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Vietnam from north to south

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Vietnam from north to south · More time in the middle and at the far end

  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 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
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
    2. to · Activity Visit the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi

      Check open galleries and choose a collection rather than rushing the whole museum.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum Văn Miếu, Hanoi
    4. to · Activity Walk around the lake or return to the hotel for a break Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
    5. to · Activity See a booked water-puppet performance Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi

      Replace this window with the published showtime. Keep a lake walk as a fallback if tickets are unavailable.

    6. to · Meal Have dinner near your 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 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
  6. Day 6

    Hội An

    1. to · Meal Have an early breakfast Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Trà Quế or the beach area Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Hội An

      Pick one route according to heat and conditions. Arrange a car if cycling or walking is unsuitable.

    3. to · Activity Choose a village walk or a short An Bàng beachfront visit Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Hội An

      Check access, carry water, and use the beach as a walking stop unless swimming conditions are suitable.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your morning stop Hội An
    5. to · Activity Return to the hotel for the hotter part of the day Hội An
    6. to · Meal Take a coffee break if you want to go back out Hội An Ancient Town
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    OvernightÊMM Hotel Hoi AnHội An
  7. Day 7

    Hội An

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    2. to · Activity Compare timber house fronts and the covered bridge area Japanese Covered Bridge, Hội An

      Check current access and leave time to see the surrounding streets.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch in the old town Hội An Ancient Town
    4. to · Activity Choose one old-house interior or take a sheltered break Hội An Ancient Town

      Check the site included on your old-town ticket before walking over.

    5. to · Meal Rest over coffee or tea Hội An Ancient Town
    6. to · Activity Take a short lantern-street walk and stop for dinner Hội An Ancient Town
    OvernightÊMM Hotel Hoi AnHội An
  8. Day 8

    Hội An

    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near your hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    2. to · Activity Browse Hội An Central Market and nearby food stalls Hội An Central Market

      Compare posted prices and order smaller portions if you want to try several items.

    3. to · Meal Choose a cao lầu lunch Hội An Ancient Town
    4. to · Activity Walk a short stretch of the riverside or take an indoor break Thu Bồn River, Hội An

      Shorten the afternoon walk in high heat.

    5. to · Meal Stop for coffee or a market snack Hội An Ancient Town
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
    OvernightÊMM Hotel Hoi AnHội An
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    Củ Chi

    1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving the city Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Củ Chi visitor site you booked Củ Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City

      Confirm whether your visit uses Bến Dược or Bến Đình and use that meeting point.

    3. to · Activity Visit the surface exhibits and decide whether to enter a tunnel Củ Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City

      Use the outdoor route if the passage, steps, or enclosed space is unsuitable. Follow site guidance.

    4. to · Meal Take a lunch break near the site Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
    5. to · Ground transport Return to the city District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    6. to · Meal Take a quiet break before dinner District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    OvernightHotel Grand SaigonHo Chi Minh City
  12. Day 12

    Ho Chi Minh City

    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
    2. to · Activity Compare produce and prepared food around Bến Thành Market Bến Thành Market, Ho Chi Minh City

      Check posted prices and portion sizes before ordering.

    3. to · Meal Choose a southern Vietnamese lunch District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    4. to · Activity Walk the surrounding retail streets or take an indoor break District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

      Keep the route short in high heat.

    5. to · Meal Try iced coffee or a small snack District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    6. to · Meal Have a different southern dish for dinner District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    OvernightHotel Grand SaigonHo Chi Minh City
  13. Day 13

    Ho Chi Minh City

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

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Đồng Khởi Đồng Khởi Street, Ho Chi Minh City
    4. to · Activity 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.

    5. to · Meal Stop for coffee in District 1 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
  14. Day 14

    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.