Vietnam Itinerary 4 days: A Glimpse of Vietnam

If you want to discover the beauty of Vietnam in a short time, this article is for you. Let's make your vacation wonderful with our top 3 best Vietnam itineraries 4 days.

Vietnam is a country famous for its many scenic spots, friendly people, unique cuisine, and heroic history of fighting against foreign invaders. Therefore, it is not surprising that this hospitable country attracts plenty of tourists every year.

This country has countless beautiful landscapes spread over 3 regions, including North, Central, and South. So it is impossible to explore all in a Vietnam 4 days 3 nights itinerary. Instead, you should spend your Vietnam itinerary 4 days discovering the beauty of a particular area.

If you’re coming to Vietnam for the first time and don't know where to start, let BestPrice Travel help you. We will provide you with 3 amazing itineraries corresponding to three different regions of Vietnam through this article. So, without further ado, let’s get into the details!

North Vietnam Itinerary 4 days

Vietnam's itinerary of 4 days is not the ideal pick to go deep into the North as it offers much more diversity in cultural attractions and breathtaking natural beauty. Therefore, for North Vietnam, we recommend spending at least a week here.

However, if you are busy and need a short holiday package to enjoy the best things of Northern Vietnam, we will do our best to help you. This 4-day trip to Vietnam will allow you to participate in various exciting activities, including a boat tour, cycling, walking, and socializing with friendly locals.

Day 1: Discover Mai Chau

You will depart from Hanoi to your destination Mai Chau by a van. You will arrive in Mai Chau at noon and be warmly welcomed with a tasty welcome drink. Then your traditional lunch will take place in the village.

You can take a short nap before joining an exciting cycling journey along with our guide. You will see the locals weaving scarves or working in the fields during this journey. Visiting the surrounding peaceful villages by bicycle will be a memorable experience, something you probably won't find elsewhere. Next, you can use your free time to cycle, walk and shop for souvenirs.

Cycling around Mai Chau village (Credit: @localvietnam)

Day 2: A Brief Excursion Before Returning to Hanoi

In the morning, you will join a short excursion to the Na Meo and Na Mo communities and take a look at their customs and culture. After that, you will have lunch at the homestay, followed by checking out.

At 3.00 pm, you will say goodbyes to the host family to come back to the beautiful capital. After that, you can use the evening to explore the nightlife in the capital freely.

Day 3: Get a Great Experience at Hoa Lu & Tam Coc

After having a great breakfast at your hotel, you will head straight to Tam Coc, in Ninh Binh province. This place is one of the rare places that allows you to admire various-shaped limestone mountains. You will also enjoy the view on the boat with the friendly locals. At noon, you will return to the mainland and have lunch provided by a skilled Vietnamese chef.

The beautiful countryside of Tam Coc

After lunch, you can take a short nap or immediately engage in fascinating activities such as visiting locals, fishing, etc. Do not miss the opportunity to cycle around the beautiful villages to admire the large limestone mountains again and breathe in the fresh air of the peaceful countryside.

The next destination of the journey is the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. It would be a wonderful experience to enjoy the charming scenery here and listen to the historical stories behind it. Then you will have a romantic night in Ninh Binh.

Day 4: Explore Mua Cave And Ngoa Long Mountain

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will cycle to Mua Cave and hike to the top of Ngoai Long Mountain. Mua Cave is not just a simple cave; it is a tourist complex, including many beautiful landscapes, resorts, and amusement parks, dubbed the "miniature Great Wall." You will have lunch at a local restaurant before driving back to Hanoi.

4 days Itinerary in Central Vietnam

In Central Vietnam, you can find a ton of tourist attractions, including beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, bustling cities, and quaint towns. Unfortunately, there are too many things you won't want to miss here, which might overwhelm you.

Do not worry! We are here to help you. Let’s make the most of your time in the Central with our carefully planned Central Vietnam Adventure for 4 days.

Day 1: Gain Adventurous Feeling From Zipline & Highwire

Start departure from hotel in Hue to Thanh Tan hot spring resort. It attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to its natural hot springs and Zipline & Highwire, which will give you an adventurous yet fun feeling.

This activity is not too tricky for an average person. Yet, it is not for patients with blood pressure, heart problems, etc. You will return to Hue city in the afternoon and stay overnight at a luxury hotel in the center of this romantic city.

Adventurous zipline in Hue (Credit: @Living Nomads)

Day 2: Cross Hai Van Pass By Motorbike To Hoi An

The following day of your Vietnam 4 days 3 nights itinerary in the Central will continue with a trip over Hai Van pass to Hoi An. On National Highway 1A, you will be stopped at some beautiful places to admire and take pictures. Your first stop is Elephant Waterfall, where you can relax and swim. Next, you will be photographed at Lang Co Beach and have lunch there before crossing Hai Van Pass.

Hai Van Pass (Cloudy Pass) is referred to as “one of the best coast roads in the world” by BBC’s Top Gear Viet Nam Special. This place is the boundary between Hue and Da Nang city, with one side is a beautiful sea view, while clouds surround the other side.

You will arrive in Hoi An in the early evening and spend the rest of the day exploring the old town freely.

Day 3: Take Hoi An Ecotour

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will start the new day of your Central Vietnam 4 days 3 nights itinerary with a bike ride to Cam Thanh eco-village. Upon arrival, the locals will greet you, and then you will join them in doing farm work such as growing rice, raking/plowing with buffalo, riding water buffalo, flooding the farm, pounding rice, grinding rice, etc. Next, you will go to a local fishing village, where you can go fishing with local fishermen, visit the water coconut palm jungle, and go basket boating.

Hoi An boat tour in Cam Thanh village

Day 4: Leave Hoi An and End Itinerary 

On the last day in Hoi An, you can use the rest of your itinerary to join on one of these recommended adventures:

• My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour: This adventure will give you a visit to My Son Holy Land to better understand Vietnam's ancient cultural element of unique sacred and mysterious beauty.

Discover the Khmer culture in My Son Sanctuary (Credit: @expatolife)

• Cooking Class Half-day Tour in Hoi An: If you are passionate about food and cooking, this activity is your best bet. Suitable for all visitors, the trip is a fun way to learn about the local food.

Join Hoi An's cooking class

South Vietnam Itinerary 4 Days 

The South Vietnam 4 Days tour is the most suitable pick for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the crowded city to relax and refresh. This itinerary is recommended for families with children. In addition, it is an excellent idea for wild spirits eager to explore unusual, mysterious corners of distant regions. Whoever you are, South Vietnam is waiting for you!

Day 1: Say Hello to Sai Gon City

You will start the first day of your journey in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon City. This place is one of the largest cities in Vietnam and is also a major economic center, even comparable to Hanoi - the capital of this country.

See the best attractions in Saigon

Once you've arrived, our guide will take you to your pre-booked hotel in the city center. Depending on your arrival time, it is okay to check in earlier, as long as you accept the extra charge.

You are free to use the rest of the day to explore this magnificent city. But if you don't know where to start, please refer to some suggestions for you: an art performance, a Water puppet show, or a Saigon street food tour.

Day 2: It Is Time For Cu Chi Tunnel

The trip will begin in the morning, and you will have to travel 70 km to reach the Cu Chi Tunnels discovery, where you will spend half a day traveling.

The place is basically an underground construction consisting of a collection of tunnels that the Vietnamese Army used during the Vietnam War. You will experience crawling along the tunnels to get a better sense of the life of Vietnamese soldiers down there. Our tour guide will tell you every historical story behind this famous historic area.

Try going through the Cu Chi Tunnels

In the afternoon, you will return to the city and spend the other half-day joining the Ho Chi Minh city tour, which will allow you to explore the most famous places in Saigon city, including:

• Independence Palace: This is an important historical relic of Vietnam and a symbol of the country's reunification in 1975.
• The Old Post Office and The Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral: These fascinating destinations are famous for their classical French colonial architecture.
• The War Remnants Museum: This place provides you with all the artifacts and evidence to help you have a clearer view of the Vietnam War. You will then be transported to a local market where you can immerse yourself in the life and culture of the locals.

Day 3: One-Day to Discover Mekong Delta Trip

You will start moving at 8.00 am to reach Ben Tre province and spend the whole day visiting the Mekong Delta. After arriving, you will reach Ham Luong River, a tributary of the Mekong River, by boat. That's when you can discover local industries.

Take a boat tour in Mekong Delta

Then you'll stop at a peaceful and beautiful village, where you'll enjoy many exciting activities, such as visiting local fruit orchards, boarding Xe Loi, hoping on a sampan, and more. Your lunch might take place at a riverside restaurant. Then you will be back in Saigon around the dusk.

Day 4: Say Goodbye to Saigon City

You can use your free morning to explore Ho Chi Minh city in your own way. Then transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport and end the 4-day trip to Vietnam in the South. 

So you have grabbed our top 3 best Vietnam itineraries for 4 days. Hopefully, through this article, you will get the right option for your upcoming vacation. No matter which itinerary you choose, BestPrice Travel will support you enthusiastically with a team of dedicated and experienced guides. So contact us now to get the best deals on Vietnam tours and holiday packages. We are looking forward to working with you soon!

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