19 days in Vietnam Itinerary
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Start: Sydney
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Ho Chi Minh City
— 3 nights
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Da Lat
— 1 night
Fly
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Hoi An
— 2 nights
Drive
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Da Nang
— 1 night
Drive
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Hue
— 2 nights
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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
— 1 night
Fly
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Hanoi
— 3 nights
Drive
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Cao Bang
— 1 night
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Ninh Binh
— 1 night
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Bus to Tuan Chau Island, Drive to Ha Long Bai Chay, Ferry to Halong Bay
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Halong Bay
— 1 night
Ferry to Cat Ba, Fly to Duong To
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Duong To, Phu Quoc Island
— 2 nights
Drive to Phu Quoc International Airport, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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Ho Chi Minh City — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Far East
On the 3rd (Sun), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, stop by SoNice, hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, and pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ho Chi Minh City road trip app.
Sydney, Australia to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City is minus 3 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Sydney in August; daily highs in Ho Chi Minh City reach 38°C and lows reach 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Da Lat.
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Sydney, Australia to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City is minus 3 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Sydney in August; daily highs in Ho Chi Minh City reach 38°C and lows reach 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Da Lat.
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Da Lat — 1 night
City of a Thousand Flowers
On the 4th (Mon), test the waters at Clover - Spa Da Lat and then skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Da Lat online trip planner.
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly to Hoi An.
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Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly to Hoi An.
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Hoi An — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): get outside with Outdoor Activities, then don't miss a visit to Hoi An Ancient Town, and then take in the exciting artwork at Gallery 180. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Wed): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then look for gifts at Shoes Shop Quynh Nhu, then don't miss a visit to Japanese Covered Bridge, and finally indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.
To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Hoi An trip maker.
You can fly from Da Lat to Hoi An in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Da Nang.
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To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Hoi An trip maker.
You can fly from Da Lat to Hoi An in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Da Nang.
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Da Nang — 1 night
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City of Bridges
Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at The Marble Mountains, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then stop by LiA - Chic & Unique.
To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Da Nang vacation maker website.
Getting from Hoi An to Da Nang by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Da Nang are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to drive to Hue.
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Getting from Hoi An to Da Nang by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Da Nang are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to drive to Hue.
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Hue — 2 nights
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On the 8th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Tomb of Minh Mang, then admire the landmark architecture of Thien Mu Pagoda, and then steep yourself in history at Imperial City. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Hue trip maker app.
Drive from Da Nang to Hue in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
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Drive from Da Nang to Hue in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park — 1 night
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On the 10th (Sun), explore the fascinating underground world of Phong Nha Caves and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.
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Traveling by car from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.
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Hanoi — 3 nights
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Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Old Quarter, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and view the masterpieces at TiredCity Hang Bong.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Hanoi trip planner.
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 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cao Bang.
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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 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cao Bang.
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Cao Bang — 1 night
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On the 14th (Thu), admire the sheer force of Ban Gioc Waterfall.
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Traveling by car from Hanoi to Cao Bang takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can go by car to Ninh Binh.
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Traveling by car from Hanoi to Cao Bang takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can go by car to Ninh Binh.
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Ninh Binh — 1 night
On the 15th (Fri), get outside with Outdoor Activities and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ninh Binh trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Cao Bang to Ninh Binh takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel to Halong Bay.
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Traveling by car from Cao Bang to Ninh Binh takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel to Halong Bay.
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Halong Bay — 1 night
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On the 16th (Sat), get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then explore the activities along Hạ Long Bay.
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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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Duong To.
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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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Duong To.
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Duong To, Phu Quoc Island — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): learn the secrets of beer at Beer Fridge, indulge in some personalized pampering at LunaThaiSpa, and then discover the deep blue sea with Jerry's Jungle Tours.
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Do a combination of ferry and flight from Halong Bay to Duong To in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of ferry, car, train, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Do a combination of ferry and flight from Halong Bay to Duong To in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of ferry, car, train, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Vietnam travel guide
While most Southeast Asian countries have at least one booming metropolis, none seem to bustle nearly throughout like Vietnam does. While busy locals zoom about on motorbikes, visitors fill their Vietnam vacations with a mix of cultural sightseeing and exploring the landscape. Big cities and towns boast colonial architecture, open-air markets, outstanding spa complexes, and modern restaurants. The country also features over 3,200 km (2,000 mi) of coastline dotted with sandy bays that attract scuba divers and kitesurfers. Away from busy urban centers, a tour of Vietnam reveals a rural landscape of lush rice paddies, jagged mountain peaks, and timeless villages unspoiled by the outside world.
