Vietnam travel guide

Planning a Vietnam trip with only 5 days? At Indochina Voyages, we’ve helped thousands of travelers make every day count. A well-designed 5-day Vietnam itinerary can give you a rich taste of the country’s history, culture, and stunning landscapes, the key is to focus on one region instead of rushing across the whole country. Best Places...

You’ve got one shot at Vietnam’s south and you’re staring at a blank calendar. Most first-time visitors need 3 to 4 days in Ho Chi Minh City to cover the city highlights plus at least one iconic day trip. But the honest answer depends on what you want to see. This guide breaks it down...

Hoi An is a lovely little town on the central coast of Vietnam – a former trading port that left behind a rich legacy of historic buildings, colonial architecture, and a charming waterfront. Today, the Ancient Town of Hoi An is a living museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It balances art, history, culture,...

Step into the beating heart of Vietnam’s capital, where the Hanoi 36 streets pulse with energy from dawn to midnight. This maze of narrow lanes offers an intoxicating blend of sizzling street food, centuries-old trades, and vibrant local life that defines authentic Vietnamese culture. Whether you’re hunting for the best pho Hanoi has to offer,...

Hoi An in July is hot but not unbearably so. With temperatures peaking around 31°C, 12+ hours of sunshine daily, and only short afternoon showers, July is actually one of Hoi An’s most rewarding months to visit. Crowds are lighter than the Christmas-February peak, the Cham Islands are fully open for snorkeling, and the Ancient...

Yes, Saigon in July is absolutely worth visiting, even in the rainy season. Showers are mostly short afternoon bursts, temperatures stay warm, hotel prices drop 20-30%, and the city feels refreshingly local. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it, straight from our team based in Vietnam. What is the Weather...

Yes! September is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. The city transitions from summer to early autumn: temperatures ease to a comfortable 24-31°C, the air fills with the scent of milk flowers, and two of Vietnam’s biggest celebrations – National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, bring the streets alive. Crowds are thinner than...

You have one Southeast Asia trip. Two cities made the shortlist. Hanoi or Bangkok, which one do you choose? Bangkok is the reflex answer. It has the infrastructure, the name recognition, the Instagram grid. But here’s what most experienced Asia travelers will tell you quietly: Hanoi is the one that stays with you. The one...