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Vietnam in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
    8 minutes (2.1 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    In the morning, visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective. In the afternoon, explore the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Independence Palace. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner at Ben Thanh Night Market.

  2. Day 2: Hoi An
    1 hour 20 minutes flight from Ho Chi Minh City

    In the morning, take a stroll through the ancient town of Hoi An and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation. In the afternoon, take a boat trip along the Thu Bon River to visit Thanh Ha Terracotta Park and Kim Bong Carpentry Village. In the evening, attend a lantern-making class and release the lanterns into the river.

  3. Day 3: Hue
    2 hours 30 minutes drive from Hoi An

    In the morning, visit the Hue Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former residence of the Nguyen Emperors. In the afternoon, explore the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Tomb of Tu Duc. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise along the Perfume River.

  4. Day 4: Hanoi
    1 hour 15 minutes flight from Hue

    In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the Presidential Palace, and the One Pillar Pagoda. In the afternoon, explore the Temple of Literature and the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. In the evening, attend a water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

  5. Day 5: Halong Bay
    2 hours 30 minutes drive from Hanoi

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and board a traditional junk boat for an overnight cruise. In the afternoon, explore the Sung Sot Cave and kayak around the islands. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner and stargaze on the deck.

  6. Day 6: Ninh Binh
    3 hours 30 minutes drive from Halong Bay

    In the morning, take a boat trip through the Trang An Grottoes, a scenic landscape of limestone karst hills with rice paddies and villages. In the afternoon, visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia. In the evening, enjoy a local dinner and stay overnight in a traditional stilt house.

  7. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
    2 hours flight from Ninh Binh

    In the morning, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, explore the Bitexco Financial Tower and the Saigon Skydeck for a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, enjoy a rooftop dinner at the Rex Hotel.

Recommendations

Other must-see attractions in Vietnam include the Mekong Delta, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, and the Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station. For side trips, consider visiting the beaches of Nha Trang or Phu Quoc Island. To maximize your fun, try a cooking class to learn how to make pho or take a motorbike tour to explore the countryside. Don't forget to try the famous Vietnamese coffee and street food.

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