Vietnam itinerary 5 days - BEST ways to maximize a limited time trip

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To some people, 5 days in vietnam may sound impossible to design a trip that covers all main attractions. Indeed, 5 days is not a recommended time for traveling all along the S-shaped country but a suitable time to unveil the hidden beauty of a specific region in Vietnam.

With this Vietnam itinerary 5 days, you are believed to make your so-called impossible vietnam 5d4n itinerary become an unforgettable 5 day trip to vietnam.

For anyone who may concern, Vietnam is a very long country divided into 3 parts. Each part covers many cultural characteristics corresponding to each province and region. Moreover, Vietnam has a system of top world natural landmarks as well as an old-centuries history represented by cultural and belief works.

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Vietnam is divided into 3 parts: North, Central and South

South vietnam travel itinerary 5 days 

For a South vietnam travel itinerary 5 days, I would list these options:

Option 1: For anyone who loves to feel the local vibe

Day 1 + Day 2 + Day 3:  Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Going to the main sites of HCMC such as War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh central post office, Notre Dame Cathedral

Take a half day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels

Enjoy the nightlife of a city dubbed “the city that never sleeps”

One of the best bars in HCMC

Have local foods such as Banh Trang Tron, Banh Xeo Nam Bo

Day 4 + Day 5: Explore Mekong Delta

 

Mekong Delta with green scenery

Here, you will be visiting a place called “the rice bowl of Vietnam, sitting on a small boat going along the river while watching the floating houses, markets. This is definitely an unforgettable experience in your 5 days in Vietnam,

Option 2: For ones who want to enjoy the beautiful natural blending with man-made attractions of Vietnam

The pristine beach of Nha Trang

Day 1 + Day 2: Arrival and discover the bustling city of HCMC

Day 3 + Day 4 + Day 5: Da Lat or Nha Trang, or both to visit.

Noted that if you go by bus from HCMC to Da Lat, it will take 8-9 hours to transfer. For best time saving, you should catch an overnight bus from HCMC to reach Da Lat in the early morning.

If you prefer a relaxing trip, you can spend 2-3 days here to discover this romantic city.

However, if you want your trip covers both mountains and the sea, visit Nha Trang – one of the most 10 beautiful bays in the world.

North Vietnam itinerary 5 days

I’ve ready made some itineraries for 5 days in North Vietnam including highlights such as Hanoi, Sapa, Halong, Ninh Binh. If you are interested in this region, check out my Itinerary for 5 days in Hanoi – North Vietnam 

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