About this trip
The budget way to do Vietnam – social hostels, local guides, the same tours.
Short on leave? Hanoi’s Train Street and night markets, a Ha Long Bay cruise or Ninh Binh, the lanterns of Hoi An and the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills – over the Republic Day long weekend. Social hostels in Hanoi and Hoi An, local English-speaking guides and the same tours – at a backpacker price.
Route
Hanoi › Ninh Binh / Ha Long Bay › Da Nang › Hoi An › Ba Na Hills
Highlights
Hanoi Train Street, Beer Street & night marketNinh Binh or Ha LongHanoi foodHoi An lanternsBa Na Hills Golden Bridge
Day by day
Day 1Xin Chào Hanoi! Train Street, Beer Street & Night Market
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and meet the common group pickup for the transfer to your hostel.
- In the afternoon, take an easy walk around the Old Quarter and follow a street-food trail.
- In the evening, visit Train Street, Beer Street (Ta Hien) and the weekend night market.
- The Vietnam Uncovered group arrives from the Ha Giang Loop late tonight.
Day 2Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay Excursion
- After breakfast, join a guided group tour to explore either Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay.
- In Ninh Binh, enjoy cycling through rice fields, a scenic boat ride through limestone caves and a short hike.
- Alternatively, visit Ha Long Bay for a cruise with lunch, kayaking, a cave visit and a hike. Return to Hanoi by evening and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3Explore Hanoi and Fly to Da Nang
- Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hostel.
- Spend the day exploring Hanoi at your own pace, visiting the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake while sampling local favourites such as pho, banh mi, bun cha and egg coffee.
- You can explore on foot or use Grab at your own expense.
- In the evening, take a flight to Da Nang and check in to the hostel in Hoi An or Da Nang.
Day 4Marble Mountains, Coconut Forest and Hoi An
- Happy Republic Day! Celebrate 26 January in Hoi An with the group.
- After breakfast, visit Marble Mountains to explore its caves, pagodas and scenic viewpoints.
- Continue to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest for a traditional basket boat ride through the lush waterways.
- Later, explore Hoi An Ancient Town, known for its charming yellow streets, Japanese Covered Bridge and local shops.
- In the evening, enjoy a memorable lantern boat ride along the Thu Bon River.
Day 5Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge
- Enjoy breakfast at the hostel before heading to Ba Na Hills for a scenic cable car ride.
- Visit the iconic Golden Bridge, famous for its giant stone hands, and explore the French Village, flower gardens and Fantasy Park.
- Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills before returning to Da Nang / Hoi An.
- Spend the evening relaxing at My Khe Beach or exploring the local night market.
Day 6Tạm Biệt Vietnam! Fly home from Da Nang (or add Ho Chi Minh City)
- Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hostel.
- You can choose to fly to Ho Chi Minh City, with the flight at your own expense, and explore attractions such as Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street after checking in to the hotel.
- Alternatively, you can transfer to Da Nang Airport for your return flight to India.
Stays & travel
Where you stay
- Hanoi (2 nights) – Little Charm Hostel, or similar – a bed in a mixed dorm (4- or 6-bed)
- Hoi An or Da Nang (3 nights) – Mad Monkey, or similar – a bed in a mixed dorm (4- or 6-bed)
Getting around
- Hanoi airport pickup on Day 1 – one common group pickup (early or late arrivals pay for their own transfer)
- Hanoi → Da Nang – domestic flight (included)
- Ninh Binh / Ha Long Bay – the tour's shared air-conditioned coach
- Da Nang, Hoi An and Ba Na Hills – private air-conditioned coach (16- to 29-seater, by group size)
- Da Nang airport drop on Day 6 – not included (book a Grab or taxi)
Day tours
- Ha Long Bay option – day cruise on the Sonata Cruise or similar: lunch on board, kayaking, a cave visit and a short hike. Pickup 7:00 AM from your Hanoi hostel; back in Hanoi by about 9:30 PM, where the tour ends.
- Ninh Binh option – full-day group tour: cycling, a 2-hour boat ride through limestone caves and a short hike. Pickup 6:45–7:00 AM from your Hanoi hostel; back in Hanoi by 7:30–8:00 PM, where the tour ends.
- Both are guided group (SIC) tours with an English-speaking guide.
What’s included
- 5 nights in social hostels, a bed in a mixed dorm (4- or 6-bed) – 2 nights in Hanoi (Little Charm Hostel or similar) and 3 nights in Hoi An or Da Nang (Mad Monkey or similar)
- Domestic flight: Hanoi → Da Nang
- Local English-speaking guides (no trip captain from India)
- Ninh Binh group (SIC) tour – cycling, 2-hour cave boat ride and hiking, with entries
- OR Ha Long Bay group (SIC) day cruise – lunch, kayaking, cave visit and hiking
- Marble Mountains, basket boat ride in Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, Hoi An Old Town walk and the evening lantern boat ride
- Ba Na Hills cable car ticket, entry and buffet lunch
- Meals as per the itinerary: daily breakfast and the buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills (Day 5), plus lunch on the Ha Long Bay option
- Hanoi Old Quarter walk, street-food trail, Train Street, Beer Street and night market on Day 1
- Common group airport pickup in Hanoi on Day 1
- All sightseeing transfers by private AC vehicle, as per the itinerary
- Bottled water on travel days
- All applicable local taxes
Not included
- International airfare (India ⇄ Vietnam)
- Vietnam e-visa – we apply for you at ₹3,500 per person, paid separately
- Ho Chi Minh City extension (flight, hotel and transfers at your own expense)
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Transport and food on the free day in Hanoi (Day 3), until the airport transfer
- Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, drinks and shopping
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested $3 per day)
- Airport drop in Da Nang on the last day
- Early check-in, late check-out, and airport pickups outside the common group pickup time
- Extra baggage charges on the domestic flight
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
Good to know
- You stay in social hostels in mixed dorms (4- or 6-bed). No private rooms on this price – want a hotel room on twin sharing and our trip captain from India? Ask for the With Indian guide price (₹46,999).
- Local English-speaking guides on the day tours; no trip captain from India.
- No discounts on this price. Runs with a minimum of 8 guests.
- Price ₹34,999 per person + 5% GST + 2% TCS. Vietnam e-visa ₹3,500 per person extra (we apply for you). Booking amount ₹20,000 per person.
- Group trip for ages 18–38.
- Group trip for ages 18–38. You stay in social hostels in mixed dorms (4- or 6-bed), which keeps this price low. Want a private room in a 3★/4★ hotel on twin sharing? Book the With Indian guide price
- You join the Vietnam Uncovered group, who arrive in Hanoi from the Ha Giang Loop on the night of Day 1. From Day 2 you travel together
- Ninh Binh / Ha Long Bay: a guided group (SIC) tour with an English-speaking guide
- This version has local English-speaking guides and no trip captain from India. No discounts on this price
- Republic Day (26 January) falls on Day 4 – we celebrate it together in Hoi An
Booking & payment
Payment plan · departure 23 Jan – 28 Jan 2027
| At booking | ₹20,000 per person booking amount |
| By 9 Dec 2026 | 50% paid – ₹18,742 45 days before departure |
| By 24 Dec 2026 | 75% paid – ₹28,113 30 days before departure |
| By 3 Jan 2027 | 100% paid – ₹37,484 20 days before departure |
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Total trip cost · per person
₹34,999
+ 5% GST + 2% TCS · total with taxes ₹37,484
min. 8 guests · no discount
Local guides · hostel dorm bed (4–6 bed)
Book with ₹20,000 per person · limited seats