Vietnam Itinerary 5 Days: Best schedule for North, Central or South

5 days is too short to be able to travel the whole country of Vietnam, but you can still deeply explore about 1 of 3 regions of Vietnam that is North, Central, or South. Incredible Asia Journeys will suggest you each 5-day travel itinerary to the North, Central, and South of Vietnam.


Hanoi Street

1. North Vietnam Tour And Explore

The North Vietnam Tour And Explore starts and ends in Hanoi. This 5-day tour is one of the best options for your Vietnam Tours with limited time. Enjoy this best itinerary with high-quality services of the private tour and the tour itinerary can be customized to meet your budget. Check our reviews on Tripadvisor for more understanding about us. In 5 days, we will take you to the most magnificent places in Vietnam. Travel with us and you will bring the best memories home.

Best for: Singles & Solo, Young Adults

Travel Style: Beach Tours, Classic Highlight, Discovery

Budget: Around US $299 per person

Destinations will see: Hanoi City, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Halong Bay

Widely-used transportation:  Shuttle bus, car, cruise

Itinerary of North Vietnam Tour And Explore

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

Activities: Arrive in Hanoi and have your leisure time. Enjoy the cyclo tour around the Old Quarter and Water Puppet Show before the welcome dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Hoan Kiem Lake

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

Activities: Visit the most attractive destinations in Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, and one of the museums in Hanoi. Do the walking tour in the late afternoon.

On day 2 of your North Vietnam Tour 5 Days, you will visit the Hanoi City Tour with the popular destinations in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Hanoi - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu Day Trip (B, L)

Activities: Row boating along the Ngo Dong River and then visiting Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) - the ancient capital of Vietnam.

On day 3 of your North Vietnam Tour 5 Days, you will visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital do the Tam Coc boat trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hoa Lu - The Ancient Capital of Vietnam


Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

Activities: Take the transfer to Halong Bay and discover this amazing bay on a cruise.

Your North Vietnam Tour 5 Days will end with the most attractive place in Vietnam – Halong Bay. We will join in the Halong Bay 1-night cruise to enjoy the best of this magnificent bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (B, L)

Activities: Enjoy the last day on the cruise visiting Halong Bay. Then return to Hanoi for departure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Halong Bay - A UNESCO World Heritage

Let’s get into more details about our 5-day tour: North Vietnam Tour and Explore

If you are looking for more plans, please visit our North Vietnam tours page which provides you with more choices and plans.

2. Central Vietnam Holiday

Joining in this Central Vietnam Itinerary for 5 days, you will have a great opportunity to explore the central of Vietnam. You will visit the ancient towns and admire the breathtaking sceneries of Vietnam’s landscapes. This Vietnam Tour in 5 days starts in Danang with impressive panoramic views along Hai Van Pass, you will visit the Imperial City of Hue by taking the romantic Dragon boat. Additionally, Central Vietnam Holiday 5 Day will offer you a valuable chance to learn more about the rural life of local people in ancient Hoi An. Let us propose your perfect holiday in detail as below.

Best for: Singles & Solo, Young Adults

Travel Style: Beach Tours, Family Tours, Honeymoon Tours, Local Life Tours

Budget: Around US $225 per person

Destinations will see: Danang, Hue, Hoi An

Widely-used transportation: Shuttle bus, car, boat

Itinerary of Central Vietnam Holiday

Day 1: Da Nang Arrival – Drive to Hue – Welcome Dinner (D)

Activities: Pick-up by your private guide and driver at Da Nang Airport, then transfer to Hue for overnight stay. Stop at Hai Van Pass for breathtaking view. Enjoy the welcome dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Hai Van Pass

Day 2: Hue – City Tour with dragon boat (B, L)

Activities: Take the boat trip on the romantic Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial City of Hue, Royal Fine Arts Museum, Minh Mang tomb and the fascinating Dong Ba market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Thien Mu Pagoda

Day 3: Hue – Marble Mountain – Lady Buddha Pagoda – Hoi An (B, L)

Activities: Transfer to the ancient Hoi An Town passing Hai Van pass, visit Lady Buddha pagoda and Marble Mountain on the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Hoi An – Rural Cycling Tour Half Day (B, L)

Activities: Seeing the local life, scenery experience the Vietnamese farmers’ life, learn how to cook the Xeo Cake.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hoi An Cooking Class

Day 5: Hoi An – Departure (B)

Activities: Free time on your own & take the transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Let’s get into more details about our tour: Central Vietnam Holiday

If you are looking for more plans, please visit our Central Vietnam tours page which provides you with more choices and plans.

3. Discover South Vietnam

See the very best of Southern Vietnam in just 5 days – a big-hit tour of this fascinating region. Visit the “rice bowl of Vietnam”, Mekong Delta by private boat, wander back in time to amaze by the complex maze of Cu Chi Tunnels, and stroll around the narrow streets, along with hidden lanes of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). In addition to a short relaxation at Vung Tau beach, our Southern Vietnam 5-Day Trip is certainly pleased all travelers, from youngsters to elders. If you want to extend your trip to Indochina, you may combine this five-day trip with our other package tours to Northern Vietnam or Cambodia.

Best for: Singles & Solo, Young Adults

Travel Style: Classic Highlight, Family Tours, Historical, Local Life Tours

Budget: Around US $399 per person

Destinations will see: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta

Widely-used transportation: Shuttle bus, car, boat

Itinerary of Discover South Vietnam Tour

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour Half Day - River Dinner Cruise (L, D)

Activities: Meet your tour guide at Ho Chi Minh International Airport & be transferred to the city center. Explore Saigon by foot in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner on the river cruise.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau City Tour – HCMC (B, L)

Activities: Spend a relaxing day with sun, sand & sea in Vung Tau, a nice getaway from bustling Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Vung Tau beach

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Tour – HCM (B, L)

Activities: Explore the Mekong Delta on a private boat trip. Visit various local workplaces (coconut candy making workshop, busy brick kilns & hand-made mat-weaving house) to see the daily activities of the people who live and work in the Delta.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

People in Mekong Delta

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day (B, L)

Activities: Drive out of the city to explore the underground tunnel system of Cu Chi tunnels and learn about the difficulties of life in the tunnels during war time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Free Day – Depart (B)

Activities: Free time on your own and then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Let’s get into more details about our tour: Discover South Vietnam

If you are looking for more plans, please visit our South Vietnam tours page which provides you with more choices and plans.

That's all the travel information we want to provide to tourists, don't hesitate to reach out to us to book your preferred Vietnam tours.

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