8-Day Southeast Asia Adventure: Delhi to Vietnam & Thailand and Back

Day 1: Arrival & Hanoi Explore

Hanoi, Vietnam on April 20, 2025

9:00am

Flight Delhi to Hanoi

Take an early morning flight from Delhi to Hanoi, approx 5.5 hours direct flight.
INR15000, 5h30m

3:00pm

Check-in Hotel & Rest

Check into a centrally located hotel in the Old Quarter for easy access to attractions.
INR3000, 1h

4:00pm

Explore Hoan Kiem Lake & Old Quarter

Walk around the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake and explore bustling Old Quarter streets.
Free, 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Cha Ca Thang Long

Enjoy traditional Hanoi grilled fish at this famous local restaurant, open till 10pm.
VND200000, 1h
View Hotel Availability

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Hanoi, Vietnam on April 21, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Cafe Giang

Try the iconic Vietnamese egg coffee and light breakfast to start the day.
VND60000, 1h

9:00am

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Explore the monumental mausoleum open 8 am - 12 pm, closed Mondays and Fridays.
Free, 1h

10:30am

Temple of Literature

Tour Vietnam's first university and a beautiful Confucian temple complex.
VND30000, 1h

12:00pm

Lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien

Famous for its Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodles), open 10am - 2:30pm.
VND70000, 1h

2:00pm

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Learn about Vietnam’s diverse ethnic groups; open 8 am to 5:30 pm.
VND40000, 2h

6:00pm

Water Puppet Show

Watch the traditional Vietnamese water puppet show, shows at 6:30 pm & 8 pm.
VND100000, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Quan An Ngon

Taste a variety of authentic Vietnamese street foods in a charming setting.
VND150000, 1h
View Hotel Availability

Day 3: Halong Bay Day Trip

Halong Bay, Vietnam on April 22, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast before a full day tour.
Included in hotel, 30m

7:30am

Halong Bay Cruise

Full-day Halong Bay boat trip exploring limestone islands with lunch on board, book with a reputable tour operator. Return by 6 pm.
USD100, 10h

7:30pm

Dinner near hotel

Light dinner at a nearby restaurant like Pho 10 for Vietnamese noodle soup.
VND80000, 1h
View Hotel Availability

Day 4: Fly to Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand on April 23, 2025

8:00am

Flight Hanoi to Bangkok

Take a morning 1 hour 45 min flight to Bangkok.
THB1500, 2h

11:00am

Check-in hotel & rest

Hotel in central Bangkok area for easy access to attractions.
THB1500, 1h

12:00pm

Lunch at Som Tum Nua

Famous for papaya salad and local Isaan food, open 11 am - 9 pm.
THB150, 1h

1:30pm

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

Visit Bangkok's iconic royal palace and emerald Buddha temple, open 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
THB500, 2h

4:00pm

Wat Pho

Home of the Reclining Buddha and traditional Thai massage school, open 8 am - 6:30 pm.
THB200, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Raan Jay Fai

Famous Michelin-starred street food, try the crab omelette. Best to reserve or come early.
THB1000, 1h
View Hotel Availability

Day 5: Bangkok Cultural Day

Bangkok, Thailand on April 24, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at On Lok Yun

Classic Thai breakfast spot popular with locals, open 6 am - 3 pm.
THB100, 1h

9:00am

Jim Thompson House

Tour the traditional Thai-style house and silk museum, open 9 am - 6 pm.
THB200, 1h

11:00am

Lunch at Thip Samai Pad Thai

Taste arguably Bangkok's best Pad Thai, open 5 pm - midnight but worth late lunch.
THB100, 1h

1:00pm

Visit Chatuchak Market

Explore the huge weekend market selling everything from clothes to street food. Open 9 am - 6 pm.
Free entry, 2h

4:00pm

Relax at Lumpini Park

Enjoy a stroll or paddle boat ride at Bangkok’s green lungs.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Cabbages & Condoms

Unique restaurant with delicious Thai food and a social cause, open till 10 pm.
THB400, 1h
View Hotel Availability

Day 6: Day Trip Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya, Thailand on April 25, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast to prepare for trip.
Included in hotel, 30m

8:00am

Travel to Ayutthaya

Take a 1.5 hour train or private tour to the historic city of Ayutthaya.
THB50, 1h30m

10:00am

Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park

Discover ancient temples and ruins open from 8 am to 6 pm, entrance fees apply to some sites.
THB50, 4h

2:00pm

Lunch at Malakor Kitchen and Cafe

Enjoy Thai classics near the ruins, open till 5 pm.
THB200, 1h

3:30pm

Return to Bangkok

Travel back to Bangkok by train or car.
THB50, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner by Chao Phraya River

Dine at The Never Ending Summer for authentic Thai cuisine with a riverside view.
THB800, 1h30m
View Hotel Availability

Day 7: Bangkok Markets & Departure Prep

Bangkok, Thailand on April 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Boat Noodle Alley

Sample small bowls of boat noodles for breakfast, open 8 am to 4 pm.
THB100, 1h

9:30am

Visit Terminal 21 Mall

Enjoy shopping and themed floors representing world cities, open from 10 am to 10 pm.
Free entry, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Greyhound Cafe

Trendy spot serving modern Thai and fusion dishes, open 11 am - 10 pm.
THB350, 1h

2:00pm

Pack & relax

Return to hotel to rest and prepare for the flight back to Delhi.
Free, 4h

7:00pm

Dinner at hotel or nearby

Enjoy last Thai meal close to hotel for convenience.
THB300, 1h
View Hotel Availability

Day 8: Return Delhi

Bangkok to Delhi, India on April 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast before airport transfer.
Included, 30m

10:00am

Flight Bangkok to Delhi

Take a direct flight back to Delhi, approx 4.5 hours.
INR16000, 4h30m

2:30pm

Arrival at Delhi

End of memorable 8-day Southeast Asia trip.
N/A, N/A
View Hotel Availability