28 days in Vietnam Itinerary

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.

Ho Chi Minh City is known for nightlife, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, pause for some serene contemplation at Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, and admire the striking features of Central Post Office.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City itinerary site.

Paphos, Cyprus to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Paphos to Ho Chi Minh City, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Paphos in February; daily highs in Ho Chi Minh City reach 39°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

Duong Dong is known for wildlife, beaches, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: experience rural life at Phu Quoc Countryside, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ong Lang Beach, look for gifts at Sava Coffee Shop, and contemplate the long history of Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Duong Dong trip tool.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Duong Dong in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is known for nature, parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: relax in the rural setting at The Duck Stop, admire the natural beauty at Phong Nha Botanic Garden, contemplate the waterfront views at Suoi Nuoc Mooc, and take in the awesome beauty at U Bo Mountain (Nui U Bo).

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip planner.

Getting from Duong Dong to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Hue.

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.

Hue is known for historic sites, wildlife, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Imperial City, browse the exhibits of Truc Chi Garden, browse the different shops at Big C Market, and make a trip to The Flag Tower.

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Hue trip maker tool.

Getting from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Hue by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Hue can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Hoi An is known for shopping, spas, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town, stop by Rubin Cloth Shop, take in the dramatic natural features at The Marble Mountains, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Cua Dai Beach.

To see reviews and other tourist information, use the Hoi An trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Hue to Hoi An in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In February in Hoi An, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Da Lat is known for nature, historic sites, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, explore the world behind art at Trickland 3D Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nha Tho Bao Loc, and make a trip to Crazy House.

To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Da Lat trip planner.

You can fly from Hoi An to Da Lat in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): explore the activities along Bai Tu Long Bay and then explore the activities along Hạ Long Bay. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to Hon Ga Choi Island, snap pictures at Pont Bai Chay, and then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Halong Bay trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Da Lat to Halong Bay takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Hanoi is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), see Off-Road Tours, take a stroll through Old Quarter, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Literature & National University.

To find other places to visit and other tourist information, you can read our Hanoi online trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry, car, flight, and bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, car, and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel back home.