6-Day Vietnam Trip Itinerary for You and Your Wife

Day 1: Arrival & Exploration in Hanoi

Morning: Arrive in Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi. Transfer to your hotel and freshen up.

Afternoon: Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, followed by a stroll through the Old Quarter.

Evening: Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show and dinner at a local restaurant offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Morning: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, including the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda.

Afternoon: Discover the Temple of Literature and visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Evening: Relax with a coffee at a quaint café in the French Quarter and enjoy a casual dinner nearby.

Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise

Morning: Depart early for Halong Bay (4-hour drive). Board a cruise ship for an overnight journey.

Afternoon: Cruise through stunning limestone karsts, visit Surprise Cave and kayak around secluded lagoons.

Evening: Enjoy a seafood dinner onboard and relax on the deck under the stars.

Day 4: Return to Hanoi & Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Early morning Tai Chi session onboard and breakfast. Disembark and return to Hanoi.

Afternoon: Fly from Hanoi to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Check into your hotel.

Evening: Visit Ben Thanh Market for shopping and dine at a rooftop restaurant with city views.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Morning: Explore the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace.

Afternoon: Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the Central Post Office.

Evening: Take a scenic stroll along the Saigon River and enjoy dinner on a river cruise.

Day 6: Mekong Delta Day Trip & Departure

Morning: Full-day excursion to the Mekong Delta — boat rides, local villages, and tropical fruit tasting.

Afternoon: Return to Ho Chi Minh City and prepare for your flight.

Evening: Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Flight (India to Hanoi return via Ho Chi Minh City): Approx. 14hrs total travel — ₹35,000 per person
• Hanoi city tours & attractions: 6-7 hours daily — ₹4,000 per person
• Halong Bay overnight cruise: Full day + night — ₹12,000 per person
• Flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (One way): 2 hours — ₹3,500 per person
• Ho Chi Minh City tours & attractions: 6-7 hours daily — ₹4,000 per person
• Mekong Delta day trip: Full day — ₹3,000 per person
• Accommodation: Mid-range hotels 5 nights — Approx. ₹12,000 total per night room
• Food and miscellaneous expenses: Approx. ₹1,000 per person/day

Total estimated cost (for 2 persons): ₹1,90,000 approx.

Tips

If you prefer a more relaxed trip, consider extending your stay by 2 days to explore cities like Hue or Hoi An at a leisurely pace. For a shorter itinerary, skip the Mekong Delta day trip and focus more on Ho Chi Minh City highlights.