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Seems very rushed. I'd cut out one place. Hue needs time to enjoy I think and HCMC and Hanoi both have so much to offer. You are spending all your HCMC time in Cu Chi, and may have trouble getting back in time for the plane (you must be checked in at least half an hour before the plane leaves). Perhaps you can go into Hanoi and out of Danang and miss HCMC altogether? (there used to be a flight from Danang to Siem Reap but perhaps no longer)

Also if you are only in Cambodia for 4 nights I'd be inclined to spend them all in Siem Reap.

Once again great input, thanks to all !!!

I am thinking of maybe cutting Cuchi. This way I get another half a day in HCMC (considering this will give me 2 full days instead of 1.5 in HCMC) and also make it I am not worried about missing the plane.

In regards to Hue that really chucks a spanner in the works, I had really wanted to see the imperial citadel, BUT, maybve I will leave it and go to Ha Long instead.

What do people think is that the better option?, otherwise maybe I just do 1 day in Hue, and try squeeze in Halong bay?

Hey guys,

After the great input I am pretty happy with this itinery (the big loser here is Hue BUT its a good reason to come back!)

Arrive 9.40pm in HCMC

Day 1 - HCMC
Day 2 - HCMC to Hanoi (6pm-9.30pm, Plane from HCMC to Danang, then train to Hanoi)
Day 3 - Hoi An
Day 4 - Hoi An
Day 5 - Hoi An to Hanoi (6.00pm - 8.30pm, bus From Hoi An, plane to Hanoi)
Day 6 - Hanoi
Day 7 - Hanoi
Day 8 - Hanoi
Day 9 - Hanoi to Halong Bay (2 day Halong bay tour, depart Hanoi by bus or tour transfer at approx. 8am)
Day 10 - Halong Bay to Hanoi (arrive at Hanoi at approx. 4pm)

The only thing I am a bit unsure of is, IF the tour from Halong bay doesnt include transfers from Hanoi, how am I best getting there and back again, thinking I have to be at Halong Bay wharf before 12, and have to get back to Hanoi the following afternoon. I have looked through different threads and googled up things but cant find this out yet ?