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I'm traveling with some friends, and at the end of it, I'd like to tack on some extra time in Vietnam. What do you think of this itinerary? I don't have a specific budget, and I'm looking to keep a relatively slow, relaxed pace. Not interested in happy endings, but very interested in history, great food, nice scenery, etc.

Feb 8 (Sun): Fly Singapore–Da Nang. Private car to Hoi An. Stay: Four Seasons Nam Hai or Anantara Hoi An. Easy evening, dinner by river.

Feb 9 (Mon): Morning walking tour (Old Town, Japanese Bridge). Cycle to Tra Que village, lunch. tbd. Dinner at Home Hoi An.

Feb 10 (Tue): Early visit My Son Sanctuary. Return, late brunch. Optional lantern or cooking class. Sunset river cruise. Dinner at Nao.

Feb 11 (Wed): Drive Hoi An–Hue via Hai Van Pass (~3h). Stop Lang Co Lagoon. Stay: Azerai La Residence or Pilgrimage Village. Dinner: Les Jardins de La Carambole.

Feb 12 (Thurs): Visit Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Mausoleum. Dinner at Ancient Hue Garden Houses.

Feb 13 (Fri): Truc Chi bamboo art workshop. tbd. Dinner at Le Parfum.

Feb 14 (Sat): Fly Hue–Hanoi (1.5h). Stay: Sofitel Metropole or Capella Hanoi. Explore Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake. Dinner at T.U.N.G Dining.

Feb 15 (Sun): Temple of Literature, French Quarter walk, spa. Dinner at Press Club or La Badiane.
Fly out of Hanoi late on Sunday