How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phu Quoc & Ha Long Bay?
- Most travelers spend 14 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phu Quoc, and Ha Long Bay combined
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Siem Reap and Hue
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
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Recommended Itineraries for Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phu Quoc & Ha Long Bay
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Fine Dining at Red Bean Ma May Restaurant | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Explore Hanoi Like a Local | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Cycling at Tho Ha Village, Visit Galaxy Grotto | Ninh Binh |
| Day 4 | Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay, Board Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 5 | Cruise in Ha Long Bay, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 6 | Bike in the Hidden Village Of Triem Tay | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Private Cooking Class with a Local Chef | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Experience the Highlights | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat, Private Sunset Dinner Cruise | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Day Trip to the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 11 | Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, Sunset Dinner Cruise & Squid Fishing | Phu Quoc |
| Day 12 | Phu Quoc Scuba Diving Tour | Phu Quoc |
| Day 13 | Free Day on Phu Quoc Island | Phu Quoc |
| Day 14 | Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City, Depart |
Discover cities, rivers, countryside, and beaches on this luxurious two-week jaunt around Vietnam. Immerse yourself in local culture in Hanoi, then venture deep into the Red River Delta on the waterways of fairy-tale Ninh Binh. Weave through the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, visit hidden villages near Hoi An, and enjoy dinner cruises in Ho Chi Minh City before ending up on the white-sand beaches of Phu Quoc. Along the way, bespoke excursions, private tours, and 5-star hotels ensure you travel in style. Read more
How to travel between Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phu Quoc & 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 Ninh Binh
The mountainous city of Ninh Binh is just 60 miles (97 km) from Hanoi, and you have three easy travel options to choose from. Read more
How to get from Hanoi to Hoi An
Travelers making the 500-mile (807 km) trip from Hanoi to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An have several options for completing the journey. The fastest route and best option is an hourlong flight to Danang, going by private transfer the rest of the way. 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
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