Want to Visit Southeast Asia

Vietnam

Duration 14 days Cost ~EUR 1,800 for two Season October-April Currency VND (Vietnamese Dong) USD 1 USD = 25,200 VND Lang Vietnamese

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

— Marcel Proust

Vietnam spans misty northern mountains to the lush Mekong Delta, with deep cultural richness in every region.

Why I Want to Visit

Legendary street food, diverse landscapes, welcoming people, and remarkably affordable travel.

Hanoi (3 days) — The chaotic Old Quarter, street food tours, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ha Long Bay (2 days) — Cruise through limestone karsts and emerald waters
Hoi An (3 days) — Lantern-lit ancient town, tailored clothes, cooking classes
Ho Chi Minh City (3 days) — War museums, Cu Chi tunnels, vibrant nightlife
Mekong Delta (2 days) — Floating markets, river life, tropical fruits

Pho Gia Truyen (Hanoi) — No-frills Old Quarter institution for Hanoi’s best pho bo since the 1950s. ~VND 50,000-80,000. 📍 Maps
Bun Cha Huong Lien (Hanoi) — The Obama-Bourdain bun cha spot with outstanding grilled pork and noodles. ~VND 40,000-70,000. 📍 Maps
Nha Hang Ngon (Ho Chi Minh City) — Open-air restaurant in a colonial villa with live cooking stations. ~VND 100,000-250,000. 📍 Maps
Morning Glory (Hoi An) — Central Vietnamese street food elevated to restaurant quality. ~VND 120,000-300,000. 📍 Maps
Banh Mi Phuong (Hoi An) — Legendary banh mi stall praised by Bourdain as Vietnam’s best. ~VND 25,000-40,000. 📍 Maps

Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa ★★★★ (Hanoi) — Elegant Old Quarter boutique hotel with rooftop bar. ~VND 1,800,000/night. Book
Hotel Majestic Saigon ★★★★ (Ho Chi Minh City) — Grand colonial-era hotel on the Saigon River with rooftop views. ~VND 2,500,000/night. Book
An Bang Seaside Village ★★★ (Hoi An) — Beachside bungalows a short bike ride from the ancient town. ~VND 900,000/night. Book
Nexy Hostel ★★ (Hanoi) — Stylish budget pods in the Old Quarter with a lively rooftop bar. ~VND 300,000/night. Book

Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour — Old Quarter tastings of pho, bun cha, egg coffee, and banh cuon. 3h, ~VND 600,000. Book
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise — Cruise through limestone karsts with kayaking. 10h, ~VND 1,500,000. Book
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City — Explore the legendary wartime tunnel network with a guide. 6h, ~VND 500,000. Book
Hoi An Cooking Class & Market Tour — Market visit and riverside cooking class for cao lau and banh xeo. 4h, ~VND 700,000. Book
Mekong Delta Day Tour — Boat through floating markets. 9h, ~VND 800,000. Book