12‑Day Budget‑Friendly Vietnam Itinerary for a Jain Couple (Departing from Mumbai)

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & City Exploration

Morning: Fly from Mumbai to Hanoi on VietJet Air (flight VN‑721, INR 13,500 per person). Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and take a pre‑booked private taxi (INR 1,200) to Hotel Hanoi Budget (₹2,500/night, contact +84‑24‑3933 5555). Check‑in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Stroll through the Old Quarter, visiting Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Lunch at Shree Indian Kitchen (Jain‑friendly, INR 700 per meal, website: shreeindian.in).

Evening: Enjoy a water‑puppet show at Thang Long Theatre (INR 900 per ticket) and dinner at Vegan House Hanoi (Jain‑friendly, INR 800). Return to hotel.

Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Overnight Cruise

Morning: Private shuttle (INR 2,000) to Ha Long Bay. Board the Eco‑Jain Cruise (₹4,800 per person, 2‑night, includes meals, vegetarian meals on request). Check‑in and set sail.

Afternoon: Explore Ti Top Island (kayak rental INR 600) and enjoy a guided cave tour of Survival Cave. Lunch served onboard (Jain‑friendly vegetarian).

Evening: Sunset on deck, followed by a vegetarian dinner and cultural performance. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay → Da Nang

Morning: Breakfast onboard, then disembark at Ha Long City. Transfer to Hanoi Airport (INR 2,000) for a domestic flight to Da Nang (Vietnam Airlines, flight VN‑532, INR 4,500 per person).

Afternoon: Arrive in Da Nang, taxi to Da Nang Guesthouse (₹3,200/night, contact +84‑236‑378 9999). Quick lunch at Namaste Da Nang (Jain‑friendly, INR 750).

Evening: Walk along My Khe Beach, dine at Veggie House (INR 850) and relax at the hotel.

Day 4: Da Nang – Golden Bridge & Cable Car

Morning: Hire a private car (INR 2,500) to Ba Na Hills. Ride the world‑record cable car (INR 1,200 per person) and visit the iconic Golden Bridge.

Afternoon: Explore the French Village and enjoy a vegetarian lunch at Ba Na Hill Restaurant (INR 800). Optional Alpine Coaster ride (INR 500).

Evening: Return to Da Nang, dinner at Shanti Café (Jain‑friendly, INR 700). Overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 5: Da Nang → Phu Quoc (Travel Day)

Morning: Transfer to Da Nang Airport (INR 2,000) for a direct flight to Phu Quoc (AirAsia, flight D7‑123, INR 6,800 per person). Arrival and taxi to Phu Quoc Seaside Bungalow (₹4,200/night, contact +84‑298‑383 7777).

Afternoon: Lunch at Jain Café Phu Quoc (INR 850). Relax on Long Beach, swim, and explore local markets.

Evening: Sunset dinner at Veggie Delight (INR 900). Early night to rest for island activities.

Day 6: Phu Quoc – Island Tour & Snorkeling

Morning: Book a half‑day island‑hopping tour (INR 2,200 per couple) via Phu Quoc Adventure (website: phuquocadventure.com). Visit Hon Thom Island for snorkeling (vegetarian meals included).

Afternoon: Explore Vinpearl Safari (INR 1,500 per person) and enjoy a vegetarian buffet lunch.

Evening: Dinner at Jain Kitchen Phu Quoc (INR 950). Return to bungalow.

Day 7: Phu Quoc – Nature & Culture

Morning: Guided tour of Phu Quoc National Park (INR 1,800 per person, booked via Viator).

Afternoon: Visit the Fish Sauce Factories (free entry) and enjoy a light vegetarian lunch at Green Leaf Café (INR 750).

Evening: Free time to explore the night market; dinner at Shree Food Court (Jain‑friendly, INR 800).

Day 8: Phu Quoc – Relaxation Day

Morning: Optional sunrise yoga on the beach (INR 500 per person, booking via Yoga Phu Quoc).

Afternoon: Spa treatment (vegetarian herbal massage, INR 1,200) at Phu Quoc Wellness Spa. Light lunch at Vegan Bistro (INR 700).

Evening: Sunset cruise (INR 1,000 per couple) with vegetarian dinner. Return to bungalow.

Day 9: Phu Quoc → Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Check‑out and taxi to Phu Quoc Airport (INR 1,200). Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Airlines, flight VN‑352, INR 5,500 per person).

Afternoon: Taxi to Saigon Budget Hostel (₹3,000/night, contact +84‑28‑3935 8888). Lunch at Jain Dhaba Saigon (INR 800).

Evening: Explore Ben Thanh Market, dinner at Veggie House Saigon (INR 850). Return to hostel.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – History & Culture

Morning: Guided tour of War Remnants Museum (INR 500 per person) and Reunification Palace (INR 300).

Afternoon: Vegetarian lunch at Namaste Saigon (INR 750). Visit Notre‑Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office.

Evening: Dinner cruise on Saigon River (INR 1,400 per couple, booking via Saigon River Tours).

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Day Trip

Morning: Full‑day private Mekong Delta tour (INR 3,200 per couple, includes vegetarian lunch, boat ride, and cycling). Highlights: Cai Be Floating Market and Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Afternoon: Continue exploring local villages and fruit orchards. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by 5 PM.

Evening: Farewell dinner at Jain Cuisine Saigon (INR 1,000). Pack for departure.

Day 12: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Check‑out, taxi to Tan Son Nhat Airport (INR 1,500). Flight to Mumbai on Air India (flight AI‑803, INR 15,000 per person).

Afternoon: Arrival in Mumbai, end of trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• International Flights (Mumbai‑Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh‑Mumbai): 2 × INR 15,000 = INR 30,000
• Domestic Flights (Hanoi‑Da Nang, Da Nang‑Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc‑Ho Chi Minh): INR 4,500 + INR 6,800 + INR 5,500 = INR 16,800
• Accommodation (11 nights total): Approx. INR 38,200
• Private Transfers & Taxis: INR 12,200
• Ha Long Bay 2‑night Cruise: INR 9,600
• Ba Na Hills Cable Car & Golden Bridge: INR 2,400
• Island‑hopping & Snorkeling (Phu Quoc): INR 2,200
• Adventure Activities (Alpine Coaster, Yoga, Spa, Mekong Delta Tour, River Cruise): INR 7,500
• Meals (Jain‑friendly vegetarian, 3 × 12 days): INR 10,800
• Entry Fees (Museums, Caves, Safari, etc.): INR 2,500
• Miscellaneous (Travel insurance, tips, souvenirs): INR 5,000
• Total Estimated Cost for Couple: INR 129,200

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra day in Da Nang to visit Marble Mountains or a cooking class (≈ INR 1,500). To shorten, combine Day 5 and Day 6 in Phu Quoc by skipping the island‑hopping tour, saving about INR 2,200. All bookings can be made via MakeMyTrip, Booking.com, Viator or directly on airline and hotel websites. Ensure you request vegetarian Jain meals in advance for all restaurants and cruise services.