Morning: Arrive in Hanoi and check into your hotel. Take a leisurely walk around Hoan Kiem Lake to soak in the city's atmosphere.
Afternoon: Explore the Old Quarter, visiting traditional shops and sampling street food delicacies like Pho.
Evening: Watch a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, an iconic Vietnamese cultural show.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the adjacent Presidential Palace grounds.
Afternoon: Tour the impressive Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, followed by a stop at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Evening: Enjoy dinner in the French Quarter with traditional Vietnamese and fusion cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart early for Ha Long Bay, boarding a boat for a scenic cruise among limestone karsts.
Afternoon: Continue cruising with stops for kayaking and cave exploration at Thien Cung Cave.
Evening: Enjoy a seafood dinner on board under the stars before overnighting on the boat.
Find HotelsMorning: Sunrise on deck followed by breakfast and cruising to the harbor.
Afternoon: Travel back to Hanoi and catch a flight to Hue, the ancient imperial capital.
Evening: Relax with a riverside dinner along the Perfume River.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the Imperial Citadel, including the Forbidden Purple City.
Afternoon: Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the royal tombs of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
Evening: Experience traditional music on the Perfume River via a dragon boat cruise.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hoi An, enjoying panoramic mountain and coastal views.
Afternoon: Check into a hotel in Hoi An then stroll through the ancient town’s Japanese Covered Bridge and lantern-lit streets.
Evening: Dine riverside and watch the town’s famous colorful lantern release on the water.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Hoi An Ancient Town including Tan Ky House and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall.
Afternoon: Relax or swim at An Bang Beach just outside town.
Evening: Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class or enjoy fresh seafood at a beachfront restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and check into your hotel.
Afternoon: Tour the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace.
Evening: Explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market and savor street food specialties.
Find HotelsMorning: Head out early for a boat trip through the Mekong Delta, visiting floating markets and local villages.
Afternoon: Sample tropical fruits and traditional Mekong cuisine while cruising the river channels.
Evening: Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxed evening at a rooftop bar overlooking the city lights.
Find HotelsMorning: Last-minute shopping or visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the Central Post Office.
Afternoon: Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.
Evening: Reflect on your Vietnamese journey as you fly home.
Find HotelsTotal Estimated Cost: Approximately $290 per person (excluding flights to/from Vietnam)
To extend your trip, consider spending extra days on the Phu Quoc Island for beach relaxation or exploring the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park caves. To shorten the trip, focus on just two key regions like Hanoi and Ha Long Bay or Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta for a more concentrated experience.