1. Use at most two hotel bases
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Vietnam Itinerary for 5 Days
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Direct answer: Five days is best spent in one Vietnamese region. A Hanoi–Ninh Binh–Ha Long Bay route or a Da Nang–Hoi An–Hue route offers more depth than adding a distant third city.
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2. Count arrival time honestly
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3. Choose one signature excursion
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4. Keep the final night near departure
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