9 days in Hanoi 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.

Viet Bridge Legend has been added to your itinerary. Make the 23rd (Wed) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Old Quarter, steep yourself in history at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), and see the interesting displays at Vietnamese Women's Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Hanoi trip planner.

Pune, India to Hanoi is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Pune to Hanoi, you'll lose 1.5 hours due to the time zone difference. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Hanoi.

On the 25th (Fri), take an in-depth tour of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, then contemplate the waterfront views at West Lake, and then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Hanoi day trip planning tool.

On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.