19 days in Vietnam Itinerary

On the 8th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ba Thien Hau Temple, browse the exhibits of Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi, then steep yourself in history at People's Committee Building, and finally view the masterpieces at Blue Space Art Gallery. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Ben Thanh Art & Frame, browse the exhibits of Vietnam ART Gallery, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally get a dose of the wild on Viet King Fisher Company.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City online vacation planner.

New Delhi, India to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Indochina Time, which is usually a 1.5 hour difference. Traveling from New Delhi in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 30°C in Ho Chi Minh City. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Con Son.

Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and An Hai Lake will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Bãi Đầm Trầu and Con Dao Musuem. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Ong Dung Beach, explore the different monuments and memorials at Hang Duong Cemetary, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hang Da Duc Me, and steep yourself in history at Con Dao Prison.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Con Son trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Son in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You will leave for Hoi An on the 13th (Thu).

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): make a trip to Japanese Covered Bridge, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Cua Dai Beach, then look for gifts at Rubin Cloth Shop, then steep yourself in history at Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien), and finally admire the masterpieces at Precious Heritage by Rehahn.

To see more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Hoi An trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Con Son to Hoi An takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In April in Hoi An, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Da Nang.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Vietnam Cultural Exchange, pause for some serene contemplation at Da Nang Catheral, then stop by Tabalo Outdoor, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nha Tho An Hoa Da Nang. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at Da Nang Museum, then explore the world behind art at 3D Museum Art in Paradise Danang, then kick back and relax at Non Nuoc Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Phap Lam Pagoda.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Da Nang route maker.

Drive from Hoi An to Da Nang in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hue.

Get a sense of the local culture at Imperial City and Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh. Shop till you drop at Green Bamboo Art Gallery and Tinh Hoa Art Shop. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Thien Mu Pagoda, admire the masterpieces at Le Ba Dang Art Museum, make a trip to Tu Dam Pagoda, and tour in harmony with nature at Thanh Toan Eco Tours.

To find maps and more tourist information, refer to the Hue route maker tool.

Traveling by car from Da Nang to Hue takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In April in Hue, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ninh Binh.

On the 20th (Thu), hunt for treasures at Rong Market Ninh Binh, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then wander the streets of Tam Coc.

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ninh Binh trip builder site.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Hue to Ninh Binh in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Hue in April, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Ninh Binh: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Hanoi.

Let the collections at Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat) and D&C Art Gallery capture your imagination. Get some historical perspective at Old Quarter and Temple of Literature & National University. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at Hanoi L'essence De La Vie Spa, view the masterpieces at Klimt Art Gallery, stop by TiredCity Hang Bong, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Hanoi trip planner.

You can drive from Ninh Binh to Hanoi in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Cat Ba.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): stroll through Ti Top Beach.

To find ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Cat Ba day trip planning site.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Hanoi to Cat Ba in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and taxi. On the 25th (Tue), you'll travel back home.