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Day-by-Day Plan

Your 8 nights, day by day

North, central, south — the complete sweep covering the cultural triangle, the karst country, lantern-lit Hoi An, modern Saigon, and the working Mekong delta.

Airport transfer. Old Quarter orientation walk. Hoan Kiem Lake at sunset. Welcome dinner.

Temple of Literature. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum + One Pillar Pagoda. Ethnology Museum. Train Street coffee. Evening Water Puppet show. Optional vespa street-food tour.

Tam Coc rowboat. Hang Mua climb. Overnight in karsts.

Transfer to bay. Premium cruise. Kayaking, hidden lagoons, sunset Tai Chi, seafood dinner, stargazing.

Disembark. Return to Hanoi. Flight to Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An. Ancient Town walk. Lantern dinner.

Sunrise basket-boat. Tra Que herb village cycling. Tailor session. My Son Sanctuary. Cooking class. Lantern making workshop.

Flight to HCMC. Reunification Palace. War Remnants Museum. Notre-Dame + Post Office. Rooftop bar dinner.

Drive to Cai Be — the working Mekong (not touristy My Tho). Sampan ride through floating markets at dawn. Rice paper, coconut candy, honey workshops. Lunch at fruit orchard. Return to Saigon for farewell dinner.

Leisure breakfast. Ben Thanh Market shopping. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The Goldmine

What you'll actually experience.

Beyond the itinerary list — the moments, places, and tastes that make this trip unforgettable.

Sightseeing Hidden Gems Local Experiences Instagram Spots Food Highlights

Bucket List

Halong / Bai Tu Long Bay

Overnight cruise through emerald waters.

Heritage

Hoi An Ancient Town

UNESCO lantern town.

History

Reunification Palace

Where the Vietnam War ended in 1975.

Powerful

Cu Chi Tunnels

Viet Cong underground network.

Authentic

Cai Be Mekong

Working Mekong without crowds.

Offbeat

Bai Tu Long Bay

Halong without traffic.

Mystical

My Son Sanctuary

Cham Hindu ruins in jungle.

Rural

Tra Que Herb Village

Organic farming cycling.

Top Rated

Saigon Vespa Food Tour

District 1 food alleys.

Sunrise

Mekong Sampan Floating Market

Dawn ride through Cai Be.

Iconic

Ao Dai Photo Session

Traditional dress portrait.

Specialty

Vietnamese Coffee Lab

Tasting flight + egg coffee class.

Viral

Hoi An Lantern Streets

After dark.

Postcard

Bai Tu Long Karsts at Sunrise

From cruise deck

Architecture

Saigon Notre-Dame

French Gothic in District 1.

Cultural

Cai Be Floating Market

Sampans piled with pineapples.

Iconic

Pho Bo (Hanoi)

Original, clear, refined.

Cult

Banh Mi (Saigon)

French baguette meets Vietnamese soul.

Unique

Cao Lau (Hoi An)

Made only with Ba Le well water.

Regional

Mekong Elephant-Ear Fish

Whole fried, wrapped in rice paper.

Everything Else You Need

The travel guide you'd otherwise Google.

Visa, weather, costs, etiquette, packing — we've put it all here so you don't have to keep nine tabs open.

Visa & Travel Logistics

DOCUMENTATION & SUPPORT

Visa Type eVisa

Processing 3-5 business days

Visa Fee ~₹2,500 (~USD 25)

Validity 90 days from issue

Permitted Stay Up to 30 days (single or multiple entry)

Documents Passport (6+ months validity) · Recent passport-size photo · Travel itinerary · Hotel confirmation

Best Time to Travel

WEATHER · CROWDS · SEASONS

Jan Cool & dry · Excellent

Feb Best month · Tet (Lunar New Year)

Mar Pleasant · Ideal

Apr Warm · Great for north

May Hot · Avoid central

Jun Hot & humid

Jul Rainy · Avoid central

Aug Typhoon risk · Avoid

Sep Shoulder · Hanoi pleasant

Oct Best · Cool & dry returns

Nov Excellent · Crisp & clear

Dec Cool & dry · Festive

Packing Guide

CLOTHING · ESSENTIALS

Light cotton one warm layer (Hanoi cools Nov-Mar)

Comfortable walking shoes (Old Quarter cobbles, Hang Mua climb)

Light rain jacket (year-round monsoon possibility)

Modest clothing for temples (shoulders + knees covered)

Swimwear for Halong cruise beach segments

Mosquito repellent sunscreen

Universal adapter (Type A/C/G outlets)

Reusable water bottle filter recommended

On-Ground Costs

APPROXIMATE DAILY EXPENSES

treet food meal

₹150-300 per person

Mid-range restaurant

₹600-1,200 per person

Premium dinner

₹2,500-4,500 per person

Local SIM with data

₹500 for 30GB / 30 days

Vietnamese coffee at café

₹100-250

Local Etiquette & Tips

CULTURAL · INSIDER TIPS

1 Local Etiquette & Tips:

2 Remove shoes when entering homes and some temples. Use both hands when giving or receiving items. Avoid

3 touching anyone's head. Bargaining is expected at markets — 30-50% off the first quote. Tipping not customary

4 but appreciated (₹50-100 for guides, 10% in upscale restaurants). Dress modestly at religious sites. Saying 'xin

5 chào' (hello) and 'cảm ơn' (thank you) goes a long way.

Connectivity & Practical

SIM · CURRENCY · POWER

Local SIM Viettel / Vinaphone / Mobifone (eSIM available)

4G+ coverage nationwide 5G in major cities

Free WiFi in most hotels cafés, restaurants

Power Bank 220V, plug types A, C, G — universal adapter needed

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What you'll actually experience.

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