Tour Hanoi To Hoi An - Feel Free Travel

Guide

Our Feel Free Group Leaders are passionate about what they do and where we visit, whether you want interesting local facts, a dance partner on the beach, top tips on where to eat & drink or just a friend to chill with, they will be with you every step of the way, introducing you to our local friends, sharing the adventure and joining in with all the fun!

Meals

You should expect almost all your breakfasts to be included to allow us to get the best out of each day. You’ll also get a few lunches on day trips and the odd dinner. We try and find a good balance between including meals and giving you the flexibility to eat what you fancy. Check the itinerary descriptions above for exactly what meals are included on which day.

Transport

All Local Transport; Airport Pick Up Taxi Rickshaw Traditional Junk Boat Train Bus Flights to and from Vietnam are to be arranged seperately

Others

✔ Locally guided city orientation in Hanoi ✔ Ride a rickshaw in the Old Quarter ✔ Taste the local flavours & delicacies ✔ Experience bars & nightlife in Hanoi ✔ Overnight cruise in Halong Bay ✔ Lunch with a dreamy view onboard ✔ Kayaking around Halong Bay ✔ Family style dinner in Ninh Binh ✔ Meet our local friends and try rice wine ✔ Explore Tam Coc by bicycle ✔ Traditional paddle boat in Ninh Binh ✔ Hike to the top of Lying Dragon Viewpoint ✔ Jump aboard the overnight train to Hue ✔ Locally guided city orientation in Hue ✔ Explore the Thien Mu Pagoda & Imperial Citadel ✔ Visit our local community project in Hue ✔ Cruise the Hai Van Pass by road ✔ Waterfalls and viewpoints along the pass (seasonal) ✔ Experience Hoi An’s best nightlife ✔ Freetime to enjoy the beach & explore in Hoi An ✔ Authentic farm visit & cooking school ✔ Traditional basket boat experience ✔ Lantern making class in Hoi An

Accommodation

We pay close attention to safety, comfort and convenience to give you the best possible stay in every spot we visit. Our Vietnam trip will be twin-share hotel/guesthouse accommodation with 2 people per room. If you’re travelling with a friend or partner, be sure to make this clear on the booking form, and we’ll make sure you are sharing together. If you’re travelling solo, you’ll be paired up with another traveller of the same sex. >> Mina Hotel, Hanoi Old Quarter >> Traditional Junk Boat. Ha Long Bay >> Tam Coc Valley Bungalows, Ninh Binh >> Overnight Airconditioned Sleeper Train >> Rosaleen Boutique Hotel, Hue >> Lantana Boutique Hotel, Hoi An *IMPORTANT: The accommodations listed above are subject to change and not something we can 100% guarantee. In the unlikely event of operational challenges, we will try our best to offer something of an equivalent standard.

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Flights

International flights to & from Vietnam are not included in the tour price. But you’ll be happy to know we offer an airport pickup service. Just let us know your arrival details and we’ll help get it sorted!

Insurance

Travel insurance is an essential part of your trip preparation. It’s not only a smart idea to get covered, but it will also give your loved ones peace of mind. We actually require all customers to show proof of coverage at the beginning of the tour. We’ll need to see your name, area of cover and dates that the insurance is valid. It’s a good idea to get this sorted ASAP to ensure you’re covered for all eventualities.

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Day 1 Arrive In Hanoi ?
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Hanoi ?

You’ve waited long enough, and now it’s time to head to the airport with your bags packed and set off on that big adventure to Vietnam. Don’t worry, we’ll have a driver waiting for you at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN); they’ll be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name. Like all our other group tours, the first day is all about settling in and finding your bearings. We suggest aiming to arrive in the middle of the day to give yourself time to freshen up, explore, or simply catch up on some sleep. We’ll head out for dinner and drinks at one of our favourite spots this evening!

? Location: Hanoi

?️ Where we stay: Mina Hotel, Hanoi Old Quarter

?? Key highlights: Airport pickup, getting settled in, dinner & chilled drinks
Day 2 Walking Tour Of The Old Quarter ??
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Walking Tour Of The Old Quarter ??

There’s no better way to explore the narrow streets of Hanoi than on a walking tour. We’ll introduce you to local flavours and indulge in a delicious meal at one of our favourite spots for lunch. Once we’ve satisfied our hunger and quenched our thirst, we’ll hop onto three wheels and explore the rest of the Old Quarter by Rickshaw. After dark, we’ll make our way to the legendary ’Beer Street’. The best way to experience it is by grabbing a stool and witnessing the craziness unfold (don’t worry, they serve other drinks, not just beer).

? Location: Hanoi

?️ Where we stay: Mina Hotel, Hanoi Old Quarter

?️ Included meals: Breakfast

?? Key highlights: Walking tour of the Old Quarter, rickshaw ride, try egg coffee
Day 3 Overnight Boat In Halong Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Overnight Boat In Halong Bay

Today, we board a traditional ‘junk boat’ and cruise through one of the world’s seven natural wonders - Halong Bay. We’ll get settled in and enjoy lunch with a view before finding ourselves a resting spot and dropping anchor. It’s time to grab a paddle and explore by kayak before heading back on board for sunset cocktails!

? Location: Halong Bay

?️ Where we stay: Traditional Junk Boat

?️ Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

?? Key highlights: Arrive in Halong Bay, lunch with a view, kayaking & sundowners
Day 4 Ha Long To King Kong ?
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long To King Kong ?

We’ll start the day with Tai Chi for sunrise and explore the local fishing villages by rowing boats. After breakfast, we’ll head further off the beaten track to 1 of our favourite places in Vietnam, Ninh Binh. Known for its rolling rice fields and limestone cliffs, Ninh Binh was home to the King Kong movie - Skull Island. We’ll arrive, introduce you to our local friends, get checked in and enjoy the pool before we tuck into our family-style dinner with a few glasses of local rice wine!

? Location: Ninh Binh, Tam Coc

?️ Where we stay: Tam Coc Valley Bungalows

?️ Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

?? Key highlights: Tai Chi, a local fishing village, travel to Ninh Binh
Day 5 Time To Bicycle & Paddle Around Tam Coc
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Bicycle & Paddle Around Tam Coc

Today is a real highlight for most as we cycle through the countryside, stopping to chat with locals while taking in our surroundings. We’ll park our bikes and hop into traditional paddle boats, cruising through caves and rice fields... a truly unique experience not to be missed! We’ll finish the day by heading to the summit of the Lying Dragon Mountain for an incredible 360-degree view. We’ll board the overnight train as a group tonight, reminiscing on the good times so far!

? Location: Ninh Binh, Tam Coc

?️ Where we stay: Overnight sleeper train

?️ Included meals: Breakfast

?? Key highlights: Explore by bicycle & paddle boat, Lying Dragon Mountain, overnight train
Day 6 Giving Back To Those Who Need It Most ?
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Giving Back To Those Who Need It Most ?

Wakey wakey, today we arrive in the cultural capital of Vietnam! Hue is home to some of Vietnam’s best cuisine and coffee shops. You’ll find heaps of historical landmarks like the Imperial City, ancient temples and the Thien Mu Pagoda. After visiting some of these cultural sites, we head to a community project that is very close to our hearts. Today will definitely give you that warm fuzzy feeling and leave your heart complete.

? Location: Hue

?️ Where we stay: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel

?️ Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

?? Key highlights: Arrive in Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel, community project visit
Day 7 Road Trippin’ To The City Of Lanterns
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Road Trippin’ To The City Of Lanterns

Time to take the ride over one of the most iconic roads in Vietnam, the Hai Van Pass. Spend the afternoon cruising through the windy mountain roads. We’ll stop for lunch at 1 of our favourite spots and no doubt cool off at a waterfall (seasonal). The views across the pass are truly incredible. We’ll roll into Hoi An with enough time to go explore and maybe even grab a fruity shirt for our party night out!

? Location: Hai Van Pass, Hoi An

?️ Where we stay: Lantana Boutique Hotel

?️ Included meals: Breakfast

?? Key highlights: Roadtrip on the Hai Van Pass, waterfall (seasonal), viewpoints
Day 8 Time To Relax And Explore ?
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Relax And Explore ?

After seven fun-filled days, it’s time to slow things down and spend three nights in the enchanting city of Hoi An. There is plenty to keep you occupied, from brunch cafes and tailor shops to a beach just a short 15-minute bicycle ride away. Of course, we have some activities planned to keep you engaged, including a visit to our local friend’s farm and their neighbouring cooking school. If that’s not enough, we’ll take you to the local coconut groves by traditional basket boat and get hands-on with a lantern-making class. Hoi An is always a favourite among backpackers and solo travellers.

? Location: Hoi An

?️ Where we stay: Lantana Boutique Hotel

?️ Included meals: 2 x Breakfast, 1 x Cooking class, 1 x Dinner

?? Key highlights: Free time, beach, cooking class, traditional basket boats, lantern making
Day 9 It’S Time To Check Out And Say Your Goodbyes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

It’S Time To Check Out And Say Your Goodbyes

It’s not going to be easy, but today is checkout day and the time to say goodbye after an incredible 10 days in Vietnam. I’m sure you’ll be reminiscing over breakfast and trying to piece all those happy emotions together before you set off on your journey home or to your next destination. The tour finishes in Hoi An, the closest airport is Da Nang International (DAD), approximately 1 hour from the hotel. The final day has no plans, so you can leave anytime that works best for you!

? Location: Hoi An

?️ Included meals: 1 x Breakfast

?? Key highlights: Check out & onward travel

❗️ Important: Those who opted for the longer North to South - 15 day trip will continue on.

Ideas and things to do after your Vietnam trip…

>> Extend your trip and head south to Nha Trang, Mui Ne & Ho Chi Minh

>> Spend a few extra days in Da Nang

>> Hop across to Cambodia or Laos

>> Tag us on social media @feelfree.travel ?

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Itinerary of your trip Hanoi To Hoi An - Feel Free Travel

Arrive In Hanoi ?

Walking Tour Of The Old Quarter ??

Overnight Boat In Halong Bay

Ha Long To King Kong ?

Time To Bicycle & Paddle Around Tam Coc

Giving Back To Those Who Need It Most ?

Road Trippin’ To The City Of Lanterns

Time To Relax And Explore ?

It’S Time To Check Out And Say Your Goodbyes

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