7-Day Vietnam Highlights Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Hanoi

• Check in around Hoàn Kiếm / Old Quarter (best for walking + food) — Recommended hotel
• Stroll Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Old Quarter
• Visit St. Joseph Cathedral for photos
• Try local coffee, bánh mì, vegetarian pho — Banh Mi Mama
• Don’t miss Trang Tien Ice Cream Shop
• If landing late: keep it light, explore nearby

General tips: Beer Street for nightlife, The Note Coffee for its scrapbook vibe.

Maps: Beer Street · The Note Coffee

Day 2 – Ha Long Bay Day Cruise (from Hanoi)

• Early pickup from Old Quarter
• Full-day cruise with limestone karsts + caves + lunch — Recommended day tour
• Kayaking or bamboo boat if included
• Return to Hanoi by evening

Alternate: stay overnight on a cruise if you want a slower pace — Recommended cruise

Day 3 – Hanoi → Da Nang → Hoi An

• Fly to Da Nang
• Private car/taxi to Hoi An (45–60 mins). Grab works well
• Check in near Hoi An Ancient Town for heritage feel — Recommended stay
• Evening: lantern-lit streets, riverside cafes, night market

Consider a vegan/food tour in Hoi An if needed — Hoi An Vegan Food Tour

Day 4 – Return to Da Nang

• Check into a Da Nang hotel — Recommended hotel
• So Tra Peninsula visit
• Avocado coffee at Bread & Buttery Bakery
• Sunset walk at Da Nang Beach

Day 5 – Da Nang Tours

• Full-day Ba Na Hills + Golden Bridge + cable car + theme village — Book this experience
• Evening: Esco Beach Bar & Lounge

Day 6 – Ho Chi Minh City

• Fly Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City
• Stay in Nguyen Hue / Dong Khoi (District 1) or Ben Thanh — Recommended hotel
• Visit Pink Church, Post Office, and Book Street
• Evening: Nguyen Hue Walking Street + Waterfront coffee
• Optional river cruise in the evening — Recommended cruise tour

Day 7 – Củ Chi Tunnels + Mekong Delta + Departure

• Option 1: Củ Chi Tunnels in the morning + airport — Củ Chi Tunnels tour
• Option 2: Mekong Delta day trip (Ben Tre / My Tho style) — Mekong Delta tour
• Or pick a combined small‑group tour that covers both — Combined small‑group tour