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Unforgettable Vietnam: A Travel Itinerary for Explorers at Heart
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items This is an example of an itinerary I made for my mother’s 60th birthday. I wanted my mother to be pampered, so the accommodations are high-end, but I also wanted her to experience the true Vietnam. This itinerary isn’t just for mature female traveler...
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Hotels
Things to Eat
Things to See
Things to Do
Example Itinerary
Hotels
Great 4/5 star hotels with very affordable prices.
Ho Chi Minh City: A beautiful boutique hotel in the city with amazing views. Great attention to detail.
Anima Saigon Boutique Hotel
Lovely oasis with attentive staff.
The Jungle, Siem Reap
A great and not ‘too big’ glam resort on the beach of Mui Ne. It has a nice pool, very attentive staff and private access to the beach.
Sailing Club Resort Mui Ne
A high-end hotel with an amazing rooftop terrace and cocktails to enjoy the views in the evening.
Hanoi La Passion Premium Cau Go
Things to Eat
Must-try food and drinks in Vietnam!
Pho: Try this amazing clear broth beef soup. Delicious.
Vietnamese Pho
If you’re a coffee lover, you need to try this; iced coffee sweetened with condensed milk or regular coffee with egg!
Vietnamese Coffee
You cannot leave Vietnam without eating their spring rolls (with rice paper). They are healthy and served as an appetiser practically everywhere.
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
It’s a Vietnamese sandwich, different in every city.
Bánh Mì Recipe
Things to See
Things you want to see with your own eyes.
Hoi An: A short trip from Hoi An lies the imperial city of Hue with it’s palace. A guided tour is recommended for this trip back in time.
Hue Historic Citadel
Ho Chi Minh City: Water puppet show is a traditional type of art in Vietnam, definitely a must see for first time visitors!
Water Puppet Show
Go on a boat on the Mekong through the jungle like forest and go see the famous Cu Chi tunnels (where a part of the tunnels is enlarged for tourists). Don’t skip the war museum!
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour
This coastal town has another great secret - the sand dunes. You can rent a buggy or slide on the hilly dunes with local kids, or just explore them through small canyons.
Mui Ne: Sand Dunes
The train street is a real sight to see, stand inches away from a moving train! Add the street food tour and you're in for a treat.
Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit
Things to Do
Things you want to experience with your senses and will turn into amazing memories!
Hanoi: A little pampering with a beautiful Vietnamese boat, taking you through the wonderful landscapes of Halong bay. Visit caves, sunbathe in the pool or sea and enjoy the views from the cabin’s balcony.
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking
Hoi An: Lantern making class in the Old Town; learn an old craft of the beautiful traditional lanterns.
Hoi An Lantern-Making Workshop
Ho Chi Minh City: Visit this famous market, haggle away for souvenirs and have some local food from the stalls.
Ben Thanh Market
Learn the secrets of big chefs in Vietnamese cuisine. Get fresh ingredients at the market and eat your dishes at the end!
Ho Chi Minh City : Cooking class
Example Itinerary
This is a mash up of my past visits to Vietnam and a fresh itinerary made for my mom in her 60ies. Take a look :)
A 18-day trip to Vietnam (with 3 days in Cambodia) sample itinerary!
Mom’s Amazing Solo Birthday Vietnam Trip – From Saigon to Hanoi
