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Limestone islands in Ha Long Bay
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Asia

Vietnam.

Halong Bay, old-town lanterns and emerald landscapes — Southeast Asia's rising star.

Best months Varies sharply by region — we plan the route around your month

Must-see

What people come to Vietnam for.

  • Ha Long Bay

    An overnight cruise among limestone islands.

  • Hanoi Old Quarter

    Street food, Hoan Kiem Lake and the old merchant streets.

  • Hoi An

    The lantern-lit old town on the Thu Bon river.

  • Da Nang

    Ba Na Hills

    The Golden Bridge, held up by giant stone hands.

  • Mekong Delta

    Floating markets and orchards by boat.

  • Ho Chi Minh City

    Colonial landmarks, war history and rooftop views.

  • Ninh Binh

    Trang An

    Rowing boats through caves and karst valleys.

  • Phu Quoc

    Island beaches and a long sea cable car.

Journeys

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Why people go

  • North and south are genuinely different countries in feel
  • Halong Bay overnight is worth the logistics
  • Still noticeably cheaper than Thailand for the same standard

What we'll ask you first

  • Open-jaw — into Hanoi, out of Ho Chi Minh — usually beats a return
  • How many internal flights you will tolerate; the country is long
  • North and south seasons are opposite; the month decides the route

Visa for Indian travellers: fee, stay and documents in our Vietnam visa guide

Planning Vietnam?

Tell us roughly when and who's going. A specialist replies within 4 working hours.