Best Vietnam Tours & Holiday Packages 2025-2026

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Vietnamese foods

Vietnamese Food 

Taste the varied flavours of Vietnamese street food such as Phở, Banh Xeo, or, Bún chả – this is where the locals come to meet.

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Halong Bay

Board the serene unforgettable cruise on the glassy, limestone-studded islands. Taste freshly caught seafood and admire the ever-changing vistas of the bay.

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Hanoi to Saigon

Old town exploration, visit Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City that are driving Vietnam forward into the modern world, but it is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage.

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Idyllic Beaches

With over 2000km coastal lines, Vietnamese beaches promise a great family vacation. Take to the turquoise waters to enjoy a swim in the balmy waters.

Best Vietnam Tour Packages - Inspired private tours to Vietnam, designed for you

Vietnam tours promise to experience soaring northern mountains, sunny southern regions & gorgeous coastline, Vietnam is filled with natural beauty. Our Tours to Vietnam including all the main highlights from Hanoi and Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, on our best deals tour packages, you’ll get to enjoy delicious cuisine, discover tradition and history in charming rural villages, and see the dynamic new face of Asia in the hustle and bustle of Vietnam’s thriving cities.

We offer a variety of travel styles – from highlights and tailor-made Vietnam tours package from Hanoi that visit many of the best places to colourful festivals & family adventures for young adults too. Our Tours also include hotels of your choice. If you are planning a Vietnam tour, we also recommend considering combining your vacation with a visit to neighbouring Cambodia, Thailand or Laos too.

A private Vietnam tours & holidays to venture off the beaten track to explore places away from the tourist trail. A tour with greater flexibility, you will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers.

Highlights Of Vietnam tours

Cruising on the Mekong takes you to towns and villages far from the main towns and cities, giving you a real feeling of insight to local rural life. A Vietnam tour packages with private guide and accommodation of your choice would be perfect for couples and families wanting greater flexibility on travel dates and places to travel in Vietnam.

Best Vietnam Tour Packages & Holidays 2025

Tour to Vietnam in style, we’ll create a completely private & seamless Vietnam tour for you, filled with as much or as little as you like, with private holiday package led by expert guides, and a choice of luxury and boutique accommodation.

Tour Vietnam Your Way!

Vietnam offers captivating scenery, gorgeous beaches & sensational food. Book a private tour of Vietnam to uncover countless cultures, beautiful landscapes & fascinating history.

Where to go?

Hanoi

Filled with lakes, tree lined boulevards and centuries old "tunnel houses" and narrow streets are abuzz with colour and activity.

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Ho Chi Minh City

A seamless blend of past and present, Saigon offers a high-octane ride into Vietnam’s ever brighter future with a treasure trove of fascinating heritage.

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Halong Bay

Referred to as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Vietnam. Stay overnight onboard a junk boat anchored amongst the bizarre rock sculptures watching sunrise and sunset.

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Hoi An

A wonderfully laid-back, graceful & wilfully traditional, the streets lined with lantern shops & tailors, are a delight to wander especially as traffic is entirely banished

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Hue

The epitome of Vietnam’s dynastic past, Hue is a dignified and scholarly city. Visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City.

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Phu Quoc Island

Fringed with white-sand beaches that rapidly morphed from a sleepy island backwater to a must-visit beach escape for Western expats and sun-seeking tourists

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Sapa

Set amongst the picturesque Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Inhabited by the Black Hmong ethnic minority and surrounded by many other colourful hilltribe minorities.

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Mekong Delta

Known as the Rice Basket of Vietnam, this is a world of waterways. The Delta is an ideal place to witness the floating markets, lush islands & life of local fishermen.

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Ninh Binh & Tam Coc

An ideal day trip from Hanoi to explore quintessentially Vietnamese limestone scenery. Sites including the nation’s biggest pagoda and the Trang An grottoes.

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Can Tho

A morning visit to the Cai Rang floating market will give you the chance to experience an authentic Mekong Delta morning with the Can Tho residents.

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Con Dao

Isolated from the mainland, is ringed with lovely beaches, coral reefs and scenic bays. Explore coastal roads & amazing wildlife adventure while experience a luxury resorts.

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Dalat

Being surrounded by lakes, valleys & waterfalls, this small colonial designed town has a real alpine feel to it & a romantics honeymoon destination amongst the locals.

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Danang

30 KM to Hoi An. Danang is a modern beach town located half-way between Hanoi and Saigon. Sites including golden bridge of Ba Na hills, or a few lazy days at the beach.

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Nha Trang

The high-rise, high-energy beach resort town offers a stunning setting, Nha Trang is surrounded by lush hills, with a turquoise bay dotted with tropical islands.

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Ha Giang

Known for its motorbike adventure loop, Ha Giang offers an amazing landscape of limestone pinnacles, winding roads and granite outcrops.

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When to visit

Vietnam is a year-round destination and the climate varies from north to south. The best time to visit Vietnam is between November and April.

Lantern Festival, Hoi An

14th day of each month

Best Beach Weather

March to September

Hanoi

Autumn; September to October

Saigon

Dry Season; December to April

The best time in the year to visit Vietnam

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Book a Vietnam tour on your next holiday and explore Halong Bay, Hoi An’s charm and bustling Hanoi & Saigon…

Practical Information: Travel Advice for Your Vietnam Tours & Holidays

Flying from USA to Hanoi, or Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam will depend on the city you’re traveling from.

If you’re flying out from west coast, Seattle, it would take you approximately 18 hours of flight to land in Hanoi. If you’re flying out from an east coast, New York, the approximate flying time to Hanoi would be 21 hours.

Yes. American passport holders are required to apply for an e-visa to enter Vietnam. You can apply for a single or multiple entry visa, which is valid for 90 days from the date you enter on your visa application. We do include visas on our tours once you confirm the trip with us. Check more about visas in Vietnam in 2025

Your passport should have at least two blank pages, and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Vietnam. 

If visiting Vietnam during spring, summer, or early autumn months, we suggest loose and comfortable clothing. If traveling during the winter months, specially in Hanoi and north, carrying a jacket is recommended. You’ll also need a walking shoes. 

Vietnam is a vast country and is often divided into 3 main region; North and Hanoi – Center & Danang – South & Saigon.

Must see places include Hanoi, Halong Bay – Danang & Hoi An – Saigon & Mekong delta.

Our local travel designer can recommend the destinations that are best suited to your interests while crafting your customized Vietnam tours.
Vietnam offers a wide range of accommodation options for travelers. The country’s boutique and heritage hotels are very comfortable, and are known for their exceptional service.

For our tours in Vietnam, your accommodation has been hand-picked to best suit the locations you’ll visit. Our Classic tours feature comfortable, locally rated 4 to 5 star hotels.

For longer distances such as Hanoi to Saigon, the best way is to travel. There are basically frequent flights to fly within the cities in Vietnam.

modern coaches with air conditioning are used on our Vietnam tours for city sightseeing, short excursions to the countryside and longer transfers where necessary. On our private tours we use air-conditioned vehicles suitable for the size of the tour.

Junk boat and cruises are used on tours which have a cruising days, from river cruising on the Mekong to comfortable, well-equipped 4-5 star sailing vessels on Halong Bay. If you are an accessible traveler, we will book separate services to undertake these excursions since boarding and disembarking from these boats required assistance.

Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam, but this has always been appreciated, so, we suggest carrying smaller notes in case you’d like to tip.

You can also tip your driver, porter, or your tour guide if you are happy with the quality of service provided. We recommend USD5/day.

Vietnamese dong (₫) or VND is the official currency and is available in denominations from 10 to 500,000 dong. You can withdraw money from the ATMs in all major cities, the withdraw fee is around 25,000 to 55,000 dong (1-2.5 USD)

International credit & debit cards can be used at ATMs and all hotels in major towns. For small purchases and paying street vendors, cash is the king.

Vietnamese New Year, otherwise known as Tet, moves according to the lunar calendar, usually falling in late January or early February. Celebrations last up to ten days. Some businesses may be closed and tourist sites may be busier. And touring within this period required an early booking with surcharge of 20-30% or higher.

As a tour operator with great experience leading private tours for wheelchair accessible senior travelers across Vietnam for over 10 years, we are sourced & confident to provide readily available ramps and assistance for our Vietnam holidays & tours. Check out more about Wheelchair Accessible Tours in Vietnam in 2025

We offer specially designed Vietnam tours & holiday packages for seniors or individuals with specific physical disabilities. Some sites require substantial walking, and not all sites are wheelchair friendly. Our expertise includes private tours to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Thailand that are tailored to accommodate seniors and individuals with physical disabilities. We can set wheelchairs and special transportations avoid stairs as much as possible.

Vietnam’s electricity voltage is 220 Volts at 50Hz. The plug type A (two flat vertical pins), type C and type F (two round pins) fits all the power outlets / sockets across Vietnam. See the photo for reference;

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The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese, or “Kinh”. The language is spoken by almost 90% of the population. In addition, the country has more than 100 other languages and dialects, which are spoken by the many ethnic minorities. 

If you travel to Sapa, your guide will explain about the tribal language, sometimes it differs per village! The Vietnamese script is based on Latin letters, but you will see that many punctuation marks are incorporated. Because the script was previously based on Chinese, you will still come across this a lot on old temple complexes. English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas. 

Hello! – Xin Chào!

Goodbye! – Tam biêt

Thank you! – Xin Cám on

How are you? – Có Khoẻ Không?

I’m fine, thank you – Khóe, cám on a

Yes – Vâng

No – Không

My name is… – Tên tôôla …

I’m from… – Tôi dên tù …

I cannot eat… – Tôi không thể ăn

I do not understand – Tôi không hiểu …

Vietnamese food is known for its fresh ingredients. Dishes are packed with flavour from the fish sauce, soy sauce, fresh herbs, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and mint. The cuisine inspired by Chinese.

Keep an eye out for pho – a beef or chicken noodle soup that’s often eaten at breakfast. Bahn xeo (pancakes filled with pork, veggies and eggs) and gio cuon (spring rolls overflowing with fresh greens and minced pork or fish) are also worth a try. Delicious!

Vietnam is a very safe country to travel around. Petty crimes, theft, pick-pocketing is very rare. But just like anywhere else in the world, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and use your common sense, especially in overcrowded places and when using public transport.
Vietnam enjoys different climate, you’ll need to pack along light/thin clothing as well as some warmer options for the evenings (especially in Sapa and the North in December/January/February). We recommend bringing layers of clothing that you can remove or add to depending on a place you visit.

No vaccinations are required before traveling to Vietnam. However, for long term travelers, we do recommend a number of vaccinations such as DTP, hepatitis A and typhoid & Malaria. For up-to-date information, always consult with doctor and remember to never drink the tap water unless it’s filtered.

Halong Bay, or Ha Long as local say it, is one of the best & must see sites in Vietnam and if you book a vietnam tours & holiday with us, we include an overnight stay on board the wooden junk cruise with swimming, kayaking and visits to caves and grottoes. The overnight cruise stay is also included breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As one of the main sites in southern Vietnam, Cu Chi tunnels are well-worth an excursion from Ho Chi Minh City and our Vietnam tours are include a guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels where you can walk the bush trails and crawl sections.
According to the LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, Vietnam scores a D rating for LGBTQ+ traveler safety. Over 50% consider Vietnam a good place to live for gay and lesbian people and there are no legal punishments for same sex relations. Most trips for LGBTQ+ travelers to Vietnam are trouble-free.

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