Budget holidays

Vietnam Budget Trip

Good value Vietnam: Hanoi, a shared bay cruise and Hoi An's old town, with comfortable three-star stays.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inHanoi
RouteHanoi · Ha Long Bay · Hoi An
Places3 destinations
CountryVietnam
Ideal forBudget holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1BP9IQ

Best time to visit: October to December and March to April

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Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

Trip overview

Good value Vietnam: Hanoi, a shared bay cruise and Hoi An's old town, with comfortable three-star stays.

The route spends 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night in Ha Long Bay and 2 nights in Hoi An, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits budget holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Old QuarterHoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son TempleTemple of LiteratureOvernight bay cruiseSung Sot CaveTi Top IslandAncient TownJapanese Covered BridgeThu Bon River lantern boats

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Hanoi

Arrive via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Old Quarter: 36 trade streets

Day 2Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple and Temple of Literature

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple: Lake temple and red bridge
Temple of Literature: Vietnam's first university

Day 3Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Ha Long Bay hotel
Overnight bay cruise: Junk-style cruise among the karsts

Day 4Ha Long Bay to Hoi An

Fly from Ha Long Bay to Hoi An (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Hoi An hotel
An Bang Beach: Relaxed beach nearby

Day 5Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary and Ancient Town

My Son Sanctuary: Cham temple ruins, about 1 hour away
Ancient Town: UNESCO old town with lanterns

Day 6Depart from Hoi An

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Well-reviewed three-star or guesthouse stays in central locations
Shared tours where they save money without spoiling the experience
Free and low-cost sights given priority
Fewer hotel changes to cut transfer costs

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Hanoi: Walk around Hoan Kiem on weekend evenings when the streets close to traffic.
Ha Long Bay: Choose a two-night cruise into Lan Ha Bay for quieter waters.
Hoi An: Order tailored clothes on day one so there is time for fittings.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An
Ideal for: Budget holidays
Best time: October to December and March to April; March to May and September to November; February to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1BP9IQ

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Hanoi: October to December and March to April. Ha Long Bay: March to May and September to November. Hoi An: February to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.