6-Day Vietnam Adventure from Chennai: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1: Arrival and Hanoi Exploration

Hanoi, Vietnam on May 18, 2025

7:00am

Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport

Land in Hanoi early morning, proceed to hotel for check-in and freshen up before starting your Vietnam journey.
INR0, 1h

8:30am

Breakfast at Pho Thin

Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast featuring Pho, the famous flavorful noodle soup, open 6:00am-10:00am daily.
INR200, 1h

9:30am

Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

Stroll the scenic lake area and visit the peaceful Ngoc Son Temple located on a small island within the lake, open daily 8:00am-5:00pm.
INR100, 1h

11:00am

Explore Old Quarter

Wander through charming narrow streets bustling with shops, street food, and local life, absorbing the vibrant culture.
INR0, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien

Savor the iconic Vietnamese dish, Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodles), open 10:30am-2:00pm, located in the Old Quarter.
INR350, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex

See the final resting place of Vietnam's national hero, including the Mausoleum, Presidential Palace grounds, and One Pillar Pagoda, open 8:00am-11:00am (closed Monday and Friday).
INR120, 1.5h

5:00pm

Relax at Hotel

Return to your hotel to rest and refresh after a long day of sightseeing.
INR0, 1.5h

7:00pm

Dinner at Cha Ca Thang Long

Try the famous Hanoi specialty Cha Ca (grilled turmeric fish with dill), open 10:30am-9:30pm.
INR600, 1h
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Day 2: Culture and History

Hanoi, Vietnam on May 19, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Cafe Giang

Taste the famous Hanoi egg coffee at this local cafe, open 7:00am-11:00am.
INR150, 45m

8:30am

Temple of Literature

Visit Vietnam’s first national university and a beautiful example of traditional architecture, open 8:00am-5:00pm.
INR150, 1h

9:45am

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Explore exhibits on Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups for deeper cultural understanding, open 8:30am-5:30pm (closed Monday).
INR300, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at KOTO Restaurant

Enjoy fresh, healthy Vietnamese dishes while supporting youth training programs, open 11:00am-2:30pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm.
INR450, 1h

2:00pm

Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre

Experience traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, a unique cultural art form, shows at 3:00pm and 7:30pm daily.
INR600, 1h

4:00pm

Walk around West Lake

Relax by Hanoi’s largest lake, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and local cafes.
INR0, 1.5h

7:00pm

Dinner at Quan An Ngon

Sample a variety of authentic Vietnamese street foods in a comfortable setting, open 10:00am-10:00pm.
INR500, 1h
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Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise

From Hanoi to Halong Bay, Vietnam on May 20, 2025

7:00am

Depart Hanoi for Halong Bay

Take an early transfer by road (approx 3.5 hours) to Halong Bay, known for its stunning limestone karsts.
INR1500, 4h

11:30am

Board Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Check-in and enjoy lunch while cruising through the UNESCO world heritage bay with incredible rock formations, open all day.
INR8000, 6h

3:30pm

Kayaking and Swimming stop

Enjoy water activities at designated spots amidst the spectacular bay landscape.
INR0 (included in cruise), 2h

7:00pm

Dinner on board

Dine on fresh seafood and Vietnamese dishes while watching the sunset over the bay.
INR0 (included in cruise), 1.5h

9:00pm

Night squid fishing or relaxation

Try squid fishing or relax on deck under the stars.
INR0 (included in cruise), 1h
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Day 4: Historic Hue

Hue, Vietnam on May 21, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast on cruise

Start your day with a scenic breakfast on the Halong Bay cruise.
INR0 (included in cruise), 1h

8:00am

Return to Hanoi and Fly to Hue

Morning transfer back to Hanoi and board a flight to Hue (approx 1.5 hours).
INR5000, 4h including transfer

1:00pm

Lunch at Les Jardins de La Carambole

Experience French-Vietnamese cuisine in a colonial villa setting, open 11:00am to 10:00pm.
INR600, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Imperial City (The Citadel)

Explore the magnificent former royal palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site, open 8:00am-5:30pm.
INR400, 2h

5:00pm

Perfume River Boat Ride

Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Perfume River, seeing landmarks like Thien Mu Pagoda.
INR600, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Mandarin Cafe

Relish authentic Hue specialties like Bun Bo Hue, modern yet traditional setting, open until 10:00pm.
INR450, 1h
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Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on May 22, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Fuel up with a healthy breakfast at the hotel before your journey south to Ho Chi Minh City.
INR0, 1h

9:00am

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Take a short flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City (approx 1.5 hours).
INR4500, 2h including transfer

12:00pm

Lunch at Pho 2000

Enjoy delicious Pho, the famous Vietnamese noodle soup, in the downtown area, open 6:00am-10:00pm.
INR350, 1h

1:30pm

Visit War Remnants Museum

A sobering but essential museum detailing the Vietnam War, open 7:30am-6:00pm daily.
INR300, 1.5h

3:30pm

Explore Ben Thanh Market

Shop for souvenirs and local products in this bustling market, open 6:00am-6:00pm.
INR0, 2h

6:00pm

Relax at hotel

Return to the hotel for freshening up before dinner.
INR0, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Secret Garden Rooftop

Dine on authentic Southern Vietnamese cuisine with rooftop city views, open 6:00pm-10:30pm.
INR600, 1.5h
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Day 6: Cu Chi Tunnels & Departure

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on May 23, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast to prepare for a half-day excursion.
INR0, 1h

8:00am

Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Visit the famous underground tunnel system used in the Vietnam War, approximately 1.5 hours from the city center, open 7:00am-5:00pm.
INR700, 3h

12:00pm

Lunch at Pho Hoa

Savor one last bowl of authentic Vietnamese Pho at one of Ho Chi Minh’s oldest eateries, open from 6:00am to 9:30pm.
INR300, 1h

2:00pm

Return to Hotel and Check-out

Pack up and prepare for your departure flight.
INR0, 1h

4:00pm

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Leave for the airport to board your overnight flight back to Chennai.
INR700, 1h
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