Vietnam Adventure & Leisure Itinerary: Dec 27 2025 – Jan 1 2026

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Old Quarter Exploration

Morning: Arrive at Nội Bài International Airport and transfer to La Siesta Premium Hanoi (booking: Booking.com). Check‑in and freshen up before heading out.

Afternoon: Join a guided Old Quarter Walking Tour to discover historic lanes, street food stalls, and the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake. Stop for a coffee at a local café.

Evening: Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show at Thăng Long Theatre, followed by dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the lake.

Day 2: Ha Long Bay Adventure

Morning: Transfer to Ha Long Bay (≈2 h) and board the Bhaya Classic Cruise (booking: Bhaya). Set sail and enjoy a welcome brunch.

Afternoon: Explore Surrounding Caves and take part in a Kayaking Excursion around the limestone karsts. Lunch is served on board.

Evening: Relax on the deck with a sunset cocktail, followed by a seafood dinner and optional night squid fishing.

Day 3: Travel to Da Nang & Marble Mountains

Morning: Disembark after breakfast and return to Hanoi for a short flight to Da Nang (≈1 h, booking: Vietnam Airlines).

Afternoon: Check into Fusion Suites Da Nang (booking: Booking.com) and visit the Marble Mountains (entrance fee included).

Evening: Stroll along My Khe Beach, enjoy fresh seafood at a beachfront restaurant, and unwind at the hotel’s rooftop pool.

Day 4: Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Nightlife

Morning: Take the cable car to Ba Na Hills for the SunWorld amusement park and the iconic Golden Bridge (ticket: Banahills.com).

Afternoon: Return to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An (≈30 min). Check into Little Riverside Hoi An (booking: Booking.com).

Evening: Join a Hoi An Cooking Class (booking: Viator) and later wander the lantern‑lit streets, releasing a lantern on the Thu Bồn River.

Day 5: New Year’s Eve in Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (≈1.5 h, same airline). Check into Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint (booking: Booking.com).

Afternoon: Take a city sightseeing tour covering the War Remnants Museum, Notre‑Dame Cathedral, and bustling Ben Thanh Market.

Evening: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Saigon Skydeck Rooftop Party (booking: Eventbrite), featuring live DJ, fireworks, and a complimentary champagne toast.

Day 6: Relaxed Morning & Departure

Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a short spa session at the hotel’s wellness center.

Afternoon: Free time for last‑minute shopping or a river cruise on the Saigon River.

Evening: Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.

Time and Cost Estimates

• La Siesta Premium Hanoi (2 nights) – 2 days – $240
• Old Quarter Walking Tour – 3 h – $30
• Water Puppet Show – 2 h – $15
• Bhaya Classic Ha Long Bay Cruise (2 nights) – 2 days – $180
• Kayaking in Ha Long Bay – 2 h – $25
• Domestic flight Hanoi → Da Nang – 1 h – $80
• Fusion Suites Da Nang (2 nights) – 2 days – $200
• Marble Mountains entry – 2 h – $5
• Ba Na Hills SunWorld ticket – 5 h – $60
• Little Riverside Hoi An (1 night) – 1 day – $110
• Hoi An Cooking Class – 4 h – $45
• Lantern release on Thu Bồn River – 1 h – $10
• Domestic flight Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City – 1.5 h – $90
• Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint (1 night) – 1 day – $130
• New Year’s Eve Saigon Skydeck Party – 4 h – $70
• Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Tour – 5 h – $30
• Miscellaneous (local transport, meals, tips) – 6 days – $150
• Total Estimated Cost: $1,476

Tips

If you need more time for relaxation, add an extra day in Hoi An to enjoy the beaches and a spa treatment, or cut a day by flying directly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to focus on the New Year’s celebration. Booking activities and flights early (especially for the New Year’s Eve party) secures the best prices and availability.