How To Spend 30 Days In Vietnam – Feast Your Senses On Vietnam’s Brilliance

Devote as much time as possible in Vietnam but not in a way that will bore you to death. Start off with a 3-day tour of Hanoi. An open-top bus ride will see you combing all parts of the city that will certainly put you in the mood for more. Move towards the Temple of Literature where its intricate architecture will be on show. Spend time at the Ho Chi Minh Museum to learn of arguably, Vietnam’s most glorified leader. Also, capture the ways of the locals at Railway Street with your cam but do so respectfully. Do call by Vietnam’s oldest temple of Tran Quoc Pagoda before heading off to other regions.

Nothing more than 2 to 4 days must be reserved for exploring Sapa. The rice terraces are a sight for sore eyes whilst trekking up to the summit of Mount Fansipan with a tour guide will afford you unobstructed views of Indochina.

A ‘must try’ when in Vietnam, Halong Bay escorts you via a cruise or luxury liner to a kaleidoscope of natural beauty. Allocate 3 days and you will not receive your money’s worth by the time you have to bid adieu. Cave exploration, visits to fishing villages, and a relaxing swim are destined to have you in your element.

On the subject of nature travel, one may spend a day in Ninh Binh where opportunities to venture to the Bai Dinh Pagoda and rice terraces of Tam Coc will have you in complete awe of the village lifestyle in Vietnam.

Should you fancy descending into the depths of Son Doong which is the world’s largest cave or meandering past waterfalls and dense jungle, then look up as to what Phong Nha affords. 2 days will suffice.

3 days in Vietnam’s ancient capital of Hue will present you with a glimpse of Vietnam’s rich heritage. Go on a river cruise on the Perfume River before making your way back to the Imperial City where evidence of the Nguyen Dynasty can be delved into. Uncover facets of the Vietnam War by spending time on the Ho Chi Minh Trail and Vinh Moc Tunnels respectively.

Should you want to snake along jungle roads and past mountains with the ocean your constant guide, then do give the Hai Van Pass a go for 2 days which is one of South East Asia’s best bike routes.

Da Nang brings to light the future of Vietnam with a slew of leisure thrills and spills that can be delighted in a matter of 2 days. Pub crawls can be had Luna Pub and 7 Bridges Brewing Taproom or you can opt for some time at the Ba Na Hills where the Golden Hand Bridge can be caught sight of.

Begin along the city’s cobbled streets before beelining in the direction of paddy fields to get a true taste of how life unravels in these parts. Come nightfall, tuck into scrumptious fare at a local eatery before inspecting the eye-catching scenes of the lantern market. Spending 2 days here will be sufficient.

Kick back along the central coastal belt of the country and specifically, Quy Nhon. Littered with many an isolated beach, leisure guests can simply unwind without a care in the world. Depending on time and budget, anything between a day or two may be allocated.

South of Quy Nhon but home to crowded beaches such as Tran Phu, visitors can choose to work on their tan or invest in a mud spa in the city. Once again, 2 days here will present itself opportunities to scour the entirety of the area.

Down south and in Mui Ne, one will stumble upon the glorious red and white sand dunes; a spectacle which is a far cry from the rest of Vietnam but still worthy of a day’s adventuring.

Known for its pulsating nightlife and cultural landmarks, Ho Chi Minh City is a treasure trove worth investing 3-4 days. For example, stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh such as the PARKROYAL Saigon and visit Notre Dame Cathedral & the Reunification Palace.