin styles in our Ha Long Bay cruise collection.
Highlights
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| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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| Day 1 | Da Nang | Airport arrival and private transfer; independent time | ||
| Day 2 | Da Nang, Cam Thanh, Hoi An | Basket boats, Hoi An old town, local dinner and lantern boat ride | B/D | |
| Day 3 | Da Nang, Ba Na Hills | Cable car, Golden Bridge, gardens and French Village | B/L | |
| Day 4 | Da Nang, Hue | Coastal road, Khai Dinh Tomb, Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda; return to Da Nang | B/L | |
| Day 5 | Da Nang | Independent beach day | B | |
| Day 6 | Da Nang, Hanoi | Airport transfers, flight to Hanoi and independent time | B | |
| Day 7 | Hanoi | Guided city landmarks, cultural museum, Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo | B/L | |
| Day 8 | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay | Transfer to harbour, bay cruise, vessel activities and overnight cabin | B/L/D | |
| Day 9 | Ha Long Bay, Hanoi | Bay morning, Sung Sot Cave and brunch; return to Hanoi | B/Br | |
| Day 10 | Hanoi | Breakfast and airport departure transfer | B |
Arrive at Da Nang Airport, where your driver meets you for the private transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day independently, with time to rest after your journey or take a gentle walk nearby.
Meals are at your own expense today. Overnight in Da Nang.
Travel from your Da Nang hotel to Cam Thanh’s coconut-palm waterways. A bamboo basket-boat experience introduces the riverside setting and local life before the journey continues to Hoi An.
Explore Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, a traditional merchant house and the Japanese Bridge area with your guide, with time for old-town lanes and local crafts. Enjoy a Hoi An speciality dinner, then take a Hoai River boat ride and release a floating lantern before returning to Da Nang.
Breakfast and dinner are included; lunch is at your own expense. Overnight in Da Nang.
Travel from your hotel to Ba Na Hills for the cable-car ascent. Walk across the Golden Bridge, explore Le Jardin d’Amour gardens and Linh Ung Pagoda, and enjoy the French Village’s mountain setting.
After lunch, spend time around Fantasy Park before descending by cable car and returning to your Da Nang hotel. Any separately ticketed attractions, wine-tasting packages or paid games are identified in your quotation.
Breakfast and lunch are included. Overnight in Da Nang.
Leave Da Nang for a full-day excursion to Hue, travelling along the coast with scenic stops around Hai Van Pass, Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon. Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, whose intricate decoration contrasts with the wider courtyards of the former imperial capital.
After a Hue-style lunch, explore the Imperial City and visit Thien Mu Pagoda beside the Perfume River. Return to your Da Nang hotel in the evening.
Breakfast and lunch are included. Overnight in Da Nang.
Enjoy a free day in Da Nang. Linger over breakfast, spend time by the beach or enjoy your hotel at your own pace. Extra excursions and vehicle services can be arranged separately if you would like to explore further.
Breakfast is included; other meals are at your own expense. Overnight in Da Nang.
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your separately ticketed flight to Hanoi. On arrival, continue to your Hanoi hotel and spend the rest of the day independently.
Breakfast is included; other meals are at your own expense. Overnight in Hanoi.
Explore Hanoi with your local guide, beginning with Tran Quoc Pagoda beside West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh complex and One Pillar Pagoda. Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology for an introduction to the country’s cultural traditions.
After lunch, continue to the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison Museum before returning to your hotel. The day’s museum visits and mausoleum access are confirmed for your travel date.
Breakfast and lunch are included. Overnight in Hanoi.
Travel from Hanoi to the Ha Long Bay harbour and board your shared overnight vessel. Enjoy lunch as the cruise begins among the bay’s limestone islands, then spend time on deck or join the afternoon activities arranged by the crew.
Kayaking or swimming follows the selected vessel’s programme and conditions, with a safety briefing before participation. Return on board for the late-afternoon activities and dinner, then settle into your cabin for the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight aboard the Ha Long Bay cruise.
Enjoy the bay in the early morning, with the option to join the vessel’s Tai Chi session. After breakfast, visit Sung Sot Cave as part of the selected Ha Long Bay itinerary, then cruise back towards the harbour.
Brunch is served according to the vessel’s programme before disembarkation. Transfer back to Hanoi and enjoy your final evening in the capital.
Breakfast and brunch are included. Overnight in Hanoi.
Enjoy breakfast and any remaining free time before your arranged transfer to Hanoi’s airport for departure. Your international flight is priced separately.
Breakfast is included. No overnight accommodation is included after departure.
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Arrival and departure: arrive in Da Nang and depart from Hanoi. The sample’s domestic flight is Da Nang–Hanoi on Day 6; all flights are priced separately. Send us your booked flight details so we can arrange the hotel stays and transfers around them.
Your nine nights: five in Da Nang, three in Hanoi across the northern stay and one on the bay cruise. Your quotation names the hotels, room configuration, vessel and cabin category, together with the private and shared touring services.
Walking and comfort: old-town streets, museum visits and some monument steps are part of the programme. Hue is a full-day road excursion. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a light layer for Ba Na Hills; tell us about mobility needs before booking.
Independent time: the arrival day, Day 5 and time after reaching Hanoi on Day 6 are kept flexible. Additional guided activities or vehicle hire are separately arranged when requested.
Visits and bay activities: museum calendars and mausoleum access affect the final sightseeing order. The cruise programme, kayaking, swimming and cave visits follow the selected vessel and prevailing conditions; the final offer identifies the actual arrangements.
Food and dietary needs: the daily plan lists nine breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners and one brunch. Tell us about allergies or dietary preferences so we can discuss suitable arrangements with the service providers.
Before you confirm, Vietpower Travel sends your personal programme and quotation with the included services, separately priced items and booking terms. Discuss your dates on WhatsApp or email our travel team.
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