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Hi everyone,
I’m planning my first solo international trip and decided on Vietnam. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks reading trip reports here and watching videos, and this is the rough itinerary I’ve come up with.
**8- 10 days**
Hanoi (2 nights)
Ha Long Bay cruise (1 night)
Ninh Binh (2 nights)
Da Nang (2 nights)
Hoi An (2 nights)
Ho Chi Minh City (1 night before flying home)

I’ll be flying from India and my budget is roughly ₹80k-₹1 lakh (excluding shopping). I’m more interested in good food, cafés, walking around cities, nature, and local experiences than nightlife.

A few things I’m still unsure about:
Is Ha Long Bay worth staying overnight, or should I do a day trip?
Any places that surprised you and ended up being your favourite?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve done Vietnam solo. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m planning my first solo international trip and decided on Vietnam. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks reading trip reports here and watching videos, and this is the rough itinerary I’ve come up with.
8- 10 days
Hanoi (2 nights)
Ha Long Bay cruise (1 night)
Ninh Binh (2 nights)
Da Nang (2 nights)
Hoi An (2 nights)
Ho Chi Minh City (1 night before flying home)

I’ll be flying from India and my budget is roughly ₹80k-₹1 lakh (excluding shopping). I’m more interested in good food, cafés, walking around cities, nature, and local experiences than nightlife.

A few things I’m still unsure about:
Is Ha Long Bay worth staying overnight, or should I do a day trip?
Any places that surprised you and ended up being your favourite?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve done Vietnam solo. Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m planning my first solo trip to Vietnam and would love some feedback from people who’ve been there.

Tentative plan:
Duration: 8-10 days
Travel month: September (flexible)
Starting from: India
Budget: Around ₹80k–₹1L excluding shopping
Places I’m considering: North to South

I’d love to know:
Which places are worth spending more time in?
Any hidden gems or less touristy spots?
Must-try food and cafés?
Common scams or things I should avoid?
Is my budget realistic?
Any itinerary changes you’d recommend?

If you’ve recently visited Vietnam, I’d really appreciate any tips or lessons you learned from your trip. Thanks in advance!