16-Night South & Southeast Asia Loop: New Delhi → Singapore (incl. short cruise) → Bali → Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh + Hanoi & Halong) — Optimised 17-Day Itinerary
Sample satay, Hainanese chicken rice, and local dishes in this iconic central hawker market; lively evenings with many stalls open until 10:00–11:00pm.
Visit Supertree Grove for the Garden Rhapsody light show; outdoor garden is open 5:00am–2:00am, conservatories close earlier (typically 9:00pm), so night walk is perfect.
Visit the cooled conservatories to see diverse plant displays and the Cloud Forest’s indoor waterfall; conservatories typically open 9:00am–9:00pm (last entry varies).
Light breakfast at hotel; keep a day bag for cruise and leave main luggage at hotel or take to port depending on schedule (cruise check-in commonly opens midday).
Board a 2-night / 3-day Singapore-based cruise (typical short cruise to nearby Malaysian ports); cruise check-in generally around 12:00–15:00, sailing later afternoon/evening.
If the ship docks (e.g., Penang or Port Klang), take a shore tour for local temples, heritage streets, or beach time; excursion pricing varies and typically runs 3–6 hours.
Check into hotel in District 1 then head out for a classic bowl of pho or a banh mi from a reputable stall; many eateries open late (till 9:00–11:00pm).
Depart early for a full-day trip exploring Cai Be or Ben Tre: riverboats, floating markets (seasonal timing), fruit orchards and village visits; day tours typically 7:00am–6:00pm.
Early transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight back to New Delhi; allow 2.5–3h for check-in and immigration for international flights.