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Vietnam Honeymoon Itinerary - December 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    20 minutes (5.3 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Visit the War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and Independence Palace in the morning, explore the Ben Thanh Market in the afternoon, and take a sunset river cruise on the Saigon River in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Hoi An
    1 hour 15 minutes (16 miles) from Da Nang International Airport

    Take a morning stroll through the Ancient Town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation in the afternoon, and enjoy a romantic sunset dinner on An Bang Beach in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Hue
    3 hours 30 minutes (84 miles) from Hoi An

    Explore the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City in the morning, have a delicious lunch of Bun Bo Hue, and take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb in the afternoon. In the evening, experience a traditional royal court music performance at Duyet Thi Duong Theater.

  4. Day 4: Hanoi
    2 hours (823 miles) from Hue via flight

    Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Women's Museum in the morning, have a tasty lunch of bun cha, and explore the Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake in the afternoon. In the evening, watch a water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

  5. Day 5: Ha Long Bay
    3 hours 30 minutes (103 miles) from Hanoi

    Take a morning drive to Ha Long Bay and board a luxury cruise to explore the stunning limestone karsts, caves, and floating villages. Have a romantic dinner on board and watch the sunset over the bay.

  6. Day 6: Sapa
    3 hours 30 minutes (160 miles) from Ha Long Bay

    Take an early morning train to Lao Cai and then a scenic drive to Sapa. Trek through the picturesque rice terraces, visit the local Hmong and Dao villages, and immerse yourselves in the natural beauty of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains. Have a cozy dinner at a local restaurant in Sapa town.

  7. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
    3 hours 30 minutes (166 miles) from Sapa via flight

    Take a morning flight back to Ho Chi Minh City and have a relaxing afternoon at a spa. In the evening, explore the city's vibrant nightlife at rooftop bars, nightclubs, or the famous Bui Vien Walking Street.

Recommendations

You may also consider visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc Island, or Nha Trang for some beach time. A day trip to the Ba Vi National Park or Tam Coc in Ninh Binh is also highly recommended. To maximize your fun, try some local street food tours, cooking classes, or motorbike tours.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, £2)
  • Jade Emperor Pagoda (1 hour, Free)
  • Independence Palace (1.5 hours, £2)
  • Ben Thanh Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Saigon River Cruise (2 hours, £10)
  • Ancient Town (2 hours, £5)
  • Japanese Covered Bridge (30 minutes, £1)
  • Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation (1 hour, £2)
  • An Bang Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City (2.5 hours, £5)
  • Bun Bo Hue (1 hour, £2)
  • Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb (2 hours, £5)
  • Royal Court Music Performance (1.5 hours, £10)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1 hour, Free)
  • Temple of Literature (1 hour, £2)
  • Women's Museum (1.5 hours, £2)
  • Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake (2 hours, Free)
  • Bun Cha (1 hour, £2)
  • Water Puppet Show (1 hour, £5)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise (24 hours, £150)
  • Sapa Trekking Tour (8 hours, £50)
  • Spa (2 hours, £40)
  • Bui Vien Walking Street (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £277
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