How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue & Ha Long Bay?
- Most travelers spend 10-14 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, and Ha Long Bay combined
- Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, and Ha Long Bay in 8 or 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Ninh Binh, Can Tho, Pu Luong, and Siem Reap
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
Recommended Itineraries for Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue & Ha Long Bay
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages, Cultural Tour of Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Explore | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Ha Long Bay to Hanoi, Transfer to Hue | Hue |
| Day 5 | Imperial City Tour, Boat & Bike Ride to Rural Villages | Hue |
| Day 6 | Hue to Da Nang, Transfer to Hoi An, Sightseeing | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Visit Fishing Villages & Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Vespa Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Boat Trip & Cycling Tour on the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Departure from Ho Chi Minh City |
You can't see all of Vietnam in 10 days—but this itinerary gives it a good go! Starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll thread your way down the country, getting the most out of the trip on a diverse set of guided tours. Collect the memories of a lifetime, from an overnight cruise on the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to discovering the ancient sites of Hoi An and Hue and floating down a river in giant baskets. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | City Tour & Water Puppet Experience | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Board Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 5 | Disembark Cruise, Transfer to Hue | Hue |
| Day 6 | Sightseeing Tour by Cyclo & Private Car | Hue |
| Day 7 | Hue to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Hoi An City & Food Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 9 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 11 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Dive deep into the culture of Vietnam over 11 action-packed days that will take you from Ha Long Bay in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. It begins in Hanoi with tours of historic landmarks, cooking classes, and a boat cruise. Then head to the coast to visit the Imperial City of Hue, the ancient streets of Hoi An, and finish in the former Saigon, where you'll visit war sites and French-colonial buildings. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Board Cruise in Ha Long Bay | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Cruise In Ha Long Bay, Transfer to Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 5 | Hanoi to Hue, Discover Hue | Hue |
| Day 6 | Hue Sightseeing Full-Day Tour | Hue |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Hoi An, Sightseeing, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | My Son Sanctuary Luxury Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 9 | Hoi An Self-Guided Experience | Hoi An |
| Day 10 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Free Time | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 11 | Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Mekong Delta Group Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 13 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Discover the highlights of Vietnam on this 13-day journey, from busy cities to small towns and beautiful natural landscapes. Try local specialties like steaming noodle soup on a street food tour in Hanoi, visit ancient royal cities, Hoa Lu and Hue, get a custom-tailored outfit in colorful Hoi An, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels used by the Viet Cong in the Vietnam War, and discover local life by rowboat and bicycle in Tam Coc and the Mekong Delta. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Can Tho
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Self-Guided Day in Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Explore the History & Beauty of Hanoi, Full-Day Sightseeing | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Cycling & Boating In Ninh Binh, Day Trip to Nho Quan | Hanoi |
| Day 5 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Board Cruise in Ha Long Bay | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 6 | Cruise In Ha Long Bay, Transfer to Hue via Hanoi | Hue |
| Day 7 | Touch the History of the Former Imperial Capital | Hue |
| Day 8 | Hue to Hoi An, Hoi An Sightseeing | Hoi An |
| Day 9 | Hoi An Biking & Fishing Experience | Hoi An |
| Day 10 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Vespa Food Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 11 | Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho, Discover the Mekong Delta | Can Tho |
| Day 13 | Can Tho, Visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 14 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Travel from north to south as you explore the best of Vietnam on this two-week tour. Start in Hanoi to discover its riches in the city center and outskirts. Cruise on Ha Long Bay to get a feel for rural Vietnam. Meander through the countryside as you discover the villages of Hue, Hoi An, and Cam Thanh before enjoying a basketboat ride in complete serenity. Finish your trip in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, where you'll tour the city and experience the floating markets of Cam Rai. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Siem Reap
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Biking Tour in Villages & City, Night Train to Sapa | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Explore Halong Bay with Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Return to Hanoi, Fly to Danang, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 5 | Hue Heritage Tour by Boat & Bike | Hue |
| Day 6 | Coastal Driving Tour from Hoi An to Hue | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Visit Fishing Villages & Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Deluxe Cooking Class Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 9 | Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Tay Ninh & Cu Chi Tunnel | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 11 | Day Trip to the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap | Siem Reap |
| Day 13 | Visit the Angkor Temples | Siem Reap |
| Day 14 | Visit Kbal Spean & Banteay Srei | Siem Reap |
| Day 15 | Depart Siem Reap |
Cultural wonders and natural beauty abound on this 15-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. With an itinerary packed full of world-famous highlights and off-the-beaten-path gems, you'll set out from the buzzy capital of Hanoi to cruise through the magnificent Ha Long Bay, cycle through the countryside of Hue, and learn to fish with the locals in Hoi An. After a trip through Ho Chi Minh's past and a leisurely float down the Mekong Delta, it's time to hop over to Cambodia and end your adventure among the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Ninh Binh, Can Tho & Pu Luong Nature Reserve
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Free Time | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Hanoi City Tour | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve & Hike | Pu Luong Nature Reserve |
| Day 4 | Pu Luong Nature Reserve to Ninh Binh, Transfer to Ninh Binh | Ninh Binh |
| Day 5 | Sightseeing in Ninh Binh | Ninh Binh |
| Day 6 | Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay, Cruise & Activities | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 7 | Ha Long Bay to Hue, Hue Free Day | Hue |
| Day 8 | Hue City Tour, Bike to Rural Villages | Hue |
| Day 9 | Hue to Hoi An, Explore the Ancient Town | Hoi An |
| Day 10 | Visit Tra Que Village & Hoi An City Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 11 | Fly to Bangkok | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Ho Chi Minh Free Day | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 13 | Morning Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 14 | Mekong Delta Day Trip | Can Tho |
| Day 15 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
This grand tour of Vietnam covers the best in the country, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. After touring the historic sites in Vietnam's capital, spend time in the unspoiled nature reserve of Pu Luong and the stunning landscapes of the Red River Valley. Following this is a cruise around Ha Long Bay, a tour of organic farms at ancient Hoi An, and a visit to highlights around Ho Chi Minh City, like the Mekong River. Read more
How to travel between Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue & Ha Long Bay
How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
If you're looking to make the 108-mile (174 km) journey from Hanoi to scenic Ha Long Bay—a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its limestone pillars and small, verdant islands—you have three efficient options. Read more
How to get from Hanoi to Hue
Those traveling 423 miles (680 km) from Hanoi to the former imperial city of Hue have several options, but taking a direct flight will be best. Read more
How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Vietnam's two major cities, Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the north, are about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) apart. The easiest way to get to Hanoi is a direct two-hour flight, and there are multiple flights out of Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport each day. Read more
How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Travelers making the 582-mile (938 km) trip between Ho Chi Minh City and the UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An have several options to complete the journey. The fastest and best route is via a 1.5-hour plane ride to Danang, but taking the train is another (significantly slower) option for those who might like to experience Vietnam's countryside up close. Read more
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