Vietnam 7-Day Itinerary - July 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Discover the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh with a visit to the famous Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

  2. Day 2: Hoi An
    1 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City

    Explore the charming old town of Hoi An with its colorful lanterns, ancient architecture, and bustling night market.

  3. Day 3: Hue
    2 hours (70 miles) from Hoi An

    Discover the ancient capital of Hue with a visit to the majestic Imperial City, the serene Thien Mu Pagoda, and the scenic Perfume River.

  4. Day 4: Hanoi
    1 hour flight from Hue

    Experience the bustling capital of Hanoi with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the charming Old Quarter.

  5. Day 5: Ha Long Bay
    3 hours (105 miles) from Hanoi

    Cruise along the stunning Ha Long Bay with its towering limestone cliffs, emerald waters, and picturesque fishing villages.

  6. Day 6: Sapa
    5 hours (215 miles) from Ha Long Bay

    Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sapa with its terraced rice paddies, misty valleys, and colorful hill tribes.

  7. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City
    2 hour flight from Sapa

    Spend your last day in Vietnam exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City, or simply relaxing and taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ben Thanh Market (2 hours, $20)
  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, $5)
  • Notre Dame Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Hoi An Old Town (4 hours, $10)
  • Imperial City (3 hours, $15)
  • Thien Mu Pagoda (1 hour, $2)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (2 hours, $5)
  • Temple of Literature (2 hours, $2)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise (6 hours, $50)
  • Sapa Rice Terraces (4 hours, $20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $129
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