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Vietnam from north to south

Three bases with a stop in the middle

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Route and nights

  1. Hanoi3 nights
  2. Hội An3 nights
  3. Ho Chi Minh City4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail or regional flights to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
11
Nights
10
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
61

Days by place

Ho Chi Minh City
5
Hanoi
3
Hội An
3

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Grand Saigon · Ho Chi Minh City
4 nights
Tirant Hotel · Hanoi
3 nights
ÊMM Hotel Hoi An · Hội An
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
32
Activity
17
Lodging
6
Ground transport
6
Day 1 Hanoi
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Tirant Hotel
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Temple of Literature Temple of Literature, Hanoi
  3. to · Activity Visit the Temple of Literature and its courtyards Temple of Literature, Hanoi

    Check access and compare how the courtyards organize the route.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in the surrounding neighborhood Văn Miếu, Hanoi
  5. to · Activity 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.

  6. to · Meal Take a café break Old Quarter, Hanoi
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Hoàn Kiếm Lake Old Quarter, Hanoi
  2. to · Activity Walk around the Hanoi Opera House and nearby avenues Hanoi Opera House

    Use an exterior route unless you have a confirmed interior visit.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch in the French Quarter French Quarter, Hanoi
  4. to · Activity 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.

  5. to · Meal Take a coffee break near the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 4 Hội An
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Old Quarter, Hanoi
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection Tirant Hotel
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Hanoi to Hội An Hội An

    Build in time for the final road connection to Hội An. Keep the late afternoon open if it takes longer. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base ÊMM Hotel Hoi An

    Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Cẩm Phô, Hội An
Day 5 Hội An
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
  2. to · Activity Visit a public assembly hall and compare the surrounding trading streets Fujian Assembly Hall, Hội An

    Check current old-town tickets and site access before choosing interiors.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near the market Hội An Central Market
  4. to · Activity Walk the historic riverfront and choose a second heritage interior Thu Bồn River, Hội An

    Compare the river-facing buildings with the lanes farther inland.

  5. to · Meal Take a shaded café break Hội An Ancient Town
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
Day 6 Hội An
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
  2. to · Activity Take a lantern-making class if confirmed Hội An Ancient Town

    Use the workshop’s address and start time. Check whether the finished lantern folds for travel.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the workshop Hội An Ancient Town
  4. to · Activity Compare lantern styles in the old town shops Hội An Ancient Town

    Ask about packing and materials before buying.

  5. to · Meal Take an afternoon break near the river Thu Bồn River, Hội An
  6. to · Activity Walk the lantern streets and choose a nearby dinner Nguyễn Phúc Chu Street, Hội An

    Use a shorter route if the pedestrian lanes are crowded.

Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Cẩm Phô, Hội An
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection ÊMM Hotel Hoi An
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Hội An to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City

    Arrange pickup in Hội An and leave time for the first road connection. Use your confirmed arrival time. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.

  4. to · Lodging 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.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  2. to · Activity 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.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near the river or central market District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  4. to · Ground transport Travel to Chợ Lớn Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City
  5. to · Activity 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.

  6. to · Ground transport Return toward the hotel area District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  2. to · Activity 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.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  4. to · Activity 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.

  5. to · Meal Take a café break District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  2. to · Activity Visit Independence Palace and its grounds Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City

    Check the palace calendar and choose the rooms or exhibits you want to spend time with.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the palace District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  4. to · Activity Visit the War Remnants Museum if it suits your group War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City

    Some material is graphic. Choose a shorter visit or an exterior history walk if that fits better.

  5. to · Meal Take a quiet café break District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Bạch Đằng Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City

    Skip the walk if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Hotel Grand Saigon
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City

    Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Open map for Hanoi
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Tirant Hotel
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Open map for Hanoi
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Temple of Literature Temple of Literature, Hanoi
    3. to · Activity Visit the Temple of Literature and its courtyards Temple of Literature, Hanoi

      Check access and compare how the courtyards organize the route.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the surrounding neighborhood Văn Miếu, Hanoi
    5. to · Activity 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.

    6. to · Meal Take a café break Old Quarter, Hanoi
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi

    Open map for Hanoi
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Hoàn Kiếm Lake Old Quarter, Hanoi
    2. to · Activity Walk around the Hanoi Opera House and nearby avenues Hanoi Opera House

      Use an exterior route unless you have a confirmed interior visit.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch in the French Quarter French Quarter, Hanoi
    4. to · Activity 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.

    5. to · Meal Take a coffee break near the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
  4. Day 4

    Hội An

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Old Quarter, Hanoi
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection Tirant Hotel
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Hanoi to Hội An Hội An

      Build in time for the final road connection to Hội An. Keep the late afternoon open if it takes longer. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base ÊMM Hotel Hoi An

      Use this time for a quick check-in and keep dinner flexible if you are delayed.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Cẩm Phô, Hội An
  5. Day 5

    Hội An

    Open map for Hội An
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    2. to · Activity Visit a public assembly hall and compare the surrounding trading streets Fujian Assembly Hall, Hội An

      Check current old-town tickets and site access before choosing interiors.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near the market Hội An Central Market
    4. to · Activity Walk the historic riverfront and choose a second heritage interior Thu Bồn River, Hội An

      Compare the river-facing buildings with the lanes farther inland.

    5. to · Meal Take a shaded café break Hội An Ancient Town
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
  6. Day 6

    Hội An

    Open map for Hội An
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    2. to · Activity Take a lantern-making class if confirmed Hội An Ancient Town

      Use the workshop’s address and start time. Check whether the finished lantern folds for travel.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the workshop Hội An Ancient Town
    4. to · Activity Compare lantern styles in the old town shops Hội An Ancient Town

      Ask about packing and materials before buying.

    5. to · Meal Take an afternoon break near the river Thu Bồn River, Hội An
    6. to · Activity Walk the lantern streets and choose a nearby dinner Nguyễn Phúc Chu Street, Hội An

      Use a shorter route if the pedestrian lanes are crowded.

  7. Day 7

    Ho Chi Minh City

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time for the first connection ÊMM Hotel Hoi An
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Hội An to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City

      Arrange pickup in Hội An and leave time for the first road connection. Use your confirmed arrival time. Replace the suggested window with the actual departure and arrival times.

    4. to · Lodging 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.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  8. Day 8

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Open map for Ho Chi Minh City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near the river or central market District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    4. to · Ground transport Travel to Chợ Lớn Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City
    5. to · Activity 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.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the hotel area District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  9. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Open map for Ho Chi Minh City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    4. to · Activity 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.

    5. to · Meal Take a café break District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Open map for Ho Chi Minh City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    2. to · Activity Visit Independence Palace and its grounds Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City

      Check the palace calendar and choose the rooms or exhibits you want to spend time with.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the palace District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    4. to · Activity Visit the War Remnants Museum if it suits your group War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City

      Some material is graphic. Choose a shorter visit or an exterior history walk if that fits better.

    5. to · Meal Take a quiet café break District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Open map for Ho Chi Minh City
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Bạch Đằng Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City

      Skip the walk if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Hotel Grand Saigon
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City

      Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.