Vietnam, a small agricultural country, is like a legend in history when defeating the superpower to regain national independence. Today, this has become a leading tourist destination for many international tourists thanks to its beautiful natural landscape, deep history, diverse culture and cuisine.
If you are wondering if 10 days is enough to travel to Vietnam, the answer is “yes”. 10 days is enough for you to visit famous places in Vietnam, from North to South. The 10 days tour in Vietnam will give you the opportunity to explore the crowded cities, the old town, the majestic Ha Long Bay, the ancient capital of Hue and the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Here are itineraries for 10 days in Vietnam that Smile Travel Co., Ltd wants to suggest to you.
1. The best itineraries for 10 days tour in Vietnam
Smile Travel Co., Ltd‘s itineraries for Vietnam 10 days tour will give you options that suit different interests and budgets. Here are some of the most interesting schedules that you can refer to.
1.1 Itinerary 1: Vietnam 10 days tour from North to the South
This itinerary for the Vietnam 10 days tour includes most attractions across Vietnam. Along with exploring the landscape, learning history and culture, you will taste famous local dishes and regional cuisine. After the trip, you will have more knowledge about the variety of Vietnamese culture. This tour is also quite slow, allowing you to both discover and relax. This is the right choice for all travelers who want to visit Vietnam in a short time.
ROUTE: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
DESCRIPTION:
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
Pick up from Noi Bai Airport
Visit Hoa Lo Prison & St. Joseph Cathedral
Check-in at hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Participate in Street Food Tour
Visit the Night Market on Old Quarter
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2
Halong Bay’s cruise at night
Check out and transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Visit Sung Sot Cave
Explore Tiptop Island
Kayaking
Overnight on Halong Bay’s Cruise
Day 3
Back to Hanoi: Prepare to head South
Check-out and start cruising back
Back to Hanoi
Hanoi half-day tour (including Ho Chi Minh Complex, West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda)
Fly to Hue
Day 4
Hue Arrival – The ancient capital
Check-in at hotel in Hue
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a well-known location for Buddha worship
Explore Imperial Citadel, a place that preserves Vietnam’s long history
Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, the only tomb in Hue that combines elements of both Eastern and Western architecture
Stop by Trang Tien Bridge
Overnight in Hue
Day 5
Go to Danang
Check-out and move to Danang, a poetic coastal city
Visit Son Tra peninsula and go to Son Tra nature reserve
Check-in at hotel in Danang
Relax at My Khe beach
Explore Linh Ung Pagoda
Visit Han River at night
Overnight at Danang
Day 6
Hoi An Exploration
Take a car to Hoi An, the ancient town of lanterns
Wander around the Old Town
Stop by Japanese-Covered Bridge and Hoi An Bridge
Enjoy specialties of Hoi An
Sip some traditional Vietnamese coffee alongside the road
Experience making your lanterns
Explore Hoi An Night Market
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 7
Explore Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam
Depart from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Explore Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum
Visit Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Explore Night Market in Ben Thanh Market
Day 8
Visit Mekong Delta – Cai Be Floating Market
Take a trip to Tien Giang province
See the Cai Be Floating Market in the Mekong Delta
Travel to the Mekong Delta
Rent and ride a bicycle through the small road to learn more about daily life in the Mekong Delta
Or take a boat ride through the countless canals that crisscross the river
Dining in the fruit garden
Back to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
Experience the tunnel for yourself
See some models of booby traps utilized in war, underground kitchens, command posts, living areas, meeting rooms, field hospitals and secret trap doors
Have a very basic meal that would have been a typical meal for Viet Cong soldiers
See monkeys and shooting rifles
Try machine guns
Day 10
Departure
Free time in Ho Chi Minh City to explore and go shopping
Check-out from hotel and transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport
End of 10 days tour in Vietnam
1.2 Itinerary 2: Off the Beaten Path in Northern Vietnam
When going on a 10 days tour in Vietnam, you will stay away from all the noise of the city to come to the land of green mountains, terraced fields and hospitable mountain tribes. You will feel overwhelmed by the incredible, wild beauty of the land that has not been completely explored, creating a new contrast with modern life. This Vietnam 10 days tour package also includes short walking journeys for you to get closer to nature, people and indigenous life.
ROUTE: Hanoi – Bac Kan – Cao Bang – Ha Giang – Lao Cai
DESCRIPTION:
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival, Transfer to Ba Be National Park
Hanoi Arrival
Pick up from Noi Bai Airport
Transfer to Ba Be National Park (Bac Kan)
Stop by a tea plantation for a tour and lunch
Continue by car to your guesthouse
Short walk around the village
Cool off with a swim in the lake
Ride a motorbike about 9 miles (15 km) to see one of the region’s many caves
Back for dinner and catch up with the locals before bed.
Day 2
Ba Be National Park Exploration
Admire the incredible landscape of Ba Be National Park from your bed
Join in a boat tour of Ba Be Lake and its surrounding rivers
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the falls
Take a refreshing dip
Hiking through fertile green valleys to back your homestay
Day 3
Transfer to Cao Bang Province
Bid farewell to your hosts and get in the car to drive to Cao Bang Province
Stop by a house in the village of Phia Thap to meet locals of the Ning ethnic minority.
Learn traditional crafting techniques
Have a lunch and continue driving to the Trung Khanh district of Cao Bang
Explore Nguom Ngao Cave
Check-in to a homestay
Day 4
Morning Tour of Ban Gioc Falls, Transfer to Bao Lac
Get Ban Gioc Waterfall early to enjoy the beauty of the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia without the crowds
Relax and go boating at the waterfall’s base
Drive back to Cao Bang for lunch
Move to Bao Lac district
Check-in to a guesthouse, where you can enjoy the sunset over a meal.
Day 5
Transfer to Dong Van
Get in the car and drive to Dong Van Province
Have a lunch in the town of Meo Vac
Continue crossing the Ma Pi Leng mountain pass on the Dong Van Plateau
Admire the views of the Pi Leng peak above you and the jade waters of the Nho Que River below
Check-in at a homestay in Dong Van
Day 6
Transfer to Quan Ba District
Enjoy a coffee in Dong Van
Continue driving to the Quan Ba District
Visit Vuong Palace, a two-story mansion was built in the 1920s to honor the king of the local Hmong ethnic people
Have a lunch in the village of Lung, where there’s a local hemp industry to discover
Meet a few of the residents and visit a hemp shop
Continue driving to Quan Ba and check-in to a homestay
Day 7
Transfer to Hoang Su Phi District
Drive to Hoang Su Phi District
See the terraced fields
Have a lunch in Ha Giang town
Check-in at a homestay in Hoang Su Phi
Explore the village and the surrounding rice paddies
Enjoy dinner and chill out for the rest of the night
Day 8
Hike from Hoang Su Phi to Heaven Gate
Go hiking hike through Hoang Su Phi to the village of Suoi Thau, a place of living of the Dao ethnic people and is virtually untouched by tourism
Break in Suoi Thau and continue trekking through streams, waterfalls, bamboo forests and paddies, to Heaven Gate
Admire the view looks out to Tram Ton Pass
Break for lunch in the home of a family belonging to the Man Ta Pan ethnic group
Head to your homestay, run by a family of Dao ethnicity
Day 9
Transfer to Bac Ha
Walk around the village to chat with locals and tour the rice paddies
Get in the car and drive to Bac Ha in Lao Cai Province
Arrive in Bac Ha
Participate in a short hike to meet the locals and snap some wide shots of the expansive rice terraces
Continue driving and check-in to your homestay
Visit the commune of Ban Phung, home to the La Chi ethnic people
Explore the town of Bac Ha
Have a dinner and overnight at Bac Ha
Day 10
Visit the Bac Ha Market, Return to Hanoi & Depart
Explore Bac Ha Market or other nearby markets and buy handcrafted souvenirs
Get in the car and drive back to Hanoi
Go to the airport and end your Vietnam 10 days tour
1.3 Itinerary 3: Cultural Tour of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An & More
This Vietnam 10 days tour includes many different activities such as visiting the city, sailing on the Mekong River and overnight traveling on Halong Bay. You also have the opportunity to experience Vietnam’s cultural heritage when cycling to organic farms and floating markets, where you learn how to fish from traditional basket boats. In addition, visitors will also be able to prepare and enjoy traditional local food and create your own official Hoi An lantern.
ROUTE: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho
DESCRIPTION:
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival and Exploration
Pick up from Noi Bai Airport
Check-in at hotel in Hanoi
Free time to explore the Old Quarter
Visit markets and street vendors
Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
Explore the Jade Island and the Temple of the Jade Mountain
Visit the night market on Old Quarter
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2
Bicycle Tour of Dong Ngac & Hanoi
Transfer to the far north of Hanoi to Dong Ngac, a traditional district dates back hundreds of years
Ride a bicycle around Dong Ngac’s street
Stop by at a local market
Visit the Communal House, the most famous landmark in Dong Ngac is built in 1635
Join a cooking class in a local family to learn to prepare traditional dishes of Hanoi
Enjoy a delicious lunch of everything you just cooked
Back to Hanoi center
Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, a massive complex that preserves the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s 54 different ethnic groups
Watch water puppet shows, an interesting traditional Vietnamese entertainment program
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3
Transfer to Halong Bay, Overnight Cruise & Optional Activities
Transfer to Halong Bay
Board a pleasure boat for an unforgettable overnight cruise along the bay
Have a lunch of fresh seafood
Enjoy the scenery as the ship passes the karst islet Trong Mai and the floating village of Cua Van.
Explore the Trinh Nu Cave, a massive 21,000 square-foot (1,950 sq m) cavern with a wide array of stalactites and stalagmites
Kayaking on Trinh Nu Beach
Return the boat to watch the sunset
Have a dinner
Free time to relax or join the locals for night squid fishing
Day 4
Morning Cruise, Transfer to Hanoi
Join Tai Chi session on the sun deck
Have a light breakfast
Visit the floating village of Cua Van, home to around 800 residents who live in floating houses
Go kayaking around the bay
Have a brunch
Transfer to a dock on the mainland and then to a local village
Enjoy a special water puppet show
Get in car and return to Hanoi
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5
Transfer to Hoi An, City Tour
Fly from Hanoi to Danang
Transfer to Hoi An, an UNESCO World Heritage Site holds over 2,000 years of history
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
Join in a a class led by an expert craftsman to learn about this history and create your own official Hoi An lantern
Day 6
Transfer to Quan Ba District
Ride a bicycle along the river to the countryside village of Tra Que, which is known for its organic vegetable farms
Visit the home of a local family and chat about traditional farming
Stop by a local shrimping farm
Sightsee an unique mangrove ecosystem in the Cam Thanh coconut forest
Participate in a traditional basket boat on the water to do a bit of fishing yourself
Have a traditional lunch in a local restaurant
Get in the car and transfer back to Hoi An
Day 7
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Guided Tour
Transfer to the airport in Danang
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Check-in to your hotel
Visit Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral
Walk along Dong Khoi Street to the Gothic Opera House
Admire the panoramic views of the skyline from the sky deck of the Bitexco Building
Day 8
Transfer to Can Tho, Cycling Tour
Drive to Can Tho, a waterfront city on the mighty Mekong Delta
Ride a bicycle to the family home of local blacksmiths who’ve been practicing the trade for generations
Visit an orchard to enjoy fresh-picked fruit
Join in a cooking class in another family home to prepare fresh banana cake
Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho
Day 9
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Take a boat early to witness the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market on the Mekong Delta
Go shopping some aquatic
Visit a local family that earns their living making handmade noodles
Back to Ho Chi Minh City and overnight
Day 10
Departure
Free time to enjoy one last stroll around Ho Chi Minh City
Go to the airport to catch your flight home
End your 10 days tour in Vietnam
1.4 Itinerary 4: Active Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho & Phu Quoc
This is a Vietnam 10 days tour designed with concentrated destinations in the South, including Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho and Phu Quoc Island. The trip gives you the opportunity to enjoy cultural tours and dynamic adventures.
First, you will start by visiting Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and most dynamic city in Vietnam. After moving to the Mekong Delta, you will join a bicycle tour to explore the fruit gardens and riverside villages. Visitors also have the opportunity to take a boat and experience the most famous floating market in Can Tho. Before the end of the 10 days tour in Vietnam, you will have time to relax on beautiful beaches with white sand and emerald green water on Phu Quoc Island.
ROUTE: Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island
DESCRIPTION:
Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City Arrival and Exploration
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Pick up from Tan Son Nhat Airport
Check-in at your hotel
Join in a bicycle tour through the city’s streets and alleys with a local guide
Stop at traditional pancake and seafood restaurants
Pop in at a coffee shop to enjoy some live music
Admire the best views of the city skyline in Bach Dang Pier
Day 2
Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex of underground tunnels stretches more than 155 miles was constructed by the Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War
Back to Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
Explore Thien Hau Pagoda
Free time at night
Day 3
Transfer to Ben Tre, Mekong Bike Tour & Cooking Lesson
Transfer to Long An, the gateway to the Mekong Delta
Ride a bicycle on country trails along the fruit orchards and rural villages
Have a lunch
Continue driving to Hung Vuong Pier
Board a boat for a cruise along the Ham Luong River to Ben Tre
Visit a traditional brickworks, a coconut processing workshop and a mat-weaving house
Take a short walk at a quite waterfront village to experience real delta life
Ride a xe loi (motorized rickshaw) through a forest past fruit orchards to your accommodation in Ben Tre
Join in a cooking class to prepare local dishes like papaya salad and chicken with lemongrass and turmeric
Day 4
Cycle to Cai Be
Ride a bicycle for another scenic
Head to the town of Cai Be, which is famous for its floating market
Transfer to the village of An Hoa by motorboat and check into your lodge
Have a lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Tien River
Participate in a cooking workshop
Day 5
Cai Be Floating Market & Bike Tour
Take a boat over to the famous Cai Be Floating Market early to browsing the market and go shopping
Ride a bike to the candy and handicraft factories near the village
Free time at night
Day 6
Transfer to Can Tho
Take the ferry across the river to the waterfront city of Vinh Long
Transfer to Can Tho
Admire the beautiful Mekong scenery, like fertile rice paddies and traditional villages
Have a lunch
Check-in to your hotel in Can Tho
Day 7
Tour Can Tho: Floating Market & Countryside Bike Tour
Explore the Cai Rang floating market in the Mekong Delta
Join in a half-day cycling trip through the countryside around Can Tho
Enjoy the rural scenery and experience a slower-paced
Day 8
Transfer to Phu Quoc, Explore
Transfer to the airport in Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Phu Quoc Island, this island is known for having some of Vietnam’s best beaches
Go hiking to Phu Quoc National Park
Visit Suoi Tranh
Enjoy in Vinpearl Land Amusement Park
Day 9
Phu Quoc Beach Day
Explore the Ham Ninh Fishing Village
Experience the daily life of the local fishermen
Enjoy the local fare, like fresh fish, tram mushrooms, boiled flower crab, and cucumber soup
Try medicinal drinks made from ginseng, seaweed, and rice wine
Relax at the beautiful white-sand beaches, include Dai, Ong Lang, and Cua Can
Day 10
Departure
Free time in Phu Quoc Island
Go shopping souvenir
Transfer to the airport in Phu Quoc
2. How much does a Vietnam 10 days tour cost?
Vietnam is an extremely affordable price country and can meet many different budget levels. Whether you are looking for accommodation, restaurants, attractions or tours, there are still many options that are suitable for your budget. Depending on whether you choose cheap or luxurious tours, affordable or high-end services, Vietnam 10 days tour’s price can range from 1000 – 2500 USD for each person. In addition, the tour for groups of 10 or more people also has a better price than private tours.
Accommodation service price affects the Vietnam 10 days tour cost
In this section, we will help you estimate some fixed expenses for the average spending level of 850 USD/person/10 days.
Transportation costs in Vietnam: About 150 USD, depending on the type of transportation you use.
Accommodation: About 400 USD for 10 nights staying at a 3-star hotel.
Food expenses: About 250 USD, mainly eating popular restaurants and street foods.
Entrance fees for monuments and tourist attractions: About 50 USD, the specific cost will vary depending on the journey and destinations in your Vietnam 10 days tour package.
3. A few notes
When traveling between Vietnamese cities, you can choose aircraft, train, boat or car, depending on the distance between destinations and transportation systems.
For train travel for self-sufficient travelers, we recommend booking tickets through the official website of Vietnam Railway Corporation at DSVN.vn. This will ensure you get the latest schedule information and the best price.
For vehicles traveling to the airport, you can choose a bus to save costs. In big cities (such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang), there are always fixed bus routes from the city center to the airport. In particular, there are two types of buses, including subsidized buses and non-subsidized buses. The subsidized cars will cost lower, about 0.4 – 0.8 USD/time.
Above are the most interesting schedules for a Vietnam 10 days tour that Smile Travel Co., Ltd wants to introduce to you. These journeys include the most famous destinations and less known places in Vietnam with diverse experiences, ensuring to meet the needs of all tourists. In addition, to have more inspiration for your trip to Vietnam, you can refer to other journeys in Vietnam to discover different ways for a 10 days tour in Vietnam and find the best time to come here. If you need any support, please contact us directly for the fastest and most detailed answer.
