8 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

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.

On the 11th (Sat), explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) and then contemplate the long history of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Klimt Art Gallery, then get to know the fascinating history of Old Quarter, and then explore the galleries of 54 Traditions Gallery.

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New Delhi, India to Hanoi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Hanoi due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can fly to Da Nang.

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

Head to Precious Heritage by Rehahn and Gallery 180for plenty of shopping. Get out of town with these interesting Da Nang side-trips: Hoi An (Central Market, An Nhan - Exquisite Cultural Gallery & Coffee, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at The Marble Mountains and don't miss a visit to Marian Shrine of the Lady of Tra Kieu.

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Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Da Nang takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in February, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ninh Binh.

A fairly nondescript town, Ninh Binh acts as a base for explorations of the province of the same name, with the karst landscape and lush valleys that surround the town offering a wealth of scenic vistas of rice paddies and rugged rocks.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): Head underground at Mua Caves, then look for gifts at Minh Trang Handmade, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Mai Spa.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Da Nang to Ninh Binh in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Da Nang in February, with highs in Ninh Binh at 24°C and lows at 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough 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.

On the 17th (Fri), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then stop by Hai Water Sports.

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You can do a combination of bus, car, and ferry from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay in 6 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.