How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phu Quoc & Ha Long Bay?
- Most travelers spend 12-15 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, and Ha Long Bay combined
- Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, and Ha Long Bay in 8 to 11 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
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Recommended Itineraries for Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phu Quoc & Ha Long Bay
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Street Food Tour | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Trang An) | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Morning Cruise, Fly to Hoi An via Hanoi | Hoi An |
| Day 5 | Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride | Hoi An |
| Day 6 | Hoi An City & Food Tour, Fly to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 8 | Fly to Phu Quoc | Phu Quoc |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Phu Quoc | Phu Quoc |
| Day 10 | Island Hopping & Snorkel | Phu Quoc |
| Day 11 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City, Street Food Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Experience Vietnam's most significant cities, rich cuisine, and beautiful islands on this well-balanced 12-day adventure. Start in Hanoi for a lesson in cooking and culture before escaping on a cruise along Ha Long Bay. Explore Hoi An and its key sites and venture through its rural countryside by basket boat. Feel the turbulent history of Ho Chi Minh City and float down the Mekong Delta, then escape to the island paradise of Phu Quoc to while away the time snorkeling, kayaking, or just lazing on the beach. Read more
How to travel between Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, 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 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 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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