Classic Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue & Hoi An Tour
Discover Vietnam on this 15‑day tour from bustling Hanoi to the lantern‑lit streets of Hoi An. Begin in the Old Quarter, then cruise through the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay with Tai Chi at sunrise and a scenic seaplane flight. Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel and royal tombs before boarding the train to Hoi An. Experience basket‑boat rides in Cam Thanh, visit the ancient My Son temples, and enjoy free days to relax and shop. Personalized service ensures a seamless journey.
Highlights of the Trip:
- Food‑tasting walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
- Junk cruise in Ha Long Bay with Ti Top swim.
- Sunrise Tai Chi on deck and seaplane flight.
- Tour Hue’s Imperial Citadel and royal tombs.
- Scenic train to Hoi An and Cam Thanh basket‑boat ride.
- Bali & Indonesia
- Bhutan
- Borneo
- Cambodia
- China
- Halong Bay Cruises
- India
- Japan
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- North Korea Vacations
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Tibet
- Vietnam
Click to view suggestion list
What’s included
• Flights indicated in the itinerary
• Scenic in Halong bay by Seaplane 25 minutes
• Trains Hue – Da Nang.
• All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking guides
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Whats not included
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal travel insurance
• Vietnam Visa fees
Itinerary ideas
-
1
Welcome to Vietnam’s capital! Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, your driver will meet you just outside baggage claim and transfer you to your hotel in the Old Quarter.
-
2
Choose from:
Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Presidential Palace
Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi Opera House
West Lake & Pagoda
Late afternoon: enjoy a traditional water‑puppet show.
-
3
Enjoy the Old Quarter at your leisure—street food, cafés, or simply relaxing.
-
4
08:00 – Pick up at your hotel and drive to Ha Long Bay
12:00 – Arrive at the cruise port and embark
13:15 – Lunch while cruising among karst islets
15:30 – Luon Cave excursion by bamboo boat or kayak
17:00 – Swim at Ti Top Beach
18:00 – Sunset cocktail party & cooking class
19:30 – Seafood BBQ dinner
21:00 – Night‑time squid fishing
-
5
06:30 – Sunrise tai chi on deck
07:00 – Light breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries)
08:00 – Full breakfast
09:00 – Day cruise deeper into the bay (bring swimwear, change of clothes, sunscreen, shoes & flip‑flops)
09:30 – Kayaking at Drum Cave; swim or sunbathe at Virgin Beach
12:00 – Vietnamese set lunch on board
14:30 – Visit a pearl farm
18:00 – Pre‑dinner cocktail & cooking class
19:30 – Set‑menu dinner
21:00 – Night‑time squid fishing
-
6
06:30 – Sunrise tai chi on deck
06:45 – Light breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries)
07:15 – Explore Surprise Cave
09:15 – Check out and cruise back to port
09:30 – International brunch
11:00 – Disembark and transfer to your Halong‑bay hotel
14:30 – Transfer to Tuan Chau Island
16:00 – Scenic seaplane flight over Ha Long Bay
16:40 – Transfer back to your hotel
-
7
Morning: drive to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
-
8
Tour the Imperial Citadel and Emperor Tự Đức’s mausoleum.
-
9
Explore Hue at your own pace or relax at your hotel.
-
10
Board a scenic train to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An.
-
11
Morning: basket‑boat ride through Bay Mau coconut forest—learn rowing, crab fishing, net casting & coconut‑leaf crafts; lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town: Japanese Covered Bridge, Sa Huỳnh Museum, Phước Kiến Assembly Hall, silkworm workshop & Central Market
-
12
Morning visit to My Son Cham ruins; return by private boat. Afternoon at leisure in Hoi An.
-
13
Enjoy Hoi An’s shops, cafés, or beach.
-
14
Flight to Hanoi transfer to your hotel on arrival.
-
15
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flights.
Accommodation options
The itinerary price includes suggested accommodation. However, My Way Travel are fully customizable, and a specialist can help you choose the best option for your preferences and budget.
What our clients say about us

Alice B
22 March 2024 ★★★★★Vietnam is just epic in every sense! Stephen at My Way Travel built us a bespoke tour to our requested place's from HoChiMin to Phan Thiet, DaLat, NaTrang, HoiAn, Halong Bay ending in Hanoi & it was amazing! All hotels, 3 tour guides over 5 day tours , drivers & transport worked very well & Stephen responded very quickly to any queries. We can’t thank or recommend him highly enough for helping us create an amazing adventure for a 70+ couple where everything was booked & organised but we had plenty of free time to explore on our own & find places for dinner most nights of our 18day trip. I’ll admit I was a little worried about using an unknown to me online agent but I really didn’t need to worry. The only thing I/we got wrong was not realising how tiring a busy tour can be especially in the heat so I’d recommend having a few days on a beach or round a pool relaxing before retuning back to Europe of further afield! Thanks Stephen for creating a well priced pretty last min wonderful tour for us!

Kyle M
17 January 2024 ★★★★★Wow, what a trip and experience. My Way Travel did an excellent job in creating a customized private tour itinerary for our 5 week trip to Indochina. Stephen was very responsive and easy to work with in creating a perfect itinerary, customized to our interests, budget, and timeframe. The logistics were well managed and all the tour guides and drivers in all 4 countries were fantastic. Stephen kept in touch throughout our trip to ensure everything was going well. The drivers were all excellent, prompt, and very safe drivers. Special call out to our guides; Tony, Kay, and Loc in Vietnam, Sony and Sambath in Cambodia, and Anne in Thailand for a fantastic cultural and historical experience in your respective countries. These guides were the best and really made our trip special. The sights that we saw were incredible, including Ha Long Bay and of course, Ankgor Wat. We really enjoyed the elephant sanctuary in Laos and the Laos city of Luang Prabang is a hidden gem. The bike tours that we did in Hoi An (Kay) and the Mekong Delta (Loc) to really get into the countryside and engage with local families was an incredible experience that we really enjoyed and will always cherish. We even got to stop at a local school and interact with some of the school children trying to practice their English which was pretty cool. We had a great bike tour in Siem Reap (Sambath) and all the incredible temples around Ankgor Wat. The tours that we had to understand and experience these countries from a historical and cultural perspective, brought to life by our tour guides, really made this trip a unique experience. We were well taken care of throughout our travels and the service and people were so friendly. We would highly recommend My Way Travel for your next trip to SE Asia and will not hesitate to use them in the future. Hopefully you get lucky enough to have some of the tour guides that we had.

Garethbradburn
12 April 2024 ★★★★★This was the fourth trip we have done with My Way Travel and arranged by Stephen. As always it was impeccably organised from arriving in Bangkok, flights to Chiang Rai, tour to the elephant sanctuary, to Krabi for a few days at the beach then transfer to Phnom Pen for the higlight of our trip, a cruise up the Mekong on a seriously luxurious boat, then transfer to Seam Riep. The hotels were excellent, the transfers seemless with good english speaking guides. We cannot recommend Stephen more highly.

Leslie
16 May 2024 ★★★★★An amazing trip out together by Stephen at My Way Travel! This was our second trip ( went to Vietnam and Cambodia 2019). Stephen is great to work with- very flexible and listens to what we wanted to do. This trip was originally scheduled for April 2020. A honest company that asked if I wanted my deposit back and I said no - that I would use it in a future trip! How many companies around the world did this???? We had great guides In Bangkok and Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai. Fon was full of energy and fun in Bangkok. Ann was one of the best guides I have ever had- she took us to a couple of places not noted on the tour. We went for a hike at a waterfall and visited the cave where the Thai boys were rescued in the cave. Both Ann and Fon gave us wonderful suggestions for restaurants. I would absolutely recommend Stephen and My Way Travel! We plan to use him again in planning Bali!

Dzintars Naglis
24 April 2024 ★★★★★Last October 10, we contacted Stephen, the organizer of our dream trip to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in 2018, to ask about Bali trips. He enthusiastically confirmed his expertise in crafting Balinese adventures. We were thrilled to entrust My Way Travel with planning our Balinese getaway. On January 1, we embarked on our Balinese adventure, leaving behind the familiar comforts of Riga, Latvia. As our plane soared into the sky, our minds were filled with images of emerald rice terraces, cascading waterfalls, and serene Balinese temples. Our journey unfolded like a mesmerizing tapestry, each destination adding a new strand of enchantment to our memories. We immersed ourselves in the heart of Ubud, where the rhythmic melodies of gamelan and the intoxicating aroma of incense filled the air. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jatiluwih captivated us with its cascading rice terraces, a testament to the harmonious balance between humans and nature. From the lush jungles of Munduk, we discovered Tirta Gangga, a royal water palace adorned with statues and fountains. The tranquil ambiance of this enchanting haven enveloped us in a sense of serenity and rejuvenation. As our journey drew to a close, we found ourselves basking in the sun-kissed sands of Nusa Dua, where the crystal-clear waters beckoned us to take a refreshing dip. The delectable flavors of Balinese cuisine tantalized our taste buds, leaving us yearning for more of the island's vibrant culinary scene. With each passing day, our appreciation for Stephen's masterful planning deepened. He had seamlessly woven together a tapestry of experiences that perfectly matched our desires, transforming our Balinese adventure into an unforgettable symphony of sights, sounds, and flavors. While the word "perfect" may seem insufficient to describe the exquisiteness of our Balinese escapade, it remains the only word that truly captures the essence of Stephen's impeccable craftsmanship.

Stuart S
18 December 2024 ★★★★★We had a fantastic time exploring Vietnam, Thailand & Cambodia with My Way Travel. The trip was beautifully organized to ensure we saw it all, yet paced so that we had plenty of time for spontaneous discovery. The guides were superb, they clearly love their work and as a result, we received fascinating insights into the culture of each country. The pre-planning by the My Way Travel team made sure our specific areas of interest were also covered and we particularly enjoyed the private market tour, cooking class and dinner in Chiang Mai. As you would expect, accommodations and transfers were all top notch. We are looking forward to our next journey! Every activity was coordinated to perfection and we couldn’t be more happy.

Scott
5 May 2024 ★★★★★An amazing trip out together by Stephen at My Way Travel! This was our second trip ( went to Vietnam and Cambodia 2019). Stephen is great to work with- very flexible and listens to what we wanted to do. This trip was originally scheduled for April 2020. A honest company that asked if I wanted my deposit back and I said no - that I would use it in a future trip! How many companies around the world did this???? We had great guides In Bangkok and Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai. Fon was full of energy and fun in Bangkok. Ann was one of the best guides I have ever had- she took us to a couple of places not noted on the tour. We went for a hike at a waterfall and visited the cave where the Thai boys were rescued in the cave. Both Ann and Fon gave us wonderful suggestions for restaurants. I would absolutely recommend Stephen and My Way Travel! We plan to use him again in planning Bali!

Kyle
18 January 2024 ★★★★★Thank you for helping put together our truly "Amazing Thailand" trip. It went absolutely smoothly from the moment we set foot in Bangkok to the day we left Hong Kong. To a person, the guides were friendly and courteous. I can attest to your professional handling as well as personalization of the trip to provide a wonderful experience. Again, thank you!