Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter

Vietnam Travel Itineraries

255 itineraries · 3 trip lengths · 191 variants — routes scored by distance, days balanced by intensity

Vietnam blends family friendly, history, and art & culture. Mostly low-effort and walkable, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Around 10 must-see landmarks in the mix, and most activities are budget-friendly.

Top attractions include Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise (2D/1N), Hội An Ancient Town Lantern Evening Tour, Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour, Củ Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour from Saigon, War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Temple of Literature — Văn Miếu, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Hanoi.

📅 Best Time to Visit Vietnam

Best months: November–April

Vietnam spans multiple climates. Dry season overall: Nov–Apr. Hanoi is best Oct–Apr. Hoi An avoids floods Oct–Nov. Ho Chi Minh City is dry Dec–Apr. Ha Long Bay is best Oct–Apr (avoid typhoon season May–Sep).

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Year-round; autumn and spring (Oct–Apr) offer the most comfortable walking temperatures.
  • Year-round; most atmospheric in autumn and spring. The weekend pedestrian zone is a highlight on Fri–Sun evenings.
  • Year-round; expect crowds during Tet (Jan/Feb) and graduation season (May–Jun).
  • Year-round; book ahead during peak months (Oct–Apr) when evening shows sell out quickly.
  • Year-round activity; avoid Tet (late Jan/early Feb) when many classes are closed.

Choose Your Vietnam Itinerary

3 route options optimized for different trip lengths and travel styles

3 Days — Quick Escape

Hanoi

4+ activities

Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour, Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple, Temple of Literature — Văn Miếu

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5 Days — Classic Tour

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

10+ activities

Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise (2D/1N), Hội An Ancient Town Lantern Evening Tour, Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour

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7 Days — Classic Tour

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

12+ activities

Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise (2D/1N), Hội An Ancient Town Lantern Evening Tour, Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour

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Trip Lengths

Pick a length, we'll handle the routing. Every itinerary can be tweaked by style, pace, and budget.

Quick Getaways 2–4 days

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night
3 Days

Best 3 Days in Vietnam

Hanoi

1 cities · 4 activities

Week Trips 5–7 days

Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise Colorful silk lanterns hanging above a street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam Ancient Cham brick tower at My Son Sanctuary surrounded by jungle
5 Days

Best 5 Days in Vietnam

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

3 cities · 10 activities
Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter
7 Days

Best 7 Days in Vietnam

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

3 cities · 12 activities

By Travel Style

Same cities, different lens. We reshuffle activities so the trip matches what you actually care about.

Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Colorful silk fabric rolls at a Hoi An tailor shop Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise
Food & Wine

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Food & Wine

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 4 trip lengths available
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night
Walking Tours

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Walking Tours

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night People sitting on tiny plastic stools drinking bia hoi at a Hanoi street corner Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter
Nightlife

Best 3 Days in Vietnam — Nightlife

Hanoi

3 days · 1 trip lengths available
Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Colorful silk lanterns hanging above a street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter
Nature

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Nature

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night
Solo Travel

Best 3 Days in Vietnam — Solo Travel

Hanoi

3 days · 2 trip lengths available
Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Cooking class participants making Vietnamese dishes in a riverside farm kitchen Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam
Family Friendly

Best 5 Days in Vietnam — Family Friendly

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

5 days · 1 trip lengths available
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise Bowl of pho with fresh herbs at a street stall in Hanoi Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night
Romantic

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Romantic

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 2 trip lengths available
History

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — History & Walking Tours

7 days
Adventure

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Adventure

7 days
Art & Culture

Best 3 Days in Vietnam — Art & Culture & Food & Wine

3 days

Combined Interests

Two themes, one trip. Activities scored for both interests so nothing feels forced.

Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter
Family Friendly & Food & Wine

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Family Friendly & Food & Wine

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 2 trip lengths available
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Cooking class participants making Vietnamese dishes in a riverside farm kitchen Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Colorful silk lanterns hanging above a street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam
Art & Culture & Food & Wine

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Art & Culture & Food & Wine

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 1 trip lengths available
Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Colorful silk fabric rolls at a Hoi An tailor shop Hands rolling fresh spring rolls during a Vietnamese cooking class Cooking class participants making Vietnamese dishes in a riverside farm kitchen
Food & Wine & Nightlife

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Food & Wine & Nightlife

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 1 trip lengths available
Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Ancient Cham brick tower at My Son Sanctuary surrounded by jungle Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night
Adventure & Nature

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Adventure & Nature

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 1 trip lengths available

By Pace

Relaxed means fewer cities and more breathing room. Fast packs in more stops. We re-optimize the route either way.

Ho Chi Minh City skyline with Bitexco Tower at night Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise Entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels with dense jungle canopy above Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night
Fast Pace

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Fast Pace

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City

7 days · 1 trip lengths available

Skip a Theme

Not your thing? We rebuild the itinerary without activities tagged with that theme.

Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night
Without Art & Culture

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Without Art & Culture

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hands rolling fresh spring rolls during a Vietnamese cooking class Cooking class participants making Vietnamese dishes in a riverside farm kitchen Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night
Without History

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Without History

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 4 trip lengths available
Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Peaceful morning on Ha Long Bay with mist over limestone karsts Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Floating houses in a traditional fishing village on Ha Long Bay
Without Nature

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Without Nature

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 2 trip lengths available
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Floating houses in a traditional fishing village on Ha Long Bay Colorful silk fabric rolls at a Hoi An tailor shop
Without Adventure

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Without Adventure

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 2 trip lengths available
Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Bowl of pho with fresh herbs at a street stall in Hanoi
Without Romantic

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Without Romantic

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 2 trip lengths available

Travel Rhythm

Slow down or work remotely — the itinerary adapts to your pace of life.

Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Ancient Cham brick tower at My Son Sanctuary surrounded by jungle Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night
Slow Travel

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Slow Travel

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 1 trip lengths available
Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter
Workcation

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Workcation

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 2 trip lengths available

City Focus

Spend more time in one city — the route rebalances around your base.

Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night Ancient Cham brick tower at My Son Sanctuary surrounded by jungle Colorful silk lanterns hanging above a street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise
Based in Hoi An

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — Based in Hoi An

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

7 days · 3 cities
Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Cooking class participants making Vietnamese dishes in a riverside farm kitchen Colorful silk fabric rolls at a Hoi An tailor shop Ancient Cham brick tower at My Son Sanctuary surrounded by jungle
Based in Hoi An

Best 10 Days in Vietnam — Based in Hoi An

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

10 days · 3 cities
Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night
Based in Hoi An

Best 14 Days in Vietnam — Based in Hoi An

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

14 days · 3 cities
Hoi An Ancient Town lanterns and river at night Cooking class participants making Vietnamese dishes in a riverside farm kitchen Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Panoramic view from Ti Top Island summit overlooking Ha Long Bay
Based in Hoi An

Best 21 Days in Vietnam — Based in Hoi An

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An

21 days · 3 cities

More Options

Different airport, different budget — the route adjusts automatically.

Ho Chi Minh City skyline with Bitexco Tower at night Entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels with dense jungle canopy above Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night
From Ho Chi Minh City

Best 3 Days in Vietnam — from Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City → Hanoi

3 days · 2 cities
Limestone karst islands rising from Ha Long Bay Vietnam Entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels with dense jungle canopy above Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Ha Long Bay limestone karsts rising from emerald water at sunrise
From Ho Chi Minh City

Best 5 Days in Vietnam — from Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City → Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

5 days · 3 cities
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Old Quarter Boats loaded with produce at the Mekong Delta floating market Ho Chi Minh City skyline with Bitexco Tower at night Hanoi Old Quarter street food vendors at night
From Ho Chi Minh City

Best 7 Days in Vietnam — from Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City → Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

7 days · 3 cities