10 days
10-day Vietnam itinerary
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City — north to south.
Pacing
Packed highlights · 7 days
Best for
First-timers, tight PTO, one big loop
Best time to go
February–April and August–October (mild, drier).
Budget per style
- Budget$35–55 / day · $350–550 total
- Mid-range$80–130 / day · $800–1,300 total
- Comfort$200+ / day · $2,000+ total
Per person, excluding international flights.
Day-by-day highlights
- 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.