24 days in Vietnam Itinerary

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and Vietnamese Women's Museum. Let the collections at TiredCity Hang Bong and A Dong Art Gallery capture your imagination. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), explore the galleries of Nguyen Art Gallery in Hanoi, and contemplate the long history of Hoa Lo Prison.

For ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Hanoi trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Hanoi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Hanoi is 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Marked by underground rivers, famous caves, limestone cliffs, and tropical rainforests, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park wows visitors with a spectacular range of landscapes and wildlife.

On the 7th (Mon), take in the awesome beauty at U Bo Mountain (Nui U Bo) and then explore the fascinating underground world of Phong Nha Caves. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at Lemon Tree Nail & Spa and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Hanoi to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Hue.

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

Get some historical perspective at Royal Tombs and Imperial City. Tomb of Minh Mang and Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 10th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Tomb of Tu Duc, make a trip to Luc Bo Culture Space, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Thien Mu Pagoda.

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Drive from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hue in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Hoi An.

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

Do your shopping at Precious Heritage by Rehahn and Yaly Couture. Relax by the water at My Khe Beach and Non Nuoc Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hoi An: Mỹ Sơn (in Duy Phu) and StormX (in Da Nang). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the striking landscape at The Marble Mountains, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Hoi An trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Hue to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in August, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Da Lat.

While often referred to as "City of a Thousand Flowers," "City of a Thousand Pines," and "City of a Thousand Palms," you'd be right in thinking that numbers far greater than a thousand have given Da Lat its reputation as a fertile agricultural heartland.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thien Vien Truc Lam and then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Linh Phuoc Pagoda, then relax in the rural setting at DL Nature's, and then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Da Lat trip planning tool.

Fly from Hoi An to Da Lat in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Nha Trang.

On a vacation in Nha Trang, a famous Vietnam resort town, you can lounge on a beach all day and party into the night.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Thermal Spas. Get in touch with nature at Nha Trang Beach and Hot mineral springs I-Resort Nha Trang. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Po Nagar Cham Towers and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nha Tho Nui.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Nha Trang vacation tool.

You can drive from Da Lat to Nha Trang in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Duong Dong.

A holiday in Duong Dong offers cultural diversity, great nature experiences, and a variety of educational and kid-friendly attractions.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bai Tắm Sao and Long Beach. Get in touch with nature at Jerry's Jungle Tours and Ong Lang Beach. Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at LunaThaiSpa, experience rural life at Peppers in Phu Quoc chez Le Ho, look for gifts at The Vietnamese Artists, and hunt for treasures at Duong Dong Market.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Duong Dong road trip tool.

You can fly from Nha Trang to Duong Dong in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office, pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, then take in the exciting artwork at Aitch Space, then take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by flight from Duong Dong to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. August in Ho Chi Minh City sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 29°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 26th (Sat).