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Vietnam October 2023 Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    15 minutes (4.3 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Explore the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh and visit the War Remnants Museum in the morning. Have a traditional Vietnamese lunch in Ben Thanh Market and shop for souvenirs. In the evening, take a stroll around Nguyen Hue Walking Street.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
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    2 hours (117 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a boat ride along the Mekong River and visit the floating markets of Cai Be or Cai Rang. Enjoy fresh fruits and traditional Vietnamese food for lunch. In the afternoon, bike around the villages and orchards, and learn how to make coconut candy.

  3. Day 3: Da Nang
    1 hour (767 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Visit the Marble Mountains and explore the ancient Champa temples. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try the famous My Quang noodle dish. In the afternoon, relax on the beach or take a walk on the Dragon Bridge. Catch the night market for souvenirs and street food.

  4. Day 4: Hoi An
    45 minutes (29 km) from Da Nang

    Take a morning stroll through Hoi An's ancient town and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation. Have lunch at Bale Well and try the local Cao Lau noodle dish. In the afternoon, visit the Tra Que Vegetable Village and take a cooking class. Catch the sunset at An Bang Beach.

  5. Day 5: Hue
    2.5 hours (126 km) from Hoi An

    Visit the Imperial City of Hue and learn about the Nguyen Dynasty. Have lunch at a royal restaurant and try the bun bo Hue noodle soup. In the afternoon, take a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. Catch the night market for souvenirs and street food.

  6. Day 6: Hanoi
    1.5 hours (1,732 km) from Hue

    Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Presidential Palace in the morning. Have lunch at Cha Ca La Vong and try the famous cha ca fish dish. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple. Catch the Water Puppet Show in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Ha Long Bay
    3.5 hours (198 km) from Hanoi

    Take a morning cruise around the stunning Ha Long Bay and visit the Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves. Have lunch on the boat with fresh seafood. In the afternoon, kayak around the floating villages or swim in the emerald waters. Catch the sunset on the deck.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the delicious street food of Vietnam, including pho noodle soup, banh mi sandwiches, and bun cha grilled pork. Take a side trip to Sapa or Ninh Binh for breathtaking landscapes and ethnic minority culture. Consider hiring a motorbike or joining a guided tour for an authentic experience. Watch out for scams and pickpockets in tourist areas.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
  • Mekong Delta Tour (8 hours, 1,200,000 VND)
  • Marble Mountains (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
  • Japanese Covered Bridge (1 hour, 120,000 VND)
  • Imperial City of Hue (3 hours, 150,000 VND)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (2 hours, 40,000 VND)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise (6 hours, 2,000,000 VND)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3,640,000 VND
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