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Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City in 7 Days

Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This itinerary covers Hanoi for two days, the Da Nang area and Hoi An for two days, and Ho Chi Minh City for three days. It starts in the north and proceeds south with flights on days two and four. Daily sites are grouped by neighborhood to reduce travel time within each city.

7 daysHanoiDa NangHo Chi Minh CityHoi AnBy 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
  5. 14:00HanoiSight
  6. 17:00HanoiSight
Day 2

Ba Dinh, then Da Nang

  1. 8:00HanoiSight
  2. 9:30HanoiSight
  3. 11:00HanoiSight
  4. 16:00Flight to Da NangHanoiTransfer
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Day 3

The Marble Mountains and Hoi An

  1. 8:00Da NangSight
  2. 14:00Hoi AnWalk
  3. 15:00Hoi AnSight
  4. 19:00Lanterns on the Thu Bon RiverHoi AnSight
Day 4

Da Nang, then Saigon

  1. 9:00Da NangSight
  2. 11:00Da NangWalk
  3. 15:00Flight to Ho Chi Minh CityDa NangTransfer
Day 5

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
  5. 16:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
Day 6

The Cu Chi Tunnels

  1. 8:00Ho Chi Minh CityDay trip
  2. 18:00Ho Chi Minh CitySight
Day 7

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

Is 7 days enough for Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes. Fly between cities and book Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City flights two weeks ahead for lower fares.

Do I need to book Cu Chi Tunnels tickets ahead?

Reserve a half-day tour the day before. Most include transport from Ho Chi Minh City; check whether the entrance fee is included.

What is the best way to get from Da Nang to Hoi An?

Take a Grab or taxi; the ride takes about 45 minutes. Many hotels also run shuttles.

Do I need to book Independence Palace tickets in advance?

Buy tickets on site. Arrive before 10 a.m. to skip lines and plan two hours for the full visit.

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