What is the best itinerary for a 6-day trip to Vietnam?

1. Northern Vietnam Highlights (Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Sapa)

  

Best for: culture, mountains, iconic landscapes.

Day 1 – Hanoi

• Explore the Hanoi Old Quarter

• Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

• Street food tour (pho, bun cha, egg coffee)

Day 2 – Hanoi → Ha Long Bay

• Travel to Ha Long Bay

• Overnight cruise

• Kayaking, cave visit, sunset on deck

Day 3 – Ha Long Bay → Hanoi

• Morning tai chi on cruise

• Return to Hanoi

• Night train or bus to Sa Pa

Day 4 – Sapa Trekking

• Trek through rice terraces

• Visit ethnic villages (Hmong, Dao)

• Optional cable car to Fansipan

Day 5 – Sapa → Hanoi

• Morning trekking

• Return to Hanoi

Day 6 – Hanoi culture

• Visit Temple of Literature

• Watch a show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

2. Central Vietnam (Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue)

  

Best for: historic towns, beaches, and architecture.

Day 1 – Da Nang arrival

• Visit My Khe Beach

• Walk the Dragon Bridge

Day 2 – Ba Na Hills

• Cable car to Ba Na Hills

• Walk the famous Golden Bridge

Day 3 – Hoi An

• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town

• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge

• Lantern boat ride

Day 4 – Hai Van Pass → Hue

• Scenic drive through Hai Van Pass

• Arrive in Hue

Day 5 – Hue history

• Explore Imperial City of Hue

• Visit Thien Mu Pagoda

• Tomb of Khải Định

Day 6 – Return to Da Nang

• Coffee, beach time, departure

3. Southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Phu Quoc)

  

Best for: city energy, river culture, tropical beaches.

Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City

• Visit Ben Thanh Market

• War Remnants Museum

• Rooftop bars

Day 2 – Cu Chi Tunnels

• Explore Cu Chi Tunnels

• Evening food tour

Day 3 – Mekong Delta

• Boat trip in Mekong Delta

• Coconut candy factories and floating markets

Day 4 – Fly to Phu Quoc

• Travel to Phu Quoc

Day 5 – Island exploration

• Snorkeling or island hopping

• Visit Sao Beach

Day 6 – Relax + return

• Cable car to Hon Thom Island

✅ Quick tip:

• First-time visitors: Northern Vietnam itinerary is usually the most iconic.

• Relaxed trip: Central Vietnam.

• Beaches + nightlife: Southern Vietnam.

Here are our suggested 6-day Vietnam itineraries: 

* 6 Days Vietnam Tour Package: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City

* Best Of Northern Vietnam 6 Days Tour - Ultimate Travel Experience

* 6 Days Central Vietnam Tour - Danang, Hoi An, Bana Hills, Coconut Village, Hue

* 6 Days Phu Quoc Tour Package - Ultimate Island Escape In Vietnam

* 6 Days Ho Chi Minh And Angkor Wat Highlights Tour