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Hanoi · Da Nang · Hoi An · Ho Chi Minh City · 14 days itinerary

Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City in 14 Days

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The trip visits Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City over 14 days. It opens with the Old Quarter and northern day trips, moves by flight to the central coast and Hoi An, then continues south to Saigon sites and the Cu Chi Tunnels. This sequence follows the geography from north to south.

14 daysHanoiDa NangHoi AnHo Chi Minh CityBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Hanoi's Old Quarter

  1. 7:00HanoiWalk
  2. 8:00HanoiSight
  3. 9:30HanoiWalk
  4. 10:30HanoiSight
Day 2

Ba Dinh and the Citadel

  1. 8:00HanoiSight
  2. 9:30HanoiSight
  3. 11:00HanoiSight
  4. 14:30HanoiSight
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Day 3

Museums and Train Street

  1. 9:00HanoiSight
  2. 11:00HanoiSight
  3. 14:00HanoiSight
  4. 17:00HanoiSight
Day 4

Ha Long Bay

  1. 7:30HanoiDay trip
Day 5

Trang An and Hoa Lu

  1. 8:00HanoiDay trip
  2. 13:30HanoiSight
Day 6

To Da Nang

  1. 9:00Flight to Da NangHanoiTransfer
  2. 16:00Da NangWalk
  3. 20:00Da NangWalk
Day 7

The Marble Mountains and Son Tra

  1. 8:00Da NangSight
  2. 13:00Da NangSight
  3. 16:00Da NangSight
Day 8

Hoi An

  1. 8:00Hoi AnWalk
  2. 9:00Hoi AnSight
  3. 11:00Hoi AnSight
  4. 19:00Lanterns on the Thu Bon RiverHoi AnSight
Day 9

My Son and An Bang

  1. 6:00Hoi AnDay trip
  2. 15:00Hoi AnSight
Day 10

Ba Na Hills

  1. 8:00Da NangDay trip
Day 11

To Saigon

  1. 9:00Flight to Ho Chi Minh CityDa NangTransfer
  2. 15:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  3. 19:00Ho Chi Minh CityWalk
Day 12

Saigon's landmarks

  1. 8:30Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  2. 10:30Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  3. 14:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  4. 14:30Ho Chi Minh CitySight
Day 13

The Cu Chi Tunnels

  1. 8:00Ho Chi Minh CityDay trip
  2. 18:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
Day 14

Pagodas and Cholon

  1. 9:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  2. 11:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  3. 12:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
  4. 15:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
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Questions about this trip

Do I need to book Ha Long Bay tours in advance?

Book Ha Long Bay day tours one week ahead during peak months. Most trips depart Hanoi at 7:30 am and cost 40 to 80 USD including boat and lunch.

How do I get from Hanoi to Da Nang?

Fly from Hanoi to Da Nang, with flights taking 1.5 hours. Book tickets online in advance for fares between 40 and 120 USD.

Do I need Ba Na Hills tickets ahead of time?

Buy Ba Na Hills tickets online before your visit to skip lines at the cable car. Entry costs about 40 USD for adults and gates open at 8 am.

Should I book a Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City?

Join a guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City for the Cu Chi Tunnels. Tours start at 8 am, include transport, and cost 10 to 25 USD.

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