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7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Phuket, Bangkok, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

  1. Day 1: Phuket, Thailand
    30 minutes (11.6 miles) from Phuket International Airport

    Start the day with a hike up to the Big Buddha, catch the views over the island. In the afternoon, hit the beach for some surfing lessons and snorkelling. End the day with a visit to the Patong Night Market.

  2. Day 2: Bangkok, Thailand
    1 hour 20 minutes (75.9 miles) from Phuket International Airport

    Start the day early with a visit to the Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace. After lunch, take a longtail boat ride through the Khlongs and shop at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. End the day with a visit to the Asiatique Riverfront.

  3. Day 3: Bangkok, Thailand
    30 minutes (7.4 miles) from Asiatique Riverfront

    Start the day with a visit to the Wat Arun and the Wat Pho. After lunch, take a bike tour of the city. End the day by experiencing the nightlife of Khao San Road.

  4. Day 4: Hanoi, Vietnam
    2 hours (758 miles) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Start the day with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda. In the afternoon, explore the Temple of Literature, and take a stroll through the Old Quarter. End the day with a visit to the Hanoi Night Market.

  5. Day 5: Hanoi, Vietnam
    20 minutes (4.2 miles) from Hanoi Night Market

    Start the day with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison and the Hoan Kiem Lake. In the afternoon, experience the street food culture of Hanoi. End the day with a Water Puppet Theatre show.

  6. Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    2 hours 10 minutes (692 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport

    Start the day with a visit to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. In the afternoon, take a stroll through the French colonial-era buildings, and visit the Ben Thanh Market. End the day with a visit to the Bui Vien Walking Street.

  7. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    5 minutes (1.2 miles) from Bui Vien Walking Street

    Start the day with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the Saigon Opera House. In the afternoon, take a bike ride through the city. End the day with a visit to the Saigon Skydeck.

Recommendations

You can consider side trips to Phi Phi Island and James Bond Island from Phuket. Also, visit the Ayutthaya temples on your way to Bangkok. In Hanoi, take a day trip to Halong Bay or Sapa, and in Ho Chi Minh City, explore the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Surfing lessons in Phuket (2 hours, £25)
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market boat ride in Bangkok (2 hours, £10)
  • Bike tour in Bangkok (3 hours, £20)
  • Street food tour in Hanoi (3 hours, £15)
  • Water Puppet Theatre show in Hanoi (1 hour, £10)
  • Bike ride in Ho Chi Minh City (2 hours, £15)
  • Saigon Skydeck visit in Ho Chi Minh City (1 hour, £10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £105
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