Vietnam Tour Packages7 Day Vietnam Tour Package: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Hoi An
This 7 day Vietnam tour package from Adventure Indochina Travel Company runs from Hanoi to Hoi An in 7 days and 6 nights for $450 per person, based on 2 or more travelers. It carries a 5.0 rating from 29 reviews on Viator and the lowest grand-tour price on this site. You get a night on a Ha Long Bay cruise with a cooking class, a Ninh Binh day at Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave, a flight to Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, and a Hoi An day with basket boats. Meals and entrance fees are in the price. The Hanoi to Da Nang air ticket is not. This page breaks down what you get, what you pay extra and who should book a different package. Start with the full comparison of Vietnam tour packages.
About This Tour
Adventure Indochina Travel Company sells this listing on Viator under the code 8636P12 as a 7-day, 6-night small-group trip from Hanoi to Hoi An. Groups run to 15 people with an English-speaking guide on the excursions, and the operator says the trip can be customized. The route covers Hanoi, a Ha Long Bay cruise night, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and Hoi An.
The $450 price is per person and applies from 2 travelers, so a solo traveler pays more or should look elsewhere. Entrance fees, most meals and 6 nights at 3-star hotels in Hanoi and Da Nang plus the cruise are included. The Hanoi to Da Nang air ticket on day 5 is excluded, tips and personal expenses are excluded, and hotels are not named. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure.
$450 per person, from 2 or more travelers
7 days, 6 nights, starting with an airport pickup by private car
Airport pickup by private car on day 1 per the itinerary. The listing meeting point is the Adventure Indochina Travel Office
Up to 15 travelers, English-speaking guide
Hanoi Old Quarter hotel (1 night), Ha Long Bay cruise cabin (1), Hanoi hotel (2), Da Nang hotel (2), 3-star, hotels not named
Hanoi to Da Nang on day 5, ticket NOT included, add it to your budget
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners included per the meal list, drinks not stated
Hotel pickup included per the option name, the time is not stated
Hanoi to Da Nang air ticket, tips, personal expenses
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund
Check Dates and Availability
Starting times are not fixed in the listing, so check the calendar on Viator for live dates and the pickup-included option. The $450 rate needs 2 or more travelers.
You'll confirm the exact date and time on the secure booking page.
Quick answer 7-day Vietnam package in short
This 7 day Vietnam tour package costs $450 per person for 2 or more travelers, runs 7 days and 6 nights from Hanoi to Hoi An, and holds a 5.0 rating from 29 reviews. The Hanoi to Da Nang air ticket is excluded, so add it to your budget.
Key takeaways
- Entrance fees, most meals and 6 nights at 3-star hotels and on the Ha Long Bay cruise are included. See what the price covers.
- The day 5 Hanoi to Da Nang flight is the biggest extra. The full stop-by-stop plan is in the day-by-day account.
- If you want domestic flights inside the price, compare the 9-Day Vietnam Tour, South to North or the 8-Day Vietnam Tour, Saigon to Ha Long Bay.
- Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, which makes this an easy package to hold while you decide.
What the Price Actually Covers
The listing is clear on the inclusions and just as clear on the one big exclusion. Here is each line, drawn only from the Viator listing text.
Included
The inclusions list entrance fees, lunch, dinner and breakfast, plus 6 nights at 3-star hotels in Hanoi and Da Nang and on a cruise in Ha Long Bay. The cruise night on day 2 comes with dinner, a sunset party and a spring roll cooking class. Day 2 lunch and dinner, day 3 breakfast and lunch, day 4 breakfast and lunch, day 5 breakfast, day 6 breakfast and lunch, and day 7 breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered.
Private car airport pickup, a guide and vehicle for the excursions and the Ha Long Bay cruise are part of the transport.
Not Included
Three lines are excluded: tips, personal expenses and the air tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang. That flight on day 5 is the fact to act on. Book it yourself or ask the operator to quote it, and put the fare in your budget before you compare this $450 price with packages that fly you.
The 10-Day Vietnam Tour, North to South lists 2 domestic flights in its transport. The 9-Day Vietnam Tour, South to North shows 2 domestic flights on its itinerary but one in its inclusions, so read their inclusions line by line before you decide which model suits you.
What You May Pay on the Day
Drinks are not stated as included, so assume you buy them. Tips are excluded. There are no stated mandatory extras, no gala dinner surcharge and no holiday surcharge in this listing, unlike some rivals.
Cable cars are part of the Ba Na Hills visit on day 6 per the itinerary, and the Ba Na Hills entrance is an included sightseeing ticket, though the listing does not price it separately. If you travel alone, the $450 rate does not apply, because the price is for 2 or more travelers.
Line by Line
This table splits the listing into what is inside the $450 and what comes out of your pocket. The figures come from the operator's Viator listing for code 8636P12.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance fees | Yes | All listed sites, including Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge area |
| Ha Long Bay cruise night | Yes | Day 2, with dinner, sunset party and cooking class |
| 6 nights accommodation | Yes | 3-star hotels in Hanoi and Da Nang plus the cruise, hotels not named |
| Meals | Yes | 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners per the meal list |
| Hanoi to Da Nang flight | No | Day 5 air ticket is excluded, add it to your budget |
| Tips and personal expenses | No | Excluded per the listing |
| Drinks | Not stated | No drinks line in the inclusions |
| Airport pickup day 1 | Yes | Private car per the itinerary |
Sources: Wikipedia: Vietnam, UK FCDO: Vietnam
The view from the Mua Cave steps over Ninh Binh. Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing gives clock times for most of the week. Here is the run of days, with the drives, the flight and each overnight stop as the operator states them.
Days 1 and 2, Arrival and the Bay
Day 1 is arrival only. A private car meets you at the airport and takes you to a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, then the time is free. Day 2 starts early, with pickup at your Old Quarter hotel between 8:10 and 8:30 and the drive to Tuan Chau Harbor by 12:00.
You board at 12:30, check into your cabin and eat lunch on board at 13:00. Sung Sot Cave follows at 14:30 and Titop Island at 15:30 for the viewpoint climb and a swim. Back on the cruise at 17:00, the sunset party and spring roll cooking class run at 18:00 and dinner at 19:00.
You sleep in a cruise cabin.
Day 3, an Early Wake and a Long Drive Back
Wake at 6:00, breakfast at 7:30, and the boat cruises to Luon Cave at 8:30. Because of its low arc, Luon Cave is visited by small boat or kayak. You check out at 10:00, eat lunch while cruising back, and reach Tuan Chau at 12:00.
The bus then covers the return to Hanoi, arriving at the Old Quarter hotel at 16:00. That is a long road leg after an early start, so plan a quiet evening.
Day 4, Ninh Binh in One Day
Pickup runs 7:30 to 8:00 for the drive to Ninh Binh province, with a 15 to 20 minute break at 9:15. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital between 968 and 1010, comes at 10:30, and a buffet lunch at 11:45. At 13:00 you take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat through Tam Coc, then 45 minutes of cycling around the village from 15:00.
The bus gets you back toward Hanoi from 16:00, and you overnight again in Hanoi.
Days 5 and 6, the Flight and Ba Na Hills
Day 5 the car transfers you to the airport for the flight to Da Nang, and the ticket is yours to buy. The rest of the day in Da Nang is free and you sleep at a Da Nang hotel. Day 6 the car leaves at 8:00 am for Ba Na Hills, reached by cable car, with the climbing train to the top, Le Jardin D'Amour, Debay Wine Cellar and Linh Ung Pagoda, a second cable car to the French Village, a buffet lunch and Fantasy Park.
The Golden Bridge sits above 1,400 meters, about 150 meters long. You ride down at 15:00 and sleep in Da Nang again.
Day 7, Basket Boats and Hoi An
At 14:00 you take a bamboo basket boat through the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, with paddling, a boat race, fishing nets and crab catching. Then on to Hoi An, about 28 km south of Da Nang, walking the lanes by the Thu Bon River, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Fujian Assembly Hall. In the evening a lantern boat carries you along the river.
The service ends in Hoi An in the evening, and the listing's stay line for day 7 names a Da Nang hotel night, which conflicts with the 6-night product. Confirm the last night with the operator before you book.
Is Ba Na Hills Worth It?
The Ba Na Hills day on this tour, filmed in full. Third-party video by Ever Wondered Asia. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Who This Tour Rules Out
This listing suits a certain traveler and fails others. Read the limits before you commit, with an alternative for each case.
Solo Travelers
The $450 price applies from 2 travelers, so a person booking alone should expect a different rate. A north-only trip at a lower entry price exists in the 6-Day Ha Long, Ninh Binh and Sapa Tour, and the 3-Day Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay Cruise covers the bay and Ninh Binh in a shorter window.
Travelers Who Want Flights Handled
You buy the Hanoi to Da Nang air ticket yourself. If you would rather have domestic flights inside one price, the 9-Day Vietnam Tour, South to North and the 8-Day Vietnam Tour, Saigon to Ha Long Bay both list domestic flights, though the 9-Day inclusions say one flight against two on its itinerary, and the 10-Day Vietnam Tour, North to South adds Sapa and 2 domestic flights.
Health and Mobility Limits
The listing says the trip suits all physical fitness levels and is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. It is listed as wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and all areas and surfaces. The days still pack early starts, a 6:00 wake on the cruise and road legs of several hours, so judge your own stamina.
Viator lists age bands from infants 1 to 2 up to adults 18 to 80 for pricing, not as limits.
Travelers Who Dislike Shared Groups
This is a shared small-group product with up to 15 people, not a private tour. If you want a smaller cap, the 4-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour limits groups to 8. Note also that riding a motorbike in Vietnam needs a valid Vietnamese licence for engines of 50cc or more, and Canada says Canadian licences and International Driving Permits are not recognized, so check your licence before booking any self-riding add-on.
The Constellation of Literature pavilion at the Temple of Literature, Hanoi. Photo: Xiquinho Silva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
The trip starts in Hanoi and ends in Hoi An, so you need to reach Hanoi first and plan your exit from Da Nang or Hoi An.
Reaching Hanoi
Most international flights land at Noi Bai Airport (HAN), which serves Hanoi. The tour includes airport pickup by private car on day 1, so you do not need to arrange the first transfer. SIM card kiosks in the Noi Bai arrivals hall open for every flight, and a physical SIM requires passport registration, with a 30-day tourist SIM running about 150,000 to 200,000 VND in a city store and 250,000 to 300,000 VND at the airport.
Vietnam's e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 days and costs US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry.
Add Days in Hanoi
Day 1 afternoon and evening are free in the Old Quarter, and the listing states no fixed departure time on arrival day. The Temple of Literature lists 70,000 VND for adults on Vietnam Tourism's 2026 page, with older sites showing 30,000 VND, and opens 8:00 to 17:00 with last entry at 16:30, and it closes for several days around Tet. A banh mi costs 12,000 to 25,000 dong and noodle soup 20,000 to 35,000 dong, so self-guided eating days in Hanoi are cheap.
For more time in the mountains before or after, the 3-Day Sapa Trekking and Homestay Tour fits around a Hanoi start.
Add Days After Hoi An
The tour ends in Hoi An in the evening, and the itinerary lists a final Da Nang hotel night whose status you must confirm. Hoi An lies about 28 km south of Da Nang, and a GrabCar from Da Nang airport to the Da Nang centre runs about 80,000 to 120,000 VND according to one guide, or 50,000 to 70,000 VND plus a 30,000 VND pickup fee according to another, so treat those as a range. The south is missing from this route entirely, and the 6-Day South Vietnam and Island Tour covers Cu Chi, the Mekong Delta, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc as a separate leg.
For how the whole country fits together, read the Vietnam itinerary and the guide to the best time to visit Vietnam.
Day by Day Itinerary
Times below come straight from the operator's listing. Where no clock time is given, the step is labeled by phase.
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Day 1
Arrive Hanoi, airport pickup
A private car meets you at the airport and drives you to a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Check in, then the rest of the day is free after your flight. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 2, 8:10 to 8:30
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Pickup at your Old Quarter hotel, arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor by 12:00, boarding at 12:30. Lunch at 13:00, Sung Sot Cave at 14:30, Titop Island at 15:30, sunset party and cooking class at 18:00, dinner at 19:00. Overnight in a cruise cabin.
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Day 3, 6:00 to 16:00
Luon Cave, back to Hanoi
Early wake, breakfast at 7:30, Luon Cave by small boat or kayak at 8:30, checkout at 10:00, lunch while cruising, Tuan Chau at 12:00. The bus reaches the Hanoi Old Quarter hotel at 16:00. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 4, 7:30 to 16:00
Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave
Pickup 7:30 to 8:00, short break at 9:15, Hoa Lu at 10:30, buffet lunch at 11:45, a 1.5-hour bamboo boat at Tam Coc at 13:00, 45 minutes of cycling from 15:00, bus back from 16:00. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 5
Flight to Da Nang
The car transfers you to the airport for the Hanoi to Da Nang flight, the one ticket not in the price. The rest of the day is free in Da Nang. Overnight at a Da Nang hotel.
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Day 6, 8:00 to 15:00
Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
Leave at 8:00 am, reach Ba Na Hills by cable car, ride the climbing train, see Le Jardin D'Amour, Debay Wine Cellar and Linh Ung Pagoda, then the French Village, buffet lunch and Fantasy Park. The Golden Bridge sits above 1,400 meters and spans about 150 meters. Cable car down at 15:00. Overnight in Da Nang.
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Day 7, from 14:00
Basket boats and Hoi An
A bamboo basket boat through the Cam Thanh coconut forest from 14:00, then Hoi An ancient town on foot with the Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall, and an evening lantern boat on the river. The service ends in Hoi An in the evening. The listing also names a Da Nang hotel night here, so confirm the last night.
Pros and Cons
An honest weighing of this listing against the rest of the field.
What we genuinely like
- $450 per person is the lowest grand-tour price on this site, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure lowers the risk of holding a date
- A real cruise night in Ha Long Bay with dinner, a sunset party and a cooking class is inside the price
- Entrance fees and 12 meals across the week are included, with no stated gala dinner or holiday surcharge
- The route covers both bay and central coast, from Sung Sot Cave to the Golden Bridge and Hoi An
The honest downsides
- The Hanoi to Da Nang air ticket on day 5 is excluded, and you must budget the fare on top of the $450
- The itinerary lists a Da Nang hotel night on day 7 while the product sells 6 nights and ends in Hoi An in the evening, so the last night needs written confirmation
- Day 3 starts at 6:00 and the bus back from Ha Long Bay reaches Hanoi at 16:00, and day 4 is another full Ninh Binh day with early pickup, so the north runs at pace
- Hotels are not named, so you cannot check the exact 3-star property before booking
- The price is for 2 or more travelers and groups run to 15, so solo travelers pay a different rate and no day is private
Who it's NOT for: Not for solo travelers, not for anyone who wants domestic flights and hotels named in the price, and not for travelers who want a slow week with late mornings.
Questions About This Tour
Does the $450 price include the Hanoi to Da Nang flight?
No. The listing excludes air tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang, so the day 5 flight is your own cost on top of the $450. The 10-Day Vietnam Tour, North to South lists 2 domestic flights in its transport if you want flights inside the price.
Where do I sleep on this 7 day Vietnam tour package?
Across 6 nights you stay 1 night in a Hanoi Old Quarter hotel, 1 night in a cruise cabin in Ha Long Bay, 2 nights in a Hanoi hotel and 2 nights in a Da Nang hotel, all 3-star and none named. The 8-Day Vietnam Tour, Saigon to Ha Long Bay names its hotels as 3-star or similar in the same style.
Is the last night in Hoi An or Da Nang?
The itinerary lists a Da Nang hotel night on day 7, but the product sells 6 nights and the service ends in Hoi An in the evening. Confirm the last night with the operator before paying, or consider the 9-Day Vietnam Tour, South to North, which ends in Hanoi and lists domestic flights in its inclusions.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund. The 12-Day Vietnam and Cambodia Tour asks for 6 days notice instead, and the 14-day listing is all sales final, so this listing is on the flexible end.
Is this tour suitable for children and wheelchair users?
The listing states wheelchair accessibility including the transportation, specialized infant seats are available, and Viator lists price bands for infants 1 to 2, children 3 to 12, youths 13 to 17 and adults 18 to 80, which are pricing bands rather than age limits. Note the trip is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, and the Is Vietnam safe guide covers general health and safety basics.
How big is the group and what language is the guide?
Groups run up to 15 travelers and the guide language stated is English, with the product sold as a shared small-group trip rather than private. Compare that with the 4-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour, which caps groups at 8 in the mountains.
What should I budget beyond the tour price?
Add the Hanoi to Da Nang airfare, tips, drinks and personal expenses, and a Vietnam e-visa at US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry. Street food is cheap, with banh mi at 12,000 to 25,000 dong, and the Vietnam trip cost guide walks through the rest.
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