Vietnam has been the top destination amongst Budget travelers these days thanks to cheap direct flights from major cities in India to Vietnam. I'll be sharing the perfect Itinerary for a relaxing yet memorable vacation from my recent trip to Vietnam.
Land in the capital city of Hanoi and relax at the hotel before heading out for a Hop-On Hop-Off bus for a city tour. The tour starts and ends at Hoàn Kiếm lake. Try the Vietnamese Coffee at The Note Coffee and Explore the night markets to shop for shoes and bags.
Start your day early with a visit to the Halong Bay. Visit the pearl museum on the way to learn about pearl harvesting from live oysters. Board the Halong Bay Cruise from the Marina Harbor. Start with lunch onboard the cruise, followed by a ride in the Bamboo boat or Kayak in the bay. Visit Asia's largest caves called 'Surprising Caves' for nature's mesmerizing wonders. End the tour with a dip in the pristine waters at the beach
Watch my complete video on Hanoi here -
Take a VIP Sleeper bus for a 6 hour journey to Sapa hill station from Hanoi. Spend the day at the resort enjoying the beauty of rice fields in Sapa.
Book a full day cab to visit the various attractions in Sapa Town. Starting with Cat Cat Village, Sun World Fansipan Summit and Heaven's Gate park. End the day chilling at one of the rooftop bars at overlooking the Sapa Lake.
Watch a my Sapa Vlog here and get to know why Sapa is so special.
After breakfast, take an afternoon VIP sleeper bus to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to take a flight to Danang. Reach Danang at night and spend the night at a hotel near the airport.
Check-in to a hotel near the Han river overlooking the Dragon Bridge. Spend the day taking a city tour of Danang covering Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Pink Church etc. In late afternoon, visit the Han Market before it shuts down at 7pm. If your stay falls on a Saturday/Sunday, you will get a chance to witness the Fire and Water show on the Dragon Bridge at 9pm.
Start your day very early to reach Bana Hills by 8am to avoid the crowds. start by visiting the Golden bridge (Hand Bridge). Followed by the Alpine coaster, amusement park, Lunar Castle and many other attractions. Take the return cable car by 5pm and head back to your hotel.
After a hectic day at Bana Hills, use this day to relax and unwind at one of the Spas in Danang. Spend the evening at My Khe Beach catching the sunset. Have an early dinner and head to the Son Tra Night Market for some shopping therapy.
Catch the spectacular fire show in my Danang Vlog -
Leave Danang for an overnight stay in Hoi An at Zest Villas and Spa. Start the day with a basket boat ride at the Coconut Forest. Spend the afternoon at the resort to avoid the harsh sun during the day. in the evening, venture out to the lantern street to take a boat ride and enjoy the evening vibes at Lantern Street.
Take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh from Danang airport. Check-in to any hotel in District 1 - around Ben Than Market. Spend the day taking a city tour of Ho Chi Minh on a hop-on hop-off bus, and visit the Bui Vein Walking street during the night.
Take a trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels to know about the struggles of Vietnamese War soldiers. Get a chance to explore and pass through the narrow tunnels with their informative guided tour. Spend the afternoon shopping at Ben than Market which closes by 8pm. You can also visit Saigon square shopping center, or Central Market (Taka Plaza).
Continue the shopping spree before you head to the airport to take a flight back home.