7-Day Heritage Core
UNESCO and imperial landmarks
Route Line: Hanoi -> Hue -> Hoi An -> My Son
Day-by-day structure
Day 1
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi and walk the historical core.
Day 2
Day 2: Temple of Literature and Imperial Citadel interpretation tour.
Day 3
Day 3: Fly to Hue and explore the Imperial City axis.
Day 4
Day 4: Royal tomb landscapes and Perfume River evening program.
Day 5
Day 5: Transfer to Hoi An old town and lantern quarter walk.
Day 6
Day 6: My Son Sanctuary half-day archaeology route.
Day 7
Day 7: Reflection session, shopping, and departure.
Execution controls
- •Reserve high-demand experiences before booking optional add-ons.
- •Keep one half-day flex block every three to four days.
- •Avoid stacking two long transfers on consecutive days.
- •Use early check-ins or luggage storage to protect activity windows.
Packing prompts
- •Layered clothing for mountain or variable-temperature segments.
- •Compact rain protection for shoulder and wet seasons.
- •Comfortable walking footwear for heritage and city-day circuits.
- •Digital and physical copies of key transport and booking records.
Contingency swap framework
Weather impact on outdoor plans
Switch to indoor cultural modules, museum blocks, or craft village sessions.
Unexpected transfer delays
Move non-critical activities to the following day and preserve signature experiences first.
Group fatigue
Split activities into parallel tracks and reconvene for evening summary.