18 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Thenday Yuttha Panin Temple, ponder the world of politics at Central Post Office, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mariamman Hindu Temple.

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Budapest, Hungary to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Budapest to Ho Chi Minh City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Budapest in January, things will get much warmer in Ho Chi Minh City: highs are around 37°C and lows about 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can fly to Hue.

On the 5th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Nine Dynastic Urns, admire the landmark architecture of Thien Mu Pagoda, and then contemplate the long history of Imperial City. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Tomb of Minh Mang, steep yourself in history at Hon Chen Temple, then steep yourself in history at Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh, then steep yourself in history at Tomb of Tu Duc, and finally steep yourself in history at Dan Nam Giao.

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You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In January, Hue is little chillier than Ho Chi Minh City - with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Da Nang.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Mỹ Sơn and Da Nang Catheral. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture and Da Nang Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nha Tho An Hoa Da Nang, stroll through Red Beach, and kick back and relax at Non Nuoc Beach.

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You can drive from Hue to Da Nang in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In January in Da Nang, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Hoi An.

Get in touch with nature at Fishing Charters & Tours and An Bang Beach. Popular historic sites such as Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien) and Hainan Assembly Hall are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, snap pictures at Japanese Covered Bridge, and admire the masterpieces at Precious Heritage by Rehahn.

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Drive from Da Nang to Hoi An in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Hoi An sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Nha tho Da Minh, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ba Thien Hau Temple, then see the interesting displays at FITO Museum, and finally sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Dong Khoi Street, steep yourself in history at People's Committee Building, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, and finally stop by Pham Ngu Lao Street.

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Getting from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Hoi An in January, expect nights in Ho Chi Minh City to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 37°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.