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