13 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stop by Old Quarter, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Literature & National University, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and contemplate the long history of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

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Mumbai, India to Hanoi is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Hanoi due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Halong Bay.

On the 23rd (Thu), Head underground at Tien Ong Cave and then contemplate the waterfront views at Hạ Long Bay.

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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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel to Hanoi.

On the 24th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Vietnamese Women's Museum and then take an in-depth tour of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

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Getting from Halong Bay to Hanoi by combination of ferry and bus takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, car, and train; or do a combination of ferry, flight, and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Da Nang.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then take in the dramatic natural features at The Marble Mountains, and then snap pictures at Dragon Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: snap pictures at Tran Thi Ly Bridge, make a trip to Lady Buddha, examine the collection at Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, then stop by LiA - Chic & Unique, and finally don't miss a visit to Marian Shrine of the Lady of Tra Kieu.

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Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Da Nang takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In February in Da Nang, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Hoi An.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): take in the views from Japanese Covered Bridge and then don't miss a visit to Hoi An Ancient Town.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Hoi An visit planner.

Traveling by car from Da Nang to Hoi An takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February in Hoi An, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ben Duoc Memorial Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the galleries of Soyn, take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, ponder the world of politics at The Independence Palace, then ponder the world of politics at Central Post Office, then pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, and finally hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market.

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You can fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hoi An in February: highs in Ho Chi Minh City hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to fly back home.