10 days itinerary

10-day Vietnam itinerary

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City — north to south.

Vietnam is long and thin; internal flights save days. This 10-day route covers the country's three big regions without doubling back.

Best time to go

February–April and August–October (mild, drier).

Trip length

10 days

Estimated budget

Budget

$35–55 / day

Total: $350–550

Mid-range

$80–130 / day

Total: $800–1,300

Comfort

$200+ / day

Total: $2,000+

Per person, excluding international flights.

Days 1–2: Hanoi Old Quarter, egg coffee, water puppet show, street food tour.
Days 3–4: Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay (quieter).
Day 5: Fly to Da Nang, transfer to Hoi An. Lantern-lit old town walk.
Days 6–7: Hoi An: tailor a suit, cooking class, An Bang beach day.
Day 8: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. War Remnants Museum, rooftop bar for skyline.
Day 9: Cu Chi tunnels or Mekong Delta day trip.
Day 10: Coffee at Bui Vien, fly out.

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