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8 days for couples: Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long and Ninh Binh

8 days, 7 nights: Ho Chi Minh City (2N), Hoi An (1N), Da Nang (1N), Hanoi (1N), Ha Long Bay (1N), Ninh Binh (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.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

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 → Hoi An

Hoi An · Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An, Domestic flight ~1–2h

Local tip: The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Hoi An → Da Nang

Da Nang · Hoi An to Da Nang, Car ~45 min

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

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Day 5: Da Nang → Hanoi

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

Local tip: Book a day ahead in Dec–Feb peak.

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Day 6: 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.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Ha Long Bay → Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh · Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh, Private transfer ~3h

Local tip: Late May–June the rice is golden.

Open day 7 route in Google Maps

Day 8: Depart from Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh

Local tip: Start by 8am to beat tour buses.

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

Open day 8 route in Google Maps

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