11 Days Tour In Vietnam: The 5+ Most Worthy Itineraries To Try

An 11 days tour in Vietnam will take you to charming landscapes and vibrant culture, and a series of interesting and scary experiences. You will have the opportunity to admire a rich picture of history, landscape and cuisine. From majestic mountains, peaceful villages to bustling streets, from delicious food to friendly people, all promises to be a memorable journey about this beautiful country. Let’s Smile Travel Co., Ltd discover the most worthy itineraries to try in this article.

1. Itineraries for 11 days tour in Vietnam

With more than 10 years of experience in the field of tourism, Smile Travel Co., Ltd understands that each tourist will have different travel needs and budget levels. Therefore, we will suggest unique itineraries for 11 days tour in Vietnam that are suitable for many groups of tourists, both cultural lovers, tourists who like the environment and those who want to take advantage of the best time of the trip.

1.1 Itinerary 1: Vietnam Heritage Tour

Vietnam is a country with many world heritage sites. It is a spectacular Ha Long Bay, a poetic Trang An or an ancient Hoi An, etc. All of these destinations when combined in a 11 days tour in Vietnam will create an interesting and useful trip for families and travelers who love to learn about world heritage.

ROUTE: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Quang Binh – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

BRIEF: 

Day 1	Hanoi Arrival – The Opera House – Hoa Lo Prison – Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo – The Temple of Literature	D
Day 2	Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Tam Coc – Hanoi	B, L
Day 3	Hanoi – Halong Bay/Halong Bay Cruise – Cap La Island – Kayaking – Overnight on the cruise	B, L, D
Day 4	Halong – Thien Canh Son cave – Hon Gai Pier – Fly to Quang Binh – Phong Nha Caves	B
Day 5	Quang Binh – Thien Duong cave (Heaven cave) – Hue – Hien Luong bridge & Ben Hai river – Vinh Moc Tunnels	B
Day 6	Hue – Capital Citadel – Royal Citadel – Forbidden Citadel – The tomb of King Khai Dinh – Thien Mu Pagoda – Hoi An	B
Day 7	Hoi An – Japanese Covered Bridge – Phuc Kien Assembly Halls – Tan Ky Old House – Local Market – My Son Holy Land – Hoi An	B
Day 8	Hoi An – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Presidential Palace – War Remnants Museum – General Post Office – Notre Dame Cathedral	B
Day 9	Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Cai Be Floating Market – Dong Hoa Hiep Island – Ho Chi Minh City	B, L, D
Day 10	Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City – Night Market	B
Day 11	Free day in Ho Chi Minh City – Go to the airport	B

1.2 Itinerary 2: Explore Hidden Charms of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue & Hoi An

This itinerary includes the highlights of Vietnam with hidden gems, such as historical tours in Hanoi, a tour to admire the spectacular landscape and kayaking in HaLong Bay, visit architecture and participate in cooking classes in Hue, along with a basket boat adventure in Hoi An. Finally, you will have time to relax, swim and sunbathe on the beach in Nha Trang before the end of the 11 days tour in Vietnam.

ROUTE: Hanoi –  Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An

BRIEF: 

Day 1	Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi Street Food Tour – Night Market	L, D
Day 2	Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Temple of Literature – Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi Old Quarter – Water puppet theatre Thang Long	B, L, D
Day 3	Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise	B, L, D
Day 4	Kayaking – Ba Hang Fishing Village – Dog Islet – Hanoi	B
Day 5	Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Trang An – Mua Cave – Overnight train to Hue	B, L
Day 6	Hue Arrival – City Tour – Dong Ba Market	B
Day 7	Hue Imperial City – Local Garden Cooking Class	B, L
Day 8	Hue – Hai Van Pass – Hoi An	B
Day 9	Cam Thanh Village Tour – Basket Boat Adventure	B
Day 10	An Bang Beach	B, L, D
Day 11	Hoi An – Da Nang – Free day – Go to the airport	B

1.3 Itinerary 3: Experience cycling the Highlands & Coast of Vietnam

This is a 11 days tour in Vietnam designed for those who like to explore by bicycle. With this tour, you will cycle through rural villages along the highlands and coasts in central Vietnam to reach the North. On the way, you can stop to admire, visit famous tourist destinations and spend time experiencing life with the locals. On the last three days of the journey, you will travel on Lan Ha Bay by yacht and have a short time to freely explore Hanoi before moving to the airport.

ROUTE: Da Lat – Nha Trang – Quy Nhon – Tam Quan – Quang Ngai – Tam Ky – Hoi An – Halong Bay – Hanoi

BRIEF: 

Day 1	Da Lat Arrival – Dalat City Tour	L, D
Day 2	Da Lat – Ride a bike to Nha Trang – Beaches	B
Day 3	Nha Trang – Train to Quy Nhon	B
Day 4	Quy Nhon – Ride a bike to Tam Quan	B
Day 5	Tam Quan – Ride a bike to Quang Ngai	B
Day 6	Quang Ngai – My Lai Massacre Memorial – Ride a bicycle to Tam Ky	B
Day 7	Tam Ky – Cycle to Hoi An – Night Market	B
Day 8	Hoi An Ancient Town – Cam Thanh Village – Take a bike tour	B, L, D
Day 9	Hoi An – Fly to Hai Phong – Take a cruise through Lan Ha Bay – Bright Cave	L, D
Day 10	Lan Ha Cruise – Tra Bau Village	B
Day 11	Transfer to Hanoi – Free day – Go to the airport	B

1.4 Itinerary 4: Explore the Central of Vietnam

This itinerary for an 11 days tour in Vietnam will focus on exploring the unique, diverse and outstanding heritage of cities in central Vietnam, including Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue and Quang Binh. This is an opportunity for you to have a memorable experience of the historical, architectural and cultural values ​​of this land. In addition, visitors also prepare and enjoy typical dishes of central Vietnam.

ROUTE: Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue – Quang Binh

BRIEF: 

Day 1	Da Nang Arrival – Free day in Da Nang
Day 2	Free day in Da Nang (sunbathing on the beach, Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula, etc)	B, L, D
Day 3	Da Nang – Marble Mountain –  Hoi An Ancient Town – Japanese Covered Bridge – Quang Tay Assembly Hall –  Tan Ky Ancient House – Hoi An Handicraft Facility	B, L, D
Day 4	Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary – Cam Thanh Village – Coconut Forest	B, L
Day 5	Hoi An Street Food Tour Half Day – Hoi An Memories show	B, D
Day 6	Hoi An Ancient Town – Hue – Ru Cha Mangrove Forest –  Chuon Lagoon (Tam Giang Lagoon)	B, D
Day 7	Huong River – Thien Mu Pagoda – Imperial City of Hue – Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities – Dong Ba market – The tombs Minh Mang and Khai Dinh – Thuy Xuan conical hat village	B, L
Day 8	Street Food Tour in Hue City
Day 9	Cooking Class – Free time in Hue City	B
Day 10	Hue –  Lavang Holy Land – Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River – Phong Nha Cave – Dong Hoi	B, L
Day 11	Free day in Dong Hoi – Go to the airport	B

1.5 Itinerary 5: 11 days tour in Vietnam from North to South

This is the first time you come to Vietnam and you want to make the most of the time to discover the beauty of this country for 11 days? If you are looking for the same 11 days tour in Vietnam, this is the ideal schedule for you. 

With this 11 days tour in Vietnam, you will explore the locations along the length of this country, from the ancient Hanoi to the World Heritage of Ha Long Bay, the ancient capital Hue, beaches in Da Nang and Nha Trang, an ancient town Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta. All things will make you feel overwhelmed by the hidden beauty of Vietnam and have an overview of the difference in the culture and lifestyle of the three regions of the North, Central and South.

ROUTE: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

BRIEF: 

Day 1	Hanoi Arrival – Street Food Tour Half-day – Puppet Show
Day 2	Hanoi City Tour – Hoan Kiem Lake – Night Market	B, L
Day 3	Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise	B
Day 4	Kayaking – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Dong Xuan Market – Night train to Hue	B, L
Day 5	Hue City Tour	B
Day 6	Hue – Danang – Beaches – Street Food Tour	B
Day 7	Free time in Danang – Ho Chi minh City	B, L, D
Day 8	Ho Chi Minh City Tour Full Day	B
Day 9	Transfer to My Tho	B
Day 10	Floating Market in Can Tho – Cooking Class – Ho Chi Minh City	B
Day 11	Free time in Ho Chi Minh City – Go to the airport	B

1.6 Itinerary 6: Vietnam Adventure and Eco Tour Combined

This is a 11 days tour in Vietnam suitable for those who like adventure and hate harm to the local environment. This journey will take visitors to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Hue, Hoi An and the Mekong Delta. All are the most famous eco -tourism destinations in Vietnam. With this 11 days tour in Vietnam, you will be able to admire the beauty of Vietnam completely, as close to nature as possible and undisturbed.

ROUTE: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Danang – Hoi An – Hue – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta

BRIEF: 

Day 1	Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi City Tour Half-day	L, D
Day 2	Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Bich Dong Pagoda – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave	B, L, D
Day 3	Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Thung Nham Bird Valley – Hanoi	B, L, D
Day 4	Hanoi – Ha Long – Halong Bay – Thien Cung Cave – Hanoi	B, L
Day 5	Fly to Danang – Hoi An – Hoi An Ancient Town	L, D
Day 6	Marble Mountains – Non Nuoc Beach – Hai Van Pass – Hue – Perfume River – Dong Ba Market – Thien Mu Pagoda – The eco-village of Thuy Bieu	B, L, D
Day 7	The ornate mausoleum of Tu Duc – Hue Imperial City – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City	B, L
Day 8	Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Night Market	B
Day 9	Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Bao Dinh canal – Fruit Market – Turtle Island – Tan Trach canal – Thoi Son island – Can Tho	B, L
Day 10	Cai Rang Floating Market – Cooking Class – Ho Chi Minh City – Street Food Tour	B, L
Day 11	Free time in Ho Chi Minh City – Go to the airport	B

2. Is 11 days enough to explore Vietnam?

11 days is a long enough time to explore the most prominent features in Vietnam. Depending on your plan, you may have a slow trip or you can make the most of the time to enjoy a complete journey in all three regions. 

• Scope of exploration: 

Vietnam has a length of about 1650 meters from North to South with a variety of terrain, including mountains, plains, beaches and urban centers. Each region has its own culture, cuisine and attractions. Although 11 days seem limited to discover everything in Vietnam, it can bring the opportunity to explore the most outstanding features of this country. 

• Customize your journey: 

To completely feel the nature of Vietnam for 11 days and get comfort, you need to create a trip that suits your personal preferences. You need to consider which aspect of Vietnam makes you most interested, may be cuisine, nature or history and design your trip around these priorities. By focusing on the main areas, you can experience the blend of urban life, the charm of the countryside and the immersion of culture. 

• Balance between tourism and entertainment: 

The balance of travel time and entertainment time is also an important factor you need to consider when planning a 11 days tour in Vietnam. Some destinations are relatively close to each other, allowing you to switch between places easier and less time-consuming. In contrast, the locations are far apart and will require more time to move and may limit your discovery. When balancing the travel time and entertainment time, you can improve your enjoyment and make sure you have enough time to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings.

3. Essential Tips for 11 Days in Vietnam

When going on a 11 days tour in Vietnam, there will be many things you need to prepare to have a convenient and memorable trip. In particular, with each different tour, you need to bring different things. Specifically as follows: 

For beach vacation: 

• Prepare light, breathable clothes, hats and sunglasses with UV resistance. 
• Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen, water resistant and reapply every 2 hours, especially after swimming. 
• Carrying a bottle of water that can be reused to avoid thirst and limit plastic waste. 
• Choose swimwear that is suitable for the destination and avoid wearing too low-necked clothes to show your respect for local customs. – Do not throw rubbish indiscriminately, treat waste properly and place it in the right place, and preserve the beach intact. 

For eco-tourism: 

• Choose accommodation and environmentally friendly tours, prioritize sustainability. 
• Use public transport, walking or cycling when possible to reduce carbon emissions. 
• Learn some Vietnamese phrases and about things that should and should not be done in culture to show your respect for the local tradition. 
• Participate in conservation activities or donations to local environmental organizations. 
• Buy local products (such as local specialties and manual items,) to support the economy, but avoid buying items made from plants or animals at risk of extinction. 

For long-distance hiking tours and other outdoor adventure activities:

• Invest in sturdy and comfortable trekking shoes. 
• Wear cool clothes, absorb sweat to keep dry and bring raincoats to avoid rain. 
• Bring your first aid kit including essential items such as tape, disinfectant and blistering tape. 
• Assess your physical condition in a practical way to choose a trip that suits your endurance. 
• Always pay attention to your health by fully vaccinating and carrying basic drugs or drugs you used to use. 
• Do not forget to bring anti-insect medicine, especially when you go trekking forest mountains roads.

The 11 days tour in Vietnam ends leaving you an unforgettable adventure with many diverse landscapes, rich cultures and attractive cuisine. Whether you explore the northern mountains, the central coast or the southern cities, each region gives you unique and interesting experiences. By learning about your interests and carefully planning for the trip and ready to receive surprises that can happen, you will have long -term memories and deeper respect for this beautiful person and country. 

Do you want to explore more deeply the beauty of Vietnam or do you need assistance to build a separate journey for an 11 days tour in Vietnam? Do not hesitate to contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd for more details and have a valuable trip.

Collected and written: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)

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