18 days in Southeast Asia 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.

Ho Chi Minh City is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, take in the spiritual surroundings of Emperor Jade Pagoda, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and get a sense of history and politics at Central Post Office.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Ho Chi Minh City trip maker.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Ho Chi Minh City is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Indochina Time is minus 1 hour. In February in Ho Chi Minh City, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Phan Thiet.

An emerging coastal getaway, the city of Phan Thiet has always been known for its fishing industry and, in particular, as a center of fish sauce production.

Phan Thiet is known for sightseeing, spas, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, kick back and relax at Mui Ne Beach, stroll through Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien), and take in the pleasant sights at Mui Ne Harbor.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Phan Thiet trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of taxi and flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Da Lat.

While often referred to as "City of a Thousand Flowers," "City of a Thousand Pines," and "City of a Thousand Palms," you'd be right in thinking that numbers far greater than a thousand have given Da Lat its reputation as a fertile agricultural heartland.

Da Lat is known for sightseeing, nature, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, admire the natural beauty at Garden Hydrangeas, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Da Lat online trip planner.

Drive from Phan Thiet to Da Lat in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): make a trip to Hoi An Ancient Town, then snap pictures at Japanese Covered Bridge, then stop by Rubin Cloth Shop, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Wed): stroll through Cua Dai Beach, then relax in the rural setting at Tra Que Minty Garden, and then explore the galleries of Couleurs by Rehahn.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Hoi An holiday planner.

Fly from Da Lat to Hoi An in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Hoi An sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to 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.

On the 9th (Thu), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Tomb of Minh Mang, then admire the striking features of Thien Mu Pagoda, and then steep yourself in history at Imperial City.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Hue online trip builder.

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 March in Hue, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. On the 11th (Sat), you'll 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Mỹ Sơn in Duy Phu (about 1h 10 min away). On the 11th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at The Marble Mountains, make a trip to Lady Buddha, examine the collection at Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, and take in the views from Tran Thi Ly Bridge.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Da Nang trip planner.

You can drive from Hue to Da Nang in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March in Da Nang, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.