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Vietnam · 6-8 days

Vietnam North: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Hoi An

21.0°N · 105.8°E
At a glanceIf two or three weeks is not possible, this covers Vietnam's best-known highlights without the full north-to-south trek. Dry season Nov to Apr.
~12.5h flight estimate6 to 8 days£25 to £190+ per dayStraightforward
Before bookingEntry rules, health advice and local conditions change. Always check current official advice.Check current FCDO advice

The itinerary

  1. Hanoi2 nights
  2. Halong Bay2 nights
  3. Hoi An3 nights

Why this trip works

This itinerary combines history and culture, beaches and coastal time, and food and drink across Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Hoi An. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to relaxed daytime pace, balanced to lively evenings and mixed to hotspot crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has relaxed days, balanced evenings and a popular setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Best time to go

The strongest travel period is November to March. April and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights.

Jan22°CBest
Feb24°CBest
Mar27°CBest
Apr30°CShoulder
May33°COther
Jun34°COther
Jul34°COther
Aug34°COther
Sep32°COther
Oct30°CShoulder
Nov27°CBest
Dec24°CBest

Cost

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range, and £190+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £830 to £1160 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do you need for Vietnam North: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Hoi An?

This itinerary works best over 6 to 8 days across 3 stops: Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Hoi An.

When is the best time for this trip?

The strongest travel period is November to March. April and October are useful quieter alternatives.

How much does it cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range, and £190+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £830 to £1160 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

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