If you are traveling to Vietnam for a business trip and have 3 days or 4 days for tours or planning to spend much time in Vietnam and combine with nearby countries, there are some options for each part of the country; the North, the Center or the South.
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3 or 4 days in Hanoi and Northern Vietnam:
Hanoi City of course is normally the landing port and is one of the most famous travel destinations in Vietnam. Travelers can spend few hours or a day to explore the city and/ or visit nearby villages: Bat Trang Ceramic Village (15KM from Hanoi downtown), Van Phuc Silk Village (15KM from Hanoi downtown), Duong Lam Ancient Village (60KM from Hanoi downtown). We have some options for Hanoi City tours
Halong Bay, which is 180 KM from Hanoi City, is a place travelers should not miss when they have time in Northern Vietnam. There are some options to visit the Bay: 1 day with 4 or 5 hours cruising on a daily boat trip or 2 days with 1 night on boat.
Ninh Binh, 100 KM from Hanoi City, is famous with many attractions: Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel, Tam Coc or Three Grottos, Trang An Landscape Complex, Van Long Lagoon, Bai Dinh – largest pagoda in Southeast Asia… Travelers can spend 1 day to visit this destination
Mai Chau, 170 KM from Hanoi, is recently one of the good choices and can visit in 1 or 2 days. With 2 days, travelers can visit nearby highland area Moc Chau as well.
Sapa town, 350 KM from Hanoi, is also a good option but it takes almost all 3 days to visit the place from Hanoi. A new highway is recently opened and you can visit this highland town in 2 days by car or bus beside the classic 3 nights/ 2 days by night trains
Our suggested tour itineraries for Hanoi and Northern Vietnam in 3 or 4 days:
Itinerary 1: 3 days in Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi arrival, visit Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Departure
Itinerary 2: 4 days in Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi arrival, visit Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong
Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi shopping – Departure
Itinerary 3: 4 days in Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi arrival, visit Hanoi, night train to Sapa (Night train, which departs around 20.00 PM from Hanoi and arrives in Lao Cai, around 5.00 AM next morning, Lao Cai is 40KM from Sapa)
Day 2: Sapa
Day 3: Sapa – Night train back to Hanoi (Train departs around 20.00 PM from Lao Cai and arrives in Hanoi around 5.00 AM next morning)
Day 4: Hanoi shopping – Departure
Itinerary 4: 4 days in Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi arrival, visit Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi shopping – Departure
3 or 4 days in Danang and Central Vietnam:
Hue or Danang is place travelers normally arrive in the central of Vietnam. Our tour itineraies for central Vietnam shall start from either Hue or Da Nang City
Hue, the most recent ancient citadel of Vietnam is famous with Huong River (Perfume River), the Forbidden City, Mausoleums of Kings. Travelers can spend 1 day to visit the city
Da Nang, 150KM from Hue, is the economic center of Central of Vietnam, famous with many beautiful beaches, Han River, Ba Na Hills tourism complex.
Hoi An, the very famous ancient town. We have some options for Hoi An tours
Our suggested tour itineraries in Danang and Central Vietnam area in 3 or 4 days:
Itinerary 1: 3 days from Hue
Day 1: Hue arrival, visit Hue
Day 2: Hue – Da Nang – Hoian
Day 3: Hoian – Da Nang – Departure
Itinerary 2: 4 days from Da Nang
Day 1: Da Nang arrival – Hoian
Day 2: Hoian – My Son Holly Land (60 KM from Hoian) – Hoian
Day 3: Hoian – Da Nang – Hue
Day 4:Hue city tour – Departure
3 or 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon and Southern Vietnam:
Ho Chi Minh City City, former Saigon is the biggest city, economic center of Vietnam is not only your arrival port but also good place to visit. Saigon the city itseft together with Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Holly See and many other tourist sightseeing
Mekong delta: You can choose 1 or 2 day tour to the delta from Saigon
Phu Quoc Island, a good place with beaches but seems not suitable for 3 -4 days only in Saigon
Vung Tau: Beach city, 120 KM from Saigon
Muine: Beach city, 230 KM from Saigon
We have some options for Ho Chi Minh City tours
Our suggested itineraries in Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Vietnam area in 3 or 4 days:
Itinerary 1: 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Saigon arrival, city tour
Day 2: Saigon – Cao Dai Holly See – Cu Chi Tunnel – Saigon
Day 3: Saigon shopping – Departure
Itinerary 2: 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Saigon arrival, city tour
Day 2: Saigon – Cao Dai Holly See – Cu Chi Tunnel – Saigon
Day 3: Saigon – Mekong delta – Saigon
Day 4: Saigon shopping – Departure
If you prefer beach relax, you can choose either Vung Tau or Mui Ne
Budgets for 3 – 4 days in Vietnam:
- 3 star hotel without flight: 250 – 350 $US/ person for double/ twin sharing
- 4 star hotel without flight: 400 – 550 $US/ person for double/ twin sharing
- 5 star hotel without flight: 600 – 750 $US/ person for double/ twin sharing
Recommended Vietnam tours in 3 days/ 4 days
- Cuc Phuong National Park – Mai Chau – 3 Days/ 2 Nights.
- Nam Cat Tien National Park – 3 Days/ 2 Nights
- Sapa Adventure – 3 Days/ 4 Nights
- Explore The Highland of Southern Vietnam – 4 Days/ 3 Nights
- Trekking Cat Ba National Park and Lan Ha Bay Kayaking Tour – 4 Days/ 3 Nights
- Danang Beach Break – 4 Days/3 Nights
- Central Vietnam Stopover – 4 Days/ 3 Nights
- Beach and Central Highland of Vietnam Stopover – 4 Days/ 3 Nights
- Southern Vietnam Experience – 4 Days/ 3 Nights
What would you do if you had only 4 days in Vietnam? Let us know your opinions on the comment box below and we can discuss what you can try on a 4-day trip to our country!
I and my wife together with my 2 adult sons are planning to do a Vietnam holiday from 1st January to 5 the January. We will be flying in from Singapore and will fly back there on the 5th
I was told that either Central or South Vietnam would be better to do during that period rather than North which may be cold.
Can you please give us some suggestions with links to what you think would be the best. We are visiting Vietnam for the first time.
Thanks
Dear Sanjay,
Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your upcoming trip to Vietnam!
You’re absolutely right that the North of Vietnam can be cold during that time of year, but it also offers a unique charm with its cooler weather. To give you a better idea of what the weather will be like in each region, you can check out this link: https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/travel-guide/vietnam.
When deciding between North, Central, or South Vietnam, it really depends on your preferences, as each region has its own beauty and attractions. To help us give you the best recommendations, could you share a bit more about your interests? For example, do you and your family enjoy nature, cultural experiences, or vibrant city life? Knowing this will help our sales team tailor the perfect itinerary for you.
Looking forward to your reply and helping you plan an unforgettable holiday!
Best regards,
Paradise Travel
Hi, we would like to know more about south Vietnam tour.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your comment. You can take a look at some of our Southern tours: https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/south-vietnam-tours.
Also, could you please share with us more details about your upcoming trip so that we can better customize your Vietnam tour, for example, how many people you will travel with, how many days you will stay in Vietnam, any dietary requirements and so on?
Regards,
Chi
Would like to have a 3 night 4 day Saigon/ South Vietnam tour in May. Start point New Delhi end and fly to Penang Malaysia after Vietnam. Please send best suggestion including flights to and from Saigon
What is normal weather in second half of May like ?
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your comment. Our sales department will contact you shortly regarding the Central and Northern Vietnam tour itinerary in May.
In the middle of May, it will be a little bit hotter than March and April, but there is no hint of rains, thus, you can enjoy many interesting activities in our country. You can find out more about Vietnam weather here: https://www.vietnamparadisetravel.com/travel-guide/vietnam/seasons.
Best regards,
Chi
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