Vietnam Honeymoon Itinerary - December 2023

1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
   30 minutes (4.5 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

   Start your honeymoon in bustling Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning, visit the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. In the afternoon, explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market for some souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy a romantic dinner at the rooftop restaurant, Chill Skybar.

2. Day 2: Phu Quoc Island
   2 hours flight from Ho Chi Minh City

   Take a flight to the picturesque island of Phu Quoc. In the morning, relax on the stunning Bai Sao Beach. In the afternoon, visit the quirky Coconut Tree Prison Museum and the Phu Quoc Pepper Farm. In the evening, enjoy a romantic sunset dinner at the beachfront restaurant, The Pepper Tree.

3. Day 3: Hoi An
   1 hour flight from Phu Quoc Island

   Explore the charming town of Hoi An. In the morning, take a guided tour of the historic Old Town and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge. In the afternoon, take a cooking class and learn how to make some delicious Vietnamese dishes. In the evening, take a romantic boat ride on the Thu Bon River.

4. Day 4: Hue
   3 hours (80 miles) from Hoi An

   Travel to the ancient city of Hue. In the morning, visit the majestic Imperial City and the Tomb of Tu Duc. In the afternoon, take a leisurely cyclo ride around the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. In the evening, enjoy a royal dinner at the La Carambole restaurant.

5. Day 5: Hanoi
   1 hour flight from Hue

   Take a flight to the charming city of Hanoi. In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, explore the bustling Old Quarter and visit the Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

6. Day 6: Halong Bay
   3 hours (106 miles) from Hanoi

   Take a scenic drive to the stunning Halong Bay. In the morning, take a boat tour of the bay and visit the Sung Sot Cave. In the afternoon, participate in some water activities like kayaking or swimming. In the evening, enjoy a romantic dinner on the boat.

7. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
   2.5 hours flight from Halong Bay

   Return to Ho Chi Minh City for your departure flight. In the morning, visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the Notre Dame Cathedral. In the afternoon, take a stroll along the Saigon River and visit the Bitexco Financial Tower. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at the acclaimed Noir. Dining in the Dark restaurant.

Recommendations

Consider taking a side trip to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City or the spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall near Hanoi. Alternatively, take a street food tour or a Vietnamese coffee tasting experience. To maximize your fun, try to learn some basic Vietnamese phrases and haggle for a good price at the markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

• War Remnants Museum (2 hours, £2.50)
• Chill Skybar dinner (2 hours, £60)
• Bai Sao Beach (3 hours, free)
• Coconut Tree Prison Museum (1 hour, £1)
• Phu Quoc Pepper Farm (2 hours, £2.50)
• The Pepper Tree dinner (2 hours, £80)
• Old Town tour (3 hours, £20)
• Cooking class (3 hours, £30)
• Boat ride (1 hour, £20)
• Imperial City (2 hours, £5)
• Thien Mu Pagoda (1 hour, free)
• La Carambole dinner (2 hours, £50)
• Temple of Literature (1 hour, £2.50)
• Water puppet show (1 hour, £10)
• Sung Sot Cave (2 hours, £5)
• Kayaking/swimming (2 hours, £10)
• Dinner on boat (2 hours, £70)
• Jade Emperor Pagoda (1 hour, free)
• Noir. Dining in the Dark dinner (2 hours, £90)
• Total Estimated Costs: £528

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