Vietnam has turned into one of the most-travelled destinations. And with Indians, it is gaining popularity every single day. So, don’t just plan a three or four-day tour, but make a Vietnam itinerary for 10 days from India.
From an aesthetic cultural setting to modernity flowing in every nook and corner, you will be hooked every day you get to live here.
With the beach, islands, mountains, caves, and rivers, you can cover all the natural charms of the world in this country. No, here the trip doesn’t just end with nurture; Vietnam has many faces.
So, here you are going to have the best nightlife, best sunrise views, and learn a lot from the spread-out coffee culture.
Your hunt for planning your trip will end, as you can find some of the best ways to spend your time there with the help of this blog. You might also want to extend your Vietnam itinerary for one more week.
So get ready to go with your family, friends, or solo, or make your honeymoon trip here, which has a mix of destinations and activities waiting for you.
Must-do things When Planning a Trip to VietnamVisa: You need a visa for Vietnam; make sure to apply at least three weeks before your trip. In case you are not getting a visa at the last minute, you can apply for an approval letter, and when you get it, you can show that in the airport and get a Visa on Arrival in Vietnam. SIM Card: When you land in Vietnam, get a SIM Card that works better there. Trust me, after landing, if you delay buying one, you will find difficulties with network coverage. So, get one of the below-mentioned services at the Airport,
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Overview of Vietnam For Tourism
There are many, many things Vietnam is famous for. Nowadays, many of us know more about Vietnam and its booming tourist attractions. So here, let’s see some famous places that make Vietnam more special.
| Cities | Famous For |
| Sa Pa | Green landscapes, rice terraces & calm village life. |
| Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, Temple of Literature, lakes, Old Quarter |
| Da Nang | My Khe Beach, Linh Ung Pagoda, The Marble Mountains, Dragon Bridge, and Golden Hands Bridge. |
| Hoi An | Lantern tradition, custom-made clothing, Cao Lau, Hoi An Museum, and Japanese Covered Bridge. |
| Ho Chi Minh | Saigon Central Post Office, Cu Chi Tunnels, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, and Remnants Museum. |
| Phu Quoc Island | Marine Life, National Park, Fishing Villages, theme parks, cable car, European-looking streets. |
Best Time to Visit Vietnam
Vietnam can be divided into three parts: the north, the central, and the south. And each of them sees different weather conditions. And for you to experience Vietnam in the climate that you prefer, you must know the best time to go to Vietnam.
North Vietnam
There are main attractions like Sa Pa, Hanoi, and Halong Bay. Each place gives you different settings, and the weather matters a lot when exploring these places.
If you travel north of Vietnam, there are winter, spring, summer and autumn, but March to April (spring), and September to November (Autumn) are the best times.
Central Vietnam
Here is the beach life in Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue, with cultural stories. So, to avoid getting caught in the bad weather, you need to go during the dry season, which is January to August.
South Vietnam
Totally different from other parts by offering you Ho Chi Minh City (financial hub), the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc Island.
So, enjoying all this from November to April is the best time, as you can experience the nightlife and island life during this time.
Travel Insurance is Must When You Visit VietnamThe most responsible decision anyone should make is to purchase travel insurance when making an international trip. And this will save you unexpected expenses or events such as
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Transportation within Vietnam
While reaching Vietnam is easy as long as you book your flight tickets and get a visa. But once you land there, you need a mode of travel to explore nearby areas. So, let me tell you what they are, and you can choose the one that suits you best.
Bike: The most popular one among tourists. It is very efficient when money and time are considered. It will be easy if you know how to ride, then you can rent one and easily go to places you like.
Cycle: It’s best for going around the closest places. Just get a cycle and paddle and go see the sunsets and sunrises as you grab the best Vietnamese coffee.
Bus: It is cheap, but for a tourist it is recommended less unless you stay here for a long time to get to know the country. For local buses, you can get tickets from the conductor. Or if you’re booking bus tickets online, you can use platforms like 12Go or Vexere.com.
Hire rides: Instead of renting a bike, car, or bicycle, you can simply book a ride using Grab, similar to Uber.
| Language: Download the Google Translate app for convenience, which allows you to understand what they are talking about or scan anything written in Vietnamese. There are only a few people in Vietnam who understand English. So it’s good to learn the essential words in Vietnamese.
Communications: Just like how we use WhatsApp for any communication in India, Vietnam also has an app called Zalo. Even though WhatsApp is used in Vietnam, Zalo is more famous. So, you can install and use it for seamless communication. |
Vietnam Itinerary – 10 Days
Now for the exciting part that you have been waiting for, the Vietnam itinerary. For all ten days, I have provided a time-wise schedule outlining what you will be doing each day.
Day 1 of Vietnam Itinerary: Check in + City Tour
Morning: Land at Hanoi Airport around 11:30 AM, and you will be picked up and dropped off at the hotel.
Afternoon: At 2:00 PM, you will be at the hotel doing check-in work. Then, freshen up or rest for a few minutes, and the next activity starts in an hour.
Evening: At 3:00 PM, the Hanoi city tour starts and goes on for the entire evening with your sightseeing.
Stops in City Tour
Ba Dinh Square: When the French were there, cultural happenings were performed under the rule of King Gia Long. Later, when the French left, the Vietnamese took over the place and organised events to promote their cultural practices. Even today, if you go there, you can see the flag raised at every sunrise.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: It’s named after Ho Chi Minh, the President and the founder of the democratic republic of Vietnam. Even today, in the mausoleum, his body is stored inside, and the public can see it.
One-Pillar Pagoda: Quan The Am Bo Tat is much honoured by the Vietnamese. This One-Pillar Pagoda was built to honour this Buddhist goddess during the Ly Dynasty.
Temple of Literature: The first university in Vietnam was built in 1070. And people now and back then see this place as a symbol of learning. When you are there, you can see a lot of students coming here just before their exams to pray.
Old Quarter: A thriving nightlife scene makes this place a lovely and cheerful spot. This place is filled with restaurants, famous beer stalls, food vendors, historical references, and French buildings.
Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake): This lake has a short story on why it is named Sword Lake, which is that the sea God gave King Le a sword to fight the invaders. Later, a turtle asked the king to give the sword, and when it received it from the king, it vanished into the lake.
This is just a brief explanation of this place. When you actually go there, the guide will tell you more interesting stories and show you some of the fantastic spots to see.
Day 2 of Vietnam Itinerary: Day Trip to Nature
You will be guided to the Ninh Binh trip, where you can experience the untouched beauty of what Vietnam offers.
07:30 AM – Start from your hotel and travel to Ninh Binh.
09:30 AM – See the wonders in the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu. Then comes Le King and Ding King Temple, which you can see along the way.
10:30 AM – Most exciting part, this is when you will get amazed by the Mua caves (Dancing Cave). You can also walk up to the peak of Ngoa Long to see the entire Ninh Binh and Tam Coc.
12:00 PM – Lunch Time.
1:00 PM – Boat ride for 2 hours as you look at the beauty of the caves along the way.
3.00 PM – Take a slow walk or cycle by the farm lanes.
4:00 PM – Swimming Time
4:45 PM – You will be travelling back to Hanoi, and you will reach your hotel by 7 pm
Day 3 of Vietnam Itinerary: Ha Long Bay Cruise
8:30 AM – After breakfast, check out your room and head to Halong Bay.
12:30 PM – Get your welcome drinks and do the check-in at the cruise.
1:00 PM – Take your seats, view the limestones of the islands as you eat your lunch.
2:00 PM – Visit Sung Sot Cave.
3:00 PM – The boat moves to Luon Cave for kayaking and swimming. Then, visit Titop Island for hiking (if time permits).
5:30 PM – Relax on the cruise.
7:30 PM – Dinner is served
8:00 PM – Evening entertainment options: Squid fishing, karaoke, board games, movies or star gazing on the upper deck.
Day 4 of Vietnam Itinerary: Still on Cruise
7:00 AM – Wake up early to swim, gaze at the morning views, and have breakfast.
11:00 AM – Have lunch
12:30 PM – Back to Ha Long harbour and on a shuttle bus reach Hanoi.
5:00 PM – You will reach Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel. You can complete the check-in process and rest. After that, you can roam around the city and visit nearby spots on your own.
Note: Each cruise offers various options and activities. For more information on choosing a cruise, contact Dimaak Tours.
Day 5 of Vietnam Itinerary: Fly to Da Nang + City Tour
8:30 AM – Check out of your hotel room. Then you will be taken to Hanoi Airport to catch the Da Nang flight.
11:00 AM – Arrive in Da Nang, you will be transferred to your hotel there, and you can check in.
2:00 PM –Your half-day Da Nang city tour starts. The guide takes you to some of the famous spots and tells you the story behind each. You can take pictures and look around.
Places covered in the City Tour
- Tile-roofed Japanese Bridge
- Chinese Assembly Halls
- Local Market by the Thu Bon River
7:00 PM – Return to the hotel
Day 6 of Vietnam Itinerary: Ba Na Hills Trip
From morning 8.00 am to evening 7.00 pm, you are guided with a structured plan to visit places. Below is the list you will be doing,
- Golden Bridge cable car ride to the summit of the mountain
- Ancient Wine Cellar
- Le Jardin d’Amour
- Linh Ung Pagoda via SIC Transfer
Day 7 of Vietnam Itinerary: To Ho Chi Minh City
9:00 AM – Check out your room in Da Nang after breakfast and fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
11:40 AM – Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, and travel to your hotel room.
2:00 PM – Check in at the hotel.
3:00 PM – Your city tour starts, and you can get ready for some of the amazing places that are mentioned below via private transfer.
- Independence palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- War Remnants Museum
Day 8 of Vietnam Itinerary: Cu Chi Tunnels
8:30 AM –You will be taking a SIC transfer and exploring Cu Chi tunnels. And the list of activities is listed below-
- This half-day trip starts with documentary movie screenings.
- Then, see the kitchen, bedrooms, hospitals, weapon factories, and storage space in the tunnels used during wartime.
- Next, you will see the underground town.
- Discover a maze that has dangerous traps and doors.
- Go to the rice paper workshop to watch and create your rice paper.
- Drink tea and eat tapioca, which was the main food for the guerrilla (a group of unofficial military fighting against the government is called a guerrilla).
2:30 PM – Back to your hotel.
After 2:30, you can plan your day on your own, like finding the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and having a delicious lunch on a day packed with walking and exploring.
After lunch, rest up; by late evening, you can walk for some desserts, Vietnamese street food, and the nightlife at the Bui Vien walking streets.
Day 9 of Vietnam Itinerary: Mekong Delta Trip
8:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel. Then, from Saigo, a drive through rice paddies, a few small villages, and you will reach My Tho, which will take about 1.5 hours.
9:30 AM –The trip begins with a list of activities mentioned below.
- Go to Vinh Trang Pagoda (Buddhist temple)
- Take a three-hour boating and walking tour in the Mekong Delta.
- Try sampan rowing/boats and go to the small canals in the Mekong River.
- The boats stop along the way, and you can see the coconut candy-making process and try some. And you will visit the Bee farm, and you can play with pythons, taste honey and drink honey tea.
- Take a tuk-tuk car throughout the village.
- Tasting time for local food and honeybee tea.
- A nice countryside, dine at a garden restaurant on the riverbank with the countryside specialties.
3:30 PM – Returning to Ho Chi Minh.
5:00 PM – Drop off at your hotel
Day 10 of Vietnam Itinerary: Check out
This will be your last day in Vietnam. And there are no other activity schedules except for arranging a private transfer from your hotel to the Ho Chi Minh airport.
12:00 PM –Hotel check out.
So, here are a few things you can do only based on your flight timing,
- Wake up early, walk around the neighbourhood and sip the famous Vietnamese coffee.
- Hop into the local markets to buy gifts and eat local food.
Conclusion
The best part about Vietnam is that it offers more than you ask for. So, a country that offers so much can be quite confusing when you want to travel to any famous destination, as there will be many.
This is exactly why this blog provides detailed information on a Vietnam travel itinerary, so that you can visit the must-see places and not regret a bit when coming back.
With this itinerary for 10 days, you will be travelling to major cities in Vietnam. But if you can also customise your Vietnam trip with an itinerary for 7 days or 4 days in any of the destinations that you wish to visit.
All you have to do is call Dimaak Tours, and we will plan accordingly based on your preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions on Vietnam Itinerary
How many days should you plan for a Vietnam trip?
There is no certain day, and it is totally based on your schedule and budget. You can cover just two destinations and make a Vietnam itinerary for 5 days, or just one destination for 3 days.
It’s totally customisable, but if you are someone who likes to take things slow and see the whole country, you can even plan 2 weeks or more in Vietnam.
What is the cost for a 10-day Vietnam tour?
For 10 days, you can expect an approximate amount of 1 lakh in Vietnam per person. This includes flights, accommodations, food, sightseeing fees and other transportation charges.
What are the main cities I should visit when in Vietnam?
There are a few that you must visit, as they are the main cities with the best attractions for you.
Some of the best parts of Vietnam you can visit
- Hanoi
- Sa Pa
- Da Nang
- Hoi An
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Can Tho
- Phu Quoc
Can I get vegetarian food in Vietnam?
This is the answer every vegetarian wants to know. And yes, you can get veg food easily in the main cities of Vietnam, with many Indian restaurants also gaining popularity with the tourists.
