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
- Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
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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.
- Have lunch near the museum Văn Miếu, Hanoi
- Walk around the lake or return to the hotel for a break Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
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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.
- Have dinner near your hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi
- Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Travel to the museum area Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi
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Choose a focused visit at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi
Check current exhibits and choose one theme to follow through the galleries.
- Have lunch near the museum Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Compare everyday streets around the museum and the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Take a seated break Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Dinner near your hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
Day 4 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 5 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 6 Hội An
- 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 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.
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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.
- Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Cẩm Phô, Hội An
Day 7 Hội An
- Have an early breakfast Cẩm Phô, Hội An
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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.
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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.
- Have lunch near your morning stop Hội An
- Return to the hotel for the hotter part of the day Hội An
- Take a coffee break if you want to go back out Hội An Ancient Town
- Dinner near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City
- Have breakfast before checking out Cẩm Phô, Hội An
- Check out and allow time for the first connection ÊMM Hotel Hoi An
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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.
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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 9 Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast near your hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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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.
- Have lunch near the palace District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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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.
- Take a quiet café break District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10 Củ Chi
- Breakfast before leaving the city Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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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.
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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.
- Take a lunch break near the site Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Return to the city District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Take a quiet break before dinner District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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- Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
-
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.
- Have lunch near the museum Văn Miếu, Hanoi
- Walk around the lake or return to the hotel for a break Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi
-
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.
- Have dinner near your hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
-
Day 3
Hanoi
Open map for Hanoi- Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Travel to the museum area Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi
-
Choose a focused visit at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi
Check current exhibits and choose one theme to follow through the galleries.
- Have lunch near the museum Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Compare everyday streets around the museum and the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Take a seated break Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
- Dinner near your hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Day 4
Hanoi
Open map for 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
-
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 5
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 6
Hội An
- Have breakfast before checking out Old Quarter, Hanoi
- Check out and allow time for the first connection Tirant Hotel
-
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.
-
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.
- Have dinner near the new hotel if arrival allows Cẩm Phô, Hội An
-
Day 7
Hội An
Open map for Hội An- Have an early breakfast Cẩm Phô, Hội An
-
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.
-
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.
- Have lunch near your morning stop Hội An
- Return to the hotel for the hotter part of the day Hội An
- Take a coffee break if you want to go back out Hội An Ancient Town
- Dinner near the hotel Cẩm Phô, Hội An
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Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
- Have breakfast before checking out Cẩm Phô, Hội An
- Check out and allow time for the first connection ÊMM Hotel Hoi An
-
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.
-
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 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Open map for Ho Chi Minh City- Breakfast near your hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
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.
- Have lunch near the palace District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
-
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.
- Take a quiet café break District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 10
Củ Chi
Open map for Củ Chi- Breakfast before leaving the city Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
-
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.
-
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.
- Take a lunch break near the site Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Return to the city District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Take a quiet break before dinner District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner near the hotel Đồng Khởi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Day 11
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 12
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 13
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 14
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.