Arrive Tan Son Nhat Airport, immigration and transfer to your District 1 hotel; rest and brief freshen-up after the flight. Ask the hotel to note your strict dietary requirement (no fish sauce, no eggs) so kitchen can prepare safe meals.
A powerful modern-history museum offering context on the Vietnam War; visit for 1–1.5 hours if you want historical perspective. Open daily approx 07:30–17:00 — check seasonal hours.
Explore the markets and food stalls (main market daytime 06:00–18:00; night market 18:00–22:00) for souvenirs and atmosphere — avoid Vietnamese stalls that use fish sauce and opt for packaged snacks or vegetables you can verify.
Eat at a fully vegetarian Indian restaurant in District 1; order dal, mixed vegetable curry, paneer (confirm paneer contains no egg) and basmati rice — explicitly request no fish sauce and no eggs. Most pure-veg Indian places open around 11:00–22:00.
Have a plain, cooked vegetarian breakfast at your hotel or an Indian café (poha, upma, paratha made without ghee if requested) and confirm no egg used. Many cafes open from 06:30–10:30 for breakfast service.
Guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about the underground network used during the war — most tours depart early and operate 07:00–17:00, duration about 5–6 hours including transfers. Inform the operator ahead to prepare a vegetarian lunch without fish sauce or eggs.
Return to the city and choose a guaranteed vegetarian Indian restaurant or hotel buffet — order vegetable biryani, chana masala and a salad (no fish sauce). Typical lunch hours 11:00–15:00.
Photo stop at the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the French-era Central Post Office (sites generally open until late afternoon). Both are close together in District 1 and free to stroll around.
Choose a pure-veg Indian restaurant and order safe staples like dal, mixed vegetable curry, tandoori vegetables (confirm no egg wash) and plain rice; confirm sauces use soy rather than fish sauce.
Join an organised Mekong Delta tour departing early (07:00–08:00 typical) for boat rides, fruit orchards and village visits; request a strictly Indian vegetarian menu with no fish sauce and no eggs when booking.
Riverside lunch typically includes rice, fresh vegetables, tofu and fruit — insist on no fish sauce and no egg in any prepared dishes; many operators can accommodate with advance notice.
Explore canal-side villages and check in to your homestay or simple guesthouse for the night; homestays can cook pure Indian-style veg if given instructions earlier in the day.
Enjoy a home-cooked or cruise-provided vegetarian dinner — confirm each dish contains no fish sauce and no eggs; this is often easiest when the operator is told at booking.
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City; travel times vary but aim to arrive mid-day for your domestic flight. Confirm onward flight and check-in times (domestic flights recommended 1.5–2 hours before departure).
Fly ~1h20 to Da Nang; book an early afternoon flight to give yourself time to transfer to Hoi An. Domestic flights typically operate throughout the day; check airline check-in times.
Hoi An Ancient Town becomes atmospheric at night with lanterns and the night market (pedestrian hours and markets typically from 18:30–22:00). Free to wander — lamps and river views are highlights.
Select a dedicated vegetarian or Indian restaurant in Hoi An and request classic Indian dishes (dal, sabzi, vegetarian biryani) prepared without fish sauce and without eggs; many Hoi An eateries cater to vegetarian travellers.
Start with a vegetarian breakfast at your hotel or a nearby Indian-friendly cafe (many open from 07:00–10:00); confirm no egg used in breads or batter.
Join a Hoi An cooking school offering a strict vegetarian class — many schools accept requests and will teach local vegetarian dishes and vegetable-based versions of classics; classes typically run 3–4 hours and operate 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00.
Most cooking classes include the food you prepare; enjoy your vegetarian meal prepared without fish sauce or eggs, and take recipes to recreate at home.
Visit the iconic 16th–17th century Japanese Covered Bridge and nearby historic merchant houses; many sites are open approx 08:00–17:30 and are walkable around the town.
For dinner pick a fully vegetarian restaurant or an Indian place that guarantees no fish sauce and no eggs — try dal makhani, vegetable korma and chapati for reliable options.
Explore the Cham temples at My Son (open around 07:30–17:30) with a guide to learn the site's history; tours are typically half-day (3–4 hours) including travel. Bring water and sun protection.
Enjoy a relaxed vegetarian lunch at a beach-side spot in An Bang — request no fish sauce and no eggs; many cafes serve vegetable noodle bowls, tofu salads and rice plates between 11:00–15:00.
Take a short lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon River (available around sunset/early evening) to enjoy illuminated lanterns and peaceful river views; small local boats operate 17:30–20:30.
Finish with your favourite vegetarian Indian or local vegetarian restaurant; try to sample regional vegetarian specialities and confirm strictly no fish sauce and no eggs.
Private transfer to Da Nang airport (allow 1–1.5 hours for travel and check-in). If your international connection is via Ho Chi Minh City, ensure you have sufficient connection time (recommended 2–3 hours).
Domestic flight to connect with international flight home; domestic segments typically take 1h20. Book an early flight so you can comfortably make your international departure to Bengaluru.
Depart Tan Son Nhat Airport for Bengaluru. If you have a later flight, use remaining time for a last simple vegetarian meal at the airport — confirm no fish sauce and no eggs.