Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War. Enjoy the evening at the Saigon Opera House watching a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Take a morning cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes. In the afternoon, explore the charming ancient town of Hoi An and its cultural heritage sites. End the day with a sunset boat ride on the Thu Bon river.
Visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, which served as the residence of the Nguyen Emperors. In the evening, experience traditional Hue cuisine at the famous local restaurant, Ba Do.
Start the day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda. Discover the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in the afternoon. Watch a water puppet show in the evening.
Take a cruise along the stunning limestone islands and caves of Halong Bay. Go kayaking or swimming in the emerald waters. Overnight on the boat.
Explore the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on a boat ride through caves and along rivers. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties.
End the trip with some last-minute shopping at the Ben Thanh Market. Relax at a rooftop bar while enjoying the view of the city lights.
Don't miss the chance to try traditional Vietnamese street food like pho, banh mi, and fresh spring rolls. Consider adding a cycling tour to your itinerary or taking a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels just outside of Ho Chi Minh City. You may also want to extend your stay in Halong Bay for more time on the water.