Are you planning to visit Vietnam, a Southeast Asian country? It’s a great idea to head over to a city where you will get plenty of sightseeing along with fun and educational activities to do.
For the best visit, you can prefer our perfect 7-day long itinerary that will help you explore the city to its fullest. It is recommended to hire a
Ho Chi Minh hop on hop off bus service especially when you are a first time visitor to the city and explore the city at your own pace and comfort.
What is the perfect time to visit Vietnam?
The best time for a Vietnam visit is from November to April because of its warm temperature, clear skies, and a little rain. But the prices of everything are relatively high during this time.
So prefer to visit there during any months except May-October when the weather is more humid, hotter and frequent rains can be seen.
Try if you can cover some of its popular festivals: Tet Nguyen, Hoi An Lantern Festival, and Hue Festival.
Best places to stay in Vietnam
When you get a comfortable place to stay in a new city, you feel like heaven. Here are some top suggested locations:
. Hoi An: Cozy Hoi An Boutique Villa
- Ninh Binh: The Vancouver Hotel
- Ho Chi Minh City: The Hammock Hotel Ben Thanh
- Hanoi: La Mejor Hotel & Sky Bar
- Hue: Hue Serene Palace Hotel
Try to pre-book them to avoid instant hassles.
Ways to get around in the city
The most common way for mainly first-time visitors to explore Vietnam city is- Ho Chi Minh hop on hop off buses. You can also try Grab- a ride-hailing company there. Most people prefer Motorbike taxis and Cyclos but local taxis are also widely followed there.
A weeklong itinerary for Vietnam
Vietnam is a city that requires you to give more time to experience the beauty of the city to its fullest. Take a look at the itinerary and plan your trip accordingly. Hire Ho Chi Minh hop on hop off bus service to explore at your own pace and comfort.
1). 2 nights in Hanoi:
You must not skip ‘HanoiKids’ in which students practise English by guiding tourists to the local culture and norms of the city for free.
Visit these places in Hanoi:
- Temple of Literature
- Old Quarter
- Explore the local market: Dong Xuan Market
- Legendary white horse temple: Bach Ma Temple
- Water puppetry show: Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Church: St. Joseph’s Cathedral
- Lake of the returned sword: Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Have some beer at Bia Hoi and try the food from Beer Streets.
2). 1 night in Halong Bay:
Experience the cruise here. Don’t spend much time, just a night is enough. Choose an option that covers enough spots in a given time, may cost you USD 150+ and don’t fall for the cheaper options.
3). 1 night in Ninh Binh:
- Trang An: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- How Lu
- Mua Caves
- Bich Dong Pagoda
4). 1 night in Hue:
- Cruise: from the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, which costs 15-20 USD.
- Hue Monuments Complex
5). 1 night in Hoi An:
- The Chinese Assembly Hall
- Hoi An Lanterns
- Kim Only Tailor Fashion
- Son Hoi An Restaurant
- Lac Viet Jewellery
- Hieu Trung Leather Shop
- Ba Na Hills
6). 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City:
- The Cu Chi Tunnels
- Mekong Delta
- Bui Vien Street to experience local food
- Nightlife of Pham Ngu Lao
- Chilly Sky Bar
- Saigon Skydeck: Bitexco Financial Tower
Don’t forget to capture the moments of Artinus 3D Museum.
Final thoughts
A tour of Vietnam will give you an exclusive experience.
