Vietnam stretches more than 1,600 kilometers down the eastern edge of Southeast Asia, unfurling emerald rice terraces, limestone karst bays and buzzing, motorbike-filled cities. From the misty mountains of the north to the sultry Mekong Delta in the south, few countries pack in such variety of landscapes, cuisine and living history. Ancient imperial capitals and lantern-lit old towns sit alongside French colonial boulevards and world-class beaches. It is a country made for slow, sensory travel, where every region tastes and feels distinct.
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Because Vietnam is so long, no single season suits the whole country at once. In the north, Hanoi and Halong Bay are most pleasant in spring (March-April) and autumn (October-November), avoiding the hot, wet summer and chilly winter. The central coast around Hue, Hoi An and Danang is driest and sunniest from February to June. The tropical south and Mekong Delta are best in the dry season from December to March, while northwestern trekking around Sapa is finest from October to March. Typhoons can affect the central coast between August and November.
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A taste of our most-loved journeys. Every one is a flexible starting point for your tailor-made trip.
The full-country spine, imperial cities, a limestone bay cruise, a lantern-lit old town and the floating markets of the Mekong, travelled from the capital to the delta.
A hands-on, experiential journey built around Vietnam's food and craft traditions, street-food walks, a pottery village, a cooking class and time in the rice fields.
A short trekking extension into the northern hills, overnighting in a hill-tribe village among the H'mong and Zay communities of Sapa.
An overnight cruise among the towering karst islands of Halong Bay, with kayaking, caves and sunrise over the water, is one of Asia's iconic experiences.
The lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and the imperial citadel of Hue immerse travelers in Vietnam's layered history of emperors, traders and craftspeople.
From pho and banh mi to fresh spring rolls and regional specialties, Vietnam's street food is a highlight in its own right, best enjoyed on a guided food walk.
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Travel facts verified from Vietnam - Wikipedia, Best time to visit Vietnam - Lonely Planet, Vietnam National Electronic Visa Portal. Sample tours are suggested starting points; details and pricing are finalised by the Tourkom team.