Trip Idea

Vietnam: A Journey Through Time and Taste

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City

4 stops9 nightsBest: Feb–Apr

Route

Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City

Duration

9 nights

Best time

Feb–Apr

From

from ~$1,200/person · est.

About this trip

From the mist-covered limestone karsts of the north to the vibrant, bustling waterways of the south, Vietnam is a sensory explosion of ancient traditions and modern energy. Discover a land where emerald rice paddies meet chaotic, colorful city streets in a perfect harmony of culture.

Places to visit

Itinerary

Hanoi
3 nights
A timeless capital where colonial charm meets the frantic, joyful pulse of daily street life.
Ha Long Bay
1 night
Drift through a surreal seascape of thousands of limestone pillars rising from emerald waters.
Hoi An
3 nights
A lantern-lit riverside gem frozen in time, perfect for slow strolls and exquisite local tailoring.
Ho Chi Minh City
2 nights
The unstoppable economic engine of the country, buzzing with motorbikes, skyscrapers, and historic depth.

Good to know

💵CurrencyVietnamese Dong (VND)
🛵Getting AroundUse the Grab app for reliable motorbike and car taxis.
🙏EtiquetteAlways cover your shoulders and knees when entering temples.

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Vietnam: A Journey Through Time and Taste

About this trip

Places to visit

Ha Long Bay

Hoi An Ancient Town

Cu Chi Tunnels

Old Quarter, Hanoi

Ben Thanh Market

Imperial City of Hue

Mekong Delta

Marble Mountains

Itinerary

Hanoi

Ha Long Bay

Hoi An

Ho Chi Minh City

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