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9-Day Vietnam Itinerary from Delhi (27 Nov–05 Dec 2025): Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh

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Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam on November 27, 2025

8:00am

Arrival & hotel check-in

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, clear immigration and transfer to your Old Quarter hotel; rest briefly after your flight to recover from travel.
INR0, 1h0m

10:00am

Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple

A gentle first stroll to stretch your legs and see the lake, the red Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple — a calm introduction to Hanoi's historic centre.
INR100, 1h0m

11:30am

Lunch — Bun Cha or Pho

Try Bun Cha at Bun Cha Huong Lien (open 9:00am–9:00pm) or Pho Thin for an authentic northern pho experience; both are local classics and great for a first meal.
INR400, 1h0m

1:00pm

Hoa Lo Prison Museum or Hanoi Old Quarter walk

Visit Hoa Lo Prison (open 8:00am–5:00pm) for history or explore the bustling Old Quarter alleys, markets and tailors for souvenirs and street scenes.
INR250, 1h30m

5:00pm

Cafe break — egg coffee

Sample the famous egg coffee at Cafe Giang (open daily) — a sweet, creamy Hanoi specialty and a good late-afternoon pick-me-up.
INR250, 30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Home Hanoi Restaurant

Enjoy refined traditional Vietnamese dishes with good service at Home Hanoi Restaurant (open ~9:00am–10:30pm) to ease into local cuisine.
INR1500, 1h30m

8:30pm

Optional: Night stroll at Ta Hien Street

If you have energy, experience Ta Hien (the ‘beer street’) for a casual drink and to watch lively Hanoi nightlife for a short while.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Hanoi Culture

Hanoi, Vietnam on November 28, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast — local Pho

Start with breakfast at Pho Bat Dan (open early) to try one of Hanoi’s best bowls of pho — light, fragrant and local.
INR300, 45m

9:00am

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Explore Vietnam’s many ethnic groups and cultural displays; the museum is informative and well laid-out (open 8:30am–5:30pm).
INR350, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — Cha Ca La Vong

Try the classic Hanoi dish cha ca (turmeric fish) at restaurants near the Old Quarter for a distinctive northern meal.
INR800, 1h0m

2:00pm

Temple of Literature

Visit the peaceful Temple of Literature (open 8:00am–5:00pm), Vietnam’s first university and a lovely spot for photos and history.
INR250, 1h0m

4:00pm

Free time / shopping

Return to the Old Quarter for shopping, tailoring or a short rest at your hotel before evening activities.
INR0, 1h30m

7:30pm

Water Puppet Show + Dinner

Watch a traditional Thang Long water puppet show (common shows at 7:30pm–8:30pm) at Thang Long Theatre and have dinner nearby at KOTO or a local restaurant afterwards.
INR1000, 2h0m
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Day 3: Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay / Hanoi, Vietnam on November 29, 2025

7:30am

Transfer to Ha Long (bus or private car)

Early pickup from Hanoi hotels for the 3.5–4 hour drive to Ha Long Bay; enjoy countryside views en route and hotel or operator pickup logistics.
INR800, 4h0m

12:30pm

Board Ha Long Bay cruise — lunch on board

Join a 2-day/1-night cruise and start with a seafood lunch while cruising past limestone karsts—this is the highlight and reason to come.
INR12000, 1h30m

3:00pm

Kayaking / Cave visit

Most cruises include kayaking or a visit to Sung Sot/Thien Cung cave (check your cruise itinerary); great for photos and light adventure.
INR0, 2h0m

6:30pm

Sunset & dinner on board

Relax on deck as the sun sets over the bay then enjoy a multi-course dinner on board — night activities may include squid fishing or a small cooking demo.
INR0, 2h0m

9:00pm

Overnight on cruise

Sleep on the cruise ship in a private cabin; wake early for sunrise views and morning activities the next day.
INR0, 10h0m
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Day 4: Return & Fly

Hanoi → Da Nang → Hoi An, Vietnam on November 30, 2025

6:30am

Morning tai chi & breakfast on cruise

Optional early tai chi on deck as the bay lights up, followed by breakfast before disembarkation; enjoy last views of the karsts.
INR0, 1h0m

9:00am

Disembark & transfer back to Hanoi

Return transfer to Bai Chay or Tuan Chau port then drive back toward Hanoi; timings vary by cruise — plan around mid-day arrival in Hanoi.
INR0, 4h0m

3:00pm

Fly Hanoi to Da Nang

Catch an afternoon flight (approx 1h15) to Da Nang; aim for flights around 3:00pm–5:00pm to maximize time in central Vietnam.
INR3500, 1h15m

5:30pm

Transfer to Hoi An & check-in

Drive 30–45 minutes from Da Nang airport to Hoi An Ancient Town and check into your hotel; relax or stroll the lantern-lit streets.
INR600, 45m

7:30pm

Dinner — Hoi An specialties

Try Cao Lau at a local Hoi An restaurant (many open until late) and enjoy the magical lantern-lit evening atmosphere near the river.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 5: Hoi An Day

Hoi An, Vietnam on December 1, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast — local cafe

Light breakfast at your hotel or a cafe such as Reaching Out Tea House to start the day before excursions (many cafes open from 7:00am).
INR300, 30m

7:30am

Optional My Son Sanctuary half-day tour

Drive to My Son (approx 1h) to explore the Cham ruins; site open 7:00am–5:30pm and offers archaeological and historic interest. (Alt: morning cooking class.)
INR400, 4h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — Street food in Hoi An

Return to Hoi An for lunch: try banh mi, white rose dumplings or local markets for fresh flavours and casual prices.
INR500, 1h0m

2:00pm

Explore Hoi An Ancient Town & Japanese Covered Bridge

Wander the UNESCO-listed old town (many sites open 8:00am–9:00pm), visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and browse tailors and lantern shops.
INR200, 2h0m

4:30pm

An Bang Beach relax

Head to An Bang Beach (open all day) for late afternoon swimming or a beachside drink to unwind before evening activities.
INR200, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner by the river

Have a riverside dinner at Mango Mango or Morning Glory for a mix of Vietnamese and fusion dishes while enjoying the lit-up river views.
INR1200, 1h30m
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Day 6: Da Nang & Fly South

Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on December 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast — Hoi An cafe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at a local cafe in Hoi An before checking out and transferring to Da Nang (30–45 mins).
INR300, 45m

10:00am

Marble Mountains visit

Explore the Marble Mountains (open 7:00am–5:00pm) — caves, pagodas and panoramic views over Da Nang and the coast.
INR200, 1h30m

12:30pm

Cham Museum & lunch in Da Nang

Visit the Cham Sculpture Museum (open 7:30am–5:00pm) and have lunch at a riverside restaurant in Da Nang to taste central-Vietnam specialties.
INR300, 1h30m

3:00pm

Fly Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

Take an afternoon flight to Tan Son Nhat Airport (approx 1h20), arriving early evening in Ho Chi Minh City.
INR3500, 1h20m

6:00pm

Check in & Ben Thanh Market visit

Check into your Ho Chi Minh hotel and do a quick visit to Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and street snacks (market open until late).
INR200, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner — Vietnamese & rooftop bar

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (e.g., Pizza 4P's for fusion or Vietnamese cuisine) and consider a rooftop bar for city views.
INR1200, 1h30m
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Day 7: Cu Chi & Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on December 3, 2025

7:00am

Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour

Morning tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels (departures common 7:00am–8:00am) to see the underground network and wartime history; returns around noon.
INR1500, 5h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — local Pho or Com Tam

Return to the city for lunch; try Com Tam (broken rice) or pho at reputable local restaurants close to the central district.
INR400, 1h0m

2:00pm

War Remnants Museum & Central Post Office

Visit the War Remnants Museum (open 7:30am–12:00pm & 1:30pm–5:00pm) and the nearby Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office for colonial architecture.
INR300, 2h0m

5:00pm

Coffee or rooftop sunset

Relax at a rooftop cafe or bar (many open from mid-afternoon) to watch the city’s evening lights come alive.
INR500, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner — Bui Vien nightlife

Have dinner near Bui Vien Street and explore the lively walking street afterwards for drinks and street performances.
INR1000, 2h0m
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Day 8: Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on December 4, 2025

7:00am

Mekong Delta day trip (My Tho & Ben Tre)

Full-day Mekong trip with boat rides, fruit orchards and village visits; most tours depart 7:00am–8:00am and return by 5:00pm.
INR2500, 10h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — local riverside meal

Enjoy a local lunch included in most Mekong tours featuring fresh river fish and tropical fruit at a local home or riverside restaurant.
INR0, 1h0m

5:30pm

Return & rest

Return to Ho Chi Minh City and rest at the hotel before the evening; shower and prepare for a relaxing final night.
INR0, 1h30m

7:30pm

Saigon River dinner cruise (optional)

Take an evening dinner cruise on the Saigon River (boarding ~7:00pm–7:30pm) to end your trip with city lights and Vietnamese cuisine.
INR2500, 2h0m
Find Hotels in Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh City

Day 9: Depart Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City → Delhi, India on December 5, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & final packing

Enjoy a relaxed hotel breakfast, finish packing and check flight-transfer times with your hotel; leave extra time for any last-minute shopping.
INR0, 1h0m

9:00am

Last-minute shopping / quick city walk

If your flight is later, squeeze in a short walk to grab a last coffee or a few souvenirs from nearby boutiques.
INR500, 1h0m

12:00pm

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport

Depart for the airport allowing 2–3 hours before your international flight; traffic can be heavy so plan buffer time.
INR1000, 1h30m

3:00pm

Flight to Delhi

Board your flight back to Delhi; arrive home with memories of Vietnam’s north-to-south highlights.
INR0, 6h0m
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