In 2024, Vietnam welcomed and received much love from all travelers over the world, showing that Vietnam is now an attractive destination. To make perfect Vietnam itineraries , travel experts are giving you a full plan of Vietnam in 2 weeks. This will help you to get a good schedule and choose the best time to visit.
1. How to go to Vietnam
To get to Vietnam, you should book the flights and prepare for the visa carefully.
There are plenty of choices for you to buy the flight tickets, however flights should be booked at least 2 months before you go to get an affordable price. Some airlines in Vietnam that you can take a look at are : Vietnam Airlines and VietjetAir which are the two most popular airlines in Vietnam with their quality and service.
To get a visa in Vietnam, for all travelers, it is required to get a visa to Vietnam, this is a regulation to make sure that visitors have an appropriate reason to stay in Vietnam; this could be tourism, business, or study. Then there are ways to get a visa in Vietnam which will be supported by Asia Viva Travel.
2.How long should travelers stay in Vietnam and when?
Vietnam is a beautiful country that you can visit at any time in a year, each season will have its own beauty. The best time to travel to Vietnam is in the dry season, from May to September. At this time, the weather will be cool, the temperature will range from 26 degree celsius to 30 degree celsius. This is a good time for outdoor activities because the weather would not be too hot since autumn started in Vietnam.
Vietnam has different cultures in each of the 3 regions. In order to have a full experience and get to know more about the culture in Vietnam, visitors should spend 2 weeks staying in Vietnam with a detailed plan, focused on highlighting destinations. With 2 weeks Vietnam itineraries, you will have time to explore destinations and places with interesting activities and relaxing with beaches, mountains or tranquil places. Based on this friendly advice, visitors can travel to HaLong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, mesmerizing with its limestone islands and caves. Hoi An enchants with its ancient architecture and lantern-lit streets. Can Tho, in the Mekong Delta, features the Cai Rang Floating Market and Ninh Kieu Wharf. Ninh Binh, the "Halong Bay on land," offers the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Mua Cave. Each of these destinations offers a unique glimpse into Vietnam's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
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3. Should travelers visit the Central of Vietnam?
Central Vietnam is very attractive to tourists because there are famous destinations such as Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Nha Trang, etc. Also, it is very easy to travel from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city to the Central of Vietnam, by plane is the most common way because it's fast and convenient for travelers.
For beach lovers, central Vietnam is an ideal place. When traveling to Da Nang or Nha Trang which are cities located in the Central of Vietnam, you can visit the magnificent beaches with white sand, suitable and safe for swimming, family activities and having a sunbath. In 2024, Da Nang Vietnam ranks second among the 11 best places to visit in Asia according to U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller Furthermore, there are also many fun activities here at amusement parks, museums, historical places,..
Due to the harsh climate and weather in the central region during the rainy season (mainly in October), visitors should travel in November to ensure safety and have a complete experience.
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4. An amazing tour- Vietnam in 2 weeks
Our travel expert recommends an exciting two-week tour that will ensure you have a wonderful experience in Vietnam. Here is a full- detailed plan for Vietnam in 2 weeks, travelers can personalized the Vietnam itineraries based on preferences to have a good holiday.
Brief tour:
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Day 1: Welcome to Saigon
On your arrival to Ho Chi Minh City (former name is Saigon), you will be welcomed by our tour guide and driver. After transferring to your hotel at the city center (Check-in is available from 2pm), there will be time for your free exploration of the largest city in Vietnam. Once known as a “powerful economic locomotive”, with its wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 2: Saigon City Tour
After a delicious breakfast, we will visit Notre Dame Cathedral, constructed between 1877 and 1880 by the French. We will take a few steps from the Cathedral to the General Post Office to admire its interior with the arched roof and curved windows, reminiscent of early European railway stations.
The city tour will then continue along Dong Khoi Street heading to see the Opera House and the Provincial People Committee building, built in 1897 by French architect Ferret Eugene. We will visit the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace.
After lunch, you will take a guided cycle tour for 2-3 hours to learn a deeper understanding of Saigon daily life. We will visit some local markets with several stops arranged at Ho Thi Ky flower market; The medicinal plant store; the Thien Hau Temple in Cho Lon town, 5th district.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 3: Saigon – Ben Tre – Can Tho
After a yummy breakfast, we will leave the hotel at 8am and make our way to Ben Tre Province in the Mekong delta. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong Pier (90km from Saigon), we get on a boat and cruise along the Ben Tre River. The boat will stop at a traditional brick factory for you to explore its imposing ovens. We will have a short break at a coconut candies workshop, where you will observe how coconut flesh is used and processed. A short tuk-tuk ride on the winding small road of the countryside will take you into the green villages and we will stop at a family braiding mats. The local restaurant will prepare typical dishes of the Mekong delta for your lunch. Following this, we will take a rowing boat to join the maze of canals with coconuts on two sides and return to the landing stage. We will then transfer to Can Tho province.
Overnight at a hotel or homestay in Can Tho.
Day 4: Can Tho – Saigon – flight to Danang
In the early morning, we take an excursion to the floating market of Cai Rang, the largest one in the region, where many boats are full of lush fruits and vegetables which are freshly gathered every day. After exploring the busy market, you will take a walk in Mr. Tu Dung’s orchard and try fresh local tropical fruits. The following visit is to a workshop where you will see how the local (canna indica) vermicelli is made. We will arrive in Saigon airport and take a flight to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 5: Hoi An – Tra Que – Cam Thanh – Thanh Ha Village
After a tasty breakfast, we will take a bicycle to ride from your hotel along the De Vong River to Cam An wharf. We will get on the boat to Cua Dai sand dune to enjoy casting net shows and learn how to cast nets by local fisherman. We will continue to Cam Thanh water coconut village, and there we have a brief introduction to the history. Then, we will take the basket boat to traverse a tranquil waterway bordered by coconut palm. The fishermen will teach you how to catch crabs (2 people/boat). We would participate in basket boat racing and catching crabs. You will be shown how to make funny stuff from water coconut leaves. Then, we will get back on the boat and head to Cam An wharf, from where we will continue on bicycle to Tra Que village. Thanks to the special condition of rich soil and water, the village has long been known for growing many kinds of vegetables: lettuce, salad, houttuynia, fragrant knotweed, basil and coriander vegetables etc, with which the traditional specialities of Hoi An have gained part of their fame. We will have a yummy lunch and participate in daily activities with the local farmers.
We will drive to Thanh Ha Pottery Village where you can take part in the daily life of villagers who have been making pottery for over 500 years. Here, we will learn about the process of crafting pottery products such as vases, pots, and kettles.
We will travel back to Hoi An city and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Hoi An – Hue
In the morning, we will take a half-day walking tour of Hoi An ancient town. In this UNESCO-classified world heritage site, we will visit Chua Ong Pagoda (dedicated to “Quan Thanh De Quan” – an ancient Chinese general), the 200-years-old Tan Ky house (with Japanese and Chinese influenced architecture), and the Japanese Covered Bridge (built by the Japanese then living in Hoi An to connect their quarter to that of the Chinese).
In the afternoon, we will drive to Hue – the last imperial capital of Vietnam. We will have some stopovers to visit the Marble Mountains and Cham Museum in Da Nang city. We will then follow the road crossing the scenic Hai Van Pass (21 km long) enjoying an impressive landscape of verdant mountains and clear blue skies.
Overnight at a hotel in Hue.
Day 7: Hue – visiting Imperial City
After a yummy breakfast, we will take a boat trip on the poetic Perfume River. Our first visit will be to Thien Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady Pagoda) built in 1601 on the border of the river. With its seven-storey Phuoc Duyen tower, Thien Mu Pagoda became the symbol of the ancient capital and has often been mentioned in folk rhymes about Hue.
We will continue cruising toward Thuy Bieu village, settled on the bank of Perfume River. The village is famous for its green Thanh Tra (a small kind of pomelo) orchards. We will join the cooking class to prepare Hue’s typical dishes with our chef’s instruction. Then, we will enjoy our delicious food in the open-air riverside restaurant. After lunch, we will drive to visit the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, designed by himself before his death. The Tomb complex includes 50 monuments arranged unsymmetrically and shows the perfect harmony of buildings and nature. We take time to soak in its tranquil and relaxing setting.
Afterwards, we will continue to visit the Imperial City. We will have a chance to see beautiful structures including the Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns and the Forbidden Purple City.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 8: Hue – flight to Hanoi
Enjoy your breakfast and visit Dong Ba market – a typical local market in Hue before taking a flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
After arriving at Noi Bai Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel in the city center. Hotel check-in is available from 2 pm. You can enjoy free time to discover Hanoi by yourself.
Day 9 : Hanoi – visiting the capital
We will start the day with a trip to the Tran Quoc Pagoda. You will then visit the Temple of Literature, constructed in 1070 to worship Confucius, which was also used as the first Royal National University of Vietnam. There are 82 stone steles, carried by tortoises, engraved with names, birthdates, and birthplaces of honored doctorates from 1442 to 1779.
In the afternoon, you visit the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays, the alternative on this day is the History Museum). The museum offers a wide range of informative and well-documented displays of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The outdoor display is an impressive collection of traditional houses of various minorities from the north to the central Highlands.
We will drive back to the Old Quarter for a 1.5-hour walking tour, specially designed for a deeper insight into Hanoian daily life. You will also visit the Ngoc Son temple which sits on a green islet in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, connected to the lakeside by a graceful scarlet bridge named The Huc (meaning the early sunlight welcoming place).
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 10: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Mai Hich
After breakfast, pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi by your guide and driver.
Departure for Mai Chau, about 135 kilometers southwest of Hanoi.
On the way, you’ll pass through magnificent landscapes of rice terraces, green hills and traditional villages.
Stop off at an ethnic minority village to meet the local people and learn more about their culture.
On arrival in Mai Chau, lunch with a local family, where you can savor traditional local dishes.
Afterwards, walk or cycle through the surrounding Mai Chau valley. Follow the quiet paths, admire the magnificent natural scenery and meet the local people. Visit remote villages, where you can learn more about the traditional way of life of ethnic minorities.
Return by vehicle to the village of Mai Hich.
Dinner and overnight at a local stilt house.
Day 11: Mai Hich – Pu Luong
In the morning, we will drive to Pu Luong. The road leading to Pu Luong Nature Reserve takes you to breathtaking mountain passes and offers fascinating bird’s- eye views of the whole valley. We will reach Pu Luong right in time for a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, we will transfer 12km from the hotel to the starting place of our walking journey. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Cham River, we will follow the stream and walk across rice fields, from village to village hunting beautiful water wheels. You can approach the wheels to investigate how water is conducted from the river to handmade bamboo aqueducts by simple devices of all sizes. On arriving in Chieng Lau village, we will take a rest and enjoy the peaceful streamside scenery. We will then walk to the main road and take the car back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Puluong – Ninh Binh
In the morning, we will take a bicycle ride and get lost on winding roads passing lotus ponds, temples, and cottages. We will stop to visit Bich Dong pagoda, which is hidden among the trees on a lush hillside. After that, we will go to Hang Mua, which literally means Dancing Cave because King Tran used to come here to enjoy dancing and singing shows performed in this cave. We will arrive at Hang Mua, where we will challenge ourselves to conquer the 500 stone steps to get to the top of Mua Mount. You can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc countryside and the Ngo Dong River.
In the afternoon, you will board a rowing boat in Tam Coc (three grottoes) for a peaceful navigation along Ngo Dong River, cruising among limestone mountains, between rice fields and through three beautiful limestone caves. We wil then transfer to Hoa Lu, the former feudal capital of Vietnam at the end of the 10th century. You will visit two ancient temples dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh and admire the unique architecture from ancient times.
Overnight at a hotel in Ninh Binh.
Day 13: Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Lan Ha Bay
After a refreshing breakfast, we will depart for Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay’s lesser-known little cousin. After a three-hour drive, you will arrive at Cat Ba, the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin, and head to Ben Beo pier. We will board a traditional boat for a cruise on the magical Lan Ha Bay. You will observe floating villages and marine farming while being served a delicious lunch on board. Around 1:30 p.m, the boat will anchor in front of the pristine beach of Van Boi where you will have free time to swim in the water or sunbathe on the ship’s deck. Later in the afternoon, we will head to Hang Ca or Dau Be cave for a kayaking excursion, another great way to experience the bay. At the end of the day the boat will drop anchor for the night in the middle of the bay. Dinner will be served and you will stay overnight on board.
Day 14: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – departure
Today, we will wake up early to be rewarded with an exquisite view of the bay during sunrise. A fresh breakfast will be served on board at around 7:30 am. The boat will continue to sail in Lan Ha Bay, cruising through the most beautiful peaks and rocks. At around 8:45 am, we will arrive at Viet Hai village, a small rural fishing village. We will cycle through the village and explore its gorgeous landscapes. We will then get back to the boat to freshen up and spend free time in your cabins, while the boat cruises back to Ben Got. A delicious lunch/brunch will be served around 11 am. Then, we disembark and drive back to Noi Bai airport.
We will say goodbye and you will fly back to your country.
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5.Conclusion
With only 2 weeks staying in Vietnam, you may have an interesting journey which is full of surprise, joy and enjoyment. Choose the best time to visit Vietnam and start your trip with detailed Vietnam itineraries. In Asia Viva Travel, let your trip in Vietnam be a core memory for you and your family this 2024.
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