11‑Day Budget‑Friendly Jain Couple Tour of Vietnam from Mumbai

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Morning: Direct flight Air India AI-307 departs Mumbai (09:00) and lands at Nội Bài Airport (14:30). A prepaid taxi (₹1,200) takes you to Hotel Hanoi Central (₹3,800/night). Check‑in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Guided walking tour of the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Jain‑friendly lunch at Veggie Corner (₹950 per couple, no onion/garlic).

Evening: Explore the night market, then dine at Shree Indian Kitchen (₹1,200 for a Jain thali). Early night to rest for the next day.

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Day 2: Ha Long Bay Night Cruise

Morning: Private shuttle (₹2,000) from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay (2 h). Board the Goddess Cruise (₹7,500 per couple, includes meals). Check‑in and welcome briefing.

Afternoon: Cruise through the limestone karsts, visit Survival Cave and Ti Top Island. Light vegetarian snacks (included).

Evening: Sunset on deck, followed by a Jain‑friendly dinner on board (₹1,200). Overnight in a deluxe cabin.

Find Hotels **Booking:** Klook (www.klook.com) – “Ha Long Bay Night Cruise”.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay → Sapa

Morning: Disembark after breakfast, shuttle back to Hanoi (₹2,000). Board the overnight train Sapa Express (₹4,800 per couple, soft‑berth). Enjoy a vegetarian meal on board.

Afternoon: Arrive Sapa (08:30). Transfer to Sa Pa Heritage Hotel (₹4,200/night). Check‑in and relax.

Evening: Stroll through Sapa Market. Dinner at Jain Delight Café (₹1,100 for a set).

Find Hotels **Booking:** MakeMyTrip (www.makemytrip.com) – “Sapa Express Train”.

Day 4: Sapa Trekking

Morning: Guided trek to Cat Cat Village (2 h, guide ₹2,000). Enjoy panoramic mountain views.

Afternoon: Continue to Muong Hoa Valley (3 h hike, picnic lunch ₹850). Spot local ethnic groups.

Evening: Return to hotel, freshen up, and dine at Green Leaf Restaurant (Jain menu, ₹1,300).

Find Hotels **Booking:** Klook – “Sapa Trekking Day Tour”.

Day 5: Sapa → Da Nang

Morning: Private car to Hanoi Airport (₹3,000). Flight VietJet VJ-735 to Da Nang (07:45‑09:35). Transfer to Da Nang Riverside Hotel (₹4,500/night).

Afternoon: Visit the Marble Mountains (cable car ₹600). Light snack at Pure Veg Café (₹700).

Evening: Dinner at Shree Da Nang (Jain thali, ₹1,250). Evening walk along My Khe Beach.

Find Hotels **Booking:** Agoda (www.agoda.com) – hotel; Goibibo (www.goibibo.com) – flight.

Day 6: Da Nang → Hoi An

Morning: Private transfer to Hoi An (₹1,200, 45 min). Check‑in at Hoi An Cozy Resort (₹5,200/night).

Afternoon: Guided tour of Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO site, entry ₹300). Lunch at Jain’s Kitchen (₹1,050).

Evening: Lantern‑lit river walk, tea at Lotus Vegetarian Café (₹800). Return to hotel.

Find Hotels **Booking:** Booking.com – hotel; Viator (www.viator.com) – town tour.

Day 7: Da Nang → Phú Quốc

Morning: Transfer to Da Nang Airport, flight VietJet VJ-845 to Phú Quốc (10:30‑12:00). Taxi to Phú Quốc Sunset Resort (₹1,500, ₹6,200/night).

Afternoon: Beach leisure at Long Beach. Light lunch at Namaste Vegan Café (₹900).

Evening: Dinner at Jain Ocean View Restaurant (sea‑food alternatives, ₹1,400). Sunset stroll.

Find Hotels **Booking:** Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.net) – flight; Expedia (www.expedia.com) – hotel.

Day 8: Phú Quốc Island Tour

Morning: Snorkeling tour at Hon Thom Island (3 h, ₹3,200 per couple, includes equipment). Vegan snack pack ₹600.

Afternoon: Visit Vinpearl Safari (₹2,800 entry). Vegetarian lunch at park café ₹1,100.

Evening: Return to resort, dinner at Pure Island Kitchen (Jain menu, ₹1,300).

Find Hotels **Booking:** Klook – “Phú Quốc Snorkeling & Safari Combo”.

Day 9: Phú Quốc Leisure Day

Morning: Optional kayaking in the mangroves (2 h, ₹2,500 per couple, book via Kayak Phú Quốc).

Afternoon: Island‑hopping boat (4 h, ₹3,600 per couple, includes lunch). Explore May Rut Island and Ganh Dau.

Evening: Free time; enjoy a Jain‑friendly dinner at Shanti Vegetarian Restaurant (₹1,200).

Find Hotels **Booking:** GetYourGuide (www.getyourguide.com) – island hop.

Day 10: Phú Quốc → Da Lat

Morning: Flight VietJet VJ-365 to Da Lat (08:00‑09:30). Transfer to Da Lat Hilltop Hotel (₹5,500/night).

Afternoon: Adventure at Datanla Waterfall – zipline & alpine coaster (2 h, ₹2,900 per couple). Light snack at onsite café ₹500.

Evening: Dinner at Jain Garden Café (₹1,350). Evening stroll around Xuan Huong Lake.

Find Hotels **Booking:** Trip.com – flight; Klook – Datanla Adventure.

Day 11: Da Lat – Departure

Morning: City tour: Crazy House, Flower Park (entry ₹250). Breakfast at Veggie Bliss Café (₹800).

Afternoon: Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City (flight via Saigon). Flight Air India AI-308 departs 16:30, arrives Mumbai 22:45.

Evening: In‑flight Jain meal pre‑order (₹1,400). Arrive home with wonderful memories.

Find Hotels **Booking:** Air India website for international flight; local transfers via Grab (app).

Time and Cost Estimates

• International flights (Mumbai‑Hanoi‑Mumbai): 2 × ₹28,500 = ₹57,000
• Domestic flights (Hanoi‑Da Nang, Da Nang‑Phú Quốc, Phú Quốc‑Da Lat, Da Lat‑HCMC): ₹5,200 + ₹4,800 + ₹5,400 + ₹5,600 = ₹21,000
• Airport transfers & shuttles: ₹1,200 + ₹2,000 + ₹3,000 + ₹1,500 + ₹2,000 = ₹9,700
• Accommodation (10 nights):
  • Hanoi Central – ₹3,800
  • Sa Pa Heritage – ₹4,200
  • Da Nang Riverside – ₹4,500
  • Hoi An Cozy – ₹5,200
  • Phú Quốc Sunset – ₹6,200
  • Da Lat Hilltop – ₹5,500
  • Alternatives (budget): ₹2,800‑₹4,500 per night
  Total ≈ ₹33,400
• Meals (Jain‑friendly restaurants, 3 meals/day): ≈ ₹1,200 × 11 = ₹13,200
• Ha Long Bay night cruise: ₹7,500 + dinner ₹1,200 = ₹8,700
• Sapa trek guide: ₹2,000
• Marble Mountains cable car: ₹600
• Hoi An Ancient Town entry: ₹300
• Snorkeling tour: ₹3,200
• Vinpearl Safari entry: ₹2,800
• Kayaking (optional): ₹2,500
• Island‑hopping boat: ₹3,600
• Datanla Waterfall adventure: ₹2,900
• Miscellaneous (tips, souvenirs): ₹5,000
• Total Estimated Cost for the Couple: ₹166,200

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, add two extra days in Phú Quốc for a full‑day spa retreat or a fishing village tour (≈ ₹4,000). To shorten, skip the optional kayaking in Phú Quốc and the Da Lat adventure, reducing the itinerary by one day and saving about ₹5,500. All bookings can be made through the listed sites; early reservations (30 days ahead) often secure the best rates.