Vietnam 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi

• 8:00 AM: Start the day with a traditional Vietnamese breakfast at a local café, try some pho or banh mi
• 9:00 AM: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to learn about Vietnam’s history and independence
• 11:00 AM: Explore the Old Quarter, including the Dong Xuan Market and the St. Joseph’s Cathedral
• 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant, try some bun cha or goi cuon
• 2:30 PM: Visit the Temple of Literature, a historic temple dedicated to education and literature
• 5:00 PM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show
• 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant, try some bun bo hue or xoi

Day 2: Ha Long Bay

• 8:00 AM: Take an early morning bus to Ha Long Bay (around 3.5 hours)
• 11:30 AM: Arrive in Ha Long Bay and take a boat trip to explore the stunning limestone karsts
• 1:00 PM: Lunch on board, try some seafood or local specialties
• 2:30 PM: Visit some of the islands, including the Sung Sot Cave and the Ti Top Island
• 5:00 PM: Return to Ha Long City and enjoy a relaxing evening walk along the bay
• 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant, try some seafood or local specialties

Day 3: Hanoi

• 9:00 AM: Visit the Museum of Ethnology, which showcases Vietnam’s ethnic minority cultures
• 11:30 AM: Explore the Truc Bach Church and the West Lake, a peaceful oasis in the city
• 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant, try some street food or local specialties
• 2:30 PM: Visit the Hanoi Opera House, a stunning example of French colonial architecture
• 5:00 PM: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, try some pho or bun cha