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7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Vietnam (July 2023)

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Start your honeymoon by discovering the city's cultural highlights. Visit the War Remnants Museum in the morning to learn about the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, head to the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office for some photo-taking sessions. End your day with a romantic sunset river cruise along the Saigon River.

  2. Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels
    1 hour 30 minutes (70 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Explore the underground Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning. You will learn about the tunnels' historical significance, and even get to crawl through some sections! Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxing spa treatment in the afternoon. Enjoy some authentic Vietnamese cuisine for dinner at the highly-rated Cuc Gach Quan.

  3. Day 3: Hoi An
    1 hour 20 minutes (30 km) from Da Nang International Airport

    Arrive at Hoi An in the morning and immerse yourself in the city's old-world charm. Walk around the Ancient Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take beautiful photos of the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. In the afternoon, visit the Hoi An Central Market and buy some souvenirs. End the day with a sunset boat ride along the Thu Bon River.

  4. Day 4: My Son Sanctuary
    1 hour (40 km) from Hoi An

    Marvel at the ancient Hindu temples of My Son Sanctuary in the morning. These temples were built over a thousand years ago and are another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Hoi An for a cooking class in the afternoon. You will learn to cook some traditional Vietnamese dishes, which includes a market tour.

  5. Day 5: Hue
    2 hours 30 minutes (120 km) from Hoi An

    Travel to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, in the morning. Visit the citadel that was the home of the Nguyen Emperors. See the grandeur of the Purple Forbidden City and the Nine Holy Cannons. In the afternoon, take a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. End the day by visiting the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

  6. Day 6: Hanoi
    2 hours (620 km) from Hue

    Arrive at Hanoi in the morning, Vietnam's capital city. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you can see the embalmed body of the revolutionary leader. In the afternoon, explore the charming Old Quarter, which features narrow streets and colonial-style buildings. Watch a water puppet show and end the day with a romantic dinner at The Hanoi Social Club.

  7. Day 7: Halong Bay
    3 hours 40 minutes (170 km) from Hanoi

    End your honeymoon by cruising around the stunning Halong Bay in the morning. See the towering limestone cliffs, emerald waters and visit some caves. Enjoy lunch on board before returning to Hanoi in the afternoon.

Recommendations

Vietnam is a fantastic and diverse country to explore. Consider joining a Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City or spending a day at Ba Na Hills near Danang. You can also visit Sapa in the Northern Mountains for a glimpse of local hill tribes, or Phu Quoc Island for some beach relaxation. To maximize your fun, try to wake up early to avoid large crowds and take advantage of the cooler weather.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (30 minutes, free)
  • Central Post Office (30 minutes, free)
  • River cruise (2 hours, 300,000 VND)
  • Cu Chi Tunnels (5 hours, 200,000 VND)
  • Spa treatment (2 hours, 350,000 VND)
  • Cuc Gach Quan (2 hours, 800,000 VND)
  • Ancient Town (2 hours, 120,000 VND)
  • Hoi An Central Market (1 hour, free)
  • Boat ride (1 hour, 150,000 VND)
  • My Son Sanctuary (3 hours, 200,000 VND)
  • Cooking class (3 hours, 500,000 VND)
  • Citadel (2 hours, 200,000 VND)
  • Dragon boat ride (2 hours, 250,000 VND)
  • Thien Mu Pagoda (30 minutes, free)
  • Hue Royal Antiquities Museum (1 hour, 150,000 VND)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1 hour, free)
  • Old Quarter (2 hours, free)
  • Water puppet show (1 hour, 100,000 VND)
  • The Hanoi Social Club (2 hours, 600,000 VND)
  • Halong Bay Cruise (8 hours, 1,500,000 VND)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 7,360,000 VND

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