Recommended Vietnam Itineraries
Whether you have 5 days or 14, Vietnam promises an unforgettable journey. These three classic itineraries cover the very best of Vietnam — from cities to countryside, beaches to mountains — helping you plan the perfect trip.
5-Day Highlights — North & South
Perfect for travelers with limited time, focusing on Vietnam's two major cities and their surrounding highlights.
- 1Days 1–2: Hanoi — Stroll through the Old Quarter's 36 Streets, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi Cathedral, street phở tour
- 2Day 3: Hạ Long Bay day trip — Cruise among limestone islands, explore grottoes, seafood lunch
- 3Day 4: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City — Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 4Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City — Bến Thành Market shopping, Bùi Viện Street nightlife, evening departure
- 5Travel tip: Hanoi ⇄ Ho Chi Minh City flights take about 2 hours; book VietJet/Bamboo Airways early for the best fares
10-Day Classic — North to South
Vietnam's most popular classic route, traversing the entire country from north to south and covering all the highlights.
- 1Days 1–2: Hanoi — Old Quarter exploration, food tour, water puppet show, egg coffee experience
- 2Day 3: Hạ Long Bay — Overnight cruise, sunrise on the bay, kayaking, cooking class
- 3Day 4: Fly/train to Đà Nẵng — Mỹ Khê Beach, Dragon Bridge at night
- 4Day 5: Bà Nà Hills — Golden Bridge, French Village, cable car tour
- 5Day 6: Hội An Ancient Town — Lantern streets, tailor-made clothing, Thu Bồn River boat ride
- 6Days 7–8: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City — City exploration, Củ Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta day trip
- 7Days 9–10: Free time + departure — Shopping, café culture, or optional trip to Mũi Né/Đà Lạt
14-Day Deep Dive — The Complete Vietnam Experience
Enough time to thoroughly explore every corner of Vietnam, from the northern highlands to the southern delta.
- 1Days 1–2: Hanoi — In-depth Old Quarter exploration, Temple of Literature, Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum, night food street
- 2Days 3–4: Sa Pa — Overnight sleeper train, rice terrace trekking, Hmong village homestay
- 3Day 5: Return to Hanoi, afternoon flight to Đà Nẵng
- 4Day 6: Đà Nẵng — Mỹ Khê Beach, Bà Nà Hills Golden Bridge
- 5Day 7: Hội An — Ancient town stroll, cooking class, custom tailoring
- 6Day 8: Huế — Imperial Citadel, Thiên Mụ Pagoda, royal cuisine experience
- 7Day 9: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City — City exploration, French architecture tour
- 8Day 10: Củ Chi Tunnels — Half-day tour, Vietnam War history
- 9Day 11: Mekong Delta — Floating markets, tropical orchards, river villages
- 10Days 12–13: Đà Lạt or Mũi Né — Highland romance or beachside resort
- 11Day 14: Return to Ho Chi Minh City, shopping and departure prep