Vietnam is a compelling destination with staggering natural beauty and a vast cultural heritage. With lush paddy fields and white-sand beaches, mega cities and limestone islands, vast caves and craggy mountains, it offers plenty of varied experiences which is quite surprising for a country that is both long and slender. Travel to Vietnam and you’ll be welcomed with warmth and curiosity. Add to it a diverse, outstanding Vietnamese cuisine and we’re on to a winner. If you’re seeking an international destination that is both affordable and extraordinary, this is it! Here’s everything you need to plan your holiday in Vietnam. 
Key Facts 
Population: 95 million
Time Zone: GMT+7
Language: Vietnamese, English 
Currency: Dong

Best time to visit Vietnam – Annual Weather

Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with different regions experiencing different weather conditions at one point of time. So, it’s tricky to figure out the best time for visiting this exotic country. The southern part of Vietnam tends to be driest between December and April whereas northern region is typically driest in spring and autumn. One can also visit during the rainy season where there are fewer visitors but it’s worth noting that certain areas get flooded with monsoon downpour and transport can get severely disrupted. 

Best Experiences to Get Up to in Vietnam

Ha Long Bay: Renowned for its iconic limestone rock islands towering above the clear emerald water, Halong Bay is one of the loveliest places in the world for a cruise. Visit the enchanting caves by taking one of the tours or go on a cruise expedition for stunning views.

Sapa: Just a six-hour drive northwest of Hanoi, Sapa boasts scenic villages, lush rice terraces, and breathtaking mountain viewpoints, and is quite well-known for its hiking trails. It is also home to eight ethnic minority groups who still live a traditional way of life so you’ll get to experience a variety of cultures.

 
Phu Quoc Island: With powdery white-sand beaches and glorious sunsets, perfect postcard sceneries and a laidback atmosphere, Phu Quoc Island is no longer Vietnam’s best kept secret. Even though more tourists are visiting this island, you’ll still find unspoiled spots of sand to dig your toes. Try various water sports like kayaking and diving.

Da Lat: Often referred to as city of eternal spring for its year-round cool climate, Da Lat is a former hill station that boasts lovely winding streets and French colonial-era villas. It is the place to escape when the heat in cities becomes too unbearable. However, the biggest draw is the surrounding areas with tall pine forests and dramatic waterfalls along with the opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.

Hanoi: A visit to Vietnam is incomplete without exploring its buzzing capital city of Hanoi. Wander around the meandering streets of the Old Quarter with red-roofed houses, temples and pagodas. Also, head to the French Quarter, with its impressive Opera House, and numerous cultural and historical sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum of Ethnology.

Best Holiday Packages

Best of Vietnam with Ninh Binh: This 5 days’ package includes a trip to Hanoi, Halong and Ninh Binh along with an excursion to Tam Coc, and features 3-star hotel accommodation with prices starting from just Rs.23315.

Vietnam Classic Tour: This 6 days’ package includes three lovely cities of Vietnam Hanoi, Halong and Ho Chi Minh City, offering the best of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The package includes accommodation in 3-star hotels, overnight cruise in Halong and starts from just Rs.54823.

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