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Cai Rang floating market  on the Can Tho River
5 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Turn a brief five-day vacation to northern Vietnam into an unforgettable discovery of Hanoi's secret gems and a visit to the beautiful river lands of Ninh Bình Province. You could also see the central coast and the ancient citadel of Hue or travel farther south beyond the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City, where an exciting excursion to the Mekong Delta awaits. And if you're eager for a hike amid the rice terraces and humble villages of rural Vietnam, consider five days to discover the Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

Cross the Japanese footbridge in the UNESCO-listed city of Hoi An, Vietnam
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1 Week in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Make your travel plans wisely to get the most out of a week in Vietnam. Try a northern adventure that takes you to the colonial streets of Hanoi and the mountains of Sapa, or go on a southern tour of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. See highlights of the north and the south on an itinerary that also includes stops at coastal cities like Hoi An and Hue, or choose an off-the-beaten-path adventure to river caves, national parks, and country villages. The below itineraries cover all these options and more.

Sail amid the karst landscape of Ha Long Bay in a traditional junk boat, Vietnam
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10 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days in Vietnam, you can embark on a highlights tour featuring the energetic cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and spend a night onboard a cruise in Ha Long Bay. Or, for a more off-the-beaten-path tour, focus on northern Vietnam and hike through lush rice-terraced valleys. Vietnam is also the perfect place for foodies to hop between lively markets, while those seeking a mix of adventure and relaxation can focus on southern Vietnam's villages and the beach-studded island of Phu Quoc.

Enjoy the views from Golden Bridge on Ba Na hill in Danang
Map of 2 Weeks in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks, you can travel the length of Vietnam, covering the must-see classic highlights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi as well as exploring lesser-visited locales in and around the mountains of Sapa. Alternatively, check out the sights as you dine around the country on a food-themed tour, or add a coastal visit in the country's south to spend some downtime on the beach. If you prefer to mix the highlights with cultural immersion, consider mingling with locals in their daily life on the Backroads of Vietnam option.

Sunset over Tam Cốc, Northern Vietnam
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam

When plotting your grand adventure in Vietnam, try to visit both the north and south, as this country packs a lot into a relatively small size. It's possible to see both regions in just a few days, but the longer you have, the more excursions you can take, like boat tours, mountain hikes, and visits to ethnic villages. And if time isn't an issue, add in trips to the central coast, northern bays, scenic river deltas, and more.

Tam Coc
Best Time of Year to Visit Vietnam

Vietnam is a long, skinny country bookended by extremes: the northern areas bordering China are mountainous, while the Mekong Delta in the south is tropical. In between are vibrant cities, temperate highlands, and a huge range of natural attractions. While you can visit at any time of year, it's important to plan where you go around the country's climatic differences—you won't want to hit the beaches in summer, for example, or the northern mountains in winter. Read on for more tips on when to visit Vietnam.

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Travel specialist Ashley Nguyen
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Ashley Nguyen

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide...

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Travel specialist Hien Do
active 2 hours ago

Hien Do

I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I traveled a lot around My country is full of beautiful places and friendly people. And this inspired me to start my travel company. It...

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Travel specialist Trang Pham
active 4 hours ago

Trang Pham

I love travelling, I have travelled to most places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand and I have over 14 years of experience working in tourism. I want to assist travellers discover beautiful...

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Travel specialist Doris Bui
active 3 hours ago

Doris Bui

Travel is my greatest source of inspiration. Growing up in a challenging mountainous region, I've always dreamt of exploring the untouched beauty of nature, immersing myself in rich local cultures,...

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Trip Reviews for Vietnam

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Nhung was our travel agent during our Septemb...
Vietnam | Sep 21 - Sep 29, 2025

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Tahirih S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2025
Nhung was our travel agent during our September 2025 trip to Vietnam . She did an excellent job. The guides and rides were always on time and the guides did a fantastic job. A typhoon was scheduled to hit La Han Bay during our trip. Our agent quickly changed our trip so we could go to La Han Bay before it arrived. We were grateful for this change. La Han Bay was gorgeous and worth the trip and change of plans. Our agent was in close contact with us during this time and was watching the... Read more

Nhung was our travel agent during our September 2025 trip to Vietnam . She did an excellent job. The guides and rides were always on time and the guides did a fantastic job. A typhoon was scheduled to hit La Han Bay during our trip. Our agent quickly changed our trip so we could go to La Han Bay before it arrived. We were grateful for this change. La Han Bay was gorgeous and worth the trip and change of plans. Our agent was in close contact with us during this time and was watching the weather and government announcements. She changed our hotels for us and our flights. This allowed me to enjoy my family and the experience and not have to try to arrange all of this. Thank you for the fantastic trip, Ms. Nhung.

Thank you also to Huyen for organizing the trip at the beginning.

Local specialist: Tran Nhung

Two incredible weekw
Vietnam | Sep 17 - Sep 26, 2025

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Joseph L.
Wonder Lake, IL | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2025
Our visit to Vietnam and the support getting around was absolutely excellent. The initial planning was handled so professionally that any concerns we had were immediately taken care of and then once we were on our vacation any problems we had were instantly corrected. An example of this is on the second night we were on a sleeper bus which was incredibly uncomfortable. We were scheduled to take three more nights of this form of transportation on our itinerary.
We contacted our team and...
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Our visit to Vietnam and the support getting around was absolutely excellent. The initial planning was handled so professionally that any concerns we had were immediately taken care of and then once we were on our vacation any problems we had were instantly corrected. An example of this is on the second night we were on a sleeper bus which was incredibly uncomfortable. We were scheduled to take three more nights of this form of transportation on our itinerary.
We contacted our team and alternate transportation was made immediately to us.

The guides we had for our trip were excellent. Unfortunately I am not very good at names nor writing down their Vietnamese names, needless to say we were delighted with all guides that were provided. Not only were they excellent sources of information but they made sure we were having a good time. The personnel assigned to us were a pleasure to be with. I cannot sa& lucky we were to have this service for this adventure.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Oct 10, 2025

Dear Joseph,

Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday trip in Vietnam with your friend and everything went smoothly.

Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services.It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again!

From Vietnam with love,
Hien

We loved our trip!
Vietnam | Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2025

Sevi
Sevi Y.
Greece | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2025
We loved our trip!
We would 100% recommend Kimkim and Ashley.
Ashley was in contact with us every step of the way, always providing just the right amount of information, and she was incredibly quick to make adjustments when we decided to add two extra tours. Our tour guide Bao in Sapa was our favorite, though each guide we met was unique and shared not only details about the sights but also insights into the Vietnamese way of life and thinking. The rice fields, Fansipan, and the... Read more

We loved our trip!
We would 100% recommend Kimkim and Ashley.

Ashley was in contact with us every step of the way, always providing just the right amount of information, and she was incredibly quick to make adjustments when we decided to add two extra tours.

Our tour guide Bao in Sapa was our favorite, though each guide we met was unique and shared not only details about the sights but also insights into the Vietnamese way of life and thinking. The rice fields, Fansipan, and the waterfalls were breathtaking. However, the Ecolodge (our hotel in Sapa) was a bit disappointing—there was a lot of humidity and an unpleasant smell in the rooms.

In contrast, the hotel in Hanoi was fantastic! The rooms were wonderful, and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. We also loved the Jeep tour—it was such fun! The only thing we would have added was a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

The cruise in Ha Long Bay was perfect! The crew made everything fun and easy-going while still being very professional. The rooms were absolutely dreamy.

A special thank you to Ashley for immediately rearranging our bus when we mentioned it wasn’t convenient—she made everything so smooth.

Da Nang wasn’t our favorite stop. While the hotel was excellent and the spa there was amazing, we felt the city itself didn’t have as much to offer. We’d recommend staying two days in Da Nang and adding one more day in Hoi An instead, which was lovely. Our guide in Hoi An did a fantastic job, listened to our needs, and tailored the experience perfectly.

Saigon was a revelation! The Vespa tour was one of the absolute highlights of our trip—the guides there spoke the best English of all and made the experience unforgettable. All the tours and guides in Saigon were excellent.

Overall, every airport transfer was on time and seamless, all the hotels were in great locations, and thanks to Kimkim and Ashley, the only thing we had to worry about was having fun!

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Saigon By Night - Street Food Tour By Vespa (Updated)
Saigon By Night - Street Food Tour By Vespa (Updated)
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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Oct 11, 2025

Hello Sevi,

Wow! Thank you so much for this incredible and detailed review. I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you loved your trip and would 100% recommend Kimkim and me!

I'm already using your invaluable feedback—from the Sapa Ecolodge to the Da Nang/Hoi An timing—to improve future itineraries.

Thank you again for trusting us with your adventure. I'd love to help you plan your next unforgettable trip whenever you're ready!

Love,
Ashley

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