9-Day Itinerary for Vietnam

1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
   10 minutes (4.2 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

   Explore the historic JADE Emperor Pagoda and indulge in a delicious Vietnamese meal at Ngon restaurant.

2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
   1.5 hours (70 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

   Cruise through the Mekong Delta, visit fruit farms and witness local life. Stop at Vinh Trang pagoda and the Cai Rang floating market.

3. Day 3: Da Lat
   1 hour 30 minutes (350 km) from Mekong Delta

   Visit Da Lat's gardens, including the beautiful Flower Garden and Xuan Huong Lake. Admire stunning views of Tiger's Cave Waterfall and Pongour Waterfall.

4. Day 4: Hoi An
   5 hours 30 minutes (580 km) from Da Lat

   Discover the historic town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chua Cau, and wander through the charming streets, shops and ancient houses.

5. Day 5: Hue
   2 hours 30 minutes (121 km) from Hoi An

   Explore the Imperial City of Hue and learn about the Nguyen Dynasty at the royal tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc.

6. Day 6: Hanoi
   1 hour 15 minutes (690 km) from Hue

   Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda and explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi, including the landmark Hoan Kiem Lake.

7. Day 7: Halong Bay
   3 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Hanoi

   Cruise around one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders - Halong Bay - and take in the stunning scenery of limestone cliffs and emerald waters.

8. Day 8: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
   6 hours (450 km) from Halong Bay

   Explore the charming Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and marvel at the majestic caves, including the world's largest cave, Hang Son Doong.

9. Day 9: Sa Pa
   8 hours (500 km) from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

   Experience the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam's ethnic minority groups and enjoy the stunning scenery in Sa Pa. Visit the Silver Waterfall and terraced fields.

Time and Cost Estimates

• JADE Emperor Pagoda (1 hour, free)
• Ngon restaurant (45 mins, 300,000 VND)
• Mekong Delta Cruise (6 hours, 350,000 VND)
• Vinh Trang pagoda (1 hour, 50,000 VND)
• Cai Rang floating market (2 hours, free)
• Da Lat Flower Garden (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
• Xuan Huong Lake (2 hours, free)
• Tiger's Cave Waterfall (2 hours, 20,000 VND)
• Pongour Waterfall (2 hours, 15,000 VND)
• Japanese Covered Bridge (1 hour, 120,000 VND)
• Chua Cau (30 mins, 20,000 VND)
• Imperial City of Hue (4 hours, 250,000 VND)
• Royal tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc (3 hours, 150,000 VND)
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1 hour, free)
• One-Pillar Pagoda (30 mins, free)
• Hoan Kiem Lake (2 hours, free)
• Halong Bay Cruise (6 hours, 350,000 VND)
• Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (8 hours, 300,000 VND)
• Silver Waterfall (1 hour, 15,000 VND)
• Terraced fields (2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): 1,715,000 VND

Useful Tips

If you have less time, skip Sa Pa. If you have more time, consider spending a few days in Ninh Binh to discover the beauty of Tam Coc, visit Hoa Lu - the old capital or take a nature tour to Van Long wetland reserve.