Vietnam Backpacker Trail

Overview

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City the budget way — hostels, street food walks and overnight sleeper buses, with a Ha Long Bay cruise and the Mekong Delta thrown in for travellers who'd rather spend on experiences than hotels.

Highlights

• ●Ha Long Bay day cruise with lunch
• ●Street food walking tours in Hanoi & Saigon
• ●Hoi An ancient town cycling tour
• ●Mekong Delta boat trip
• ●Overnight sleeper bus/train travel between cities

Day-wise Itinerary

This itinerary is fully customizable — happy to tweak the pace, hotels or activities to suit your needs.

1. 1

   Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

   Hostel check-in, evening street food walking tour of the Old Quarter.

2. 2

   Day 2: Ha Long Bay Cruise

   Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise with lunch on board, return to Hanoi.

3. 3

   Day 3: Overnight to Hoi An

   Overnight sleeper bus to Hoi An, free morning to rest.

4. 4

   Day 4: Hoi An

   Cycling tour of Hoi An's ancient town and a half-day trip to My Son ruins.

5. 5

   Day 5: Overnight to Ho Chi Minh City

   Overnight sleeper bus/train to Ho Chi Minh City.

6. 6

   Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City

   Cu Chi Tunnels tour and the War Remnants Museum.

7. 7

   Day 7: Mekong Delta

   Full-day Mekong Delta boat trip with a local lunch.

8. 8

   Day 8: Departure

   Airport transfer from Ho Chi Minh City.