12 days in Vietnam Itinerary

When in Ho Chi Minh City, make a side trip to see Hoi Khanh Pagoda in Thu Dau Mot, approximately Thu Dau Mot away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Ho Chi Minh City online sightseeing planner.

New Delhi, India to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City. When traveling from New Delhi in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Ho Chi Minh City, with highs around 39°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Duong Dong.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with The Savage Dragon's Island Adventures, relax in the rural setting at Phu Quoc Countryside, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally look for gifts at The Vietnamese Artists. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): relax in the rural setting at Phu Quoc Mushroom, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ho Quoc Temple, experience rural life at Peppers in Phu Quoc chez Le Ho, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dinh Ba Thuy Long Thanh Mau, and finally sample some tasty brews at Beer Fridge.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Duong Dong day trip planning tool.

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Duong Dong by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Hoi An.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): examine the collection at Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, then get the adrenaline pumping with Funtastic HoiAn Basket Boat Tours, then admire the masterpieces at Precious Heritage by Rehahn, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at The Marble Mountains, then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, then take in the views from Japanese Covered Bridge, and finally don't miss a visit to Hoi An Ancient Town.

To see reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Hoi An trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Duong Dong to Hoi An takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In February, daytime highs in Hoi An are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hue.

On the 17th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Imperial City, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thien Mu Pagoda, then contemplate the long history of Tomb of Tu Duc, then steep yourself in history at Tomb of Minh Mang, and finally don't miss a visit to Tu Hieu Pagoda.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Hue online trip planner.

Drive from Hoi An to Hue in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. February in Hue sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

On the 18th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Phong Nha Caves, contemplate the waterfront views at Suoi Nuoc Mooc, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Son Doong Cave. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at U Bo Mountain (Nui U Bo).

To find maps and tourist information, go to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Hanoi.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, then see Off-Road Tours, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat), contemplate the long history of Hoa Lo Prison, then explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), and finally contemplate the long history of Temple of Literature & National University.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Hanoi road trip tool.

You can fly from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hanoi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.