Stay 1
3 nights
Hanoi
Begin at the Apricot Hotel, overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake and well placed for exploring the Old Quarter. Three nights allow time for Hanoi’s history, street life and food without treating the capital as a brief stopover.
Northern scenery, two nights on the bay & Hoi An
Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Lan Ha Bay & Hoi An
A beautifully paced journey from Hanoi to the landscapes of Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay, followed by five slower nights beside the river in Hoi An.
12 nightsLuxury four-centre holidayTailored personally
Our specialist view
Why this journey works
“This route gives northern Vietnam proper attention before finishing in Hoi An. Two nights in both Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay feel worthwhile, and keeping five nights for Hoi An gives the holiday a relaxed final chapter.”
Hanoi→Ninh Binh→Lan Ha Bay→Hoi An
Suggested itinerary
The journey, stay by stay
First-time visitors who want culture and scenery without rushing, with an overnight cruise and enough time at the end to enjoy Hoi An at their own pace.
Stay 2
2 nights
Ninh Binh
Travel south to Tam Coc Garden and stay in a Tonkin-style bungalow surrounded by rice fields and limestone scenery. Two nights give you time for the waterways, temples and countryside beyond a hurried day trip from Hanoi.
Stay 3
2 nights
Lan Ha Bay
Continue to the coast and board Heritage Line Ylang. A two-night cruise creates a much calmer experience, with time to appreciate the islands, sheltered bays and life on the water.
Stay 4
5 nights
Hoi An
Fly to central Vietnam and finish at Anantara Hoi An Resort beside the Thu Bon River. Five nights leave room for the old town, countryside and food, along with unplanned time by the pool or coast.
What makes it memorable
Highlights worth building around
- Three nights in Hanoi
- A garden bungalow in Ninh Binh
- Two-night Heritage Line Ylang cruise
- Limestone scenery and quiet waterways
- Five nights at Anantara Hoi An
- A slower finish beside the Thu Bon River
An idea, not a constraint
Keep what excites you. Change everything else.
Change the hotels, pace or experiences. This is where the genuinely bespoke part begins.