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Vietnam from north to south

Short middle stop and a slower finish

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Vietnam from north to south · Short middle stop and a slower finish

  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 · 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
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the museum area Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi
    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
    5. to · Activity Compare everyday streets around the museum and the lake Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
    6. to · Meal Take a seated break Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
    OvernightTirant HotelHanoi
  4. Day 4

    Hanoi

    1. to · Meal Have phở for breakfast in the Old Quarter Old Quarter, Hanoi
    2. to · Activity Walk the market lanes around Đồng Xuân Đồng Xuân Market, Hanoi

      Compare the retail streets and indoor market, and keep clear of deliveries.

    3. to · Meal Choose a light lunch near the market Old Quarter, Hanoi
    4. to · Activity Take a shorter walk around Hoàn Kiếm Lake Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi

      Use a sheltered route if the weather changes.

    5. to · Meal Try Vietnamese coffee or take a seated break Old Quarter, Hanoi
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old Quarter, Hanoi
    OvernightTirant HotelHanoi
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    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
  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.