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9-Day Vietnam North-to-South: Hanoi → Halong → Da Nang (Ba Na) → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh → Mekong → Phu Quoc (Depart Delhi 08Nov — Return 16Nov 2025)

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Day 1: Depart Delhi

In flight → Hanoi, Vietnam on November 8, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast — Delhi airport or home

Have a hearty breakfast at home or at Indira Gandhi International Airport before check-in; international check-in opens ~3 hours prior to departure.
INR500, 45m

8:30am

Flight — Delhi (DEL) to Hanoi (HAN)

Depart Delhi for Hanoi; direct or one-stop flights take ~5–7 hours depending on carrier—book to arrive in Hanoi the same day. Confirm baggage and visa requirements before travel.
VND3500000, 6h0m

3:30pm

Arrival, immigration & hotel transfer

Clear immigration and transfer to your Hanoi hotel; allow 1–1.5 hours for arrival formalities and road transfer depending on traffic.
VND300000, 1h30m

5:00pm

Light walk — Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake

Stretch your legs with a gentle stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and the bustling Old Quarter; great for an introduction to Hanoi's atmosphere and early photos (open all day).
VND0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Quan An Ngon (District 1 style)

Enjoy a wide selection of Vietnamese dishes in a comfortable setting — a relaxed way to try many regional flavours after a long travel day (open evenings).
VND250000, 1h15m

Day 2: Hanoi Highlights

Hanoi, Vietnam on November 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast — Cafe Giang (egg coffee) or hotel

Try Hanoi’s famous egg coffee at Cafe Giang (usually opens ~07:30) or enjoy your hotel breakfast to fuel a full walking day.
VND80000, 45m

9:00am

Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple

Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and cross to Ngoc Son Temple (open ~08:00–17:00) to see local life and classic city views.
VND30000, 1h0m

10:30am

Old Quarter walking & street food

Explore the 36-street Old Quarter, sample street snacks (pho, bun cha, banh cuon) and shop for coffee or silk — streets are lively through the day.
VND0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — Bún Chả Hương Liên or local pho

Taste authentic bun cha (grilled pork and noodles) or a bowl of Hanoi pho at a recommended local spot for a filling midday meal (open midday).
VND150000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu)

Visit Vietnam’s first university with peaceful courtyards and historical exhibits (typically open ~08:00–17:00).
VND30000, 1h0m

7:00pm

Evening — Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

Watch a traditional water puppet performance (common evening shows ~19:00 and ~20:30) — a unique cultural experience that lasts about 50 minutes.
VND120000, 50m

8:30pm

Dinner — Old Quarter street-food crawl

Do a guided or self-led street-food crawl to sample snacks and desserts, finishing with a relaxed drink near the lake; many vendors operate until late evening.
VND200000, 1h0m

Day 3: Halong Cruise

Halong Bay, Vietnam on November 10, 2025

7:00am

Transfer — Hanoi to Halong Bay

Depart early by private car or shuttle to Ha Long (road transfer ~3.5–4 hours); leaving early helps you board a midday cruise and avoid traffic.
VND450000, 3h30m

11:30am

Board cruise & lunch onboard

Check in and board a midday overnight cruise—enjoy a seafood lunch while the boat navigates between limestone karsts; confirm the cruise's official departure time with the operator.
VND2200000, 1h0m

1:30pm

Kayaking / bamboo-boat excursion

Explore calm lagoons, hidden coves and floating villages by kayak or traditional boat—activities depend on tidal and weather conditions.
VND0, 1h30m

4:00pm

Visit cave or Titov Beach

Stop at a well-known cave (e.g., Sung Sot) or Titov Beach for a short swim and panoramic views; these attractions are daytime-only and dependent on itinerary.
VND0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner & evening on board

Enjoy fresh seafood dinner and optional evening activities on deck—squid fishing, sunset drinks or relaxed stargazing while anchored.
VND0, 2h0m

Day 4: Fly to Da Nang

Da Nang, Vietnam on November 11, 2025

6:30am

Sunrise & disembark

Enjoy a sunrise on deck and disembark after breakfast; allow time for transfer back to Hanoi airport if your flight departs from HAN (or arrange to meet a direct transfer to domestic flights).
VND0, 1h0m

10:30am

Flight — Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD)

Take a late-morning/early-afternoon flight to Da Nang—flight takes ~1h15m and gives you an afternoon in central Vietnam. Book flights that align with your cruise disembark time.
VND900000, 1h15m

1:30pm

Lunch — Bé Anh Seafood or waterfront café

Sample Da Nang’s fresh seafood or central-Vietnam specialties at a popular local restaurant; many places open through the afternoon.
VND250000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Marble Mountains or My Khe Beach

Visit Marble Mountains (open ~07:00–17:30) for caves and pagodas, or relax at My Khe Beach for a sunset stroll and a swim.
VND40000, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Waterfront restaurant or rooftop

Enjoy central-Vietnam flavours and a relaxed evening by the Han River or sea — try seafood or local grilled dishes.
VND250000, 1h0m

9:00pm

Evening walk — Dragon Bridge & Han River

See Dragon Bridge lit up at night and stroll the Han River promenade; on some weekends the Dragon Bridge has a 21:00 fire/water show—check schedule.
VND0, 45m

Day 5: Ba Na Hills → Hoi An

Ba Na Hills (Da Nang) → Hoi An, Vietnam on November 12, 2025

7:00am

Depart for Ba Na Hills

Leave early (around 07:00–07:30) to reach Ba Na Hills ahead of crowds; the drive from Da Nang takes ~45–60 minutes and the park opens from early morning.
VND200000, 1h0m

8:30am

Ba Na Hills cable car & Golden Bridge

Ride one of the world’s longest cable cars to the mountain resort (park hours commonly ~07:30–22:00). Walk the Golden Bridge, visit French Village, gardens and pagodas for great views.
VND900000, 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch — Ba Na Hills buffet or café

Have lunch at a buffet or café on the hill to recharge while enjoying mountain scenery; options cater to international tastes as well as Vietnamese dishes.
VND250000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Da Nang & transfer to Hoi An

Descend by cable car and transfer (~45 minutes) to Hoi An; check into your Hoi An hotel and rest before the evening.
VND300000, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Morning Glory Restaurant (Hoi An)

Savour Hoi An classics such as cao lầu and white rose dumplings at a well-regarded riverside restaurant (open evenings).
VND200000, 1h0m

8:30pm

Hoi An lantern walk (Ancient Town)

Experience the lantern-lit lanes and riverside atmosphere in Hoi An’s Ancient Town, beautifully lit from about 18:00–22:00.
VND0, 1h0m

Day 6: My Son & Fly South

Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on November 13, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast — Hoi An cafe or hotel

Enjoy Hoi An coffee and a light bánh mì or rice cake before heading to My Son; most cafes open by 07:00–08:00.
VND100000, 45m

9:00am

My Son Sanctuary half-day

Visit the UNESCO-listed My Son Cham ruins (open ~07:00–17:00) for evocative temple complexes and Cham history; guided tours usually take ~3–4 hours including travel.
VND500000, 5h0m

2:00pm

Return to Hoi An — lunch & shopping

Back in Hoi An, have a late lunch and consider a quick tailor fitting or lantern shopping (shops typically open until ~20:00).
VND150000, 2h0m

5:00pm

Transfer to Da Nang Airport

Drive (~45 minutes) to Da Nang Airport for an early evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City; allow extra time for traffic and airport check-in.
VND300000, 1h0m

7:30pm

Flight — Da Nang (DAD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Take an evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City (flight ~1h20m) to maximise your time—arrive and check into your hotel in District 1.
VND800000, 1h20m

9:30pm

Dinner — Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa or late Saigon meal

If you’re hungry after arrival, try an iconic Saigon bánh mì or a late dinner at a nearby restaurant open into the night.
VND120000, 45m

Day 7: Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta (My Tho/Ben Tre) → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on November 14, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast & depart for Mekong

Early breakfast at the hotel then depart (~07:00) by road to the Mekong Delta (My Tho or Ben Tre); road time is usually 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic.
VND100000, 45m

9:30am

Boat cruise, canal rides & village visits

Cruise the delta’s canals, explore small islands, visit fruit orchards and coconut workshops—most day tours include a local riverside lunch and run until mid-afternoon.
VND800000, 6h0m

4:00pm

Return to Ho Chi Minh City & rest

Drive back to Saigon and relax at your hotel ahead of an evening out — allow 1.5–2 hours for the return depending on traffic.
VND0, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Cuc Gach Quan or rooftop dining

Choose home-style Vietnamese dishes at Cuc Gach Quan or a rooftop restaurant for skyline views and a memorable dinner in District 1 (open evenings).
VND300000, 1h30m

Day 8: Fly to Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam on November 15, 2025

6:30am

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat & breakfast

Early transfer to SGN for a morning flight to Phu Quoc; most domestic airports advise arriving 60–90 minutes before departure. Have a quick hotel or airport breakfast.
VND0, 1h0m

8:30am

Flight — Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Phu Quoc (PQC)

Morning flight to Phu Quoc (about 1 hour) gives you nearly a full day on the island—book early to secure seats and convenient timings.
VND900000, 1h0m

10:30am

Hotel check-in & beach time (Long Beach or Sao Beach)

Check into your resort or hotel and head to Long Beach or Sao Beach for swimming and relaxation; many hotel breakfasts run until ~10:00–11:00—request early check-in if needed.
VND0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — beachside seafood shack

Savour freshly grilled seafood (fish, prawns, pepper crab) at a local beach restaurant—Phu Quoc is noted for its seafood and relaxed dining scene.
VND250000, 1h0m

2:30pm

Afternoon — snorkelling / island hopping

Join a half- or full-day boat trip to the An Thoi archipelago for snorkelling and swimming; many tours depart afternoon—confirm start times when booking.
VND1200000, 4h0m

6:30pm

Dinh Cau Night Market

Explore Phu Quoc’s lively night market (open ~17:00–23:00) for seafood stalls, local snacks and souvenirs—great for dinner if you prefer market food.
VND200000, 2h0m

Day 9: Return Home

Phu Quoc → Ho Chi Minh City → Delhi, India on November 16, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & hotel check-out

Have an early breakfast and check out; arrange hotel transfer to Phu Quoc airport. Domestic flights advise arriving 45–60 minutes before departure.
VND0, 45m

9:00am

Flight — Phu Quoc (PQC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (about 1 hour) to connect with your international return flight—book a comfortable connection time (at least 2–3 hours).
VND600000, 1h0m

12:00pm

Transit & lunch at SGN

Allow time for immigration/transfer and enjoy a light lunch at the airport or a nearby cafe while waiting for your long-haul flight; international check-in opens ~3 hours prior.
VND150000, 1h0m

3:30pm

Flight — Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Delhi (DEL)

Depart on your international flight back to Delhi; flight durations and routing vary—confirm schedule and arrive at the airport well ahead of departure.
VND3500000, 6h0m

9:30pm

Arrival — Delhi (local time may vary)

Arrive back into Delhi (depending on routing and stops); collect baggage and clear immigration. Welcome home and allow time to recover from travel.
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