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Vietnam

Street food, limestone bays and lantern-lit old towns — great value.

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Ideal length
6 to 10 days
Best months
February to April, October to November
Visa for Indians
E-visa required for Indian passport holders.
Currency
VND

When to Go

  1. Janpeak, cold
  2. Febbest, peak
  3. Marbest
  4. Aprbest
  5. May–
  6. Junhot
  7. Julhot
  8. Aug–
  9. Sepwet
  10. Octbest, wet
  11. Novbest, wet
  12. Decpeak, cold

Best: February to April, October to November. Busiest: December to February, so book early.

  • Central Vietnam (Hoi An) rainy season — flooding possible in Oct–Nov.
  • Ha Long Bay cruises can be cancelled during storms.
  • Hanoi is cool (10–18°C) — pack layers.

Where to Stay

  • HanoiStay the Old Quarter or near Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • Ha Long BayStay an overnight cruise cabin or Ha Long city hotel.
  • Hoi AnStay near the Ancient Town or An Bang beach.

Highlights

  • Old Quarter street-food walk with a local guide
  • Bay cruise with kayaking in the karsts
  • Ancient Town lantern evening and river boat
  • Hoan Kiem Lake and Temple of Literature
  • Water puppet show
  • Train Street and café hopping
  • Ninh Binh day trip — Trang An boats and Mua Cave
  • Sung Sot cave
  • Sunset deck and cooking demo on board
  • Basket boat ride in the coconut forest

Food

  • Lunch: bún chả or a vegetarian pagoda restaurant
  • Dinner in the Old Quarter (Indian restaurants available)
  • Cruise lunch — pre-request vegetarian/Jain
  • Cruise dinner

We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.

See What Your Vietnam Plan Looks Like

This is a real day from a sample Vietnam plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.

  • Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
  • Why each stop was picked for you
  • Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
  • No sales call unless you ask for one
Make my Vietnam planMore sample plans
Day 2 of 8 · HanoiHanoi: Ninh Binh day trip — Trang An boats and Mua Cave
  1. Morning–Afternoon
    Ninh Binh day trip — Trang An boats and Mua CaveWhy: you said you enjoy mountains & nature
  2. Evening
    Water puppet showWhy: you said you enjoy culture & local traditions

Meals: Lunch: bún chả or a vegetarian pagoda restaurant; Dinner in the Old Quarter (Indian restaurants available)

The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.

Vietnam Questions

What is the best time to visit Vietnam?

February to April, October to November. Peak months are December to February, so book early for those.

How many days do I need for Vietnam?

Most travellers spend 6 to 10 days, staying in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An.

Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?

E-visa required for Indian passport holders (verify current rules).

Visa rules, entry requirements and seasons change. We confirm the current position for your dates before you book. Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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