22 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.

Visit Old Quarter and Hoa Lo Prison for their historical value. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and Temple of Literature & National University are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Vietnamese Women's Museum, explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), appreciate the extensive heritage of Ba Dinh Square, and steep yourself in history at Presidential Palace Historical Site.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hanoi trip maker website.

Semarang, Indonesia to Hanoi is an approximately 11-hour flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Quy Nhon.

Quy Nhơn is a coastal city in Bình Định Province in central Vietnam. On the 19th (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at Bai Xep Beach, then stroll through Quy Hoa Beach, and then see the interesting displays at Binh Dinh Museum. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Thap Doi (Twin Towers), contemplate the waterfront views at Eo Gio, and then kick back and relax at Ky Co Beach.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Quy Nhon trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Hanoi to Quy Nhon in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) 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 get in some beach time at Nha Trang Beach and Long Beach. Visit Po Nagar Cham Towers and St. Joseph's Parish Church for their historical value. Spend the 22nd (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nha Tho Nui, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, take in the spiritual surroundings of Long Son Pagoda, and enjoy the sand and surf at Hon Chong.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Nha Trang online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Quy Nhon to Nha Trang in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Ho Chi Minh City road trip planning website.

You can fly from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can travel to Phu Quoc Island.

The largest of Vietnam's islands, Phu Quoc combines tradition with modernity, and nature with nurture.

You'll get in some beach time at Bai Tắm Sao and Vung Bau Beach. Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc and Phu Quoc Gallery of Contemporary Art (GoCA) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Ong Lang Beach, relax in the rural setting at Phu Quoc Countryside, play a few rounds at Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc Course, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Long Beach.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Phu Quoc Island trip builder.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Royal Tombs and Tomb of Minh Mang. Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, hunt for treasures at Dong Ba Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Mieu Temple, and make a trip to Nine Dynastic Urns.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Hue online travel route planner.

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Phu Quoc Island to Hue takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train. November in Hue sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Da Nang.

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Mỹ Sơn and Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien). Discover out-of-the-way places like Non Nuoc Beach and Han River Bridge. Explore Da Nang's surroundings by going to Hoi An (Roni Shoes & Hand Bag Shop, Cua Dai Beach, &more). It doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at My Khe Beach and kick back and relax at Phuoc My Beach.

To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Da Nang day trip planner.

Getting from Hue to Da Nang by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.