Vietnam
A long, thin country with a great deal to say.
- Best time
- February to April and September to November suit most of the country
- Good for
- Food lovers, first trips to Asia, families
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Currency
- Vietnamese dong (VND)
Why go
The Short Version of Vietnam
Vietnam runs more than a thousand miles from misty northern mountains to the green waterways of the Mekong. Between them lie imperial cities, lantern-lit lanes and some of the world's most rewarding street food.
Its long shape means the weather varies a lot, so we plan north, centre and south around your dates. A short internal flight here and there keeps the days for exploring.
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Highlights
Where We'd Start
- 01
Hanoi
A capital of narrow Old Quarter streets, French-era boulevards and superb street food.
- 02
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of limestone islands in a UNESCO-listed bay, best seen on an overnight cruise.
- 03
Ninh Binh
The Trang An landscape of rivers, caves and karst peaks, explored by small rowing boat.
- 04
Hoi An
A beautifully preserved old trading port, famous for its lanterns and tailors.
On the ground
Moments Worth Building a Day Around
- A night aboard a boat in Ha Long Bay
- An early street food walk in Hanoi
- Rowing through the caves at Trang An
- A lantern-lit evening in Hoi An
Start from here
A Signature Journey in Vietnam
How does planning a trip with you work?
Send us a short brief through the trip planner or by email. We reply with questions, then a first draft itinerary. You mark it up, we refine it, and only once it feels right do we talk about confirming anything.
Are the journeys on this site fixed?
No. Each signature journey is a starting point showing a route we think works. Days, hotels, pace and stops can all change. You can also ask for a place that isn't listed here.
Why don't you show prices?
The cost of a trip depends on your dates, party size, hotel level and how you want to move around, so a headline price would rarely match what you actually pay. You receive an itemised quote for your own trip before you commit to anything.
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