Vietnam
Vietnam: tours, things to do and trip planning
The booking routes we use for Vietnam, in one place, multi-day guided tours, day activities and attraction tickets.
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What you can book
What you can book for Vietnam
For Vietnam you can book guided multi-day tours, day activities, attraction tickets and places to stay, each through the partner links on this page at the live price shown on the booking site itself. The cards below explain what each booking type covers, so you can pick the route that fits the trip you are planning.
Multi-day itineraries
Guided multi-day tours that bundle the route, transport and guiding into one booking.
Things to do
Day tours and activities you can book for a single day of the trip.
Attraction tickets
Tickets for museums, landmarks and attractions, booked before you go.
More ways to book
More ways to book Vietnam
Different booking sites carry different tours and tickets for the same destination. Comparing the same date on two sites is the simplest way to avoid overpaying.
Plan this trip
Plan this Vietnam trip
Three planning guides for Vietnam: what to do when you get there, when to go, and how the money breaks down.
How many days do you need in Vietnam?
Seven to ten days is the practical minimum for a first trip that covers the north, centre and south of Vietnam without rushing. Allow roughly three days for Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, two to three for the central heritage towns, and two to three for Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam is a long, thin country, and the travelling between regions is what eats short trips. With five days or fewer, pick one region and do it properly: the north for Hanoi, Ninh Binh and the bay, the centre for Hue and Hoi An, or the south for the city and the delta. Our 10-day Vietnam itinerary shows how a full-length route fits together day by day when you do have the time.
What route do most first trips to Vietnam follow?
Most first trips run in one direction, north to south or south to north: Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay in the north, then Hue and Hoi An in the centre, finishing with Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta in the south. Flying into one end and out of the other avoids retracing the whole route.
The route works because each leg replaces a long backtrack with a single internal flight or a scenic journey: the drive between Hue and Hoi An crosses the Hai Van Pass, one of the country's best-known coastal roads. Travelling one-way also means the weather risk is spread out, since the three regions rarely share the same season, which the best time to visit Vietnam guide explains region by region.
Guided tour or independent travel: which suits Vietnam better?
A guided multi-day tour suits a first trip that covers the full length of Vietnam, because it bundles the internal flights or trains, the transfers, the guiding and usually a Ha Long Bay cruise into one booking. Independent travel suits a slower trip based in one or two regions, where you are arranging less and can afford to improvise.
The honest trade-off is control against coordination. Vietnam's highlights are far apart, so an independent full-length trip means booking every leg yourself and carrying the risk when one leg slips. A hybrid is popular for a reason: a guided tour as the backbone, with a free day added in Hoi An or Hanoi to wander at your own pace. What a Vietnam trip costs breaks down how the two styles change the budget.
Common questions
Vietnam questions, answered
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Whether you need a visa for Vietnam depends on your passport. Some nationalities enter Vietnam visa free for a limited stay, and many others must arrange an e-visa before travelling. The rules differ by nationality and they change, so check the official Vietnamese immigration portal for your passport before you book, rather than relying on any travel site, including this one.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND). Cards are widely accepted at city hotels and larger businesses, but street food, markets, small guesthouses and rural stops still run largely on cash, so most travellers carry a mix of both.
Is Vietnam safe for tourists?
Vietnam is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, and visitors rarely face more than the usual big-city need for awareness of belongings. The everyday hazard most travellers comment on is road traffic: crossing busy streets in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City takes confidence and a steady pace.
How far ahead should I book a multi-day Vietnam tour?
Book earlier for the popular windows, roughly February to April and the Tet holiday period, when the best-known routes and bay cruises fill first. Outside those windows, availability is usually easier, but a cruise cabin or a specific departure date is still worth securing once your flights are fixed.
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