Vietnam, Unpacked · 6N/7D with Mayur
Hanoi · Da Nang · Saigon
- Pickup
- Hanoi
- Drop
- Saigon
What you are signing up for
7 days in Vietnam: Hanoi's Train Street, a Ha Long Bay cruise, Da Nang, the Golden Bridge and Hoi An, then Saigon's nights and the Cu Chi tunnels. We sort the stays, the cruise and every transfer. You just pack and show up.
Highlights
- Ha Long Bay cruise
- The Golden Bridge
- Hoi An at lantern hour
- Hanoi Train Street
- Da Nang nights
- Saigon
Meet your host
Mayur
- Travels with the group From day one to the flight home.
- Knows the best spots Viewpoints, food stops and photo moments.
- Your go-to person Ask Mayur anything before or during the trip.
All 7 days
Hanoi— 2 nights
Part One · The North
Land in Hanoi and check in (standard check-in is 2 PM).
Walk the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Coffee on Train Street, then Beer Street after dark.
Bus to Ha Long Bay (about 3.5 hours), with a stop at a pearl market.
A 5-star cruise among the limestone islands, with kayaking, a cave visit and lunch on board.
A sunset party on deck, then back to Hanoi.
Fly to Da Nang
Da Nang— 3 nights
Part Two · The Centre
Fly to Da Nang and check in (standard check-in is 2 PM).
An afternoon on My Khe Beach and in the city's cafés.
Da Nang's nightlife, and the Dragon Bridge lit up after dark.
A full day at Ba Na Hills, up one of the world's longest cable car rides.
Walk the Golden Bridge, held up by giant stone hands.
Rides at Fantasy Park, and a beer at the Beer Plaza.
A free morning for the beach or Han Market.
A basket boat ride through the coconut forest, then a tour of Hoi An's old town.
Lantern Street after dark and an Indian dinner (veg, non-veg and Jain options).
Fly to Saigon
Saigon— 1 night
Part Three · Hoi An & Saigon
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
A city tour of the main sights.
Bui Vien walking street after dark.
A morning tour of the Cu Chi tunnels.
Transfer to the airport.
Fly home with a bag of Vietnamese coffee.
6 nights, town by town
Hanoi
Hotel, twin sharing
Da Nang
Resort, twin sharing
Saigon
Hotel, twin sharing
What is and is not included
Included
- Domestic flights Hanoi → Da Nang
- → Saigon (up to ₹12,000; 7+20 kg)
- Premium hotels: Hanoi 2, Da Nang
- 3 (by My Khe Beach), Saigon 1
- Daily breakfast
- Luxury Ha Long Bay cruise with kayaking and buffet lunch
- Ba Na Hills two-way cable cars, Fantasy Park and 2 beers at the Beer Plaza
- Hoi An basket boat, old town tour and Indian dinner
- Cu Chi tunnels tour
- English-speaking local guides on tours
- Guide and driver tips (USD 24 total)
Not included
- International flights
- Vietnam e-visa fee
- 5% GST and 2% TCS
- Lunches and dinners not listed
- Optional activities and water sports
- Tips beyond those included, and personal expenses
- Costs from flight changes or weather
Other information
Built for solo travellers after a crew, friends who hate planning, and couples who'd rather not hold the itinerary.
Pack this
- A light jacket for Ba Na Hills
- Temple wear: shoulders and knees covered
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A dry bag for the cruise
- Universal plug adapter
- Some cash in dong for street food
Sort this before you fly
- Carry a passport valid 6+ months from your return date.
- Apply for your Vietnam e-visa online well before you fly.
- Most flights from India land around midnight; standard check-in is 2 PM.
Plans can move Weather, roads and closures can change a day. We carry an alternative for each one rather than cancelling it.
What to eat in Vietnam
Pho
Beef noodle soup.
Banh mi
The Vietnamese sandwich.
Goi cuon
Fresh spring rolls.
Banh xeo
Crispy crepe.
Bun cha
Grilled pork and noodles.
When to go
Every town on this route has its own weather. Pick a month to see the real numbers for each one.
Oct on this route
Vietnam averages 28° by day and 24° after dark, with rain on 27 days of the month.
Typical conditions, not a forecast — weather models only run about a fortnight ahead. Daily records averaged per calendar month (Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis). Temperature bars scaled 15 °C to 35 °C, rain bars to 30 days.
Real stories, real escapes.
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Went in with low expectations about travelling with strangers and came back with a group chat that is still going. The pace was honest — a couple of early starts, and they told us in advance rather than springing them. Would do it again with the same crew.
Anushka Mehta, Kolkata
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The route sold it — Hanoi, Da Nang, Saigon in 7 days without me planning a thing. Saigon nights came around just as the group had hit its stride, which was annoying in the best way. Tell your friends to go before it gets busy.
Lakshmi Nair, Kochi
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Paid, packed, turned up. That was genuinely the whole job. Food stops were picked by someone who actually eats there, not off a list. Would book with them again without checking anywhere else first.
Arjun Rao, Mumbai
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First group trip for me, and Xin chào, Hanoi on day one took the nerves out of it. Transfers and check-ins were sorted before we arrived anywhere, which I had not expected at this price. Only note: carry more cash than you think you need.
Reema Singh, Thane
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Was deciding between two operators and picked this for the itinerary. No regrets. Ha Long Bay cruise was the day everyone had come for, and it delivered. Already looking at their Bali · Zamna Festival trip.
Jaya Mehta, Chennai
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