15 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.

Hanoi is known for historic sites, museums, nightlife, nature, and sightseeing. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Quarter, explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), contemplate the long history of Temple of Literature & National University, and take an in-depth tour of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Hanoi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Ho Chi Minh City.

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Ho Chi Minh City is known for sightseeing, museums, shopping, spas, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, ponder the world of politics at The Independence Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Giac Lam Pagoda, and hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Ho Chi Minh City are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Linh Phuoc Pagoda, then contemplate the waterfront views at Xuan Huong Lake, and then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Bao Dai's Palace and then head outdoors with Pine Track Adventures.

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Do a combination of flight and taxi from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in June, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

On the 10th (Sat), make a splash at Vinpearl Land Amusement Park and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Po Nagar Cham Towers. On the 11th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: snap pictures at Tran Phu Bridge and then tour the water at your own pace with Mark Scott's Diving Vietnam.

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Traveling by car from Da Lat to Nha Trang takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Nha Trang, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 31°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Hoi An is known for shopping, sightseeing, spas, classes, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town, stop by NONY SHOP, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and kick back and relax at Cua Dai Beach.

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Traveling by combination of shuttle, flight, and taxi from Nha Trang to Hoi An takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In June in Hoi An, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive to Hue.

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

On the 15th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Tomb of Tu Duc, contemplate the long history of Tomb of Minh Mang, then admire the striking features of Thien Mu Pagoda, then snap pictures at Truong Tien Bridge, and finally contemplate the long history of Hue Imperial City (The Citadel). On the next day, steep yourself in history at The Flag Tower, then take in the spiritual surroundings of The Mieu Temple, then make a trip to The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon), and finally take a memorable drive along Le Family Rider.

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You can drive from Hoi An to Hue in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. June in Hue sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 29°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.