10-Day Vietnam Honeymoon Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    No distance travel

    Start your honeymoon by visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, followed by a stroll through Bến Thành Market. End the day with a sunset river cruise on the Saigon River.

  2. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
    2 hours (45 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a boat ride to Unicorn Island to have delicious fruit and enjoy traditional music. Stop at Coconut Candy workshop and have lunch with Mekong Delta delicacies at Tiền River Restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Hanoi
    2 hours (705 miles) from Mekong Delta

    Visit the Temple of Literature, a beautiful ancient temple dedicated to Confucius and Vietnam's first national university. Followed by a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and end your day at the Hanoi Night Market.

  4. Day 4: Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay
    2.5 hours (87 miles) from Hanoi

    Take a cruise to Lan Ha Bay, enjoying the scenic views and visit the Cát Bà Island.

  5. Day 5: Lan Ha Bay
    No distance travel

    Choose from kayaking, island hopping, rock climbing, and other activities to enhance your leisure time at Lan Ha Bay, one of the most untouched bays in Vietnam.

  6. Day 6: Hue
    7 hours (375 miles) from Lan Ha Bay

    Visit the Imperial City and the Thế Miếu Temple. Shop at the Dong Ba Market and get a glimpse of culture at the Thien Mu Pagoda.

  7. Day 7: Da Nang
    3 hours (68 miles) from Hue

    Visit the Marble Mountains with beautiful caves, pagoda, and temples. Relaxation at My Khe Beach in the afternoon.

  8. Day 8: Nha Trang
    7 hours (365 miles) from Da Nang

    Relax at World-renowned beaches of Nha Trang like Trần Phú and Trấn Quốc Nghiễn followed by a visit to Long Sơn Pagoda.

  9. Day 9: Da Lat
    3 hours (85 miles) from Nha Trang

    Visit the scenic Linh Phuoc Pagoda and the Eiffel Tower replica at the Le Petit Paris amusement park. End the day with a romantic stroll through the Xuan Huong Lake.

  10. Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
    5 hours (140 miles) from Dalat

    Return to Ho Chi Minh City for your final shopping sprees at the famous Chợ Lớn Market and explore the Bitexco Financial Tower with breathtaking panoramic views of the city in the evening.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (1 hour, free)
  • Bến Thành Market (2 hours, vary per budget)
  • Sunset river cruise (2 hours, $30)
  • Mekong Delta (8 hours, $100)
  • Lunch at Tien River Restaurant (1 hour, $30)
  • Temple of Literature (2 hours, $5)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (2 hours, $10)
  • Hanoi Night Market (2 hours, vary per budget)
  • Lan Ha Bay Cruise (2 days, $200)
  • Imperial City (2 hours, $10)
  • Thien Mu Pagoda (1 hour, free)
  • Marble Mountains (2 hours, free)
  • My Khe Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Nha Trang Beaches (5 hours, free)
  • Long Sơn Pagoda (1 hour, free)
  • Linh Phuoc Pagoda (1 hour, free)
  • Le Petit Paris Amusement Park (2 hours, $10 entrance fee)
  • Xuan Huong Lake (2 hours, free)
  • Chợ Lớn Market (2 hours, vary per budget)
  • Bitexco Financial Tower (1 hour, $10 entrance fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $460 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider going to Sapa and exploring the beautiful rice terraces, or adding some days to your stays for relaxation. If time is a constraint, consider skipping some of the activities and take a direct flight between cities to save time. Remember to check the weather during the time you are visiting as the climate can be different in different parts of Vietnam.

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