Our 2 Week Itinerary in Vietnam
Here you’ll find our 2 week itinerary in Vietnam. I would say this is a realistic itinerary if you want a relaxed pace. My group was not interested in museums or galleries (I was in the minority there haha), so we mostly focused on sightseeing, leisure activities and shopping!
I’m still going through the itinerary and writing my verdict on our experience, but feel free to message me if you want to know our experience on some of these activities. Also, some of the links in this post are affiliate links, and I earn a small commission if you book through them at no extra cost to you.
What We Actually Did in Vietnam for 2 Weeks
Suitable for: Families
Duration: 14 days
Trip style: Relaxed and easy pace (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi), Casual and full (Sapa, Da Nang, Hoi An)
Cities: Ho Chi Minh City (1 night) → Hanoi (5 nights) → Sapa (1 night) → Da Nang (3 nights) → Hoi An (day trip) → Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights)
Trip dates: August 27 – September 10, 2025
Please note that this itinerary only focuses on the destinations that we visited. This guide in no way covers all of Vietnam. There are so many other places we didn’t get to visit!
Before You Leave
➡️ About to leave for Vietnam? Here’s what you need to prepare
➡️ The Best eSim to Get for Vietnam
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Day 1: HCMC
Late: Arrived to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Accommodation: Lanura Saigon Boutique Hotel
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Day 2: HCMC -> HANOI
Morning: The Cafe Apartments
Lunch: Som Tum Thai in Saigon Centre
Afternoon: Flight to Hanoi
Accommodation: Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel Valley
➡️ Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel Valley (deal on Booking.com until Jan 2026!)
Day 3: HANOI
Morning: Buying Alluvia Chocolates + strolling around Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Afternoon: Shopping at Lotte Mall + booking at Hotel Spa
Day 4: HANOI
Morning: Booking at Hotel Spa + Souvenir shopping at Lost City
Afternoon: Mega Grand World
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Day 5: HANOI
Morning: Portrait drawn around Hoàn Kiếm Lake + strolling around French Quarter
Afternoon: Trainer Street + Weekend Night Market
Dinner: Tam Vi
Day 6: HANOI -> SAPA
Morning: Haircut
Lunch: Bahn Mi 25
Afternoon: The Raw Compound
Dinner: Yukichi Ramen
Late: Overnight drive to SAPA
Day 7: SAPA
Breakfast: Viettrekking Cafe Breakfast Buffet
Morning: Rong May Glass Bridge + Cat Cat Village
Afternoon: Moana Sapa
Accommodation: Pistachio Hotel Sapa
Day 7: SAPA -> HANOI
Morning: Fansipan Mountain
Afternoon: Op Shopping + Haircut
Dinner: Le Petit Gecko
Late: Overnight drive to Hanoi
Day 8: HANOI -> DA NANG
Morning: Flight to Da Nang
Lunch: Yen Yakiniku
Afternoon: Son Tra Night Market
Accommodation: Risemount Premier Resort Da Nang
Day 9: DA NANG
All Day: Ba Na Hills
Day 10: HOI AN
Morning: Lantern Making Workshop + Pottery Village Tour
Lunch: Hidden Thaiger
Afternoon: Lantern Boat + Night Market
Day 11: DA NANG -> HCMC
Brunch: Katinat Cafe
Afternoon: Flight to HCMC
Dinner: The Ran
Accommodation: Silverland Jolie Hotel
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Day 12: HCMC
Morning: L’Usine + Shopping
Afternoon: Dental Work
Dinner: Man Moi
Day 13: HCMC
Morning: The Running Bean + Saigon Square
Afternoon: Facials
Dinner: Pizza 4Ps
Day 14: HCMC -> HOME
Morning: Haircut and Treatments
Lunch: Crystal Jade
Afternoon: The New Playground + Souvenir Shopping
Late: Flight back home!
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What time of year was this
Hi! This 2-week itinerary was between August 27 – September 10, 2025!