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🇻🇳 Vietnam

Emerald limestone bays, lantern-lit old towns, terraced rice fields and some of Asia's best (and cheapest) food — Vietnam is a backpacker and foodie favourite.

eVisa 📅 Best: Feb–Apr, Aug–Oct 💵 $60/day avg
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Capital
Hanoi
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Currency
Vietnamese Dong (₫ VND)
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Language
Vietnamese
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Best time
Feb–Apr, Aug–Oct
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Visa
eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$25 – $200
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Hanoi (HAN) / Ho Chi Minh (SGN)
Overview

Why travellers love Vietnam

Travel the length of Vietnam from Hanoi's frenetic Old Quarter to Ho Chi Minh City's energy, by way of Ha Long Bay, Hoi An's tailors and the rice terraces of Sapa.

Incredible value, rich history and a coffee-and-street-food culture make it one of the most rewarding trips in Southeast Asia.

Where to go

Top places in Vietnam

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Hanoi

Hanoi

🗓 2 days

Old Quarter chaos, lakes and egg coffee.

CultureFood
Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

🗓 1–2 days

Limestone karsts on an overnight cruise.

NatureAdventure
Hoi An

Hoi An

🗓 2–3 days

Lantern-lit old town and tailor shops.

CultureRomance
Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

🗓 2 days

Buzzing southern hub and war history.

CityHistory
Plan day by day

Vietnam itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$125 – $1,000
1–2

Hanoi

Old Quarter chaos, lakes and egg coffee.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Food
3–4

Ha Long Bay

Limestone karsts on an overnight cruise.

🗓 2 days✨ Nature · Adventure
5

Hoi An

Lantern-lit old town and tailor shops.

🗓 1 day✨ Culture · Romance
Route
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$175 – $1,400
1–2

Hanoi

Old Quarter chaos, lakes and egg coffee.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Food
3–4

Ha Long Bay

Limestone karsts on an overnight cruise.

🗓 2 days✨ Nature · Adventure
5–6

Hoi An

Lantern-lit old town and tailor shops.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance
7

Ho Chi Minh City

Buzzing southern hub and war history.

🗓 1 day✨ City · History
Route
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$250 – $2,000
1–3

Hanoi

Old Quarter chaos, lakes and egg coffee.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · Food
4–6

Ha Long Bay

Limestone karsts on an overnight cruise.

🗓 3 days✨ Nature · Adventure
7–8

Hoi An

Lantern-lit old town and tailor shops.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance
9–10

Ho Chi Minh City

Buzzing southern hub and war history.

🗓 2 days✨ City · History
✨ Build a custom Vietnam itinerary →
Visa & entry

Vietnam visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa for most
Allowed stay
90 days (eVisa)
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa, ~$25)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors apply for the 90-day e-Visa online before arrival. Always verify with the official Vietnam immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Vietnam visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Vietnam budget guide

Budget

$25/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$200+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Vietnam budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Vietnam

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Ha Long Bay cruise

Thousands of limestone islands and caves.

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Hoi An Ancient Town

Lantern-lit UNESCO streets and riverside.

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Street food & coffee

Pho, banh mi and Vietnamese coffee culture.

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Sapa rice terraces

Trek between hill-tribe villages.

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Hai Van Pass

Epic coastal motorbike ride near Da Nang.

Get outside

Nature in Vietnam

All nature
Blog

Vietnam travel articles

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