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8 Days in Vietnam: From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Niran Vijayakumar

Niran Vijayakumar

12 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic journey through Vietnam's vibrant cities. Discover the rich cultural heritage of Hanoi, explore the natural wonders of Da Nang, and immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1Cultural Delights in Hanoi
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$20

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$ 3

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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$20
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
Day 2Thrills and Excitement in Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park
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$100

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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$100
Day 3History and Entertainment in Hanoi
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$140

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$ 3

Temple Of Literature
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
12 - 15 min

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
13 - 20 min

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Hanoi Opera House
Ornate performing arts hall opened in 1911 & staging classical music, dance & opera performances.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $1192 In total

Activities & Food:$1180
Transport:$12

Trip to Da Nang

Day 1Cultural Delights in Hanoi
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$55

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$ 3

Han Market
Buzzing, multi-level indoor market with vendors selling food, clothing, fabrics & housewares.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
18 - 22 min

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The Marble Mountains
Network of 5 marble mountains with multiple caves, elaborate temples & viewing outlooks.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
Day 2Thrills and Excitement in Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park
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$300

Ba Na Hills SunWorld
Theme park with adrenaline rides, a cable car & panoramic mountain views from its Golden Bridge.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$300
Day 3History and Entertainment in Hanoi
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$305

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$ 3

Ba Na Hills
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$300
68 - 82 min

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Con Market
Sprawling, buzzing market with thousands of vendors for produce, street food, clothing & housewares.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $1192 In total

Activities & Food:$1180
Transport:$12

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1Cultural Delights in Hanoi
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$150

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
10 - 15 min

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Bitexco Financial Tower
Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$100
Day 2Thrills and Excitement in Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park
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$110

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$ 3

War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
30 - 36 min

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Suoi Tien Theme Park
Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$80

Budget breakdown: $1192 In total

Activities & Food:$1180
Transport:$12