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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh and Royal Tombs. Popular historic sites such as Tomb of Minh Mang and Imperial City are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hue: La Vang Church (in Hai Phu), City of Ghosts - An Bang Cemetery (in Vinh An) and Quang Tri Citadel (in Quang Tri). Spend the 5th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Thien Mu Pagoda, contemplate the long history of Tomb of Tu Duc, explore the world behind art at Lebadang Memory Space, and view the masterpieces at Green Bamboo Art Gallery.

To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Hue online road trip planner.

Kalamazoo, USA to Hue is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Kalamazoo to Hue is 12 hours. Traveling from Kalamazoo in March, things will get much hotter in Hue: highs are around 32°C and lows about 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Phong Nha Caves and Phong Nha Botanic Garden. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Suoi Nuoc Mooc. And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at U Bo Mountain (Nui U Bo), explore the fascinating underground world of Son Doong Cave, relax in the rural setting at The Duck Stop, and relax and rejuvenate at Lemon Tree Nail & Spa.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip planner.

Drive from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) 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.

You've now added Athena Cruise to your itinerary. Popular historic sites such as Old Quarter and Hoa Lo Prison are in your itinerary. Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake). Venture out of the city with trips to Do Temple (in Dinh Bang) and Bac Ninh (Dau Pagoda & Phat Tich Temple). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at La Belle Vie Spa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and get engrossed in the history at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Hanoi trip website.

You can fly from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hanoi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Y Ty Village and Hang Da Village. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Fansipan Mountain and Spas. There's still lots to do: admire the verdant scenery at Muong Hoa Valley, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, don't miss a visit to Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village, and stop by Hieu Stone.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Sapa trip planning site.

You can drive from Hanoi to Sapa in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to 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 23rd (Thu), Head underground at Hospital Cave and then step off the mainland to explore Cat Ba Island. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Lan Ha Bay.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Cat Ba vacation builder site.

Getting from Sapa to Cat Ba by combination of car and ferry takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: 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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Minh Chau beach and Quan Lan Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Quan Lan Temple and Hang Kenh Communal House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Halong Bay: Ba Vang Pagoda (in Uong Bi), Ha Long Market (in Ha Long) and Hai Phong (Hoa Cuong Cave & Pho Chieu Pagoda). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Bai Tu Long Bay, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the fascinating underground world of Tien Ong Cave, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Le Parfum Spa.

For maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Halong Bay trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Cat Ba to Halong Bay takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel to Duong Dong.

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

Popular historic sites such as Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc and Dinh Ba Thuy Long Thanh Mau are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore Coi Nguon Museum and The Vietnamese Artists. Explore Duong Dong's surroundings by going to Dinh Nguyễn Trung Trực Pagoda (in Ganh Dau) and An Thoi (Bom Island & Bai Tắm Sao). There's lots more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at LunaThaiSpa, tee off at Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc Course, kick back and relax at Ong Lang Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mui Ganh Dau Beach.

For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Duong Dong trip tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Halong Bay to Duong Dong in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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 explore the less-touristy side of things at Scuba & Snorkeling and Hang Duong Cemetary. Visit Van Son Pagoda and Hang Da Duc Me for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Ong Dung Beach, make a trip to Phu Hai Prison, contemplate the long history of Con Dao Prison, and learn about all things military at Con Dao Musuem.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Con Son trip builder.

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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to fly 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at War Remnants Museum and Fito Museum - Museums of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Beer Tastings & Tours and Walking tours. On the 13th (Thu), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, take in panoramic vistas at Bitexco Financial Tower, get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Ho Chi Minh City road trip app.

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. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in April, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kayaking & Canoeing and Thien Vien Truc Lam. Escape the urban bustle at Off-Road Tours and Elephant Falls. There's still lots to do: push the limits with an extreme tour, get engrossed in the history at Lam Dong Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Linh Phuoc Pagoda, and take in the exciting artwork at Trickland 3D Museum.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Da Lat trip planner.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Po Nagar Cham Towers and Nha Tho Nui. Discover out-of-the-way places like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Nha Trang Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Nha Trang: Cam Ranh (Bai Dai Beach & Vietnam - Russia Monument). Spend the 21st (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Hot mineral springs I-Resort Nha Trang, take in the spiritual surroundings of Long Son Pagoda, boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph's Parish Church.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Nha Trang road trip planner.

You can drive from Da Lat to Nha Trang in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Mỹ Sơn and Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien). Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Non Nuoc Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Da Nang (Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, My Khe Beach, &more). There's still lots to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, kick back and relax at An Bang Beach, take in the views from Japanese Covered Bridge, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Marble Mountains.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Hoi An holiday maker app.

Traveling by flight from Nha Trang to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Hoi An are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. You'll set off for home on the 1st (Mon).