Hanoi
The Old Quarter at street level — markets, egg coffee and a thousand years of layers.
Vietnam
Bays · Old Towns · Coffee · Coastline
Best time · October – AprilIdeal length · 6 – 10 days
The short version
Limestone bays, lantern-lit old towns and a coastline that runs the length of the country.
Vietnam gives you several holidays in one without needing several countries. Karst towers rise out of the water at Ha Long and Trang An, Hoi An glows after dark, Da Nang has the beaches, and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City pull in opposite directions in the best way. It rewards a slightly longer trip — and a good plan.
- Best time
- October – April
- Ideal length
- 6 – 10 days
- Places
- 4 to choose from
Popular places
Where to go in Vietnam
Most trips combine two or three of these. We'll tell you which pairings actually work together.
Ha Long Bay
An overnight cruise through limestone islands, caves and quiet morning water.
Hoi An
Lantern light on the Thu Bon river, tailor shops, and the prettiest evenings in Vietnam.
Da Nang
Beach days below, Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills above the cloud line.
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