Vietnam

INTRODUCING VIETNAM

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling countries, an Origin Asia’s original vacation destination. It offers a fascinating blend of tradition with a flair for the modern, featuring vibrant cities, timeless villages and a wide variety of landscapes to discover. Traverse the lush waterways of the fertile Mekong Delta, enjoy a beach break in scenic Nha Trang, or soak up the country’s heritage and culture in the central cities of Hue and Hoi An. See beautiful limestone karsts on a boat trip in stunning Halong Bay, or get to know Vietnam’s colorful hilltribe people in mountainous Sapa in the far north. Explore Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter with its French-colonial era buildings, fabulous local eateries and traditional merchants, and enjoy the international delights of pulsating Saigon. Fantastic food, friendly people, history, culture and an abundance of natural beauty make Vietnam an unforgettable vacation destination.

BEFORE YOU GO

VISA INFORMATION

Citizens of the US, UK, EU Countries, Australia, New Zealand and Canada must hold a visa to enter Vietnam. All other nationalities need to consult with the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in their country of residence. A visa must be organized before departing your country of residence (unless you have gone through the official channels to obtain a visa on arrival service). It can be arranged up to 6 months before your planned arrival date in Vietnam. For US residents we have partnered with CIBT visa service who can assist in obtaining a visa.

You must possess a full passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date from Vietnam. You can obtain a tourist or business visa from your nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate.

All Vietnam visas are SINGLE ENTRY unless you have specifically asked for MULTIPLE ENTRY and this is stamped into your passport. Please ensure you have a multiple entry visa if you are entering Vietnam twice. The status of a tourist visa cannot be changed from SINGLE ENTRY to MULTIPLE ENTRY once you have arrived in Vietnam.

Please be aware that Vietnamese visa regulations and arrangements are subject to change and it is your responsibility to make sure your visa is in order before departure. We strongly advise that you check with the relevant embassies in your country of residence that these guidelines are applicable to you.

CLIMATE & TIMES TO VISIT

Vietnam is suitable for visiting at any time of year, however from November to April is peak season, so booking four to six months prior is recommended. May to November signals the monsoon season, and the weather is humid, warm and marked by light afternoon rain, though this doesn’t usually impact travel. It can be cool in the north between December and February, while Halong Bay can be wet and cool with occasional fog from February to April.

Summer can feature tropical storms, though rain can occur throughout the year. In the country’s center, it is mostly dry from February to May, with rainfall between August and January. October and November are the most unpredictable months and flooding can occur.

EVENTS

1 January is International New Year’s Day
January/February (last day of last Lunar month) is Lunar New Year’s Eve
January/February (first day of the first Lunar month) is Tet, or Lunar New Year
March/April (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) is the anniversary of Hung Kings
30 April is Independence Day
1 May is Labor Day
2 September is National Day
31 December is International New Year’s Eve

OUR VIETNAM FEATURED PRODUCTS

Vietnam Tours

Discover more of Vietnam’s fascinating culture, bewitching charm and be seduced from experiencing the energy of big-city life in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, to the visual dramatics that characterizes Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam delivers on all levels. Take a deep breath and let your senses explode.

Vietnam Accommodation

Having burst on to tourist scene and growing rapidly in popularity, Vietnam has embraced the travel industry by building hotels to keep up with the increasing tourist numbers. The result is an overwhelming number of rooms of all varieties. Our selected hotels in Vietnam range from secluded beach side getaways, remote lodges, and rooms located in the heart of buzzing city centers.

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