14-Day Adventure Itinerary in Vietnam

1. Day 1: Hanoi
   30 minutes (13 km) from Noi Bai International Airport

   History & Street Food

2. Day 2: Mai Chau
   4 hours (140 km) from Hanoi

   Bike & Homestay

3. Day 3-4: Ninh Binh
   2 hours (90.3 km) from Mai Chau

   Cycling & Caves

4. Day 5-6: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
   5 hours (246 km) from Ninh Binh

   Caving & Hiking

5. Day 7-8: Hue
   4 hours (200 km) from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

   Historic Sites & River Adventures

6. Day 9-10: Hoi An
   2 hours (115 km) from Hue

   City Exploration & Tailoring

7. Day 11-12: Nha Trang
   11 hours (470 km) from Hoi An

   Beach & Snorkeling

8. Day 13-14: Ho Chi Minh City
   10 hours (448 km) from Nha Trang

   Culture & Foodie

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hoan Kiem Lake (1-2 hours, Free)
• Biking in Mai Chau (1-2 hours, $5)
• Boat ride in Tam Coc (2-3 hours, $7)
• Dark Cave in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (2-3 hours, $25)
• Imperial City in Hue (2-3 hours, $5)
• Tailoring in Hoi An (2-3 hours, varies)
• Island boat tour in Nha Trang (4-5 hours, $25)
• War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City (2-3 hours, $2)
• Total Estimated Costs ($69-$100)

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider adding Sapa for trekking or Can Tho for floating markets. For a shorter itinerary, you can skip either Ninh Binh or Nha Trang. It is also recommended to book activities in advance as some places may have limited availability.