3-week Vietnam Itinerary

3-week Vietnam itinerary map

This is our recommended 3-week itinerary that takes you through 7 of the most popular destinations in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang → Da Nang → Hoi An → Hanoi → Ha Long → Ninh Binh.

Summary

Itinerary details

Ho Chi Minh City

(3 nights)

Things to do: War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien Street, Cu Chi Tunnels.

Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang

• Transportation: Train
• Fare: $11 – $28
• Travel time: 7h

Nha Trang

(3 nights)

Things to do: Nha Trang Beach, Hon Tre Island, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Dam Market.

Nha Trang → Da Nang

• Transportation: Train
• Fare: $16 – $58
• Travel time: 9h30m

Da Nang

(3 nights)

Things to do: My Khe Beach, Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Con Market.

Da Nang → Hoi An

• Transportation: Bus (LK02)
• Fare: $1.4
• Travel time: 45m

Hoi An

(3 nights)

Things to do: An Bang Beach, the ancient town, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, My Son Sanctuary, Thanh Ha Pottery Village.

Hoi An → Da Nang → Hanoi

• Transportation: Plane
• Fare: $40 – $60
• Travel time: 1h30m

Hanoi

(3 nights)

Things to do: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Hanoi → Ha Long

• Transportation: Bus
• Fare: $12 – $14
• Travel time: 2h30m

Ha Long

(2 nights)

Things to do: Ha Long Bay, Tuan Chau Island, Bai Chay Beach, Quang Ninh Museum.

Ha Long → Ninh Binh

• Transportation: Bus
• Fare: $12 – $14
• Travel time: 3h30m

Ninh Binh

(3 nights)

Things to do: Tam Coc-Bich Dong, Trang An Landscape Complex, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Ninh Binh → Hanoi

• Transportation: Bus
• Fare: $7 – $8
• Travel time: 1h30m

Notes

• The exchange rate between USD and VND in 2024 is approximately 1 USD ≈ 25,000 VND.
• For train travel, we recommend booking tickets on the official website of the Vietnam Railway Corporation: dsvn.vn.
• The transportation prices are provided as a reference. Actual prices may vary based on seat type, ticket class, and whether you’re traveling on weekends or holidays.
• You can refer to tourist maps of each city to make your travel more convenient.

3 weeks in Vietnam costs

For a 3-week trip to Vietnam, the average expenditure for many tourists is around $900. Here are some estimated fixed costs to help you plan your budget:

• Transportation costs are approximately $100.
• Accommodation in a private hotel or homestay will cost around $15 to $20 per night. For solo travelers, hostels can be a more affordable option, with prices starting at around $5 per night.
• Food costs are typically around $15 per person per day.
• Admission to monuments, museums, and attractions costs around $1 – $5.

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