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Vietnam from north to south

Three bases with a stop in the middle

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Vietnam from north to south · Three bases with a stop in the middle

  1. 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
    OvernightTirant HotelHanoi
  2. 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
    OvernightTirant HotelHanoi
  3. 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
    OvernightTirant HotelHanoi
  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
    OvernightÊMM Hotel Hoi AnHội An
  5. 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
    OvernightÊMM Hotel Hoi AnHội An
  6. 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.

    OvernightÊMM Hotel Hoi AnHội An
  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
    OvernightHotel Grand SaigonHo Chi Minh City
  8. 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
    OvernightHotel Grand SaigonHo Chi Minh City
  9. 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
    OvernightHotel Grand SaigonHo Chi Minh City
  10. 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
    OvernightHotel Grand SaigonHo Chi Minh City
  11. 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.