Budget-Friendly 3-Day Foodie and Cultural Adventure to Hanoi and Sapa, Vietnam

Day 1: Hanoi Budget Food Tour

Hanoi, Vietnam on April 26, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Street Food Stalls in Old Quarter

Start your day with affordable and authentic street Pho or Banh Mi, beloved staples for under VND 30,000 each.
VND90000 (approx VND30000 per person), 1h

8:30am

Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

Enjoy a free morning stroll around the lake and visit the temple with a small entry fee.
VND30000, 1h

9:30am

Walk the Old Quarter Markets

Explore local markets to experience vibrant life and sample inexpensive snacks from food vendors.
VND60000, 1h30m

11:00am

Light Lunch at Bun Cha Street Vendor

Savor Bun Cha, Hanoi’s famous grilled pork recipe, at an affordable price.
VND90000, 1h

12:30pm

Travel to Sapa by Budget Overnight Bus

Catch a comfortable but economical night bus to Sapa, saving accommodation costs and traveling overnight.
VND300000 (for 3 people), 8h
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Day 2: Sapa Nature & Market

Sapa, Vietnam on April 27, 2025

6:00am

Arrive and Breakfast in Sapa Local Eatery

Enjoy a simple but tasty breakfast like sticky rice or pho at a local affordable eatery.
VND60000, 1h

7:30am

Visit Sapa Market and Surrounding Villages

Explore Sapa’s colorful market and nearby ethnic minority villages by foot or affordable local transport.
Free or VND20000 for transport, 3h

11:00am

Lunch at Local Family-Run Restaurant

Try local specialties such as Thang Co, a traditional Hmong dish, at a very reasonable price.
VND120000, 1h30m

1:00pm

Return to Hanoi by Budget Bus

Take an afternoon bus back to Hanoi to maximize your time and limit expenses.
VND300000 (three people), 8h

9:00pm

Light Dinner near hotel in Hanoi

Grab some affordable local snacks such as spring rolls or fresh fruit before resting.
VND60000, 30m
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Day 3: Hanoi Markets & Departure

Hanoi, Vietnam on April 28, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Local Cafe

Have a budget-friendly Vietnamese coffee and banh mi at a local cafe.
VND45000, 45m

9:00am

Visit Dong Xuan Market

Hunt for affordable souvenirs and enjoy street food samples at Hanoi's largest market.
Free to browse, VND30000 for snacks, 2h

11:00am

Final Lunch at Street Food Stalls

Taste any favorite Vietnamese dishes one last time in an affordable street food area close to your departure point.
VND60000, 1h
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