Itineraries/14 Days in Vietnam
VIETNAM ITINERARY

14 Days in Vietnam

A fuller Vietnam journey with mountains, cities, heritage and beach time.

Hanoi → Sapa → Ha Long Bay → Da Nang → Hoi An → HCMC → Phu Quoc
PaceFull but balanced
RegionsNorth + Central + South
Internal flights3
Start / finishHAN → PQC

Two weeks gives you enough time for all three regions plus both mountain and beach experiences. The route is full, but it stays workable by using flights for long jumps and protecting a few travel days from excessive sightseeing.

Best for:First-time visitorsVarietyMountainsCultureBeach ending
1
Days 1–2 · Hanoi

Hanoi

Start with two nights for the Old Quarter, key historical sights, coffee and a proper introduction to northern Vietnamese food.

Stay:Old Quarter for first-time convenience; French Quarter for a calmer central stay.
2
Days 3–4 · Sapa

Mountain landscapes

Travel to Sapa for valley scenery, villages and Fansipan. Two nights gives you some flexibility if mountain weather changes.

Move:Hanoi → Sapa by bus/shuttle or rail + road combination.
Stay:Sapa Town for convenience; Ta Van or Lao Chai for a quieter valley atmosphere.
3
Day 5 · Hanoi

Return to Hanoi & reset

Travel back toward Hanoi and use the evening as a buffer before Ha Long Bay rather than forcing another major attraction into the day.

Move:Sapa → Hanoi.
Stay:One practical Hanoi night close to your next pickup area.
4
Day 6 · Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

Choose an overnight cruise if the bay is a trip highlight. A day cruise is possible, but two weeks gives you more room to experience it slowly.

Move:Hanoi → cruise port by road.
Stay:Overnight onboard is the preferred version of this route.
5
Day 7 · Da Nang

Fly to Da Nang

Return from the bay and move south. Keep the evening easy rather than building a tight attraction schedule around a multi-stage travel day.

Move:Ha Long area → Hanoi airport → Da Nang.
Stay:My Khe / An Thuong for beach access.
6
Day 8 · Da Nang

Da Nang highlights

Choose Ba Na Hills for a full attraction day, or Marble Mountains plus My Khe for a more flexible city-and-coast day.

Stay:Second night in Da Nang.
7
Days 9–10 · Hoi An

Hoi An

Move to Hoi An for two nights of heritage streets, regional food, countryside and a slower evening pace.

Move:Da Nang → Hoi An by road.
Stay:Ancient Town edge for walking, Cam Chau for quiet or An Bang for beach access.
8
Days 11–12 · Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Fly south for two days of city history, markets, cafés and food. Use one day for central sights and keep Cu Chi optional depending on your interests.

Move:Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City by domestic flight.
Stay:District 1 for convenience; District 3 for a more local central base.
9
Days 13–14 · Phu Quoc

Beach finish

Fly to Phu Quoc and finish with two slower days. Keep the schedule light enough that the final part of the trip feels like a break rather than another checklist.

Move:Ho Chi Minh City → Phu Quoc by domestic flight.
Stay:Long Beach for convenience, Ong Lang for a quieter feel or the south for resort-focused stays.