21 days in Vietnam & Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Your day by day itinerary now includes War Remnants Museum, Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City, People's Committee Building, and other attractions you added.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City trip itinerary website.

New Plymouth, New Zealand to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also fly. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from New Plymouth to Ho Chi Minh City due to the time zone difference. In September, daytime highs in Ho Chi Minh City are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Da Nang.

A curious mix of developed beachfront tourism and untouched local city life, Da Nang presents an often-overlooked but authentic and welcoming picture of central Vietnam.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Da Nang trip itinerary builder website.

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Da Nang are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. On the 15th (Sun), you'll travel to Hoi An.

Indisputably one of Vietnam's most atmospheric destinations, Hoi An contains a World Heritage-listed old town boasting over 2,000 years of culture and history.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hoi An Ancient Town, An Bang Beach, Hoi An Night Market, and other attractions you added. There's more to do: get engrossed in the history at Hoi An Museum.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Hoi An online travel route planner.

Hoi An is very close to Da Nang. September in Hoi An sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 29°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Fri) before leaving for Hue.

Nestled on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hue remains most famous as the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty, the influence of which remains evident in local palaces, temples, forts, and museums.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh, Imperial City, Healing the Wounded Heart Shop, and other attractions you added. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Imperial City, then steep yourself in history at Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh, and then look for gifts at Healing the Wounded Heart Shop.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hue route builder site.

You can drive from Hoi An to Hue in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Hue can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Sat) before leaving for Hanoi.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center as well as Old Quarter. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): see the interesting displays at Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center and then take a stroll through Old Quarter.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hanoi online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Hue to Hanoi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Halong Bay.

Halong Bay encompasses a cluster of verdant limestone islets that jut out from the sea and make up an enchanting setting recognized as a World Heritage Site.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Halong Bay road trip planning site.

Drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, car, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Tue) before leaving for Hanoi.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Trang Tien Plaza, Night Market, Temple of Literature & National University, and other attractions you added.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Hanoi journey planner.

Traveling by car from Halong Bay to Hanoi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, car, flight, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, car, and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Kuala Lumpur.

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Jalan Masjid India, KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway, Suria KLCC Mall, and other attractions you added. Next up on the itinerary: walk around KLCC Park.

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Traveling by flight from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time (ICT) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in September, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.