Vietnam
1 Month Travel Itinerary
Week 1: Northern Vietnam
Day 1-3: Hanoi
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi, explore the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple.
Day 2: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Day 3: Take a day trip to the Perfume Pagoda or Bat Trang Ceramic Village.
(I highly recommend the Hai Giang loop if you have some extra time)
Day 4-6: Sapa
Day 4: Travel to Sapa by overnight train or bus.
Day 5: Trek through rice terraces, visit Cat Cat Village, and experience local Hmong culture.
Day 6: Visit Fansipan Mountain or explore the Muong Hoa Valley.
Day 7-8: Ninh Binh
Day 7: Travel to Ninh Binh, explore Trang An Grottoes or Tam Coc.
Day 8: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda and Cuc Phuong National Park.
Day 9-10: Halong Bay
Day 9: Travel to Halong Bay, embark on an overnight cruise.
Day 10: Continue exploring Halong Bay, visit caves and islands, return to Hanoi.
Week 2: Central Vietnam
Day 11-12: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Day 11: Travel to Dong Hoi, then to Phong Nha. Explore Phong Nha Cave.
Day 12: Visit Paradise Cave and Dark Cave.
Day 13-15: Hue
Day 13: Travel to Hue, visit the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City.
Day 14: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, take a Perfume River boat ride.
Day 15: Explore the tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh and Emperor Tu Duc.
Day 16-20: Hoi An
Day 16: Travel to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass, check into your hotel.
Day 17: Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, and Old House of Tan Ky.
Day 18: Take a cooking class and bicycle tour to Tra Que Vegetable Village.
Day 19: Day trip to My Son Sanctuary.
Day 20: Relax at An Bang Beach.
Week 3: South Central Vietnam
Day 21-22: Da Nang
Day 21: Travel to Da Nang, visit Marble Mountains and My Khe Beach.
Day 22: Explore Son Tra Peninsula and visit the Linh Ung Pagoda.
Day 23-25: Nha Trang
Day 23: Travel to Nha Trang, relax on the beach.
Day 24: Visit Vinpearl Land or take a boat tour to nearby islands.
Day 25: Explore Po Nagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda.
Day 26-27: Dalat
Day 26: Travel to Dalat, visit the Crazy House and Dalat Flower Gardens.
Day 27: Explore Elephant Falls, Pongour Falls, and the Valley of Love.
Week 4: Southern Vietnam
Day 28-30: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Day 28: Travel to Ho Chi Minh City, explore Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Day 29: Visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Jade Emperor Pagoda.
Day 30: Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Day 31-32: Mekong Delta
Day 31: Travel to Can Tho, explore the floating markets.
Day 32: Visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest or Ben Tre for a Mekong Delta experience.
Day 33: Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 33: Return to Ho Chi Minh City, last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Day 34: Departure
Day 34: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City.
This itinerary covers Vietnam’s diverse landscapes, from the bustling cities and historic sites to serene beaches and lush mountains, providing a comprehensive and enriching travel experience.
Hidden Gem: Phu Quoc Island:
1. Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tien or Rach Gia
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours to Ha Tien or 7-9 hours to Rach Gia.
Bus Companies: Several companies offer this service, including Phuong Trang (Futa Bus) and Kumho Samco.
Booking: Tickets can be purchased online, at bus stations, or through travel agencies.
2. Ferry from Ha Tien or Rach Gia to Phu Quoc
Ferry Companies: Superdong and Phu Quoc Express are popular ferry operators.
Duration: Approximately 1.5-2.5 hours from Ha Tien and 2.5-3 hours from Rach Gia.
Booking: Ferry tickets can be booked online, at the ferry terminal, or through travel agencies
