Vietnam-7-Days: culture-history-nature

Arrive at the Noi Bai International Airport (IATA Code: HAN). Once you pass immigration, retrieve your luggage and clear customs. Look for a JrnyOn representative holding a placard with your name or the JrnyOn logo at the exit. They will transfer you to your pre-booked hotel in Hanoi.

Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 32.2 kms / 20 miles

Enjoy a warm and lively welcome dinner at a local restaurant, a perfect introduction to the flavours of Vietnam.

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, perhaps sampling Hanoi’s famous pho. Explore Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, and you soak in its peaceful atmosphere.

Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, nestled in the heart of Hanoi. A symbol of learning and Confucian values, its ancient courtyards, stone stelae, and elegant pavilions offer a serene glimpse into the country’s scholarly past and cultural pride.

Discover the stories of Vietnamese women through inspiring exhibits. Explore diverse roles, traditions, resilience, and cultural heritage.

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a museum in Hanoi, Vietnam, which focuses on the 54 officially recognised ethnic groups in Vietnam. It showcases their traditions, architecture, clothing, rituals, crafts and everyday life through thoughtfully curated exhibits and immersive displays.

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi is a monumental site, housing the embalmed body of Vietnam's revolutionary leader, Ho Chi Minh. A symbol of national pride, the mausoleum attracts visitors to pay respects to the influential figure who led the fight for Vietnam's independence.

The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a vibrant and historic district at the heart of the city, blending centuries-old charm with modern energy. Its narrow, winding streets, lined with traditional houses and colonial architecture, make it a fascinating hub for culture and history.

The area is also a haven for food lovers, offering some of Vietnam’s best street food, including pho, bun cha, and banh mi.

Experience the charm of a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show, a northern art form nearly a thousand years old. Puppets glide across water, animated by hidden performers, while live musicians play age-old tunes using drums, horns, bamboo flutes, and wooden bells—bringing legends and rural tales vividly to life.

Depart Hanoi and journey through Vietnam’s scenic countryside to Mai Chau. Admire changing landscapes as you travel, soaking in peaceful rural views.

Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 150 kms

Check in at the hotel and savour a traditional lunch of rice, seasonal vegetables and dal. Explore the peaceful surroundings or cycle through the tranquil valley.

Arrive in the charming village of Mai Hich and stroll through its peaceful lanes. Pass traditional wooden houses, emerald rice paddies and meet friendly locals. Enjoy an easy walk that reveals the village's authentic rural beauty.

Enjoy lunch featuring Mai Chau specialities such as grilled hill pork and sticky rice. Pause at a scenic mountain pass, then continue to Hanoi with valley views unfolding before you.

Enjoy a Hanoi dinner featuring local favourites such as pho, bun cha and crispy nem ran.

After breakfast at the hotel, relax as our car takes you to the captivating north, where the emerald waters and limestone karsts of Halong Bay await. A scenic drive leads you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its breathtaking beauty, hidden caves, and tranquil charm—a true gem of Vietnam.

Duration: 3.5 hours
Distance: 177 kms / 109 miles

Step aboard for a scenic cruise through emerald waters dotted with towering limestone karsts. Along the way, pause to explore a hidden grotto adorned with dazzling stalactites and stalagmites. Savour delicious meals on board as breathtaking vistas unfold around every bend, making this journey a feast for both the eyes and the senses.

Relax on the deck as the sun sets over the horizon. Savour a delicious dinner featuring local specialities before retiring for the evening.

Enjoy a scenic 3.5 hours drive from Halong Bay back to Hanoi, passing through lush landscapes and picturesque villages. This journey offers a final glimpse of northern Vietnam's natural beauty before returning to the city.

Duration: 3.5 hours
Distance: 177km/ 109 miles

Arrive back in Hanoi and soak in the city’s familiar rhythm. Celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner, reflect on vivid landscapes, rich cultures, and the stories that stay with you.

Today your JrnyOn journey comes to an end. Transport will be arranged to get you to from central Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) for your flight back home. Once on the flight, you can begin to plan for your next JRNY!

Duration: 50 minutes
Distance: 35 kms