Limestone karsts and cruise boats in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Destination

Vietnam for travel agents.

Overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay, lantern-lit Hoi An and the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. A long, thin country with three climates and endless variety.

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About the destination

North to south, in one trip.

Vietnam combines dramatic scenery, food, history and great value. Most first-time clients fly into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and travel the length of the country, with Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and the Mekong Delta as highlights.

Because the north, centre and south have different weather, the right routing depends on the month. Send us the dates and client profile and we return an itinerary with domestic flights, cruises, hotels and guides that works for the season.

Signature programs

Proven Vietnam routings, ready to tailor.

The routings agents sell most, from a short north-only break to a full north-to-south journey.

Short break · 3N/4D

Hanoi + Ha Long Bay

Hanoi's Old Quarter and a Ha Long Bay cruise among limestone islands.

Classic north · 4N/5D

Hanoi, Ninh Binh + Ha Long

Adds Ninh Binh's river caves and rice fields, often called Ha Long Bay on land.

Heritage · 5N/6D

Hanoi, Ha Long, Da Nang + Hoi An

North and centre: a bay cruise, then the beaches of Da Nang and lantern-lit Hoi An.

North to south · 6N/7D

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

The full length of the country, finishing with the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.

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Regions at a glance

Three regions, three climates.

Domestic flights link Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City in around an hour each, so a north-to-south trip is easy to sell.

The north

Hanoi · Ha Long · Ninh Binh · Sapa

Capital city culture, overnight bay cruises, karst landscapes and mountain villages.

The centre

Hue · Da Nang · Hoi An

Imperial Hue, Da Nang's beaches and the Golden Bridge, and the UNESCO-listed old town of Hoi An.

The south

Ho Chi Minh City · Mekong Delta

A fast-moving city, war history at the Cu Chi tunnels and river life in the Mekong Delta.

Islands

Phu Quoc

Beach resorts in the far south, a good add-on for honeymooners and families.

When to sell

Vietnam, season by season.

Vietnam is a year-round destination if the routing follows the weather.

Oct – Apr

North at its best

Dry and mild in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay; December to February can be cool and misty.

Feb – Aug

Centre at its best

Sunny beach weather in Da Nang and Hoi An. September to December brings heavy rain and storms to the centre.

Dec – Apr

South at its best

Dry season in Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc. May to November is wetter.

Jan – Feb

Tet

Lunar New Year. Festive, but many shops and restaurants close for several days and domestic travel is very busy.

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Vietnam essentials.

Gateways

HAN · SGN · DAD

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang international airports, with fast domestic flights between them.

Entry

e-Visa

Most nationalities apply for an e-Visa online before travel; some are visa-exempt for short stays. We confirm each traveller's rules.

Currency

VND

Vietnamese dong. Cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants; cash for markets and street food.

Getting around

Flights · Cruise · Car

Domestic flights between regions, overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay, private cars and guides on the ground.

Frequently asked

Agent questions, answered.

How many nights does a first Vietnam trip need?

Four nights covers Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. Allow six to ten nights to travel north to south with Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.

Do clients need a visa for Vietnam?

Most nationalities need an e-Visa, applied for online before travel, while some passports are visa-exempt for short stays. We confirm the rules for each traveller with the quote.

Is a Ha Long Bay day trip or an overnight cruise better?

An overnight cruise is far better: it reaches quieter parts of the bay, includes kayaking or cave visits and gives a sunrise on the water. Day trips spend much of the time on the road from Hanoi.

When is the best time to visit Vietnam?

There is no single best month because the regions have different weather. February to April is good almost everywhere; we adjust the routing to the travel dates.

Can Vietnam be combined with other countries?

Yes. Vietnam pairs well with Cambodia's Angkor Wat, Thailand or Singapore, with short direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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