Private transfer from SGN to your 4/5★ hotel in District 1. Recommended hotels with good vegetarian options: Park Hyatt Saigon (5★), Hotel Nikko Saigon (5★), The Myst Dong Khoi (4★).
Evening stroll along Nguyen Hue walking street and the Saigon riverfront to absorb the city vibe and take photos; area is lively at dusk and open 24/7.
Dinner at Hum Vegetarian Tea House (popular modern Vietnamese veg; typically open ~07:30–22:00) or at your hotel's vegetarian-friendly restaurant for convenience.
Enjoy a substantial breakfast buffet at the hotel; request vegetarian items and ask for no fish sauce if preferred. Most hotel breakfasts run 06:00–10:00.
Private car with an English-speaking guide visits the War Remnants Museum (open ~07:30–17:00), Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior and nearby basilica; open daytime), and the Central Post Office for colonial architecture and context.
Explore Ben Thanh Market (open ~06:00–19:00) for handicrafts, clothing and packaged vegetarian snacks. Great spot to bargain and try local fruit or sweets.
Private transfer and English-speaking guide to Cu Chi Tunnels (site open ~07:00–17:00). Experience tunnel sections, historical exhibits and guided explanations of Viet Cong guerrilla life.
Enjoy an early breakfast and check out; private transfer to SGN domestic terminal. For international→domestic separate tickets, allow ample time; for planned itinerary allow 2–3 hours total transfer time at the airport.
Take a short domestic flight to Da Nang. Flights between SGN and DAD run multiple times daily; book earlier flights to maximise your first day in Da Nang.
Private transfer to a 4/5★ beachfront or city hotel: Furama Resort Danang (5★), InterContinental Danang (5★) or Novotel Danang Premier (4★). Confirm vegetarian options and proximity to beach.
Short scenic drive (30–45 minutes) to Hoi An with a private English-speaking guide. Walk the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, see the Japanese Covered Bridge and traditional merchant houses (museums usually open 08:00–17:00).
Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in Hoi An, trying local dishes adapted for vegetarians; many Hoi An eateries are open 09:00–21:00 and happy to adapt classics.
Browse tailors (if interested) and stroll the riverside; if you stay into the evening, Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets are especially pretty (lanterns glow from dusk).
Private car and English-speaking guide to Ba Na Hills. Visit the Golden Bridge, French Village, and gardens; cable cars operate approximately 07:00–22:00 but check seasonal times and park opening hours.
Visit the Cham Sculpture Museum (opens ~08:00–17:00) to learn about Champa art, or explore Han Market for souvenirs and local vegetarian street snacks.
Have a final special vegetarian dinner at your hotel’s fine dining or at a recommended top-rated vegetarian-friendly restaurant (reserve ahead if possible).
Early breakfast and hotel check-out; private transfer to Da Nang airport for your morning domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Confirm luggage and boarding times.
Short domestic flight returning you to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Allow at least 90–120 minutes to transfer from domestic to international terminals and clear security/immigration.