How many days do you need in Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Sapa?
- Most travelers spend 10-12 days in Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa combined
- Visiting Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa in 8 or 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, and Ninh Binh
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
Recommended Itineraries for Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Sapa
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Drive to Topas Ecolodge | Sapa |
| Day 3 | Explore Sapa from Topas Ecolodge | Sapa |
| Day 4 | Return to Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 5 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Board Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 6 | Morning exploration then - Flight to Danang - Hoi An | Hanoi |
| Day 7 | Visit Fishing Villages & Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Deluxe Cooking Class in Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 10 | Depart Da Nang |
Tied the knot and want a customized trip to celebrate your love? Try honeymooning in Vietnam. This 10-day tour combines culture, relaxation, beautiful landscapes, and a touch of adventure—perfect for an unforgettable honeymoon. Starting in Hanoi, you'll spend two luxurious nights in the esteemed Topas Ecolodge amid some of the region's most remote hill tribe communities, overnight in a private cabin on Ha Long Bay, and end your stay in postcard-perfect Hoi An. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
13-Day Itinerary Including Ho Chi Minh City & Hue
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Explore the History & Beauty of Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Sapa, Muong Hoa Valley Hike | Sapa |
| Day 4 | Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages | Sapa |
| Day 5 | Ta Phin Village Trek, Return to Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 7 | Morning Cruise, Fly to Hue | Hue |
| Day 8 | Hue Sightseeing Tour | Hue |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Hoi An & City Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 10 | Free Day in Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 11 | Fly to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Day Trip to the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 13 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Delve into Vietnam's culture as you traverse its diverse landscapes on this 13-day tour. Start in Hanoi, where you'll enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and water puppet shows before heading north to trek through Sapa's towering rice terraces dotted with remote villages. Next, take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay and discover UNESCO-listed architecture in Hue and Hoi An. The adventure ends in the tropical south, where you'll sail through the lush Mekong Delta. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Ho Chi Minh City
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Evening Street Food Tour | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Master Chef Cooking Class | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi Vespa Tour | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Sapa, Hike the Muong Hoa Valley | Sapa |
| Day 5 | Scenic Countryside Tour & Village Hike | Sapa |
| Day 6 | Sapa Village Hike, Transfer to Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 8 | Morning Cruise, Transfer to Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 9 | Fly to Hoi An via Da Nang, Countryside & Food Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 10 | Hoi An Free Day | Hoi An |
| Day 11 | Hoi An Cooking Class | Hoi An |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Optional Activities | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 13 | Ho Chi Minh City Tour, Dining in the Dark | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 14 | Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 15 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Vietnam is one of the world's great culinary destinations, and you'll experience this renowned gastronomy on a tour of its main regions, from north to south. On this 15-day adventure, you'll sample street food in Hanoi, take cooking classes with master chefs, visit organic farms, and enjoy fine dining in total darkness in Ho Chi Minh City. Plus, there are excursions to mountain villages and a cruise on the famous Ha Long Bay. Read more
How to travel between Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Sapa
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 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 to Sapa
In northern Vietnam, 200 miles (320 km) from Hanoi and close to the border with China, lies Sapa. At 4,921 feet (1,500 m) above sea level, Sapa lies in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, close to the highest peak in Vietnam, Fansipan. The terrain makes getting to Sapa a little tricky, but the scenic views more than make up for it. Read more
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