Vietnam Essence: Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Overnight cruise, lantern towns & the reborn imperial city
Trip overview
Vietnam's greatest hits in one graceful journey. Kayak between the limestone towers of Ha Long Bay on an overnight junk cruise, ride baskets through Hoi An's coconut palms, release lanterns on the Thu Bồn river, and dig into the street food of Hanoi's old quarter with a chef. Consistently our top-rated value tour.
Overnight luxury junk cruise in Ha Long Bay
Lantern-lit Hoi An old town & river release
Hanoi street-food crawl with a local chef
Imperial citadel of Hué and Perfume River cruise
Basket-boat ride through Cam Thanh coconut forest
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days — tap any day to see what awaits.
Old quarter welcome phở dinner.
Departures & availability
Guaranteed departures operate even with small groups. Statuses update daily.
| Departure | Status | Price pp |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Guaranteed | $2,799 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Available | $2,799 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Few Seats | $2,799 |
What's included
- 9 nights hotels + 1 junk-cruise night
- Two domestic flights
- Daily breakfast + 5 dinners
- All entrances & boat trips
- Vietnamese national guide
Not included
- International flights
- Vietnam e-visa
- Travel insurance
- Tailor-made clothing
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