Hanoi, Da Nang & Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Nine days in Vietnam, from Hanoi's lakes to Phu Quoc's islands

A north-to-south route for Indian travellers: two nights in Hanoi with a day on Cat Ba, three in Da Nang for Hoi An and the Golden Bridge, and three on Phu Quoc for the islands. Built around a Delhi departure; the desk quotes other Indian cities.

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Quick facts

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Trip length
9 days, 8 nights
Best time to go
March and April. This route crosses all three of Vietnam's climate zones and their good windows barely overlap: the north is at its best March to May, the central coast is dry February to August, and Phu Quoc's dry season runs December to April. March and April are the only months inside all three. Avoid October and November, the peak of the typhoon and flood season on the central coast that days 4 and 5 are spent on.
Visa for Indian passport
E-visa required, granted online before you board, for stays of up to 90 days. It is not visa-free. Rule last checked 30 August 2026.
Flight from Delhi
About 4 hours non-stop, Delhi to Hanoi
Flight from Mumbai
Between about 4h 15m and 5h non-stop, Mumbai to Hanoi. The spread is the gap between different carriers' published schedules, so the desk confirms the timing for your dates when it quotes.
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND). Cards work in hotels and malls; carry cash for markets and small eateries.
Getting by in English
English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants and tourist areas across Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc, and much less so away from them. A translation app with the Vietnamese pack downloaded before you fly covers the gap.

What is included, and what is not

Included

  • 8 nights in hotels (2 in Hanoi, 3 in Da Nang, 3 on Phu Quoc) with daily breakfast
  • Vietnam e-visa
  • International flights to and from India, and the domestic flights Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Phu Quoc
  • Private airport transfers in Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc
  • Hanoi half-day city tour
  • Cat Ba full-day tour
  • Coconut Forest basket-boat ride, Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town, with dinner in Hoi An
  • Ba Na Hills with the two-way cable car, Golden Bridge, French Village and Fantasy Park, with an Indian buffet lunch
  • VinWonders and Grand World on Phu Quoc
  • 4 Islands speedboat tour, Hon Thom cable car and Aquatopia Water Park
  • Entrance tickets named in the day plan, and an English-speaking guide where applicable

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Meals not named in the day plan
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Costs caused by flight delays, cancellations or schedule changes
  • Anything personal — laundry, minibar, shopping

The journey, end to end

Each day is a stop on your trail — connected, descriptive, and fully editable.

DAY 1
A tree-shaded lakeside path along Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi, with walkers and stone benches
The North

Arrival in Hanoi & a Half-Day City Tour

Land in Hanoi early in the morning after the overnight flight from India. Meet your driver for a private transfer to the hotel and rest for a few hours before a half-day tour of the city. The evening is yours.

Morning

Arrival in Hanoi and private transfer to the hotel. Early room availability is at the hotel's discretion.

Afternoon

Half-day city tour: Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside, and the Old Quarter.

Evening

Free evening to wander the Old Quarter at your own pace.

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DAY 2
Cat Ba town's waterfront promenade and harbour, with hotels beneath steep green limestone hills
Islands & Limestone

Cat Ba Island, a Full Day on the Bay

A full day on Cat Ba, the largest island in the bay and a green counterpoint to Hanoi's density: limestone scenery, coastline and sightseeing stops. Return to Hanoi in the evening.

Morning

Pickup after breakfast for the full-day Cat Ba tour.

Afternoon

Limestone scenery, coastline and sightseeing stops around the island.

Evening

Return to Hanoi for a quiet night at the hotel.

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DAY 3
Da Nang's Dragon Bridge arching across the Han River, with the city skyline and green hills behind
Travel Day

Hanoi at Leisure & an Evening Flight to Da Nang

A slow day with no fixed plan in Hanoi: the Old Quarter's silk and lacquer shops, an egg coffee by the lake, or simply a late start. In the evening, fly south to Da Nang, where the next three nights are spent.

Morning

Free morning in Hanoi — shops, cafés or a late start.

Afternoon

Check out and leave your bags with the hotel. Standard check-out is around noon.

Night

Evening flight to Da Nang and a private transfer to the hotel.

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DAY 4
My Khe Beach in Da Nang lined with thatched umbrellas and deckchairs, with green mountains across the bay
Central Coast

My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains & Hoi An by Lantern Light

An unhurried start after the late arrival. Spend the morning on My Khe Beach, ride a round bamboo basket boat through the Coconut Forest, explore the caves of Marble Mountains, and reach Hoi An Ancient Town as its lanterns come on.

Morning

Time on My Khe Beach, a short hop from the hotel.

Afternoon

Coconut Forest basket-boat ride, then the caves, pagodas and viewpoints of Marble Mountains.

Evening

Hoi An Ancient Town at dusk, with dinner in Hoi An before returning to Da Nang.

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DAY 5
The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, held up by two giant stone hands above forested mountains
Above the Clouds

Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge

A full day at Ba Na Hills. The cable car lifts you out of the coastal heat, the Golden Bridge runs between two giant stone hands, and the French Village and Fantasy Park fill the afternoon. The hilltop is several degrees cooler than Da Nang, so carry a layer.

Morning

Two-way cable car up to Ba Na Hills.

Afternoon

Golden Bridge, French Village and Fantasy Park, with an Indian buffet lunch.

Evening

Return to Da Nang in the late afternoon.

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DAY 6
The yellow colonial facade and arched clock entrance of the Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City
Travel Day

Da Nang to Phu Quoc via Ho Chi Minh City

An early flight south with a layover in Ho Chi Minh City. If the connection allows, the layover is spent at Ben Thanh Market for silk, coffee and souvenirs before the onward flight to Phu Quoc, where the last three nights are spent.

Morning

Early check-out and flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon

Ben Thanh Market during the layover, subject to flight timings.

Evening

Arrival on Phu Quoc and a private transfer to the hotel.

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DAY 7
Palm trees silhouetted against a sunset over the sea, seen from a beach on Phu Quoc
The Island

VinWonders & Grand World Phu Quoc

A full day at VinWonders Phu Quoc, one of the country's largest theme parks, then Grand World as the light fades: waterways, shopping arcades, cafés and evening entertainment.

Morning

VinWonders theme park — rides, themed zones and shows.

Evening

Grand World Phu Quoc, best seen after dark.

Night

Return to the hotel.

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DAY 8
A hilltop view across Phu Quoc's forested interior to the coast, with boats and islands offshore
On the Water

4 Islands, the Hon Thom Cable Car & Aquatopia

The day for the water. A speedboat through the An Thoi islands with swimming and beach stops, then the Hon Thom cable car out over the sea, finishing at Aquatopia Water Park.

Morning

4 Islands speedboat tour with swimming and beach stops.

Afternoon

Hon Thom cable car over the sea.

Late Afternoon

Aquatopia Water Park, then back to the hotel.

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DAY 9
A long wooden jetty and stilt houses reaching into calm water on the Phu Quoc coast at dusk
Wrap-up & Return

Phu Quoc Departure & the Flight Home

Breakfast, check-out and a private transfer to Phu Quoc airport for the connecting flight home. Pack liquids and souvenirs into checked baggage the night before.

Morning

Breakfast and check-out.

Midday

Private transfer to Phu Quoc airport.

Departure

Connecting flight home to India.

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Trip Complete

Memories made, photos taken, hearts full.

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Questions Indian travellers ask

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Indian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa, granted online before you board, for stays of up to 90 days. Vietnam opened e-visas to all nationalities in 2023, which is often misreported as visa-free; it is not. Rule last checked 30 August 2026.

Is nine days enough for Vietnam?

For a first trip that sees the north, the central coast and an island, yes, at a moderate pace. This route spends two nights in Hanoi, three in Da Nang and three on Phu Quoc. It does not include Ho Chi Minh City beyond a layover, the Mekong Delta or an overnight cruise.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Vietnam?

About four hours non-stop from Delhi to Hanoi. The flight home from Phu Quoc on this route connects through Hanoi, so allow most of the day.

What is the weather like on this route in December?

Cool in Hanoi, especially in the mornings and evenings; milder on the central coast; warm and sunny on Phu Quoc. Ba Na Hills is noticeably cooler than Da Nang, so pack layers rather than one kind of clothing.

What is the time difference between India and Vietnam?

Vietnam is one hour and thirty minutes ahead of India.

How much does this Vietnam trip cost from India?

We have not published a price for this route. It depends mostly on the Indian city you fly from, your dates and the hotel category, and a figure without those would be one you could not plan around. Send those on WhatsApp and the desk will quote it.

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