Start your culinary journey in Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to Ben Thanh Market. Taste the famous banh mi sandwich at Banh Mi Huynh Hoa for breakfast. In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum and indulge in a bowl of pho at Pho Hoa Pasteur. For dinner, try the seafood at Oc Dao Seafood Restaurant.
Begin the day with a cup of egg coffee at Cafe Giang. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and explore the Temple of Literature. For lunch, try the bun cha at Bun Cha Huong Lien. In the evening, attend a water puppet show and end the day with a bowl of pho cuon at Pho Cuon Huong Mai.
Take a cruise to Halong Bay and enjoy a seafood feast on board. Visit the caves and grottos in the area and take in the scenic views. Spend the night on the cruise and try some squid fishing in the evening.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An and explore the Ancient Town. Try the cao lau noodles at Cao Lau Trung Bac for lunch. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation. End the day with some local beer at Bia Hoi Corner and try the white rose dumplings at White Rose Restaurant.
Visit the Imperial City of Hue and explore the citadel. Try the bun bo Hue at Bun Bo Hue O Kim Chuong for lunch. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River. For dinner, try the banh khoai at Banh Khoai Ty Vuong.
Explore the charming town of Dalat and visit the Crazy House. Try the banh canh at Banh Canh Ba Ghien for lunch. Visit the Dalat Flower Park and the Linh Phuoc Pagoda. For dinner, try the hot pot at Coi Xay Gio.
End your journey in the coastal town of Mui Ne and visit the sand dunes. Try the seafood at Cay Bang Restaurant for lunch. Visit the Fairy Stream and try windsurfing or kitesurfing on the beach. End the day with a drink at Jibe's Beach Club.
Don't miss the chance to take a cooking class and learn how to make some of the local dishes. You can also take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City or visit the My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An. To maximize your fun, rent a motorbike and explore the countryside.