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Vietnam: 7-Day Itinerary for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    20 minutes (5.3 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    In the morning, visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market and taste the local street food. In the evening, experience the nightlife at Bui Vien Walking Street.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours 30 minutes (66.2 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City

    In the morning, take a boat tour of the Mekong Delta to see the floating markets and villages. In the afternoon, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple. In the evening, relax with a traditional Mekong Delta homestay.

  3. Day 3: Hoi An
    1 hour (19.7 miles) from Da Nang International Airport

    In the morning, explore the ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its beautiful temples, traditional shops, and tailors. In the afternoon, relax on the An Bang Beach or Cua Dai Beach. In the evening, take a cooking class and learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes.

  4. Day 4: Hue
    2 hours (68.3 miles) from Hoi An

    In the morning, explore the Imperial City, where the Nguyen Emperors used to live. In the afternoon, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple overlooking the Perfume River. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese royal dinner.

  5. Day 5: Hanoi
    2 hours (161 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and learn about the country's history. In the afternoon, explore the Old Quarter, a charming neighbourhood of narrow streets and shops. In the evening, watch the water puppet show, a traditional Vietnamese art form.

  6. Day 6: Halong Bay
    3 hours 30 minutes (103 miles) from Hanoi

    In the morning, take a boat tour of the stunning Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, kayak through the limestone karsts and visit the floating villages. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner on the boat.

  7. Day 7: Sapa
    5 hours (217 miles) from Hanoi

    In the morning, take a trek to the rice terraces and ethnic minority villages. In the afternoon, relax with a traditional herbal bath at one of the local spas. In the evening, take the night train back to Hanoi.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, the Po Nagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang, and the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Central Vietnam. For a side trip, take a day tour to the Cu Lao Cham Island from Hoi An. To maximize your fun, try the Vietnamese coffee, take a cyclo ride, and bargain hard when shopping. Enjoy your trip!

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