Ha Long Bay overnight cruiseKarst islands, kayaking and a night on the water. Choose a quieter route — we use Lan Ha Bay.
Southeast Asia
Vietnam.
Ha Long karsts, Hoi An lanterns, Hanoi's buzz.
Route
DEL → HAN
Flight
4h 30m
Best time
November – April
Ideal stay
7–10 nights
Visa
e-Visa · 90 days
Why go
Vietnam rewards travellers who like cities with texture.
Vietnam rewards travellers who like cities with texture. Hanoi's old quarter is loud, cheap and completely alive; Hoi An is the opposite — lantern-lit and unhurried. Most people end up loving both.
It's also the best value destination we sell. Your money goes noticeably further here than in Thailand or Singapore, which makes it the pick for longer trips and younger travellers.
The e-visa now runs to 90 days for Indian passports, which means you can combine north and south without rushing.
Experiences
What we'd actually book.
Hanoi Old Quarter36 streets, egg coffee, bia hoi corner and the best street food in the country.
Hoi An Ancient TownTailors, lantern makers, Japanese bridge and a river full of candle boats at night.
Golden Bridge, Ba Na HillsThe hand-held bridge above Da Nang, plus the French village and cable car.
Ninh BinhTam Coc boat ride between rice paddies and limestone, plus Hang Mua viewpoints.
Mekong DeltaFloating markets, fruit orchards and canal boats from Ho Chi Minh City.
Sample itinerary
Five days, written out.
Day 1
Hanoi
Arrive, walk the old quarter, dinner at a corner stall.
Day 2
Ha Long / Lan Ha
Transfer to the bay, overnight cruise with kayaking.
Day 3
Fly to Da Nang
Morning on the bay, afternoon flight, transfer to Hoi An.
Day 4
Hoi An
Ancient town, tailor visit, river lanterns at night.
Day 5
Ba Na Hills
Golden Bridge early, before the crowds arrive.
Day 6
Hue or free day
Imperial city day trip, or a beach day at An Bang.
This is a shape, not a rule. Every itinerary we send is rebuilt around your dates.
Where you'll stay
Hotel tiers & areas.
Hanoi — Old Quarter hotels
Hanoi
Walkable, characterful, small rooms. Ask for a balcony room.
Hoi An — riverside boutique
Hoi An
Lantern views, cycling distance to the beach.
Cruise cabins
Ha Long / Lan Ha
Book the mid-tier category — the cheapest boats skip the good caves.
Beyond the obvious
If you have extra days.
Sapa
Rice terraces in the far north and hill-tribe trekking from a night train.
Phu Quoc
Island beaches in the south with direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi tunnels and the War Remnants Museum — add three nights for the southern half.
Good to know
Practical, in plain words.
Visa for Indians
e-Visa, currently up to 90 days, roughly $25. Apply online 3–5 working days ahead.
Currency & cards
Dong (VND). Cash still rules — withdraw from bank ATMs, not corner machines.
Best season
North: Oct–Apr. South: Dec–Apr. The country has three separate weather systems — check your exact route.
Getting around
Grab everywhere. Internal flights are cheap. Cross the road slowly and steadily — the traffic flows around you.
Food
Vegetarian food exists but isn't automatic — banh mi, pho chay and rice dishes are your friends.
Scams
Agree taxi fares in advance or use Grab. Check the meter and your change.
Packages
Ready-made Vietnam trips.
DELHAN
Best value trip Vietnam North to South
Hanoi's old quarter, a night on the bay, lanterns in Hoi An. Our cheapest good holiday.
Return flightsHa Long Bay overnight cruiseHanoi + Hoi An + Da NangBa Na Hills Golden Bridgee-Visa handledAll internal flights
Ready when you are.
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