10 Days in Vietnam: The Essential Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Vietnam, a charming S-shaped country, will surprise tourists in every fascinating way.
10 Days in Vietnam: The Essential Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Spectacular Halong Bay, Vietnam. sanyanwuji/shutterstock
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Vietnam, a charming S-shaped country, will surprise tourists in every fascinating way. Vietnam is such an underrated destination, where perfect harmony exists between urban chaos and rural tranquility, mountains and coastlines, and where thousands of distinctive cultures span the whole country.
If you have only a scant 10 days and wonder how to plan flawlessly, you can customize your first trip following our itinerary below, to experience a journey from the most dynamic city in the South to the 1,000-year-old capital in the north of Vietnam. You'll also find central Vietnam captivating, with the ancient beauty of Hoi An. This essential 10-day Vietnam itinerary covers all the must-see attractions as well as handy recommendations for those who are either traveling solo or in small groups, for an enjoyable first trip in Vietnam.