A 2-Week Vietnam Tour: The Route

In 2 weeks (14 days), the classic route runs north to south: 3 days in Hanoi, 2 days in Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay, Ninh Binh, 2 days in Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang, then 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. With 10 days, drop the Mekong or a stage in the centre.

Organised tour or independent?

  • Organised: accommodation, transfers and guides are booked; suits those short of time or who dislike planning. Check what is included (meals, entry fees, domestic flights).
  • Independent: more flexible and often cheaper, but you book domestic flights and cruises yourself.

A good compromise is to book flights and hotels yourself, then take the key excursions with an operator. The Ha Long cruise, for example, is the stage best booked ahead: 2-day / 1-night cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay.

Which season for a north-south circuit?

The simplest is March-April. From October to December the Centre risks rain: see when to go to Vietnam and typhoons and floods.

Going further

The day-by-day plan is in the Vietnam itinerary and distances in the Vietnam map. Guides by stage: Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Sapa and Phu Quoc.

FAQ

How many days for a Vietnam circuit? Ten days for the essentials, two weeks for a comfortable pace.

What does a 2-week Vietnam tour look like? Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City with the Mekong, as in the table above.

Is an organised tour necessary? No, the country is easy to do independently with domestic flights and trains.

Which direction? Usually north to south, with an open-jaw flight between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The Hanoi Authority editorial team, 29 October 2026.