Day-by-day agenda
Jump to Calendar ViewDay 1 Hanoi
- Check in and drop your bags Tirant Hotel
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Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi
- Have phở for breakfast in the Old Quarter Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Walk the market lanes around Đồng Xuân
Đồng Xuân Market, Hanoi
Compare the retail streets and indoor market, and keep clear of deliveries.
- Choose a light lunch near the market Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Take a shorter walk around Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
Use a sheltered route if the weather changes.
- Try Vietnamese coffee or take a seated break Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi
- Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Travel to the Temple of Literature Temple of Literature, Hanoi
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Visit the Temple of Literature and its courtyards
Temple of Literature, Hanoi
Check access and compare how the courtyards organize the route.
- Lunch in the surrounding neighborhood Văn Miếu, Hanoi
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Walk a few Old Quarter streets by their traditional trades
Old Quarter, Hanoi
Choose two streets and compare shopfronts. Use crossings and expect busy traffic.
- Take a café break Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 4 Hanoi
- Breakfast near Hoàn Kiếm Lake Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Walk around the Hanoi Opera House and nearby avenues
Hanoi Opera House
Use an exterior route unless you have a confirmed interior visit.
- Have lunch in the French Quarter French Quarter, Hanoi
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Walk the south and east sides of Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
Compare the lakefront’s pace with the wider streets around the opera house.
- Take a coffee break near the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City
- Have breakfast before checking out Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Check out and allow time for the first connection Tirant Hotel
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Travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Choose the transfer and local pickup before booking activities. Allow time for a meal in transit. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.
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Check in after reaching the new base
Hotel Grand Saigon
Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.
- Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City
- Have a light breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Compare produce and prepared food around Bến Thành Market
Bến Thành Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Check posted prices and portion sizes before ordering.
- Choose a southern Vietnamese lunch District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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Walk the surrounding retail streets or take an indoor break
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Keep the route short in high heat.
- Try iced coffee or a small snack District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Have a different southern dish for dinner District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Visit the Central Post Office area and compare nearby public buildings
Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City
Check interior access and use the sidewalks if construction changes the route.
- Have lunch near Đồng Khởi Đồng Khởi Street, Ho Chi Minh City
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Walk toward the Opera House and Nguyễn Huệ
Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City
Compare street scale and building frontage on the two routes.
- Stop for coffee in District 1 District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Walk a short section of the Saigon River waterfront
Bạch Đằng Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City
Compare the docks and public spaces with the retail streets inland.
- Lunch near the river or central market District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Travel to Chợ Lớn Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City
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Walk the lanes near Bình Tây Market
Bình Tây Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Keep clear of deliveries and return earlier if transit is slow.
- Return toward the hotel area District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Have dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Choose a gallery visit at the Fine Arts Museum
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Check open buildings and save time to look at the building interiors.
- Have lunch near the museum District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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Walk a shorter nearby design or bookshop route
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Use an indoor stop if rain or heat makes the walk impractical.
- Take a café break District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
- Have breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Take an optional last walk
Bạch Đằng Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City
Skip the walk if your departure is early.
- Check out and collect luggage Hotel Grand Saigon
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Allow time for onward travel
Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.
Trip calendar
Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
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Day 1
Hanoi
Open map for Hanoi- Check in and drop your bags Tirant Hotel
-
Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
-
Day 2
Hanoi
Open map for Hanoi- Have phở for breakfast in the Old Quarter Old Quarter, Hanoi
-
Walk the market lanes around Đồng Xuân
Đồng Xuân Market, Hanoi
Compare the retail streets and indoor market, and keep clear of deliveries.
- Choose a light lunch near the market Old Quarter, Hanoi
-
Take a shorter walk around Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
Use a sheltered route if the weather changes.
- Try Vietnamese coffee or take a seated break Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Day 3
Hanoi
Open map for Hanoi- Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Travel to the Temple of Literature Temple of Literature, Hanoi
-
Visit the Temple of Literature and its courtyards
Temple of Literature, Hanoi
Check access and compare how the courtyards organize the route.
- Lunch in the surrounding neighborhood Văn Miếu, Hanoi
-
Walk a few Old Quarter streets by their traditional trades
Old Quarter, Hanoi
Choose two streets and compare shopfronts. Use crossings and expect busy traffic.
- Take a café break Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Day 4
Hanoi
Open map for Hanoi- Breakfast near Hoàn Kiếm Lake Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Walk around the Hanoi Opera House and nearby avenues
Hanoi Opera House
Use an exterior route unless you have a confirmed interior visit.
- Have lunch in the French Quarter French Quarter, Hanoi
-
Walk the south and east sides of Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
Compare the lakefront’s pace with the wider streets around the opera house.
- Take a coffee break near the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City
- Have breakfast before checking out Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Check out and allow time for the first connection Tirant Hotel
-
Travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Choose the transfer and local pickup before booking activities. Allow time for a meal in transit. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.
-
Check in after reaching the new base
Hotel Grand Saigon
Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.
- Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City
Open map for Ho Chi Minh City- Have a light breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Compare produce and prepared food around Bến Thành Market
Bến Thành Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Check posted prices and portion sizes before ordering.
- Choose a southern Vietnamese lunch District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Walk the surrounding retail streets or take an indoor break
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Keep the route short in high heat.
- Try iced coffee or a small snack District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Have a different southern dish for dinner District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Open map for Ho Chi Minh City- Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Visit the Central Post Office area and compare nearby public buildings
Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City
Check interior access and use the sidewalks if construction changes the route.
- Have lunch near Đồng Khởi Đồng Khởi Street, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Walk toward the Opera House and Nguyễn Huệ
Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City
Compare street scale and building frontage on the two routes.
- Stop for coffee in District 1 District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Open map for Ho Chi Minh City- Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Walk a short section of the Saigon River waterfront
Bạch Đằng Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City
Compare the docks and public spaces with the retail streets inland.
- Lunch near the river or central market District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Travel to Chợ Lớn Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Walk the lanes near Bình Tây Market
Bình Tây Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Keep clear of deliveries and return earlier if transit is slow.
- Return toward the hotel area District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Have dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Open map for Ho Chi Minh City- Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Choose a gallery visit at the Fine Arts Museum
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Check open buildings and save time to look at the building interiors.
- Have lunch near the museum District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Walk a shorter nearby design or bookshop route
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Use an indoor stop if rain or heat makes the walk impractical.
- Take a café break District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Open map for Ho Chi Minh City- Have breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
Take an optional last walk
Bạch Đằng Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City
Skip the walk if your departure is early.
- Check out and collect luggage Hotel Grand Saigon
-
Allow time for onward travel
Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.