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10-Day Vietnam North-to-South Itinerary: Hanoi → Ha Long → Da Nang → Hoi An (My Son) → Ho Chi Minh → Mekong → Phu Quoc (08–17 Nov 2025)

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Day 1: Depart & Arrive

In flight → Hanoi, Vietnam on November 8, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast — Home or Delhi airport

Have a nutritious breakfast before international check-in; arrive ~3 hours before departure to avoid stress.
INR500, 45m

8:30am

Flight — Delhi (DEL) to Hanoi (HAN)

Board your international flight; depending on carrier this may be direct or one-stop—flight ~5–7 hours to Hanoi.
INR25000, 6h0m

3:30pm

Arrival & transfer to hotel

Clear immigration, collect luggage and take a private transfer to your Hanoi hotel; allow 1–1.5 hours for formalities and transfer.
VND300000, 1h30m

5:00pm

Stroll — Hoan Kiem Lake & Old Quarter

Take an easy walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to adjust to the city and get first impressions (open all day).
VND0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Old Quarter street food (e.g., Bun Cha or Pho)

Try a relaxed selection of Hanoi street food in the Old Quarter; many stalls and small restaurants stay open late and are ideal after travel.
VND200000, 1h0m
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Day 2: Ha Long Cruise

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam on November 9, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast — Hotel or quick cafe

Light breakfast at the hotel or a nearby café before the road transfer; start early to avoid city traffic.
VND80000, 30m

7:00am

Transfer — Hanoi to Ha Long

Private car or shuttle to Ha Long (approx. 3.5–4 hours); choose an operator that times arrival for the midday cruise check-in.
VND450000, 3h30m

11:30am

Board cruise & lunch onboard

Check in and board a midday overnight cruise—enjoy a seafood lunch as you begin cruising among limestone karsts (confirm cruise schedule with operator).
VND2200000, 1h0m

1:30pm

Activity — Kayaking or bamboo-boat ride

Explore secluded lagoons and floating villages by kayak or traditional boat—activities depend on weather and cruise itinerary.
VND0, 1h30m

4:00pm

Visit — Cave or beach stop (e.g., Sung Sot or Titov Beach)

Stop at a notable cave or Titov Beach for swimming and panoramic views—access depends on your cruise route and daylight.
VND0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner & evening on board

Enjoy a seafood dinner and optional evening activities like squid fishing or sunset/stargazing while the boat is anchored.
VND0, 2h0m
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Day 3: Fly to Da Nang

Ha Long → Hanoi → Da Nang, Vietnam on November 10, 2025

6:30am

Sunrise & disembark

Enjoy sunrise on deck, have breakfast and disembark; transfer back to Hanoi airport—allow time for road transfer and domestic flight check-in.
VND0, 1h0m

10:30am

Transfer — Ha Long to Hanoi airport

Road transfer back to Hanoi (3.5–4 hours) or arrange cruise operator transfer that connects to your flight; schedule to reach HAN with buffer.
VND450000, 3h30m

4:00pm

Flight — Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD)

Fly to Da Nang (~1h15m); evening arrival gives time for a relaxed dinner and a short city walk.
VND900000, 1h15m

7:30pm

Dinner — Han River waterfront or seafood

Enjoy grilled dishes or seafood at a riverside or rooftop restaurant; unwind and prepare for the Ba Na Hills day tomorrow.
VND250000, 1h0m

9:00pm

Evening walk — Dragon Bridge

See the Dragon Bridge lit up; on some weekends there’s a 21:00 fire/water show—check local schedule for your date.
VND0, 45m
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Day 4: Da Nang & Beach

Da Nang, Vietnam on November 11, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast — Hotel or local cafe

Start with a hearty hotel breakfast or try local coffee and bánh mì; most cafes open by 07:00–08:00.
VND80000, 45m

9:00am

Marble Mountains visit

Explore Marble Mountains (open ~07:00–17:30) for caves, pagodas and hilltop views; easily combined with a short beach visit.
VND40000, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch — My Khe beachfront cafe

Have a relaxed lunch by My Khe Beach, sampling fresh seafood or central-Vietnam dishes—great spot to relax before afternoon activities.
VND250000, 1h0m

2:00pm

Afternoon — My Khe Beach or relax at hotel

Swim or sunbathe at My Khe Beach, or rest at your hotel ahead of the next day's Ba Na Hills trip.
VND0, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Local specialties

Try central Vietnamese specialities (mi Quang, seafood) at a recommended Da Nang restaurant open in the evening.
VND250000, 1h0m
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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 to beat crowds; drive from Da Nang takes ~45–60 minutes and the park generally opens early morning.
VND200000, 1h0m

8:30am

Ba Na Hills cable car & Golden Bridge

Ride the long cable car to Ba Na Hills (park hours commonly ~07:30–22:00), walk the Golden Bridge, and visit the French Village and gardens for panoramic views.
VND900000, 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch — Ba Na Hills buffet or café

Eat at a hilltop buffet or café to recharge; options cater to both international and Vietnamese tastes.
VND250000, 1h0m

3:00pm

Transfer to Hoi An

Descend and drive (~45 minutes) to Hoi An—check into your hotel and rest before an evening in the Ancient Town.
VND300000, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Morning Glory Restaurant (Hoi An)

Try Hoi An specialties like cao lầu and white rose dumplings at a popular riverside restaurant (open evenings).
VND200000, 1h0m

8:30pm

Lantern walk — Hoi An Ancient Town

Experience lantern-lit lanes and riverside atmosphere—Ancient Town is beautifully lit from around 18:00–22:00.
VND0, 1h0m
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Day 6: My Son & Fly South

Hoi An → My Son Sanctuary → Da Nang Airport → 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; most cafes open by 07:00–08:00 before departure to My Son.
VND100000, 45m

9:00am

My Son Sanctuary half-day (UNESCO site)

Visit the My Son Cham ruins (open ~07:00–17:00) to see ancient Hindu temple complexes set in a jungle valley; it's about 1–1.5 hours’ drive from Hoi An.
VND500000, 5h0m

2:00pm

Return to Hoi An — late lunch & quick shopping

Back in Hoi An, have a late lunch and if needed visit a tailor or pick up souvenirs—shops stay open until ~20:00.
VND150000, 2h0m

5:00pm

Transfer to Da Nang Airport

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

7:30pm

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

Evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City (~1h20m); arrive and check into your District 1 hotel to explore the evening cityscape.
VND800000, 1h20m

9:30pm

Dinner — Bánh Mì or late Saigon meal

Grab an iconic Saigon bánh mì or enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant open late—ideal after arrival and check-in.
VND120000, 45m
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Day 7: Mekong Delta Day

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

6:30am

Breakfast & depart for Mekong

Early breakfast then depart (~07:00) by road to the Mekong Delta—drive time ~1.5–2 hours depending on traffic.
VND100000, 45m

9:30am

Boat cruise, canals & local village visits

Cruise the delta’s canals, visit fruit orchards, bee gardens and coconut workshops; most day tours include a riverside lunch and return by late afternoon.
VND800000, 6h0m

4:00pm

Return to Ho Chi Minh City & rest

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

7:30pm

Dinner — Cuc Gach Quan or rooftop

Choose home-style Vietnamese cooking at Cuc Gach Quan or enjoy skyline views at a rooftop restaurant in District 1 (open evenings).
VND300000, 1h30m
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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; arrive at the airport 60–90 minutes prior for domestic flights and have a quick breakfast.
VND0, 1h0m

8:30am

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

Morning flight (approx. 1 hour) to Phu Quoc gives a full island day—book early for convenient timings.
VND900000, 1h0m

10:30am

Hotel check-in & Long Beach / Sao Beach

Check into your resort and head to Long Beach or Sao Beach for swimming and relaxation; many hotels offer late breakfast or luggage hold for early arrivals.
VND0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — Beachside seafood shack

Enjoy fresh grilled seafood—Phu Quoc is known for excellent seafood and relaxed beachfront dining.
VND250000, 1h0m

2:30pm

Afternoon — Snorkelling / island-hopping (An Thoi islands)

Join a boat trip to the An Thoi islands for snorkelling and swimming; many tours depart in the afternoon—confirm start times when booking.
VND1200000, 4h0m

6:30pm

Dinh Cau Night Market — dinner

Explore Dinh Cau Night Market (open ~17:00–23:00) for seafood stalls, snacks and souvenirs—great for a casual dinner and evening atmosphere.
VND200000, 2h0m
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Day 9: Phu Quoc — Extra Day

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam on November 16, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast — Hotel or local cafe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your resort; many hotels offer breakfast service from ~07:00 onwards to prepare for a full day of island activities.
VND0, 45m

9:00am

Island tour — Pepper farm, fish sauce factory & Coi Nguon Museum

Visit a working pepper farm and famous fish-sauce factory, then stop at Coi Nguon Museum to learn Phu Quoc’s history (sites open during daytime).
VND100000, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — Local restaurant (try com tam or seafood)

Have lunch at a recommended island restaurant sampling local specialities and freshly caught seafood.
VND200000, 1h0m

2:30pm

Afternoon — Additional snorkel dive or beach relaxation

Return to the water for a snorkel trip, take a scuba taster dive, or relax at your resort—many operators offer afternoon departures.
VND1000000, 3h0m

6:30pm

Sunset & Dinner — Sunset bar or beachside restaurant

Watch the sunset from a beach bar then enjoy a leisurely dinner—great way to cap an extra day on the island.
VND300000, 2h0m
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Day 10: Return Home

Phu Quoc → Ho Chi Minh City → Delhi, India on November 17, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & hotel check-out

Early breakfast and check-out; arrange airport transfer—domestic flights recommend arriving 45–60 minutes before departure.
VND0, 45m

9:00am

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

Short morning flight (~1 hour) to Ho Chi Minh City to connect with your international return—allow at least 2–3 hours for international check-in connections.
VND600000, 1h0m

12:00pm

Transit & lunch at SGN

Have a light lunch at the airport or nearby cafe while you wait for international check-in to open and for your long-haul flight.
VND150000, 1h0m

3:30pm

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

Board your international flight back to Delhi; flight duration and routing vary—confirm timing and arrive at the airport well ahead of departure.
INR35000, 6h0m

9:30pm

Arrival — Delhi (local time may vary)

Arrive in Delhi, clear immigration and collect luggage—welcome home and allow time to rest after travel.
INR0, 1h0m
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