Vietnam
Three climates in one country, north to south
The honest version
Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City in one trip, with the coast in between. Excellent value and one of the best food scenes anywhere.
On the ground in Vietnam
Every place here is matched to its own source before we publish it. We hold the table, book the guide and split the cost across the crew.
When to go
Same country, four different trips. Pick the one you actually want.
Summer monsoon
May to Aug
Hot with short heavy afternoon rain
Central typhoon window
Sep to Nov
Heavy rain and storms along the central coast
North dry season
Oct to Apr
Cool and dry in Hanoi, pleasant in the south
South dry season
Dec to Apr
Hot and dry from Ho Chi Minh City south
Your countdown
Counted back from the day you fly. Lock dates in the planner and these become real calendar entries.
- Coming up2 months before you fly
Central coast typhoon window
Hoi An and Da Nang flood most years between September and November. Consider reordering the route.
Source - Coming up4 weeks before you fly
Apply for the Vietnam e-visa
The government e-visa takes three to five working days. Apply early, the unofficial sites are not worth the risk.
Source