How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc & Can Tho?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, and Can Tho combined
- Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, and Can Tho in 6 or 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 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, Phu Quoc & Can Tho
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Explore | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 2 | Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Can Tho, Visit the Cai Be Floating Market, Vinh Long Cycling | Can Tho |
| Day 4 | Can Tho Tour | Can Tho |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Phu Quoc, Free Time | Phu Quoc |
| Day 6 | Southern Phu Quoc Boat Trip | Phu Quoc |
| Day 7 | Explore the North Side of Phu Quoc Island | Phu Quoc |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Depart |
Explore the mighty Mekong River and tropical Phu Quoc Island on this eight-day Vietnam tour. Start with a dose of history in Ho Chi Minh City and a trip to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, then escape to Vietnam's fertile rice bowl, where you'll visit iconic floating markets and cycle through riverside villages. The trip ends with a sun-soaked beach break in Phu Quoc, where white sands, teeming coral reefs, and Vietnam's largest theme park await. Read more
How to travel between Ho Chi Minh City & Can Tho
There are 104 miles (168 km) separating Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, famous for its canals and floating markets. To travel between them, the most popular option is a two-hour plane ride, though other modes of transportation are possible. With travel time to get to and from the airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, the travel time will likely be approximately the same between all options. Read more
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