7-Day Budget Trip Exploring Hanoi and Surroundings Itinerary

Have a leisurely breakfast at Giang Cafe and try the famous egg coffee. Then, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One-Pillar Pagoda.

For lunch, head to Bun Bo Nam Bo for a taste of this classic dish. Spend the afternoon exploring the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Dine at Quan An Ngon, a restaurant offering a wide range of Vietnamese dishes. Take a leisurely walk around West Lake to end the day.

Start your day with a street food tour, including a visit to the famous Train Street, with Hanoi Street Food Tour. Taste a variety of local dishes and immerse yourself in the vibrant food scene of Hanoi.

After the tour, have a late lunch at Bun Cha Dac Kim, known for its authentic bun cha. In the afternoon, take a cooking class at Hanoi Old Quarter Market and learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner at the cooking class. Spend the evening strolling around the bustling streets of the Old Quarter.

Take a day trip to Ninh Binh with a visit to Trang An Grottoes and Hoa Lu. Enjoy the serene landscape and ancient temples in this beautiful region.

Have a local lunch in Ninh Binh. Afterward, explore Mua Caves and enjoy a panoramic view of the surroundings from the top.

Return to Hanoi in the evening and have a relaxing dinner at Sen Tay Ho, known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Embark on a full-day Halong Bay Day Trip with visits to Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, and kayaking activities. Enjoy the stunning karst landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Indulge in a seafood lunch on the cruise. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the boat and taking in the breathtaking views.

Return to Hanoi in the evening and have a casual dinner at Bun Bo Nam Bo, a local favorite for its fresh and flavorful noodles.

Take a half-day trip to the Perfume Pagoda, a complex of Buddhist temples set in the Huong Tich mountains. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Yen River to reach the pagoda.

Have a vegetarian lunch at the pagoda. Afterward, visit the Thay Pagoda and the Tay Phuong Pagoda, known for their ancient architecture.

Return to Hanoi in the evening and have a farewell dinner at Nha Hang Ngon, a restaurant offering a variety of Vietnamese dishes in a charming setting.

Spend your last morning in Hanoi shopping for souvenirs and gifts at the Hanoi Old Quarter. Don't forget to bargain for the best prices.

Have a leisurely lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese Cuisine, with a view of the city. Afterward, visit the Hanoi Opera House and take a leisurely walk around the West Lake.

Transfer to the airport for your departure, ending your memorable budget trip in Vietnam.