5 Days Vietnam Travel Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Vietnam is one of those rare destinations that grabs you by the heart the moment you arrive and simply refuses to let go. From the misty limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and the ancient lantern-lit streets of Hoi An to the roaring neon energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the powder-white beaches of Phu Quoc.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s ancient, atmospheric soul — Just 3.5 hours from the capital, Ha Long Bay delivers the single most spectacular natural landscape in all of Vietnam — over 1,969 limestone islands rising from an emerald sea, explored by kayak through hidden lagoons, inside the cathedral chambers of Sung Sot Cave. End the evenings back in Hanoi on the legendary Ta Hien Beer Street — the world’s cheapest, most joyful, and most gloriously chaotic street drinking experience.
Da Nang is central Vietnam’s crown — a modern, beautiful coastal city where the 30-km stretch of My Khe Beach Dragon Bridge breathes real fire over the Han River on weekend nights. A short cable car ride into the clouds above the city delivers one of Vietnam’s most jaw-dropping and surreal experiences — Ba Na Hills, where the globally iconic Golden Bridge appears to float above the mist.
Ho Chi Minh City — still Saigon in the hearts of its people — is Vietnam at its most electric, overwhelming, and utterly thrilling A full-day journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels — 250 km of underground passages dug by hand during the Vietnam War. Bui Vien Walking Street explodes into a river of neon, live music, rooftop cocktails, and a crowd from every corner of the world.
Vietnam saves its most beautiful chapter for last — Phu Quoc IslandSao Beach — with its blinding white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, and backdrop of jungle hills. inh Cau Night Market — grilled lobster, tiger prawns, fresh oysters and cold Vietnamese beer under the stars, with the sound of fishing boats returning to harbour

HA LONG BAY
CRUISE

NIGHT LIFE –
HO CHI MINH CITY

BA NA HILLS –
DA NANG
(2NIGHTS) HANOI – VIETNAM | HA LONG BAY CRUISE
ARRIVEL NOI BAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

HA LONG BAY “The Eighth Wonder of the Natural World”
Kayaking Through Hidden Lagoons Paddle a traditional kayak through narrow cave passages that open dramatically into secret enclosed lagoons.
Sung Sot Cave — Surprise Cave The largest and most spectacular cave in Ha Long Bay — Sung Sot (Surprise Cave).
Sunset Squid Fishing & Overnight on the Bay As the sun sets over the karsts and the sky turns pink and gold over the water, settle on the deck of your cruise with a cold Bia Hoi in hand and a squid fishing line in the water.


(3NIGHTS) DA NANG | HOI AN | BA NA HILLS
ARRIVEL DA NANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Hotel Check-In · Rest.
- My Khe Beach — Da Nang Stretching for 30 km along Da Nang’s coastline, My Khe Beach is consistently rated one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Asia.
- Dragon Bridge — Da Nang The pride of modern Da Nang — a 666-metre bridge in the shape of a full dragon, magnificently illuminated in gold and red every night over the Han River. On weekends at 9:00 PM.
- 🚡 Cable Car altitude: 1,487 metres / 4,879 feet 🎢 Fantasy Park: Asia’s largest indoor theme park — perfect for families – BA NA HILLS.



Ba Na Hills & The Golden Bridge
Ba Na Hills & The Golden Bridge — Day Trip One of Vietnam’s most extraordinary and surreal experiences — a cable car ride of nearly 6 km (one of the longest in the world) carries you up through the clouds to the Ba Na Hills resort complex at 1,487 metres altitude. The highlight is the globally famous Golden Bridge — a 150- metre pedestrian walkway appearing to be held up by two enormous stone hands emerging from the hillside. The complex also features a beautifully recreated French colonial village, Europe-style gardens, the massive Fantasy Park indoor theme park, and multiple restaurants and cafés perched in the clouds.

Hoi An Ancient Town & Basket Boat Ride — Evening Just 30 km from Da Nang, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An is arguably the most beautiful and atmospheric town in all of Vietnam.
Basket Boat Ride — Cam Thanh Coconut Forest Just outside Hoi An, the Cam Thanh Coconut Forest is home to one of Vietnam’s most joyful and uniquely Vietnamese experiences — the Round Basket Boat Ride.
(2NIGHTS) HO CHI MINH CITY | (SAIGON)
ARRIVEL TAN SON NHAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Hotel Check-In · Rest.
Ben Thanh Market The beating commercial heart of Saigon — Ben Thanh Market is a sprawling, vibrant, 100-year-old covered market where everything from fresh Vietnamese street food and exotic tropical fruit to silk scarves, lacquerware, and handmade crafts fills every stall.
Bui Vien Walking Street — Saigon Nightlife If Hanoi’s Ta Hien is Vietnam’s party opener, Bui Vien Street is the main event.
Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon Never Sleeps Vietnam’s largest and most electrifying city.

- Cu Chi Tunnels — Full Day Trip One of the most extraordinary and humbling historical experiences in Vietnam.
- The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground network of over 250 km of tunnels dug by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War, used as hiding spots, supply routes, hospitals, and living quarters during some of the most intense bombing campaigns in military history.
- Rooftop dinner at Chill Skybar on the Bitexco Financial Tower with panoramic Saigon night views — the most romantic evening in the city.
- Cu Chi Tunnels is a living history lesson children genuinely find fascinating and exciting.
- There is nowhere else in Vietnam — and very few places in the world — quite like Bui Vien Street after dark. Pedestrianised from early evening, this legendary 400- metre stretch in District 1 transforms every single night into an open-air carnival of neon lights


(2 NIGHTS) PHU QUOC ISLAND
ARRIVEL PHU QUOC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Hotel Check-In · Rest.
Phu Quoc — Vietnam’s Jewel Island. Vietnam saves its most beautiful finale for last.
Sao Beach — Vietnam’s Most Beautiful Beach On Phu Quoc’s southeastern tip, Sao Beach (Bai Sao) is frequently listed among the most beautiful beaches in Asia — a sweeping arc of brilliant white sand meeting water so clear and so turquoise it genuinely defies belief.
Phu Quoc Cable Car — Hon Thom Island One of the world’s longest over-sea cable car routes — the Phu Quoc Cable Car stretches an extraordinary 7.9 km over the open sea to Hon Thom (Pineapple Island).
Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour Join a local boat tour around Phu Quoc’s surrounding An Thoi archipelago — a cluster of smaller islands with some of the most vibrant and accessible coral reef snorkeling in Vietnam.
Dinh Cau Rock Temple — Sunset Ritual Perched dramatically on a rocky promontory at the entrance to Duong Dong harbour, the Dinh Cau Temple is dedicated to the goddess of the sea and has watched over Phu Quoc’s fishing community for generations.
Phu Quoc Night Market — Dinh Cau Night Market The most authentic and delicious night market in Vietnam — Dinh Cau Night Market.
Honeymoon: Private sunset dinner on the beach at your resort, couples spa, and a private snorkeling tour — Phu Quoc is made for romance.
Family Cable car + Aquatopia Water Park on Hon Thom Island is the ultimate family day out.

PHU QUOC


PHU QUOC ISLAND
THINGS TO CARRY:
FOOD & SNACKS — CARRY FROM HOME
“Because Hunger Waits for No One & Home Comfort Matters”
Vietnam’s street food is extraordinary — but there will be moments on long bus transfers, early morning ferry rides, late night arrivals, and between-meal gaps where having your own snacks is an absolute lifesaver. Indian travellers especially should carry familiar comfort foods because Vietnamese cuisine, while incredible, is very different from home flavours and adjustment takes a day or two.
“E-SIM — THE SMARTEST TRAVEL DECISION YOU WILL MAKE”
CLOTHING
- 4–5 lightweight cotton or linen shirts — Vietnam is 28–35°C.
- 1 light fleece or jacket — Ba Na Hills sits at 1,487 metres and gets genuinely cold.
- Modest cover-up / scarf — temples and pagodas across Vietnam.
- 2–3 swimwear sets — Phu Quoc and Da Nang beaches mean daily swimming.
- Comfortable walking shoes — you will walk 8–12 km per day across Old Quarter lanes.
- Flip flops / sandals — for beaches, hotel pools, and casual evening walks.
- Smart casual outfit — for rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh City.
TOILETRIES & HEALTH ESSENTIALS
- Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ — mandatory for Phu Quoc and Da Nang beach days.
- Motion sickness tablets — for Ha Long Bay cruises and mountain cable cars.
- Hand sanitiser — large bottle + 2 pocket-size — essential before all street food.
- Microfibre travel towel — compact, quick-drying, essential for beach days and water activities.
“MEDICAL KIT — DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT IT”
DOCUMENTS & MONEY
- Passport — valid minimum 6 months beyond travel date.
- Vietnam e-Visa — Indian nationals require a visa.
- Travel insurance — essential; covers medical.
- USD cash — Vietnam’s most widely accepted foreign currency.
- All booking confirmations printed and saved offline.
- International driving licence — if planning to rent a scooter in Hoi An or Phu Quoc.
WRAVELON FINAL TIP:
Your Wravelon Welcome Hamper on arrival includes WravelOn Smart Toiletries, WravelOn special bag, some goodies, a reusable water bottle, and your personalised Wravelon Tour Map — so your very first bag check on arrival is already lighter than you packed it! We think of everything — so you don’t have to.
INCLUSIONS :
TRAVEL:
- Hanoi → Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City → Phu Quoc domestic flight (economy class)
- Airport pickup & drop in Hanoi on arrival and departure by private vehicle
- All inter-city and local ground transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the trip
- Ha Long Bay round trip transfer from Hanoi by private coach
ACCOMODATION:
- 2 nights hotel stay in Hanoi on double/twin sharing basis
- 3 nights hotel stay in Da Nang on double/twin sharing basis
- 2 nights hotel stay in Ho Chi Minh City on double/twin sharing basis
- 2 nights hotel stay in Phu Quoc on double/twin sharing basis
- 1 night overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay (twin/double cabin)
EXCLUSIVE WRAVELON ADDITIONS:
- Wravelon Welcome Hamper
- Wravelon Interactive Vietnam Tour Map — beautifully designed printed & digital map covering all destinations
- Wravelon Tour Assistant on WhatsApp — available 24/7 from Delhi departure to Phu Quoc return
EXCLUSIONS :
- International airfare Delhi → Hanoi and Phu Quoc → Delhi not included
- Airport departure taxes, airline fuel surcharges, and excess baggage charges
- Motorbike rental in Hoi An or Phu Quoc
- Overnight Ha Long Bay upgrade to premium or luxury cruise cabin
- Chill Skybar, EON Heli Bar, or rooftop bar entry and drinks
- Opera House performance tickets in Ho Chi Minh City
- Saigon River dinner cruise
- Any additional day trips not listed under inclusions
- Lunch and dinner on all days across all destinations except Ha Long Bay Day 3
- Beverages, juices, alcohol, and personal food & drink orders at all venues
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended — especially for water sports and adventure activities)
