11‑Day Budget‑Friendly Vietnam Itinerary for a Jain Couple (Mumbai → Vietnam)

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Morning: Fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Hanoi (HAN) on Air India (flight AI‑702, INR 13,500 per person, 7 h 30 m). Arrive at Nội Bài Airport, clear customs and take a prepaid taxi (INR 1,200) to Hotel Hanoi Lotus (₹2,800/night, contact +84‑24‑3827 9999). Check‑in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Walk to the Old Quarter and explore Jain‑friendly eateries like Shree Jain Café (website: shreejaincafe.vn, INR 300 per meal). Visit Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Temple of Literature (entry INR 150).

Evening: Enjoy a cultural show at Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre (INR 350). Return to the hotel; dinner at Namaste Veg (website: namasteveg.vn, INR 350).

Day 2: Ha Long Bay Night Cruise

Morning: Private transfer (INR 1,500) to Ha Long Bay. Board the budget‑friendly Sunrise Bay Cruise (INR 4,800 per couple, includes lunch).

Afternoon: Cruise through limestone karsts, stop at Ti Top Island for a short hike (INR 200). Enjoy a vegetarian lunch on board.

Evening: Overnight on the boat; dinner served with Jain‑friendly options. Stargazing on deck before returning to the harbor (transfer back to Hanoi, INR 1,500).

Day 3: Travel to Da Nang

Morning: Flight from Hanoi to Da Nang (Vietnam Airlines, flight VN‑312, INR 3,200 per person, 1 h 20 m). Taxi to Da Nang Budget Inn (₹3,200/night, contact +84‑236‑389 8888).

Afternoon: Relax at the hotel, then stroll along My Khe Beach (free). Light snack at Veggie Delight Café (website: veggiedelight.vn, INR 250).

Evening: Dinner at Shree Jain Restaurant (website: shreejaindanang.com, INR 400). Early night to prepare for the next day’s excursions.

Day 4: Da Nang Exploration

Morning: Take the Ba Na Hills Cable Car (INR 2,500 per person) to the Golden Bridge. Enjoy panoramic views and a quick walk.

Afternoon: Ride the Alpine Coaster (INR 300 per person) and visit the Marble Mountains (entry INR 150). Lunch at Jain Kitchen Da Nang (website: jainkitchen.vn, INR 350).

Evening: Sunset at Dragon Bridge, followed by dinner at Namaste Da Nang (INR 400). Return to hotel.

Day 5: Da Nang → Phú Quốc

Morning: Flight from Da Nang to Phú Quốc (VietJet Air, flight VJ‑631, INR 4,500 per person, 1 h 30 m). Taxi to Phú Quốc Sea View Guesthouse (₹3,500/night, contact +84‑296‑378 777).

Afternoon: Check‑in and relax. Visit Suối Tranh Beach (free) for a gentle walk.

Evening: Dinner at Jain’s Ocean Café (website: jainsocean.vn, INR 350). Early rest for next day’s island tours.

Day 6: Phú Quốc – South Island Tour

Morning: Book a South Island Jeep Safari (INR 2,800 per couple, book via Klook). Includes stops at Gành Dầu Beach and Suối Tranh Waterfall.

Afternoon: Lunch at a local vegan restaurant Green Lotus (INR 300). Continue to Vinpearl Safari (entry INR 500).

Evening: Return to hotel; dinner at Shree Jain Phú Quốc (INR 400). Optional night market stroll.

Day 7: Phú Quốc – North Island & Snorkeling

Morning: Half‑day snorkeling trip to Hon Thom Island (INR 2,200 per couple, includes gear, book via Viator).

Afternoon: Explore Phú Quốc Prison Museum (entry INR 150). Light lunch at Veggie Bay (INR 250).

Evening: Sunset at Trúc Bàng Beach, dinner at Namaste Phú Quốc (INR 400). Return to guesthouse.

Day 8: Phú Quốc – Relaxation Day

Morning: Leisurely breakfast at the guesthouse. Optional yoga session (INR 500) at Ocean Yoga Studio (contact +84‑296‑123 456).

Afternoon: Spa treatment (vegetarian massage, INR 1,200) at Jain Spa Phú Quốc (website: jainspa.vn).

Evening: Dinner at Shree Jain Seafood (vegetarian menu) (INR 400). Early night.

Day 9: Phú Quốc – Final Day

Morning: Visit Phú Quốc Pepper Farm (guided tour INR 300). Souvenir shopping at Phú Quốc Night Market.

Afternoon: Light lunch at Pure Veg Café (INR 250). Return to hotel and pack.

Evening: Early dinner at Shree Jain Café (INR 350). Transfer to Phú Quốc Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Flight from Phú Quốc to HCMC (VietJet Air, flight VJ‑785, INR 4,000 per person). Taxi to Saigon Budget Hostel (₹2,500/night, contact +84‑28‑3820 1234).

Afternoon: Explore Ben Thanh Market (free entry) and have a Jain‑friendly lunch at Namaste Saigon (INR 350).

Evening: Visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street and enjoy a vegetarian dinner at Shree Jain Saigon (INR 400). Return to hostel.

Day 11: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Breakfast at the hostel. Private transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport (INR 1,200). Flight back to Mumbai (Air India, flight AI‑703, INR 13,500 per person).

Afternoon: Arrival in Mumbai; end of trip.

Evening: No further activities.

Time and Cost Estimates

• International Flights (Mumbai‑Hanoi‑Mumbai) – 15 h total – INR 27,000 per person (book via MakeMyTrip)
• Domestic Flight Hanoi‑Da Nang – 1 h 20 m – INR 3,200 per person (book via VnDirect)
• Domestic Flight Da Nang‑Phú Quốc – 1 h 30 m – INR 4,500 per person (book via Skyscanner)
• Domestic Flight Phú Quốc‑HCMC – 1 h 20 m – INR 4,000 per person (book via Kayak)
• Domestic Flight HCMC‑Mumbai – 7 h 30 m – INR 13,500 per person (book via MakeMyTrip)
• Hotel Hanoi Lotus (1 night) – 12 h – INR 2,800 (alternative: Hanoi Guesthouse – INR 2,400)
• Hotel Da Nang Budget Inn (2 nights) – 48 h – INR 6,400 (alternative: Da Nang Hostel – INR 5,200)
• Phú Quốc Sea View Guesthouse (4 nights) – 96 h – INR 14,000 (alternative: Phú Quốc Homestay – INR 12,000)
• Saigon Budget Hostel (1 night) – 12 h – INR 2,500 (alternative: Saigon City Hotel – INR 3,000)
• Ha Long Bay Night Cruise – 12 h – INR 4,800 (Jain‑friendly meals included)
• Ba Na Hills Cable Car & Golden Bridge – 4 h – INR 2,500 per person
• Alpine Coaster – 1 h – INR 300 per person
• South Island Jeep Safari (Phú Quốc) – 6 h – INR 2,800 per couple
• Snorkeling at Hon Thom – 5 h – INR 2,200 per couple
• Vietnamese Vegan/ Jain Restaurants (average 3 meals/day) – INR 350 per meal × 33 meals = INR 11,550
• Local Transfers (taxis, airport shuttles) – INR 9,000 total
• Entry Fees (temples, museums, parks) – INR 1,500 total
• Miscellaneous (tips, snacks) – INR 2,000
• Total Estimated Cost for the Couple: INR 132,950

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra day in Da Nang to explore the ancient town of Hoi An (just 30 km away) and stay at a budget boutique hotel (≈ INR 3,500/night). To shorten, skip the night cruise on Ha Long Bay and replace it with a day‑trip to Ninh Bình (INR 1,200) and reduce Phú Quốc stay to three nights, saving roughly INR 4,000–5,000 overall while still enjoying the island’s highlights.