18/05/2026
π»π³ 7-Day Vietnam Itinerary
Balanced: Culture | Food | Relaxation
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Day 1 β Arrive in Hanoi
Focus: Cultural immersion + street food
Check-in: Old Quarter boutique hotel
Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
Explore Old Quarter (36 streets guild history)
Dinner: Street-side pho, bun cha, egg coffee
Optional: Water puppet show
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Day 2 β Hanoi Heritage
Focus: History + guided culinary experience
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex
Temple of Literature
Hoa Lo Prison
Evening guided street food tour
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Day 3 β Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
Focus: Scenic relaxation
2D1N luxury cruise
Kayaking + cave exploration
Sunset deck drinks
Fresh seafood dinner onboard
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Day 4 β Return to Hanoi β Fly to Da Nang
Focus: Beach downtime
Transfer to beachfront resort
Relax at My Khe Beach
Evening walk along Dragon Bridge
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Day 5 β Hoi An Ancient Town
Focus: Culture + cooking
UNESCO-listed Ancient Town
Japanese Covered Bridge
Vietnamese cooking class
Lantern-lit evening boat ride
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Day 6 β Hue Imperial City
Focus: Royal history
Scenic drive via Hai Van Pass
Imperial Citadel
Thien Mu Pagoda
Hue royal cuisine tasting
Return to Da Nang overnight.
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Day 7 β Departure
Relaxed breakfast
Spa treatment or beach swim
Depart from Da Nang
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π»π³ 14-Day Vietnam Grand Journey
North β Central β South | Deep Cultural + Culinary + Leisure Experience
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Days 1β4: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
(Follow the 7-day structure above with cruise)
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Day 5 β Fly to Ninh Binh (Optional alternative to Ha Long extension)
Trang An boat ride
Cycle through rice fields
Mua Cave viewpoint
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Days 6β8: Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
(As above, but slower pace with extra beach and spa time)
Add:
Marble Mountains
Tailor-made clothing in Hoi An
Private beach dinner
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Days 9β11 β Ho Chi Minh City**
Focus: Urban energy + war history
War Remnants Museum
Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
Ben Thanh Market
Rooftop cocktail experience
Evening food tour (banh mi, seafood, craft beer)
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Day 12 β Cu Chi Tunnels**
Half-day guided tunnel tour
Return for spa afternoon
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Days 13β14 β Mekong Delta**
Focus: Slow life + rural culture
Floating markets (Cai Rang)
Sampan boat ride
Coconut candy workshops
Riverside eco-lodge stay
Return to Ho Chi Minh City for departure
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Travel Logistics (From Australia β Perth Context)
Direct flights: Perth β Ho Chi Minh City (seasonal options)
Best weather: FebβApril (dry, moderate humidity)
Visa: Most Australian passport holders require an e-visa (apply online before travel)
Budget range (mid-range comfort):
7 days: AUD $2,200β$3,500 pp
14 days: AUD $3,800β$6,000 pp
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If youβd like, I can now tailor this to:
Luxury 5-star focus
Backpacker budget
Honeymoon/romantic
Adventure-heavy
Family-friendly
Or FIFO-friendly short high-impact reset trip
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