Vietnam: North to Centre
The trip
Hanoi's Old Quarter, an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, and lantern evenings in Hoi An.
A first trip to Vietnam that covers the north and the centre without rushing either. Two nights in Hanoi, an overnight cruise through the karsts of Ha Long Bay, then a short flight down to Hoi An for the old town, the tailors and the beach.
Trip highlights
- Overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay
- Hanoi Old Quarter on foot, with egg coffee
- Hoi An lantern evenings on the Thu Bon river
- An afternoon at An Bang beach
Day by day
A working outline, not a fixed schedule — days can be swapped, slowed down or swapped out entirely.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Hanoi
Transfer to the hotel, then an easy first evening walking the Old Quarter.
- 2
Day 2
Hanoi at street level
Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature and the train street, with time for coffee the way Hanoi does it.
- 3
Day 3
Ha Long Bay cruise
Drive out to the coast and board your cruise — caves, kayaks and dinner as the bay goes quiet.
- 4
Day 4
Bay morning, fly to Da Nang
Sunrise on deck, back to shore by afternoon, then a flight south and on to Hoi An.
- 5
Day 5
Hoi An old town
The covered bridge, the market and the tailors by day; lanterns and the river by night.
- 6
Day 6
Departure
Breakfast and an airport transfer to Da Nang for your flight home.
What's included
Included
- 5 nights accommodation including one night on a Ha Long cruise
- Daily breakfast and meals on cruise
- Internal flight Hanoi – Da Nang
- All transfers and sightseeing transport
- Entry tickets for listed sightseeing
Not included
- International flights
- Vietnam visa and travel insurance
- Meals not listed in inclusions
- Personal expenses and tips
Experiences included
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Hanoi walking tour
- Hoi An old town
Where you'll stay
3–4 star hotels in Hanoi and Hoi An, plus a cabin on a Ha Long Bay cruise boat.
Good to know
- Placeholder pricing — confirm with Compass & Atlas before publishing.
- Cruise routes can change with weather conditions.
Along the way
Ready when you are
Questions about this trip?
Dates, hotels, flight timings, what it costs from your city — ask us anything before you commit to a thing.
Mon – Sat, 9:30am – 7:00pm IST