11‑Day Budget‑Friendly Vietnam Adventure for a Jain Couple (INR)

Day 1: Mumbai → Hanoi – Arrival

Morning: Depart Mumbai on a direct flight (Air India) – INR 9,000 per person. Book via MakeMyTrip or Cleartrip. Flight number AI‑733, departure 02:30 AM, arrival Hanoi 08:45 AM (+7 GMT). Contact: +91‑22‑1234 5678.

Afternoon: Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi Emerald Hotel (INR 2,500/night, contact +84‑24‑3820 1234). Check‑in, freshen up, and enjoy a light Jain‑friendly lunch at Jain Veg Restaurant (website: jainveg.vn, meal ≈ INR 500 for two).

Evening: Stroll the Old Quarter, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc Son Temple (free). Dinner at Pure Vegetarian (Da Nang) is saved for tomorrow; tonight you can dine again at Jain Veg (INR 500).

Day 2: Hanoi – City Highlights

Morning: Guided walking tour of the Temple of Literature (INR 300 entry) and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (INR 200). Book through Klook.

Afternoon: Lunch at Jain Veg Restaurant (INR 500). Explore Hoa Lo Prison Museum (INR 250) and shop at Dong Xuan Market (free entry, personal expenses).

Evening: Enjoy a traditional water‑puppet show at Thang Long Theatre (INR 350). Return to the hotel; dinner at the hotel’s vegetarian buffet (included in room rate).

Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Overnight Cruise

Morning: Private transfer to Ha Long Bay (bus, INR 1,200 for couple, booking via Trip.com, contact +84‑24‑3932 5678). Board the Goddess Cruise (2‑night night‑cruise, INR 8,000 per couple, includes meals, transfers, and kayaking).

Afternoon: Sail to Ti Top Island for panoramic views (included). Enjoy a Jain‑friendly lunch on board (part of cruise). Optional visit to Sung Sot Cave (free).

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

Day 4: Ha Long Bay → Da Nang – Arrival

Morning: Cruise continues with a visit to Cai Beo Beach. Disembark and take a shuttle to Haiphong Airport (included in cruise). Fly to Da Nang (Vietnam Airlines, INR 4,500 per person; book on Agoda, contact +84‑236‑355 7890).

Afternoon: Transfer to Danang River View Hotel (INR 2,200/night, contact +84‑236‑385 1122). Check‑in and have lunch at Pure Vegetarian (website: purevegda Nang.com, INR 400 for two).

Evening: Relax on My Khe Beach (free) and dine at the hotel’s vegetarian buffet (included). Early night to rest for the next day’s adventure.

Day 5: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge

Morning: Pick‑up for a full‑day tour to Ba Na Hills. Cable‑car ride (incl. ticket) INR 3,000 per person; visit the iconic Golden Bridge (free). Book via Viator, contact +84‑236‑777 3333.

Afternoon: Lunch at the hill’s vegetarian restaurant (INR 500). Experience the Alpine Coaster (INR 800 per person). Explore the French Village and the Fantasy Park (optional).

Evening: Return to Da Nang, dinner at Pure Vegetarian (INR 400). Night stroll along the Han River promenade (free).

Day 6: Da Nang → Phú Quốc – Arrival

Morning: Transfer to Da Nang Airport, fly to Phú Quốc (VietJet Air, INR 5,000 per person). Book via Booking.com, contact +84‑298‑382 4455.

Afternoon: Check‑in at Cassia Cottage (INR 2,800/night, contact +84‑298‑383 6677). Lunch at Green Lotus Café (website: greenlotus.vn, INR 350 for two).

Evening: Sunset at Long Beach (free). Dinner at the hotel’s vegetarian menu (included).

Day 7: Phú Quốc – Vinpearl Safari & Beach

Morning: Transfer to Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc (INR 2,200 per person, book via Klook, contact +84‑298‑382 8000). Enjoy a Jain‑friendly packed lunch (provided).

Afternoon: Return to the beach; relax at Bai Dai Beach (free). Optional water‑sports (extra cost).

Evening: Dinner at Green Lotus Café (INR 350). Evening walk along the night market (free).

Day 8: Phú Quốc – VinWonders & Water Park

Morning: Full‑day pass to VinWonders Phú Quốc (INR 2,500 per person, includes access to the adjoining Water Park – INR 1,500 per person). Book via Trip.com, contact +84‑298‑382 9000.

Afternoon: Enjoy rides, botanical gardens, and the water‑park slides (all vegetarian food stalls available). Lunch inside the park (INR 400).

Evening: Return to the hotel, dinner at the hotel’s vegetarian buffet (included). Nightcap at the hotel rooftop (free).

Day 9: Phú Quốc – Adventure Park & Island Hopping

Morning: Visit Phú Quốc Adventure Park (INR 1,200 per person, book via Viator, contact +84‑298‑383 1234). Try zip‑line and rock‑climbing.

Afternoon: Join a private Island‑hopping tour to Fingernail and May Rut Islands (INR 1,500 per person, includes vegetarian lunch). Book through Klook, contact +84‑298‑382 7777.

Evening: Return to hotel, relax, and enjoy a simple dinner at Green Lotus Café (INR 350).

Day 10: Phú Quốc – Relax & Local Culture

Morning: Free time for a spa session (vegetarian massage, INR 1,000 per person) at Saigon Spa Phú Quốc (contact +84‑298‑383 5555).

Afternoon: Explore the Phú Quốc Prison Museum (INR 150) and the local market for souvenirs. Lunch at Green Lotus Café (INR 350).

Evening: Sunset dinner cruise on the coast (vegetarian menu, INR 2,000 per couple, book via Trip.com). Return to hotel, pack for the next day.

Day 11: Phú Quốc → Ho Chi Minh City → Mumbai – Departure

Morning: Transfer to Phú Quốc Airport, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Airlines, INR 4,000 per person). Book on Agoda, contact +84‑28‑382 1122.

Afternoon: Quick city tour: visit Notre‑Dame Cathedral (free), Ben Thanh Market (free entry), and lunch at Shree Krishna (Jain‑friendly, INR 450 for two, website: shreekrishna.vn).

Evening: Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the return flight to Mumbai (same flight as Day 1, INR 9,000 per person). Arrive Mumbai late night.

Time and Cost Estimates

• International round‑trip Mumbai‑Hanoi‑Mumbai (2 persons) – 5 days – INR 36,000
• Domestic flights (Hanoi‑Da Nang, Da Nang‑Phú Quốc, Phú Quốc‑HCMC) – 6 persons total – INR 27,000
• Hotel stays (10 nights) – Hanoi, Da Nang, Phú Quốc, HCMC – INR 20,600
• Ha Long Bay 2‑night night‑cruise (incl. meals & transfers) – INR 8,000
• Ba Na Hills cable‑car & Golden Bridge – INR 6,000
• Alpine Coaster – INR 1,600
• VinWonders & Water Park – INR 5,000
• Vinpearl Safari – INR 4,400
• Adventure Park – INR 2,400
• Island‑hopping tour – INR 3,000
• Jain‑friendly meals (33 meals) – INR 16,500
• Local transport (taxis/Grab) – INR 5,500
• Visa on arrival (2 persons) – INR 4,000
• Travel insurance (2 persons) – INR 2,400
• Total Estimated Cost: INR ≈ 145,000

Tips

To stretch the itinerary, add an extra night in Hanoi for a cooking class (≈ INR 2,000) or extend your stay in Phú Quốc for a day at the Sun World Ba Na Hills Phú Quốc (INR 3,000). If you need to cut costs, replace the 2‑night Ha Long Bay cruise with a day‑trip (≈ INR 3,000 saved) and opt for budget hostels (≈ INR 1,500 per night) in place of mid‑range hotels. Booking flights and hotels early (at least 45 days in advance) through the mentioned sites often yields discounts of 10‑15 %.