Day by Day

Day 1 London – Hanoi

Fly overnight from the UK to Hanoi with Vietnam Airlines.

Day 2 Hanoi

Arrive in the morning in to Hanoi Airport. You will be met and transferred to your city hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing after your flight from the UK.

Day 3 Hanoi

Today will be spent visiting Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as part of your FREE day trip. You will be picked up from your Hanoi hotel and take the 3 ½ hour road trip to Halong Bay. En-route you’ll stop off at the Hong Ngoc Humanity Center, a handicraft outlet developed to provide support to communities in the area including people with disabilities. On arrival in Halong City, board your private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, famous for its spectacular limestone karsts jutting out of the peaceful green waters of the bay. The views are spectacular as you cruise amongst the nearly 2000 islands that fill the bay. Your Halong Bay cruise explores some of the grottos or caves that have formed in many of the islands that fill Halong Bay. You also drop in on a fishing village where we learn more about the local culture and customs of the local inhabitants. You can soak up the majestic atmosphere from the top deck to witness the stunning views or relax below in comfortable surroundings. Return to Hanoi by road in the late in the afternoon where you have a chance to reflect on this memorable day.

Day 4 Hanoi

Today is a full day to explore the sights and sounds of Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. Visit the legendry Ho Chi Minh Complex, take a stroll around the many museums and learn about Vietnam’s turbulent history, sample the vast array of Vietnamese street food’s that are on offer or even take a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter.

Day 5 Hanoi to Hoi An

This morning you’ll be collected from your hotel and transferred to Hanoi airport to catch your short internal flight to Da Nang where you’ll then be met and transferred to your Hoi An Hotel. Once you have checked-in to your Hoi An hotel the rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Day 6 – 10 Hoi An

Your days at leisure can be spent by simply relaxing on the beach or sunbathing at the hotel’s pool or exploring the many sights of the area. Why not take a sunset boat trip or visit one of the surrounding fishing villages. Visit the nearby areas of Hue or Da Nang or take a city tour. With 7 nights in Hoi An you can take advantage of the fact you have time to chill and relax and also experience the culture of this area of Vietnam.

Day 11 Hoi An – London

There is some more free time today before you are collected from your hotel and taken to Da Nang airport for your overnight flight home to London via Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi.

Day 12 London

Arrive back in the UK after enjoying what was hopefully a fantastic holiday!