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7-night Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City & Da Nang (Hoi An) — Nonstop Mumbai Return, 4/5★ Hotels, Vegetarian-Friendly, Car Tours with English Guide

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Day 1: Arrival & Stroll

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 1, 2025

08:00am

Depart Mumbai (nonstop)

Board your nonstop economy flight from Mumbai to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Check-in 2–3 hours before international departure. Exact carrier depends on availability — book nonstop fares early.
GBP0, 0h0m

03:00pm

Arrival & Hotel Check-in (4/5★ suggestion)

Arrive SGN, private transfer to a 4/5★ hotel with vegetarian-friendly dining — suggestions: Park Hyatt Saigon (5★), Hotel Nikko Saigon (5★), or The Myst Dong Khoi (4★). Hotels offer varied vegetarian options and concierge can confirm menus.
GBP110, 1h30m

05:00pm

Nguyen Hue & Riverside Walk

Take an easy stroll along Nguyen Hue walking street and the Saigon riverfront to acclimatise; good introduction to city life and safe for evening photos (area open 24/7; best at dusk).
GBP0, 1h0m

07:00pm

Dinner – Hum Vegetarian Tea House or hotel restaurant

Dinner at Hum Vegetarian Tea House (popular, open ~07:30–22:00) for modern Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, or choose your hotel’s vegetarian-friendly restaurant for convenience and late service.
GBP10, 1h30m

Day 2: City Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 2, 2025

07:30am

Breakfast – Hotel buffet (vegetarian options)

Enjoy a hotel buffet with vegetarian selections (Common at 4/5★ hotels; ask for no-fish sauce options).
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Half-day city tour (car + English guide)

Private car and English-speaking guide will cover the War Remnants Museum (open ~07:30–17:00 — check schedule), Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior visit, typically open daytime), and Central Post Office — excellent for history and French-colonial architecture. Plan 3–4 stops.
GBP60, 4h0m

01:00pm

Lunch – Loving Hut or local vegetarian restaurant

Have a vegetarian lunch at Loving Hut (chain widely available) or a well-reviewed local ‘com chay’ (vegetarian rice) restaurant near Ben Thanh Market. Many places open 10:00–21:00.
GBP8, 1h0m

02:30pm

Ben Thanh Market & Thrift shopping

Explore Ben Thanh Market (open 06:00–19:00) for souvenirs, snacks and local crafts. Good for bargaining and trying street vegetarian snacks (look for 'com chay').
GBP0, 1h30m

06:00pm

Evening – Rooftop drinks or massage

Relax with a rooftop river-view drink or a 60-minute foot/Thai massage at a reputable spa (many open until 21:00–22:00).
GBP12, 1h30m

08:00pm

Dinner – Hotel or nearby vegetarian restaurant

Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant or another vegetarian-friendly spot; ask concierge for nearby high-rated vegetarian places open late.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 3: Cu Chi Day

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 3, 2025

06:30am

Breakfast – Early hotel buffet

Early breakfast at hotel; most hotels open buffet from 06:00–10:00. Important before a full-day excursion (bring water and light snacks).
GBP0, 0h45m

07:00am

Full-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour (car + English guide)

Private car & English-speaking guide to Cu Chi Tunnels (site open ~07:00–17:00). Expect historical explanations, tunnel experience and a short walk; returns mid-to-late afternoon. Wear comfortable shoes.
GBP55, 8h0m

02:30pm

Lunch – Included or local vegetarian option

Most tours include a simple lunch — request vegetarian when booking; if not, the guide can stop at a vegetarian-friendly place on return (12:00–14:00 typical).
GBP0, 1h0m

05:30pm

Return & Relax

Return to hotel; relax by the pool before dinner and review photos from the Cu Chi experience.
GBP0, 1h0m

08:00pm

Dinner – Dinner at Hum or hotel

Enjoy a relaxed vegetarian dinner at Hum Vegetarian or your hotel. Many places offer contemporary takes on Vietnamese classics without meat.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 4: Transfer to Da Nang

Da Nang, Vietnam on September 4, 2025

06:30am

Breakfast & Check-out

Early breakfast and hotel check-out; meet private transfer to SGN domestic terminal (allow 90–120 minutes between domestic and international segments if same-day connection — you are returning to international later, so we'll plan an afternoon arrival into Da Nang).
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Flight SGN → DAD (approx. 1h20)

Take a short domestic flight from Tan Son Nhat to Da Nang (book early for best fares). Domestic flights run frequently; arrive in Da Nang around mid-morning.
GBP50, 1h20m

11:30am

Arrival & Hotel Check-in (4/5★ beachfront options)

Check in to a 4/5★ beachfront or city hotel—suggestions: Furama Resort Danang (5★), InterContinental Danang (5★), Novotel Danang Premier (4★). All have vegetarian options; concierge can recommend local veg spots.
GBP130, 1h0m

02:00pm

Marble Mountains visit

Short drive to Marble Mountains (open ~07:30–17:30). Explore caves, pagodas and viewpoints — good half-day visit and close to the city.
GBP3, 2h0m

05:00pm

My Khe Beach relax

Late afternoon swim or beach stroll at My Khe (public, open all day) — great for sunset and easy walking distance from many hotels.
GBP0, 1h30m

07:30pm

Dinner – Hotel or vegetarian local restaurant

Dinner at hotel or choose a local vegetarian-friendly restaurant; Da Nang has several seaside restaurants with veg menus — ask concierge for the closest options open after 20:00.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 5: Hoi An Day

Hoi An (day trip from Da Nang), Vietnam on September 5, 2025

07:30am

Breakfast – Hotel

Breakfast at your Da Nang hotel; most hotels open breakfast 06:30–10:00 with vegetarian choices.
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Private day trip to Hoi An (car + English guide)

Short drive (approx 30–45 minutes) to Hoi An Ancient Town with a private car and English-speaking guide. Walk the UNESCO-listed streets, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls and old merchant houses. Hoi An Ancient Town is always accessible; many museums/attractions open 08:00–17:00.
GBP70, 6h0m

12:30pm

Lunch – Minh Hieu or local vegetarian restaurant

Lunch at a recommended vegetarian restaurant in Hoi An — enjoy local vegan/vegetarian Cao Lau-style or Vietnamese salads; most good restaurants open 09:00–21:00. Request vegetarian versions of local dishes.
GBP8, 1h0m

04:30pm

Return to Da Nang & Spa

Return to Da Nang early evening; optional spa or pool time (many resorts open spa services until 21:00).
GBP25, 1h30m

07:30pm

Dinner – Hoi An lantern evening (if staying late) or Da Nang

If you stay in Hoi An later, enjoy lantern-lit streets and a riverside vegetarian dinner; otherwise dine back in Da Nang at your hotel or a recommended veg-friendly restaurant.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 6: Ba Na Hills

Da Nang, Vietnam on September 6, 2025

07:00am

Breakfast – Hotel

Early breakfast before a full-day excursion to Ba Na Hills — hotel buffets usually open early.
GBP0, 0h45m

08:00am

Full-day Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge) tour (car + English guide)

Private car and English-speaking guide to Ba Na Hills (cable car operates ~07:00–22:00; theme-park areas open variable hours). Visit the Golden Bridge, French Village and gardens. Full-day tour due to travel and cable car time.
GBP85, 9h0m

12:30pm

Lunch – on-site vegetarian options

Lunch at one of the mountain restaurants — request vegetarian dishes when booking. On-site outlets typically serve both Vietnamese and international food (open midday).
GBP12, 1h0m

05:30pm

Return & Sunset

Return to Da Nang; enjoy a sunset stroll on the beach or rest at the hotel ahead of evening plans.
GBP0, 1h0m

08:00pm

Dinner – Beachfront restaurant or hotel

Dinner at your hotel or beachfront vegetarian-friendly restaurant. Da Nang offers seafood restaurants with vegetarian selections — confirm 'no fish sauce' on request.
GBP15, 1h30m

Day 7: Free & Local Sights

Da Nang, Vietnam on September 7, 2025

08:00am

Breakfast – Hotel

Leisurely breakfast and optional late checkout planning for next day flights.
GBP0, 1h0m

10:00am

Cham Sculpture Museum or Local Market

Visit the Cham Sculpture Museum (opens around 08:00–17:00) to learn about Champa culture, or explore Han Market for souvenirs and street vegetarian snacks.
GBP4, 2h0m

01:00pm

Lunch – Hotel or local vegetarian cafe

Light vegetarian lunch; many cafes offer Vietnamese salads, rice bowls and banh mi chay (vegetarian).
GBP8, 1h0m

05:30pm

Downtown evening: Dragon Bridge & Riverside

Visit Dragon Bridge and riverside promenade; on weekend evenings (Sat/Sun) the bridge breathes fire and water around 21:00 — confirm schedule ahead (shows ~21:00 on weekends only).
GBP0, 1h30m

08:00pm

Farewell dinner – Hotel or recommended veg restaurant

Enjoy a final dinner at your hotel’s fine-dining restaurant or a top-rated vegetarian-friendly downtown restaurant — book in advance for popular spots.
GBP20, 1h30m

Day 8: Return Home

Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City → Mumbai on September 8, 2025

06:30am

Breakfast & Check-out

Early breakfast and hotel check-out; private transfer to Da Nang airport for morning flight to SGN.
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Flight DAD → SGN (approx. 1h20)

Short domestic flight returning you to Tan Son Nhat to connect with your international nonstop to Mumbai. Allow sufficient time for domestic→international transfer (minimum 90–120 minutes).
GBP50, 1h20m

01:30pm

Lunch – Airport vegetarian options

Light vegetarian meal at SGN airport (most terminals have vegetarian cafés and international options — confirm opening times).
GBP8, 1h0m

05:00pm

Depart SGN → Mumbai (nonstop)

Board your nonstop return flight to Mumbai; arrive Mumbai same evening/night depending on flight schedule.
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11:00pm

Arrive Mumbai

Arrival in Mumbai and end of services.
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