Vietnam with Halong Bay Cruise (7 - 13 December 2026)
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Day-wise itinerary specially designed by Wander Womaniya for solo travelers
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Welcome Pho
Arrive at Hanoi (HAN) Airport, complete immigration, meet your group, and transfer to your hotel.
Settle in and enjoy an authentic bowl of Northern Pho (Beef/Chicken/Tofu) for a welcome dinner.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Ninh Binh Day Trip (Hoa Lu & Trang An)
07:30 AM: Depart Hanoi for Ninh Binh (~2-hour drive).
Visit the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (Dinh & Le Dynasties temples).
Local lunch featuring Vietnamese specialties.
Take a scenic sampan rowboat ride through the limestone karst grottos of Trang An (or Tam Coc).
Return to Hanoi by evening; free time around the Old Quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Halong / Lan Ha Bay Cruise Experience
08:00 AM: Check out and transfer via the expressway to the pier (~2.5 hours).
Board your cruise, receive a safety briefing, and enjoy lunch as the vessel sails past islets.
Explore Trung Trang Cave (Cat Ba Island) and swim or relax at Tra Bau Area.
Sunset party on the sundeck followed by a multi-course dinner on board.
Overnight on Cruise
Day 4: Checkout& Transfer for flight to Da Nang
Start early with Tai Chi or sunrise viewing, followed by breakfast.
Morning canoeing/kayaking around the bay cliffs.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Check out, enjoy brunch on board, and disembark at the pier.
Transfer directly to Hanoi Airport (HAN) for an afternoon flight to Da Nang (DAD).
Arrive in Da Nang, check into your hotel, and relax by My Khe Beach.
Overnight in Da Nang
Day 5: Coconut Village & Hoi An Ancient Town
Morning excursion to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for the traditional round basket boat ride.
Head into Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Stroll the historic lantern-lit streets, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, and take an evening boat ride to release floating paper lanterns.
Dinner featuring Hoi An regional specialties: Cao Lau noodles, White Rose dumplings, or Banh Mi.
Overnight in Da Nang
Day 6: Ba Na Hills & Da Nang City Highlights
08:00 AM: Head to Sun World Ba Na Hills; ride the cable car up to the Golden Bridge early to beat peak mist and crowds.
Explore the French Village, Fantasy Park, and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Late afternoon return to Da Nang.
Evening visit to Da Nang Night Market (Son Tra or Helio)
Overnight in Da Nang
Day 7: Departure from Da Nang
Breakfast at the hotel and morning at leisure for souvenir shopping.
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