Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City with Mekong Delta Adventure in Vietnam

Day 1: Arrival and City Highlights

Hanoi, Vietnam on October 13, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Pho Bat Dan

Enjoy a traditional Hanoi breakfast with authentic Pho noodles, a local culinary staple, open from 6:00am till noon.
VND50,000, 1h

10:30am

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

Stroll around the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple; a perfect introduction to Hanoi’s culture and history. Open daily, free entry.
VND0, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien

Savour Hanoi’s famous Bun Cha, pork grilled over charcoal served with rice noodles, open 10am-10pm.
VND70,000, 1h

2:00pm

Visit the Old Quarter

Explore the bustling streets, shops, and colonial architecture of Hanoi’s Old Quarter; great for shopping and sightseeing.
VND0, 2h

5:00pm

Dinner at Cha Ca Thang Long

Try the famous Cha Ca, a turmeric fish dish unique to Hanoi – open until 10:30pm.
VND200,000, 1h30m
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Day 2: Culture and History

Hanoi, Vietnam on October 14, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Kinh Do Bakery

Light Vietnamese pastries and coffee to start your day, open from 7:00am onward.
VND40,000, 30m

9:00am

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Explore exhibits showcasing Vietnam’s diverse ethnic groups and culture; open 8:30am to 5:30pm.
VND40,000, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at KOTO Restaurant

Enjoy fresh Vietnamese dishes while supporting a social enterprise for disadvantaged youth; open 11am–10pm.
VND150,000, 1h

2:00pm

Temple of Literature

Visit Vietnam’s first national university built in 1070; open 8:00am-5:00pm.
VND30,000, 1h30m

5:00pm

Evening street food tour

Join a guided food tour through Hanoi’s street food scene to sample various dishes.
USD40, 3h
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Day 3: Relax and Prepare

Hanoi, Vietnam on October 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Maison de Tet Decor

Light breakfast with Vietnamese coffee in a garden setting, open from 7:30am.
VND60,000, 1h

9:30am

Water Puppet Theatre

Watch a traditional Vietnamese puppet performance, shows at 9:30am and 6:30pm daily.
VND100,000, 1h

12:00pm

Lunch at Quan An Ngon

Diverse Vietnamese cuisine served in a charming colonial villa; open 10am-10pm.
VND120,000, 1h

2:00pm

Relax or spa time

Enjoy some rest or a spa session to prepare for the wedding festivities.
Varies, 3h

7:00pm

Light dinner at holiday hotel

Casual dinner at your hotel or nearby restaurant to conserve energy for the wedding day.
VND150,000, 1h
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Day 4: Wedding Day

Hanoi, Vietnam on October 16, 2025

All day

Attend Wedding

Celebrate your friend or family member’s wedding with traditional Vietnamese ceremonies and festivities. Exact schedule depends on invitation.
Varies, All day
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Day 5: Travel to Da Nang

Da Nang, Vietnam on October 17, 2025

8:00am

Morning flight to Da Nang

Fly from Hanoi to Da Nang, approximately 1.5 hour flight. Flights operate regularly; book ahead.
VND1,200,000, 2h including transfers

11:00am

Check-in and Lunch

Check into hotel and enjoy lunch at Madame Lan, known for central Vietnamese cuisine, open 10am-10pm.
VND150,000, 1h

1:00pm

Explore Marble Mountains

Visit a cluster of five marble and limestone hills with caves and pagodas, open 7:00am - 7:00pm daily.
VND40,000, 2h

4:00pm

Relax at My Khe Beach

Spend the late afternoon relaxing at one of Vietnam's most beautiful beaches.
Free, 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Lam Vien Restaurant

Enjoy fresh seafood by the beach, open until 10:30pm.
VND250,000, 1h30m
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Day 6: Da Nang and Surroundings

Da Nang, Vietnam on October 18, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Banh Mi Phuong

Famous for delicious Vietnamese sandwiches, open early from 6:00am.
VND30,000, 30m

9:00am

Day trip to Hoi An Ancient Town

Just 30 minutes from Da Nang, explore beautifully preserved trading port architecture, shops and lantern-lit streets, open 8:00am – 10:00pm.
VND120,000 entry fee, 6h

4:00pm

Return to Da Nang

Travel back to Da Nang and relax before dinner.
Transport cost approx VND100,000, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Waterfront Danang Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy riverside dining with Vietnamese and international dishes, open 6:00am to midnight.
VND300,000, 1h30m
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Day 7: Travel to Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on October 19, 2025

8:00am

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 1.5 hours.
VND1,300,000, 2h including transfers

11:00am

Lunch at Pho Hoa

Famous Ho Chi Minh City Pho spot, open 6:00am to 10:00pm.
VND60,000, 1h

12:30pm

War Remnants Museum

Insightful exhibits on Vietnam War history, open 7:30am-6:00pm.
VND40,000, 2h

3:00pm

Reunification Palace

Historic site of Vietnam reunification, open 7:30am to 4:00pm.
VND40,000, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Cuc Gach Quan

Authentic Vietnamese home-style cuisine in a charming setting, open 10:00am-10:00pm.
VND200,000, 1h30m
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Day 8: Mekong Delta Day Trip

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on October 20, 2025

7:00am

Mekong Delta tour departure

Full day guided tour exploring the Mekong Delta’s floating markets, villages, and fruit orchards. Tours typically depart early morning and last 8-10 hours.
USD50-70, 10h

5:00pm

Return and Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City

After the tour, enjoy dinner at The Deck Saigon, a stylish riverside restaurant open 9:00am-10:00pm.
VND350,000, 1h30m
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