10 days · North to south
The long line down
Hanoi · Hue · Hoi An · Ho Chi Minh City
The days
Day 1 · HanoiArrive and walkCheck in, then the lake at dusk and dinner close to the hotel.
Day 2 · HanoiThe city properTemple of Literature, the coffee streets, and the water puppets after dark.
Day 3 · Ninh BinhRiver daySampans through the caves and temple steps above the fields; back to Hanoi.
Day 4 · Ha LongOnto the waterBoard in the afternoon and anchor among the islands for the night.
Day 5 · HueOff the boat, south by airSunrise on deck, back to the pier, then the evening flight to Hue.
Day 6 · HueCitadel and riverThe imperial enclosure in the morning, the perfume river in the afternoon.
Day 7 · Hoi AnOver the passThe coast road south, arriving in time for the lanterns.
Day 8 · Hoi AnTailors and beachMorning fitting, afternoon at An Bang, old town after dark.
Day 9 · Ho Chi Minh CitySouthThe last flight south; District 1 for the first evening.
Day 10 · Ho Chi Minh CityMarket morning, homeThe market early, before the heat, one museum, and out by afternoon.
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