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Limestone karsts in Halong Bay
A boat in Southeast Asia
A plane on approach at golden hour
A table of local dishes

7 Days • 6 Nights

Splendors of Vietnam: Halong Bay & Hanoi Heritage

Southeast Asia

Hanoi's Old Quarter, Halong Bay's karsts and lantern-lit Hoi An

Curated Daily Narrative

Day-by-Day Journey

Seven days from the capital's old streets to the bay of descending dragons and lantern-lit Hoi An.

Hanoi | The French Quarter

Arrive in Hanoi and explore the boulevards and colonial villas of the French quarter.

A boat in Southeast Asia

Curated Activities

  • Private airport welcome
  • French quarter walk
  • Welcome dinner
Accommodation
Colonial Grand Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Dinner
Travel Time
Airport to Hanoi – approx. 45 Minutes
Transport Mode
Private Car

Hanoi | The Old Quarter

A private chef leads you through the Old Quarter's food streets.

A table of local dishes

Curated Activities

  • Chef-led Old Quarter tasting walk
  • Temple of Literature
  • Water puppet theatre
Accommodation
Colonial Grand Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Local walking tour
Transport Mode
On Foot & Private Car

Halong Bay | Among the Karsts

Board a luxury junk for an overnight cruise among thousands of limestone karsts.

Limestone karsts in Halong Bay

Curated Activities

  • Overnight junk suite cruise
  • Kayaking through sea caves
  • Sunset on the sundeck
Accommodation
Luxury Junk Suite (5★)
Meal Plan
Full Board
Travel Time
Hanoi to Halong – approx. 2.5 Hours
Transport Mode
Private Car & Junk

Hoi An | To the Old Town

Disembark and fly to Da Nang, continuing to the ancient trading port of Hoi An.

A boat on the water

Curated Activities

  • Tai chi on the sundeck
  • Flight to Da Nang
  • Old town evening stroll
Accommodation
Riverside Resort (5★)
Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Hanoi to Da Nang – approx. 1.5 Hours by Air
Transport Mode
Flight & Private Car

Hoi An | Tailors & Temples

Explore assembly halls, tailor shops and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Local dishes

Curated Activities

  • Old town heritage walk
  • Tailor fitting
  • Cooking class
Accommodation
Riverside Resort (5★)
Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Local walking tour
Transport Mode
On Foot

Hoi An | Lantern Night

Float on the Thu Bon River by wooden sampan as lanterns light the old town.

Karsts at dusk

Curated Activities

  • Private sampan lantern cruise
  • Beach afternoon at An Bang
  • Farewell dinner
Accommodation
Riverside Resort (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Local transfers
Transport Mode
Sampan & Private Car

Departure | Homeward

Transfer to Da Nang for your flight home.

A plane on approach at golden hour

Curated Activities

  • Breakfast at leisure
  • Private airport transfer
  • Return flight
Accommodation
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Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Hoi An to Da Nang Airport – approx. 45 Minutes
Transport Mode
Private Car

Dispatches From Our Guests

Traveler Chronicles

Reflections from couples, families, and solo explorers who journeyed with Summit Lanka across the years.

“Summit Lanka organized our 14-day family journey across Ceylon Tea Trails and Yala. Our private chauffeur, Mohan, was phenomenal—his historical knowledge and warmth made this the best journey our family has taken anywhere in Asia.”

Charles Wright London, United Kingdom

“The seamless combination of a private safari bungalow in Wilpattu followed by three days in an overwater villa in the Maldives was perfection. Truly effortless luxury without the usual booking friction.”

Jean-Marc Geneva, Switzerland

“Summit Lanka's diplomatic visa desk made our spontaneous travel transition from Dubai into Sri Lanka painless. The curated stays in Galle Fort were unforgettable architectural masterpieces.”

Ayesha Al-Sabah Dubai, UAE

Essential Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before embarking on this 7-day Vietnam journey.

Can this 7-day itinerary be reversed or modified?

Yes. Every journey is tailor-made, so we can reverse the route, add or remove nights, upgrade stays or swap experiences to suit your dates and interests. Your curator will confirm availability before anything is booked.

What visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is needed?

Requirements depend on your nationality and destination. Our visa desk checks the current rules for your passport and can prepare the application for you once your booking is confirmed.

What should I pack for this journey?

We send a destination-specific packing note with your final itinerary, covering weather for your travel dates, dress codes for religious sites and any special activity gear.

How do payment schedules, deposits, and cancellation policies operate?

A deposit secures your booking, with the balance due before travel. Exact amounts, dates and cancellation terms are set out in your confirmation folio and in our Terms & Conditions.

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