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Day 1
May 22
Start of trip: Air New Zealand flight NZ5771 from Napier (NPE) to Christchurch (CHC).
Departs Napier at 6:25 and arrives Christchurch at 8:10.
Day 2
May 23
M Village Living 59 Thảo Điền
Next flight: Jetstar JQ172 from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL).
Departs Christchurch at 08:20 and arrives Melbourne at 10:05 local time.
International flight — plan to be at Christchurch Airport at least 2 hours before departure.
Connection flight: Jetstar JQ63 from Melbourne (MEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
Typical schedule: departs Melbourne around 15:25 and arrives Ho Chi Minh City around 21:00 local time.
This gives you a same-day international connection after arriving from Christchurch.
Lounge note: You have airport lounge access through Revolut — check the Revolut app / lounge program for eligible lounges at Melbourne Terminal 2 during the JQ172 → JQ63 connection.
With about 5 hours between flights, this is a good place to use lounge access if available.
Day 3
May 24
M Village Living 59 Thảo Điền
Thảo Điền restaurant shortlist: The Deck Saigon for a relaxed riverside meal, Lubu for Mediterranean/value, and La Villa French Restaurant or CieL Dining for a splurge.
Casual/stylish options to consider: THE BRIX Eatery & Bar Lounge and TINTO Nikkei Cuisine & Bar.
Arrival-night tip: because JQ63 lands around 21:00, check kitchen closing times before committing to a sit-down dinner.
Garden interests: consider Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a historic botanic-garden feel and Tao Dan Park for an easy central green space.
Sourcing focus for your NZ business: fashion jewellery, Vietnamese handicrafts, lacquerware, baskets, embroidery, textiles, and gift/homeware.
Dental consult shortlist: start with Westcoast International Dental Clinic (Thao Dien) because it is in/near Thảo Điền and offers international-style care, implants and gum disease treatment.
Also check Premier Dental if gum disease/periodontal care is the priority; look for a periodontist/implantologist consultation rather than just a general dental check.
Day 4
May 25
M Village Living 59 Thảo Điền
Wholesale sourcing: start at An Dong Market for fashion, accessories, textiles, jewellery-style accessories and handicrafts.
Continue to Binh Tay Market for a more local wholesale market, general goods, handicrafts, lacquerware and bulk-purchase research.
Business checklist: ask minimum order quantities, export packing, payment terms, lead times, repeat-order contact via WhatsApp/Zalo, and whether invoices/receipts are available for NZ import records.
Day 5
May 26
M Village Living 59 Thảo Điền
Travel day: leave Ho Chi Minh City for Đà Lạt on 26 May.
Recommended option: daytime VIP limousine / cabin bus, usually about 6.5–7 hours.
Budget guide: roughly 350,000–750,000 VND per person depending on operator/seat type; look for a comfortable daytime departure rather than an overnight sleeper.
Suggested plan: depart in the morning so you arrive in Đà Lạt mid/late afternoon with time to check in.
Day 6
May 27
Khách sạn DaLat Peach Valley
Day 7
May 28
Khách sạn DaLat Peach Valley
Chosen route to Hội An by train: Đà Lạt → Tuy Hòa → Đà Nẵng → Hội An.
Why Tuy Hòa: it is an interesting coastal town north of Nha Trang, has its own railway station on the main north–south line, and is easier than detouring to Quy Nhơn/Diêu Trì.
Travel plan: leave Đà Lạt in the morning by bus/private car to Tuy Hòa, then overnight there if the timing works; otherwise continue to the train station for a northbound train.
If you have time, see Bãi biển Gành Đá Đĩa for the basalt coastline, or keep it simple with a beach/seafood stop in Tuy Hoa.
Next leg: Tuy Hòa → Đà Nẵng by Vietnam Railways train, then taxi/shuttle to Hội An.
Day 8
May 29
M Continental Phú Yên
Arrive in Đà Nẵng by train, then transfer by taxi/shuttle to Hội An.
Check into Hội An accommodation and keep the day light after the long travel day.
Good first wander: Hội An Ancient Town in the late afternoon/evening when it cools down.
Stay in Đà Nẵng on 29 May to position for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival opening on 30 May.
Fireworks note: official 2026 schedule appears to start 30 May, not 29 May; best viewing area is around the Hàn River / Han River Port and Tran Hung Dao riverside grandstands.
Hotel shortlist near Han River Port: M Village Hotel Đà Nẵng Centre is closest from the search; Seahorse Signature and Doha Central Bliss are cheaper walkable options; Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront is the pricier riverfront/view option.
If staying only 29 May, consider extending to 30 May if you want the actual fireworks night.
Stay in Đà Nẵng tonight rather than continuing straight to Hội An.
Position near the Hàn River / Han River Port area so you are close for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival opening night on 30 May.
Đà Nẵng backup dental options: Dana Dental - Nha Khoa Đà Nẵng and Nha khoa Đà Nẵng Implant both appear relevant for implants/oral surgery.
Ask clinics for: implant consultation, CBCT/3D scan availability, periodontal/gum disease assessment, treatment timeline, brands used, written quote, and whether treatment can fit around your Vietnam/Bali dates.
For any implant plan, avoid rushing surgery unless the surgeon has assessed gum disease stability and healing time.
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Day 9
May 30
HAIAN Riverfront Hotel Da Nang
Đà Nẵng fireworks night: plan around the Hàn River / Han River Port and Tran Hung Dao riverside viewing areas.
Arrive early in the evening; traffic and crowds will build before the show.
Keep dinner flexible and within walking distance of the river if possible.
Day 10
May 31
HAIAN Riverfront Hotel Da Nang
Extra Đà Nẵng day after fireworks: keep it relaxed.
Good options: riverside cafés, beach time, or a short trip to the Sơn Trà Peninsula / Lady Buddha if weather is good.
Prepare for transfer to Hội An the next day.
Day 11
Jun 1
HAIAN Riverfront Hotel Da Nang
Travel Đà Nẵng → Hội An on 1 June by taxi/private transfer or shuttle; allow about 40–60 minutes.
Check into Hội An accommodation and keep the first afternoon light.
Good first wander: Hội An Ancient Town in the late afternoon/evening when it cools down.
Hội An dental options to check: TGM Dental, Nha khoa Aurora Dental, and An Tâm Smile - Nha khoa thẩm mỹ Hội An.
For complex implants, oral surgery or advanced gum disease treatment, keep the Đà Nẵng clinics as your stronger backup because they appear to have more specialist implant infrastructure.
Ask for: implant/oral surgeon availability, CBCT/3D scan, periodontal assessment, written quote, implant brand options, and whether treatment timing fits your remaining Vietnam/Bali travel.
Day 12
Jun 2
The View Homestay Hoi An
Day 13
Jun 3
The View Homestay Hoi An
Day 14
Jun 4
The View Homestay Hoi An
Day 15
Jun 5
The View Homestay Hoi An
Day 16
Jun 6
The View Homestay Hoi An
Day 17
Jun 7
Small Little Family
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Day 18
Jun 8
Small Little Family
Day 19
Jun 9
Small Little Family
Fly from Đà Nẵng (DAD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on 9 June.
Best-value options found: nonstop AirAsia around 11:20 or 12:20, about NZD 369 for 2 adults; Batik Air around 12:50, about NZD 451 for 2 adults.
Suggested timing: leave An Bang / Hội An about 3 hours before departure to allow the 40–60 minute transfer to Đà Nẵng Airport plus international check-in.
Lounge note: check Revolut lounge access for Đà Nẵng Airport and/or Kuala Lumpur arrivals/connection needs before travel.
Confirmed flight: AirAsia AK643 from Đà Nẵng (DAD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), departing 11:20 on 9 June.
Suggested pickup from An Bang / Hội An: around 08:00 to allow transfer time and international check-in.
Check Revolut lounge access for Đà Nẵng Airport before departure.
Day 20
Jun 10
Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Flight: AirAsia AK368 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Denpasar/Bali (DPS) on 10 June.
Typical schedule: departs Kuala Lumpur around 12:50 and arrives Denpasar around 16:00 local time.
Departures are from Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2; check AirAsia for final terminal/timing.
Lounge note: check Revolut lounge access at KUL Terminal 2 before departure.
Day 21
Jun 11
Kampi Hotel Legian - Bali
Day 22
Jun 12
Kampi Hotel Legian - Bali
Day 23
Jun 13
Kampi Hotel Legian - Bali
Day 24
Jun 14
Kampi Hotel Legian - Bali
Day 25
Jun 15
Kampi Hotel Legian - Bali
Flight home: Jetstar JQ34 from Denpasar/Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL) on 15 June.
Typical schedule: departs Bali around 21:20 and arrives Melbourne around 04:55 the next morning.
This is the first leg toward Christchurch; add the Melbourne → Christchurch connection when ready.
Lounge note: check Revolut lounge access at Denpasar before departure.
Day 26
Jun 16
Connection flight home: Jetstar JQ171 from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC) on 16 June.
Typical schedule: departs Melbourne around 11:05 and arrives Christchurch around 16:25 local time.
Connection note: JQ34 from Bali typically arrives Melbourne around 04:55, giving about 6 hours before JQ171.
Lounge note: check Revolut lounge access at Melbourne Terminal 2 during the layover.
Final flight home: Air New Zealand NZ5776 from Christchurch (CHC) to Napier (NPE) on 16 June.
Confirmed departure: 18:40 / 6:40pm from Christchurch.
Typical arrival: around 20:15 / 8:15pm in Napier.
This should connect after JQ171 arrives from Melbourne around 16:25; allow time for international arrival formalities and domestic connection.