The perfect 21-day solo itinerary across Vietnam designed exclusively for independent travelers who want freedom + friends. Daily departures, no forced single supplement, only 10% deposit – join hundreds of solo explorers with Legend Travel Group every week!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Southeast Asia. This itinerary is built from real solo traveler feedback collected by Legend Travel Group – the #1 tour operator for solo travelers in Vietnam & Cambodia since 2008.
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Rice terraces and lifelong friendships (Source: Internet)You want the complete Vietnam experience – mountains to Mekong, street food to sunrise to lantern-lit ancient towns – but you don’t want to travel completely alone.
This itinerary gives you total independence during the day and a ready-made group of like-minded solo travelers every night. All accommodations, transport, and key experiences are pre-booked so you never worry about logistics, yet you keep the freedom to wander, eat, and explore exactly as you wish.
Legend Travel Group runs this exact 21-day route every Monday & Thursday with an average of 12–16 solo travelers per departure (age 22–55, 60% female, 40+ nationalities). Only 10% deposit required – balance due 30 days before departure. Cancel free up to 45 days prior.
Day 1–3: Hanoi – The Social Capital
Arrive Hanoi → Airport pick-up → Check into our flagship social hostel (private or dorm option) → Welcome dinner & Old Quarter night walk with your new group.
Day 4–6: Sapa & Hill Tribes (Overnight train)
Scenic overnight train → Trek rice terraces → Homestay with Black H’mong family → Cat Cat & Ta Phin villages → Return to Hanoi by sleeper train.
Day 7–9: Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay (2-night cruise)
Private transfer → 5-star small-group cruise (max 20 guests) → Kayaking, cave exploration, squid fishing, sunrise Tai Chi → All meals included.
Day 10–11: Ninh Binh – “Ha Long Bay on Land”
Limestone peaks, boat rides through rice fields, Trang An UNESCO site, Mua Cave viewpoint, bicycle through villages.
Day 12–14: Hue & Hoi An – Imperial & Lantern Magic
Domestic flight to Hue → Imperial Citadel → Night cruise on Perfume River → Drive over Hai Van Pass → Hoi An ancient town → Lantern-lit streets & tailor experience.
Day 15–17: Ho Chi Minh City – Energy & History
Morning flight → Cu Chi Tunnels → War Remnants Museum → Ben Thanh Market → Rooftop bar sunset with the group.
Day 18–21: Mekong Delta – Floating Life
Cai Be floating market → Rowboat through tiny canals → Homestay or boutique eco-lodge → Bicycle coconut plantations → Farewell dinner on the river → Transfer to HCMC airport.
Moments you’ll never experience alone (Source: Internet)No forced single supplement – private rooms at same price as twins
Maximum 16 travelers per group – easy to make real friends
24/7 English-speaking solo-experienced leader
All internal flights, trains, cruises, and transfers included
Daily free time – never “herded”
Hundreds of 5-star reviews from solo travelers just like you
The best kind of Vietnam Travel (Source: Internet)Hanoi & HCMC: Social boutique hostels or 3-star private rooms (your choice)
Sapa: Authentic homestay with hot showers
Ha Long Bay: 5-star small cruise ship (private cabin)
Hoi An: Riverside boutique hotel with pool
Mekong Delta: Riverside eco-lodge or homestay
Vietnam magic is better shared (Source: Internet)Choose your Monday or Thursday departure
Pay only 10% deposit today
Receive instant confirmation & pre-departure WhatsApp group
Meet your travel family at our Hanoi hostel on Day 1
Pay balance 30 days before departure – zero stress!
From USD 1,989 per person (private room option)
From USD 2,489 per person (private room – no single supplement)
Everything included: 20 nights accommodation, all transport (flights, trains, cruises, private vans), daily breakfast, 12 additional meals, all activities & entrance fees, 24/7 solo-experienced leader.
No awkward solo photos – always someone to capture the moment (Source: Internet)Best months: February–April & September–November
Pack light – 7 kg carry-on + small daypack is perfect
Bring earplugs for overnight trains & hostels
Download Grab app for cheap motorbike taxis
ATM fees are low – withdraw in VND, not USD
Q: Will I be the only solo traveler?
A: Never! Average 14 solos per departure – you’ll have instant friends from day one.
Q: Can I extend or shorten the trip?
A: Yes! Add Phu Quoc island, Cambodia (Angkor Wat), or Laos extensions – all seamless.
Q: Is it safe for solo females?
A: 100% – 60% of our travelers are women traveling alone. Private rooms & female leaders available.
Q: What’s the age range?
A: 22–55 (average 32). We also run 18–35 departures every week.
History lessons with people who become family (Source: Internet)Every booking plants 21 trees (one per day of your trip)
Zero single-use plastic on tour
All homestays & cruises are locally owned
Carbon-offset internal flights
Secure your spot with just 10% deposit today – spaces fill 6–8 weeks in advance!
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By Legend Travel Group – The Solo Traveler Specialists Since 2008
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