How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi & Ha Long Bay?
- Most travelers spend 9-10 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay combined
- Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay in 6 to 8 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Hue and Phu Quoc
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
Recommended Itineraries for Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Hanoi Full-Day City Tour & Water Puppet Show | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Board Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 5 | Dark & Bright Cave, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 6 | Hoi An Experience, Hoi An Sightseeing & Food Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Half-Day City Highlights Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 8 | Mekong Delta Trip | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Travel the length of Vietnam on an epic nine-day highlights tour you won't soon forget. In the capital of Hanoi, you'll dive into the culture, cuisine, and history with walking tours and cooking classes. After cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll experience the ancient culture of Hoi An before continuing south to Ho Chi Minh City, which will be your base for one final adventure to the Mekong Delta. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Self-Guided Tour | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Explore Hanoi, Full Day Sightseeing, Fine Dining at Press Club Restaurant | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class | Hanoi |
| Day 4 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Board Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 5 | Beautiful Morning in Halong Bay, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 6 | Talk with a Champa Cultural Researcher, Romantic Dining on Bamboo Raft | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Cycling in Cam Thanh & Thanh Dong Organic Farm Visit, Lantern Class | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Private Sunset Dinner Cruise | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Explore The Hidden Secrets of Saigon | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Travel across Vietnam in style and comfort as you discover its rich culture and natural beauty. This 10-day luxury trip starts in the capital, where you'll mix fine dining and city tours with cooking classes and visits to humble countryside villages. After an opulent cruise on the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll continue south for river trips in ancient Hoi An, visits to organic farms, and touring the hidden gems of Ho Chi Minh City. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Hue
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages, Cultural Tour of Hanoi | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Explore | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Ha Long Bay to Hanoi, Transfer to Hue | Hue |
| Day 5 | Imperial City Tour, Boat & Bike Ride to Rural Villages | Hue |
| Day 6 | Hue to Da Nang, Transfer to Hoi An, Sightseeing | Hoi An |
| Day 7 | Visit Fishing Villages & Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
| Day 8 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, Vespa Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 9 | Boat Trip & Cycling Tour on the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 10 | Departure from Ho Chi Minh City |
You can't see all of Vietnam in 10 days—but this itinerary gives it a good go! Starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll thread your way down the country, getting the most out of the trip on a diverse set of guided tours. Collect the memories of a lifetime, from an overnight cruise on the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to discovering the ancient sites of Hoi An and Hue and floating down a river in giant baskets. Read more
12-Day Itinerary Including Phu Quoc
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Trang An) | Hanoi |
| Day 3 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Board Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
| Day 4 | Cruise In Ha Long Bay, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
| Day 5 | Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride | Hoi An |
| Day 6 | Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 7 | Mekong Delta Group Tour | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc | Phu Quoc |
| Day 9 | Self-Guided Experience | Phu Quoc |
| Day 10 | Phu Quoc Snorkeling Experience | Phu Quoc |
| Day 11 | Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Day 12 | Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Experience Vietnam's most significant cities, rich cuisine, and beautiful islands on this well-balanced 12-day adventure. Start in Hanoi for a lesson in cooking and culture before escaping on a cruise along Ha Long Bay. Then, explore Hoi An and its key sites and venture through its rural countryside by basket boat. Feel the turbulent history of Ho Chi Minh City and float down the Mekong Delta, then escape to the island paradise of Phu Quoc to while away the time snorkeling, kayaking, or just lazing on the beach. Read more
How to travel between Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
If you're looking to make the 108-mile (174 km) journey from Hanoi to scenic Ha Long Bay—a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its limestone pillars and small, verdant islands—you have three efficient options. Read more
How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Vietnam's two major cities, Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the north, are about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) apart. The easiest way to get to Hanoi is a direct two-hour flight, and there are multiple flights out of Ho Chi Minh City's airport each day. Read more
How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Travelers making the 582-mile (938 km) trip between Ho Chi Minh City and the UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An have several options to complete the journey. The fastest and best route is via a 1.5-hour plane ride to Danang, but taking the train is another (significantly slower) option for those who might like to experience Vietnam's countryside up close. Read more
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