- Best time
- September – April
- Visa
- e-Visa required (90 days, ~₹1,800, processed online in 3 working days)
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND) — 1 USD ≈ 25,000 VND
- Flight time
- ~5–6 hours (direct from Delhi/Bengaluru)
- From
- ₹52,000
Vietnam is a country that rewards slow travel. From the lantern-lit streets of Hội An to the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay rising from morning mist, every region has a completely different personality. It's one of Southeast Asia's most diverse destinations packed into a slender, 1,600km-long country.
For Indian travellers, Vietnam is excellent value — quality hotels are a fraction of Western prices, the food scene is adventurous yet accessible, and the locals are famously warm. Most first-timers need at least 8 days; 12 days is ideal to do the north-to-south journey properly.
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Common questions about Vietnam
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What travellers say about Vietnam
"Vietnam exceeded every expectation. Ha Long Bay in the morning mist was otherworldly. Hoi An felt like a dream. TripAtGo's restaurant picks were consistently brilliant — this was NOT a standard tourist trail."
Nidhi R.
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