Why Vietnam
It packs three holidays into one.
The limestone islands and overnight cruise of Halong Bay in the north, the lantern streets of Hoi An and the cloud-top Golden Bridge in the centre, and Phu Quoc's white-sand beaches in the south. Hotels, food and sightseeing cost a fraction of Europe — so a 4-star trip is well within reach for families and honeymooners alike.
Things to do
Experiences not to miss
The moments that define Vietnam — most are built into the sample plan; the rest your consultant can slot in.
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Overnight Halong Bay cruise
Sleep on the bay among 1,600 limestone islands — cave visit, kayaking, sunset deck and a seafood dinner.
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Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills
The bridge held by giant hands, 1,400 m above sea level, reached by one of the world's longest cable cars.
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Hoi An by lantern light
UNESCO old town, tailor shops, the Japanese Bridge and a lantern boat on the Hoai River after dark.
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Basket boat at Coconut Village
Spinning bamboo coracles through the water-coconut forest — the most photographed 10 minutes in Da Nang.
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Hanoi Old Quarter
Cyclo ride through 36 ancient streets, egg coffee, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Water Puppet Show.
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Phu Quoc beaches & Hon Thom cable car
Vietnam's beach island — long white beaches, the over-sea cable car and Sunset Town fireworks.
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Street-food trail
Pho, banh mi, bun cha and fresh spring rolls; coffee culture everywhere — try coconut coffee in Da Nang.
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Hai Van Pass & Hue (add-on)
One of Asia's great coastal drives, leading to the imperial citadel and tombs of Hue.
Sample itinerary · 5N / 6D
A sample 5N / 6D plan
Our classic North + Central Vietnam circuit — one night in Hanoi, a night on the bay and three nights in Da Nang. Add the Phu Quoc extension below for a beach finish.
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Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi · Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake
Land at Noi Bai airport and transfer privately to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours — the 36 streets of the Old Quarter by foot or cyclo, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Lotte observation deck or the famous Water Puppet Show. Weekends add a walking street and night market.
Overnight in Hanoi
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Day 2
Hanoi → Halong Bay · overnight on a cruise
A scenic 2.5-hour drive to Halong harbour, where you board your cruise and have lunch as the boat sails among thousands of limestone karsts. Afternoon cave visit or kayaking, sunset on deck, seafood dinner on board and a night anchored in the quiet of the bay.
Overnight in Halong Bay cruise
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Day 3
Halong Bay → Hanoi → flight to Da Nang
Sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck, a last cruise through the bay and brunch before disembarking around noon. Shuttle to Hanoi airport for the short evening flight to Da Nang; check in to your beach-side hotel and unwind.
Overnight in Da Nang
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Day 4
Coconut Village basket boat · Hoi An Ancient Town
A relaxed morning, then Cam Thanh Coconut Village for the famous spinning basket-boat ride through the water-coconut forest, via Non Nuoc stone-carving village. On to Hoi An — the Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall and old merchant houses — and stay for the lanterns, night market and an optional lantern boat on the Hoai River.
Overnight in Da Nang
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Day 5
Ba Na Hills · Golden Bridge · Fantasy Park
Full day at Ba Na Hills: a record-breaking cable car over the forest to the French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, the Debay wine cellar and the hill train — with the Golden Bridge, held up by giant stone hands, as the highlight. Lunch on the mountain, then Fantasy Park's rides before the cable car down.
Overnight in Da Nang
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Day 6
Departure from Da Nang
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight home — or fly on to Phu Quoc for four nights on the beach (see below). If time allows, a last stop at My Khe Beach or the Dragon Bridge.
Extend your trip · 4N / 5D add-on
Phu Quoc — a 4-night island ending
Vietnam's pearl island, 50 minutes by air from Ho Chi Minh City and under 2 hours from Da Nang. Add it after the main circuit, or take it on its own as a 4N/5D beach holiday.
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Day 1
Fly to Phu Quoc · sunset at Long Beach
Short domestic flight into Phu Quoc and a private transfer to your resort on Long Beach (Bai Truong). Settle in by the pool, then head to the sand for sunset — the west-facing beaches put on a show every evening. Dinner at Duong Dong night market: grilled seafood, Phu Quoc pepper and fresh fruit.
Overnight in Phu Quoc
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Day 2
Hon Thom cable car · Sun World & Aquatopia water park
Ride the world's longest over-sea cable car (nearly 8 km) from An Thoi to Hon Thom island, over fishing villages and emerald water. Spend the day at Sun World — Aquatopia water park, rides and beaches — then an evening at Sunset Town for the Kiss Bridge fireworks show.
Overnight in Phu Quoc
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Day 3
Southern island hopping by speedboat · snorkelling
Speedboat to the An Thoi archipelago — May Rut, Gam Ghi and Mong Tay islands — for snorkelling over coral, swimming and a seafood lunch on the beach. Glass-bottom boat or 'sea walking' for non-swimmers. Back for a seaside dinner at Ong Lang.
Overnight in Phu Quoc
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Day 4
North of the island · VinWonders, Safari & Grand World
A family day in the north: Vinpearl Safari (Vietnam's largest open zoo) in the morning, VinWonders theme park and aquarium after lunch, then Grand World by night — the 'sleepless city' with its Venice canal, Teddy Bear Museum, light shows and food street.
Overnight in Phu Quoc
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Day 5
Free morning · departure from Phu Quoc
A slow breakfast and a last swim, or a quick stop at a pepper farm, the fish-sauce factory or Dinh Cau rock temple. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City and the connection home.
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Nov–Apr
Best season
Calm seas and sunny days. May–Oct brings afternoon rain and rough seas for island trips.
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30 days
Visa-free stay
Arrive by air and stay only on Phu Quoc, and Indian passports need no visa for up to 30 days. We will confirm for your route.
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Grab
Getting around
Grab cars and resort shuttles cover the island; distances are bigger than they look on the map.
Best time to visit
Dry season is best — but regions differ
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Cool & dry · Best
Nov – Feb
Hanoi is crisp and cool, Da Nang dry, Phu Quoc at its best. Peak for South Indian families.
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Warm & dry · Best
Mar – Apr
Warm everywhere, calm seas for Halong and Phu Quoc, lower hotel rates before summer.
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Hot summer
May – Aug
Hot and humid with short showers; Halong and Da Nang beaches still good. Hanoi is sticky.
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Central-coast rains
Sep – Oct
Typhoon season for Da Nang and Hoi An; Hanoi pleasant, Phu Quoc wet. We route around it.
At a glance
Vietnam at a glance
What a Vietnam trip actually feels like — three very different regions, short internal flights and unbeatable value for money.
- Weather
- Three climatesHanoi cool Nov–Mar 15–22°C; Da Nang & Phu Quoc warm 26–32°C in the dry season.
- Time difference
- +1 h 30 mAhead of India — no jet lag to worry about.
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND)1 lakh VND ≈ a few hundred rupees — zeros confuse; use the Grab app and cards where possible.
- Language
- VietnameseEnglish at hotels and with your guide; Google Translate helps at markets.
- Connectivity
- Tourist SIM / eSIMViettel or Vinaphone SIMs at the airport; eSIMs can be set up before you fly.
- Food
- Pho, banh mi, fresh rollsIndian restaurants in Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc; vegetarian food is widely understood.
Getting there
Recommended flights from South India
There are no direct flights from Tamil Nadu or Kerala, so you connect once in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Fly into Hanoi and out of Da Nang (or Phu Quoc) so you never backtrack.
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Chennai
Open-jaw ticket: into Hanoi, out of Da Nang. Vietjet also flies Chennai–Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh direct on select days.
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Bengaluru
Vietjet and IndiGo operate select direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi.
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Kochi / Trivandrum
Choose a connection with at least 2.5 h for the terminal change at KL.
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Madurai / Trichy / Coimbatore
Trichy–KL on AirAsia, then KL–Hanoi keeps it to one foreign connection.
Within Vietnam, Hanoi–Da Nang and Da Nang–Phu Quoc are short domestic flights (1 h 20 m – 1 h 40 m) on Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet — your consultant will time them to fit the itinerary.
Packing checklist
Your Vietnam checklist
Vietnam's e-visa is quick and fully online — sort it early and the rest is easy. Here is what to prepare and what to leave behind.
What to packThree climates in one trip — pack in layers
Documents to carryInternational travel — e-visa essentials
Leave behind / avoidCommon slip-ups in Vietnam
- Confusing the Dong's zeros — a 20,000 and a 500,000 note look alike. Count carefully and prefer Grab/cards for bigger spends.
- Unmetered taxis and 'friendly' motorbike offers — use Grab, Vinasun or Mai Linh taxis only.
- Drones without a permit — leave them at home; they are confiscated at Halong Bay and Ba Na Hills.
- Shorts and sleeveless tops at pagodas and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum — shoulders and knees must be covered.
- Tap water and ice from street vendors — stick to bottled water; restaurant ice is generally safe.
- Large luggage on the Halong cruise — take an overnight bag on board; the main suitcase stays with the driver.
Good to know
Good to know before you go
Give the e-visa time
Approvals usually take 3–5 working days but can stretch in peak season — apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
Tipping is appreciated
Around 100,000 VND per day for guides and 50,000 for drivers is generous; round up at restaurants.
Grab for everything
Download Grab before landing — cars, bikes and food delivery at fixed fares in every city.
Cruise cabin tip
Cruises run on a strict schedule; be at the harbour by 11:30 am. Choose a 4-star cruise for larger cabins and better food.
Vegetarian is easy
Say 'an chay' (vegetarian) — Buddhist 'chay' restaurants are in every town, and Indian restaurants exist in all three cities.
Safe and friendly
Vietnam is very safe for families. Watch bags on busy Hanoi streets and cross roads slowly and steadily — bikes flow around you.
What happens next
Share your dates. We'll build your Vietnam plan.
One of our Vietnam specialists will reach you on WhatsApp to understand your dates, group and whether you want the Phu Quoc beach ending — then build a personalised itinerary with hotel and cruise options.
- Keep your passport details and travel dates handy.
- Tell us your style: North + Central circuit, add Phu Quoc, or Phu Quoc only.
- Receive your personalised quote and itinerary on WhatsApp — usually within the hour.
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