Vietnam Tour Packages

Vietnam is not a destination you tick off in one trip and move on from, and most travellers we book end up asking about a second one before they have even landed back home. It is a genuinely long country, stretched over 1,600 kilometres from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, and the north, centre and south feel almost like three different holidays. You get limestone karsts rising out of the sea in Halong Bay, imperial history in Hue, and a fast, food obsessed city in Ho Chi Minh, all inside one country that is still one of the better value trips in Southeast Asia.

We have booked everything from quick 4 day city breaks in Hanoi to full 9 or 10 day north to south itineraries, and the trip length really does depend on how much of the country you want to see. If you only have 4 or 5 days, pick one region rather than trying to rush all three.

Our Vietnam tour packages start at ₹20,968 per person for a 3 night trip, with longer itineraries running up to 9 nights if you want to cover the north, centre and south in one visit. If you are comparing the region more broadly, our Thailand and Bali packages are worth a look too, both tend to work out a little cheaper for a beach focused trip, while Vietnam wins on variety and on how far your budget stretches for a longer, more immersive holiday.

Table of contents

• Best Vietnam tour packages
• Vietnam packages from your city
• Where to go in Vietnam
• Sample Vietnam itineraries
• Things to do
• Food and what to eat
• Best time to visit
• Good to know before you go
• FAQs

Best Vietnam tour packages

Vietnam packages from your city

Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata all have direct flights into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, which makes them the most convenient departure points for this trip. Every other city on this list connects through one of these hubs or through Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam packages from Kerala. Travellers from Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram usually connect through Mumbai or Delhi before the onward leg, with total journey time running close to 9 to 10 hours. Kerala has always been a strong Southeast Asia market for us, and Vietnam's food and scenery tend to appeal to the same traveller who has already done Thailand or Malaysia and wants something a bit different. See our full Vietnam tour packages from Kerala for city specific pricing and departure dates.

Vietnam packages from Chennai. Chennai connects well through Bangkok or Singapore, with total travel time of around 7 to 8 hours including the layover. Full details are on our Vietnam tour packages from Chennai page.

Vietnam packages from Bangalore. Bangalore connects through Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, and this has become a steady route for us for both first time visitors and repeat travellers exploring a second region of the country. Check our Vietnam tour packages from Bangalore page for current fares.

Vietnam packages from Mumbai. Mumbai has a direct flight into Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, making it one of the more convenient routes on this list at around 6 hours flying time. Our Vietnam tour packages from Mumbai page has the latest itineraries.

Vietnam packages from Delhi. Delhi also has direct connectivity to Vietnam, usually around 6 to 6.5 hours depending on the city you fly into. See our Vietnam tour packages from Delhi page for options.

Vietnam packages from Hyderabad. Hyderabad connects through Bangkok or Singapore, and we see a good mix of first time and repeat Southeast Asia travellers on this route. Full pricing is on our Vietnam tour packages from Hyderabad page.

Vietnam packages from Pune. Pune usually connects through Mumbai first, then direct onward to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Details are on our Vietnam tour packages from Pune page.

Vietnam packages from Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad connects through Mumbai or Delhi before the onward leg. We keep fares updated on our Vietnam tour packages from Ahmedabad page.

Vietnam packages from Kolkata. Kolkata has a direct flight into Vietnam, and given the shorter distance from eastern India, it is often one of the quicker routes on this list. See our Vietnam tour packages from Kolkata page for details.

Vietnam packages from Kochi. As one of Kerala's main gateways, Kochi connects through Mumbai or Delhi for the onward leg, and it is worth comparing fares against flying out of Thiruvananthapuram depending on your travel dates. Check our Vietnam tour packages from Kochi page for the latest fares.

Where to go in Vietnam

Vietnam splits naturally into three regions, and most itineraries pick one or combine two rather than trying to cover the whole country in under a week.

North Vietnam. Hanoi is the usual starting point, and the Old Quarter alone is worth a full day of walking, eating and getting pleasantly lost. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the nearby Temple of Literature are both worth an hour or two if you want some history alongside the food. From Hanoi, Halong Bay is the trip everyone plans around, an overnight or day cruise through limestone karsts rising straight out of the water, and it earns every bit of its reputation. Ninh Binh, sometimes called Halong Bay on land, has similar karst scenery but by boat through rice paddies rather than open sea, and it gets a fraction of the crowds. If you have extra days, Sapa in the far north is where to go for rice terrace trekking and a proper change of scenery from the coast.

Central Vietnam. Hoi An is the one destination on this list that people fall in love with hardest, a UNESCO listed old town of lantern lit streets, tailors who can make a suit in 24 hours, and a slower pace than anywhere else in the country. Danang sits nearby and works well as a base, home to the Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands and the Ba Na Hills cable car above it. Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital, is worth a stop if history interests you, with the Complex of Hue Monuments and a boat ride down the Perfume River both worth building into a day.

South Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City, still commonly called Saigon, is Vietnam at its fastest and most modern, a place best explored between a rooftop bar in the evening and the War Remnants Museum during the day if you want the fuller picture of the country's history. The Cu Chi Tunnels, a network built during the war and now open to visitors, make for a genuinely eye opening half day trip from the city. The Mekong Delta is worth a day for its floating markets and boat rides through the canals. If you want a beach to finish the trip, Phu Quoc Island in the far south has some of Vietnam's best coastline, along with Vinpearl Safari and a cable car ride that happens to be one of the longest in the world.

Sample Vietnam itineraries

3 to 4 nights. One region only, usually Hanoi with a Halong Bay cruise built in, or a short Phu Quoc beach break if you just want to relax. This is roughly what our Hanoi Short Break or A Short Break in Phu Quoc packages cover.

5 to 6 nights. Two regions, most commonly Hanoi and Halong Bay in the north paired with Danang and Hoi An in the centre, which is what our Vietnam Getaway package is built around.

7 nights or longer. This is where you can genuinely cover the country north to south, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Danang or Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, with the option to add Phu Quoc at the end for a few beach days. Our Wonders of Vietnam package does the fullest version of this, including Sapa in the north.

Things to do

• An overnight cruise through Halong Bay, still the single most memorable thing most travellers do in Vietnam
• A cooking class in Hoi An or Hanoi, a good way to properly understand the food rather than just eating it
• The Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills cable car near Danang, worth the trip even if you find the giant hands a bit much
• A lantern lit evening walk through Hoi An's old town, best on the 14th day of the lunar calendar when the whole town switches off electric lighting
• Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City, genuinely worth the half day even if history is not usually your thing
• A boat trip through the Mekong Delta, floating markets and village visits included
• Trekking through the rice terraces around Sapa, best done with a local guide from one of the hill tribe villages
• A street food crawl in Hanoi's Old Quarter, plastic stools and all, this is where the best meals of the trip usually happen

Food and what to eat

Vietnamese food is reason enough on its own to visit, and it is worth going in hungry rather than sticking to hotel breakfasts. Pho, the noodle soup, is the obvious starting point, but do not stop there, banh mi, bun cha, and goi cuon spring rolls are all worth seeking out from a proper street stall rather than a tourist restaurant. Cao lau, a thick noodle dish, is specific to Hoi An and worth trying while you are there since it is hard to find done properly elsewhere. Vegetarian travellers will find it easier than expected, especially in Buddhist temple areas where meat free food is common, and most hotels can arrange vegetarian or Jain meals with a little advance notice.

Best time to visit Vietnam

Vietnam is long enough that the weather genuinely differs by region, so the best time depends on where you are going. The south, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, is best from November to April, outside the wet season. The north, around Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, is best from October to April, when the weather stays dry and comfortable. Central Vietnam, including Hoi An, Danang and Hue, is best visited from February through August. If your itinerary spans more than one region, March and April are usually the safest overall months, since they fall within the good season for both the north and the centre.

Good to know before you go

Visa. Indian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, there is no visa free entry except for the Phu Quoc Island exception, which allows a 30 day visa free stay for travellers arriving directly on the island rather than through the mainland. For everywhere else, the e-visa starts from around ₹2,999, allows a single entry stay of up to 30 days, and is usually processed in 4 to 5 working days, which we handle as part of your booking.

Currency. The Vietnamese Dong, VND. ATMs and card payments are widely available in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, though it is worth carrying some cash for smaller towns and street food stalls.

Language. Vietnamese is the official language. English is spoken in hotels and tourist areas but less so once you are off the main tourist trail, so a translation app is genuinely useful here.

Getting around. Domestic flights are the fastest way to move between the north, centre and south given the distances involved. Within a city, taxis and ride hailing apps are reliable and inexpensive, and buses are the most budget friendly way to cover longer overland stretches if you have the time.

Plugs and power. Vietnam uses type A, C and F plugs at 220 volts, so Indian travellers will need an adapter, and a surge protected universal adapter is worth packing if you are bringing a hairdryer or other high wattage device.

FAQs

What is the best time of year to visit Vietnam? It depends on your route. November to April works well for the south, October to April for the north, and February to August for central Vietnam. March and April are the safest months if your trip covers more than one region.

Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam? Yes, apart from the Phu Quoc Island exception, which allows 30 days visa free for travellers arriving directly there. Everywhere else, you will need an e-visa, which we help arrange as part of your booking.

How many days do I need in Vietnam? 5 to 6 nights covers two regions comfortably, for example Hanoi and Halong Bay paired with Danang and Hoi An. If you want to see the whole country north to south, 8 to 9 nights gives you a more relaxed pace, our Wonders of Vietnam package is built for that.

Is Vietnam good for families? Yes, particularly Phu Quoc for a beach focused stay with kids, or Danang, which has a good mix of beaches and easy day trips.

Is there a direct flight from India to Vietnam? Yes, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata all have direct flights into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Other cities typically connect through one of these three, or through Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

What is the food like for Indian travellers? Vegetarian food is more available than most people expect, especially near temples, and most hotels can arrange vegetarian or Jain meals with advance notice. Pho, banh mi and spring rolls are the dishes worth trying first.

Is Vietnam affordable? Yes, it remains one of the better value countries in Southeast Asia, alongside Thailand, particularly once you are past flights and into daily costs like food, transport and hotels.

Can I combine Vietnam with another destination on the same trip? Most of our Vietnam itineraries are built as standalone trips given how much there already is to see, but if you would rather combine destinations, our Bali and Thailand packages are worth comparing for a shorter, single region alternative.

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