Itinerary & Budget: 14D 13N in Vietnam

Globetrotter
06 Mar 2023 - 6 min read

Vietnam is the country you must visit and is one of the paradises for solo travelers. Its culture and history make Vietnam fascinating. You can find a variety of buildings and museums everywhere.

Vietnam also has a million tourist destinations that offer the charm of Vietnam. In Hanoi, for example, you’ll see locals wearing traditional clothes for religious and cultural events. With this itinerary & budgeting 14d 13n in Vietnam, you will have a pleasant trip. Check this out!

Day 1, Arrive in Hanoi

Hanoi Old Quarter

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The itinerary & budgeting 14D 13N in Vietnam on the first day is to Hanoi International Airport. The airport is located in the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi. Here are the things you can expect on your first day in Vietnam.

For the first day's itinerary:

Check-in to Grand Cititel Hanoi Hotel
The Old Quarter

From the airport, you can check in directly at Grand Cititel Hanoi Hotel. After checking in, you can relax for a while. In the evening, you can enjoy the nightlife in the Old Quarter.

Necessities

Cost

Hotel for 3D 2N

VND 8,229,796

Daily Meal

VND 493,787

Transportation

VND 493,787

Total

VND 22,389,044

Day 2, Cultural day

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On the second day, it's time for cultural tourism in Hanoi. The schedule on the second day is as follows:

Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Before leaving, you must have breakfast first at the hotel. Afterward, you will go to the Vietnamese Women's Museum using Cylo or local buses. After lunch, the next trip is to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Necessities

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Ticket to Women’s Museum

VND 164,595

Daily Meal

VND 493,787

Ticket to Museum of Ethnology

VND 164,595

Total

VND 1,399,061

Day 3, Relaxing trip

Hanoi Opera House 

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On the third day, it's time to relax by visiting calming places. The itinerary on the third day is as follows:

Hanoi Opera House
Hoan Kiem Lake

Take a short walk to enjoy the morning atmosphere in Hanoi. Towards noon, get on a local bus to the Hanoi Opera House. Then, you can relax at Hoan Kiem Lake in the afternoon.

Necessities

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Ticket to Hanoi Opera House

VND 411,489

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Ticket to Hoan Kiem Lake

VND 164,595

Total

VND 1,483,360

Day 4, Head to Ho Chi Minh

Dan Sinh Market

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Now, it's time to leave for Ho Chi Minh. If you take a morning train, you will have a 10-hour trip and expect to arrive at 17:00 local time. On the fourth day, you will be given free time to shop after hotel check-in. Schedule on the fourth day:

Check-in to Winsor Plaza Hotel
Dan Sinh Market, where you can find Vietnam war-era American memorabilia. This market is also known as the American Market/Yersin Market.

Necessities

Cost

Transportation

VND 1,069,873

Hotel for 4D 3N

VND 8,229,796

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Total

VND 9,795,456

Day 5, Explore Ho Chi Minh

On the fifth day, it's time for you to explore Ho Chi Minh. The schedule on the fifth day is:

Suoi Tien Theme Park

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Cu Chi Tunnels
Suoi Tien Theme Park

After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a local bus to Chu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi Tunnels used to be an area of underground villages from the expansion and war in Vietnam in 1965. After a two-hour ride, it's time to play at Suoi Tien Theme Park. It’s a popular theme park in Vietnam that offers various exciting entertainment.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Ticket to Chu Chi Tunnels

VND 246,893

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Ticket to Suoi Tien Theme Park

VND 411,489

Total

VND 1,565,658

Day 6, Classical tour in Ho Chi Minh

Saigon Opera House

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Well, on the sixth day, it's time to enjoy a classic tour of Ho Chi Minh. On the sixth day, you will be here:

Saigon Opera House
Reunification Palace

After breakfast, you will head to the Reunification Palace. Reunification Palace said as one of the most historical sites in Vietnam. This place is the unspoken story of the Vietnam War against American and French colonists.

After an hour or around 1 pm, you will head to the Saigon Opera House using a local bus. If you love to see classic French Colonial architecture but cannot see it directly in its country, come to Saigon Opera House. Saigon Opera House is one of the oldest opera houses in Vietnam, which was built around 1900 and is still operating now.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Ticket to Reunification Palace

VND 329,191

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Ticket to Saigon Opera House

VND 1,645,959

Total

VND 2,882,426

Day 7, Shopping in Ho Chi Minh

Ben Thanh Market

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It’s shopping time! The schedule for today is:

Ben Thanh Market & Saigon Square

Did you know that Ben Thanh Market is commonly known as the symbol of Saigon City? This market is also known as one of the popular tourist destinations in Saigon city. If you love to taste the local meals around Vietnam, this place is the answer!

Saigon Square is the best place to find designer & brand-name stores in Saigon. Not only that, but Saigon Place also offers various & unique cafes on every corner. Besides, the area is full of young local people spending time with friends on weekends.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 329,191

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Shop at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square

VND 822,979

Total

VND 1,647,957

Day 8, Move to Phu Quoc

Ho Quoc Temple

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On the first day, you will head to Phu Quoc by train. The schedule on the first day is:

Check-in to Harry Phu Quoc 1 Hotel
Ho Quoc Temple

After checking in, take a tour of Ho Quoc Temple. Ho Quoc Temple in Phu Quoc Island holds many historical Buddhist stories of Vietnam. While visiting Ho Quoc Temple, inhaling salty air from the sea surrounding the island will soothe your soul.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Ticket to Ho Quoc Temple

VND 164,595

Hotel for 4D 3N

VND 4,937,878

Total

VND 6,009,749

Day 9, Safari and Shopping

Street food stove in Phu Quoc

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We'll take you on a safari and shopping on the ninth day.

Vinpearl Safari
Phu Quoc Night Market

You will take a local bus to Vinpearl Safari and Phu Quoc Night Market. Vinpearl Safari is one of Vietnam's largest zoological parks, consisting of 400 species of plants and more than 4,000 species of faunas. This can be a perfect place to learn more about wildlife; kids will love it!

Start your journey to Phu Quoc Night Market in the evening after sunset. Don’t forget to try sea goodness, such as shrimp, grilled fish, boiled sea snails, and many more.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Ticket to Vinpearl Safari

VND 650,000

Phu Quoc Night Market

starts from VND 10,000

Total

VND 1,567,276

Day 10, Nature Walk

Kien Giang

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Enjoy Phu Quoc nature on the tenth day. Today's schedule is as follows:

Fishing Villages
Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve

After breakfast, you can take the local bus to Fishing Villages. Have a visit to Dương Đông Seafood Market to taste the fresh seafood. When the sun does not feel too light, you might want to continue your journey to UNESCO’s protected area, Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve. Find various shapes and colors of beautiful coral reefs to spoil your eyes!

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Fishing Village

Free of charge

Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve

Free of charge

Total

VND 907,276

Day 11, Head to Da Nang

Take a train from Phu Quoc to the city of Da Nang. Today's schedule is:

Check-in to Hadana Boutique Hotel Da Nang

After arriving, take your time to rest in the hotel and continue activities tomorrow.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 41,489

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Hotel for 4D 3N

VND 9,875,756

Total

VND 10,783,032

Day 12, Culinary Discovery

Vietnamese street food

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A pleasing culinary tour is a nice way to spend the day.

Min House Villa Da Nang
Banh Trang Ton

Before the culinary tour, you will be invited to Min House Villa to witness the beauty of local artworks. Here you will see traditional paintings and other traditional Vietnamese musical instruments, such as Tham Thap Luc, Bamboo Flute, and many more. After that, you will go to Banh Trang Ton. This culinary center serves traditional Vietnamese dishes and other market snacks.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 411,489

Daily Meal

VND 495,787

Ticket to Min House Villa

VND 246,893

Shop at Banh Trang Ton

VND 822,979

Total

VND 1,977,148

Day 13, Explore Da Nang

Golden Bridge Vietnam

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Explore the city of Da Nang, which includes:

Golden Bridge
Oasis Art Gallery

During the day, you will enjoy the artwork at the Oasis Art Gallery. Most of Vietnam's traditional artworks are displayed here. After a day of relaxing, you will enjoy the night view on the Golden Bridge and have free time. Golden Bridge has many café, knick-knacks kiosks, restaurants, and public parks to enjoy the night view.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 410,954

Daily Meal

VND 1,643,818

Ticket to Oasis Art Gallery

VND 246,572

Ticket to Golden Bridge

VND 164,381

Total

VND 2,465,725

Day 14, Back To Your Country

The last day in Vietnam, preparing before returning to your country. Enjoy some time before leaving Vietnam by having some great food & buying some souvenirs and gifts for your family at home.

Information

Cost

Transportation

VND 410,954

Daily meal

VND 1,643,818

Total

VND 2,054,772

Those are the itinerary & budgeting 14D 13N in Vietnam. This way, your trip to Vietnam can be well-planned, although you are traveling solo. Note that those budget plans haven't included flight tickets.

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