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Plan a sightseeing trip to Vietnam
Sightseeing in Vietnam is built around its landscapes and landmarks: Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Indochina Queen Dinner Cruise on Saigon River. Choose laid-back for two things a day, or packed for four.
Your 5-day sightseeing plan for Vietnam
Where you stayHo Chi Minh 3 nightsPhan Thiet 2 nightsabout 150 km between them
5 days · packed · 12 of 18 bookable now · activities from about $540
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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh
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morning
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Cathedral located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Dates from 1880.
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afternoon
Indochina Queen Dinner Cruise on Saigon River
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evening
Mekong Delta day trip
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evening
Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Dan Sinh Market
Located on Yersin Street (named after French microbiologist Alexandre Yersin), the market is known for selling Vietnam War-era American memorabilia and military surplus.
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Lunch
Bàn Cờ Market
The market is popular for its Vietnamese street food, including bánh xèo, bột chiên, and bánh khọt.
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Dinner
Rated 4.4 by 77 people who booked it.
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Day 2 Ho Chi Minh
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morning
Independence Palace
Presidential Palace of South Vietnam. Dates from 1955.
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afternoon
Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
Museum in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Dates from 1890.
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evening
Saigon Opera House
Opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Dates from 1900.
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evening
ICON Saigon - Luxury Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Bình Tây Market
The largest market in Chợ Lớn; located in Bình Tây ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Lunch
Cô Liên Bò Lá Lốt
Kitchens under one roof, open 10am to 9.30pm.
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Dinner
Indochina Queen Dinner Cruise on Saigon River
Rated 4.6 by 1,168 people who booked it.
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Day 3 Ho Chi Minh
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morning
Xá Lợi Pagoda
Buddhist temple in Vietnam. Dates from 1956.
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afternoonalso worth doing
Ba Chieu Market
Marketplace in Ho Chi Minh City.
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eveningalso worth doing
Golden Lotus Retreat World & Jjimjilbang in District 2 Ho Chi Minh
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eveningalso worth doing
Rose Spa & Massage Experience in Ho Chi Minh
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Seafood mini-market
A daily market, open 6am to 6pm.
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Lunch
Hỷ Lạc Bánh Mì Chay
A morning market, open 6am to 10.30am.
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Day 4 Phan Thiet
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Travel day
Ho Chi Minh to Phan Thiet
Journey time is an estimate rather than a timetable - check the operator before you book anything tight on either side of it.
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afternoon
Mui Ne Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh with Sunset Tour & 2D1N Option
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evening
From Mui Ne: Sand Dunes Sunset Jeep Tour
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evening
RD Wine Castle Ticket in Mui Ne
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Day 5 Phan Thiet
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morning
3D2N Phu Quy Island Tour
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afternoon
Novadreams Phan Thiet Ticket
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evening
Mui Ne Sunrise and Sunset Private Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
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Prices are indicative and in Australian dollars. Flights and accommodation are not included. Distances between stops are straight-line, so a walking or driving route will be longer, and they are shown only where both stops have a known location. Items marked also worth doing sit outside the sightseeing theme and are there because they are among the best things to do in Vietnam.
Before you fly to Vietnam
The part an itinerary app leaves out. These are Vietnam's rules for Australian passport holders, re-read from the official source and dated below.
Passport
Vietnam wants 6 months of validity beyond the day you arrive. A fare is non-refundable long before a passport renewal is.
Your checklist
21 things to sort for Vietnam, built from these same rules, 3 of them essential.
- Passport valid - at least 6 months from your date of arrival
- Apply for your Vietnam E-visa (single or multiple entry)
- Take out travel insurance
Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Entry requirements change without notice. Always confirm with the official sources below before you book or fly.
Sort these before you go
The two things worth having arranged before a sightseeing trip to Vietnam, compared on price.
Vietnam airport transfers
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Bus 109 to Ben Thanh Cheapest
Air-conditioned and runs to District 1.
$1 AUD
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Grab Best value
Designated Grab pickup zone. By far the easiest option.
$8 AUD
Driving in Vietnam
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Sightseeing trip questions
Are the big landmarks worth the queue?
Some are, some are not, and the difference is usually timing rather than the place. Where a timed ticket exists the plan flags it, because the same sight at nine in the morning and at midday are different experiences.
How much sightseeing needs a car?
It depends on the destination, and the plan tells you which items sit outside the main city. If you are driving, check the International Driving Permit rules for the country first - several require one alongside your Australian licence.
Other ways to do Vietnam
Vietnam wellness itinerary
Hot springs and spa days, but also gyms, yoga, hiking and open water. Rest and movement, not one or the other.
Vietnam food itinerary
Markets, cooking classes, wine regions and the places worth planning a day around.
Vietnam highlights itinerary
Some rest, some scenery, some good eating. For the trip you have not decided the shape of yet.
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