3 days tour in Vietnam: The most attractive itinerary for all tourists

3 days tour in Vietnam is a very short time to explore a country with many beautiful natural scenes and cultural diversity. Often you will have your own reasons, for example due to stop-over destination or working purposes. Ideally, you can explore your stop-over destination and surrounding areas. In addition, if possible, you should choose big cities, where there is an international airport with the ability to move quickly to nearby attractions such as Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City.

If you are wondering when building a schedule for 3 days tour in Vietnam, this article is for you. Let’s explore the following interesting journeys, based on the assumption that you depart from one of these cities.

1. Itinerary for 3 days tour in Vietnam: The North

1.1 Itinerary

Do you love the North and want to build a 3 days tour in Vietnam here? Here are some sample schedules that Smile Travel Co., Ltd would like to introduce to you.

Tour	Itinerary	Note
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Ninh Binh	Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi (L/D) Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L/D) Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Noi (B/L)	Highly recommend, 100% doable
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Mai Chau	Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi (L/D) Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L/D) Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Ha Noi (B/L)
Hanoi – Sapa – Ha Long Bay	Day 1: Hanoi – Overnight train (or sleeper bus) to Sapa (L/D) Day 2: Sapa – Overnight train (or bus) to Hanoi (B/L/D) Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L)	You must departure flight is late at night
Sapa Trekking	Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Sapa (L/D) Day 2: Sa Pa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village – Sapa (B/L/D) Day 3: Sapa – Hanoi (B/L)	Depart from Hanoi
Hanoi – Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall	Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake – Swimming – Kayaking (L/D) Day 2: Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Nguom Ngao Cave – Cao Bang (B/L/D) Day 3: Cao Bang – Hanoi (B/L)
Northeast Vietnam	Day 1: Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Ba Be – Ba Be Lake – Overnight at Ba Be (L/D) Day 2: Ba Be Lake – Hua Ma Cave – Phat Tich Pagoda – Overnight at Ban Gioc (B/L/D) Day 3: Ban Gioc Waterfall – Lang Son – Hanoi (B/L)

1.2 The must-see places

The North is located in the northernmost region of Vietnam, adjacent to China, Laos and the East Sea in the North, the West and the East. This area has a diverse and complex terrain, including hills, plains, coasts and continental shelf.

In a 3 days tour in Vietnam, if you choose the North as a stop, you can explore the following locations:

Hanoi: This is the capital and also the most popular destination for foreign visitors when coming to Vietnam. From Noi Bai International Airport, visitors will take about 45 minutes to Hanoi Old Quarter. To visit this city when going on 3 days tour in Vietnam, you can spend from a few hours to a few days to visit Hanoi.

>> Read more: List of the best Hanoi tour 2025

Ha Long Bay: As one of the 7 Wonders of UNESCO, Ha Long Bay is also a destination that many tourists choose when coming to Vietnam. It is located about 180 kilometers from Hanoi, about 3 hours traveling by car. Visitors can explore Ha Long Bay with daily cruise tours or night cruise tours.

>> Read more: Halong Tour: Exploring The Nature and Famous Destinations

Ninh Binh: Located about 90 kilometers from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is like “Ha Long Bay on land”. This place has a beautiful landscape and many valuable monuments, so you can spend 1-2 days or less here. The remaining time in the Vietnam 3 days tour package, you can explore other places.

Mai Chau: This is a remote mountainous town of Vietnam, located about 170 kilometers from Hanoi, about 4 hours driving. It possesses many natural cultures and wonders so it can take 1-2 days to visit.

Sapa: This is also a certain destination to visit when coming to Vietnam. From Hanoi, you can move to Sapa by taking a night bus or taking a night train. To visit all Sapa tourism destinations, you will need at least 3 days. However, if you want to combine with other locations in the 3 days tour in Vietnam, you can shorten the time by just exploring the most prominent locations here.

>> Read more: Sapa Tour – A Land With Temperate Climate And Friendly People

2. Itinerary for Vietnam 3 days tour package: The Center

2.1 Itinerary

Goodbye to the North, visitors can choose another 3 days tour in Vietnam including destinations in the Central region – where there is a small terrain with a long coastline. Here are the sample schedules that you can refer to.

Tour	Itinerary	Note
Danang – Hue – Hoi An	Day 1: Da Nang Arrival – Visit Da Nang (L/D) Day 2: Visit Hue (B/L/D) Day 3: Visit Hoi An – Da Nang Departure (B/L)
Danang – Hoi An	Day 1: Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge (L) Day 2: Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village – My Son Sanctuary (L) Day 3: Cham Island Sightseeing And Snorkeling – Hoi An City Tour – Boat Ride – Drop Flower Lantern (L)
Danang – Marble Mountain – Hoi An Ancient Town – Ba Na Hill	Day 1: Danang Arrival – Marble Mountain – Hoi An Ancient Town (D) Day 2: Danang – Bana Hill full day tour (B/L/D) Day 3: Danang Departure (B)
Danang 3D2N	Day 1: Danang Arrival – Marble Mountains – Monkey Mountain – Am Phu Cave Sunset Tour (B/L/D) Day 2: Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge Full Day Tour (B/L/D) Day 3: Danang Departure (B)
Quang Binh – Hue – Danang	Day 1: Quang Binh Arrival – Phong Nha Cave – Paradise Cave – Overnight at Dong Hoi (L/D) Day 2: Hue Arrival – Bach Ma National Park – Bach Ma National Park – Dong Ba Market – Trang Tien Bridge Day 3: Lang Co – Hai Van Pass – Da Nang

2.2 The must-see places

Central Vietnam is surrounded by mountains running along the west coast and the east coast. This is the region has the horizontal of territory in East-West direction is the narrowest in Vietnam, only about 50 kilometers.

If the stop-over destination of your 3 days tour in Vietnam is this area, you can choose the following destinations:

Da Nang: This is a coastal city in Central Vietnam that owns beautiful sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port. The Dragon Bridge in Ba Na Hills is considered a symbolic image for the modernity of this city. To visit all the unique destinations here, visitors can spend 1-3 days or more.

>> Read more: Danang Tour: Explore the beauty of the most livable city in Vietnam

Hue: It is located on the banks of the Perfume River and is considered as one of the most attractive cities in Vietnam. Hue is located more than 90 kilometers away from Da Nang, so it will take about 2 -3 hours to drive from Danang. As the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hue has a deep and famous historical tradition of tombs, temples, and large palaces built in the Nguyen Dynasty. If you take a 3 days tour in Vietnam, you can spend a day in Hue. Conversely, if you have more time, you can stay here longer, about 3 days to learn about the history and experience the local unique culture.

Hoi An: Hoi An in Quang Nam province but only about 30 minutes from Da Nang. This is a city in the central coast of Vietnam, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999. Up to now, this place still preserves the old town with ancient yellow houses and brilliant lanterns. If you take a Vietnam 3 days tour package, you can spend 1-2 days in Hoi An

3. Itinerary for 3 days tour in Vietnam: The South

3.1 Itinerary

Do you love the South Vietnam and want to choose this area for your 3 days tour in Vietnam? Let Smile Travel Co., Ltd introduce you some interesting model schedules.

Tour	Itinerary	Note
Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta	Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival – Ho Chi Minh City tour half day (Meal: L) Day 2: Mekong Delta full day (Meals: B/L/D) Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnel half day – Ho Chi Minh Departure (Meal: B)
Mekong Delta	Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho (L) Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Chau Doc (B/L/D) Day 3: Chau Doc – Dong Thap – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta	Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Cu Chi Tunnels (L/D) Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L/D) Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B/L)
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi – My Tho	Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Independence Palace – War Remnants Museum – Ben Thanh Market (L/D) Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels – Jade Emperor Pagoda – Tao Dan Park (L/D) Day 3: My Tho – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
The Highland of Southern Vietnam	Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival – Da Lat – Da Lat city tour (L/D) Day 2: Da Lat – Lak Lake (B/L/D) Day 3: Lak Lake – Buon Ma Thuot – Ho Chi Minh (B/L)	Depart from Ho Chi Minh City

3.2 The must-see places 

Most of the terrain of South Vietnam is the alluvial plains that belongs to the Dong Nai river and Mekong river systems. In addition, this place also has the highlands, hills, sea and dense river systems.

Depending on the time you make Vietnam 3 days tour package, you can choose to explore the attractive places after coming to the South.

Ho Chi Minh City: This is one of the two largest cities in Vietnam, which owns vibrant energy, skyscrapers and busy markets. Different from Hanoi, this city possesses a modern appearance, bustling atmosphere with interesting and diverse night activities. Therefore, it is also known as “the city does not sleep”. If you take a 3 days tour in Vietnam, you can choose Ho Chi Minh City as a stop and spend at least one day here. The rest of the time, you can explore the surrounding destinations.

Can Tho: Located in the center of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is a destination not to be missed for tourists who want to learn about the vibrant culture of South Vietnam. It is about 157 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, equivalent to 3 hours of driving. Visitors can spend at least one day to discover the highlights of Can Tho and enjoy attractive local cuisine.

Vung Tau: This is a coastal city of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, located about 96 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, which takes about 2.5 hours of driving. You can spend about 1 day to explore the sea and famous landscapes here.

Mekong Delta: This is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands. It is famous for floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages in the middle of the rice fields. This area is located about 174 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, which takes about 2-3 hours to move. When going on Vietnam 3 days tour package, you can stay here for about 1-2 days.

4. Budget for 3 days tour in Vietnam

You wonder if the cost of a 3 days tour in Vietnam is expensive. Let Smile Travel Co., Ltd help you answer this question.

On average, the cost for a Vietnam 3 days tour package will be from 250 – 300 USD per person. However, you may be more expensive if you travel alone or choose your own tour. To calculate the actual cost of a 3 days tour in Vietnam, you can refer to the following content:

Accommodation: The cost of the hotel will depend on the location and quality of the hotel. For mid -range hotels, you will have to pay an average of 30-50 USD for a double room or single room. Thus, the cost of accommodation in two nights usually ranges from 60 – 150 USD.

Meals: Meals can be included in the tour price. Also, you can pay for this cost yourself. Normally, the meal will cost from 2 – 5 USD for a meal, and lunch and dinner will cost from 7 – 15 USD for a meal. Total, food costs in 3 days can be from 40 – 90 USD.

Local transportation: Depending on the distance between locations and needs, as well as your budget, you can travel by bus, taxi or motorbike. On average, you can cost 10 – 20 USD for moving in 1 day. Thus, 30 – 60 USD is the travel costs you have to pay for the 3 -day tour in Vietnam.

Sightseeing fees: Many locations will take sightseeing fees and this fee may have been included in the 3 -day tour price in Vietnam. However, if you want to visit the locations outside the schedule, you will lose about 20-50 USD. Specific costs depend on each attractions.

Shopping: In Vietnam, there are many specialties and souvenirs that you can buy as gifts. Therefore, do not forget to add 20-50 USD or more to shop and pay the costs incurred.

Thus, the article has shared with you the short model schedule of the 3 days tour in Vietnam. Although 3 days is a fairly short time, it is enough for you to discover the most special features of destinations in Vietnam. Ideally, you should choose a big city (such as Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City) to stop and visit, combined with neighboring locations. If you want to plan for a Vietnam 3 days tour package or any other tour, please contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd for direct advice.

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