International · Vietnam
Vietnam
Limestone bays, lantern-lit lanes, and the best coffee in Asia.
Ideal length
10–14 days
Bespoke from
₹2.4L / pax
Time zone
GMT +7
Visa
eVisa, 3–5 days
Featured packages
Featured packages for Vietnam.
The Place
From the karst islands of Ha Long to the tailors of Hoi An and the noodle stalls of Saigon, Vietnam rewards travellers who slow down. We move north-to-south with one indulgent overnight on a junk in Lan Ha Bay.
Language
Vietnamese
Plug
Type A/C · 220V
Tipping
Not customary; rounding up appreciated
Tap water
Bottled only
Best time
March to April, October to November
Getting there
Direct flights via Bangkok, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur
Currency
VND
Why we go
Three reasons Vietnam stays on our atlas.
When to go
Signature experiences
The reasons you came for, and a few you didn't.
SignatureLan Ha Bay private junk
A two-night sail through karst islands quieter than Ha Long, with kayaking off the back deck.
HeritageHoi An tailor day
Two fittings, a lantern-lit dinner, and a sunrise bicycle to An Bang beach.
FoodHanoi old quarter food walk
Bun cha for lunch, egg-coffee at 4 p.m., and a bia hoi stop at the rush-hour intersection.
SlowMekong Delta homestay
A working orchard family, a sampan through the smaller canals, breakfast on the water.
Field notes
Small things that change the trip.
Practical Vietnam knowledge from people who keep going back.
- 01
North-to-south works best, start cool in Hanoi, finish warm in Saigon.
- 02
Skip Ha Long Bay; book Lan Ha instead. Same scenery, a tenth of the traffic.
- 03
Grab is reliable in cities; cyclos are for atmosphere, not transit.
- 04
Vietnamese coffee is strong and sweet, try drip-brew with condensed milk once.
- 05
Tet (lunar new year) closes most of the country for a week; build around it.
Questions
What we get asked about Vietnam.
Pair this with
Trips we often run alongside.
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