17 days in Vietnam Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. Explore hidden gems such as Ba Thien Hau Temple and Boat Tours & Water Sports. The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, wander the streets of Pham Ngu Lao Street, examine the collection at FITO Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Phuoc An Hoi Quan.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Ho Chi Minh City road trip planning app.

Milan, Italy to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Milan to Ho Chi Minh City is 6 hours. Traveling from Milan in March, things will get warmer in Ho Chi Minh City: highs are around 40°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Hoi An.

Get a sense of the local culture at Precious Heritage by Rehahn and Hainan Assembly Hall. Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Fishing Charters & Tours. There's still lots to do: test the waters at a local thermal spa, stop by 09 Shoe Shop, steep yourself in history at Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien), and take in the views from Japanese Covered Bridge.

Make your Hoi An itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in March, expect nights in Hoi An to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are slightly colder, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Hue.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Tomb of Tu Duc, steep yourself in history at Imperial City, then explore the historical opulence of Thai Hoa Palace, and finally admire the striking features of Thien Mu Pagoda. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the ancient world of Nine Dynastic Urns, admire the masterpieces at Le Ba Dang Art Museum, and then steep yourself in history at Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hue online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Hoi An to Hue takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In March in Hue, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Ninh Binh.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Trang An Grottoes and Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh. Get a sense of the local culture at Bai Dinh Pagoda and Thai Vi Temple. There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Mua Caves, stroll through Thung Nham Bird Park, make a trip to Bich Dong Pagoda, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ninh Binh sightseeing website.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Hue to Ninh Binh in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Hue, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Ninh Binh, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to travel to Halong Bay.

On the 23rd (Thu), explore the activities along Bai Tu Long Bay, explore the fascinating underground world of Tien Ong Cave, then explore the fascinating underground world of Sung Sot Cave, and finally step off the mainland to explore Hon Ga Choi Island. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Hạ Long Bay, then get engrossed in the history at Bảo Tàng Quảng Ninh, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Long Tien Pagoda.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Halong Bay holiday app.

You can do a combination of bus, car, and ferry from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel to Hanoi.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Old Quarter, take an in-depth tour of Ancient House, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Temple of Literature & National University, then admire the masterpieces at Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat), and then relax and rejuvenate at Hanoi L'essence De La Vie Spa.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Hanoi online trip maker.

You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and train; or do a combination of ferry, flight, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can fly back home.