9 days in Vietnam Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Emperor Jade Pagoda, get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Central Post Office, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Ben Thanh Market, and finally look for gifts at The Craft House Original - Souvenir & Gift Shop.

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Singapore, Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is minus 1 hour. In May in Ho Chi Minh City, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Hoi An.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): look for gifts at Yaly Couture, explore the galleries of Precious Heritage by Rehahn, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Non Nuoc Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at My Khe Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cua Dai Beach.

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You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Hoi An are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Hanoi.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): stop by Tired City Bao Khanh, indulge in some personalized pampering at Hanoi L'essence De La Vie Spa, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Quarter. Keep things going the next day: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

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Traveling by flight from Hoi An to Hanoi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Sapa.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Fansipan Mountain and then stop by Giang Ta Chai Village. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Y Linh Ho, then admire the verdant scenery at Muong Hoa Valley, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Hanoi to Sapa in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.