Best Vietnam tours - Travel packages to discover real Vietnam

Checklist before your trip

ID card – visa – passport and copies of those documents – Travel insurance – Vaccination – Credit/debit card and some cash – Flight tickets/ Boarding pass – Bug repellent – Appropriate clothes – Medicines and first-aid kit – Adaptor – 220V, 50Hz; 2 pin plugs – Inner tube and life jacket for your kids

Immigration

You must have a valid passport and must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay and you must have at least one blank visa page

Vietnam visa exemption: Passport holders from these European countries can visit Vietnam under 15 days without visa: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom

If you are required a visa to Vietnam or above mentioned country travelers visit Vietnam from 15 days up, please read our visa and visa on arrival to Vietnam page

Tour itineraries:

Vietnam is elongated country with plenty of attractions from North to South. It depends on your plan to decide how many days for your trip. If you intend to visit only one region (the North, the Central or the South), 4 or 7 days are enough while to discover all three regions in Vietnam, we recommend you spend at least 8 days for your trip. If you travel for 13 days or more, you will have a chance to visit Laos and Cambodia as well.

Money

Vietnamese currency is Vietnam Dong (Đ or VND) and is plastic paper (popular) notes of 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000, and 500,000. Exchange rate as of May 2025 is about 1 US$ ~ 25,700 VND.

In Vietnam, only Vietnam Dong (VND) is accepted in any purchasing transactions. At some places like hotels, restaurants, souvenir stores, etc., travelers can use $USD, $AU, Euro or British Pound Sterling to pay for the goods and services.

Tourists can exchange money at banks in Vietnam which are easily found at airports and main cities.

Check with your departure immigration gate for the amount one person can bring first then you need to report to the arrival immigration in Vietnam if you bring over US $5000 (per person).

You should not prepare VND before your Vietnam trip since the exchange rate in your country may not be favorable. It is advisable to have your money exchanged at arrival airport or bank in Vietnam for a better rate.

Tourists can check daily exchange rates VietcomBank .Normally, buying rates shall be applied by banks

Electricity, Phone & Internet

– We used 220V, 50Hz and 2 & 3 – pin electricity sockets in Vietnam. Most hotels provide electric outlets which accept many plug shapes. Universal travel adaptors are needed if you travel with many devices.

– Wifi connection is relatively good in hotels, coffee shops and restaurants in Vietnam. Take advantage of free wifi to contact your family and friends through Skype, Viber or Whatsapp.

– Before traveling to mountainous area, we highly recommend you prepare a SIM Card 3G or 4G service. Our guests can check with us then we will prepare a free SIM Card

With over 3000 KMs coastal line and over 4000 years of history, Vietnam is well-known for its history, culture, beaches, rivers, well reserved nature landscapes, Buddhist pagodas as well as bustling cities. These are top 5 Vietnam travel destinations travelers should not miss in their tours to Vietnam:

Halong Bay

The UNESCO world heritage site is famous for its beauty and mysterious allure. Halong Bay is a place that invites travelers and adventures with thousands of islets, islands raising from calm water. Located in northern Vietnam, 180 KMs from Hanoi, Halong Bay is a destination you should not miss in your Vietnam tours. You will be able to visit Halong Bay during your trip to Vietnam and see this beauty for yourself. Remember to selfie with the Fighting Cocks Island when you are on a Halong Bay Cruise.

Hanoi

Capital of the country, Hanoi is an old, antique and unique city. With more than 1000 years of history, Hanoi is famous for: friendly people, amazing street foods, French colonial buildings, Old Quarter Area, many museums, walking streets… Taking a Hanoi city tour, a selfie with Restored Sword Lake is recommended.

Hoi An Ancient Town

30 KMs from Da Nang beach city, Hoi An is a lovely little town. The Ancient Town of Hoi An is a living museum and is recognized as one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites, attracting a lot of tourists every year.

Visiting Hoi An, you can take a walking or cycling tour to discover the ancient town with Covered Bridge, Ancient Houses, nearby vegetable or fishing villages

Nha Trang Beach City

Nha Trang is nearly 500KM from Ho Chi Minh City, travelers can get there by daily trains or 1-hour flights from Ho Chi Minh City. There are 2-hours daily flights from Hanoi to the city, too.

Nha Trang is famous for many long, sandy and fresh beaches. Travelers can choose a budget hotel in town or luxury beach resort to enjoy their holiday in Nha Trang. There are many interesting activities for travel to choose: surfing, snorkeling, bicycle tours, spa treatments, meditation, yoga…

Mekong Delta

Considered as rice basket of Vietnam, Mekong delta covers a large agriculture land area in the South of the country with a complex river system. Travelers can visit Mekong in a 1-day trip or up to over 5 days to discover the delta. Visit Mekong Delta to see amazing local people activities: children riding on the backs of water buffalo or cycling to school through country lanes clad in white ao dai (long dresses); farmers stooping in a sea of emerald; market vendors grinning behind stacks of fruit; bright yellow incense sticks drying at the roadside…

Joining a trip to Ha Long

Halong Bay is no doubt one of the best places to experience in your holiday in Vietnam. You can choose most popular option to discover the bay by taking 1 or 2 nights cruise programs or another recently interesting option: Spending a night at hotel on Bai Chay beach then take half day boat trip. A new amazing amusement park namely Sun World Ha Long is good for family with kids. Don’t forget to take a photo of Fighting Cocks to add to your travel photo collection.

Exploring the nights markets and street food in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) are the realm of exotic local cuisine. Be sure not to miss Pho, Bun Cha and Nem, the most famous Vietnamese traditional dishes. Taking a walking tour around Saigon and Hanoi walking streets is amazing to enjoy the atmosphere

Trekking to magnificent rice terraces in Sapa

Sapa is one of the best destinations in Northern Vietnam for adventure tours. Some activities you can experience in Sapa are trekking to terraced rice fields, exploring colorful ethnic culture, meeting local people and conquering Fansipan Mountain.

Discovering Hue Imperial City

Hue was once the capital city of Vietnam and its historic architecture is well-preserved. Situated along the banks of Perfume River (Song Huong), Hue is known as one of the most poetic and dreamy cities in Vietnam.

Immersing yourself in a lantern night in Hoi An

Famous for multi-traditional architectures, Hoi An is a getaway destination from your busy city life. Traditional crafts and cuisine in this tranquil city are ready for you to explore.

In Hoian, you should also take a cycling tour to nearby vegetable village and join a cooking class.

Taking a boat trip on Mekong Delta

A boat trip in the Mekong Delta will show you amazing local people activities: children riding on the backs of water buffalo or cycling to school through country lanes clad in white Ao Dai (long dresses); farmers stooping in a sea of emerald; market vendors grinning behind stacks of fruit; bright yellow incense sticks drying at the roadside…