Trip at a Glance

Depart TLV
26 Oct
Etihad EY600 → AUH → HAN
Return TLV
24 Nov
EY431 HAN 20:00 → AUH → TLV
Hotel Nights
25
+ 3 overnight buses + 1 cruise
Budget Est.
$3,600
– $4,200 excl. int’l flights
Exchange Rate
2.92
NIS per USD (May 2026)

Route Timeline

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Hanoi
2
Sapa
3
Ha
4
Hanoi
5
Ha
6
Ninh
7
Phong
8
Hue
9
Hoi
10
Saigon
11
Phu
12
Hanoi
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Budget Overview
~$3,600–4,200 per couple · excl. int’l flights
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ItemCost (USD)Notes
International Flights (Etihad)$1,283.87Already paid — booking 8EF9W5
Internal Flights (4 legs)~$160Vietnam Airlines only (no VietJet)
Overnight Buses (4 legs)~$55Sao Viet, HK Buslines
Local Transport (Grab + buses)~$80Throughout the trip
Ha Giang Loop 2-day Easy Rider$149–189Incl. meals and accommodation
Ha Long Bay 1-night Cruise$100–160All meals and activities included
Sapa Fansipan + Adventure$40–105Cable car or local guide
Phong Nha Dark Cave + Paradise$34–70Self-book at entrance
Hai Van Pass Easy Rider$38–70Hue to Hoi An drop-off
Ninh Binh Kayak + Cycling$43–50Day tour or self-guided
Phu Quoc Diving (2 fun dives)$130–170PADI certified centres
Phu Quoc Island Hopping$20–30Standard boat tour
Cu Chi + Mekong Delta Tour$30–50Group tour from HCMC
Surfing / Kitesurfing (Hoi An)$50–802-hr lesson with equipment
Accommodation — 25 nights avg $120~$3,000350–400 NIS/night target
Food — avg $20/day x 29 days~$580Street food + restaurants
Shopping~$540$200/week x 2 people
TOTAL ESTIMATE (excl. intl flights)~$3,600–4,200Per couple

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1
Hanoi
Oct 26 – Oct 29 · 3 nights · ✈ Arrival
Hotel TBD $520
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Getting There
✈
Arrival
Etihad EY430 lands 18:10 · Terminal 2, Noi Bai Airport
🚌
Departure
Overnight sleeper bus to Sapa · Departs ~22:00 · Arrives ~06:00
Hotel
Old Quarter — community picks
Target $80–137/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Peridot Grand — new, 5⭐ boutique, rooftop pool, great location
⭐⭐⭐ Solaria Hanoi — central Old Quarter
⭐⭐⭐ Bonsella Prestige & Spa
🏠 Lucky Hostel — popular with Israelis
Near Chabad & Beer Street: 1 min to Chabad
Activities & Adventure
🍜Old Quarter Walk — Hoan Kiem Lake, markets , street foodFree
🏳Đồng XuânHanoi’s largest covered market — wholesale goods, clothing, fresh produce📍 Map🚗 Grab
🌅Night MarketHàng Đào St — Fri–Sun evenings, souvenirs & street food in the Old Quarter📍 Map🚗 Grab
🧵Chợ HômFabrics, fashion accessories & fresh food — local favourite, Hai Ba Trung district📍 Map🚗 Grab
🏛Temple of Literature Visit — Vietnam first university, 11th century~$1
🏚Hoa Lo Prison Museum Visit — The Hanoi Hilton, allow 1.5 hrs~$1.50
🥓Vietnamese Cooking Class Cook — half-day, market visit + 4 dishes$25–40
🍺Bia Hoi Corner Visit — cheapest beer on Earth, best night scene< $1
Practical Tips
  • SIM card: Viettel at airport, 30-day data ~$5
  • Currency: VND — ATMs everywhere, avoid airport exchange
  • Taxi: Grab app always cheaper than metered taxis
  • Airport to city: Grab ~$8 | Bus 86: $1.50 | 45 min
📞 אנשי קשר מקומיים
Rocky — סיור אוכל & נהג צפון מדריך סיורי אוכל בהאנוי. גם נהג אמין לצפון — טאם קוק, פו לונג, שדה התעופה
Mia — סדנת ציור בצבעי מים מנחה מקסימה עם סבלנות רבה. מחיר זול. יוצאים עם ציורים יפים גם ללא נסיון קודם
Stop Budget
Hotel:$330
Activities:$80
Food:$90
Transport:$20
Stop Total: $520
2
Sapa
Oct 30 – Oct 31 · 2 nights · 🚌 Arrival
⚠ Action Hotel TBD $440
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Getting There
🚌
Arrival
Overnight sleeper bus from Hanoi · Arrives ~06:00 · Minibus to Sapa town
🚌
Departure
Direct bus Sapa → Ha Giang · 5–6 hrs · Departs ~07:00
Hotel
Sapa town — top picks
~$50–140/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel de la Coupole — #2 SE Asia, indoor pool, in-hotel Fansipan cable car
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silk Path Grand Sapa — hilltop resort, panoramic mountain views, hot springs
⭐⭐⭐ Sapa Relax Hotel & Spa — community recommended, central location
👤 Trekking guide: Mama Si — book via EastCard. “Wonderful family, right difficulty”
Activities & Adventure
🚡Fansipan Peak Ride ▶ Watch — highest in SE Asia 3143m, cable car or trek$32 cable car
🥂Paragliding Fly ▶ Watch — tandem flight over the rice valley (Oct–Nov)$80–120/person
🎿Topas Ecolodge Zipline Zipline ▶ Watch — through the forest canopy$20–30
🏔Cat Cat Village Walk — traditional Hmong weaving, waterfall walk$3
🚴Mountain Biking Ride — guided downhill ride through valleys$25–40
▶ Hiking Fansipan — Sapa Vietnam
Practical Tips
  • Oct weather: cool 10–18°C, mist possible — bring layers
  • Book sleeper bus 2+ days ahead: Sao Viet, HK Buslines, Hung Thanh
  • Departs Giap Bat or My Dinh station in Hanoi
📞 אנשי קשר מקומיים
Mama Phang — מדריכה & לינה טיול + לינה אצלה. עשתה לנו טיול כיף ממש, דאגה לנו ממש. מומלצת בחום
Stop Budget
Hotel:$160
Activities:$180
Food:$60
Transport:$40
Stop Total: $440
Action Required⚠ Oct 31 conflict: choose ONE of Fansipan OR paragliding — not both
3
Ha Giang Loop
Nov 1 – Nov 3 · 2 nights · 🚌 Arrival
Hotel TBD $440
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Getting There
🚌
Arrival
Bus from Sapa · 5–6 hrs · Departs ~07:00 · $10–15
🚌
Departure
Night bus Ha Giang → Hanoi · Departs ~20:00 · ~$12
Hotel
Dong Van — Ha Giang loop
~$15–50/night
Homestays along the loop are popular. Dong Van is the main hub.
Activities & Adventure
🏍Loop Day 1 ▶ Watch — Easy Rider: Bac Sum Pass, Heaven Gate, Dong Van$149–189 (2-day)
🏗Hmong King Palace (Sa Phin) — historic French-era palaceIncluded
🏔Loop Day 2 ▶ Watch — Ma Pi Leng Pass: world top-5 mountain roadIncluded
🚶Nho Que River Viewpoint — turquoise river 1000m belowIncluded
🏡Ethnic Minority Villages — Tay, Hmong, Dao, Lo Lo communitiesIncluded
▶ Ha Giang Loop — Vietnam Most Insane Road Trip
Practical Tips
  • Book Easy Rider in advance: hagiangeasyriders.com / infinityhagiangloop.com
  • Tour includes: driver-guide, accommodation, all meals, rain gear
  • Nov weather: cool, dry, golden harvest season — IDEAL timing
Stop Budget
Hotel:$100
Activities:$200
Food:$60
Transport:$80
Stop Total: $440
4
Hanoi (Rest)
Nov 4 – Nov 5 · 2 nights · 🚌 Arrival
Hotel TBD $400
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Getting There
🚌
Arrival
Overnight bus from Ha Giang · Arrives ~04:00–05:00 · ~$12
🚌
Departure
Shuttle to Ha Long Bay pier · Departs ~08:00 · ~$20
Hotel
Same hotel as Stop 1
~$100–137/night
Use this time to book remaining internal flights on Vietnam Airlines.
Activities & Adventure
💆Full rest day — massage, laundry, sleepMassage $10–15
🧳Gear repack — prepare bags for the south—
🌅West Lake neighbourhood Walk — Tay Ho cafes, sunset strollFree
📱Book flights: HAN→VDH, DAD→SGN, SGN→PQC, PQC→HAN~$160 total
Practical Tips
  • Book Ha Long Bay cruise if not done yet
  • Book Vietnam Airlines: HAN-VDH Nov 10, DAD-SGN Nov 19, SGN-PQC Nov 21, PQC-HAN Nov 23
  • These 4 legs are ~$160 total — book early for best prices
Stop Budget
Hotel:$270
Activities:$30
Food:$90
Transport:$10
Stop Total: $400
5
Ha Long Bay
Nov 6 – Nov 7 · 1 night · 🚌 Arrival
⚠ Action Cruise ✓ $440
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Getting There
🚌
Arrival
Shuttle from Hanoi hotel · 3.5 hrs to pier · ~$20 (usually in cruise price)
🚌
Departure
Return to Hanoi ~14:00 Day 2 → head straight to Ninh Binh
Hotel
1-night cruise (included in price)
$100–160/person all-in
⭐ Book cruise via: Mike or Bella (EastCard) — “מייק מעולה” per community (multiple sources)
Options: Paradise Cruises, Oasis Bay, Captain Choice, SeekSophie Cat Ba 2D1N
Cat Ba beach hotel: 5⭐ on the beach
Activities & Adventure
🧗Deep Water Soloing ▶ Watch — rock climbing off limestone cliffs into the sea$30–60 add-on
🚶Sea Kayaking — paddle into hidden lagoons, caves, floating villagesIncluded
🏄Cliff Jumping ▶ Watch — jump from karst formations into clear waterIncluded
🌅Sunrise on deck — dawn over the bay, iconic Vietnam shotIncluded
🍳Cooking class onboard (some cruises offer this)Included/optional
▶ Rock Climbing Deep Water Solo — Ha Long Bay
Practical Tips
  • Recommended: Paradise Cruises, Oasis Bay, Captain Choice (3-star)
  • Lan Ha Bay option: less crowded than main Ha Long Bay
  • Rock climbing add-on: book with Cat Ba Ventures (catbaventures.com)
📞 אנשי קשר מקומיים
Tony (קאט בה) — קטנוע, שייט, נסיעות מקומי מקסים. השכרת קטנוע, שייטים, נסיעות & כביסה. זול ומהיר. כתובת: 238 Đườ&#ng 1/4, ליד The One hostel
Ben (קאט בה) — שייט יומי שייט יום בקאט בה + Lan Ha Bay. דובר אנגלית מצוין. “חווייה נהדרת, מומלץ בחום”
A Tuan — נהג מקומי (קאט בה) מונית / אופנוע. מומלץ על ידי ההוסטלים באי
Stop Budget
Hotel:$260
Activities:$60
Food:$80
Transport:$40
Stop Total: $440
Action Required⚠ Cruise operator reputation check pending — verify before booking
6
Ninh Binh
Nov 8 – Nov 9 · 2 nights · 🚌 Arrival
Hotel TBD $320
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Getting There
🚌
Arrival
Bus from Ha Long City · ~3 hrs · $3–5 one-way
✈
Departure
Bus Ninh Binh → Hanoi (~2 hrs) then fly HAN → VDH
Hotel
Tam Coc area — Ninh Binh
~$30–60/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emeralda Resort Tam Coc — 5⭐ resort, pool, rice field & mountain views
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ninh Binh Hidden Charm — pool, spa, rated 9.3, gardens
Budget: village guesthouses $15–30/night in Tam Coc village
Activities & Adventure
🚶Tam Coc Kayaking Kayak — row through 3 caves, rice fields, karst towers$10–15
🧗Mua Cave Viewpoint Hike — 500 steps, panoramic vista over the valley$3
🚴Cycling Loop Cycle — self-guided 15 km through villages and paddies$5 bike rental
🚶Trang An Boat Tour Boat — UNESCO World Heritage, 9 caves$5
🏛Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Visit — 11th-century temples$3
▶ Solo Cycling Adventure — Ninh Binh Vietnam
Practical Tips
  • Rent electric motorbike for full-day freedom: $8–10
  • Best at 07:00 before tour groups arrive at 09:00
  • Plan: kayak morning + cycle afternoon + Mua Cave sunset
Stop Budget
Hotel:$120
Activities:$80
Food:$60
Transport:$60
Stop Total: $320
7
Phong Nha
Nov 10 – Nov 11 · 2 nights · ✈ Arrival
⚠ Action Hotel TBD $485
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Getting There
✈
Arrival
Fly HAN → Dong Hoi Airport · 1.5 hrs · ~$30 + 45 min transfer ~$5
🚌
Departure
Bus Dong Hoi → Hue · 2 hrs · $5–8 · departs ~09:00
Hotel
Phong Nha village
~$40–70/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phong Nha Farmstay — iconic, rice paddy views, pool, cave tours on-site
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Victory Road Villas — boutique villas with private pool, great reviews
Budget: Easy Tiger Hostel — most popular backpacker hub, pool & live music
Activities & Adventure
🎿Dark Cave Zipline ▶ Watch — 400m zipline, mud bath, kayak, swim in the dark$19 self / $54 with transfer
🕳Paradise Cave Visit — 9 km long, towering formations, world largest$15 entry
🚶Phong Nha Cave Boat Boat — river boat into illuminated cave chambers$15
🚴Mountain Biking National Park Ride — guided ride through Phong Nha-Ke Bang$20–30
⛺Hang En Cave (optional) Trek ▶ Watch — 3rd largest cave, jungle trekking, overnight$250–300 book ahead
▶ Ziplines and Mud Baths — Dark Cave Phong Nha
Practical Tips
  • Dark Cave opens 07:30 — arrive early to beat groups
  • Hang En must be booked weeks ahead: oxalisadventure.com
  • Bus Dong Hoi to Hue $5–8 (2 hrs) — book for Nov 12 morning
Stop Budget
Hotel:$120
Activities:$220
Food:$90
Transport:$55
Stop Total: $485
Action Required⚠ Hang En cave permits limited — book via oxalisadventure.com immediately if interested
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Hue
Nov 12 – Nov 14 · 3 nights · 🚌 Arrival
Hotel TBD $540
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Getting There
🚌
Arrival
Bus from Dong Hoi · 2 hrs · $5–8 · departs ~09:00
🏍
Departure
Easy Rider Hue → Hoi An via Hai Van Pass · full day · $38–70
Hotel
Hue — Perfume River
~$60–100/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Azerai La Residence — 1930s Art Deco on Perfume River, Travel+Leisure award
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pilgrimage Village — garden villas, spa, rated 9.4, shuttle to Old Town
Near Dong Ba Market & Imperial Citadel — book villas with private pool early
Activities & Adventure
🏗Imperial Citadel Visit — Forbidden Purple City, royal palaces, moats$12
🏍Royal Tombs by Motorbike — Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh loop$5 each + $8 bike
🏛Minh Mang TombMost majestic — 40 constructions, lakes & gardens, 1841📍 Map🚗 Grab
🏛Tu Duc TombMost romantic — lakeside pavilions, poetry garden, 1867📍 Map🚗 Grab
🏛Khai Dinh TombFrench-Vietnamese fusion — hillside, mosaic-covered interior, 1931📍 Map🚗 Grab
🏍Hai Van Pass Easy Rider Ride — epic coastal pass, full-day ride to Hoi An$38–70
⛩Thien Mu Pagoda Visit — iconic 7-storey pagoda by Perfume RiverFree
🍱Hue Street Food Tour Tour — Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, Com Hen$15–25
▶ Crossing Hai Van Pass by Motorbike
Practical Tips
  • Rent semi-auto motorbike $8–12/day — best for royal tombs
  • Hai Van Pass: Easy Rider drops you in Hoi An (no return)
  • Book Easy Rider: huemotorbikeadventure.com or easyridersvietnam.org
Stop Budget
Hotel:$270
Activities:$130
Food:$90
Transport:$50
Stop Total: $540
9
Hoi An / Da Nang
Nov 15 – Nov 18 · 4 nights · 🏍 Arrival
⚠ Action Hotel TBD $780
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Getting There
🏍
Arrival
Easy Rider drop-off in Hoi An OR bus from Hue 3 hrs ($5–8)
✈
Departure
Taxi to Da Nang Airport (30 min) → Vietnam Airlines DAD → SGN · 1.5 hrs · ~$40
Hotel
Hoi An Ancient Town area
~$80–137/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Allegro Hoi An — near night market & restaurants
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cozy Hoian Villas Boutique — quiet boutique in Ancient Town
Both recommended by community · Stay in Hoi An, day-trip Da Nang (30 min)
Activities & Adventure
🏄Surfing My Khe Beach ▶ Watch — best swell Nov–Mar, 2-hr lesson $30–50
🏄Surf Hoi AnAn Bang Beach — small groups, English-speaking instructors📍 Map🚗 Grab
🏄Da Nang Surf SchoolMy Khe Beach — board hire included, morning & sunset sessions📍 Map🚗 Grab
🏄Dive Bar Surf ClubAn Bang — lessons + bar & restaurant, relaxed vibe, sunset sessions📍 Map🚗 Grab
🤹Kitesurfing Surf ▶ Watch — Non Nuoc Beach, consistent winds, beginner-friendly$50–80 lesson
🏮Ancient Town Evening Walk Walk — lantern-lit streets, Thu Bon RiverFree / $5 entry
⛰Marble Mountains Visit — 5 limestone hills, caves, war history, great views$3
🥓Vietnamese Cooking Class Cook — morning market + cook 4 dishes$25–35
Practical Tips
  • Stay in Hoi An Ancient Town, day-trip Da Nang beaches (30 min)
  • Surf schools: Surf Hoi An, Da Nang Surf School, Dive Bar Surf Club
  • Ancient Town entry: 120,000 VND ($5) = 5 attraction tickets
Stop Budget
Hotel:$440
Activities:$160
Food:$120
Transport:$60
Stop Total: $780
Action Required⚠ Confirm Vietnam Airlines DAD → SGN flight time for Nov 19
10
Saigon (HCMC)
Nov 19 – Nov 20 · 2 nights · ✈ Arrival
⚠ Action Hotel TBD $460
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Getting There
✈
Arrival
Vietnam Airlines DAD → SGN · 1.5 hrs · Tan Son Nhat Airport + Grab to city $5–8
✈
Departure
Vietnam Airlines SGN → Phu Quoc · ~1 hr · ~$30
Hotel
District 1 — Saigon
~$80–120/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caravelle Saigon — historic 5⭐, rooftop bar, opposite Opera House
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liberty Central Saigon — District 1, steps from Ben Thanh Market
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silverland Yen — boutique, 6 min walk to Ben Thanh Market
All in District 1 — walking distance to War Remnants Museum & Bui Vien Street
Activities & Adventure
🕳Cu Chi Tunnels Tour — 250km underground Viet Cong network, crawl through$17–30 incl. transport
🚶Mekong Delta Day Tour Tour — boat through canals, floating markets$30–50
🏛War Remnants Museum Visit — powerful, allow minimum 2 hours$2
🍜Ben Thanh Night Market Visit — street food, souvenirs, vibrant atmosphereFree entry
🏍Motorbike Street Food Tour Tour — Saigon by night with local guide$25–40
Practical Tips
  • Stay in District 1 (central) or District 3 (quieter)
  • Always use Grab app — metered taxis frequently overcharge tourists
  • Mekong Delta: Les Rives speedboat experience is premium but excellent
📞 אנשי קשר מקומיים
Avremi — בית חב"ד הו צי מין ארוחות שישי, עזרה לישראלים. בית חב"ד נמצא באזור District 1
Stop Budget
Hotel:$220
Activities:$100
Food:$90
Transport:$50
Stop Total: $460
Action Required⚠ Check SGN → PQC flight time — if before 08:00, book airport hotel night before
11
Phu Quoc
Nov 21 – Nov 23 · 3 nights · ✈ Arrival
⚠ Action Hotel TBD $730
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Getting There
✈
Arrival
Vietnam Airlines SGN → PQC · 1 hr · Phu Quoc International Airport + Grab to hotel $5–10
✈
Departure
Vietnam Airlines PQC → HAN · ~2 hrs · arrives Hanoi evening Nov 23 · ~$60
Hotel
Long Beach — Phu Quoc
~$100–137/night
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premier Village Phu Quoc — 2 private beaches, villas with pools, cape location
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vinpearl Resort & Spa — private beach, pools, rated 8.8
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mango Bay Resort — eco-retreat, private beach, thatched bungalows, 10 ha
Long Beach = most restaurants & nightlife. Ong Lang = quieter, eco resorts
Activities & Adventure
🥃PADI Fun Diving Dive ▶ Watch — An Thoi, 2 dives, 35m visibility, coral reefs — dive centers $65–85/person
🥃Flipper DivingMost established on island — PADI courses + fun dives, Long Beach📍 Map🚗 Grab
🥃Rainbow DiversPADI 5⭐ centre — guided reef dives, night dives, discover scuba📍 Map🚗 Grab
🥃Vietnam ActiveSnorkel + dive combo packages, island-hopping add-ons📍 Map🚗 Grab
🚢4-Island Hopping Boat Tour Boat — snorkel, lunch, fruit, full day$20–30
🤹Kitesurfing Surf ▶ Watch — Bai Truong Beach, Nov dry season, ideal winds$50–80 lesson
🚡Sun World Cable Car Ride — longest over-sea cable car in the world$20–25
🦒Night Market Seafood Dinner Visit — Duong Dong Night Market$20–30/person
▶ PADI Official Diving Guide — Phu Quoc
Practical Tips
  • Nov = start of dry season: calm seas, 29–31°C, excellent visibility
  • PADI dive centres: Flipper Diving Club, Rainbow Divers, Vietnam Active
  • Best beach: Sao Beach (south island) — white sand, turquoise, stunning
Stop Budget
Hotel:$400
Activities:$200
Food:$90
Transport:$40
Stop Total: $730
Action Required🔴 CRITICAL: Book PQC → HAN for Nov 23 — needed for Etihad EY431 connection Nov 24 20:00
12
Hanoi — Departure
Nov 23 (eve) – Nov 24 · 1 night · ✈ Arrival
⚠ Action Hotel TBD $210
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Getting There
✈
Arrival
Fly PQC → HAN · ~2 hrs · arrives Hanoi evening Nov 23 · ~$60
✈
Departure
Etihad EY431 HAN → AUH → TLV · Departs 20:00 Nov 24 · Seat 24K · Terminal 2, Noi Bai
Hotel
1 night near Old Quarter or airport
~$80–120/night
Use Peridot Grand, Solaria or Bonsella (same as Stop 1) — EY431 departs 20:00, arrive T2 by 17:00
Activities & Adventure
🍝Last pho on Bat Dan Street Eat — best pho in Hanoi< $5
🍺Final bia hoi corner Drink — Old Quarter farewell< $5
🛍Last-minute shopping Shop — Dong Xuan Market—
🚕Airport transfer Grab — Grab to Noi Bai Terminal 2 · allow 90 min$8–12
Practical Tips
  • EY431 departs HAN Terminal 2 at 20:00 on Nov 24 — DO NOT MISS
  • Check-in opens 3 hrs before — arrive airport by 17:00 at latest
  • EY431: HAN→AUH 20:00→00:35+1 | EY595: AUH→TLV 03:25→05:15
  • Baggage: 30kg checked + cabin bag | Economy | Seat 24K
Stop Budget
Hotel:$120
Activities:$30
Food:$40
Transport:$20
Stop Total: $210
Action Required🔴 CRITICAL: Etihad EY431 departs 20:00 Nov 24 — arrive airport by 17:00