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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.

  • What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide
    Thien Mu Pagoda next to the Perfume River

    What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide

    What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide

    From cruising past karst scenery in Lan Ha Bay to scouting out the best banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City, these are some of the highlights you might experience during a first-time trip to Vietnam, as recommended by specialist Matthew.

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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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  • 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, Sa Dec, Vietnam

    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 Hue travel guide
    Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue

    Vietnam’s imperial city: our Hue travel guide

    Vietnam’s imperial city: our Hue travel guide

    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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  • 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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  • 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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