vietnam
Why Visit Vietnam?
Culture & Heritage – Temples, citadels, colonial towns.
Landscapes – Ha Long Bay, rice terraces, mountains, beaches.
Food & Lifestyle – World-class street food and café culture.
History – From ancient dynasties to wartime history.
Discover vietnam
Vietnam blends natural wonders, rich history, and dynamic culture in a way few countries do. You get towering karst isles, peaceful rice terraces, colonial architecture, vibrant street-food scenes, and warm, welcoming people. Whether you want adventure, relaxation, cultural immersion or culinary delights, Vietnam delivers. It’s compact, diverse, and offers major landmarks plus lesser-known gems that feel special.
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay/Cát Bà → Ninh Bình (Trang An)
Start in Hanoi (Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Temple of Literature, Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long). Day trips or overnights to Ha Long Bay–Cát Bà Archipelago (UNESCO seascape of limestone karsts; classic overnight cruise, kayaking) and Ninh Bình’s Trang An (UNESCO karst landscapes; boat caves at Trang An/Tam Cốc, Hang Múa viewpoint)
Northern Mountains: Sapa & Hà Giang
From Hanoi head north to Sapa (terraced valleys, ethnic villages, Fansipan summit via record-holding cable car) and the Hà Giang Loop (Quan Bạ–Đồng Văn–Mèo Vạc mountain passes, epic viewpoints). Both offer top trekking, homestays, and markets.
Huế → Đà Nẵng → Hội An (Central heritage coast)
Explore Huế’s Imperial City & royal tombs (UNESCO), coast over the Hai Vân Pass to Đà Nẵng (beaches, Marble Mountains, Sơn Trà/“Monkey Mountain”), ride the cable car to Bà Nà Hills’ Golden Bridge, then on to Hội An Ancient Town (UNESCO lantern town) and nearby Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary (UNESCO Cham temples).
Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng (via Đồng Hới) & nearby wartime sites
Base in Đồng Hới to reach Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park (UNESCO karst; famed caves like Phong Nha, Paradise, and expedition-only Sơn Đoòng, the world’s largest). Many itineraries also include historic sites from the former DMZ region.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) → Củ Chi → Mekong Delta (Cần Thơ/ Bến Tre)
In HCMC: War Remnants Museum, colonial landmarks, markets and food tours. Day trip to the Củ Chi Tunnels. Stay in the Mekong Delta to see the Cái Răng Floating Market (Cần Thơ) at dawn and coconut-waterways in Bến Tre; add homestays and boat trips.
Southern Beaches, Highlands & Islands:
Nha Trang → Đà Lạt → Mũi Né → Phú Quốc/ Côn Đảo
Nha Trang (beaches, Po Nagar Cham Towers), the cool highlands of Đà Lạt (waterfalls, colonial charm, coffee), the desert coast at Mũi Né (white/red sand dunes, sunrise jeeps), and offshore escapes: Phú Quốc (national-park forests, hiking, snorkeling) and Côn Đảo (protected marine park, seasonal sea-turtle nesting).
REGION HIGHLIGHTS
Northern Vietnam – The land of dramatic mountain landscapes, ethnic minority villages, and historic charm. Key spots include Hanoi with its Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, and nearby temples; Sapa with its rice terraces; Ha Giang loop; and Ninh Binh with karst scenery (“Halong Bay inland”).
Central Vietnam – Rich in history and scenic diversity. Hue (former imperial capital), Hoi An (ancient town with lanterns & customs), Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng cave systems, Da Nang’s beaches and the Marble Mountains, plus serene highlands around Da Lat.
Southern Vietnam – Fast-moving urban energy in Ho Chi Minh City, the waterways and floating markets of the Mekong Delta, tropical islands like Phú Quốc and Con Dao, and coastal stretches with beach and marine life.
Coast & Island Regions – Across Vietnam’s length there are many beaches, offshore islands, coral reefs, coastal wilderness. From the islands of Con Dao and Phú Quốc to the scenic bays in the north like Ha Long and Lan Ha.
10-Day Vietnam Itinerary
- Day 1–2: Hanoi – Explore the Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Temple of Literature, street food tours, and a water puppet show.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Overnight cruise among limestone karsts, caves, and fishing villages.
Day 4: Ninh Binh – Boat ride through Trang An or Tam Coc, visit Hoa Lư ancient capital, cycle through rice fields.
Day 5: Phong Nha – Explore vast caves (Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave), jungle hikes, underground rivers.
Day 6: Hue – Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas along the Perfume River.
Day 7: Hoi An – Lantern-lit streets, Japanese Bridge, My Son Sanctuary, An Bang Beach.
Day 8–9: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum, French colonial landmarks, Ben Thanh Market.
Day 10: Mekong Delta / Phu Quoc Extension – Floating markets in Cai Rang, river villages OR fly to Phu Quoc Island for beaches and snorkeling.
