How many days do you need in Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue & Ha Long Bay?
- Most travelers spend 14-15 days in Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, and Ha Long Bay combined
- Visiting Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, and Ha Long Bay in 12 or 13 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam
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Recommended Itineraries for Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue & Ha Long Bay
Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days
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Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Hanoi, Explore | Hanoi |
Day 2 | Biking & City Tour, Night Train to Sapa | Hanoi |
Day 3 | Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Board Overnight Cruise | Ha Long Bay |
Day 4 | Disembark Cruise, Fly to Da Nang, Transfer to Hoi An | Hoi An |
Day 5 | Experience Hue by Boat & Bike | Hue |
Day 6 | Coastal Drive from Hoi An to Hue | Hoi An |
Day 7 | Visit Fishing Villages, Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
Day 8 | Deluxe Cooking Class & Hoi An Tour | Hoi An |
Day 9 | Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Explore | Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 10 | Visit Tay Ninh & Cu Chi Tunnel | Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 11 | Day Trip to the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City |
Day 12 | Fly to Siem Reap, Explore | Siem Reap |
Day 13 | Discover the Mysteries of Angkor Temples | Siem Reap |
Day 14 | Visit Kbal Spean & Banteay Srei | Siem Reap |
Day 15 | Depart Siem Reap | Siem Reap |
Cultural wonders and natural beauty abound on this 15-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. With an itinerary packed full of world-famous highlights and off-the-beaten-path gems, you'll set out from the buzzy capital of Hanoi to cruise through the magnificent Ha Long Bay, cycle through the countryside of Hue, and learn to fish with the locals in Hoi An. After a trip through Ho Chi Minh's past and a leisurely float down the Mekong Delta, it's time to hop over to Cambodia and end your adventure among the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. Read more
How to travel between Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue & 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 Hanoi to Hoi An
Travelers making the 500-mile (807 km) trip from Hanoi to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An have several options for completing the journey. The fastest route and best option is an hourlong flight to Danang, going by private transfer the rest of the way. Read more
How to get from Hanoi to Hue
Those traveling 423 miles (680 km) from Hanoi to the former imperial city of Hue have several options, but taking a direct flight will be best. 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 Siem Reap
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Siem Reap (gateway to the spectacular temple of Angkor Wat) in Cambodia will likely make the 287-mile (462 km) journey with an hourlong flight. Travelers who don't mind a significantly longer journey may wish to explore taking a private bus, with the option to stop in Cambodia's bustling capital of Phnom Penh. Read more