The original post: /r/travel by /u/where_the_hose_at on 2024-10-13 10:14:42.
Please let me know whatever we can remove or add, since our timeline was supposed to be 10 days.
Our budget is roughly 4,12,99,144.68 Vietnamese dong for 2 people
Thank you!
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (18th November)
• Flight to Hanoi.
• Check into a hotel in the Old Quarter.
• Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
• Explore the Stilt House and the One Pillar Temple.
• Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Giang
• Early morning departure for Ha Giang (6-7 hour drive or bus).
• Arrive in Ha Giang and get a motorbike or book a guided tour for the Ha Giang Loop.
• Begin the loop by riding to Quan Ba or Yen Minh, passing through scenic mountains and valleys.
• Overnight in Ha Giang.
Day 3: Ha Giang Loop (Dong Van & Ma Pi Leng Pass)
• Continue the Ha Giang Loop, passing the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass and exploring Dong Van.
• Visit local villages, scenic viewpoints, and enjoy the rural landscapes of Vietnam.
• Optional stop at Lung Cu Flag Tower (northernmost point of Vietnam).
• Overnight in Dong Van or Meo Vac.
Day 4: Ha Giang – Hanoi
• Complete the Ha Giang Loop, returning to Ha Giang City.
• Take a bus or private transfer back to Hanoi.
• Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Cruise
• Early morning drive to Ha Long Bay (4-hour drive).
• Take a Ha Long Bay cruise, visit the Dark and Bright Caves, and try water activities like kayaking.
• Option to practice morning Tai Chi on the cruise deck.
• Stay overnight on the cruise or in Ha Long Bay.
Day 6: Ha Long Bay – Sapa (Fansipan & Cat Cat Village)
• After breakfast on the cruise, head back to Hanoi and catch a bus/train to Sapa (5-6 hours).
• Afternoon visit to Cat Cat Village.
• If time permits, visit Fansipan Mountain via the cable car.
• Overnight in Sapa.
Day 7: Sapa (Lao Chai, Ta Van, Love Market)
• Full-day trekking in Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van Village.
• Visit Love Waterfall and Silver Waterfall.
• Explore the Sapa Love Market (if available).
• Overnight in Sapa.
Day 8: Sapa – Da Nang
• Morning transfer back to Hanoi, then fly to Da Nang.
• Check-in at your Da Nang hotel and visit My Khe Beach.
• Visit the Dragon Bridge in the evening.
• Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 9: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
• Day trip to Ba Na Hills Sun World: visit the Golden Bridge, French Village, and enjoy activities at Fantasy Park (including the Alpine Coaster).
• Visit Marble Mountains on the way back.
• Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 10: Hoi An & Departure to Ho Chi Minh
• Morning visit to Hoi An Ancient Town, Lantern Street, and the Fukian Assembly Hall.
• Take a Coconut Boat Ride in Hoi An’s countryside.
• Evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta
• Morning tour of Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Afternoon Mekong Delta sampan boat trip.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh and explore Bui Vien Street or enjoy a Saigon night food tour.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 12: Departure
• Depending on your flight, visit Ben Thanh Market or have breakfast at The Apartment Café.
• Fly back.