almost 2 years ago we were lucky enough to spend an entire month in Vietnam traveling from the city
of hoim Min City all the way to the northernmost city of Sapa completely by bus we then took a
32-hour train back to Saigon before leaving the country Vietnam is one of our favorite countries
to visit in the world and although we loved every minute of our whirlwind trip there there are a few
things we would change if we were to spend another 30 days in the country we were lucky enough to
visit Vietnam once again recently and we were reminded of just how special this place is which
is why we decided to make for you guys our perfect 30-day Vietnam travel itinerary before we get into
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the perfect amount of time to travel the entire country of Vietnam and it also just so happens to
be the amount of time you will be given granted on a tourist visa for Vietnam but because we're
making this content for you guys we also took a poll on our community page and most most of
you said that if you were to travel to Vietnam in 2024 that you would like to spend 30 days
there so without further Ado here's our perfect 1- Monon Vietnam travel itinerary and if you think we
missed anything along the way leave us a comment down below to let us know Vietnam is a diverse
country stretching 650 km from the northernmost point to the southernmost with the two biggest
cities being on either end of the country you can choose to start in the north and work your
way down or as we did start in the south of hoim city and work your way up first stop hoim Min City
hoim men City commonly known as Saigon is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population
of around 9 million people as of 2023 the city is also the busiest International transport Hub in
Vietnam as the International Airport accounts for nearly half of all international arrivals to the
country and as soon as you step off the plane and into the bustling streets you can definitely feel
it hoim Min is separated into 14 different districts each with their own unique Vibe
and culture however if you're visiting for the first time it's probably best to stay somewhere
in District 1 as it is the most tourist friendly there is an abundance of hotels restaurants and
cafes that blend Vietnamese culture with French colonialism and if you're looking for a fun night
out of people watching then look no further than boy the N walking Street where crowds line the
sides of the road from around 700 p.m. onwards until the road shuts down at 2: a.m. here you'll
find plenty of bars and nightclubs that also serve delicious local Cuisine however don't expect to
get the cheapest prices as this is really an extremely touristy area for a more authentic
food experience we recommend the motorbike food tour run by Exo tours here local Vietnamese women
will drive you around to many different districts by scooter combining sightseeing with a culinary
experience like no other this was by far our favorite thing we did in our monthong stay in
Vietnam and is probably the best way to start your trip and if you're into history there are
a ton of museums in hoim Min City to choose from although some are a little more depressing than
others given the country's history we really enjoyed our time in hoim Min City and we think
spending four nights here to start your trip while you recover from jet lag is just a great way to
get acclimated to Vietnam Next Stop MOA for two nights from hot in you can jump on a bus to the
quiet fishing Village of mon a quick side note buses are by far the most popular and easiest way
to get around in Vietnam and they're surprisingly comfortable with onboard bathrooms and sleeper
seats that are more like beds plus some even have free Wi-Fi they're also reasonably cheap and you
can get a ticket almost anywhere in the country for under $10 to $20 MO is a beach resort town
along the sea in southeast Vietnam with a long Palm lined stretch of sand it's become a popular
getaway from hoim Min City for locals with a busy strip of hotels restaurants and shops but perhaps
the most surprising part of Moe was the natural sand dunes that make you feel like you're in
the middle of the Sahara Desert if you're feeling adventurous you can book one of the sunrise Jeep
tours that will take you to the perfect viewpoint before the area gets too crowded and trust us it
does the sand June tour is followed by a tour of the local fishing Village which we found quite
interesting as well as a trip to the natural wonder that is Red Cliff Creek and just in case
you're someone who enjoys trying some of the more exotic foods while you're traveling believe it or
not the local cuisine in Moe of choice is iguana local people cook iguana in seven different ways
grilled steamed fried fried roasted raw served in porridge iguana pie and served alongside
vegetables although I wasn't brave enough to try it on our trip as I was already having
some stomach issues but as they say went in Rome from mon you can get on another sleeper bus to the
larger beach resort town of NR where you can spend four nights it's about a 4-Hour Journey according
to Google Maps but don't let that fool you like most trips in v it will most likely take longer
so allow yourself up to 5 hours to get there n Trang is a coastal Resort City in southern
Vietnam known for its beaches diving sites and offshore Islands its main Beach is a long curving
stretch along Tran Fu Street backed by prominade hotels and seafood restaurants aerial cable cars
cross over to hree Island and the nature reserves of honm and honam Islands which are also reachable
by boat and have some amazing coral reefs our favorite part of N Train was visiting the beach
in the late afternoon for Sunset where you can see plenty of local families coming out to spend their
time flying kites and enjoying the cooler weather and also enjoying a couple of cold beers while in
the train you can also visit the Nar train walking Street to grab yourself some amazing street food
as well as some local arts and crafts we recommend getting around the Train by either grab taxi or
scooter both of which are extremely affordable next up one of our favorite towns in Vietnam
hoyan where you'll be spending three nights hoyan is a little bit of a longer bus ride from NR with
about 8 hours in total which is why we recommend buying a VIP sleeper bus ticket however if you do
get car sick don't expect to get too much sleep although the drive is very beautiful and we think
it's a great way to see the country it can be quite bumpy if you prefer a less bumpy ride
then you can always take a train which is only a little bit more expensive and also offers sleeper
cabins but just be warned you may need to share a cabin with others unless you purchase the cabin
for yourself of course and if you're traveling to hoan we recommend planning your trip around
the monthly Lantern Festival which is a sight to behold the hoyan lann festival is held on the 14th
day of the lunar month when the moon is at its fullest and brightest it starts around 600 p.m.
and continues on until around 10:00 many people choose to arrive early often before 6:00 p.m. to
enjoy the sunset and dinner before the glimmering colorful lanterns still a show here you can take
a boat ride through the river to take in the beautiful sights of the lanterns which is truly
a captivating experience and one not to be missed but don't worry because during the day there is
still plenty to do and the best way to get around here is by bicycle although it does get extremely
hot here so to avoid the midday heat we recommend doing most of your exploring either early morning
or late afternoon just a short to our bus ride from hoyan is the city of Danang Danang is
the commercial and Educational Center of Central Vietnam and is the largest city in the region and
the fifth largest city in Vietnam by population while we didn't spend a lot of time in dang we
really regretted not visiting some of the nearby natural wonders such as the marble mountains nonok
Beach and the bardar hills which is a mountain resort with a 5 km long cable car system which
carries guests up to Barnard's Peak at almost 1500 m above sea level as well as sonra Mountain just
a few miles away from the city center with some wild streams and Resorts along the seaside dang
also has some great night markets as well as the famous Dragon Bridge which is definitely a sight
to see at night Tang is also a great place to get a cheap flight to Hanoi as by now you're probably
sick and tired of the long long bus Journeys next stop Hanoi where you'll be spending four nights
the capital of Vietnam is known for its centuries old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast
Asian Chinese and French influences at the heart of Hanoi is the chaotic old quarter where the
narrow streets are filled with coffee shops local street food vendors as well as other local trades
there are many little temples including bah honoring a legend horse plus dong Jang Market
selling household goods and street food you can walk the old quarter relatively easily or choose
to take a petty cab for a more relaxing view of the area but be sure to pay a visit to the
famous Hanan km Lake which is right across the road from the old quarter and if you're looking
for night life in Hanoi then beer street is a perfect blend of Backpackers locals and even
businessmen they say if you can't make friends on beer Street then and you might be the problem no
trip to Hanoi would be complete without a visit to the famous train Street nestled in hano's Old
quarter this narrow alley attracts Travelers hoping to snap a picture on the active train
track and even catch a train where's by this alley is actually a residential area and many
of the locals have recognized the unique business opportunity that trained Street delivers and have
subsequently converted their houses into cafes where you can sip on tradition additional egg
coffee while waiting for the train to pass by this happens a handful of times throughout the
day but be careful though as like most places in Vietnam the street can get extremely busy so
get there early to grab a spot fun fact there have actually been many instances in the past
of accidents due to tourists not moving far enough from the moving trains causing the line to be shut
down on multiple occasions however we still think it's one of the most iconic things to do in Hanoi
ninin from Hanoi you can easily take a grab taxi to the scenic town of ninin for as little
as $40 which will take you just over 1 hour we were lucky enough to recently visit this
amazing town which may just be our new favorite destination in Vietnam it's a very chill place
to spend a few days after the craziness of Hanoi if you haven't seen our recent twart series of
ninin then go and check it out it's truly amazing but be warned it does get relatively cold in the
north of Vietnam in the winter months so make sure you pack accordingly we made the mistake
of not packing warm clothes and we had to purchase them when we got there which was
fine because there are so many clothing stores in both Hanoi and ninin ninin is lined with home
stays airbnbs and hotels and we really think you can't go wrong no matter which area you stay in
although there are no grab taxis here it is easy enough to get around by bicycle or scooter which
are both extremely cheap to hire some highlights of nimin are the tamco river paddleboat tour mua
cave and mua Viewpoint and the TV Temple as well as the abundance of beautiful scenery all of which
can be accessed by bike or scooter however we do recommend taking the convertible Jeep Tour
that we did it was so much fun and the driver even let us stop to fly our drone a few times
even though nimin is a relatively quiet Town there's still a lot of places to go out and
enjoy a great meal or a few drinks at night nimon really does have it all and we highly recommend
putting it on your Vietnam itinerary from ninin you can book a trip directly to Har Long Bay to
take a two night Boat Trip sailing on what is perhaps the most breathtaking scenery in the
whole country although it has become increasingly popular over the years amongst tourists we still
highly recommend a visit to halong Bay it's known for its Waters and thousands of towering Limestone
Islands topped by rainforests junk booat tours and sea kayak Expeditions take visitors past
Islands named for their shapes including Stone dog and teapot Islands you really can't go wrong
with any of the junk booat tours here however when we visited the bay we were on board the paradise
elegance and it was truly a five-star experience the food was 10 out of 10 as was the service and
they even had live music for entertainment P every night on board although some of the activities are
encouraged you're not obligated at all to leave the boat during the cruise and you can do what we
did which was enjoy a cold beer in the hot tub all to ourself while taking in the spectacular views
of how long bay this place might just be the most instagrammable place in Vietnam and last but not
least sappa finish up your trip in the northern town of sappa which is a town in the mountains
of Northwestern Vietnam it's a popular hiking spot and overlooks the terrace rice fields of the muang
HOA Valley and is near the 3,000 me tall fun shei Pang Peak which is climbable via a steep multi-day
guided Walk Hill tribes such as the hamong T and D make up much of the town's local population while
in supper we recommend visiting cat cat Village which is known for its natural beauty and herong
culture and traditions traditional wood Huts some serving as homestays Overlook the Mountainside
Ricefield Terraces on seab bridge visitors pass stalls selling Hong handcrafts homemade corn wine
and naturally dyed clothes on the way to tnar waterfalls cultural shows are performed at the
nahang dong through Center while we were in supper we splurged on our hotel and stayed at the hotel
delao which is a five-star property and honestly one of the nicest hotels we have ever visited in
the world the hotel which sits right in the center of town is designed by fusing the local culture
French history and vibrant Ambience of saer into one impressive property boasting incredible views
of the saer Valley and the famous rice fields the hotel Deo sappa has 250 rooms a gymnasium
multiple restaurants and an indoor pool it is by far the best hotel in Sapa however if this
hotel is out of your budget there are plenty of Cheaper options around and so that wraps up our
1- Monon Vietnam travel itinerary we have to give special mentions to the cities of H and
the Harang Loop two places in Vietnam we haven't yet been lucky enough to visit but as Vietnam is
one of our favorite countries in the world I'm sure it won't be long until we do if you guys
think we missed anything along the way please let us know Down Below in the comments and as
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