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Why Vietnam Is Suddenly Everywhere on Indian Travel Wishlists
Ten years ago, Vietnam was a backpacker secret. Today it is the fastest-growing international destination for Indian travellers — and for good reason. It delivers the "exotic Asia" feeling of Thailand's early days: limestone bays you can cruise on a luxury junk, 2,000-year-old towns lit by paper lanterns, rice terraces that look airbrushed, and beaches that rival anywhere in Southeast Asia — at roughly 60% of a Europe trip's cost.
Three things changed recently. First, Vietnam's e-visa is now open to Indians for stays up to 90 days, with a simple online form. Second, direct flights from Delhi connect you to Hanoi in under 4.5 hours — shorter than a Mumbai–London layover. Third, Indian-facing services have matured: veg and Jain meals, Indian restaurants in every major city, and — through us — quotes and support in INR with a full-time office in Hanoi.
- Dramatic value: 5-star cruises, private cars and guided tours cost far less than similar quality in Europe or even Maldives.
- Variety in one trip: beaches, mountains, UNESCO towns, food streets and theme parks — all in a 7–10 day holiday.
- Family-friendly: safe streets, theme parks like VinWonders, gentle cruises, water-puppet shows and caves that kids love.
- Honeymoon-friendly: private candle-lit dinners on Ha Long junks, lantern-boat rides in Hoi An and couple spas at resort prices.
Local insight from our Hanoi office: most Indian travellers underestimate how big Vietnam is. It takes 2 hours to fly from Hanoi (north) to Ho Chi Minh City (south). Trying to "see it all" in 4 days is the #1 mistake — pick 2–3 regions and go deep. Our packages are designed exactly that way.
The Three Types of Vietnam Tour Packages
Every traveller is different — a family with young kids, a honeymooning couple and a group of friends need completely different trips. Vietnam packages generally fall into three buckets:
Family Packages
Kid-friendly hotels, gentle pacing, theme parks and nature — with family rooms and Indian meals sorted.
- Ha Long cruises with kayaking & cave visits
- VinWonders, Golden Bridge, water-puppet shows
Couple & Honeymoon
Overnight luxury cruises, beach resorts, private dinners and spa days — romance, minus the crowds.
- Balcony-cabin Ha Long overnight cruises
- Hoi An lantern boats & couple photoshoots
Customized Tours
You pick the dates, cities, hotels and budget — our Hanoi planners design the route around you.
- Any mix of 3–5 cities & experiences
- Free changes until you're 100% happy
Best-Selling Vietnam Packages & Prices in INR
All our packages are quoted in Indian Rupees with taxes included — no forex surprises. Here are the nine most-booked itineraries by Indian travellers this year:
| Package | Type | Duration | Route | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Family Adventure | Family | 7D / 6N | Hanoi · Ha Long · Ninh Binh · Da Nang | ₹164,999 / adult |
| Family Fun Vietnam | Family | 5D / 4N | Hanoi · Ninh Binh · Ha Long day cruise | ₹144,999 / adult |
| Grand Vietnam Family Holiday | Family | 10D / 9N | Hanoi · Da Nang · Hoi An · HCMC | ₹196,999 / adult |
| Romantic Vietnam Honeymoon | Couple | 6D / 5N | Hanoi · Ha Long overnight cruise · Hoi An | ₹189,999 / couple |
| Ha Long Luxury Cruise Escape | Couple | 4D / 3N | Hanoi · 5-star cruise · Ninh Binh | ₹157,999 / couple |
| Da Nang & Hoi An Beach Romance | Couple | 5D / 4N | Da Nang beach · Marble Mountains · Hoi An | ₹168,999 / couple |
| Tailor-Made Vietnam — Your Way | Customized | 6D / 5N | Any dates · any route · any budget | ₹136,999 onwards |
| Vietnam Multi-City Explorer | Customized | 9D / 8N | Pick 3–5 cities · 8–14 days | ₹152,999 onwards |
| Luxury Vietnam Private Journey | Customized | 9D / 8N | 5-star throughout · private butler | ₹2,29,999 onwards |
Prices are per adult / per couple as marked, include stays, transfers, sightseeing & listed meals. International flights and e-visa fee are additional — we'll quote exact airfares with your dates.
What's always included: 4-star hotels, private AC vehicle with driver-guide, entry tickets, daily breakfast plus selected Indian/Asian dinners, all taxes, and 24×7 Hindi & English support from our Hanoi office.
Best Time to Visit Vietnam (Month-by-Month)
Vietnam stretches 1,650 km from north to south, so there is always a good season somewhere — but each region has its sweet spot. Here's the honest breakdown we give every client:
| Region | Covers | Best Months | Months to Avoid | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa | Oct – Apr | Jul – Sep | Cool, dry, clear cruises; typhoon risk in late summer |
| Central | Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An | Feb – May | Sep – Nov | Dry beach weather; typhoon season hits the coast in autumn |
| South | HCMC, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc, Da Lat | Nov – Apr | Jun – Aug* | Dry season; summer only means short afternoon showers |
*The south's "green season" is actually a smart budget play — lower hotel rates, moody-gorgeous photography, and rain that rarely lasts beyond an hour.
Planning around Indian holidays: Diwali week and the Christmas–New Year fortnight are peak season in Vietnam — hotels and cruises sell out 6–8 weeks ahead. Book early for the best balcony cabins and rates; we hold inventory for our clients.
The Top Destinations Every Vietnam Package Covers
Eight places do 90% of the magic. A good first trip combines two or three of them:
Ha Long Bay
1,600 limestone islands; overnight cruises, kayaking, caves & Tai Chi at sunrise.
Best: Oct–Apr · 1–2 nights
Hanoi
Thousand-year-old capital: Old Quarter chaos, egg coffee, train street & street food.
Best: Oct–Apr · 1–2 days
Ninh Binh
"Ha Long Bay on land" — rowboat safaris through caves, Mua Cave sunrise hike.
Best: Oct–Apr · 1 day
Sapa
Misty mountain terraces, Hmong villages and the Fansipan cable car.
Best: Sep–Nov, Mar–May · 2 days
Da Nang
Beach city with the Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains and family resorts.
Best: Feb–May · 2–3 days
Hoi An
The lantern town: tailor shops, riverside cafés, night boat with wishing candles.
Best: Feb–May · 2 days
Hue
Vietnam's imperial capital — citadel, royal tombs and Perfume River cruises.
Best: Feb–Apr · 1 day
Phu Quoc & the South
Visa-free island beaches, plus HCMC's energy and Mekong Delta day trips.
Best: Nov–Apr · 3–4 daysReady-Made Itineraries (5, 7 & 10 Days)
Three proven routes that our Indian travellers book the most — copy them as-is or ask us to tweak anything:
The North Classic
5 Days · Hanoi → Ha Long → Ninh Binh- Day 1Land in Hanoi · Old Quarter cyclo ride · water-puppet show · egg coffee at Train Street
- Day 2Drive to Ha Long Bay · board your overnight cruise · kayak · sunset party on deck
- Day 3Sunrise Tai Chi · Sung Sot cave · back to Hanoi · evening food street walk
- Day 4Ninh Binh day trip: Trang An boat safari · Bai Dinh pagoda · Mua Cave viewpoint
- Day 5Hoan Kiem Lake morning · souvenir shopping · fly home
The Family Classic
7 Days · North + Central- Day 1Hanoi arrival · Old Quarter · water-puppet show
- Day 2Ha Long overnight cruise · kayaking & cave
- Day 3Cruise morning · return Hanoi · evening free
- Day 4Ninh Binh: Trang An safari · Mua Cave · back to Hanoi
- Day 5Fly to Da Nang · Marble Mountains · My Khe beach sunset
- Day 6Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge · evening in lantern-lit Hoi An
- Day 7Beach morning · depart from Da Nang
The Grand Tour
10 Days · North → Central → South- Day 1Hanoi arrival & Old Quarter walk
- Day 2Ha Long overnight luxury cruise
- Day 3Cruise morning · Hanoi city: Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature
- Day 4Ninh Binh day trip with boat safari
- Day 5Fly to Da Nang · Marble Mountains · beach evening
- Day 6Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills · Hoi An ancient town at night
- Day 7Hoi An: cooking class, lantern-making, riverside dinner
- Day 8Fly to Ho Chi Minh City · Notre-Dame, Post Office, rooftop dinner
- Day 9Cu Chi tunnels · Mekong Delta day cruise
- Day 10Shopping at Ben Thanh · fly home
Vietnam Visa for Indians — Simple 5-Step E-Visa
Indian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam. The e-visa has made it genuinely painless — no embassy visits, no sponsorship letters:
- Step 1: Fill the form on Vietnam's official e-visa portal (or let us do it — free with every package).
- Step 2: Upload your passport scan (6 months validity) and a white-background photo.
- Step 3: Pay USD 25 (~₹2,150) by card — single entry, 90-day validity.
- Step 4: Receive the e-visa PDF by email in 3–5 working days.
- Step 5: Print two copies — show at check-in, immigration and hotel.
Good to know: Phu Quoc island allows a 30-day visa-free visit if you fly there directly and don't leave the island — but most travellers combine it with the mainland, so the e-visa remains the practical choice. We also fast-track e-visa corrections if anything in your application needs fixing.
Flights from India to Vietnam
Direct flights have transformed Vietnam trips — Delhi to Hanoi is now shorter than many domestic Indian connections. Typical return economy fares:
| Route | Airlines | Time | Return Fare (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Hanoi | Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, IndiGo (direct) | ~4.5 hrs | ₹20,000 – ₹32,000 |
| Delhi → Ho Chi Minh City | IndiGo, VietJet (direct) | ~5 hrs | ₹22,000 – ₹34,000 |
| Mumbai → Hanoi / HCMC | VietJet direct (seasonal) or 1-stop via Bangkok | 5 – 9 hrs | ₹25,000 – ₹38,000 |
| Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad | 1-stop via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore | 8 – 10 hrs | ₹27,000 – ₹40,000 |
Tips: book 6–10 weeks out, fly mid-week, and consider "open-jaw" tickets (into Hanoi, out of Ho Chi Minh City) for 10-day trips — it saves a backtracking flight. We quote exact airfares with live availability when you enquire.
Vegetarian & Jain Food in Vietnam — Honest Guide
The #1 concern we hear from Indian families. The good news: Vietnam is more vegetarian-friendly than its reputation, and Indian restaurants now exist in every city you'll visit.
- Vietnamese veg classics: pho chay (veg noodle soup), fresh spring rolls, banh mi chay, fried rice with tofu, and com chay — look for the word "Chay" (vegetarian).
- Indian restaurants: solid options in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and HCMC — tandoori, dal, paneer and proper masala chai. We book your dinners at them on package nights.
- Jain & no-onion-garlic: possible with notice — cruise kitchens and resorts prepare Jain menus on request, and we brief every restaurant in advance.
- Cruise meals: overnight Ha Long cruises offer veg/Indian set menus — tell us at booking, not on board.
Pro tip: fish sauce (nuoc mam) hides in many "veggie-looking" dishes. Saying "Tôi ăn chay" (I eat vegetarian) helps, but our driver-guides double-check every meal for you.
Practical Tips From Our Hanoi Office
The small things that make the difference between a good trip and a perfect one:
- Money: INR isn't exchangeable in Vietnam. Carry USD notes (crisp, post-2017) to convert, or use a forex card. Cards work in cities; markets are cash-only.
- SIM & internet: buy a Viettel tourist SIM at the airport — ₹250–450 gets 8–15GB for 15–30 days. Hotel Wi-Fi is everywhere.
- Crossing streets in Hanoi: walk slowly and steadily into the scooter flow — they flow around you. Never sprint.
- Temples & pagodas: cover shoulders and knees; carry a light scarf or shrug.
- Tipping: not compulsory, but 5–10% at restaurants and ₹300–500/day for drivers is appreciated.
- Power plugs: Type A/C, 220V — the same two-pin plugs as Indian chargers usually fit.
- Weather packing: light layers for the north (Oct–Apr evenings can drop to 10–15°C), rain shell if travelling May–Sep.
- Book cruises early: the best Ha Long balcony cabins sell out weeks ahead in peak season — we hold blocks for our clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes — the 90-day e-visa is the easiest route: USD 25 (~₹2,150), online application, approval in 3–5 working days. We arrange it free with every VietOdyssey package, including corrections if needed.
How much does a Vietnam tour package cost from India?
Our packages run from ₹36,999 (customized, onwards) and ₹44,999 (5-day family) to ₹96,999 for the 10-day grand family holiday and ₹1,29,999+ for luxury private journeys. Couple honeymoons are priced per couple (₹57,999–₹89,999). Flights are additional.
Is vegetarian and Jain food available?
Yes. Indian restaurants operate in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and HCMC, Vietnamese cuisine has many "chay" (veg) dishes, and we pre-book Indian/Jain-friendly meals for every packaged dinner — including on cruises, with advance notice.
Which month is best for a family trip with kids?
October–April is ideal: dry, pleasant weather in the north and south. For beach-focused central Vietnam (Da Nang/Hoi An), February–May is perfect. Avoid September–November on the central coast (typhoon season).
Can I use INR, UPI or Indian cards in Vietnam?
INR cash isn't accepted, and UPI works only at a handful of merchants. Best combo: a forex card + some USD cash to exchange (₹100 ≈ 31,000 VND) + international-roaming ATM withdrawals. Your package covers most costs upfront anyway.
Is Vietnam safe for families and solo women?
Vietnam consistently ranks among Southeast Asia's safest countries with low violent crime. Take normal precautions against pickpocketing in markets. Every VietOdyssey trip includes a 24×7 Hindi/English helpline and on-ground support from our own Hanoi office.
Written by the VietOdyssey Editorial Team · HanoiOur trip planners live in Vietnam and travel these routes every week — every price and season in this guide comes from real itineraries run for Indian travellers, not scraped blogs. Questions? We reply on WhatsApp within minutes.
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