14-day itinerary
14 Days in Vietnam
Two weeks is the ideal Vietnam trip. You get the classic route (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Hoi An, Saigon) plus the two best add-ons most first-timers skip: Sapa's rice terraces in the north and the Mekong Delta in the south. Three domestic flights and two sleeper trains keep the pace realistic.
Two weeks is the ideal Vietnam trip. You get the classic route (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Hoi An, Saigon) plus the two best add-ons most first-timers skip: Sapa's rice terraces in the north and the Mekong Delta in the south. Three domestic flights and two sleeper trains keep the pace realistic.
The structure
- Days 1–2 Hanoi.
- Days 3–4 Sapa (overnight bus up, day trek, overnight bus back).
- Days 5–6 Ninh Binh.
- Days 7–8 Ha Long Bay overnight cruise.
- Day 9 Fly Hanoi → Hue.
- Day 10 Hue + Hai Van Pass to Hoi An.
- Days 11–12 Hoi An.
- Day 13 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Day 14 Mekong Delta full day then fly out.
Frequently asked questions
Is 14 days in Vietnam too much?
No — 14 days is the point where the country opens up. You go from ticking off the headline sights to actually soaking in places like Sapa, Hue, and a Mekong homestay.
Should I add Phu Quoc or Con Dao to a 2-week Vietnam trip?
Only if you swap out something. Adding a beach finale to Phu Quoc usually replaces the Mekong Delta — worth it if you want relaxation at the end.