Vietnam is a land full of staggering beauty, embracing the urban metropolis cultures in all strength, encompassing a variety of diverse cultures and ethnicity. The beautiful country boats of multiple vistas and breathtaking cityscapes that will have you marvelling at the exhilarating views. Food has a special spot in this country- spices and herbs lend an enriching taste to the taste buds, compelling you to dig in for more. Spas and nightlife top off the experience as a whole!
Are you visiting Vietnam any sooner? Here's a well-curated 7-day itinerary that will give an experience into most of what the country has to offer. We bet you can't find a better one!
Budget: Enjoy this Vietnam trip under INR 30,000 (Including Flight Tickets)
Day - 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Morning
1. Locate Yourself at a Hotel Fitting your Budget
Wake up to the last day in Ho Chi Minh and head for your breakfast. As sad as it is, yes it would be the last buffet breakfast to hogg on as it's the last day. Nevertheless, make the most of it!
2. Head Out to Saigon Square Mall for a Retail Therapy
A much-revered art form of Vietnam, the water puppet show reflects a time when rice paddy fields were flooded, and villagers would put up a show by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water. This is Vietnam's form of puppetry which is extremely offbeat and heart-warming. If you're looking for a great experience in Hanoi that is unlike any other, this puppet show is a must! You'll not get enough of marvelling at the endearing dance and drama of the dolls!
Tip: Make sure you check for the availability of seats and timings before heading for the show.
Address: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang - Hoan Kiem - Ha Noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
6. Explore Hanoi's Artsy Culture and Chic Nightlife at Tadioto
Tadioto is an offbeat bar where art and drinks work in unison. An intellectual room full of artsy edges people flank the bar. Cocktails and Japanese items decorate the menu, and a bohemian interior elevates the mood and tone of the bar. The craft beer is unmissable if you're a beer aficionado!
1. Gorge Early from the Breakfast Spread at the Hotel
Start off with an appetizing breakfast at Croissland to binge on flavourful croissants, cakes and more. The quaint cafe is a picturesque one with great seating, food, and service. It emits a French vibe that will have you lost in the world full of bakes and cakes. If you have a soft spot for croissants, don't miss out on this one!
Address: 66 Ton Duc Thang, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
2. Take the Day-Long Halong Bay Tour - Venture into Islands, Caves, and Kayak Through a Cruise
SourceHalong Bay is a gem of Hanoi that every tourist has on its itinerary. Indulge in a scenic drive, passing from the rustic zones of northern Vietnam followed by a Halong Bay cruise. This tour, round-trip from Hanoi is an exciting day-long thrill that includes kayaking accompanied by delectable seafood lunch served, en voyage. A local tour guide enlightens you whilst you're awe-struck at the towering limestone karsts, drifting along the World Heritage-listed waters of Halong Bay. You will be marvelling at caves such as Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave).
Evening
3. Unwind at the Hotel
The Halong Bay tour is an exciting but tiresome one so you might want to head back to your hotel to take some rest.
Day - 7
Morning
1. Eat Yet Another Early Breakfast at the Hotel
SourceAnother hectic day of tour demands a wholesome breakfast! There's nothing better than a complimentary breakfast that is offered at hotels. From fruits, eggs, croissants, and even assorted meals, the buffet is usually best to hog on to prepare for the day! Alas, it's the last day! Make the most of it.
2. Enjoy the Last Leg of Your Trip by Taking a Day-Long Tour of Perfume Pagoda
SourceThe Perfume Pagoda or the inner temple is located at the heart of the spiritual site bearing a catacomb primarily of Buddhist temples built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich. At the heart of this complex lies the Perfume Temple or Perfume Pagoda in the Huong Tich Cave. It is lined up with multiple pagodas, mainly Buddhist sites. Seek good luck from the stalagmites inside the caves and take home some goodwill and prosperity. This site is usually a choc-a-bloc of tourists and due to its reverential beauty and enchantment. The dragon-mouth entry will make you go awe-struck by the sheer mysticism of this spiritual centre.
This tour includes transporting yourself to the region by boat across the Yen Stream. You'll also be able to take an aerial view from a cable car and admire the temple complex.
Address: Hương Sơn, Mỹ Đức, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Evening
3. Return to Your Hotel, Eat Dinner and Get Packed to Return Home the Following Day
SourceIt's time you wrap up to head home! Eat dinner at your hotel, relax and shed off the exhaustion before you head to your routined life.
Vietnam is an exhilarating beauty! It emits charm and glory like no other country. If you've restricted your travel to 4 days, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi are two of the best cities to cover. Stick to the itinerary, and you'll have a great time. Hospitality and tourism are unique and unmatched to any other, thus promising an awesome tour!
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