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Vietnam Adventure: From City Lights to Ancient Delights

Linda Minou

Linda Minou

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Ho Chi Minh City, Hội An, and Hanoi. Discover vibrant markets, historic landmarks, and natural wonders. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of Vietnam.

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1Unveiling the Gems of Ho Chi Minh City
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$13

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$ 3

Louis Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

73 - 88 min

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Đại Nam Văn Hiến
Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
56 - 68 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market
Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Ho Chi Minh City
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$20

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$ 2

Louis Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Suoi Tien Theme Park
Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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Thuy Chau Ecotourism
Artificial eco-park with peaceful woodland & riverside walks, picnic spots & a swimming pool.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Exploring the Charm of Ho Chi Minh City
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$5

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$ 2

Louis Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 min

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Buu Long Tourist Area
Scenic park offering picturesque hilltop views, kids' playgrounds & swan-boat rides on a lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
54 - 65 min

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Tao Dan Park
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Immersion in History and Culture of Ho Chi Minh City
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$50

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$ 2

Louis Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Ornate 19th-century French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Saigon Skydeck
Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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Ben Thanh Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$220
Transport:$14

Trip to Hội An

Day 1Unveiling the Gems of Ho Chi Minh City
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$10

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$ 2

Cam Thanh Coconut Village
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Chùa Chúc Thánh
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Thanh Hà Terracotta Park
Park with traditional Vietnamese pottery made of terra cotta, including models of iconic buildings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Ho Chi Minh City
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$33

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$ 1

An Bang Beach
Tranquil, tree-lined beach featuring white sand, palapas, lounge chairs & eateries.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Quan Thang Ancient House
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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The Old House of Phung Hung
Preserved historic home with the original furnishings, plus a balcony & gift shop.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
Day 3Exploring the Charm of Ho Chi Minh City
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$20

Hoi An Market
Lively mix of vendors selling produce, clothing & souvenirs in an indoor hall & outdoor stalls.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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Old House of Tan Ky
Preserved 18th-century merchant's house, with guided tours of antiques-filled rooms & a gift shop.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Hội An Night Market
Evening venue with stalls selling street food, souvenirs & clothing in an upbeat environment.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$3

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$220
Transport:$14

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1Unveiling the Gems of Ho Chi Minh City
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$40

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$ 2

Thu Le Zoo
Small urban zoo with a variety of animals, plus amusement rides, boating & walking paths.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Temple Of Literature
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
13 - 20 min

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Hanoi Opera House
Ornate performing arts hall opened in 1911 & staging classical music, dance & opera performances.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Ho Chi Minh City
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$5

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$ 2

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
15 - 18 min

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Tran Quoc Pagoda
Long-standing Buddhist temple built on a small, charming island with numerous shrines.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Thong Nhat Park
Shaded, vibrant city park with a large lake, framed by mature trees, fitness paths & cafes.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Exploring the Charm of Ho Chi Minh City
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$25

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$ 2

Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park
Theme park with carnival rides, a small zoo & an aquarium with dolphin shows, plus a restaurant.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Cau Giay Park
Landscaped space with a pond & fountains, plus exercise classes, running routes & playgrounds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Yen So Park
Relaxed park for scenic photography, with trails leading around several lakes & wooded areas.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$220
Transport:$14