60 days in Vietnam Itinerary

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Off-Road Tours. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hue: La Vang Church (in Hai Phu), Quang Tri Citadel (in Quang Tri) and City of Ghosts - An Bang Cemetery (in Vinh An). There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Royal Tombs, steep yourself in history at Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh, don't miss a visit to The Flag Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Phu Cam Cathedral.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Hue online tour planner.

Kalamazoo, USA to Hue is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Indochina Time (ICT) is 12 hours. Traveling from Kalamazoo in June, expect Hue to be somewhat warmer, temps between 95°F and 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Marked by underground rivers, famous caves, limestone cliffs, and tropical rainforests, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park wows visitors with a spectacular range of landscapes and wildlife.

Get in touch with nature at Phong Nha Caves and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore hidden gems such as The Duck Stop and Phong Nha Botanic Garden. There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Son Doong Cave, contemplate the waterfront views at Suoi Nuoc Mooc, relax and rejuvenate at Lemon Tree Nail & Spa, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at U Bo Mountain (Nui U Bo).

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip app.

Getting from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnamese Women's Museum and Vietnam Military History Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Hanoi's surroundings by going to Bac Ninh (Dau Pagoda & Phat Tich Temple) and Do Temple (in Dinh Bang). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at La Belle Vie Spa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), and take in the exciting artwork at TiredCity Hang Bong.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Hanoi trip builder site.

You can fly from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hanoi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Sapa.

A hub of tourism in the country's northwestern mountainous region, Sapa represents home for a large number of ethnic minorities from the hill tribes of the region, and acts as a base for explorations of the surrounding area's wealth of natural sights.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Y Ty Village and Hang Da Village. Get outdoors at Muong Hoa Valley and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Take a break from Sapa with a short trip to Spas in Lao Cai, about 1h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Fansipan Mountain, stop by Hieu Stone, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Y Linh Ho.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Sapa road trip site.

Getting from Hanoi to Sapa by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Cat Ba.

The largest of the islands in the south of the bay, Cat Ba offers a base for exploring the many limestone landmasses across the UNESCO-protected bay.

On the 21st (Wed), explore the fascinating underground world of Hospital Cave and then step off the mainland to explore Cat Ba Island. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Lan Ha Bay.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Cat Ba route maker site.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Sapa to Cat Ba takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. On the 22nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Halong Bay.

Halong Bay encompasses a cluster of verdant limestone islets that jut out from the sea and make up an enchanting setting recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Get a sense of the local culture at Bảo Tàng Quảng Ninh and Hang Kenh Communal House. Take a break from the city and head to Bai Tu Long Bay and Dau Go Cave. Get out of town with these interesting Halong Bay side-trips: Ha Long Market (in Ha Long), Ba Vang Pagoda (in Uong Bi) and Hai Phong (Hoa Cuong Cave & Pho Chieu Pagoda). Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, wander the streets of Cua Van Floating Village, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Quan Lan Temple, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Quan Lan Beach.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Halong Bay day trip tool.

Traveling by ferry from Cat Ba to Halong Bay takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to travel to Duong Dong.

A holiday in Duong Dong offers cultural diversity, great nature experiences, and a variety of educational and kid-friendly attractions.

Get outdoors at Bai Tắm Sao and Truly Vietnam Travel. Explore hidden gems such as LunaThaiSpa and Fingernail Island. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Duong Dong: Bom Island (in An Thoi) and Dinh Nguyễn Trung Trực Pagoda (in Ganh Dau). There's much more to do: tee off at Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc Course, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ho Quoc Temple, kick back and relax at Mui Ganh Dau Beach, and take an in-depth tour of Coi Nguon Museum.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Duong Dong trip planner.

Getting from Halong Bay to Duong Dong by combination of ferry and flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Con Son.

Taking a vacation in Con Son is like stepping back in time, with the island of around 5,000 people offering a glimpse into what life in Vietnam was like before television and other modern conveniences arrived.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Con Dao Musuem and Con Dao Prison. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Bãi Đầm Trầu and Ong Dung Beach. And it doesn't end there: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll the grounds of Hang Duong Cemetary, take in the spiritual surroundings of Van Son Pagoda, and contemplate the waterfront views at An Hai Lake.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Con Son road trip planning website.

Getting from Duong Dong to Con Son by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Appreciate the collections at War Remnants Museum and Coeverything. Discover out-of-the-way places like Fito Museum - Museums of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy and Walking tours. On the 12th (Wed), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's lots more to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, take in the exciting artwork at Ben Thanh Art & Frame, don't miss a visit to Ho Chi Minh Squares, and take in panoramic vistas at Bitexco Financial Tower.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ho Chi Minh City trip maker tool.

Fly from Con Son to Ho Chi Minh City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Da Lat.

While often referred to as "City of a Thousand Flowers," "City of a Thousand Pines," and "City of a Thousand Palms," you'd be right in thinking that numbers far greater than a thousand have given Da Lat its reputation as a fertile agricultural heartland.

Step out of the city life by going to Kayaking & Canoeing and Xuan Huong Lake. Your inner history buff will appreciate Thien Vien Truc Lam and Linh Phuoc Pagoda. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, admire the masterpieces at Trickland 3D Museum, and admire the sheer force of Elephant Falls.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Da Lat road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nha Trang.

On a vacation in Nha Trang, a famous Vietnam resort town, you can lounge on a beach all day and party into the night.

Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Bai Dai Beach. Visit Po Nagar Cham Towers and St. Joseph's Parish Church for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Nha Trang to Cam Ranh to see Vietnam - Russia Monument about 58 minutes away. Spend the 20th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nha Tho Nui, explore the galleries of DDK's Black & White Photo Gallery, take in the exciting artwork at Mai Loc Photo Gallery, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Hot mineral springs I-Resort Nha Trang.

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Nha Trang trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Da Lat to Nha Trang takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Hoi An.

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature & Wildlife Tours and My Khe Beach. Your inner history buff will appreciate Mỹ Sơn and The Old House of Phun Hung. Explore Hoi An's surroundings by going to Da Nang (Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, Lady Buddha, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Precious Heritage by Rehahn, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, browse the exhibits of Couleurs by Rehahn, and don't miss a visit to Hoi An Ancient Town.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Hoi An trip maker site.

Fly from Nha Trang to Hoi An in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. July in Hoi An sees daily highs of 93°F and lows of 78°F at night. You'll set off for home on the 30th (Sun).