Quick answer
A 7-night Vietnam trip covering Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City costs from about ₹62,000 per person on a budget, ₹85,000 mid-range and ₹1,65,000 for luxury, twin sharing, including return flights from Delhi or Mumbai. Mid-range land costs with domestic flights start around ₹52,000, and the e-visa is about USD 25 (₹2,200).
Vietnam at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹62,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels, shared tours, a budget overnight Ha Long cruise, low-cost domestic flights with cabin bags, low-cost return flights from Delhi, simple meals and the e-visa.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹85,000
per person, twin sharing
4★ hotels with breakfast, a mid-range overnight Lan Ha or Ha Long cruise, private transfers, domestic flights with checked bags, guided tours, return flights from Delhi or Mumbai, meals and the e-visa.
Luxury
Starting from
₹1,65,000
per person, twin sharing
5★ hotels, a premium cruise suite, private guides and cars throughout, full-service international and domestic flights.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 7 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights, Delhi to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to Delhi | ₹22,000–35,000 | Open-jaw ticket, economy with checked bag |
| Hotels, 6 nights 4★ | ₹14,000–21,000 | Per person, twin sharing, with breakfast |
| Ha Long Bay overnight cruise | ₹10,000–15,000 | With all meals, kayaking and cave visit |
| Domestic flights, Hanoi–Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City | ₹8,000–12,000 | With checked bags |
| Tours and entry tickets | ₹12,000–17,000 | Ninh Binh, Ba Na Hills, Hoi An, My Son, Cu Chi |
| Private transfers | ₹5,000–8,000 | — |
| Lunches and dinners | ₹10,000–15,000 | — |
| E-visa | About ₹2,200 (USD 25) | Single entry, official portal |
| Insurance and SIM | ₹1,000–2,000 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹22,000–35,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹24,000–38,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹24,000–38,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹20,000–34,000 |
| Chennai | ₹24,000–38,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Book an open-jaw ticket into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City to avoid backtracking and a third domestic flight.
- Apply for the e-visa yourself on evisa.gov.vn; many look-alike sites charge two to four times the official fee.
- Choose a mid-range cruise on Lan Ha or Bai Tu Long Bay; the cheapest Ha Long boats use the most crowded routes.
- Use Grab for city rides; it shows the fare upfront and avoids taxi meter tricks.
- Eat at local vegetarian (com chay) restaurants; a full meal costs ₹200–400 against ₹800–1,500 at hotel restaurants.
- Travel in March–April or October–November for good weather without Tet or summer-holiday pricing.
How much does a Vietnam trip cost from India?
For a 7-night north-to-south trip covering Hanoi, Ninh Binh, a Ha Long Bay cruise, Hoi An with Ba Na Hills and Ho Chi Minh City, expect ₹62,000 per person on a budget, ₹85,000 mid-range and ₹1,65,000 for luxury, twin sharing, including return flights from Delhi or Mumbai. Vietnam costs more than Thailand mainly because it needs two domestic flights and an overnight cruise, but daily costs on the ground are low.
What are the flight options?
IndiGo flies non-stop from Delhi to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and Mumbai now has non-stop Hanoi flights on IndiGo and Akasa Air. VietJet connects several Indian cities as well, and the flying time is about four and a half to five and a half hours. Return fares run ₹20,000–38,000 depending on city and season. Book an open-jaw ticket, into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City, so you do not waste a day flying back north.
Where does the money go?
| Cost item | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| International flights | ₹20,000–28,000 | ₹22,000–35,000 |
| Hotels, 6 nights | ₹8,000–12,000 | ₹14,000–21,000 |
| Ha Long cruise | ₹6,500–9,000 | ₹10,000–15,000 |
| Domestic flights | ₹6,000–9,000 | ₹8,000–12,000 |
| Tours, transfers and tickets | ₹10,000–14,000 | ₹17,000–25,000 |
| Meals | ₹6,000–9,000 | ₹10,000–15,000 |
The land portion of a mid-range trip, including domestic flights but not meals, starts at about ₹52,000 per person. Our 8-day Vietnam itinerary shows the day-by-day plan this budget is built on.
What extra costs should you expect?
- E-visa. About USD 25 (₹2,200) for single entry on the official portal. Agents add service fees on top.
- TCS. 2% on an overseas package bought from an Indian operator, adjustable against your income tax.
- Baggage on domestic flights. Low-cost fares in Vietnam often allow 7 kg cabin bags only.
- Tips. Not mandatory, but guides and cruise crews expect about USD 3–5 per guest per day.
Vietnamese dong runs into big numbers: ₹1 is about 295 dong, so a 500,000 note is roughly ₹1,700. Check every note before paying; the 20,000 and 500,000 notes are both blue.
Plan your timing with the best time to visit Vietnam, sort the paperwork with our Vietnam visa guide, and pick hotels with where to stay in Vietnam. For US dollars or dong before you fly, use our foreign exchange service.
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