You want to travel to Vietnam but don’t have much time? Don’t worry! Smile Travel Co., Ltd can help you build interesting itineraries for 5 days tours in Vietnam, ensuring you can take advantage of time and explore the best things in this country. The schedules will include famous landmarks, the most unique experiences in culture and cuisine, suitable for the preferences of all tourists. Similar to 3 days tour in Vietnam and 4 days tour in Vietnam, we also focus on exploring one or two areas to avoid fatigue due to moving too far. Let’s refer to the details in the article below!
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1. Explore 5 days tour in Vietnam
The itineraries for 5 days tour in Vietnam that Smile Travel Co., Ltd suggests will take you to the most beautiful tourist destinations in Vietnam. Here, you can explore spectacular natural landscapes and rich historical and cultural heritage. Here are some of the most prominent schedules you can refer to.
| REGION | 5 DAYS TOUR IN VIETNAM | BRIEF |
| The North | Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long | Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi Old Quarter (D)
Day 2: Tran Quoc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex – Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Temple of Literature (L/D) Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Ninh Binh (B/L/D) Day 4: Tam Coc – Ha Long City – Ha Long Night Market (L/D) Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B) |
| Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Sapa | Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh City – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa town (by bus) – Trekking village (L/D) Day 3: Visiting village (in Sapa) – Hanoi (B/L/D) Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise (L/D) Day 5: Visiting Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L) |
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| Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) – Sapa (Lao Cai) – Lai Chau – Moc Chau (Son La) – Mai Chau (Hoa Binh) | Day 1: Mu Cang Chai – Sapa Town (D)
Day 2: Cat Cat Village – Fansipan Mountain – Lai Chau (L/D) Day 3: Si Thau Chai Village – Sin Suoi Ho Village (B/L/D) Day 4: Lai Chau – Moc Chau – Dai Yem Waterfall – Moc Chau Plateau – Pha Luong Peak (B/L/D) Day 5: Moc Chau – Mai Chau (B) |
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| Bac Kan & Cao Bang | Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake Transfer (D)
Day 2: Ba Be Lake Boat – Dau Dang – Trekking (L/D) Day 3: Ba Be – Cao Bang Ethnic Communities (B/L/D) Day 4: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave (L/D) Day 5: Cao Bang – Hanoi (B) |
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| The Central Area | Danang – Hue | Day 1: Da Nang Arrival – Hue (D)
Day 2: Half-day Hue City Tour (including Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda & Dong Ba Market) (L/D) Day 3: Hue – Hoi An – Hoi An Ancient Town – Japanese Covered Bridge – Cooking class (B/L/D) Day 4: My Son Holly Land (L/D) Day 5: Hoi An – Da Nang Departure (B) |
| Da Nang, Hoi An & Ba Na Hills | Day 1: Da Nang Arrival – Da Nang City Tour (including Love Bridge, My Khe Beach & Dragon Bridge) (D)
Day 2: Ba Na Hills Full-Day Tour (including Golden Bridge, French Village & Fantasy Park) (L/D) Day 3: Da Nang – My Son Temple Half Day (B/L/D) Day 4: Hoi An – Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh Village Haft Day (L/D) Day 5: Hoi An Ancient Town (B) |
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| The South
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Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta | Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival – Ben Thanh Market (D)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (L/D) Day 3: Discover the highlight of the Mekong Delta (B/L/D) Day 4: Visit Cai Rang Floating Market (L/D) Day 5: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B) |
| Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Phu Quoc Island | Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival – Cu Chi Tunnels (D)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Full Day (including Independence Palace – Notre Dam Cathedral – Saigon Central Post Officer) (L/D) Day 3: Discover Mekong Delta Full Day (B/L/D) Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Phu Quoc Island – Sao Beach – Vinpearl Safari – Dinh Cau (L/D) Day 5: Phu Quoc Free Day (B) |
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| Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh – Vung Tau | Day 1: Tay Ninh Arrival – Ba De Mountain – Cao Dai Tay Ninh Temple – Ma Thien Lanh Valley – Dau Tieng Lake (D)
Day 2: Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (L/D) Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B/L/D) Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Vung Tau – White Palace – Nghinh Phong Cape – The Jesus Christ statue (L/D) Day 5: Sau Beach – Ho Chi Minh (B) |
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| Tra Vinh – Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang) | Day 1: Can Tho Arrival – Tra Vinh – Ao Ba Om – An Pagoda – Khmer Cultural Museum – Ong Met Pagoda (D)
Day 2: Hang Pagoda – Ba Dong Beach – Truc Lam Zen Monastery (L/D) Day 3: Tra Vinh – Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Binh Thuy Ancient House – My Khanh Tourist Village – Tay Do Night Market – Ninh Kieu Wharf (B/L/D) Day 4: Can Tho – Fly to Phu Quoc Island – South Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (L/D) Day 5: VinWonders Phu Quoc – Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc (B) |
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| North to South | Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ho Chi Minh City | Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hoan Kiem Lake (D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Day Cruise Tour – Hanoi (L/D) Day 3: Hanoi City Half-Day Tour (Morning) – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D) Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (L/D) Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour (B) |
2. Budget for 5 days tour in Vietnam
5 days is not a long time but Smile Travel Co., Ltd can completely help you plan a 5 days tour in Vietnam perfectly, suitable for your needs. This is reflected in the sample itineraries that we have planned above. So, is the price of a Vietnam 5 days tour package expensive? If you are also wondering this problem, let us answer for you.
The average cost of a 5 days tour in Vietnam will be from 300 to 500 USD per person, excluding air tickets. Specific costs will depend on spending habits, services and shopping needs of every tourist. In general, you will need to pay the following expenses:
- Accommodation: Room rates in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City may be higher than small towns in Ha Giang and Sapa. In addition, rooms in the central and urban areas also have higher prices. This allows visitors to choose the hotel that suits their budget and enjoy the unique beauty at all destinations of Vietnam.
- Transportation: This is the cost you have to pay when going on the 5 days tour in Vietnam. Depending on the area you choose and the distance between the tourist destinations, you can choose buses, tourist cars, trains, taxis or aircraft. If you are having difficulty in this, you can contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd. We will help you make a detailed schedule, accompanied by specific means of transportation and costs.
- Meals: Vietnam has a rich cuisine and is suitable for all budgets, from cheap street food, affordable restaurants to expensive and luxurious high-class restaurants.
- Activities and Entrance Fees: Vietnam has free tourist destinations and paid attractions. Therefore, depending on your needs and preferences, you can determine the tourist destinations and learn about the ticket price before your Vietnam 5 days tour. Or you can contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd to be designed a separate schedule with destinations and activities that is suited for your needs.
- Other expenses: In addition to the above fees, you should also prepare a provision to pay for souvenirs, tips, snacks and shopping arising on the trip. This will help improve your travel experience. Because, Vietnam has many interesting things that you may like.
For a more overview of the costs to be paid in the 5 days tour in Vietnam, you can refer to the information in the following table.
| Services | Price (USD/person per day or per night) | Total price (USD/person for 5 days or 4 nights) |
| Accommodation | $30 – $150 | $120 – $600 |
| Transportation | $10 – $100 | $50 – $500 |
| Meals | $10 – $30 | $50 – $150 |
| Activities and Entrance Fees | – | $50 – $100 |
| Other expenses | – | $20 – $100 |
| Total | Low Range: $290
High Range: $1,450 |
>> Read more: How Much Does A Vietnam Tour Cost? Latest Updated In 2025
3. Time to go on a Vietnam 5 days tour
Because, in the same time of the year, the climate of Vietnam has a clear difference between the three regions, including the North, the Central and the South. Therefore, you can take a 5 days tour in Vietnam all year round. However, in some times, the weather may be relatively harsh and make it difficult to move and visit. Therefore, to choose the ideal time for the upcoming Vietnam 5 days tour, you can refer to the following suggestions:
| The North Vietnam | September – April next year
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| The Central Vietnam | January – August |
| The South Vietnam | September – April next year |
>> Read more: REVEAL: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL IN VIETNAM?
4. Things to pack when you go on the Vietnam 5 days tour package
When traveling 5 days in Vietnam, you should bring the following to make the trip convenient and show your respect for local culture.
- Bring personal documents to facilitate travel inside and outside Vietnam.
- Prepare the appropriate seasonal clothes at each destination.
- Bring familiar drugs you use such as allergies, painkillers, fever,…
- Bring shoes or slippers if your journey needs a lot of walking or trekking.
- Do not forget sunscreen, sunglasses and insect drugs.
- Prepare discreet and polite costumes to suit spiritual tourist destinations such as temples.
- Cash is also very important but only take enough.
Thus, the article has suggested you the most prominent schedules and things to note for the 5 days tour in Vietnam. In addition to the sample schedules as mentioned, Smile Travel Co., Ltd also designed and customized tours according to the needs and desired budget of each tourist. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us immediately to schedule a Vietnam 5 days tour package and support related services.
Collected and written by: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)
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