Plan your trip to Vietnam

Top reasons for your holiday in Vietnam

• Experience the rich culture and traditions of the weekly market of the hill tribe people, daily life in the non-industrial cities, and handy craft works.
  
• The great culture and heritage sites of Ha Long Bay, rice terraces, Buddhist temples, Hue citadel, and Hoi An old town
  
• Interact with local people along your holiday to learn more about their daily life, culture, traditions, and hospitality
  
• The diversity of food throughout the country and having a chance to join some cooking classes
  
• Beautiful beaches and unforgettable underwater diving at Lan Ha bay, Hoian beach, Nha Trang Beach, Mui Ne Beach, Con Dao Island and Phu Quoc

Travel time tips

• The best time to travel is in March, October, November, and December
• The shoulder period is in January and February
• The best time to save costs is in May, June, July, August and September
• If you are planning to go for a beach holiday there is no need to heed any travel period as the diversity of the country’s climate gives for a year-round beach leisure activity.
  

Climate in Vietnam

The north from Hanoi to Hue: Winter lasts from November to April with temperatures averaging from 16 to 26 degrees Celsius with little rainfall. Summer begins in May and lasts until October with temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius, with possible heavy rainfall and an occasional typhoon from May to the middle of September.

The South, from Danang to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon): Temperatures are fairly consistent throughout the year; 30 -35 degree Celsius. The season is determined by the rain. The dry season runs from November to April and the wet season from May to October. Typhoons are common in the coastal areas between September to November.

The Highlands (mountain range): In the hill resorts of the Mekong Delta, Buon Ma Thuot, and Sapa, the nights are cool throughout the year, with the winter months being from October to March where it can be chilly with temperatures falling to 4 degrees Celsius.

Normal Business hours
Morning: 08:00 – 11:30
Afternoon:13:00 – 16:30
Except Saturday and Sunday
Time Zone: GMT + 7 hours

Public holidays
International New Year Day: January 1 (1 day holiday)
Hung King’s birthday: Based on the lunar calendar around Mid April (1 day holiday)
Liberation Day: April 30 (4 days of holiday combined with May 1)
Labor Day: May 1
National Day: September 2 (1 day holiday)
Lunar New Year: Based on the lunar calendar normally falls at the beginning of February (4 days of holiday) - This is the traditional New years in Vietnam, most of the tourist restaurants may closed, very busy at pagodas and temples. Best to stay in Hanoi for evening activities and witness the real Hanoi