Itinerary · 10 days
Vietnam Itinerary, 10 Days From India
Ten days is the honest Vietnam minimum to see north plus central plus south plus optional Cambodia. The arc: 2 days Hanoi, 1 day Halong Bay cruise, 2 days Hoi An, 1 day Hue, 2 days Ho Chi Minh City plus Mekong Delta, 2 days Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Anything shorter forces you to skip a region; anything longer slips into beach lethargy.
The 10-day arc
Arrive Noi Bai Airport plus transfer to Hanoi Old Quarter (45 min).
Hoan Kiem Lake walk plus Ngoc Son Temple plus train street.
Pho dinner at Pho Gia Truyen plus water puppet show.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum plus Temple of Literature.
Old Quarter food tour: bun cha, egg coffee, banh mi.
Beer street (Ta Hien) experience plus dinner.
Bus transfer to Halong Bay (3 hours). Board overnight cruise boat.
Kayaking in lagoons plus Sung Sot cave visit.
Sunset on deck plus dinner on cruise.
Tai Chi on deck plus return to Hanoi via bus.
Fly Hanoi to Da Nang plus drive to Hoi An (30 min).
Hoi An lantern-lit old town walk plus dinner at Morning Glory.
Old town cycle tour plus tailor shop visit (custom suits in 24 hours).
Beach time at An Bang or My Khe.
Cooking class at Red Bridge plus dinner.
Drive to Hue via Hai Van Pass (3 hours, scenic).
Imperial City plus Thien Mu Pagoda plus Perfume River boat.
Return to Hoi An plus final dinner.
Fly Da Nang to HCMC.
Reunification Palace plus War Remnants Museum.
Rooftop dinner at Saigon Saigon Bar plus city lights.
Drive to My Tho plus boat tour through delta.
Coconut candy factory plus floating market plus traditional lunch.
Return to HCMC plus dinner.
Flight HCMC to Siem Reap (1 hour).
Angkor Wat sunset visit plus orientation.
Pub Street dinner.
Angkor Wat sunrise (5am) plus Ta Prohm plus Bayon temples.
Late afternoon flight back via Bangkok or Singapore.
Return to India.
Budget breakdown (per person)
Mid-range solo traveller estimate. Couples sharing rooms save around 25% per person. Luxury upgrades add 50% to 100%.
Booking tips
- Vietnam e-visa USD 25 valid for 30 days; apply online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, processed in 3 working days
- Cambodia visa on arrival USD 30; bring USD cash for the visa fee plus 1 passport photo
- Halong Bay overnight cruise: pick mid-range (around USD 200 per person) not the cheapest (safety concerns) or premium (luxury for the same scenery)
- Internal flights Hanoi to Da Nang plus Da Nang to HCMC plus HCMC to Siem Reap: book 60 days out on VietJet Air or Vietnam Airlines for under USD 70 each
- Hoi An tailor: order day 1, fitting day 2, final pickup day 3. Plan accordingly
Frequently asked
Can I do Vietnam in less than 10 days?
Possible but you must cut something. 7 days: Hanoi plus Halong plus Hoi An only. 8 days adds Hue. 10 days adds HCMC plus Mekong plus Cambodia angle. Below 7 days the flight time eats the trip.
Should I add Cambodia or stick to Vietnam?
Add Cambodia. Angkor Wat is one of the most iconic temple complexes globally and a Vietnam plus Cambodia combo is the natural way to see both. From HCMC to Siem Reap is a 1-hour flight at affordable pricing. The combo adds 2 days to the trip and significant value.
What is the actual total cost of this 10-day Vietnam plus Cambodia trip from India?
The breakdown above totals around INR 1,20,000 for a solo traveller mid-range. As a couple sharing rooms, per-person cost drops to about INR 95,000. One of the best value Southeast Asia trips.
Is the OJ Vietnam plus Cambodia trip worth the group rate?
Yes for first-time visitors. Multi-city Vietnam internal flights, Halong Bay cruise vetting, Cambodia visa logistics, and the cultural triangle navigation all benefit from operator structure. Vietnam solo travel is also viable for budget-conscious experienced travellers.
When does the OJ Vietnam plus Cambodia trip run?
October to April (Vietnam dry season). The trip is 12 days at INR 1.2L per person including flights from Bangalore. Group capped at 14.