Hi, I'm Riya
Hi, I'm Riya
@roamwithriyaTravel creator, 40+ countries“Vietnam was my favourite trip of last year, so I wanted to do it again with you, and at New Year. Expect too much pho, an overnight boat in Ha Long Bay, and a countdown on the river in Hoi An with lanterns everywhere.”
The trip at a glance
Places I will take you
Departure
This trip runs once.
Day by day, with me
Xin chao, Hanoi
Pickup, check in to the Old Quarter and an evening street-food walk.
- Old Quarter walkTrain street and Hoan Kiem lake
- Street food walkBun cha, egg coffee, banh mi
Accommodation
Ha Long Bay cruise
Drive to Ha Long and board our boutique cruise. Kayaking and sunset on deck.
- KayakingThrough the limestone caves
- Sunset party on deckCooking demo + squid fishing
Accommodation
Back to Hanoi
Sunrise tai chi on deck, brunch, and a free evening in Hanoi.
- Sung Sot caveThe surprise cave
- Free eveningShopping in the Old Quarter
Accommodation
Fly to Da Nang, on to Hoi An
Morning flight to Da Nang and drive to Hoi An. Lantern-lit old town at night.
- Hoi An old townUNESCO-listed streets
- Lantern boat rideRelease a lantern on the river
Accommodation
Hoi An countryside
Basket-boat ride in the coconut forest and a cooking class with a local family.
- Coconut forest basket boatsThe spinning boat ride
- Cooking classLearn to make banh xeo
Accommodation
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
Cable car up to Ba Na Hills and the giant-hands Golden Bridge.
- Golden BridgeThe famous stone hands
- French villageLunch in the hills
Accommodation
New Year’s Eve
Beach morning in An Bang, tailor shopping, and our New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown by the river.
- An Bang beachSlow morning
- NYE dinner + countdownFireworks over the Thu Bon river
Accommodation
Tam biet!
Late breakfast and airport drops at Da Nang.
- New Year brunchLast meal together
- Airport dropFrom 12 noon
Where we will meet
Noi Bai International Airport, Terminal 2 arrivals
Phu Minh, Soc Son, Hanoi, Vietnam
Group pickup 10 AM - 2 PM on Day 1
How to get there
Plan your transit from any city
Is this trip for you?
Great for
Probably not for
What my travelers say
Things to know
What is included
- 7 nights: boutique hotels + 1 night Ha Long cruise
- All breakfasts, cruise meals and 4 group dinners
- Hanoi - Da Nang domestic flight
- All transfers and sightseeing with English guides
- New Year’s Eve dinner and party
- Hosted by Riya + trip manager
What is not
- International flights
- Vietnam e-visa (approx. ₹2,200)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and personal expenses
- TCS as per government rules
Prepare for this trip
Clothing4 items
- Light layers + one warm jacket (Hanoi is 15°C in Dec)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- One party outfit for NYE
- Swimwear for the cruise
Essentials3 items
- Passport + e-visa printout
- Universal adapter
- Some USD for exchange
Cancellation and refunds
Questions people DM me
How do I get a Vietnam visa?
Apply for the e-visa online, takes 3-5 working days. We send the exact steps and help if anything goes wrong.
Is the domestic flight included?
Yes, the Hanoi to Da Nang flight is included with 20 kg check-in baggage.
Is the food vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Every group meal has vegetarian options and we pre-inform the cruise and restaurants.