Lanterns, Limestone and City Nights

In 2026, Tet, Vietnam's Lunar New Year, runs from February 17 to February 20. It can be an amazing time to be in the country, but travelers should expect crowds, heavy domestic travel, busy tourist sites and some business closures. Plan flights and extra arrangements carefully if your departure falls around those dates.

Vietnam can be hotter and more humid than many US travelers expect, especially if you are used to a drier climate. Choose your season thoughtfully, pack light breathable clothing and be ready for warm city walks.

This trip is not physically extreme, but it does include city touring, stairs, uneven paths in Halong Bay and full travel days with flights or road transfers. Comfortable shoes make a real difference.

The itinerary includes domestic flights. Luggage limits and ticketing details matter, so make sure your booking name matches your passport exactly.

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Accommodation includes 6 nights in hotels and 1 night on an overnight boat in Halong Bay. The named properties are a guideline and may be replaced with a similar standard if availability changes.

Hotels are asked to prepare rooms before the group arrives, especially when the arrival is before normal check-in time, but immediate check-in cannot always be guaranteed. If rooms are not ready, luggage can usually be stored while the group explores. On some trips, shared day rooms may be available until individual rooms are ready.

The joining hotel is Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture Hanoi, 105 Nguyen Truong To Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Phone: +84 2466682299.

For selected 2026 departures, the joining point changes to Rey Hotel Hanoi, 14 Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam. Phone: +84 399111133. The listed source departures are October 19, October 26, November 4, November 7, November 9, November 11, November 14, November 18 and December 19, 2026.

Joining point: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture Hanoi, 105 Nguyen Truong To Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam. Phone: +84 2466682299.

A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included if you arrive on Day 1 or have booked pre-tour accommodation through EurotourClub. Please provide your flight details at least 14 days before departure.

For a confirmed transfer, meet the representative after exiting the Terminal Hall at Pillar 11. If you cannot find the representative or your flight is delayed, call the local hotline: +84 903 117 770. The driver or representative should not ask you for additional payment.

Metered taxi ranks are available outside the airport entrance. Noi Bai Airport Taxi drivers usually wear yellow uniform shirts, and the fare into town is approximately VND 400,000 total. Avoid taxi touts who claim they have a metered taxi waiting outside.

Alternate joining point for selected 2026 departures: Rey Hotel Hanoi, 14 Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam. Phone: +84 399111133.