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Vietnam: A Road Trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Road Trip Itinerary
- Days
- 14
- Stops
- 7
- Mapped stops
- 7
- Mapped distance
- 2,115.7 km
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1 stops · 94.1 km · 1 hr 30 minDay 3
1 stops · 222 km · 3 hr 20 minDay 4
1 stops · 874.2 km · 13 hr 10 minDay 5
1 stops · 30 km · 50 minDay 6
1 stops · 492.1 km · 7 hr 10 minDay 7
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Vietnam enchants travelers with its emerald limestone karsts, bustling floating markets, and exquisite regional cuisine. From the historic charm of Hanoi's Old
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Vietnam: A Road Trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1
Hanoi
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Ninh Binh
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Day 3
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage seascape of 1,969 limestone karst islands and islets rising from the Gulf of Tonkin in northeastern Vietnam, creating one of the world's most iconic maritime landscapes. The islands' towers, caves, floating fishing villages, and emerald green water are best explored on overnight wooden junk cruises that access remote bays inaccessible by day. The bay's name means Descending Dragon, referring to an ancient legend of dragons sent to protect Vietnam.
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Day 4
Da Nang
Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam, known for beaches, the Han River waterfront, Dragon Bridge, and quick access to Hoi An and the Marble Mountains.
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Day 5
Hoi An
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Day 6
Nha Trang
Nha Trang Beach is a coastal destination known for sea views, open-air walks, and easy access to the water. It works well for relaxed sightseeing, photography, and adding a slower scenic stop to an itinerary.
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Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest urban center, with French colonial landmarks, markets, museums, street food, nightlife, and transport links across southern Vietnam.
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