Vietnam tour package from India: 6 nights, 7 days

At a glance

Duration

6 nights, 7 days

Stays

Hanoi 2 nights, Ha Long Bay cruise 1 night, Da Nang 3 nights

Meals

Daily breakfast, plus meals on the cruise

Transport

Transfers and tours; Hanoi to Da Nang by domestic flight

Best time

February to April across the country

Visa

e-Visa, USD 25 single entry, on evisa.gov.vn

Price on request: Quoted for your dates, group size and hotel category. GST and TCS extra, as applicable. Visa: Vietnam e-visa, USD 25 single entry.

Vietnam itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, walk the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Overnight: Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi city tour

The Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex (outside) and a water puppet show. Overnight: Hanoi.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay cruise

Drive to Ha Long Bay and board an overnight cruise among the limestone islands, with kayaking or a cave visit and meals on board. Overnight: Ha Long Bay cruise.

Day 4: Back to Hanoi, fly to Da Nang

Breakfast on deck, cruise back to the harbour, then return to Hanoi airport for the flight to Da Nang. Overnight: Da Nang.

Day 5: Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge

A cable car up to Ba Na Hills for the Golden Bridge, held up by two giant stone hands, and the French Village. Overnight: Da Nang.

Day 6: Marble Mountains and Hoi An

The Marble Mountains in the afternoon, then Hoi An Ancient Town as the lanterns light up in the evening. Overnight: Da Nang.

Day 7: Departure

Breakfast, then a transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight home.

Hotels

• Your choice: 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels in Hanoi and Da Nang, and a cruise cabin category of your choice

What is included

• 6 nights with daily breakfast, including 1 night on a Ha Long Bay cruise
• Meals on the cruise as per the cruise plan
• Airport and intercity transfers
• Sightseeing and entrance tickets as listed
• Ba Na Hills cable car ticket

Not included

• International flights and the Hanoi to Da Nang domestic flight (we can add them)
• Vietnam e-visa fee
• Meals not listed, tips and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• GST and TCS, as applicable

Popular add-ons

• Phu Quoc island, visa-free for 30 days for Indians
• Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta
• Ninh Binh and Trang An boat ride

Good to know before you go

• Apply for the e-visa only on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn; look-alike sites charge extra.
• Hanoi is cool from December to February, so carry a light jacket.
• Central Vietnam (Da Nang, Hoi An) gets heavy rain from September to December.
• Carry some US dollars or Vietnamese dong in cash for markets and street food.

Vietnam trip questions, answered

How many days are enough for Vietnam?

Six or seven nights covers Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Da Nang with Hoi An. Add three nights for Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, or Phu Quoc for a beach finish.

What is the best time to visit Vietnam from India?

February to April is the best time to cover the north and centre on one trip. The north is cool from December to February, and central Vietnam gets heavy rain from September to December.

Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Indians apply for Vietnam’s e-visa online at evisa.gov.vn: USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, valid for up to 90 days. Phu Quoc island alone is visa-free for 30 days.

Are flights included in the Vietnam package?

No. The package covers hotels, the cruise, transfers and sightseeing. Travlys can add international flights from India and the Hanoi to Da Nang domestic flight to the same quote.

Is Vietnam good for a honeymoon?

Yes. The Ha Long Bay cruise, Hoi An by lantern light and Da Nang’s beaches make Vietnam a popular honeymoon choice, and we can upgrade the cruise cabin and hotels.

Is vegetarian food easy to find in Vietnam?

Yes, in Hanoi, Da Nang and Hoi An there are Indian and vegetarian restaurants, and we tell the cruise and hotels about your food preference in advance.