Morning: Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War history.
Afternoon: Head to Ben Thanh Market, the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's market scene offering a variety of goods, souvenirs, clothing, and food stalls.
Evening: Enjoy a cultural dinner show at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater.
Day 2: Hoi An
Morning: Walk through the streets of Hoi An's Ancient town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and take photos of the yellow wall houses.
Afternoon: Cruise along the Thu Bon River and make lanterns in a local Vietnamese lantern-making workshop.
Evening: Enjoy a night market along the riverbank with street food and performances.
Day 3: Hanoi
Morning: Visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton," which was used by French and then Vietnamese as a political prison during the Vietnam War.
Afternoon: Take a stroll around the Hoan Kiem Lake area and visit the famous Ngoc Son Temple.
Evening: Watch water puppet theater, a traditional Vietnamese art performance.