Vietnam Honeymoon: A Romantic 9-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    10 minutes (5.1 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica with a walk around the Saigon Central Post Office. End the day with a sunset view at the Bitexco Financial Tower.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours (100 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Explore the floating markets , fruit orchards, and local villages of Cai Be, and Vinh Long. Enjoy scenic lunch river boat ride.

  3. Day 3-4: Nha Trang
    1 hour (35 km) by flight from Ho Chi Minh City

    Laze around the beaches or feed the monkeys at the nature reserve of Ba Ho Waterfall.

  4. Day 5-6: Hoi An
    5.5 hours (880 km) by flight from Nha Trang

    Admire the ancient town's architecture with a stroll through the streets of small alleyways. Relax with their Local Spa & Massage and join in a small cooking class with a skilled chef.

  5. Day 7-8: Ha Long Bay
    4 hours (150 km) by car from Hanoi

    Cruise through the stunning limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and swim in the emerald waters. Experience the surprise of a cave, Sung Sot Cave, and watch the unforgettable sunset.

  6. Day 9: Hanoi
    3 hours (170 km) by Bus from Ha Long Bay

    Explore the center with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, then enjoy the ancient beauty of the Temple of Literature and the Hanoi Opera House.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (1 hour, Free)
  • Saigon Central Post Office (30 minutes, Free)
  • Bitexco Financial Tower (1 hour, $10)
  • Mekong Delta Tour (1 day, $25)
  • Ba Ho Waterfall (2 hours, Free)
  • Local Spa & Massage (1 hour, $30)
  • Cooking Class (4 hours, $60)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise (1 night, $200)
  • Hoa Lo Prison Museum (1 hour, $3)
  • Temple of Literature (1 hour, $3)
  • Hanoi Opera House (30 minutes, $5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $411

Useful Tips

For travelers with more time, check out the scenic journey to Sapa for its beautiful valley. For those with less time, consider scaling back from visiting Nha Trang, or spending only one day on Ha Long Bay.

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