Vietnam: The Guides

Each package in the catalog has its own page with what the price covers and how the days run.

Ha Long Bay from the hill above the town on the best time to visit Vietnam

Best Time to Visit Vietnam: Month by Month Guide

When to go to Vietnam by region and month: temperatures, rainy seasons, typhoons, Tet and what each season means for a tour package. Check the details.

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The view from the top of the Lung Cu flag tower on a Ha Giang Loop tour

Ha Giang Loop Tour: How It Works and What It Costs

How a Ha Giang Loop tour works from Hanoi: bus times, route legs, permits, seasons and the 3-day versus 4-day packages compared. Plan your ride here.

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The crossing of Hang Bac and Hang Bo streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter on a safe Vietnam trip

Is Vietnam Safe? What the Governments Advise

Is Vietnam safe for tourists? A plain guide to government advisories, theft, scams, road safety, storms, health and emergency numbers before you book.

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The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An on a Vietnam itinerary

Vietnam Itinerary: 10-Day and 2-Week Routes

Day-by-day Vietnam itinerary plans for 10 days and 2 weeks, with the flights, trains and drive times that connect Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Inside Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City on a Vietnam trip budget

Vietnam Trip Cost: Packages and Daily Budgets

What a trip to Vietnam really costs, from tour package prices per person to hotels, street food, visas and daily budgets for every travel style.

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