Vietnam.
Limestone bays, lantern towns and street food.
- Best time to go
- October to April
- Ideal trip length
- 6–8 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Vietnam
Most first trips cover Hanoi and an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, then fly south to Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. We'll guide you on visa requirements.
- Friends
- Couples
- Solo
Ha Long Bay
Overnight cruise among thousands of limestone islands.
Hanoi Old Quarter
Street food, lakes and the train street.
Hoi An
The lantern-lit ancient town and tailor shops.
Ho Chi Minh City
Markets, the war museum and the Cu Chi tunnels nearby.
When to go
Best: October to April
- January — good
- February — good
- March — good
- April — good
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — good
- November — good
- December — good
Getting there
Direct flights to Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City from Indian metros; internal flights link the three.
Planner's notes
- North (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay), centre (Hoi An, Da Nang) and south (Ho Chi Minh City) — pick two for a week.
- Check current e-visa rules for Indian passports.
- Ha Long Bay cruises are usually one night; book the cabin type you want.
A shape for 6–8 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Vietnam, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Ha Long Bay
Overnight cruise among thousands of limestone islands.
Day 3
Hanoi Old Quarter
Street food, lakes and the train street.
Day 4
Hoi An
The lantern-lit ancient town and tailor shops.
Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City
Markets, the war museum and the Cu Chi tunnels nearby.
Day 6
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
