Vietnam from north to south
From the mountains and rice terraces in the north to the lanterns of Hoi An and the floating markets of the Mekong Delta. Vietnam is long and very varied. With the right route you see its most beautiful sides without spending the whole trip on a bus.
At a glance
- Best time to go
- Varies by region; March and April are often pleasant everywhere
- Flight time
- About 13 to 15 hours, usually with one stop
- Time difference
- 6 hours ahead of the Netherlands (5 in summer)
- Visa
- Check the current rules with your government's travel advice
- Language and money
- Vietnamese · Vietnamese dong
Where to go in Vietnam?
The north
Hanoi, the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh and rice terraces in the hills.
Central Vietnam
The imperial city of Hué and the lanterns of Hoi An.
The south
Saigon and the Mekong Delta, with floating markets and narrow canals.
Sample routes through Vietnam
Sample routes for Vietnam are coming soon. Curious what's possible? I'm happy to think along in a free intro call.
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