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1Day

Kolkata → Hanoi — Xin Chào, Vietnam!

DepartureHanoi

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Afternoon · 14:10

Flight — Kolkata (CCU) → Hanoi (HAN)

Depart Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Arrive Hanoi at 18:35 (local time), Terminal 2.

Flights pre-booked

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Evening · ~19:00

Private Transfer — Hanoi Airport to Silk Path Boutique Hanoi

Driver meets you at arrivals (driver only, without guide). Transfer to your hotel.

✓ Included

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Check-in & Unwind

Settle into Silk Path Boutique Hanoi. Evening at leisure — explore the Old Quarter or simply rest after the flight.

✓ Accommodation included

🥬 Vegetarian Dining — Hanoi

Hanoi has an excellent Indian vegetarian scene. Our picks for strictly vegetarian dining:

Gujarat Indian Restaurant — 100% pure vegetarian. Gujarati, Rajasthani & Jain menu. Thalis, dosas, paneer dishes.

Saffron — 65 Ngo Hue. Upscale Indian with dedicated veg & Jain options. Also has a branch in Ninh Binh (handy for Day 2).

Dalcheeni — Near West Lake. Fine-dining Indian with royal presentation. Great veg menu, no artificial colours.

Maazi — 57 P. Đường Thành, Old Quarter. Strong vegetarian & Jain options. Try the stuffed paratha and masala chai.

Tandoor — Old Quarter. Well-established chain with extensive veg menu.

🍕 Iconic Must-Try

Pizza 4P's — Vietnam's legendary farm-to-table pizza chain. Multiple Hanoi locations. Try the 4-Cheese Pizza with honey — made with their own cheese from a Dalat farm. Excellent veg options. Book ahead.

Café Giảng — 39 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Old Quarter. The birthplace of Vietnamese egg coffee (cà phê trứng). An absolute must — creamy, custard-like, and unlike anything you've had.

Ưu Đàm Chay — Michelin Guide Selected. Elegant Vietnamese fine-dining, 100% vegetarian. Innovative dishes like walnut-seaweed salad and braised mushrooms. A world-class veg experience.

☕ Café Picks

Bản Công (Bancông) — Nostalgic balcony café in the Old Quarter. Perfect for egg coffee with a street view.

Giao Mùa — Aesthetic seasonal-themed café. Great for Vietnamese drip coffee.

🚂 Train Street Cafes — A Must-Do!

The Railway Hanoi (Choo Choo Cafe) — The most popular Train Street café. Sip egg coffee while trains rumble past just inches from your table. Surreal and unforgettable.

Trạm Café (Station Café) — Family-run, most authentic of the lot. Featured in National Geographic.

2Day

Ninh Binh — Hoa Lu & Tam Coc by Bamboo Boat

Hanoi Region✦ Private Tour

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✦ Chill Scenes Signature Experience

Drift through the emerald karst valleys of Tam Coc on a bamboo boat — often called "Ha Long Bay on Land." A day of ancient temples, towering limestone, and timeless Vietnamese countryside.

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8:00 AM

Hotel Pickup & Drive to Ninh Binh

Private guide and vehicle. ~120 km south of Hanoi. Short rest break en route.

✓ Included

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10:30 AM

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Vietnam's first capital. 17th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le. Outstanding architecture and ancient atmosphere set against limestone cliffs.

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12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Local restaurant. Try dê núi (mountain goat) or cơm bình dân (rice plates).

Meals on own

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1:30 PM

Tam Coc — Bamboo Boat Ride (1.5 Hours)

Glide along the Ngô Đồng River in a bamboo sampan through three natural caves. Paddy fields, karsts, and mirror-still water — UNESCO World Heritage.

✓ Included

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4:00 PM

Return to Hanoi

Back at Silk Path Boutique by 6:30–7:00 PM. Evening at leisure.

✓ Included

Tour Duration: ~10 Hours · Includes: Private guide · Private vehicle (16-seater A/C) · Hoa Lu entry · Tam Coc boat ride · Bottled water

3Day

Ha Long Bay — Day Cruise on the Bay

Ha Long Bay✦ Day Cruise

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✦ Chill Scenes Signature Experience

Cruise through the emerald waters of a UNESCO World Heritage bay — thousands of limestone karst islands, ancient caves, pristine islands, and live music on the water. An early start, but worth every moment.

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6:00 AM

Early Departure from Hanoi

Packed breakfast from Silk Path Boutique. Private vehicle picks you up for the scenic drive to Ha Long Bay.

✓ Included

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8:00 AM

Check-in & Board Ambassador Day Cruise

Check in at Ambassador's Lounge, 1st Floor Terminal, Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay Ward, Halong City. Board the cruise and set sail.

✓ Included

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9:00 AM

Light Breakfast on Board

Enjoy a light breakfast onboard while the Ambassador Cruise passes by thousands of majestic limestone islets in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

🍽️ Breakfast included

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10:30 AM

Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)

The largest cave in the bay — marvel at spectacular stalactites in a variety of unique and dramatic formations.

✓ Included

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11:30 AM

Titov Island

Immerse yourself in the turquoise waters and climb to the top of the island for breathtaking panoramic views of the bay.

✓ Included

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12:00 PM

Premium Lunch on Board

Savour a premium lunch while the cruise passes by the famous landscapes of Ha Long Bay.

🍽️ Lunch included

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1:30 PM

Luon Cave — Kayaking or Bamboo Boat

Visit Luon Cave — enjoy kayaking or a serene bamboo boat ride to admire the cave's interior and hidden lagoon.

Kayaking: USD 15/kayak (optional)

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2:20 PM

Afternoon Tea

Relax with afternoon tea in the restaurant areas on the 3rd and 4th floors of the cruise.

✓ Included

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3:00 PM

Live Music on the Sundeck

Enjoy live music performed on the sundeck as you soak in the bay views. Weather dependent.

✓ Included

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4:00 PM

Disembark at Halong International Cruise Port

Disembark and transfer by private vehicle back to Silk Path Boutique Hanoi. Arrive by evening.

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Cruise Duration: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Includes: Light breakfast, premium lunch, afternoon tea, Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, Luon Cave, live music · Not included: Kayaking (USD 15/kayak, 2-person)

4Day

Hanoi City Tour → Fly to Da Nang

HanoiTransitHoi An

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Morning

Ho Chi Minh Complex

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside viewing only — note: the mausoleum is closed on Fridays, which includes this day), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and the One Pillar Pagoda.

✓ Included

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Train Street

Experience the unique sight of a train passing through a narrow residential street. Grab an egg coffee at a trackside café (at your own expense).

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Old Quarter Walking Tour

Explore the bustling streets, traditional shops, and colonial architecture of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter. Drop-off at hotel after the tour.

✓ Included

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Afternoon

Private Transfer — Hotel to Hanoi Airport

Free time until driver (no guide) picks you up for the airport transfer.

✓ Included

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Evening · 18:45

Flight — Hanoi (HAN) → Da Nang (DAD)

Depart 18:45, arrive 20:05. Terminal 1. Baggage: 20 kg check-in + 7 kg cabin per person.

Flights pre-booked

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Night

Private Transfer — Da Nang Airport to The Pearl Hoi An

Driver (no guide) meets you and transfers to your oceanview hotel in Hoi An.

✓ Included

5Day

Hoi An — Coconut Village, Ancient Town & Lanterns

Hoi An✦ Private Tour

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✦ Chill Scenes Signature Experience

Basket boats in the coconut jungle, centuries-old merchant houses, and the magical moment of releasing flower lanterns on the Thu Bồn River at dusk — Hoi An at its most enchanting.

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Morning

Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle — Basket Boat Adventure

Glide through the Cam Thanh water coconut forest in a bamboo basket boat. Learn round-net fishing, paddling, join a basket-boat race, and go crab-catching. Finish with a drink at a fisherman's home.

✓ Included

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Afternoon

Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour

Guided walk through the UNESCO-listed old town. Visit Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, explore the Phung Hung or Tan Ky Ancient House (200-year-old merchant homes), and admire the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

✓ Included (entry tickets)

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Evening

Lantern Boat Ride — Release Flower Lanterns

Board a small boat at twilight and release flower lanterns on the Thu Bồn River — a heartfelt prayer for luck and prosperity beneath the glow of Hoi An's lantern streets.

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🥬 Vegetarian Dining — Hoi An & Da Nang

Central Vietnam is a food lover's paradise — and surprisingly great for vegetarians. Our picks:

Saffron — Branches in both Hoi An (Old Town) and Da Nang (beachside). Veg & Jain-friendly.

Gujarat Indian Restaurant — Da Nang branch. Pure vegetarian with Gujarati thalis.

Maazi — Da Nang (264 Tran Phu, near Dragon Bridge). Excellent veg options, chaat, and masala chai.

Mr. India Restaurant & Bar — Hoi An Night Market area. Veg-friendly with riverside seating.

🍕 Iconic Must-Try

Pizza 4P's Indochina Da Nang — 74 Bạch Đằng. Han River views. Reservations essential.

Minh Hien Vegetarian — 3 Hoi An locations. Veg Cao Lầu and White Rose Dumplings — Hoi An specialties.

Bánh Mì Chay — Ask any stall. Tofu, pickled veggies, fresh herbs in a crispy baguette. Hoi An does the best version.

☕ Café Picks

34 Tropical — Da Nang. Tropical vibes and great coffee.

Roving Chillhouse — Hoi An rice paddies, ~3 km from Old Town. Sunset cocktails — unforgettable.

💡 Chill Scenes Recommends — Hoi An & Da Nang Leisure

You have two evenings in Hoi An (Days 4 & 5). Here's how to make the most of them:

Tailor Shopping — Hoi An is world-famous for bespoke tailoring. Custom suits, dresses, or áo dài in 24 hours. Popular: Yaly Couture, BeBe Tailors, A Dong Silk.

Hoi An Night Market — Every evening along the riverfront. Silk lanterns, jewellery, art, street food.

Spa & Wellness — Traditional Vietnamese massage at La Siesta Hoi An Spa or Palmarosa Spa.

An Bang Beach — 4 km from Old Town. Golden sand, calm water, beachside seafood shacks.

My Khe Beach, Da Nang — Forbes-listed. If time permits before or after Ba Na Hills.

6Day

Ba Na Hills — The Golden Bridge & French Village

Da Nang✦ Private Tour

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✦ Chill Scenes Signature Experience

Walk across the world-famous Golden Bridge — held aloft by giant stone hands in the clouds — then explore a French village perched 1,400 metres above the coast.

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Morning · 8:30 AM

Checkout from The Pearl Hoi An

Breakfast at hotel, checkout, and depart with your guide and private vehicle to Ba Na Hills.

✓ Included

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Cable Car Ride to the Summit

World's longest non-stop cable car (11,587 metres). Soar above dense jungle to the mountaintop at 1,400m.

✓ Included

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The Golden Bridge & Le Jardin D'Amour

Walk across the iconic bridge cradled by giant stone hands. Visit the stunning flower gardens with panoramic mountain views.

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Linh Ung Pagoda, French Village & Fantasy Park

Tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam. Charming French Village and rides at Fantasy Park.

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~4:30 PM

Check-in at Mercure Ba Na Hills

Stay overnight right in the French Village at Ba Na Hills. Wake up to misty mountain views at 1,400 metres.

✓ Accommodation included

Tour: ~8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Note: Alpine coaster (USD 3/pax), wax museum (USD 5/pax), wine cellar (USD 5/pax), and coin games at Fantasy Park are excluded.

7Day

Da Nang → Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

TransitHCMC

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Morning at Leisure at Ba Na Hills

Breakfast at Mercure Ba Na Hills. Enjoy a peaceful morning in the French Village — misty mountain air, gardens, and a last stroll. Check out by noon.

At leisure

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Afternoon

Private Transfer — Mercure Ba Na Hills to Da Nang Airport

Driver (no guide) takes you down from Ba Na Hills to Da Nang Airport (~45 min). Depart hotel by ~14:00 to make the 16:40 flight.

✓ Included

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Flight — Da Nang (DAD) → Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Depart 16:40, arrive 18:00. Terminal 1. Baggage: 20 kg check-in + 7 kg cabin per person.

Flights pre-booked

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Evening

Private Transfer — SGN Airport to Liberty Central Riverside Saigon

Driver (no guide) meets you at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfers you to your riverside hotel.

✓ Included

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Check-in & Evening at Leisure

Settle into Liberty Central Riverside Saigon. Explore the neighbourhood or rest up for your free day tomorrow.

✓ Accommodation included

8Day

Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon at Your Pace

Ho Chi Minh City

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Full Day at Leisure in Saigon

Breakfast at hotel. Checkout by ~11–12. Store luggage if needed. Your last full day — explore Saigon at your pace:

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War Remnants Museum & Reunification Palace

Two powerful landmarks — the museum offers a sobering look at the Vietnam War, while the palace is frozen in 1975.

At leisure

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Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office

French colonial architecture. The post office, designed by Gustave Eiffel's firm, is a gorgeous photo stop.

At leisure

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Ben Thanh Market & Saigon Square

Iconic market for souvenirs, silk, coffee. Saigon Square for branded goods at bargain prices. Bargaining expected!

At leisure

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Optional · Half Day

Cu Chi Tunnels — Half-Day Excursion

Underground tunnels from the Vietnam War. ~3–4 hours. Powerful historical experience. Best as a morning trip.

Optional — book independently

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Spa — Recharge Before the Red-Eye

Saigon Heritage Spa or Miu Miu Spa in District 1. Book a late-afternoon slot to feel refreshed for the airport.

At leisure

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Rooftop Sunset & Bùi Viện Walking Street

Sunset drinks at Saigon Saigon or Chill Skybar. Then Bùi Viện's buzzing nightlife.

At leisure

🥬 Vegetarian Dining — Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon has the best Indian vegetarian scene in all of Vietnam:

Gujarat Indian Restaurant — Pure veg. Multiple HCMC branches. Gujarati thalis, Jain-friendly.

Saffron — Upscale Indian with live performances. District 1.

Mr. India Restaurant & Bar — HCMC branch. Authentic veg dishes.

Dalcheeni — Fine-dining Indian. Royal presentation.

Tandoor — District 1. Extensive vegetarian menu.

🍕 Iconic Must-Try

Pizza 4P's — Multiple HCMC locations. Burrata Margherita is a must. Book ahead.

Hum Vegetarian — Lonely Planet-listed. World-class veg fine-dining.

Phở Chay — The national dish, vegetarian. A must before leaving Vietnam.

☕ Café Picks

Noong Oi — Aesthetic HCMC café for a leisurely afternoon.

Oasis Cafe — Quiet spot for Vietnamese coffee before your red-eye.

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Late Night · ~Midnight

Private Transfer — Hotel / City to SGN Airport

Late-night transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your red-eye departure.

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Note: Late-night airport transfer (after 21:00) may attract a supplemental fee as per local operator policy.

9Day

Departure — Hẹn Gặp Lại, Vietnam

Departure

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03:40 AM

Flight — Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) → Kolkata (CCU)

Depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Terminal 2. Arrive Kolkata at 05:35 AM. Carry home the flavours, lanterns, and memories of Vietnam.

Flights pre-booked

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