Ha Long Bay & Da Nang Shoreline

Ha Long · Hoi An · Da Nang · 7 nights

Seven nights from Ha Long Bay to Da Nang, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Seven nights across three stops: Ha Long Bay for three nights, Hoi An for two and Da Nang for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Overnight on the Bay, Ancient Town, Marble Mountains and the Coast and Cat Ba and the Quiet Bays. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private overnight junk in a quiet bay. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private overnight junk in a quiet bay
Overnight on the Bay, Ha Long Bay
Cat Ba and the Quiet Bays, Ha Long Bay
Ancient Town, Hoi An
Marble Mountains and the Coast, Da Nang

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Overnight on the Bay, Ha Long Bay

Sailing among nearly 2,000 limestone islands, with kayaking into a lagoon, a cave visit and swimming from the boat. Lan Ha Bay is quieter than the main Ha Long route. Sailings are cancelled in storms.

Cat Ba and the Quiet Bays, Ha Long Bay

A tender to Cat Ba island's national park or the floating fishing villages of Lan Ha, with time to swim and cycle.

Ancient Town, Hoi An

The UNESCO-listed trading port on foot: the Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly halls, merchant houses and the riverside, with a ticket covering five heritage sites.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Ha Long Bay
Arrival in Ha Long Bay
Arrive at Hanoi, about two and a half hours by expressway to the cruise port and transfer privately to your base. Time today to board your boat and sail out among the limestone islands.
- Private transfer via Hanoi
- Board your boat and sail out among the limestone islands
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Ha Long Bay
Overnight on the Bay
Sailing among nearly 2,000 limestone islands, with kayaking into a lagoon, a cave visit and swimming from the boat. Lan Ha Bay is quieter than the main Ha Long route. Sailings are cancelled in storms.
- Kayaking among the karsts
- Sung Sot or Dark and Bright cave
- Sunset from the sun deck
Meals:
BLD
03
Day 3 · Ha Long Bay
Cat Ba and the Quiet Bays
A tender to Cat Ba island's national park or the floating fishing villages of Lan Ha, with time to swim and cycle.
- Cat Ba National Park or Viet Hai village
- Floating fishing village
- Bay swim
Meals:
BL
04
Day 4 · Hoi An
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Fly into Da Nang or take the coastal train over the Hai Van Pass. On arrival, walk the lantern-lit old town after the traffic ban starts in the evening.
- Fly into Da Nang or take the coastal train over the Hai Van Pass
- Walk the lantern-lit old town after the traffic ban starts in the evening
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Hoi An
Ancient Town
The UNESCO-listed trading port on foot: the Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly halls, merchant houses and the riverside, with a ticket covering five heritage sites.
- Japanese Covered Bridge
- Tan Ky merchant house and assembly halls
- Lantern-lit riverside in the evening
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Da Nang
Hoi An to Da Nang
Drive about 45 minutes north along the coast to Da Nang. On arrival, walk My Khe beach and along the river to the Dragon Bridge.
- Drive about 45 minutes north along the coast to Da Nang
- Walk My Khe beach and along the river to the Dragon Bridge
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
07
Day 7 · Da Nang
Marble Mountains and the Coast
The five limestone hills with their caves and pagodas, the stone carving village below, and the long city beach.
- Marble Mountains caves and lifts
- Non Nuoc stone carving village
- My Khe beach
Meals:
BL
08
Day 8 · Da Nang
Departure from Da Nang
A beach morning before the short run to the airport. Private transfer to Da Nang International in good time for your onward flight.
- A beach morning before the short run to the airport
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Is an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay worth it?+

Yes. Day trips spend most of their time on the road; an overnight lets you kayak, see the bay at sunset and sunrise, and reach quieter areas such as Lan Ha Bay.

Is Vietnam easy for vegetarians?+

Yes, with planning. Buddhist vegetarian restaurants (look for 'chay') are common, and Hoi An and Hue have strong vegetarian traditions. Indian restaurants exist in all big cities.

Is the e-visa straightforward?+

Yes. Apply on the official government portal only, with a passport photo and a scan of your passport. Approval usually takes three to five working days.

Where is the Golden Bridge?+

In the Ba Na Hills, about 45 minutes by road from Da Nang, at the top of a long cable car. The bridge is part of the Sun World Ba Na Hills park, which needs a ticket.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.