Vietnam, Slowly
Our flagship Vietnam route: food, culture, limestone landscapes, Hoi An and the energy of the south — with enough breathing room to enjoy each chapter.
- Length
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Pace
- Balanced
- Best for
- couples, friends, first-time visitors
Nights at each stop
Why this journey works
Ten days supports a north + central + south route without needing a new hotel every night. It also leaves Hoi An with multiple nights and keeps Ninh Binh from becoming only a rushed roadside stop.
Day by day.
Day 01 Hanoi arrival
- Morning
- Arrival.
- Afternoon
- Check-in, rest and orientation.
- Evening
- Old Quarter / food evening.
Memorable noteNo hard sightseeing promise on arrival day.
Day 02 Hanoi
- Morning
- Historic/cultural highlights.
- Afternoon
- Old Quarter, lake and café/food layer.
- Evening
- Optional cultural show or neighbourhood dinner.
Memorable noteBalance landmarks with street-level experience.
Day 03Travel day Hanoi → Ninh Binh
- Morning
- Road transfer and heritage/countryside introduction.
- Afternoon
- Trang An-style boat landscape.
- Evening
- Quiet countryside stay.
Memorable noteOvernight improves the pace.
Day 04Travel day Ninh Binh → Hoi An
- Morning
- Free or light countryside activity.
- Afternoon
- Return/airport transfer and domestic connection to central Vietnam.
- Evening
- Hoi An check-in and rest.
Memorable noteTravel day.
Day 05 Hoi An Old Town
- Morning
- Ancient Town walking / market.
- Afternoon
- Craft, café or cooking experience.
- Evening
- Lantern-lit riverside.
Memorable noteKeep central Hoi An unhurried.
Day 06 Hoi An Countryside / Heritage
- Morning
- Countryside/cycle/food or My Son option.
- Afternoon
- Continue or return for pool/beach/rest.
- Evening
- Free.
Memorable noteActivity selected by travel style.
Day 07Kept open Hoi An Free Choice Day
- Morning
- Beach / Da Nang / spa / shopping / café time.
- Afternoon
- Flexible.
- Evening
- Final central-Vietnam dinner.
Memorable noteThis free block is part of the plan, not wasted space.
Day 08Travel day Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
- Morning
- Transfer to airport and fly south.
- Afternoon
- Check-in + central landmarks/neighbourhood orientation.
- Evening
- Food / rooftop / walking evening.
Memorable noteAvoid forcing Cu Chi/Mekong on arrival day.
Day 09Kept open Ho Chi Minh City — Choice Day
- Morning
- Choose city history, Cu Chi direction or Mekong-style excursion depending traveller.
- Afternoon
- Continue selected plan.
- Evening
- Final dinner / neighbourhood.
Memorable noteA traveller interested in food and cities may prefer staying in Ho Chi Minh City rather than another long excursion.
Day 10 Departure
- Morning
- Free time / café / shopping.
- Afternoon
- Airport transfer.
Memorable noteFlight timing controls the usable final day.
Make it yours
- Add Ha Long Bay and extend to 11–12 days.
- Replace Ho Chi Minh City with Hue for a heritage-heavy route.
- Add Phu Quoc only with extra nights; do not compress it into this 10-day base.
How we choose stays
We suggest a style of stay rather than a fixed hotel, then match it to your dates:
- central city / neighbourhood fit
- comfort level: value / comfort / premium
- room configuration
- breakfast / meal-plan assumption
- late-arrival practicality
- transfer-to-airport practicality
Good to know
This is a starting plan, not a fixed-price package. Flights, hotels, transfers and activity timings are confirmed when our experts quote your dates.
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