Vietnam in 4 Days: 3 Recommended 4-Day Itineraries to Vietnam

Planning to spend 4 days in Vietnam? See the sights of Ho Chi Minh City, trek at Ba Be or go cycling in the north with our Vietnam 4-day itinerary suggestions.

After checking in at your hotel in Hanoi, you can spend the rest of the day visiting the main landmarks of the capital city. On the second day, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch with a local family at a village in Mai Chau and cycle past the lovely rice paddies. The next day, you’ll bike in the picturesque countryside of Nho Quan and through the 222 square kilometer Cuc Phuong National Park, one of Vietnam’s earliest protected zones. Then keep cycling through scenic country lanes, crossing gorgeous green rice fields, till you reach Tam Coc. On the fourth day, discover the unique way of navigating flooded paddy fields on a traditional flat-bottomed sampan in Tam Coc, a boat trip that will take you to the three caves Hang Ca, Hang Giua, and Hang Con. You’ll then cycle to Bich Dong, the gateway to three hilltop pagodas, and, finally, past scenic villages to Hoa Lu, from where you drive back to Hanoi. See all tours in Vietnam.

Spend 4 days in Vietnam hiking the popular lakes and interacting with the local communities with this itinerary. The Dao people are one of the ethnic groups living around the national park. Their villages are usually perched on the hills surrounding the lake. After arriving in Ba Be, you’ll trek to a Dao village and learn about their agricultural practices and how they collect medicinal herbs. Ba Be is a water system of three connected lakes, which you will explore on the third day. This boat trip includes popular spots like Puong Cave (home to thousands of bats), Dau Dang Waterfall with its multiple cascades, and the recently renovated An Ma Temple on an islet in the lake. Drive back to Hanoi on the fourth day to end your trip. See all 4-day tours in Ba Be Lake.

Build a Vietnam 4-day itinerary plan filled with city adventures. After reaching Ho Chi Minh City (once known as Saigon), visit the historic Reunification Palace, from where the war effort was run in the basement. The jet and tanks on display on the grounds are a poignant reminder of the devastating conflict. Also, see the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral, the French colonial Saigon Central Post Office, and the buzzing Ben Thanh Market, where you can pick up souvenirs. The next day, go on a boat trip to Ben Tre and visit a brickwork factory and a coconut processing workshop. From the boat, hop on to a xe lôi (motorized cart) and cruise past paddy and vegetable fields. Return to the waters for a pleasant ride along the creeks surrounded by palm trees. You finally return to Ho Chi Minh City, marking the end of your 4-day Vietnam tour. See all 4-day tours in Ho Chi Minh City.

A 4-day Vietnamese itinerary can be full of fascinating destinations and thrilling experiences. Besides Ho Chi Minh City and the capital, Hanoi, you can explore Vietnam’s lakes, jungles, mountainous villages, and more. For more options, check out our list of tours covering 4 days in Vietnam. Also, see our guide on how many days to spend in Vietnam. Our travel experts will help you choose a customized trip to Vietnam that meets your budget and interests.

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