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Vietnam - 12D - Hanoi, Trang An, Tam Coc, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City | 12 Days

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12 days · 11-15 band Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly AdventureWater SportsBeachCityFoodSight SeeingSolo Trip
Itinerary budget
₹119,914 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹36,000 peak season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Discover Hanoi
  2. Day 2 Ninh Binh Escape
  3. Day 3 Cruise Ha Long Bay
  4. Day 4 Back to Hanoi
  5. Day 5 Welcome to Da Nang
  6. Day 6 Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
  7. Day 7 Marble Mountains & Hoi An
  8. Day 8 Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City
  9. Day 9 Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta
  10. Day 10 The Soul of Saigon
  11. Day 11 Chợ Lớn & Local Shopping
  12. Day 12 A Relaxed Farewell

Take days from this trip and others into Mix days, and we build one itinerary from them.

Experience Vietnam from north to south through a carefully curated mix of ancient cities, spectacular landscapes, local food and unforgettable experiences. Here’s a quick look at what each day has in store.
Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter, iconic landmarks, local cafés, hidden gems, French Quarter and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Journey into Ninh Binh for the spectacular Trang An boat ride, Bich Dong Pagoda and scenic countryside landscapes.
Sail through the emerald waters and limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay with an overnight cruise, onboard activities and a beautiful sunset.
Enjoy a peaceful sunrise on the bay, return to Hanoi, relax, explore the city at leisure and experience a traditional Water Puppet Show.
Fly to Da Nang and spend a relaxed afternoon at My Khe Beach and Son Tra Peninsula before watching the sunset at Linh Ung Pagoda.
Spend the day exploring Sun World Ba Na Hills, the iconic Golden Bridge, French Village, Fantasy Park and scenic mountain attractions.
Discover the caves and pagodas of Marble Mountains before exploring Hoi An's ancient streets, local food, basket boats and lantern-lit riverside.
Fly south and discover the energetic heart of Ho Chi Minh City through Ben Thanh Market, Nguyen Hue, colonial landmarks and a Saigon River cruise.
Combine Vietnam's wartime history with southern countryside as you explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and experience the rivers, villages and waterways of the Mekong Delta.
Discover Ho Chi Minh City's temples, Pink Church, War Remnants Museum and vibrant street-food scene before experiencing the energy of Bui Vien.
Explore Saigon's Chinatown, historic temples, bustling markets, hidden alleys and local food, with optional branded outlet shopping in District 1.
Enjoy a slow morning and leisurely Vietnamese brunch before completing your final shopping, checking out and heading to the airport for your journey home.

What you get

  • 12 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: March to April and Sept to November

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Day 1

Discover Hanoi 🇻🇳

  • Café Giang☕
  • Old Quarter - Discover Hanoi's Hidden Gems 🏮
  • Hanoi Social Club 🍽️
  • Hoa Lo Prison Relic 🏛️
  • Temple of Literature 📚
  • Cafe Phố Cổ
  • French Quarter & Hoan Kiem Evening Walk 🏛️

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Ninh Binh - Trang An & Bich Dong 🌿

  • Lifted Coffee & Brunch ☕
  • Hanoi → Ninh Binh 🚗
  • Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex🚣
  • Local Ninh Binh Restaurant🍜
  • Bich Dong Pagoda 🛕
  • Tam Coc Countryside / Village Car Drive 🚲
  • Return to Hanoi 🚗

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 3

Set Sail for Ha Long Bay 🚢

  • Approx. Price per couple
  • ₹26,000/-
  • ₹26,000/-
  • ₹30,000/-
  • ₹36,000/-
  • ₹37,000/-

Day 4

Back to Hanoi, A Relaxed Evening 🏮

  • Sunrise on Ha Long Bay 🌅
  • Breakfast & Final Cruise Activities 🍳
  • Cruise Checkout & Return Journey🚢
  • Return to Hanoi & Hotel Check-in 🏨
  • Old Quarter / Hoan Kiem 🍜Banh Mi 25
  • Relax & Explore at Your Own Pace ☕
  • Hoan Kiem Lake & Old Quarter Evening Stroll🏮

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

Welcome to Da Nang 🌴

  • Breakfast at Hotel / Nearby Café ☕
  • Flight: Hanoi → Da Nang ✈️
  • Hotel Check-in & Freshen Up 🏨
  • Bếp Cuốn Đà Nẵng 🍽️Hoang’s Kitchen Đà Nẵng- Vietnamese & Vegan Food 🍀
  • My Khe Beach 🏖️
  • Son Tra Peninsula Drive 🌴
  • Linh Ung Pagoda – Son Tra 🛕

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 6

Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge 🌉

  • Breakfast at Hotel / Nearby Café☕
  • Da Nang → Sun World Ba Na Hills 🚗
  • Sun World Ba Na Hills – Entrance & Cable Car🚠
  • Golden Bridge 🌉
  • Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Gardens & Debay Wine Cellar 🌸
  • Beer Plaza Buffet Restaurant
  • French Village 🏰

+ 6 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 7

Marble Mountains & Lantern-Lit Hoi An 🏮

  • Breakfast at Hotel / Café ☕
  • Marble Mountains ⛰️
  • Marble Mountains → Hoi An 🚗
  • Hoi An Ancient Town 🏮
  • Hoi An Heart Restaurants Mê Hội An Rooftop Coffee & Kitchen
  • Hoi An Market & Ancient Town Streets 🛍️
  • Cam Thanh Basket Boat Experience 🛶

+ 4 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 8

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City 🏙️

  • Breakfast at Hotel / Local Café ☕
  • Flight: Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City✈️
  • Hotel Check-in & Freshen Up 🏨
  • Local Vietnamese Lunch 🍜The Taste of Saigon (Veg friendly) 🍀
  • Bến Thành Market 🛍️
  • Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street 🌆
  • Saigon Central Post Office & Notre-Dame Cathedral Area ⛪

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 9

Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 🌿

  • Hotel Pickup 🚐
  • Ho Chi Minh City → Cu Chi
  • Cu Chi Tunnels 🪖
  • Local Vietnamese Restaurant🍜
  • Mekong Delta – My Tho 🌴
  • Coconut Village & Sampan Ride 🥥
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City 🚐

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 10

Discover the Soul of Ho Chi Minh City 🏙️

  • Phúc Long Coffee & Tea Express ☕
  • Jade Emperor Pagoda 🛕
  • Tân Định Church – The Pink Church🌸
  • Tân Định Neighbourhood Walk 🚶
  • Warning Zone Garden 🍜
  • War Remnants Museum 🏛️
  • Coffee Break / Hotel Rest ☕Bakes Bánh Pháp

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 11

Chợ Lớn & Local Shopping 🏮

  • Local Vietnamese Café☕
  • Bình Tây Market 🛍️
  • Thiên Hậu Temple 🛕
  • Hào Sỹ Phường Alley 📸
  • Chợ Lớn Dim Sum / Local Restaurant 🥟Shan DimsumTiến Phát
  • An Đông Market 👗
  • Soái Kình Lâm Fabric Market🧵

+ 4 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 12

A Relaxed Farewell to Vietnam 🇻🇳✈️

  • Slow Morning at the Hotel ☕
  • Brunch Café in District 1🥐☕Trung Nguyen Legend Café
  • Final Walk / Last-Minute Shopping 🛍️
  • Hotel Checkout🏨
  • Airport Transfer 🚕
  • Tan Son Nhat International Airport ✈️

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 12-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Vietnam itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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