16 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

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), contemplate the long history of Temple of Literature & National University, indulge in some personalized pampering at Hanoi L'essence De La Vie Spa, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Hanoi trip itinerary planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Hanoi is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Indochina Time (ICT) is 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sapa.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Fansipan Mountain and then stop by Giang Ta Chai Village. On the 9th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Hang Da Village, hike along Si Trekking Sa Pa, and then stop by Indigo Cat.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Sapa trip planner.

You can drive from Hanoi to Sapa in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive to Ninh Binh.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): look for gifts at Minh Trang Handmade and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Bich Dong Pagoda, stroll through Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bai Dinh Pagoda.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Ninh Binh road trip website.

You can drive from Sapa to Ninh Binh in 5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of car, flight, and bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to fly to Hoi An.

Step out of Hoi An with an excursion to Bac My An Market in Da Nang--about 52 minutes away. On the 15th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town, take in the views from Japanese Covered Bridge, take in the dramatic natural features at The Marble Mountains, and get the adrenaline pumping with Funtastic HoiAn Basket Boat Tours.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Hoi An travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Ninh Binh to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In March, Hoi An is a bit warmer than Ninh Binh - with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel to Halong Bay.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then hunt for treasures at Ha Long Market, then contemplate the waterfront views at Hạ Long Bay, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Tien Ong Cave. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Fri): explore the activities along Bai Tu Long Bay, then make a splash at Sun World Ha Long Complex, and then relax and rejuvenate at Le Parfum Spa.

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You can do a combination of flight, bus, car, and ferry from Hoi An to Halong Bay in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.