Delhi to Vietnam: 5 Days 4 Nights Itinerary including Ha Long Bay Cruise & Ho Chi Minh & Da Nang

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & City Exploration

Morning: Arrive in Hanoi from Delhi and check in to your hotel. Take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter to soak in the local atmosphere.

Afternoon: Visit the Hoan Kiem Lake and the iconic Ngoc Son Temple, followed by a visit to the Temple of Literature.

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

Day 2: Ha Long Bay Cruise

Morning: Depart early for Ha Long Bay and board your luxury cruise. Explore the stunning limestone karsts and islands.

Afternoon: Onboard lunch followed by kayaking or swimming near the beautiful caves like Surprising Cave. Relax on the sundeck.

Evening: Enjoy a sunset dinner on the cruise, followed by optional squid fishing or simply stargazing on the deck.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Early breakfast on the cruise and disembark. Transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Afternoon: Explore Ben Thanh Market and visit the War Remnants Museum to understand Vietnam’s history.

Evening: Stroll down Bui Vien Street for vibrant nightlife, street food, and shopping.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang & City Highlights

Morning: Fly to Da Nang. Begin with a visit to the Museum of Cham Sculpture.

Afternoon: Spend time at My Khe Beach relaxing or swimming. Later visit the famous Dragon Bridge.

Evening: Dinner along the Han River with views of the illuminated Dragon Bridge.

Day 5: Departure from Da Nang

Morning: Explore the Marble Mountains, with its caves and pagodas offering panoramic views.

Afternoon: Return to the hotel for check-out and transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your flight back to Delhi.

Evening: N/A – Flight time.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake: 3 hours, $10 entry and meals
• Ha Long Bay Cruise: Full day (8-10 hours), $150 including meals
• War Remnants Museum & Ben Thanh Market: 4 hours, $8 entry and shopping
• Museum of Cham Sculpture & My Khe Beach: 5 hours, $12 (entries and transport)
• Marble Mountains: 3 hours, $6 entry and transport
• Domestic flights (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh & Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang): Approximately 4 hours total, $120
• International flights (Delhi to Hanoi & Da Nang to Delhi): Approx. 12-14 hours total, $400 (estimated)

Total Estimated Cost: $706

Tips

For travelers looking to extend the trip, consider adding an extra day in Hoi An near Da Nang to explore the ancient town and enjoy local crafts and cuisine. For those wishing to reduce the duration, skip the Ha Long Bay cruise and spend a full day exploring Hanoi’s cultural sites instead, or fly directly between the southern and central cities to save travel time.