Vietnam 14 day itinerary

There are just too many things of Vietnam that you may fall for. It can be the uniqueness of the country's culture, or just for the love of Vietnamese cuisine. Still, it's the breathtaking natural beauty of the country that has caught attention of many visitors. Not only is Vietnam famous for its rice paddies, the country also possesses some of the most stunning and beautiful beaches, such as Halong Bay, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc. If you are looking for a refreshing and chilly summer getaway in a new land, this Vietnam 14 day Itinerary is just the right answer that you should think of.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)
Day 5: Hoi An Sightseeing (B, L)
Day 6: Hoi An – Nha Trang Beach (B)
Day 7: Nha Trang (B, L)
Day 8: Nha Trang – Mui Ne Beach (B)
Day 9: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc Island (B)
Day 12: Phu Quoc Island (B, L)
Day 13: Phu Quoc Island – Ho Chi Minh City (B, D)
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed and met by our tour guide before transferring to hotel for a check-in. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner at local restaurant, then stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B,L)
In the morning, you will visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, traditional stilt houses, the ancient One-Pillar Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, while strolling along the shore of the West Lake to visit Tran Quoc pagoda, then have lunch at a local restaurant with Hanoi's traditional dishes. During afternoon, you will visit some of the most famous locations in Hanoi, such as Vietnam’s first university – the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature, the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, then experience the nearby Old Quarters of Hanoi by rickshaw to explore the heart of Hanoi's culture. At eventide, enjoy a special Vietnam traditional water puppet show (Rối-Nước), have your own dinner and stay overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Have breakfast at hotel and then depart for Halong Bay, while observing the transition from the modern Hanoi to the rural green side of the nearby areas.
12h00 – 12h30: Get on the boat. A quick cruising brief will be followed by.
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a tasty lunch while cruising among the limestone islands.
15h30 – 16h30: Experience Kayak among the hidden parts of the bay, which located around the Bo Nau Cave area. Ater that, return to the boat.
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim Island. You can enjoy swimming and relaxing on the beach of Soi Sim, or climb up to the peak of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
17h30: Cruise back to the main boat for a shower. Relax or take photos as the sunsets.
19h00: Enjoy dinner as you meet and greet with other guests. You can either fish for squid, or just get on the deck to enjoy the gentle and refreshing night breezes. Stay overnight on the board.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B,L)
06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunting game.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up before checking out.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue cruising to explore the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30: On the way back to the harbor, take part in a cooking show before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00 – 12h30: Leave the boat. You will be picked up and transferred directly to Noi Bai Domestic Airport for the flight to Danang. Upon arrival at Danang, you will be welcomed by local guide and transfer to hotel in Hoi An later. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An Sightseeing (B,L)
After having breakfast, you will discover the heart of Hoian through many ancient locations and houses, such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese temple, Chinese Hall, Hoi An market and the Tan Ky ancient house. During midday, have lunch at local restaurant and take a local sampan boat to travel on Thu Bon River after that to visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Finish your discovery in late afternoon and head back to your hotel for dinner, then stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An – Nha Trang Beach (B)
Have breakfast and then transfer to Da Nang Airport for a departure to Nha Trang – with 7km of long, refreshing white-sand coastline and beaches fringed by palms and casuarinas as one of the nicest seaside areas in Vietnam. The turquoise water surrounding Nha Trang is almost transparent, which makes vacation activities such as fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving perfect. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 7: Nha Trang (B, L)
In the morning, take part in a snorkeling session on the beach. After having breakfast, Nha Trang Oceanography Institute and Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island will be the first places to visit, with many sea species of Khanh Hoa province that created a small ocean world there. Later, the boat will take you to Mun Island. the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of colorful corals and species. After snorkeling, visit a fishing village and have lunch on the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the salangane build their bird nests. Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 8: Nha Trang – Mui Ne Beach (B)
Have breakfast at hotel before departing for Mui Ne – one of the best marine areas in Vietnam with white, sandy beaches that stretch for miles. During transition, you may stop at Poklong Garai Temple, an excellent illustration of the Champa Kingdom identity for a visit. Upon arrival, check in the resort. and enjoy your own lunch at the resort later. Have a good time on the nearby beach in the afternoon, which is just a few meters away from your room. Have dinner and stay overnight in Mui Ne.

Day 9: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Have breakfast and take your free time in the morning to explore Mui Ne, then depart for Ho Chi Minh City – the biggest and most dynamic metropolis city in Vietnam. After arriving, check in at hotel and spend your time on discovering the city. Have lunch and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
In the morning, take a trip to visit the former Presidential Palace, the renowned Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post office. then have lunch at Indochina Restaurant. During afternoon, you will travel to Cho Lon – the biggest wholesales market in Saigon and visit Thien Hau Pagoda – where you can see hundreds of local people come to worship for their Health, Luck and Happiness. Later, enjoy the authentic Vietnamese coffee at local coffee shops in the typical streets of Chinatown. Have dinner at Ngon Restaurant with great collection of authentic local food before spending the night in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc Island (B)
Have breakfast and take your time to travel around the city before transferring to the Tan Son Nhat Domestic Airport for a short flight to Phu Quoc Island, which is one of the top hidden islands in the world. Upon arrival, you may take your free time to relax on the beach. Have your own dinner and stay overnight in Phu Quoc Island.

Day 12: Phu Quoc Island (B, L)
After having breakfast, you will travel to An Thoi Island. You may snorkel or play other activities while spending your time on the island. Have lunch during midday before a soft trekking along Da Ban stream in Phu Quoc National Park to explore the fauna and flora ecosystem, then stop at a local family to see how to make the best fish sauce. After that, return to your hotel to have dinner before spending the night at your hotel.

Day 13: Phu Quoc Island – Ho Chi Minh City (B, D)
Have breakfast at your hotel and then transfer to the Phu Quoc airport for the flight to HCM city. After being back to the city, take your time to discover Saigon through its notorious districts.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)
After having breakfast at hotel, you may take your free time to relax or continue to explore Sai Gon until being transferred to the airport for departure flight.