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8 days for couples: Hanoi, a Ha Long cruise, Hoi An and Phu Quoc

8 days, 7 nights: Hanoi (1N), Ha Long Bay (1N), Hoi An (1N), Da Nang (1N), Phu Quoc (3N). Best time to go: Best Feb–Apr, when all three regions are dry; Oct–Dec is wet on the central coast.

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi

Hanoi

Local tip: Go after 6pm; bun cha, banh cuon and egg coffee are the classics.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay · Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Road via Hanoi

Local tip: Lan Ha routes are quieter; pick free cancellation in Aug–Oct typhoon season.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

Hoi An · Ha Long Bay to Hoi An, Domestic flight ~1–2h

Local tip: The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Hoi An → Da Nang

Da Nang · Hoi An to Da Nang, Car ~45 min

Local tip: Be on the first cable car (~8am) for an empty Golden Bridge.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Da Nang → Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc · Da Nang to Phu Quoc, Domestic flight ~1–2h

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Hon Thom cable car & Kiss of the Sea show

Phu Quoc

Local tip: Combo with the round-trip cable car saves vs separate tickets.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: 4-island snorkelling boat trip

Phu Quoc

Open day 7 route in Google Maps

Day 8: Depart from Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

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