How many days do you need in Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi & Ha Long Bay?
- Most travelers spend 10-13 days in Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay combined
- With 14 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Hue
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
Recommended Itineraries for Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Street Food Tour | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppet Experience | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Overnight Cruise & Optional Activities | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Morning Cruise, Fly to Hoi An via Hanoi | Hoi An |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Bana Hills | Hoi An |
| Day 6 | Visit My Son Sanctuary, Fly to Ho Chi Minh | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 7 | Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Fly to Siem Reap, Explore | Siem Reap |
| Day 10 | Discover Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre & the Roluos Temples | Siem Reap |
| Day 11 | Explore the Complex of Angkor | Siem Reap |
| Day 12 | Depart Siem Reap |
Travel through Vietnam and Cambodia as you explore the many facets of these two intriguing countries. Start in Hanoi to see the major sites by day and eat your way through the street stands by night. Escape the city for tranquility as you cruise along Ha Long Bay, then visit Bana Hills to marvel at its famous Golden Hand Bridge. Float along the Mekong Delta and experience the calm of quaint villages. Finally, cross the border into Cambodia, where you'll discover Angkor Wat and other nearby temples. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
15-Day Itinerary Including Hue
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Cycle Through Hanoi's Rural Villages | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Ha Long Bay, Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Return to Hanoi, Overnight Train to Hue | Hoi An |
| Day 5 | Arrive in Hue, Perfume River Boat Tour & Countryside Cycling | Hue |
| Day 6 | Coastal Drive to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Traditional Fishing Excursion & Historic Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Hoi An Organic Village Tour & Cooking Class | Hoi An |
| Day 9 | Fly to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 11 | Day Trip to the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia | Siem Reap |
| Day 13 | Discover 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
How to travel between Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi & 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 Siem Reap
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Siem Reap (gateway to the spectacular temple of Angkor Wat) in Cambodia will likely make the 287-mile (462km) journey with an hourlong flight. Travelers who don't mind a significantly longer journey may wish to explore taking a private bus, with the option to stop in Cambodia's bustling capital of Phnom Penh. 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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