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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Vietnam in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    20 minutes (6.3 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Explore the War Remnants Museum and learn about Vietnam's history. Take a stroll through the lively Ben Thanh Market and end the day with a sunset view from Bitexco Financial Tower.

  2. Day 2: Mekong Delta
    2 hours (94 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Take a day trip to the Mekong Delta and explore the floating markets. Experience the local life by visiting traditional brick kilns, coconut candy factories and bee farms.

  3. Day 3: Nha Trang
    1 hour 20 minutes (435 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Enjoy the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Nha Trang. Explore the Po Nagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda, and end the day with a mud bath at Thap Ba Hot Springs.

  4. Day 4: Hoi An
    1 hour 20 minutes (29 km) from Da Nang International Airport

    Take a walking tour of Hoi An's ancient town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Old House of Tan Ky and the Hoi An Museum of History and Culture.

  5. Day 5: Hue
    2 hours (103 km) from Hoi An

    Visit the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the Nguyen Dynasty's history. Explore the Thien Mu Pagoda and end the day with a sunset view from the Perfume River.

  6. Day 6: Hanoi
    2 hours (165 km) from Noi Bai International Airport

    Take a walking tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter and experience the local life. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. End the day with a water puppet show.

  7. Day 7: Ha Long Bay
    2 hours (144 km) from Hanoi

    Cruise through the stunning limestone cliffs and caves of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and squid fishing. End the day with a sunset view from the deck.

Recommendations

Don't miss the chance to try Vietnamese street food, especially pho and banh mi. Consider taking a motorbike tour to explore the countryside. Extend your trip to Sapa for a trekking experience. Book your hotels and flights at https://trip.tp.st/5u0O2Vxp.

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