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Vietnam: 6-day Itinerary for October 2023

  1. Day 1: Explore Ho Chi Minh City
    23 minutes (5.4 miles) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    In the morning, take a walking tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and Central Post Office. For lunch, head to Ben Thanh Market and try some local street food. In the afternoon, explore the War Remnants Museum and enjoy a Cyclo tour around the city in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Visit the Mekong Delta
    2 hours 45 minutes (119 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a boat tour of the Mekong Delta, stopping at various villages and markets along the way. In the afternoon, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner.

  3. Day 3: Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
    29 minutes (15.3 km) from Da Nang International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Old Town and Japanese Covered Bridge. For lunch, try some Cao Lau noodles at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, check out the Tan Ky Old House and the Museum of Trade Ceramics. In the evening, take a boat ride on the Thu Bon River and enjoy the lanterns.

  4. Day 4: Visit Hue Imperial City
    3 hours 10 minutes (139 km) from Hoi An Ancient Town

    In the morning, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and take a boat ride on the Perfume River. For lunch, try some Bun Bo Hue at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. Return to Hoi An for dinner.

  5. Day 5: Discover Halong Bay
    3 hours 45 minutes (154 km) from Hanoi International Airport

    In the morning, take a boat tour of Halong Bay and visit the Surprising Cave. For lunch, enjoy some fresh seafood on the boat. In the afternoon, go kayaking and swimming in the bay. Return to Hanoi for dinner.

  6. Day 6: Sightsee in Hanoi
    32 minutes (22.3 km) from Noi Bai International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. For lunch, try some Pho at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Old Quarter and visit the Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, watch a Water Puppet Show and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Ho Chi Minh City, check out the Cu Chi Tunnels. In Hoi An, take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes. Consider a day trip to the Ba Na Hills from Da Nang. Lastly, don't forget to try the Vietnamese coffee!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Central Post Office (30 minutes, INR 10)
  • War Remnants Museum (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Cyclo tour (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Mekong Delta boat tour (8 hours, INR 1500)
  • Vinh Trang Pagoda (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Hoi An Old Town (4 hours, INR 200)
  • Tan Ky Old House (30 minutes, INR 50)
  • Museum of Trade Ceramics (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Thu Bon River boat ride (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Imperial City (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Thien Mu Pagoda (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Perfume River boat ride (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Halong Bay boat tour (6 hours, INR 1500)
  • Kayaking in Halong Bay (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Surprising Cave (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Temple of Literature (1.5 hours, INR 30)
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1.5 hours, INR 30)
  • Old Quarter (3 hours, INR 100)
  • Hoan Kiem Lake (30 minutes, free)
  • Water Puppet Show (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 4,130)
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