7-Day Relaxation Itinerary for Vietnam

1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
   From Tan Son Nhat International Airport: 30 minutes (5 miles)

   Explore the city's colonial architecture and bustling street markets. Visit the War Remnants Museum for exhibits on the Vietnam War.

2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
   From Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hours (75 miles)

   Cruise along the Mekong River, visit local villages, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rice paddies. Try the fresh fruits at the floating market.

3. Day 3: Hoi An
   From Ho Chi Minh City (via flight): 1 hour 30 minutes

   Take a walking tour of the charming old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax at An Bang Beach and indulge in local cuisine.

4. Day 4: Hue
   From Hoi An: 3 hours 20 minutes (86 miles)

   Visit the Imperial City, explore the tombs of the Nguyen Emperors, and admire the pagodas. Take a boat tour on Perfume River and enjoy the beautiful views.

5. Day 5: Hanoi
   From Hue (via flight): 1 hour 20 minutes

   Stroll around the Old Quarter's labyrinthine streets and try delicious street food. Visit the Temple of Literature, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Hoan Kiem Lake.

6. Day 6: Ha Long Bay
   From Hanoi: 3 hours 30 minutes (97 miles)

   Relax on a traditional junk boat while cruising past the scenic limestone cliffs. Visit the floating fishing village, go kayaking, and soak up the natural beauty.

7. Day 7: Ninh Binh
   From Ha Long Bay: 3 hours (70 miles)

   Take a boat tour along the Tam Coc river to pass through the rice fields and limestone caves, then visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

Time and Costs Estimates

• War Remnants Museum (2 hours, 15,000 VND)
• Mekong Delta Cruise (7 hours, 900,000 VND)
• Hoi An Walking Tour (4 hours, 150,000 VND)
• Imperial City in Hue (4 hours, 200,000 VND)
• Temple of Literature in Hanoi (1.5 hours, 30,000 VND)
• Ha Long Bay Cruise (6 hours, 1,500,000 VND)
• Tam Coc River Tour (3 hours, 150,000 VND)
Total Estimated Costs: 2,945,000 VND

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the beaches of Nha Trang or Phu Quoc Island. If you have less time, skip Hue or Ninh Binh. Spend more time in Hoi An for relaxation. Remember to try the street food and practice bargaining when shopping at street markets.