Vietnam is one of my favourite countries. The shape of it – long and thin – and the spacing of the best places to go, means that if you only have one week, Vietnam is a fantastic place to go.

one week in vietnam — Hope you enjoy this 1 week in Vietnam itinerary!

This one time, I cycled from Hanoi, down to Ho Chi Minh City, which is basically the route you need to take. Here I’ll take you through the best 7 day Vietnam itinerary so you can have the most memorable trip possible.

This Vietnam travel guide will help you plan your time wisely. If you only have one week in Vietnam you’ll want to know the best things to see and do, and in what order. It’s all here!

Whether you’re in a Vietnam for a week as a standalone holiday, or you’re visiting as part of a longer South East Asia trip, then this is what I’d recommend you do to get a good flavour of the country.

Vietnam is wonderful. Expect to see crazy roads, fun nightlife, caring locals and incredible food – also, cheap beer. And in this week Vietnam itinerary, you’ll see it all. We’re going to go from North Vietnam, through Central Vietnam, to South Vietnam.

So, here’s my exact 7 day Vietnam itinerary, complete with costs, reasoning, hotel recommendations and links to my experiences in more depth. I hope this helps and if you have any questions, just ask in the comments box below.

How to Spend 7 Days in Vietnam

Vietnam itinerary 7 days – all tried and tested!

What to see in Vietnam in one week, South to North

Day 1 & 2. Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, markets
Day 3 & 4. Hoi An – shopping, beaches, great food and drink
Day 5 . Hanoi – shopping, water puppet show, the lake