Vietnam 3‑Night, 1‑Day Student Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Hanoi Exploration

Morning: The group flies from Kochi (COK) to Hanoi (HAN) with a single connection in Kuala Lumpur. The total flight time is about 9‑10 hours and the average fare per student is ₹22,000 (≈ $260). Upon arrival, a pre‑booked shuttle takes you to the hotel.

Afternoon: After checking into a clean 3‑star hostel in the Old Quarter, enjoy a light lunch and then walk to Hoan Kiem Lake for a relaxing stroll and a quick photo‑stop.

Evening: Experience a traditional Thăng Long Water Puppet Show followed by dinner at a local restaurant serving pho and spring rolls.

Day 2: Ha Long Bay Adventure

Morning: Depart early by a comfortable coach (≈ 2 hours) to Ha Long Bay. Board a budget‑friendly cruise that includes breakfast and a safety briefing.

Afternoon: The cruise sails to Sung Sot Cave for a guided walk, then continues to Bai Chay Beach where you can swim or rent kayaks (optional).

Evening: Return to Hanoi by late afternoon. Enjoy free time to explore the Old Quarter market, then gather for a group dinner at a rooftop eatery.

Day 3: Culture, Shopping & Departure

Morning: Visit the historic Temple of Literature and learn about Vietnam’s ancient education system.

Afternoon: Head to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology for a quick tour, then have a quick lunch before checking out.

Evening: Transfer to Hanoi airport for the return flight (Kolkata → Kuala Lumpur → Kochi). The flight cost is the same as Day 1, and the total travel time back is about 10 hours.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Round‑trip flight (Kochi – Hanoi – Kochi, 1 connection) – 10 hrs total – ₹22,000 per student
• Accommodation (3 nights, 3‑star hostel, shared rooms) – 3 nights – ₹6,000 per student
• Visa (e‑visa, 30‑day single entry) – 1 day – $25 (≈ ₹2,100) per student
• Shuttle & coach transfers (airport – hotel – Ha Long Bay – airport) – 2 hrs – ₹1,500 per student
• Ha Long Bay cruise (2‑day, includes meals & activities) – 6 hrs – ₹4,500 per student
• Water puppet show ticket – 1 hr – ₹800 per student
• Entry to Temple of Literature – 1 hr – ₹300 per student
• Entry to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – 1 hr – ₹400 per student
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) – 4 days – ₹3,000 per student
• Miscellaneous (water, souvenirs, emergency fund) – – ₹2,000 per student
• Total Estimated Cost per Student: ₹42,100

Tips

To stretch the trip, add an extra day in Hanoi to explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the West Lake. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the Ha Long Bay cruise and replace it with a half‑day city tour, which saves about ₹4,500 on cruise fees and reduces travel fatigue.