Seven-day Adventure Itinerary in Vietnam in August 2023

1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
   40 minutes (11.8 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

   Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the country's history, then head over to the Ben Thanh Market for some shopping and street food.

2. Day 2: Nha Trang
   1 hour 15 minutes (450 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

   Take a boat tour to the islands of Hon Tre and Yen Island for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach.

3. Day 3: Da Lat
   3 hours 30 minutes (135 km) from Nha Trang

   Visit the Crazy House, a surreal architecture masterpiece. Afterward, trek to the Datanla Falls for some ziplining and canyoning.

4. Day 4: Hoi An
   4 hours (320 km) from Da Lat

   Join a bike tour to explore the Cam Thanh Village with scenic rice paddies, stop by the Hoi An Ancient Town for local food tasting, and soak yourselves into the local culture on An Bang Beach.

5. Day 5: Hue
   2 hours (110 km) from Hoi An

   Take a morning visit to the imperial Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda before heading downstream on Perfume River for the Tomb of Tu Duc.

6. Day 6: Hanoi
   1 hour 45 minutes (650 km) from Hue

   Start by taking a walking tour exploring the Old Quarter, followed by a short trip up to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and its surroundings, and later unwind the day by enjoying a traditional Water Puppet Show.

7. Day 7: Ha Long Bay
   2 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Hanoi

   Take an overnight cruise and marvel at the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay, visit the Thien Cung Cave and try squid fishing at night.

Time and Cost Estimates

• War Remnants Museum (2-3 hours, VND 40,000)
• Ben Thanh Market (1-2 hours, Varies based on purchase)
• Island of Hon Tre in Nha Trang (6 hours, VND 1,962,000)
• Crazy House and Datanla Falls in Da Lat (3-5 hours, VND 670,000)
• Bike tour in Hoi An (3-4 hours, VND 620,900)
• Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Tomb of Tu Duc in Hue (4-5 hours, VND 280,000)
• Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Water Puppet Show in Hanoi (6-7 hours, VND 435,000)
• Ha Long Bay Cruise (24 hours, VND 3,500,000)
Total Estimated Costs: VND 8,508,900

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, consider a day trip to the Mekong Delta in Ho Chi Minh City, or climb the Son Doong Cave in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park from Hue. If you have less time, you may consider excluding Da Lat from the itinerary.