60 days in Vietnam Itinerary

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.

Explore Halong Bay's surroundings by going to Cat Ba (Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Island, &more) and Du Hang Pagoda (in Hai Phong). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Hạ Long Bay, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take an in-depth tour of Bảo Tàng Quảng Ninh, and snap pictures at Bãi Cháy Bridge.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Halong Bay online route builder.

Budapest, Hungary to Halong Bay is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight, car, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Budapest to Halong Bay is 6 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Thien Vien Truc Lam Ho Quoc (Ho Quoc Pagoda) (in Duong To) and Dinh Nguyễn Trung Trực Pagoda (in Ganh Dau). There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Luna Thai Spa, add some adventure to your tour with Phu Quoc Jeep Tour, contemplate the long history of Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc, and experience rural life at Phu Quoc Countryside.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Duong Dong trip tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Halong Bay to Duong Dong in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, train, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, car, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can travel to Can Tho.

The main city of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho has a bustling atmosphere, with tourism and trade central to its liveliness.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Hai Ba Trung Street, then add some adventure to your tour with Hieu's Tour - Day Tours, and then indulge your taste buds at Mekong Tours - Cantho Food Tour. On your second day here, snap pictures at Can Tho Bridge, hunt for treasures at Cai Rang Floating Market, go for a walk through Ninh Kieu Wharf, appreciate the history behind Ho Chi Minh Monument, then examine the collection at Museum of Tarot, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm Phương Nam.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Can Tho day trip planning tool.

Getting from Duong Dong to Can Tho by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in April, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

On the 22nd (Thu), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, get engrossed in the history at War Remnants Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and take in the exciting artwork at Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Ho Chi Minh City tour planner.

Drive from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time 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: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in the local highlights with WsTF Da Lat Food Tour, browse the eclectic array of goods at Dalat Market, and explore the activities along Xuan Huong Lake.

To find other places to visit and other tourist information, read Da Lat online tour planner.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to take a bus 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.

Spend the 30th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Po Nagar Cham Towers, find something for the whole family at VinWonders Nha Trang, view the masterpieces at Long Thanh Photo Studio, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Nha Trang visit site.

Getting from Da Lat to Nha Trang by bus takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Hoi An: Da Nang (Da Nang Fresco Village, Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hoi An trip planner.

You can fly from Nha Trang to Hoi An in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in May, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

Spend the 11th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Imperial City, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, don't miss a visit to The Flag Tower, and admire the landmark architecture of Thien Mu Pagoda.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Hue road trip planner.

Drive from Hoi An to Hue in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 40°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time 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.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is known for nature, parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: paddle through the water with Phong Nha Kayaking Tours, relax in the rural setting at The Duck Stop, explore the fascinating underground world of Son Doong Cave, and relax and rejuvenate at Lemon Tree Nail & Spa.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): see Motorbike Tours Hanoi and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the next day, stop by Minh Trang Handmade, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bai Dinh Pagoda, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh, and finally make a trip to Bich Dong Pagoda.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Ninh Binh day trip website.

Traveling by car from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to Ninh Binh takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in May, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ha Giang.

On the 22nd (Sat), push the limits with an extreme tour and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the local highlights with Chu Chu House and then see Off-Road Tours.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ha Giang visit planner.

Getting from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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.

On the 25th (Tue), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the world behind art at Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat), and have fun at Authentic Bat Trang.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Hanoi trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Ha Giang to Hanoi by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.