12 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

On the 16th (Sun), take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum and then get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To find maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Ho Chi Minh City planning site.

Singapore, Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time to Indochina Time is minus 1 hour. In July, daily temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Hoi An.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): visit The Timeless Hoi An, snap pictures at Japanese Covered Bridge, and then look for gifts at Rubin Cloth Shop. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town.

Plan my day in Hoi An using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.

Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daytime highs in Hoi An are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. On the 20th (Thu), you're off to Da Nang.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Da Nang journey maker site.

Traveling by car from Hoi An to Da Nang takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 30°C. You'll set off for Hanoi on the 22nd (Sat).

Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) and appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Hanoi trip app.

You can fly from Da Nang to Hanoi in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Halong Bay.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): Head underground at Tien Ong Cave.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Halong Bay day trip planning app.

Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Hanoi to Halong Bay takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel back home.