40 days in Vietnam Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Vietnam trip planner
Start: Toronto
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Hanoi
— 5 nights
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Hue
— 5 nights
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Hoi An
— 5 nights
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Da Lat
— 5 nights
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Ho Chi Minh City
— 5 nights
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An Thoi, Phu Quoc Island
— 5 nights
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Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island
— 4 nights
Fly to Haiphong, Ferry to Halong Bay
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Halong Bay
— 4 nights
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Ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, Drive to Tuan Chau Island Marina, Fly to Tampa
End: Tampa
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Hanoi — 5 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chua Tran Quoc and St. Joseph's Cathedral. Do some cultural sightseeing at Old Quarter and Presidential Palace Historical Site. Change things up with these side-trips from Hanoi: Ninh Binh (Nature & Wildlife Tours & Bich Dong Pagoda) and Tam Coc (in Ninh Hai). There's still lots to do: indulge in your favorite hot beverage with a coffee and tea tour, stop by Tired City Bao Khanh, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ba Kieu Temple, and steep yourself in history at Hoa Lo Prison.
To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Hanoi road trip site.
Toronto, Canada to Hanoi is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a 12 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Hue.
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To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Hanoi road trip site.
Toronto, Canada to Hanoi is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a 12 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Hue.
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Hue — 5 nights
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Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh and Imperial City. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Nine Dynastic Urns. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Thien Mu Pagoda, contemplate the long history of Dan Nam Giao, make a trip to Luc Bo Culture Space, and look for gifts at Healing the Wounded Heart Shop.
For reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Hue travel route planner.
Getting from Hanoi to Hue by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Hoi An.
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For reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Hue travel route planner.
Getting from Hanoi to Hue by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Hoi An.
Find places to stay Dec 23 — 28:
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Hoi An — 5 nights
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Head to Precious Heritage by Rehahn and An Nhan - Exquisite Cultural Gallery & Coffeefor some retail therapy. Do some cultural sightseeing at Mỹ Sơn and Tuan Gallery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hoi An: Da Nang (My Khe Beach, Lady Buddha, &more). Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Da Bao Real Leather, browse the exhibits of Gallery 180, kick back and relax at Non Nuoc Beach, and take in the exciting artwork at Couleurs by Rehahn.
For reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Hoi An road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Hue to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hoi An can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Da Lat.
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For reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Hoi An road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Hue to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hoi An can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Da Lat.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 28 — Jan 2:
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Da Lat — 5 nights
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City of a Thousand Flowers
Get some cultural insight at Linh Phuoc Pagoda and Lam Ty Ni Pagoda. Head to Trickland 3D Museum and XQ Da Lat Art Housefor some retail therapy. There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Dalat Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chùa Tàu - Thiên Vương Cổ Sát, stop by XQ Vietnam, and boost your wellbeing at Clover - Spa Da Lat.
For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Da Lat visit planner.
Getting from Hoi An to Da Lat by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
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For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Da Lat visit planner.
Getting from Hoi An to Da Lat by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Find places to stay Jan 2 — 7:
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Ho Chi Minh City — 5 nights
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Pearl of the Far East
Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ba Thien Hau Temple and Artinus 3D Art Museum. Shop till you drop at Ben Thanh Market and Drink Vietnam. There's much more to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, explore the galleries of Ben Thanh Art & Frame, don't miss a visit to Bitexco Financial Tower, and browse the different shops at Van Hanh Mall.
To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. January in Ho Chi Minh City sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to An Thoi.
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To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. January in Ho Chi Minh City sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to An Thoi.
Find places to stay Jan 7 — 12:
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An Thoi, Phu Quoc Island — 5 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Bai Tắm Sao and Hon Thom Island. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Khem Beach and Fingernail Island.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our An Thoi trip planner.
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to An Thoi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ganh Dau.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our An Thoi trip planner.
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to An Thoi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ganh Dau.
Side Trip
Find places to stay Jan 12 — 17:
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Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Island — 4 nights
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You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Mui Ganh Dau Beach and Starfish Beach. For shopping fun, head to Pq Little Mart or Phu Quoc Gallery of Contemporary Art (GoCA). Take a break from Ganh Dau with a short trip to Happy Farm PQ in Ong Lang, about 42 minutes away.
To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ganh Dau holiday site.
Drive from An Thoi to Ganh Dau in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Halong Bay.
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To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Ganh Dau holiday site.
Drive from An Thoi to Ganh Dau in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Halong Bay.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 17 — 21:
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Halong Bay — 4 nights
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Do some cultural sightseeing at Giac Tam Buddhist Zen Monastery and Bảo Tàng Quảng Ninh. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ti Top Beach and Ha Long Pearl. Change things up with a short trip to Ha Long Market in Ha Long (about 36 minutes away). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Hạ Long Bay, browse the different shops at Bai Chay Commercial Center, step off the mainland to explore Hon Ga Choi Island, and explore the fascinating underground world of Tien Ong Cave.
To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Halong Bay trip itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Ganh Dau to Halong Bay in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
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To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Halong Bay trip itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Ganh Dau to Halong Bay in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 21 — 25:
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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.
