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3-week Vietnam Itinerary

VinaTap•October 12, 2026

3-week Vietnam itinerary map

This is our recommended 3-week itinerary that takes you through 7 of the most popular destinations in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang → Da Nang → Hoi An → Hanoi → Ha Long → Ninh Binh.

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Itinerary details

Things to do: War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien Street, Cu Chi Tunnels.

Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang

Transportation: Train
Fare: $11 – $25
Travel time: 7h

Things to do: Nha Trang Beach, Hon Tre Island, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Dam Market.

Nha Trang → Da Nang

Transportation: Train
Fare: $16 – $55
Travel time: 9h30m

Things to do: My Khe Beach, Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Con Market.

Da Nang → Hoi An

Transportation: Bus (LK02)
Fare: $1.4
Travel time: 45m

Things to do: An Bang Beach, the ancient town, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, My Son Sanctuary, Thanh Ha Pottery Village.

Hoi An → Da Nang → Hanoi

Transportation: Plane
Fare: $40 – $80
Travel time: 1h30m

Things to do: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Hanoi → Ha Long

Transportation: Bus
Fare: $12 – $14
Travel time: 2h50m

Things to do: Ha Long Bay Cruise, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave kayaking, Bai Chay Beach.

Ha Long → Ninh Binh

Transportation: Bus
Fare: $10 – $15
Travel time: 3h30m

Things to do: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Hang Mua peak, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Ninh Binh → Hanoi

Transportation: Train / Bus
Fare: $5 – $10
Travel time: 1h30m

Di Chuyển Xuyên Việt Tiết Kiệm

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Săn Vé Máy Bay Nội Địa (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo), Vé Tàu Hỏa & Xe Limousine Toàn Quốc

So sánh giá theo thời gian thực cho mọi chặng Hà Nội – Đà Nẵng – Nha Trang – Đà Lạt – TP.HCM – Phú Quốc • Xuất vé điện tử tức thì

Săn Vé Máy Bay & Xe Xuyên Việt

Di Sản Thiên Nhiên Thế Giới

Đối tác chính thức: Klook

Tour Du Thuyền Vịnh Hạ Long & Vịnh Lan Hạ 5 Sao (Trong Ngày / Nghỉ Đêm Trên Vịnh)

Hành trình qua Hàng ngàn đảo đá vôi kỳ vĩ, thăm Hang Sửng Sốt, Đảo Ti Tốp, chèo Kayak Hang Luồn & tiệc hải sản thượng hạng

Đặt Du thuyền Vịnh Hạ Long

Di Sản Kép UNESCO

Đối tác chính thức: Klook

Tour Khám Phá Ninh Bình Trọn Gói: Cố Đô Hoa Lư – Đò Tràng An / Tam Cốc – Đỉnh Hang Múa & Chùa Bái Đính

Xe Limousine cao cấp đón trả tận nơi • Ngồi đò xuyên hang động đá vôi Tràng An, chinh phục 500 bậc đá Ngọa Long & buffet dê núi

Đặt Tour Hoa Lư – Tràng An – Hang Múa

Lưu Trú Toàn Quốc Giá Tốt

Đối tác chính thức: Traveloka

Săn Ưu Đãi Khách Sạn, Boutique Resort & Homestay Trên Khắp 34 Tỉnh Thành Việt Nam

Hơn 15.000 chỗ nghỉ từ phố cổ, cao nguyên đến biển đảo • Đánh giá thực tế từ khách lưu trú & hỗ trợ đổi hủy linh hoạt

Tìm Khách Sạn & Resort Việt Nam

Notes

The exchange rate between USD and VND in 2026 is approximately 1 USD ≈ 26,000 VND.
For train travel, we recommend booking tickets on the official website of the Vietnam Railway Corporation: dsvn.vn.
The transportation prices are provided as a reference. Actual prices may vary based on seat type, ticket class, and whether you're traveling on weekends or holidays.
You can refer to tourist maps of each city to make your travel more convenient.

3 weeks in Vietnam costs

For a 3-week trip to Vietnam, the average expenditure for many tourists is around $900. Here are some estimated fixed costs to help you plan your budget:

Transportation costs are approximately $100.
Accommodation in a private hotel or homestay will cost around $15 to $20 per night. For solo travelers, hostels can be a more affordable option, with prices starting at around $5 per night.
Food costs are typically around $15 per person per day.
Admission to monuments, museums, and attractions costs around $1 – $5.

3-week Vietnam itinerary infographic

Note: The transportation services and brands mentioned are suggestions based on the author's personal experience, without any sponsorships or endorsements.

Detailed Itinerary

HO CHI MINH CITY → NHA TRANG → DA NANG → HOI AN → DA NANG → HANOI → HA LONG → NINH BINH

SUMMARY

Destinations:7

Transportation Costs (USD):100+

Travel Time (hrs):27+

Estimated Total Cost (USD):900+

Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights)

(*) Cu Chi Tunnels
War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Chinatown

Independence Palace
Notre Dame Cathedral
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Bui Vien Street

$11 - $28 (7h**)SE2, SE6, SE8, SE22

Nha Trang (3 nights)

Nha Trang Beach
Dam Market
Hon Chong Promontory
Po Nagar Cham Towers

Long Son Pagoda
Oceanographic Museum
Hon Tre Island
Hon Mieu Island

$16 - $58 (9h30m)SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8

Da Nang (3 nights)

My Khe Beach
Son Tra Peninsula
Linh Ung Pagoda

Con Market
Marble Mountains
Ba Na Hills

$1.4 (45m)LK02

Hoi An (3 nights)

Hoi An Ancient Town
An Bang Beach
My Son Sanctuary

Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Cham Islands

$40 - $60(1h30m)Vietnam Airlines

Hoi An → Da Nang → HanoiFlight / Máy bay

Hanoi (3 nights)

Hanoi Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem Lake
Temple of Literature

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Dong Xuan Market
Hoa Lo Prison

$12 (2h30m)Ha Long Travel Limousine / Phuc Xuyen

Ha Long (2 nights)

Ha Long Bay
Tuan Chau Island
Bai Chay Beach

Quang Ninh Museum
Long Tien Pagoda
Bai Tho Mountain

$12 - $14 (3h30m)Ninh Binh Travel / Cat Ba Express

Ninh Binh (3 nights)

Tam Coc - Bich Dong
Mua Caves
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Trang An Landscape Complex
Bai Dinh Pagoda

$7 (1h30m)X.E Viet Nam

(*) Popular attractions in the city.

(**) Approximate travel time.

3-Week Vietnam itinerary: Extended exploration

We also offer another 3-week Vietnam itinerary for your reference, designed for those who enjoy exploring more destinations.

ARTICLESITINERARYTHINGS TO DO

3-week Vietnam Itinerary

VinaTap•October 12, 2026

3-week Vietnam itinerary map

Want to make it your own?

Open Tripion.ai and enter a prompt such as “Create a 3-week Vietnam itinerary.” Tripion will help you choose destinations, optimize your route, and tailor the journey to your travel style.

When you're happy with your itinerary, simply download your personalized travel map and detailed itinerary as a PDF.

Itinerary details

Things to do: War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien Street, Cu Chi Tunnels.

Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang

Transportation: Train
Fare: $11 – $25
Travel time: 7h

Things to do: Nha Trang Beach, Hon Tre Island, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Dam Market.

Nha Trang → Da Nang

Transportation: Train
Fare: $16 – $55
Travel time: 9h30m

Things to do: My Khe Beach, Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Con Market.

Da Nang → Hoi An

Transportation: Bus (LK02)
Fare: $1.4
Travel time: 45m

Things to do: An Bang Beach, the ancient town, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, My Son Sanctuary, Thanh Ha Pottery Village.

Hoi An → Da Nang → Hanoi

Transportation: Plane
Fare: $40 – $80
Travel time: 1h30m

Things to do: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Hanoi → Ha Long

Transportation: Bus
Fare: $12 – $14
Travel time: 2h50m

Things to do: Ha Long Bay Cruise, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave kayaking, Bai Chay Beach.

Ha Long → Ninh Binh

Transportation: Bus
Fare: $10 – $15
Travel time: 3h30m

Things to do: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Hang Mua peak, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Ninh Binh → Hanoi

Transportation: Train / Bus
Fare: $5 – $10
Travel time: 1h30m

Di Chuyển Xuyên Việt Tiết Kiệm

Đối tác chính thức: Traveloka

Săn Vé Máy Bay Nội Địa (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo), Vé Tàu Hỏa & Xe Limousine Toàn Quốc

So sánh giá theo thời gian thực cho mọi chặng Hà Nội – Đà Nẵng – Nha Trang – Đà Lạt – TP.HCM – Phú Quốc • Xuất vé điện tử tức thì

Săn Vé Máy Bay & Xe Xuyên Việt

Di Sản Thiên Nhiên Thế Giới

Đối tác chính thức: Klook

Tour Du Thuyền Vịnh Hạ Long & Vịnh Lan Hạ 5 Sao (Trong Ngày / Nghỉ Đêm Trên Vịnh)

Hành trình qua Hàng ngàn đảo đá vôi kỳ vĩ, thăm Hang Sửng Sốt, Đảo Ti Tốp, chèo Kayak Hang Luồn & tiệc hải sản thượng hạng

Đặt Du thuyền Vịnh Hạ Long

Di Sản Kép UNESCO

Đối tác chính thức: Klook

Tour Khám Phá Ninh Bình Trọn Gói: Cố Đô Hoa Lư – Đò Tràng An / Tam Cốc – Đỉnh Hang Múa & Chùa Bái Đính

Xe Limousine cao cấp đón trả tận nơi • Ngồi đò xuyên hang động đá vôi Tràng An, chinh phục 500 bậc đá Ngọa Long & buffet dê núi

Đặt Tour Hoa Lư – Tràng An – Hang Múa

Lưu Trú Toàn Quốc Giá Tốt

Đối tác chính thức: Traveloka

Săn Ưu Đãi Khách Sạn, Boutique Resort & Homestay Trên Khắp 34 Tỉnh Thành Việt Nam

Hơn 15.000 chỗ nghỉ từ phố cổ, cao nguyên đến biển đảo • Đánh giá thực tế từ khách lưu trú & hỗ trợ đổi hủy linh hoạt

Tìm Khách Sạn & Resort Việt Nam

Notes

The exchange rate between USD and VND in 2026 is approximately 1 USD ≈ 26,000 VND.
For train travel, we recommend booking tickets on the official website of the Vietnam Railway Corporation: dsvn.vn.
The transportation prices are provided as a reference. Actual prices may vary based on seat type, ticket class, and whether you're traveling on weekends or holidays.
You can refer to tourist maps of each city to make your travel more convenient.

3 weeks in Vietnam costs

For a 3-week trip to Vietnam, the average expenditure for many tourists is around $900. Here are some estimated fixed costs to help you plan your budget:

Transportation costs are approximately $100.
Accommodation in a private hotel or homestay will cost around $15 to $20 per night. For solo travelers, hostels can be a more affordable option, with prices starting at around $5 per night.
Food costs are typically around $15 per person per day.
Admission to monuments, museums, and attractions costs around $1 – $5.

3-week Vietnam itinerary infographic

Note: The transportation services and brands mentioned are suggestions based on the author's personal experience, without any sponsorships or endorsements.

Detailed Itinerary

HO CHI MINH CITY → NHA TRANG → DA NANG → HOI AN → DA NANG → HANOI → HA LONG → NINH BINH

SUMMARY

Destinations:7

Transportation Costs (USD):100+

Travel Time (hrs):27+

Estimated Total Cost (USD):900+

Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights)

(*) Cu Chi Tunnels
War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Chinatown

Independence Palace
Notre Dame Cathedral
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Bui Vien Street

$11 - $28 (7h**)SE2, SE6, SE8, SE22

Nha Trang (3 nights)

Nha Trang Beach
Dam Market
Hon Chong Promontory
Po Nagar Cham Towers

Long Son Pagoda
Oceanographic Museum
Hon Tre Island
Hon Mieu Island

$16 - $58 (9h30m)SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8

Da Nang (3 nights)

My Khe Beach
Son Tra Peninsula
Linh Ung Pagoda

Con Market
Marble Mountains
Ba Na Hills

$1.4 (45m)LK02

Hoi An (3 nights)

Hoi An Ancient Town
An Bang Beach
My Son Sanctuary

Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Cham Islands

$40 - $60(1h30m)Vietnam Airlines

Hoi An → Da Nang → HanoiFlight / Máy bay

Hanoi (3 nights)

Hanoi Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem Lake
Temple of Literature

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Dong Xuan Market
Hoa Lo Prison

$12 (2h30m)Ha Long Travel Limousine / Phuc Xuyen

Ha Long (2 nights)

Ha Long Bay
Tuan Chau Island
Bai Chay Beach

Quang Ninh Museum
Long Tien Pagoda
Bai Tho Mountain

$12 - $14 (3h30m)Ninh Binh Travel / Cat Ba Express

Ninh Binh (3 nights)

Tam Coc - Bich Dong
Mua Caves
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Trang An Landscape Complex
Bai Dinh Pagoda

$7 (1h30m)X.E Viet Nam

(*) Popular attractions in the city.

(**) Approximate travel time.

3-Week Vietnam itinerary: Extended exploration

We also offer another 3-week Vietnam itinerary for your reference, designed for those who enjoy exploring more destinations.

3-week Vietnam Itinerary

3-week Vietnam itinerary map

Want to make it your own?

Itinerary details

Săn Vé Máy Bay Nội Địa (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo), Vé Tàu Hỏa & Xe Limousine Toàn Quốc

Tour Du Thuyền Vịnh Hạ Long & Vịnh Lan Hạ 5 Sao (Trong Ngày / Nghỉ Đêm Trên Vịnh)

Tour Khám Phá Ninh Bình Trọn Gói: Cố Đô Hoa Lư – Đò Tràng An / Tam Cốc – Đỉnh Hang Múa & Chùa Bái Đính

Săn Ưu Đãi Khách Sạn, Boutique Resort & Homestay Trên Khắp 34 Tỉnh Thành Việt Nam

Notes

3 weeks in Vietnam costs

3-week Vietnam itinerary infographic

Detailed Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights)

Nha Trang (3 nights)

Da Nang (3 nights)

Hoi An (3 nights)

Hanoi (3 nights)

Ha Long (2 nights)

Ninh Binh (3 nights)

3-Week Vietnam itinerary: Extended exploration

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3-week Vietnam itinerary map

Want to make it your own?

Itinerary details

Săn Vé Máy Bay Nội Địa (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo), Vé Tàu Hỏa & Xe Limousine Toàn Quốc

Tour Du Thuyền Vịnh Hạ Long & Vịnh Lan Hạ 5 Sao (Trong Ngày / Nghỉ Đêm Trên Vịnh)

Tour Khám Phá Ninh Bình Trọn Gói: Cố Đô Hoa Lư – Đò Tràng An / Tam Cốc – Đỉnh Hang Múa & Chùa Bái Đính

Săn Ưu Đãi Khách Sạn, Boutique Resort & Homestay Trên Khắp 34 Tỉnh Thành Việt Nam

Notes

3 weeks in Vietnam costs

3-week Vietnam itinerary infographic

Detailed Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights)

Nha Trang (3 nights)

Da Nang (3 nights)

Hoi An (3 nights)

Hanoi (3 nights)

Ha Long (2 nights)

Ninh Binh (3 nights)

3-Week Vietnam itinerary: Extended exploration

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