Vietnam 5 Day Itinerary

Title: 5-Day Itinerary for Exploring Vietnam

Day 1 - Hanoi 🏞️�ietnam-flag🇻🇳

  • Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi. Visitors require a valid passport and a visa (either on arrival or pre-arranged online) to enter Vietnam.
  • Check into your hotel and freshen up.
  • Start with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a national icon of Vietnam.
  • Head to the One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda.
  • In the evening, explore the vibrant Old Quarter, try local street food at Street Food Quan An Ngon.

Day 2 - Hanoi to Halong Bay 🌊🚢

  • Early morning departure to Halong Bay (approximately 3.5 hours).
  • Spend the day cruising on a traditional Junk Boat, exploring caves, swimming, and kayaking.
  • Overnight on the boat under the starlit sky.

Day 3 - Halong Bay to Hoi An ✈️🏡

  • Return to Ha Long city in the morning.
  • Flight to Danang (approximately 1 hour).
  • Transfer to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Spend the rest of the day exploring the ancient town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and An Bang Beach.

Day 4 - Hoi An 🌅🏠

  • Morning cooking class to learn Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Afternoon at leisure for shopping in the old town or cycling along country roads.
  • Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese Lantern Making workshop.

Day 5 - Hoi An to Da Nang to Departure 🌅🏄️‍♀️

  • Morning at leisure for last-minute shopping or exploring.
  • Transfer to Danang airport for departure.

Things to Know:

  • Vietnamese currency is the Dong (VND). Credit cards are widely accepted in cities, but carry some cash for smaller shops and street food.
  • The local time is Indochina Time (ICT), which is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7).
  • English is spoken widely, especially in the cities.
  • Tipping is not expected but appreciated.