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North
Hanoi
Ancient lanes, bold flavours and...
- Best for
- Food, history, neighbourhoods
- Ideal stay
- 3–4 days
- Best months
- October–April
North
Ha Long Bay
Sculpted limestone, still coves and a more thoughtful way to cruise.
- Best for
- Limestone bay and cruises
- Ideal stay
- 2 days / 1 night
- Best months
- October–April
North
Ninh Binh
River caves, rice fields and limestone peaks two hours south of Hanoi.
- Best for
- Karsts, rivers and cycling
- Ideal stay
- 2–3 days
- Best months
- November–April
Central
Hoi An
Lantern evenings, village mornings and Central Vietnam’s most graceful old town.
- Best for
- Heritage, food and villages
- Ideal stay
- 3–5 days
- Best months
- February–August
North
Sapa
Mountain trails, terraced valleys and cultural encounters that deserve care.
- Best for
- Terraces, trekking and villages
- Ideal stay
- 3–4 days
- Best months
- March–May; September–November
Central
Hue
Imperial architecture, garden houses and one of Vietnam’s most distinctive cuisines.
- Best for
- Imperial heritage and cuisine
- Ideal stay
- 2–3 days
- Best months
- February–August
Central
Da Nang
A liveable coastal city between mountains, beaches and Central Vietnam’s heritage towns.
- Best for
- Beaches, food and Hai Van Pass
- Ideal stay
- 2–4 days
- Best months
- February–August
South
Ho Chi Minh City
A fast, generous southern city best understood through neighbourhoods and food.
- Best for
- Food, history and city energy
- Ideal stay
- 3–4 days
- Best months
- December–April
South
Mekong Delta
Waterways, orchards and family life across Vietnam’s fertile southern delta.
- Best for
- Waterways, orchards and homestays
- Ideal stay
- 2–4 days
- Best months
- December–April
Islands
Phu Quoc
Forest-backed beaches and island days in the Gulf of Thailand.
- Best for
- Beaches, islands and forests
- Ideal stay
- 4–6 days
- Best months
- November–April
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Layered & dramatic
History, street food, limestone landscapes and mountain routes.
Best first base: HanoiHeritage & coast
Imperial culture, graceful old towns, beaches and food traditions.
Best first base: Hoi An or HueEnergetic & tropical
City life, waterways, orchards and an easy island finish.
Best first base: Ho Chi Minh City