Travelling Vietnam: travel guide and advice

6 reasons to travel to Vietnam

Vietnam, the 'Land of the Rising Dragon' is surprisingly diverse. Mountain treks, ildyllic beaches, green rice fields, burgeoning towns and warm people in leaf hats - you'll fall under its spell during your trip to Vietnam.

1.
Cultural heritage
2.
Enjoying daily life
3.
A motorbiking adventure
4.
Food too good to be true
5.
Neverending smiles
6.
Breathtaking countryside

Travel ideas

Classic Luxury Tour

Approx. 16 days From £2,390

Luxury Tour - Culture and Heritage

Approx. 11 days From £2,890

National Parks and Wild Life

Approx. 21 days From £2,920

A Month of Adventure and Discovery

Approx. 29 days From £4,510

Icons of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh

Approx. 11 days From £990

Multi-destination tour

Discover Vietnam and Cambodia

Approx. 12 days From £1,270

Tours Vietnam

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Places of interest

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Ba Be

Lake Ba Be is an incredible natural site, while the lush landscapes that surround...

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Hạ Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is the body of water in North Vietnam with the famous sugar-loaf formations...

Hoffmann Simon

Hồ Lắk

Lak Lake is a lake in the Dak Lak region, close to Buôn Ma Thuột, in central Vietnam's...

David Debrincat

Is this the destination for you?

Culture shock, an awakening of the senses, absolute escapism, and varied and breathtaking landscapes await during a trip to Vietnam. A word of warning however to those who are searching for hidden paradises: Vietnam attracts a lot of tourists.

You should go if

If you want to experience culture shock and need to get away from it all
You'd love to cruise on the legendary River Mekong
You dream of sailing on Along Bay
You don't want to have to choose between the sea and the mountains
You want to rediscover the atmosphere of ancient Indochina
You're attracted by unique culinary experiences that can't be found anywhere else on the globe
You feel reassured by following established routes

You shouldn't go if

You hate mass tourism and dislike crowds
You're looking for a destination that's off the beaten track
You're disgusted by the idea of eating insects or dogs
You have less than three weeks to explore the country
You're looking to experience the authentic Asia

Culture and Discovery

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On the Mekong from Can Tho

In this article, learn more about sailing days on the Mekong from the town of Can Tho.

David Debrincat26 March 2018

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Halong Bay, between sea and land

This article presents the different faces of Halong Bay, both inland and at sea.

David Debrincat26 March 2018

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Fall under the spell of Hoi An and the surrounding area

Hoi Aan is one of the most tourist-focused cities in Vietnam, and with good reason because, in addition to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has every...

Aurélie Chartier26 March 2018

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