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7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Vietnam - December 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    30 minutes (4 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Explore the city's bustling markets and cultural landmarks in the morning. Visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Have lunch at a local restaurant and take a sunset cruise on the Saigon River. Have a romantic dinner at one of the rooftop bars in the city.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours (70 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a day trip to the Mekong Delta and explore the floating markets, rice paddies, and fruit orchards. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a boat ride through the narrow canals. Have lunch with a local family and learn about their traditional lifestyle. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Nha Trang
    1 hour 30 minutes (223 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a flight to Nha Trang, a coastal city known for its beautiful beaches and clear waters. Spend the morning at the beach and have lunch at a local seafood restaurant. Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda in the afternoon. Have a romantic dinner at a beachfront restaurant and watch the sunset.

  4. Day 4: Hoi An Ancient Town
    1 hour (250 miles) from Nha Trang

    Take a flight to Da Nang and visit Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved trading port dating back to the 15th century. Explore the colorful lantern-lined streets and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and Quan Cong Temple. Have lunch at a local restaurant and take a cooking class in the afternoon. Enjoy a romantic dinner by the Thu Bon River.

  5. Day 5: Hue
    2 hours (80 miles) from Hoi An Ancient Town

    Take a private car to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Visit the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb in the morning. Have lunch at a local restaurant and take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River in the afternoon. Enjoy a romantic dinner at a riverside restaurant.

  6. Day 6: Ha Long Bay
    2 hours 30 minutes (105 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport

    Take a flight to Hanoi and then a private car to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its towering limestone cliffs and emerald waters. Spend the day on a traditional junk boat and explore the caves and islands. Have lunch and dinner on board the boat and watch the sunset over the bay.

  7. Day 7: Hanoi
    3 hours (100 miles) from Ha Long Bay

    Return to Hanoi and visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the Old Quarter in the morning. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in the afternoon. Watch a traditional water puppet show and have a romantic dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. For a more adventurous experience, try trekking in Sapa or visiting the Cat Ba Island. To maximize your fun, book a food tour or a motorbike tour. Don't forget to try the local street food and drinks.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, $2)
  • Mekong Delta Day Tour (12 hours, $50)
  • Po Nagar Cham Towers (2 hours, $3)
  • Hoi An Cooking Class (3 hours, $30)
  • Imperial City (3 hours, $6)
  • Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Tour (8 hours, $100)
  • Water Puppet Show (1 hour, $5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1960
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