Planning Your First Vietnam Vacation
A simple north-to-south route through Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang and Saigon.
Follow the length of the country
Many first-timers fly into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City, or the reverse.
Central Vietnam pairs well
Hue and Da Nang are close together — combine them in three to four days.
Allow 10–14 days
This gives time for the four cities plus a day trip or two without rushing.
Start with a city: Hanoi · Hue · Da Nang · Ho Chi Minh City