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8-Day Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City & Da Nang (Hoi An) — Nonstop Mumbai Return, 4/5★ Hotels, Vegetarian-Friendly, Private Car + English Guide

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Day 1: Arrival & Stroll

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 1, 2025

06:00am

Depart Mumbai (nonstop)

Board your nonstop economy flight from Mumbai to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Arrive at airport 2–3 hours before departure for check-in and immigration.
GBP450, 0h0m

02:30pm

Arrival & Private Transfer to Hotel

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★).
GBP15, 1h0m

04:30pm

Hotel Check-in & Refresh

Check in and settle — most hotels allow early luggage drop if room not ready. Confirm vegetarian dinner options with concierge.
GBP0, 1h0m

06:00pm

Nguyen Hue Walking Street & Riverside

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.
GBP0, 1h0m

07:30pm

Dinner – Hum Vegetarian Tea House or Hotel

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.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 2: City Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 2, 2025

07:30am

Breakfast – Hotel buffet (vegetarian options)

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.
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Half-day private city tour (car + English guide)

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.
GBP60, 4h0m

01:00pm

Lunch – Loving Hut or Com Chay near Ben Thanh

Eat at Loving Hut (chain with reliable veg options) or a local 'com chay' vegetarian rice eatery near Ben Thanh Market; many are open 10:00–21:00.
GBP8, 1h0m

02:30pm

Ben Thanh Market & Local Shopping

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.
GBP0, 1h30m

05:00pm

Saigon Opera House / Photo Stops

Drive past Saigon Opera House and the colonial administration buildings for photos; your guide can provide historical context.
GBP0, 0h30m

07:30pm

Dinner – Hotel or Veg Restaurant

Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant or try another local vegetarian spot recommended by your guide; confirm opening times (many open until 21:00–22:00).
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 3, 2025

06:30am

Breakfast – Early hotel buffet

Early breakfast at hotel (buffet typically from 06:00) — essential before a full-day outing. Pack sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
GBP0, 0h45m

07:00am

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

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.
GBP55, 8h0m

12:30pm

Lunch – Vegetarian request

Most day tours include a lunch stop — request vegetarian in advance; if not available, your guide will arrange for a vegetarian option en route.
GBP0, 1h0m

04:30pm

Return & Hotel Relax

Return to the hotel and relax by the pool or enjoy a short spa treatment; many spas are open until 21:00–22:00.
GBP25, 1h0m

08:00pm

Dinner – Hum or Hotel

Dinner at Hum Vegetarian Tea House or your hotel's vegetarian-capable restaurant; both offer contemporary Vietnamese dishes without meat.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 4: Fly to Da Nang

Da Nang, Vietnam on September 4, 2025

06:30am

Breakfast & Check-out

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.
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Flight SGN → DAD (approx. 1h20)

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.
GBP100, 1h20m

11:00am

Arrival & Hotel Check-in

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.
GBP140, 1h0m

01:30pm

Lunch – Local vegetarian cafe

Light vegetarian lunch at a local café or hotel; Da Nang has cafés offering vegetarian bowls, banh mi chay and salads (many open 09:00–21:00).
GBP8, 1h0m

02:30pm

Marble Mountains

Visit Marble Mountains (open ~07:30–17:30) to explore caves, pagodas and panoramic viewpoints; wear comfortable shoes for steps and cobblestones.
GBP3, 2h0m

05:30pm

My Khe Beach

Relax or swim at My Khe Beach (public, open all day) and enjoy the sunset — ideal wind-down after travel.
GBP0, 1h30m

07:30pm

Dinner – Hotel or On-Beach Veg Option

Dinner at your hotel or a beachfront restaurant that can prepare vegetarian dishes; request 'no fish sauce' as needed.
GBP15, 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 hotel; most 4/5★ hotels serve buffets from around 06:30–10:00 with vegetarian selections.
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Private transfer to Hoi An (car + English guide)

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).
GBP70, 6h0m

12:30pm

Lunch – Minh Hieu Vegetarian or local veg cafe

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.
GBP9, 1h0m

03:00pm

Tailor stops / Riverside & Lanterns

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).
GBP0, 1h30m

05:00pm

Return to Da Nang & Spa Option

Return to Da Nang and consider a spa treatment or pool time; many resort spas operate until 21:00.
GBP30, 1h30m

08:00pm

Dinner – Hoi An riverside (if staying) or Da Nang

Either dine by the Hoi An river for lantern ambience (if you stay late) or enjoy a vegetarian dinner back in Da Nang recommended by your concierge.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 6: Ba Na Hills

Da Nang, Vietnam on September 6, 2025

07:00am

Breakfast – Hotel

Early breakfast at the hotel to prepare for a full-day excursion to Ba Na Hills — hotels typically start breakfast from 06:00–06:30.
GBP0, 0h45m

08:00am

Ba Na Hills full-day tour (car + English guide)

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.
GBP85, 9h0m

12:30pm

Lunch – On-site vegetarian options

Lunch at one of the mountain restaurants; confirm vegetarian choices when booking as options vary between venues.
GBP12, 1h0m

05:30pm

Return to Da Nang

Return to your hotel and relax. Evening free for a casual beach walk or hotel amenities.
GBP0, 1h0m

08:00pm

Dinner – Hotel or Beachfront

Enjoy a calm dinner at your hotel or a beachfront restaurant; reconfirm veg menu offerings and fish-sauce preferences.
GBP15, 1h30m

Day 7: Local Culture & Free Time

Da Nang, Vietnam on September 7, 2025

08:00am

Breakfast – Hotel

Leisurely breakfast at the hotel; plan any last-minute shopping or relax by the pool or beach.
GBP0, 1h0m

10:00am

Cham Sculpture Museum or Han Market

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.
GBP4, 2h0m

01:00pm

Lunch – Local vegetarian cafe

Enjoy a light vegetarian lunch in Da Nang; try local rice bowls or a veg-friendly noodle dish.
GBP8, 1h0m

04:30pm

Free time – Beach or Hotel

Free afternoon to relax on the beach, enjoy hotel facilities or schedule any extra tours (motorbike city tour, cooking class with veg options).
GBP0, 2h0m

07:30pm

Evening – Dragon Bridge & Riverside

Visit Dragon Bridge and riverside promenade. On weekends the Dragon Bridge occasionally breathes fire/water around 21:00 — confirm schedule locally (typically Sat/Sun evenings).
GBP0, 1h30m

08:30pm

Farewell Dinner – Hotel or Top Veg Restaurant

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).
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 your morning domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Confirm luggage and boarding times.
GBP0, 1h0m

09:00am

Flight DAD → SGN (approx. 1h20)

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.
GBP50, 1h20m

01:30pm

Lunch – SGN Airport vegetarian options

Light vegetarian lunch at SGN airport; both domestic and international terminals have cafés and vegetarian-friendly outlets (confirm opening hours).
GBP8, 1h0m

05:00pm

Depart SGN → Mumbai (nonstop)

Board your nonstop return flight to Mumbai and complete immigration/boarding formalities at SGN international terminal.
GBP0, 0h0m

11:00pm

Arrive Mumbai

Arrive back in Mumbai and end of the itinerary. Allow time for immigration and baggage collection.
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