10-Day Itinerary for Vietnam

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    Estimated Time: 4 hours
    Distance: 2.6 miles

    Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon to admire French architecture.

  2. Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels
    Estimated Time: 5 hours
    Distance: 41 miles

    Explore the intricate network of tunnels built by the Viet Cong during the war. Then, head to Binh Tay Market for traditional Vietnamese food and souvenirs.

  3. Day 3: Mekong Delta
    Estimated Time: 7 hours
    Distance: 65 miles

    Take a boat ride along the Mekong River to see floating markets and fruit orchards. Then, visit the Tra Su Cajuput Forest to explore the nature and wildlife of Vietnam.

  4. Day 4: Hanoi
    Estimated Time: 2 hours
    Distance: 700 miles

    Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature to learn about Vietnam's history and culture. Take a stroll around the Hoan Kiem Lake.

  5. Day 5: Halong Bay
    Estimated Time: 3 hours
    Distance: 105 miles

    Take a scenic boat tour around Halong Bay and enjoy breathtaking views of natural caves and rock formations. Take part in water activities such as kayaking, swimming, or fishing.

  6. Day 6: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    Estimated Time: 2 hours
    Distance: 66 miles

    Visit Vietnam's ancient capital and explore the Le Dai Hanh Temple and the King Dinh Temple. Take a bike ride through the scenic landscape of rice fields and mountains.

  7. Day 7: Hoi An
    Estimated Time: 3 hours
    Distance: 280 miles

    Explore the charming and historic town of Hoi An and wander through its beautiful streets lined with well-preserved ancient houses. Visit Tra Que vegetable village and learn organic farming.

  8. Day 8: Hue
    Estimated Time: 2 hours
    Distance: 50 miles

    Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial City to learn about royal life in Vietnam's past. Take Viet Nam Traditional Medicine Tour and learn about herbal medicine.

  9. Day 9: Ba Na Hills
    Estimated Time: 3 hours
    Distance: 19 miles

    Take a cable car ride to Ba Na Hills and enjoy the stunning views of the hills. Visit Golden Bridge and Wax Museum. Take a French Village Wine Cellar Tour and enjoy wine tasting.

  10. Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
    Estimated Time: 4 hours
    Distance: 717 miles

    Take a final stroll around Ho Chi Minh City before departing from Vietnam.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, $2)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (1 hour, free)
  • Cu Chi Tunnels (4 hours, $10)
  • Binh Tay Market (2 hours, $5)
  • Mekong Delta Boat Tour (5 hours, $50-100)
  • Tra Su Cajuput Forest (2 hours, $20-50)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1 hour, $2)
  • Temple of Literature (1 hour, $5)
  • Halong Bay Scenic Boat Tour (4 hours, $50-100)
  • Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (2 hours, $5)
  • Hoi An Town (4 hours, $10)
  • Tra Que Vegetable Village Tour (2 hours, $10-20)
  • Thien Mu Pagoda (1 hour, free)
  • Imperial City (3 hours, $10)
  • Ba Na Hills Cable Car (3 hours, $50)
  • French Village Wine Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting (2 hours, $20-50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $240-420

Useful Tips

For a more relaxed pace, consider cutting down on some activities or extending the trip by a few extra days. Alternatively, for a more action-packed adventure, add in ad-hoc activities like scooter rentals for a day.

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