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10 days of Vietnam's best beaches: Saigon, Phu Quoc, Da Nang and Ha Long

10 days, 9 nights: Ho Chi Minh City (2N), Phu Quoc (3N), Da Nang (2N), Hanoi (1N), Ha Long Bay (1N) + Mekong Delta day trip. Best time to go: Best Feb–Apr, when all three regions are dry; Oct–Dec is wet on the central coast.

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Local tip: Bargain; prices start high.

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Day 2: Mekong Delta day trip (My Tho / Ben Tre)

Ho Chi Minh City

Local tip: Sampan canals, coconut candy and fruit orchards in one day from HCMC.

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Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City → Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc · Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, Domestic flight ~1–2h

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Day 4: Hon Thom cable car & Kiss of the Sea show

Phu Quoc

Local tip: Combo with the round-trip cable car saves vs separate tickets.

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Day 5: 4-island snorkelling boat trip

Phu Quoc

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Day 6: Phu Quoc → Da Nang

Da Nang · Phu Quoc to Da Nang, Domestic flight ~1–2h

Local tip: Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.

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Day 7: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by cable car

Da Nang

Local tip: Be on the first cable car (~8am) for an empty Golden Bridge.

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Day 8: Da Nang → Hanoi

Hanoi · Da Nang to Hanoi, Domestic flight ~1–2h

Local tip: Go after 6pm; bun cha, banh cuon and egg coffee are the classics.

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Day 9: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay · Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Road via Hanoi

Local tip: Lan Ha routes are quieter; pick free cancellation in Aug–Oct typhoon season.

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Day 10: Depart from Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

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