Explore the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh, starting with the Reunification Palace and ending with the Bến Thành Market for souvenirs, street food and drinks.
Embark on a Mekong Delta tour in Ben Tre: visit the Coconut Candy Factory, enjoy fresh fruits, and cross the river by rowing boat. Stay overnight in Vinh Long floating market.
Explore Hoi An's UNESCO heritage sites, including Japanese Bridge and Cantonese Assembly Hall. For lunch, try local delicacies like Cao Lau or White Rose dumplings.
Visit the My Son Sanctuary, a cluster of Hindu temple ruins from the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 14th centuries AD. Afterwards, chill at An Bang Beach with its serene atmosphere.
Discover imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty - visit the Forbidden Purple City, Khai Dinh Tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda. End the day enjoying royal cuisine at a restaurant.
Visit the historical and political capital of Vietnam, visit the Temple of Literature, the Old Quarter and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum if it's open. Taste Hanoi's street food culture on Hang Buom Street.
Take a boat trip through the surreal landscapes at Halong Bay early morning, and kayak through over the clear water. Finish by watching sunset before returning on ride back to Hanoi.
If you have more time, add a day trip to Sapa to see the beautiful terraced fields, or visit Ninh Binh to see Trang An and Bai Dinh Pagoda. If you have less time, consider dropping Hue and make a day trip to Hạ Long Bay instead. Remember to check the opening times and plan around them.