7-Day Itinerary for Vietnam

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    20 minutes (7.7 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the country's history during the Vietnam War. Then, explore the streets and try street food.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta Tour
    2 hours and 30 minutes (172 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Join a Mekong Delta Tour to experience the local life. Visit the floating market and try fresh tropical fruit.

  3. Day 3: Hoi An
    1 hour and 10 minutes (29 km) from Da Nang International Airport

    Explore the charming Old Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Hoi An Museum.

  4. Day 4: Da Nang
    30 minutes (20 km) from Hoi An

    Visit the Linh Ung Pagoda and the Dragon Bridge. Take a cable car to the Ba Na Hills for panoramic views.

  5. Day 5: Hue
    2 hours and 30 minutes (107 km) from Da Nang

    Visit the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda.

  6. Day 6: Ha Long Bay
    2 hours and 30 minutes (180 km) from Hanoi

    Take a Ha Long Bay Cruise to see the famous limestone formations and enjoy seafood. Visit the Surprise Cave.

  7. Day 7: Hanoi
    3 hours and 30 minutes (165 km) from Ha Long Bay

    Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Hanoi Old Quarter. End the day with a puppet show.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, $2)
  • Mekong Delta Tour (8 hours, $25)
  • Japanese Covered Bridge (30 minutes, $1.50)
  • Ba Na Hills (4 hours, $30)
  • Imperial City (2 hours, $5)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise (8 hours, $50)
  • Puppet Show (1 hour, $5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $118.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City or exploring the beaches in Nha Trang. If you have less time, skip Da Nang and shorten your stay in Ha Long Bay.

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