VIETNAM · COMPLETE TOUR GUIDE
15+ destinations · full day-by-day itineraries · local secrets
e-visa 90 days (all)
Best time: Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov
Tours: 2-4 days per destination
Must eat: Phở, Bánh mì, Cà phê trứng
Xin chào · Cảm ơn
NORTH · HA GIANG
Ha Giang loop 4 days
4 days / 3 nights
Easy rider or self-drive
Homestay
Day 1 Ha Giang city → Quan Ba Heaven Gate → Yen Minh (120km)
Day 2 Yen Minh → Dong Van Karst Plateau → H’Mong King Palace
Day 3 Ma Pi Leng Pass → Nho Que river boat → Meo Vac
Day 4 Meo Vac market → Lung Tam village → return Ha Giang
Pro tip: Start early, pack layers, try thắng cố (local stew) at Dong Van market.
Ha Giang loopDong Van karstMa Pi Lenglocal marketsH’Mong culturenorthern Vietnam trek
NORTH · SAPA
Sapa trekking 3 days
3 days / 2 nights
Moderate trek
Homestay + hotel
Day 1 Hanoi night train → Sapa → Cat Cat village
Day 2 Trek Lao Chai – Ta Van (rice terraces, ethnic homestay)
Day 3 Fansipan cable car (world’s longest) → return Hanoi
Pro tip: Stay overnight in Ta Van village for authentic Red Dao experience.
Sapa trekkingrice terracesFansipanCat Cat villageethnic minoritiesMuong Hoa valley
NORTH · HANOI
Hanoi city break 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Walking & cyclo
Central hotel
Day 1 Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Train Street, water puppet
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, egg coffee class, Hoa Lo Prison
Pro tip: Try phở at Phở Thìn, egg coffee at Giảng Café, and walk around Hoan Kiem at sunrise.
Hanoi Old QuarterHoan Kiem LakeTemple of LiteratureTrain StreetHo Chi Minh Mausoleumegg coffee
NORTH · NINH BINH
Ninh Binh 2 days (Trang An, Tam Coc)
2 days / 1 night
Cycling & boat
Bungalow
Day 1 Trang An boat tour (UNESCO), Mua Cave viewpoint (500 steps)
Day 2 Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc cycling & river, Bich Dong pagoda
Pro tip: Visit Mua Cave at sunrise for panoramic rice fields, cycle through villages.
Ninh Binh toursTrang AnTam CocMua CaveBai Dinh PagodaHalong Bay on land
NORTH · HA LONG BAY
Ha Long Bay cruise 2 days / 1 night
2 days / 1 night
Overnight cruise
Kayaking, cave
Day 1 Board cruise, lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island swimming/kayaking, sunset party
Day 2 Tai chi, Luon Cave kayaking, cooking class, return Hanoi
Pro tip: Choose a mid-range cruise with good reviews; book at least 2 weeks in advance.
Ha Long Bay cruiseSung Sot CaveTitop Islandkayakingovernight on bayUNESCO Vietnam
CENTRAL · PHONG NHA
Phong Nha cave explorer 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Cave tours
Phong Nha town
Day 1 Paradise Cave (dry cave) – Phong Nha Cave boat trip
Day 2 Dark Cave (zipline, mud bath) or Son Doong expedition (if booked)
Pro tip: Book Paradise Cave early to avoid crowds; Dark Cave requires swimwear.
Phong Nha cavesParadise CaveSon DoongDark CavePhong Nha tourcaving Vietnam
CENTRAL · HUE
Hue Imperial City 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Walking & boat
Hue centre
Day 1 Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City, Thien Mu Pagoda
Day 2 Royal tombs (Khai Dinh, Minh Mang), Perfume River boat ride
Pro tip: Enjoy royal tea at An Dinh palace; try bún bò Huế for breakfast.
Hue Imperial CityThien Mu Pagodaroyal tombsPerfume RiverHue citadelVietnamese heritage
CENTRAL · DA NANG
Da Nang & Golden Bridge 2 days
Day 1 Ba Na Hills cable car, Golden Bridge, French village, Linh Ung Pagoda
Day 2 Marble Mountains, My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge (fire show 9pm Sat/Sun)
Pro tip: Rent a scooter to explore Hai Van Pass; go to Ba Na early to avoid queues.
Da Nang Golden BridgeBa Na HillsMarble MountainsMy Khe BeachDragon BridgeHai Van Pass
CENTRAL · HOI AN
Hoi An ancient town 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Walking & boat
Riverside hotel
Day 1 Ancient Town: Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, lantern making class
Day 2 My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO) morning, basket boat in coconut forest afternoon
Pro tip: Visit on full moon (14th lunar day) for lantern festival; tailor shops need 2 days.
Hoi An ancient townJapanese Bridgelantern festivalMy Son Sanctuarybasket boatHoi An tailor
CENTRAL · NHA TRANG
Nha Trang island hopping 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Island boat tour
Mud bath
Day 1 Island hopping: Mun, Tam, Mieu – snorkeling, seafood lunch
Day 2 Vinpearl Land cable car & amusement park or Thap Ba mud bath
Pro tip: Vinpearl takes full day; book combo ticket. Try bún chả cá.
Nha Trang islandssnorkeling VietnamVinpearl Landmud bathHon MunNha Trang beach
SOUTH · DA LAT
Da Lat highlands 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Easy rider or car
Villa hotel
Day 1 Crazy House, Xuan Huong Lake, flower gardens, Domaine de Marie
Day 2 Elephant Falls, Linh An Pagoda, Lang Biang mountain jeep tour
Pro tip: Try avocado ice cream, strawberry jam; night market for bánh tráng nướng.
Da Lat toursCrazy HouseXuan Huong LakeElephant FallsLang BiangDalat highlands
SOUTH · MUI NE
Mui Ne sand dunes 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Jeep tours
Fishing village
Day 1 White Sand Dunes (sunrise), Red Sand Dunes, Fairy Stream
Day 2 Mui Ne fishing village, Poshanu Cham towers, relax at resort
Pro tip: Sunrise at White Dunes is less crowded; rent a quad bike.
Mui Ne sand dunesWhite Sand DunesRed Sand DunesFairy Streamfishing villagePhan Thiet
SOUTH · PHU QUOC
Phu Quoc island 3 days
3 days / 2 nights
Cable car
Beach resorts
Day 1 Starfish Beach (Rach Vem), Grand World, night market
Day 2 Cable car to Hon Thom, Sunset Sanato beach
Day 3 Vinpearl Safari, pepper farm, fish sauce factory
Pro tip: Rent a motorbike; avoid dry season (Dec-Mar) crowds; book cable car online.
Phu Quoc islandStarfish BeachPhu Quoc cable carVinpearl SafariSunset SanatoHon Thom
SOUTH · HO CHI MINH CITY
Ho Chi Minh City 2 days
2 days / 1 night
Walking & taxi
District 1
Day 1 War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre Dame, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market
Day 2 Cu Chi Tunnels half-day, Saigon river front, rooftop bar (Bitexco)
Pro tip:
Banh mi Huynh Hoa for best sandwich; book Cu Chi early.
Ho Chi Minh City toursWar Remnants MuseumIndependence PalaceBen Thanh MarketCu Chi TunnelsSaigon sights
SOUTH · MEKONG DELTA
Mekong Delta 2 days (Cai Rang floating market)
2 days / 1 night
Boat tours
Homestay
Day 1 My Tho → Ben Tre: boat through canals, fruit orchards, coconut candy workshop
Day 2 Cai Rang floating market (sunrise), Vinh Long, return HCMC
Pro tip: Wake up at 5am for Cai Rang market; homestay in Ben Tre recommended.
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