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Vietnam has become one of the most popular international destinations for Indian travellers due to its affordability.
At a reasonable cost, you can plan a 10-day Vietnam itinerary that covers beaches, islands, mountains, caves, and rivers. At the same time, you can experience the best nightlife in cities like Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh.
Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, solo, or on your honeymoon, Vietnam offers something for everyone.
| Days | City | Stay Area | Activities |
| 1 | Hanoi | Old Quarters | Hanoi City Tour |
| 2 | Hanoi | Old Quarters | Full Day Ninh Binh Trip |
| 3 | Ha Long Bay | Cruise | Ha Long Bay Cruise |
| 4 | Ha Long Bay + Hanoi | Cruise + Old Quarters | Ha Long Bay Cruise + Night Markets Near Old Quarters |
| 5 | Da Nang | My Khe Beach | Rest + Han River dinner cruise |
| 6 | Da Nang | My Khe Beach | Ba Na Hills Trip |
| 7 | Ho Chi Minh City | District 1 | City Tour |
| 8 | Ho Chi Minh City | District 1 | Cu Chi Tunnels Tour + Bui Vien Walking Street |
| 9 | Ho Chi Minh City | District 1 | Mekong Delta Trip + Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City |
| 10 | Ho Chi Minh City | District 1 | Check out, final activities, and fly back home |
Necessary Travel Information for Vietnam Itinerary
| Visa | Apply Vietnam visa at least three weeks before your trip. (or) Apply for an approval letter, and get a Visa on Arrival when you land in Vietnam |
| SIM Card | Viettel, Mobifone, and Vinaphone offer the best service. |
| 10-day budget | 1,20,000 – 1,50,000 INR |
| Currency | 1 INR = 286.23 VND (fluctuates every day) |
| Time to visit | November to April |
| Travel Insurance | Not mandatory, but it saves you from unexpected expenses and events, such as lost luggage, lost passports, and health issues |
| Transportation booking platforms | Cab: Grab,Bus: 12Go or Vexere.com. |
| Language | Use the Google Translate app.Also, it’s good to learn some basic Vietnamese words for local markets and in rural areas |
| Communication apps | Zalo & WhatsApp |
Day-Wise Vietnam Itinerary for 10 Days
The guide explains a time-based schedule from day one to ten to give you a complete trip idea. Starting in Hanoi, a short stay in Da Nang and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, you will get a full experience with this itinerary.
Day 1: Land in Hanoi + City Tour
Morning: Every iconic trip covers Hanoi in its itinerary. Land at Hanoi Airport and book a cab to your hotel.
Afternoon to Late Evening: Reach the Old Quarters and complete hotel check-in at the Hanoi Vacanza Premier Hotel, which costs approximately 5,000 INR per night. Then freshen up or rest until your next activity.
Most Hanoi city tours begin at 3 pm and continue throughout the evening.
Stops in Hanoi City Tour:
- Ba Dinh Square
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- One-Pillar Pagoda
- Temple of Literature
- Old Quarter
- Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Night: Return to your hotel. Your stay in the Old Quarter offers plenty of food options; pick one for dinner and end your day.
Day 2: Full-Day Ninh Binh Trip
Morning: Start your morning with a guided trip to Ninh Binh, where you can experience the untouched beauty of what Vietnam offers. You will first stop at the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu. Then, visit the Temple of King Dinh and the Temple of King Le.
Your next stops are to Mua caves (Dancing Cave), and you will walk up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to see the entire Ninh Binh.
Afternoon: Lunch will be served on the cruise or at a local restaurant. After that, the boat ride continues for 2 hours. During that time, you can look at the beauty of the caves along the way. They stop at scenic spots where you can walk or cycle through farm lanes.
Evening: You may have some free time for swimming before returning to Hanoi. Then you will travel back to Hanoi and reach your hotel by 7 pm.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay Cruise Night Stay
Morning: After breakfast, check out your room and head to Ha Long Bay. Get your welcome drinks and check in at the cruise
Afternoon: Take your seats and view the limestone karsts as you eat lunch. First visit Sung Sot Cave. Then the boat moves to Luon Cave for kayaking and swimming.
Night: Around 7:30 pm, dinner is served. Then you will have entertainment options like karaoke, board games, movies, or stargazing on the upper deck. These activities vary for each operator.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay Departure + Night Markets
Morning: Wake up early to swim, gaze at the morning views, and have breakfast. As the day starts early, lunch will be served soon, around 11 am.
Afternoon: Return to Ha Long harbour and back to Hanoi.
Evening: You will reach Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel. Choose to stay at the same hotel for your last day in Hanoi, or at one of the nearby hotels.
Night: Visit Dong Xuan Market or Hanoi Old Quarter Night Market to buy some of the best things from Hanoi. You will also find vendors selling authentic local food. You can roam around the area and get a peek into Hanoi Nightlife.
Day 5: Hanoi Cafe + Fly to Da Nang + Nightlif
Morning: Wake up, visit one of Hanoi’s fancy cafes, Hidden Gem Cafe Hanoi, which has an aesthetic ambience for your Instagram photos. You must try their creamy egg coffee and finish your breakfast here or at your hotel.
Afternoon: Check out of your hotel room in Hanoi around 12 pm. Go to Hanoi Airport and fly to Da Nang.
It takes just 1 hour and 15 minutes to land in Da Nang. Then reach your stay in the My Khe Beach Area. Choose Pavilion Hotel Da Nang, which costs approximately 4,500 INR per night.
The hotel offers a bar, restaurant, spa, and swimming pool, with the beach a 3-minute walk away.
Evening: With the beach close by, don’t miss the beautiful sunset views and get the best seafood from the local vendors nearby.
Night: You can book a Han River dinner cruise for approx 2,000 INR, which lasts 1 – 2 hours. During this time, you will see a fire and water show at the Dragon Bridge. Food will be served, and live dance performances will also take place.
Day 6: Ba Na Hills Trip
Book a day trip to Ba Na Hills for around 6,000 INR. From 8 am to 7 pm, you are guided through a structured plan.
Sightseeing and activities at Ba Na Hills Tri
- Cable car ride to the Golden Bridge and mountain summit
- French Village
- Fantasy Park
- Ancient Wine Cellar
- Le Jardin d’Amour
- Linh Ung Pagoda
- Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine
If time permits, you can walk around the street or use the hotel facility after you drop off at the hotel.
Day 7: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City + Half-Day City Tour
Morning: Check out your room in Da Nang after breakfast and fly to Ho Chi Minh City in just 1 hour 20 minutes.
Afternoon to Late Evening: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, and check-in to your hotel.
District 1 is the best place to stay, with easy access to restaurants and bars.
One convenient hotel is the Liberty Hotel Saigon Parkview. It costs approximately 3,000 INR per night and is just 300 metres from Bui Vien Walking Street.
Book a half-day city tour for the evening, and your guide will take you to the places listed below.
- Independence Palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- War Remnants Museum
Night: Return to your hotel around 7 PM and rest for the next day’s tour.
Day 8: Cu Chi Tunnels
Morning: Wake up early between 6 and 7 am for a full-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Your guide will pick you up around 8 am and drive to Cu Chi Tunnels, so have breakfast soon.
During this half-day trip, you will watch short documentary films about the war. Then, see the kitchen, bedrooms, hospitals, weapon factories, and storage space in the tunnels used during wartime.
Try to add the Rice Paper Workshop to your tour to watch and create your own rice paper.
Afternoon: Back to your hotel around 3 pm and rest.
Night: Walk for some Vietnamese street food, and don’t miss the nightlife at the Bui Vien walking streets.
Day 9: Mekong Delta Trip
Morning: Wake up early and have breakfast around 8 am. Then the guide will drive you through rice paddies, a few small villages, and you will reach My Tho, which will take about 1.5 hours.
The trip begins with the list of activities below.
- Go to Vinh Trang Pagoda (Buddhist temple)
- Take a three-hour boating and walking tour in the Mekong Delta.
- Try sampan rowing/boats and go to the small canals in the Mekong River.
- The boats stop along the way to see coconut candy-making. You’ll also visit a bee farm to taste honey, drink honey tea, and (optionally) hold pythons.
- Take a tuk-tuk car throughout the village.
- Tasting time for local food and honeybee tea.
- Dine at a garden restaurant on the riverbank with the countryside specialties.
Note: The day’s itinerary varies by operator.
Evening: Return to your hotel around 4 and rest.
Night: This will be your final night in Vietnam. Don’t miss the nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City.
Here are a few options on how to spend your night in Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Thanh Night Market for buying souvenirs.
- Saigon Opera House offers you Vietnamese artistic performances.
- Book Saigon River Dinner Cruise
- Visit some of the rooftop bars in the city
Day 10: Check out + Departure
This will be your last day in Vietnam. Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. Based on your flight timing, you can do things before you leave the country.
Wake up early, walk around the neighbourhood and sip the famous Vietnamese coffee.
Here are a few coffee spots to try:
- Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin)
- XLIII Specialty Coffee
- Ghé Coffee – casual specialty café (Mac Thi Buoi)
- Soo Kafe
Conclusion
The best part about Vietnam is that it offers a mix of experiences. That’s why you need this guide that provides detailed information on the must-see places and top things to do in Vietnam.
With this 10-day Vietnam itinerary, you will create great memories. All you have to do is call Dimaak Tours, and we will plan accordingly based on your preferences.
FAQs on Vietnam Itinerary 10 Days from India
1. How many days should you plan for a Vietnam trip?
The number of days you want to stay in Vietnam is entirely based on your schedule and budget.
Vietnam has many cities, including Hanoi, Sapa, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Phu Quoc Island. If you want to cover all these destinations, plan more than 10 days in Vietnam.
If you need to cover any one or two of these places, a short 4 – 6 days is sufficient for Vietnam. However, 10 days or more gives you more time to visit more places and combine it with 3 – 4 cities.
2. How much does a 10-Day Vietnam trip cost from India?
For 10 days, you can expect about 1,20,000 – 1,50,000 INR per person in Vietnam if you are a budget traveller. This includes flights, accommodations, food, sightseeing, and other transportation charges.
3. Can you get vegetarian food in Vietnam?
Yes, vegetarian food is easy to find in Vietnam’s main cities, with many Indian restaurants also gaining popularity.
Here are a few Indian restaurants in Vietnam:
- Hanoi: Namaste Hanoi, MAAZI Old Quarter & Indian Masala Restaurant
- Da Nang: Dhaba 28, Rang, Rasoi Indian & MAAZI Da Nang
- Ho Chi Minh City: Dahi Handi Indian Restaurant, Jalsa Indian Restaurant & Banana Leaf Saigon Indian Restaurant
4. What to wear for a day trip to Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay?
Wear comfortable shoes for hiking and cycling. Bring swimsuits for swimming, snorkelling, and kayaking. Also, it is good to carry a large towel or jacket, as it can keep you warm after water activities.
