7 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.

Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Quarter, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Literature & National University.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Hanoi online tour planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Hanoi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Tomb of Tu Duc, then admire the striking features of Thien Mu Pagoda, then contemplate the long history of Imperial City, and finally contemplate the long history of Luc Bo Culture Space.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Hue online itinerary planner.

Getting from Hanoi to Hue by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in November, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, then get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office, and finally get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum. Keep things going the next day: hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market and then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

For reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ho Chi Minh City day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Hue in November, expect nights in Ho Chi Minh City to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

On the 29th (Fri), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Marble Mountains, then don't miss a visit to Hoi An Ancient Town, then snap pictures at Japanese Covered Bridge, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Hoi An itinerary planner.

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in November: highs in Hoi An hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.