9 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Hoa Lo Prison and then explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Hanoi driving holiday tool.

Bangkok, Thailand to Hanoi is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Da Nang.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Hoi An Ancient Town, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then take in the views from Japanese Covered Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: view the masterpieces at The Gioi Tranh Dep, explore the striking landscape at The Marble Mountains, and then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Da Nang online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Da Nang takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Emperor Jade Pagoda, take an in-depth tour of War Remnants Museum, contemplate the long history of The Independence Palace, ponder the world of politics at Central Post Office, then pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Ben Thanh Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Fito Museum - Museums of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy, don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, and then stop by LiA Saigon.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Ho Chi Minh City trip planner.

Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Da Nang in January, expect nights in Ho Chi Minh City to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 37°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Vientiane.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): appreciate the history behind Wat That Luang Neua, steep yourself in history at Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang), make a trip to Patuxay Monument, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Ho Phra Keo, then appreciate the history behind Black Stupa (That Dam), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Si Saket.

To see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Vientiane visit planner.

Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and car from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in January, expect Vientiane to be little chillier, temps between 33°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.