Vietnam 8-Day Trip: Saigon to Hanoi
Eight days up the country: Saigon's engines and Cu Chi, Hoi An's lanterns, and Hanoi's Old Quarter finale.
Days
8 days
Budget
400 USD
Style
Foodie
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City
Multi-CityFoodieCulture
Trip overview
- Three food cities in one country
- Hoi An's lantern evening
- The delta and the karsts
Best time to visit
February–April splits the north and south seasons best.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Saigon — arrival
- 🌆16:00The colonial core & rooftops
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Day 2 · Saigon — history
- 🕊️08:00Cu Chi & the War Remnants Museum
- 🕊️
Day 3 · Saigon — Mekong
- 🚣08:00The delta channels by boat
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Day 4 · Fly to Da Nang → Hoi An
- 🏮14:00The lantern town at dusk
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Day 5 · Hoi An — cooking
- 👩🍳09:00The herb-farm cooking class
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Day 6 · Fly to Hanoi
- 🍜16:00The Old Quarter's first pho
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Day 7 · Hanoi — Old Quarter
- 🥚07:30The 36 streets & egg coffee
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Day 8 · Departure
- ✈️10:00Train Street coffee & HAN
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 400 USD for 8 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- February–April splits the north and south seasons best.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Ho Chi Minh City are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🥖
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Saigon · $
🥟
Madam Khanh
Hoi An · $
🍜
Pho Bat Dan
Hanoi · $
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