Ideal Destinations for a Summer Trip with Classmates

Planning Fun Activities and Expenses for a Summer Getaway with Classmates at 3 Famous Tourist Spots near Hanoi.

It's no coincidence that every soul assumes summer as the season for travel. The golden sunshine, sultry air, and always 'high-strung' mood due to summer plans make you want to escape the noisy, suffocating city. For class groups, a heavy academic year just passed means summer is the time to travel together to relax after a year of study and strengthen the bond among classmates.

Typically, a class group will go on a trip for about 1-2 days because the time frame is difficult to coordinate to match everyone's free days. Moreover, the cost of the trips also needs to be kept at a moderate level because not everyone in the class group wants to spend too much money on this trip. Therefore, our choice will be trips not too far from the city but still interesting enough and costing only around 500k-1 million VND. So where are those places? Let's explore 3 very suitable destinations for short trips with the class.

1. Travel to Co To Island

When mentioning northern coastal areas, one of the most 'worth-visiting' places is Co To Island. Co To Island is beautifully pristine with long, smooth white sand beaches, and crystal-clear blue sea. The services on Co To Island in recent years have also improved compared to a few years ago, so you can comfortably enjoy more amenities when visiting the island.

Key Points: Itinerary and Expenses

When it comes to itinerary, you'll need to take a car from Hanoi to Van Don for about 2 hours, then catch a ferry or high-speed boat to Co To. Here, you can freely choose your activities until departure. Alongside beach bathing and exploring famous addresses, you can also go night squid fishing or organize beach BBQs and campfires.

2. Thung Nai

Situated quite close to Hanoi, Thung Nai encapsulates the tranquil beauty of a mountainous forest area still preserving its pristine allure with the vast, stunning Thung Nai Lake resembling a sapphire gemstone. In Thung Nai, you can opt for activities such as bathing in Trach stream with its refreshing, clear water, admiring the majestic Bờ waterfall, or visiting the floating market at Bờ waterfall which convenes every Sunday morning. Alternatively, you can simply sit back and admire the serene scenery of the expansive Thung Nai Lake, rent a boat during full moon nights to the lake's center to marvel at the moonlit sky, and enjoy the cool breeze, which is sufficient to feel happiness and tranquility alongside close friends.

When visiting Thung Nai, you can also choose to rent a car for the convenience of a large class group. The average price for a 45-seater bus trip is around 4-6 million VND, depending on the transportation company and time. Upon arrival, you will only spend about 250k – 300k for a night's accommodation, three meals, plus additional negotiated services such as boat trips, sightseeing at tourist spots. Considering miscellaneous expenses along the way, personal room charges, a Thung Nai trip with a class group will only cost around 500 - 600k/person.

3. Cát Bà

Exploring the Beautiful Beaches of Northern Vietnam

When it comes to stunning beaches in the North, Cat Ba cannot be overlooked. Not only does it boast magnificent beauty with white sand and blue sea, but Cat Ba also receives many praises for its services. When visiting Cat Ba, you can explore famous sites like Cannon Fort, Monkey Island, go kayaking, and engage in various activities suitable for creating beautiful memories.

According to Young Intellectuals

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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook