Hanoi to Hoi An - 8 days


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Overview
Highlights
- Hanoi – Rickshaw ride through the French Quarter and explore the "36 Streets" of the Old Quarter
- Hue – Discover the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda and the Purple Palace, then visit the ancient Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Tra Que Village – Ride bicycles into the countryside and learn how to farm the land before enjoying a hands-on cooking lesson
- Halong Bay – Cruise the beautiful UNESCO-Listed bay aboard a junk boat, kayak, swim and explore the remarkable caves
- My Khe Beach (aka China Beach) - Take a stroll along this beautiful beach which featured in Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'
- Hoi An – Stroll around the enchanting UNESCO Listed Old Town with its picturesque riverside setting
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- 5 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
- Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves
- 1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)
- Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
- Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
- Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 8
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Itinerary

Xin Chao! Welcome to Hanoi, one of the region's most charming cities where French colonial elegance meets Asian spirit with attractive lakes, colourful pagodas and atmospheric streets. On arrival you will be met by our local representative and transferred to our joini...
Hanoi – Halong Bay. After breakfast this morning we leave Hanoi and transfer to the jewel in Vietnam's scenic crown - the incredibly beautiful Halong Bay. Board a comfortable junk boat to explore the emerald waters of the bay, dotted with green islets, and enjoy lunch...
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue. Early birds can enjoy a beautiful sunrise and test their Tai Chi skills on the sundeck or enjoy a traditional massage - the perfect way to start the day. Before heading back to port this morning we explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave (Surpris...
Arriving into imperial Hue this morning, we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the 19th-century capital. Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda with its 21-metre-tall tower, and explore the walled fortress of the Imperial Purple Palace, ringed by a moat with elaborate arche...
Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An. Bidding farewell to Hue we take a scenic drive along the coast via the Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds) to Hoi An. We stop en route for a stroll along My Khe beach, nicknamed 'China Beach' by the Americans during the war...
Today will be spent out in the countryside learning all about the rural way of life in Vietnam. We'll reach Tra Que village by bicycle, a leisurely ride on flat roads that take us through ride paddies and farm land. The option of a taxi is available locally for those ...
Today is completely free for you to enjoy Hoi An as you wish. Lose yourself in the cobbled streets lined with boutique restaurants, hip cafes, delightful craft shops and some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors (whose services come at a nominal price). If you prefer some R...
Saturday. Today marks the end of your time in Vietnam. A departure transfer will be provided to take you to Danang airport in time for your onward flight.
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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings
Fabulous trip
Extremely well organized and planned. Hung (Our guide) really made the trip a gem...
Hung was an amazing person and became also a good friend
Very kind and knowledgeable. He kept us informed ALL the time. You knew exactly where you were going and the short term plan ahead. This was great for a bunch of peo...
Tour was great, nice mix of things to do and see, but our Guide really went above and beyond to make our tour special
Hung met us at the hotel and assisted us with recommendations, help out when one of our tour party last their passports, gave us regular updates on the plans and had...
Tuan was full of information, friendliness, good humour, and fun
He provided wonderful insight and appreciation for the places we visited and Vietnam as a whole. I especially loved our cruise in Halong Bay, including kayaking thro...
Great mix of activity & culture, though I would have extended to Ho Chi Min if I had realised this was an option at the time of booking
A few concerns I am picking up with OTG, but not enough to spoil an awesome holiday, shared with a fabulous bunch of new friends. Really pleased with the way OTG man...
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- International flights and visa
- Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in USD or VND
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