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Vietnam Travel Guide
Vietnam tour packages cover Hanoi and a day cruise on Halong Bay, the mountains of Sapa, Da Nang with the Golden Bridge in the Ba Na Hills, the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City with the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta, and the island of Phu Quoc. Our itineraries run 4 to 8 days and are land only, with standard / 3-star hotels and breakfast; flights and visas are quoted separately.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Halong bay, old towns and history, mountains and rice terraces and beaches and islands. Thousands of limestone islands rising from the sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. February to April suits a trip the length of Vietnam; the weather differs between the north, centre and south, so the best months depend on the route.
Vietnam quick facts
- Trip length
- 4–8 days (7 itineraries)
- Best time
- February to April suits a trip the length of Vietnam; the weather differs between the north, centre and south, so the best months depend on the route.
- Key places
- Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Da Nang and Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc
- Tours start in
- Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on all 7 itineraries
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on all 7 itineraries
- Suits
- Couples, Families, Friends
Best places to visit in Vietnam
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Da Nang and Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City are the places our Vietnam itineraries are built around.
Hanoi
The capital, with the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature.
Halong Bay
Limestone islands and caves, visited on a day cruise from Hanoi.
Sapa
A mountain town of rice terraces and hill villages near Fansipan.
Da Nang and Hoi An
A beach city with the Ba Na Hills, and a UNESCO-listed old trading town.
Ho Chi Minh City
The busy south, with the Cu Chi tunnels and the War Remnants Museum.
Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc
River canals and orchards, and an island of beaches in the Gulf of Thailand.
Things to do
- Cruise among the islands of Halong Bay
- Walk the Golden Bridge in the Ba Na Hills
- See Hoi An's lanterns at night
- Crawl through the Cu Chi tunnels
- Take a boat through the Mekong Delta
- Ride the cable car up Fansipan
How many days do you need?
Four days covers Hanoi with Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City with the Mekong, Phu Quoc or Hoi An; allow 6–8 days to add Sapa or to travel from north to south.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | Hanoi and Halong Bay | Hanoi and Halong Bay |
| 4 days | Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta |
| 5 days | Da Nang and Hoi An | Da Nang and Hoi An |
| 6 days | Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa | Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa |
| 8 days | Vietnam north to south | Vietnam North to South |
Best time to visit Vietnam
February to April suits a trip the length of Vietnam; the weather differs between the north, centre and south, so the best months depend on the route.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| February – April | Spring | Pleasant across most of the country; a good time for a north-to-south trip. |
| May – August | Summer | Hot and humid; the centre coast is at its best, the north and south get rain. |
| September – January | Autumn and winter | Clear autumn days in the north; storms on the centre coast from October to December; cool winters in Hanoi and Sapa. |
Suggested Vietnam routes
Routes from our own Vietnam itineraries, by trip length.
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Hanoi → Halong Bay — Hanoi and Halong Bay
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Da Nang → Hoi An — Da Nang and Hoi An
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Hanoi → Sapa — Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Hanoi → Da Nang → Hoi An — Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An
- 7 Nights / 8 Days: Hanoi → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam North to South
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Packages are land only: airport transfers and sightseeing as specified. Flights from India and within Vietnam (for example Hanoi to Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City) are quoted separately. Bay cruises, cable cars and boat trips are paid locally.
Where you stay: Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels with breakfast, as listed on each package.
- Carry some Vietnamese dong in cash for markets and street food.
- Weather differs between north, centre and south; we plan around it.
- Visa rules for Indian passport holders change; we confirm them when you book.
Vietnam travel questions
What is Vietnam known for?
Halong bay, old towns and history, mountains and rice terraces and beaches and islands. Thousands of limestone islands rising from the sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How many days should I spend in Vietnam?
Four days covers Hanoi with Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City with the Mekong, Phu Quoc or Hoi An; allow 6–8 days to add Sapa or to travel from north to south. Our Vietnam itineraries run 4–8 days.
What is the best time to visit Vietnam?
February to April suits a trip the length of Vietnam; the weather differs between the north, centre and south, so the best months depend on the route.
Which places should I include in a Vietnam trip?
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Da Nang and Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc. Hanoi: The capital, with the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Vietnam?
7 itineraries: Hanoi and Halong Bay (3 Nights / 4 Days); Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta (3 Nights / 4 Days); Da Nang and Hoi An (4 Nights / 5 Days); Phu Quoc Island Holiday (4 Nights / 5 Days); Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa (5 Nights / 6 Days); Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An (6 Nights / 7 Days); and 1 more listed below.
Can a Vietnam itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Vietnam itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Vietnam holiday packages
All 7 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Vietnam, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0294 | Hanoi and Halong Bay | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Hanoi → Halong Bay |
| 0295 | Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Ho Chi Minh City → Cu Chi → Mekong Delta |
| 0297 | Da Nang and Hoi An | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Da Nang → Hoi An |
| 0300 | Phu Quoc Island Holiday | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Phu Quoc → Hon Thom → Sao Beach |
| 0296 | Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Hanoi → Sapa |
| 0298 | Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Hanoi → Da Nang → Hoi An |
| 0299 | Vietnam North to South | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Hanoi → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City |