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Vacation in Vietnam : Highlights & Travel Tips
Vietnam is a destination that rewards travelers with remarkable variety packed into one long, vibrant country. From the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An to the energy of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam blends dramatic landscapes, deep history, and an unforgettable food culture. Travelers are often drawn by how easy it is to move between experiences: one trip can include mountain trekking in the north, beach time along the central coast, river life in the Mekong Delta, and days spent sampling pho, banh mi, fresh seafood, and rich Vietnamese coffee.
Key highlights include cruising or kayaking through Ha Long Bay, exploring the Old Quarter in Hanoi, visiting the imperial heritage of Hue, and wandering Hoi An at night when the town glows with colorful lanterns. Nature lovers can head to Sapa or Ha Giang for rice terraces and hill-tribe landscapes, while city-focused travelers will enjoy Vietnam’s busy markets, street-food scenes, and fascinating museums. Practical tips: Vietnam’s climate varies significantly by region, so check weather by area rather than by country as a whole; domestic flights and trains make long distances manageable; and carrying cash is useful for markets and smaller local businesses, though cards are common in larger hotels and restaurants.
Best time to travel Vietnam
The best time to visit Vietnam is generally from February to April, when travel interest peaks and conditions are favorable for many itineraries, especially with February standing out as the most popular month. December and January are also strong options for travelers looking for lively atmosphere and comfortable conditions in many parts of the country.
All travel reports from Vietnam
Day 21 - Onward journey to Phu Quoc
Today consisted of packing, a cozy morning at the café with a book, and the trip to the island of Phu Quoc. Upon arrival at Phu Quoc Airport, I picked up my rental Vespa and...
Goodbye Vietnam
Time flies so fast - it feels like I just arrived yesterday, and now it's already time to say goodbye to Vietnam. I have traveled from the north to the south for almost 30 days,...
Thursday, January 16, 2020
From 6 o'clock the first fishing boats pass by us. So sleeping is out of the question. From 7 o'clock our ship's engine roars as well. The night is finally over. The crew is...
Monday, January 13, 2020
Goodbye, Hanoi. Monday morning. Light drizzle. And if I thought there were already a lot of scooters here, now it's rush hour. Two-wheelers everywhere. Where are the air...
Mui Ne ....
or ... welcome to Russia! yes, here too there are the Russians :) Mui Ne is a bit smaller than Nha Trang, but it still has a lot to offer. Desert and sandy beach in one, what...
Ninh Binh ..
From Hanoi, we continued to Ninh Binh. The train ride only took 2 hours, but unfortunately, bad weather awaited us for the first time. However, the landscape was impressive...
Segen am Anfang des Jahres
Almost all households in Vietnam visit a temple within the first week after the Vietnamese New Year and place their offerings on the altars. As can be seen in the pictures,...
Traffic in Vietnam
Upon arriving in Vietnam, one can expect the traffic chaos in the former capital - Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City). Currently, preparations for the biggest festival of...
Hello dear ones....
.... we are curious too! Therefore, it would be nice if those who signed up with Vakantio without their name could at least provide an abbreviation under their messages or...
Ho Chi Minh ☀️🔥🥵
Holaaaa Chicas and chicoooos Today we woke up at 8.30 am sharp. Then we had a relaxed breakfast, got ready, and headed out. First, we went in search of coffee, unfortunately,...
Bui Vien Saigon
The Bui Vien street is the most famous place among tourists to party until dawn or visit different bars. The streets here are so crowded that it's hard to move around.
Tag 50 - Mekong Delta
Can Tho
Vietnam - Train Journey
Beautiful landscape in Vietnam
A lazy day without energy💕
Today is January 30th. It's my turn to have a bit of fever and a stuffy nose. So today's activities were to rest😉 Resting in the room and resting on the beach... That’s perfectly...
Hue
Former capital Hue
Short update 🤔😂
Helloooo my friends- Short sign of life from us. We extended our stay here and in Hoi An after having to cancel and rebook a few things. Unfortunately, our original plans were...
The first adventure 🤩
I got to experience what it's like to sail through the Panama Canal on a boat (very windy!) and further through the jungle. I rarely saw something as beautiful as the individual...
Tag 111: the final stage to the capital
Before today's LAST stage, we had great respect because we had to ride the last 100km to the capital city of Hanoi, which is known for its chaotic traffic conditions. So we set...
Hanoi ....
... you can taste, smell, hear, and see the French influence ... ... livelier and more open than feared ... ... avalanche of scooters. Cross the street at your own risk ... ......
Day 13 and 14 - Small cruise 🛳️ on Ha Long Bay
In the morning we get on the bus towards Ha Long Bay, the journey takes three hours and I like Vietnam much better outside of Hanoi. The cities are pretty and the houses are...
Da Nang 🏖
Since the beginning of our trip, the first place with exclusively cloudy skies and rain. It's clear that we don't show any pictures of it....🤭 The forecast was so bad that we...
Hanoi
After difficulties with our visa and 5 hours at Tokyo airport, we finally made it to Hanoi. In the morning, we got up and had breakfast in a café. The café was known for its...
Tag 109: back to the mainland and onto the motorbike
Today we had an early breakfast (6:45 am) as we had to go back to the boat that would take us back to the mainland. After waiting for what felt like forever, we reached our boat...
Tag 95: wie in der Toskana
Von Tinh Di hatten wir heute die längste der bisherigen Strecken geplant- 252 Kilometer. Also stellten wir den Wecker eine halbe Stunde früher als üblich und wir schauten das...
Hanoi
Hello hello! From Phong Nha, we took a night bus to Hanoi. The journey was very adventurous ;) Upon arrival in Hanoi, we bought winter jackets and plunged into the hustle and...
Vietnam: What a culture shock
9.11. - 22. 11.
Nicholas 🎅
Happy St. Nicholas Day to all of you. We heard (and have already received photo evidence - thank you!) that it was snowing heavily at home. Here are snow and Christmas trees...
Dalat
Coffee plantations and back in the highlands