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Việt Nam

Vietnam for First Timers

Jan 2024
<$1,000 SGD per person
Couple trip
11 days

Route Overview

Ho Chi Minh3 nightsNha Trang3 nightsDa Lat2 nightsHanoi3 nights
Flight from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City (~2h)

Fly from Singapore to HCM (about 2 hours). So many sights to cover in Saigon! Spread these across your 3 days here. Start with the historical spots (War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace), then explore the charming Cafe Apartment building near Nguyen Hue Walking Street for a coffee with views.

Places to visit
War Remnants MuseumReunification PalaceNotre Dame CathedralSaigon Central Post OfficeTan Dinh Church (Pink Church)Ben Thanh MarketIndependence PalaceChinatown (Cholon)Thien Hau TempleCafe ApartmentNguyen Hue Walking StreetTurtle Lake
Must-try food
Street food around Ben ThanhCafe Apartment (rooftop coffee)
Where to stay
Airbnb in District 1Budget-friendly
Be careful at Bui Vien Street at night. Stick to reputable bars, watch your belongings, and be aware of common tourist scams.

Full day Mekong River tour from HCM (7:30am to 5pm, lunch included). Cruise through the delta, visit local workshops, try coconut candy fresh. In the evening, head to Bui Vien Street for the famous backpacker nightlife.

Places to visit
Mekong Delta Day TourBui Vien Street (nightlife)
Must-try food
Lunch included in Mekong tour

Morning half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels (7:15am to 1:30pm). You can even fire an AK-47 at the shooting range there! After that, treat yourself to a massage, then hit Ho Thi Ky Food Street when it opens at 5pm. End the evening with a romantic stroll along Bach Dang Wharf Park by the river.

Places to visit
Cu Chi Tunnels (half day tour)Ho Thi Ky Food StreetNguyen Hue StreetBach Dang Wharf Park
Must-try food
Ho Thi Ky Food Street (opens 5pm)

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