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Vietnam travel guides

Waterfront, Hoi An

Vietnam combines colonial elegance and rustic charm to offer a rich travel experience made all the more special by its charming people. With cities to explore, temples to admire and beautiful countryside to roam, there is plenty to see and do here. Our Vietnam travel guides bring you both the must-see highlights and the hidden gems, as well as where to sample the most incredible food.

Honeymoons in Vietnam can include both luxurious beach resorts and cultural exploration, while families can enjoy a variety of activities for all ages whilst learning about the country’s fascinating heritage.

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Ideas for how to explore Vietnam

Our travel guides share our specialists' passion and knowledge for Vietnam. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.

  • Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips
    Phuket, Thailand

    Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips

    Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips

    Explore Vietnam’s cities before relaxing on Thailand’s honeyed sands. Get to know the destinations through their food via Bangkok’s best restaurants and Hue’s “royal cuisine”. Or contrast both countries’ landscapes for an outdoor adventure. Specialist Anna shares her top trips to Thailand and Vietnam.

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  • What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide
    Fruit seller in the Mekong Delta

    What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide

    What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide

    Visit a floating market on the Mekong Delta, try your hand at woodcut painting in Hanoi, or explore Ho Chi Minh City by vintage sidecar. Our guide will help immerse you in the sights, people and landscapes of Vietnam.

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  • Top 9 trips to Vietnam
    Ho Chi Minh City Hall

    Top 9 trips to Vietnam

    Top 9 trips to Vietnam

    Cruising the Mekong, hiking in the northern hills, or embarking on a multi-country adventure through Southeast Asia — where will you go on your trip to Vietnam? We’ve shared our specialists’ top tour ideas to help you decide.

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  • A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours
    Taking goods to market in the Mekong Delta.

    A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours

    A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours

    Southeast Asia specialist Tom explains why traveling along the Mekong River is an ideal way to visit Vietnam and Cambodia in a single trip. Giving you time to take in floating villages and markets, the temples of Angkor, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh.

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  • Our top 9 experiences in Vietnam
    Halong Bay, Vietnam

    Our top 9 experiences in Vietnam

    Our top 9 experiences in Vietnam

    A frequent visitor to the region, Southeast Asia specialist Will selects his top nine experiences from his travels across Vietnam. In a whistle-stop look across the country, picks include Ho Chi Minh City by Vespa, Mai Chau’s rice paddies and a secluded beach escape.

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  • Luxury Vacations in Vietnam
    Halong Bay, Vietnam

    Luxury Vacations in Vietnam

    Luxury Vacations in Vietnam

    Vietnam is home to a range of properties that you can include in your luxury vacation. From boutique hotels with their French colonial architecture, to desert island hideaways only accessible by boat.

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  • Crossing the border: multi-country trips through Southeast Asia
    Views on boat to Chiang Rai

    Crossing the border: multi-country trips through Southeast Asia

    Crossing the border: multi-country trips through Southeast Asia

    The typography of Southeast Asia allows you to travel across borders, on trips that cover not just multiple countries, but a variety of experiences, cultures and landscapes. Our Southeast Asia specialists give their take on four of the most interesting pairings.

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  • Asia's best city & beach combinations
    Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Asia's best city & beach combinations

    Asia's best city & beach combinations

    Twin a beach stay with time in a city and you’ve got a trip of real contrasts. Asia’s mix of high-rise metropolises and swathes of beach lends itself to some particularly intriguing combinations. Our beach specialists have chosen their top coastal locations to pair with Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.

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  • Southeast Asian cuisine
    Thai street food

    Southeast Asian cuisine

    Southeast Asian cuisine

    Trade routes, historic connections, colonialism and common sources of ingredients have left many strong links between the dishes found throughout Southeast Asia. We investigate the very distinct national variations that have evolved in this region.

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  • Indochina cruises
    Sunset upon return to Indochina Sails Junk, Halong Bay, Vietnam

    Indochina cruises

    Indochina cruises

    Southeast Asia specialist Mark shares his cruising in Indochina highlights. Picking his favorite ways to travel down the Mekong through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as taking in the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, and the local culture and landscapes along the Red River and on Lake Tonle Sap.

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  • Hidden Vietnam
    Fertilising the rice field, Vietnam

    Hidden Vietnam

    Hidden Vietnam

    When our Southeast Asia Regional Sales Manager visited Vietnam he discovered a hidden side of the country, working with the locals planting rice and exploring a secret weapons house used during the Vietnam War.

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  • Vietnam’s best beach resorts
    Tropical Beaches of Phan Thiet, Vietnam

    Vietnam’s best beach resorts

    Vietnam’s best beach resorts

    Bounded by the warm South China Sea, Vietnam can offer the traveler a variety of beautiful sandy beaches which are the equal of any in the region. Add to this sophisticated beach resorts and the scene is set for a quiet break in which to unwind in laid-back, understated comfort. One of our Vietnam specialists explains his favorite beach resorts.

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  • Way down south — why you should journey deeper into Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
    Flower fields in Sa Dec

    Way down south — why you should journey deeper into Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

    Way down south — why you should journey deeper into Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

    There’s so much to the Mekong Delta, you could spend an entire trip exploring it, trying everything from cycle tours to sampan cruises. Craig from our Vietnam team has curated a tour through the region based on his own experience.

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  • A food journey through Vietnam: bun cha to banh mi
    Pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodles), a classic dish eaten throughout Vietnam

    A food journey through Vietnam: bun cha to banh mi

    A food journey through Vietnam: bun cha to banh mi

    Vietnam’s cuisine varies from being more salty in the north to spicier in the south. Country Specialist, Lauren, selects some of her top dishes and where to try them such as Vietnam’s national dish pho, bun cha in Hanoi and cao lau noodles in Hoi An.

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  • Vietnam family vacations
    Mekong River Delta, Vietnam

    Vietnam family vacations

    Vietnam family vacations

    As a year-round destination you won't have to worry about taking the kids out of school to visit Vietnam. It's mostly malaria free and there are lots of activities on offer for all the family. You'll also be greeted with a warm welcome from the Vietnamese themselves.

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  • Vietnam’s imperial city: our highlights of Hue
    Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue

    Vietnam’s imperial city: our highlights of Hue

    Vietnam’s imperial city: our highlights of Hue

    Indochina specialist Georgina shares her suggestions for how to experience Vietnam’s regal city, Hue. Where to sample the freshest spring rolls, how to get hands-on in one of the many art studios, and which historical sites to visit to unearth Hue’s place in Vietnam’s imperialism and modern wars.

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  • Cruising in Southeast Asia
    Sunrise on the Mekong, Khong Jiam

    Cruising in Southeast Asia

    Cruising in Southeast Asia

    Travel by river, lake or sea in Southeast Asia to explore places which would otherwise be inaccessible. Cruising in Southeast Asia offers the chance to relax and observe everyday life, the scenery and wildlife.

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  • In focus: Phong Nha’s caving wonderland
    Phong Nha cave

    In focus: Phong Nha’s caving wonderland

    In focus: Phong Nha’s caving wonderland

    Vietnam’s Phong Nha region is a honeycomb of record-breaking-size caverns, cathedral-like grottoes and subterrane rivers. Indochina specialist Georgia hones in on the best ways to explore the caves, from leisurely cruises to multi-day jungle treks.

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  • Honeymoons in Vietnam
    The red sand dunes near Mui Ne are a popular spot for weddings, Vietnam

    Honeymoons in Vietnam

    Honeymoons in Vietnam

    The mighty Mekong River, fascinating hill tribes of the north, the epic scenery in Halong Bay... these are just a few of the reasons our country specialists recommend a honeymoon in Vietnam. Plan your perfect trip with us.

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  • National parks of Southeast Asia
    Gibbon at Khao Yai

    National parks of Southeast Asia

    National parks of Southeast Asia

    Southeast Asia has some of the oldest national parks in existence containing some wonderful wildlife, much of it unique. We look at some of the most popular parks as well as activities you can do.

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  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Southeast Asia
    Young monks studying the bas relief, Angkor Wat

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Southeast Asia

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Southeast Asia

    Whether you want to spot elephants in the wild, marvel at intricate carvings on ancient temple walls, or sample locally produced coffee on the banks of the Mekong, Southeast Asia’s UNESCO sites showcase the region’s wealth of cultures and histories. Specialist Mark reveals his recommendations.

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