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Vietnam - 14D - (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Nin Binh, SaPa, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh) | 14 Days

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14 days · 11-15 band Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Nin Binh, SaPa, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh ₹ 200000 - ₹ 300000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly AdventureWater SportsBeachCityFoodSight Seeing
Itinerary budget
₹270,000 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹52,000 peak season · ₹40,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi
  2. Day 2 Experience Hanoi Like a Local
  3. Day 3 Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise
  4. Day 4 Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh
  5. Day 5 Discover the Natural Beauty of Ninh Binh
  6. Day 6 Journey to Sapa
  7. Day 7 Welcome to Sapa
  8. Day 8 Fansipan & Cat Cat Village
  9. Day 9 Farewell to Sapa
  10. Day 10 Explore the Lantern Town of Hoi An
  11. Day 11 Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
  12. Day 12 Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City
  13. Day 13 Vintage Shopping Experience
  14. Day 14 Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

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Get ready to explore Vietnam from North to South with a carefully planned itinerary featuring iconic landmarks, hidden gems, authentic local experiences, scenic cafés, and unforgettable adventures—all designed to make the most of your journey.
Arrive in Vietnam's vibrant capital and settle into the charming Old Quarter. Spend the day exploring Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Train Street, bustling local markets, and finish with an authentic Vietnamese dinner.
Discover Hanoi through its famous cafés, learn to make traditional Egg & Coconut Coffee, indulge in a relaxing spa session, enjoy rooftop dining, and experience the city's lively nightlife at Beer Street.
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay and board your luxury overnight cruise. Sail through breathtaking limestone islands, enjoy onboard activities, witness a spectacular sunset, and spend the night amidst one of the world's most beautiful natural wonders.
Return from your cruise and journey to the peaceful countryside of Ninh Binh. Visit the colourful Incense Village, check into your countryside retreat, unwind at a scenic mountain café, and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Explore Vietnam's ancient capital at Hoa Lu, enjoy a peaceful Trang An boat ride through limestone caves, hike to the famous Mua Cave viewpoint, and witness some of the country's most spectacular landscapes.
Travel back to Hanoi while stopping at Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake and the Museum of Ethnology before boarding your overnight sleeper train to the picturesque mountain town of Sapa.
Arrive in Vietnam's stunning mountain region and enjoy panoramic cafés, the Alpine Coaster, scenic viewpoints, local farms, relaxing spas, and the vibrant Sapa Night Market.
Ride the scenic Funicular and Cable Car to the summit of Fansipan, known as the Roof of Indochina. Later, explore the charming Cat Cat Village and experience the culture of the H'mong people.
Enjoy your final day in Sapa with optional adventure activities, the spectacular Glass Bridge, local markets and traditional cuisine before boarding your overnight train back to Hanoi.
Fly to Da Nang and spend the afternoon discovering the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An. Wander through lantern-lit streets, local markets and enjoy a magical boat ride along the Thu Bon River.
Spend a full day exploring Sun World Ba Na Hills. Walk across the iconic Golden Bridge, discover the French Village, enjoy exciting attractions, and conclude the day with a relaxing evening at Dragon Bridge.
Fly to Vietnam's bustling southern metropolis. Visit the War Remnants Museum, the historic Giac Lam Temple, savour authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Ben Thanh Night Market and Bùi Viện Walking Street.
Spend the day discovering Ho Chi Minh City's hidden vintage boutiques, stylish cafés, creative apartment stores and local markets, making it a perfect day for shopping enthusiasts and coffee lovers.
Conclude your Vietnam adventure by exploring colourful local markets, the iconic Pink Church, peaceful cafés, Book Street, Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street and one final Vietnamese street food experience before your journey home.

What you get

  • 14 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)(September to November)

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Day 1

Welcome to Hanoi 🇻🇳

  • Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport
  • Hotel Check-in
  • Cafe Pho Co ☕
  • Hoan Kiem Lake
  • Ngoc Son Temple
  • Train Street & Railway Tuan Café
  • Dong Xuan Market

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Explore Hanoi today: Cafes, Cooking Class, Massage

  • Lifted Coffee & BrunchNote Coffee
  • Egg & Coconut Coffee Workshop
  • Hanoi Garden Restaurant🍀(Veg/Vegan Available)
  • Senses Spa
  • Viet Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
  • Ta Hien Beer Street (Pub Street)
  • Return to Hotel

Day 3

Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise 🚢

  • Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Ha Long Bay
  • Cruise Check-in
  • Lunch & Explore Ha Long Bay
  • Sunset Party
  • Dinner & Overnight Cruise

Day 4

Travel to Ninh Binh 🌾

  • Disembark from Ha Long Bay Cruise & Return to Hanoi
  • Private Transfer to Ninh Binh
  • Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
  • Check-in at Hotel in Ninh Binh
  • Tam Coc Mountain Side Café
  • Tam Coc Village Restaurant

Day 5

Explore the Beauty of Ninh Binh 🌿

  • Montana Restaurant
  • Hoa Lu • Trang An Boat Ride • Mua Cave Tour (Pickup & Drop Included)
  • Relax at your hotel
  • Chef Hien RestaurantSaffron Indian Restaurant

Day 6

Ninh Binh to Hanoi & Overnight Train to Sapa 🚆

  • Jubilant Coffee & Cake
  • Private Transfer to Hanoi
  • Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake
  • Hanoi Social ClubHanoi 1992Hanoi Coffee Station & Restaurant
  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  • Hanoi Station board Overnight Train to Sapa from

Day 7

Arrive in Sapa & Explore

  • Arrive at Lao Cai Railway Station & Transfer to Sapa
  • Cafe Bao Cap
  • Hotel Check-in
  • Alpine Coaster
  • Moana Café
  • MA Pet Farm
  • Thung Lung Xanh (Green Valley)

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 8

Fansipan - The Roof of Indochina 🏔️

  • Le Gecko Café
  • Mường Hoa Funicular, Fansipan Cable Car & Fansipan Summit
  • Fansipan Terrace Café
  • Cat Cat Village & Rainbow Mountain slide
  • Men Men Sa Pa Restaurant ⭐May Quan RestaurantCucina SaPa

Day 9

Farewell to Sapa & Overnight Train to Hanoi 🚆

  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Swing Sapa (Optional)
  • Glass Bridge Sapa (Rong May Glass Bridge)
  • Sapa Kitchen Art Restaurant
  • Sapa Square
  • Street Pizza RestaurantSapa Sky View restaurant
  • Shuttle to Lao Cai Railway Station & Overnight Train

Day 10

Welcome to Da Nang & Explore Hoi An 🏮

  • Flight to Da Nang & Hotel Check-in
  • Maharaja Indian Restaurant – Hội AnHoi An Heart Restaurant
  • Hoi An Market
  • Hoi An boat ride with lantern release
  • Hoi An Night Market
  • Hoi An Memories Show
  • Maazi Hoi An

Day 11

Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge 🌉

  • At your hotel or Gear Cafe & Bistro
  • Arrive at Sun World Ba Na Hills
  • Cable Car Ride
  • 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 12

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City 🏙️

  • Option 1: The Hanoi CaféOption 2: Bancông Café & Restaurant
  • Flight to Ho Chi Minh City & Hotel Check-in
  • Den Long – Home Cooked Vietnamese Restaurant
  • War Remnants Museum
  • Giac Lam Buddhist Temple
  • Ben Thanh Night MarketTry Bep Me in for dinner (One of the best vietnamese food)
  • Bùi Viện Walking Street

Day 13

Vintage Shopping Trail at Ho Chi Minh City 🛍️

  • Little Hanoi Egg Coffee Shop
  • Inspirée Vintage
  • Bliss Vintage
  • Cộng Cà Phê
  • Vintage Apartment Crawl
  • SPOT Hideout – Vintage Store
  • Tân Định Area Exploration

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 14

Discover the Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City 🌸

  • Cafe Oshima's
  • Tân Định Market
  • Tân Định Church (Pink Church)
  • Oasis Café – Koi Fish Café
  • Bếp Mẹ (Michelin Bib Gourmand)
  • Nguyễn Văn Bình Book Street
  • Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

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What exactly do I get?

The full 14-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?

Yes — use the mix-and-match block above. Each swap says in nights exactly what it displaces, so the trip stays 14 days. A swapped route is re-planned for you rather than this ready-made document.

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?

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