1. Hanoi & Ha Long Bay (April 13th - 21st):

  • April 13 (Sunday): Arrival in Hanoi
    • 23:30: Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
  • April 14 (Monday): Travel to Ha Long
    • 00:15: Clear airport, connect to Wi-Fi.
    • 00:15 - 00:30: Grab booking + waiting.
      • Transportation: Grab (GrabCar 7 seats)
      • Estimated cost: 200,000 - 300,000 VND
    • 00:30 - 01:15: Travel to Hanoi accommodation - 45 minutes.
    • 01:15 - 02:00: Free time (Settle in).
    • 02:00: Sleep.
    • 09:00: Wake up (7 hours of sleep).
    • 09:00 - 10:00: Free time (Breakfast).
    • 10:00 - 13:30: Travel to Ha Long location - 3.5 hours.
      • Transportation: Private Minivan
      • Estimated cost: 1,500,000 - 2,500,000 VND
    • 13:30: Arrive in Ha Long.
    • Evening: Transfer to Ha Long accommodation.
      • Transportation: Ideally, the same Private Minivan If not, two taxis/GrabCars.
      • Estimated Cost: 400,000 - 1,000,000 VND (depending on transportation method)
      • Travel Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour

2. Ha Long: Travel - Ha Giang to Hoi An (April 15th - 20th):

  • April 15 (Tuesday): Free Day in Ha Long
    • Morning: At Ha Long accommodation
    • Afternoon: Free time
    • Evening: At Ha Long accommodation

  • April 16 (Wednesday): Free Day in Ha Long

    • Morning: At Ha Long accommodation
    • Afternoon: Free time
    • Evening: At Ha Long accommodation

Potential Activities in Ha Long City:

  • Ha Long Bay Cruise: (Different durations available)
  • Kayaking in Ha Long Bay: (Explore hidden caves and lagoons)
  • Visit Cat Ba Island: (Beaches, national park, hiking)
  • Sun World Ha Long Park: (Amusement park, water park, cable car)
  • Bai Tho Mountain Hike: (Panoramic views of Ha Long Bay)
  • Explore Ha Long City Markets: (Local crafts and souvenirs)

  • April 17 (Thursday): Travel to Hanoi

    • Afternoon: Travelling from Ha Long to Hanoi accommodation via private car. Travel time approx. 2.5 - 3.5 hours
    • Evening: Pres, then going out to a club in Hanoi.
      • Transportation from Accommodation to Club: Grab or Taxi
      • Travel time: 15-30 minutes depending on traffic.

  • April 18 (Friday): Free Day in Hanoi / Hostel Stay & Ha Giang Loop Booking

    • 6:00 AM: Return to Hanoi accommodation.
    • 7:00 AM: Sleep
    • Afternoon (15:00): Wake-up and explore local amenities.
    • Afternoon (16:00): Book into a hostel in Hanoi (near the Old Quarter for easy access to tours and transport). Expect to pay around 150,000 - 300,000 VND per person for a dorm bed.
    • Evening: Book Ha Giang Loop tour with transport from hostel. Expect price to be around 3,500,000 - 5,000,000 VND per person (including transport back to Hanoi after the loop).

  • April 19 (Saturday): Ninh Binh Day Trip and Travel to Ha Giang

    • Morning (07:00 AM): Depart from hostel for Ninh Binh tour
    • Evening (19:00): Return to Hanoi. Transportation from Hostel to Sleeper Bus Station: Grab *Grab (x2 or 1 7 seater Grab) *Estimated travel time: 30-45 minutes (can be longer during peak traffic) *Estimated Cost per Grab: 150.000 - 250.000 VND. *20:00 Get Food etc
    • 21:00: Travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang City by Sleeper Bus. *Transportation: Sleeper Bus (book in advance)

2. Ha Giang Loop & Transfer to Hanoi (April 21st - 23rd):

  • April 21 (Monday): Ha Giang Loop - Day 1

    • Early Morning (8:00 AM): Start the Ha Giang Loop (Quan Ba).
    • Afternoon: Scenic Drives, Viewpoints.
    • Evening: Find accommodation in Quan Ba.

  • April 22 (Tuesday): Ha Giang Loop - Day 2

    • Morning: Continue towards Dong Van.
    • Afternoon: Visit attractions along the way.
    • Evening: Find accommodation in Dong Van.

  • April 23 (Wednesday): Ha Giang Loop - Day 3/Transfer to Hanoi

    • Morning (8:00 AM): Finish travelling in the Ha Giang Loop. The private vehicle is waiting.
    • Afternoon (2:00 PM): Complete the Loop, return to Ha Giang City for lunch and meet the private car driver.
    • Afternoon (2:00PM): Driver Starts towards airport accomodation.
    • Evening (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Arrive at your hotel near Noi Bai International Airport.

Accommodation in Hanoi (near the Airport):

  • Consider:
    • VATC SleepPod Terminal 1: (Budget-friendly, inside the airport).
    • Dragon Airport Hotel: (Good reviews, airport shuttle). Expect: 500,000-800,000 VND
    • Hanoi Airport Hotel: (Reliable shuttle service)
      • *Expect 600,000 - 900,000 VND

3. Travel - Hanoi to Hoi An (April 24th):

  • April 24 (Thursday): Travel Hanoi to Hoi An

    • Morning (7:00 AM): Wake up early (or earlier!) and have a quick breakfast.
    • Morning (8:30 AM): Aim to be at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
    • Morning (10:30 AM): Depart from Hanoi to Da Nang. (Earliest feasible flight departure time based on airport arrival). Cost: Varies (800,000 - 1,500,000 VND per person)
    • Afternoon (12:00 PM): Arrive in Da Nang.
    • Afternoon (1:00 PM) Arrive in Hoi An - Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An by Taxi. Cost: 350,000 - 450,000 VND

4. Hoi An (April 25th - 27th):

  • April 25 (Friday): Hoi An

    • Afternoon (1:00 PM): Check into your hotel in Hoi An.
    • Afternoon (2:00 PM): First Tailor Appointment Expect: Suit (5,000,000-10,000,000+ VND)
    • Evening: Explore Hoi An’s Ancient Town (lanterns!), dinner and relaxing/going out in Hoi An.

  • April 26 (Saturday): Hoi An

    • Morning: Explore Hoi An (shopping, Japanese Covered Bridge, museums).
    • Afternoon: Second Tailor Appointment
    • Evening: Free for you to do as you please

  • April 27 (Sunday): Hoi An

    • Morning (9:00 AM): Pick up your suit!
    • Late Morning: Enjoy a cooking class, relax on An Bang Beach, or get a massage.
    • Afternoon: Check out of the hotel.

5. Departure: Hanoi (April 28th-29th):

  • April 28 (Monday): Travel to Hanoi

    • Afternoon (2:00 PM): Travel to Da Nang Airport.
    • Evening (5:00 PM): Check into the hotel near the airport.
      • Hotel: Hotel near the airport:
        • -VATC SleepPod Terminal 1: (Budget-friendly, inside the airport).
        • -Dragon Airport Hotel: (Good reviews, airport shuttle). Expect: 500,000-800,000 VND
        • -Hanoi Airport Hotel: (Reliable shuttle service)
          • *Expect 600,000 - 900,000 VND

  • April 29 (Tuesday): Departure

    • Morning (08:45): Breakfast
    • Morning (8:00am) : Get Ready, Get Shuttle.
    • Morning (08:15): Be at the airport for check in.
    • Morning (10:45): Flight to England!