9 days in Vietnam 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. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get the lay of the land with Viet Bridge Legend and then wander the streets of Old Quarter.

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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 21st (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Halong Bay trip maker website.

You can do a combination of bus, flight, car, and ferry from Hanoi to Halong Bay in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Da Nang.

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at The Marble Mountains and then see some colorful creatures with Dacotours - Da Nang Travel Agency.

For reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Da Nang route maker app.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Halong Bay to Da Nang in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, car, and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): let the river carry you with Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour, then snap pictures at Japanese Covered Bridge, then look for gifts at Rubin Cloth Shop, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Hoi An attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Da Nang to Hoi An takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hoi An can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can 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.

On the 25th (Fri), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then savor the flavors at WsTF Da Lat Food Tour.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Da Lat day trip site.

Traveling by flight from Hoi An to Da Lat takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): fly like a bird with Cano Tour Nha Trang, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Po Nagar Cham Towers, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Long Son Pagoda.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nha Trang journey builder app.

Take a bus from Da Lat to Nha Trang in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.