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Introducing Vietnam

Vietnam offers cultural experiences like no other, incredible natural landscapes, and places to relax and rejuvenate.

When is the best time to visit?
The best times to visit Vietnam are in the Spring (from February to April) or in the Autumn (from August to October). Learn more

Where to go in Vietnam?
Half a century has passed since Vietnam was the war-torn nation the world once knew, and in that time it has healed and begun to flourish. Consider visiting the astonishing scenery of Halong Bay, the chaotic and bustling city of Hanoi, and the spectacular caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

How many days do I need?
Travelers typically spend at least 2 weeks in Vietnam, although you can still put together a great trip in 7 days.

Getting Around Vietnam
Air travel is often the best option when traveling long distances within the country, though there are also nearly two thousand miles of railway that connect major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi—this is a (much) slower way to go, but with plenty of scenery and worthwhile stopping points along the way. Those venturing to the islands or Halong Bay will need to take a ferry or private boat. Learn more

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Vietnam Tours & Itineraries

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A lush green landscape in the Vietnamese countryside
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Best of Northern Vietnam - 7 Days

Experience the best of northern Vietnam on this weeklong getaway. You'll tour the historic streets of old Hanoi, travel to mountain villages home to ethnic communities, and hike around the terraced rice fields of Vietnam's highland region. The adventure culminates with an unforgettable boat ride in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hạ Long Bay.

Vietnam holiday
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Best of Vietnam - 14 Days

This two-week tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi. Cycle around traditional farming villages, hike through national parks, explore grand architecture in Hoi An and Hue, and cruise around mesmerizing Halong Bay. Hitting all of Vietnam's highlights, you'll take in the very best this spectacular country has to offer.

Ha Long Bay
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Highlights of Vietnam - 9 Days

See all the classic highlights on this nine-day trip to magical Vietnam. Roam around the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, cruise on the azure waters of Ha Long Bay, and hike to villages and terraced rice paddies in the countryside. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time who want a well-rounded showcase of Vietnam's history, charm, and natural beauty.

Cruise the karst islands of Ha Long Bay
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Highlights of Vietnam - 12 Days

Vietnam is culturally and geographically diverse, which you'll see first-hand on this 12-day highlights tour that will take you throughout the country. From the towering karst formations of Ha Long Bay to the coconut groves of the Mekong Delta, and from the ancient merchant houses of Hoi An to the French colonial landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, you can't help but fall in love with this special place.

Cruise along the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay in Northern Vietnam
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Highlights of Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi - 14 Days

This two-week itinerary includes the highlights of Vietnam from south to north. Beginning in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll tour the historic metropolis once known as Saigon, plus take a river trip up the Mekong Delta—and that's just the beginning. The rest of the trip combines sightseeing in Hanoi and the river town of Hội An, plus cruising the jade waters and towering green islands of Hạ Long Bay.

Vietnam
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Southern Vietnam Tour: Ho Chi Minh City & Beyond - 5 Days

This five-day excursion is the perfect chance to visit a side of Vietnam that many tourists never get to see. This is southern Vietnam, known for the gorgeous Mekong River Delta and Ho Chi Minh City, the historic metropolis once known as Saigon. You'll visit both, traveling by land and water on an adventure that includes visits to fascinating wartime tunnels and a tour of the famous floating river markets on the delta.

Make the Most of Your Time in Vietnam

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Sunset over Tam Cốc, Northern Vietnam
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam

When plotting your grand adventure in Vietnam, try to visit both the north and south, as this country packs a lot into a relatively small size. It's possible to see both regions...

Cross the Japanese footbridge in the UNESCO-listed city of Hoi An, Vietnam
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1 Week in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Make your travel plans wisely to get the most out of a week in Vietnam. Try a northern adventure that takes you to the colonial streets of Hanoi and the mountains of Sapa, or go...

Vietnam Travel Advice

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Vietnam Hotel Advice

Unique places to stay, curated by kimkim specialists
Hoi An
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
4.9
(24)
· Luxury
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa offers a polished, luxurious setting just a 16-minute walk from the Hoi An Ancient Town heritage site and a little less than 4 miles (6 km) from An Bang Beach. Surrounded by green rice fields and winding village lanes, you'll experience the tranquility of Hoi...
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Hanoi
Tirant Hotel
5.0
(7)
· Comfort
Tirant Hotel, located on Gia Ngu Street—historically known as Fish Village—takes its name from the French general officer Tirant, a nod to Hanoi's colonial past. Operating since 2011, the hotel sits proudly in Hanoi's Old Quarter, a cultural landmark teeming with history. Its prime location...
Ninh Binh
Hidden Charm Ninh Binh
4.8
(16)
· Comfort
Ninh Binh Hidden Charm is nestled in the picturesque Tam Coc - Bich Dong center, which offers a perfect base to explore the "Ha Long Bay on land." With 98 rooms featuring warm colors and views of rice fields and beautiful limestone mountains, you'll be immersed in the serene landscape while close...

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Take a snorkeling tour to the pristine beaches and islands near Nha Trang
Map of Explore Vietnam's Best Natural Wonders & Cultural Sites - 16 Days
Explore Vietnam's Best Natural Wonders & Cultural Sites - 16 Days

Set off on a 16-day journey through Vietnam, where exotic landscapes await at every turn. Each destination showcases the country's diverse ecosystems, from the emerald rice paddies of Mai Chau to the towering limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay. Highlights include kayaking along the Da River, relaxing on sandy beaches in Da Nang and Nha Trang, and exploring the Mekong Delta on a scenic boat ride. You'll also have quality time to visit key cultural sites in the cities of Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy free time to check out lesser-visited sites in Hue, the former capital of Vietnam
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Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure in Vietnam - 16 Days

Explore the road less traveled on this 16-day tour of Vietnam, offering a glimpse into the country's rich culture and distinct beauty. Instead of the typical tourist hotspots, this itinerary includes day trips to hidden villages, bike rides through pristine landscapes, and self-guided tours of colorful temples. Highlights include a three-day cruise of Ha Long Bay and the lesser-known Bay Tu Long Bay, cave visits in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, and quality time with friendly locals in the Mekong Delta.

Take guided hikes through the lush countryside near Mai Chau
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Active Vietnam Adventure - 16 Days

Get ready to cycle and trek your way across Vietnam on this 16-day active itinerary. This trip perfectly blends sightseeing and culture with outdoor adventure, starting in the capital: Hanoi. From there, you'll venture to rural Mai Chau, enjoy boat rides in Ninh Binh, and cruise overnight in Ha Long Bay. Next, discover the historic Imperial Citadel in Hue, explore ancient temples at My Son Sanctuary, and see charming Hoi An. End the adventure in Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.

Vietnam Travel Maps

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Map 7 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
7 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Map 10 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Map 2 Weeks in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Vietnam
Travel specialist Ashley Nguyen
active 6 hours ago

Ashley Nguyen

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide...

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Travel specialist Hien Do
active 1 hour ago

Hien Do

I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I traveled a lot around My country is full of beautiful places and friendly people. And this inspired me to start my travel company. It...

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Travel specialist Huyen Nghiem
active 15 hours ago

Huyen Nghiem

Traveling and connecting with local people is one of my favorite hobbies. I love exploring new places, discovering historical sites, meeting the locals, experiencing different cultures, and trying...

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Travel specialist Long Dao
active 13 hours ago

Long Dao

Hi, my name is Long. I am a young and passionate travel specialist from Vietnam. I was in love with travel since I was a child and always wanted it to be a part of my life. My idea about...

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Trip Reviews for Vietnam

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Nice Hotels and Good Breakfast
Vietnam | Jan 7 - Jan 18, 2025

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Mandy L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
Let me start with the food provided by hotels Matilda and Laluna Hoi An: awesome breakfast especially Laluna! We enjoyed it very much. The food on the cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay were amazing too. I feel the 2nd day of cruise at Bai Tu Long Bay should have more content. There was 2 hours of downtime on the smaller boat where there was no activity. The Lantern boat ride on Hoai River was disappointing. It was really a 30 minutes activity but we had to meet up with the tour guide way... Read more

Let me start with the food provided by hotels Matilda and Laluna Hoi An: awesome breakfast especially Laluna! We enjoyed it very much. The food on the cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay were amazing too.

I feel the 2nd day of cruise at Bai Tu Long Bay should have more content. There was 2 hours of downtime on the smaller boat where there was no activity.

The Lantern boat ride on Hoai River was disappointing. It was really a 30 minutes activity but we had to meet up with the tour guide way too early. We then put paper lantern with a candle onto the river—it pollutes the environment. I would not recommend this activity.

For Mekong Delta, we only went to 2 islands. There was really not much to see in either island so I don’t recommend this activity either.

Overall, a great trip and thanks to Tina for her planning and prompt responses.

Hotel Reviews
Hanoi Matilda Hotel
Hanoi

Good breakfast and great location. There must be karaoke bar close by so it is loud at night until 10:30pm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the middle of old quarter-close to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not super and we don’t like the glass wall and door so you can see the people in the bathroom
Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Hoi An

Great location and awesome breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The extra bed is not comfortable though
M Village Hotel Ton That Dam
Ho Chi Minh

Centrally located with free washer and dryer

Authenticity & Character
Newer hotel
Location
Close to everything in District 1
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The extra bed is uncomfortable. We had to ask for an extra padding. We don’t like the see-through bathroom glass—you can see everything when someone is showering.
Signature Cruise
Hanoi

Great food provided by the cruise. The extra bed is not very comfortable. The activity on the 2nd day is a bit boring—could plan something for exciting like speed boating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very helpful and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom has a smell that lingers
Activity Reviews
Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!
Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!
Vietnam

Guide was flexible and asked what types of food we would like to try.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 1
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 1
Bai Tu Long Bay

Awesome food! The extra bed is not very comfortable

Quality of Experience
Food
Food were abundant and tasty!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 2
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 2
Bai Tu Long Bay

The trip on the smaller boat is lacking content. There were 2 hours of downtime after lunch and all of the senior family members were very bored and fell asleep on the chair. Wish there were more exciting activities such as speed boating

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Hoi An

The whole thing should be only 30 min but the guide asked us to meet up too early. I don’t recommend this activity because putting a paper lantern with a candle in the water is pollution the environment.

Quality of Experience
Only needs 30 min and boat ride is not worth it
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 3
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 3
Bai Tu Long Bay

Again, amazing food

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cu Chi Tunnel visit
Cu Chi Tunnel visit
Ho Chi Minh City

Very educational

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was very knowledgeable
Transport
Driver seems to brake quite much but I understand it might be necessary
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Saigon!
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Saigon!
Ho Chi Minh City

Chef was very knowledgeable. The food we cooked tasted very good

Quality of Experience
Food
All 3 dishes were very tasty
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bana Hill Tour
Bana Hill Tour
Hoi An

Too foggy to see much.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring the Mekong Delta!
Exploring the Mekong Delta!
Ho Chi Minh City

Very far away and not educational at all. 1 part was to eat fruit and listen to some people singing. 2nd island we went had nothing to see. This one is not worth our time. The whole thing took 10 hours…

Quality of Experience
Could be more educational such as focusing more on agriculture
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The tour took us 10 hours——very bad traffic
Ho Chi Minh Departure Transfer
Ho Chi Minh Departure Transfer
Vietnam

Driver was on time for 4am transfer to the airport

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 20, 2025

Hi Mandy,

Thank you so much for your feedback! It’s incredibly valuable to me as it helps identify areas for improvement. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and I’m glad to hear you had a great time.

Thanks again!

Best,
Tina

Great trip organized by kimkim
Vietnam | Jan 12 - Jan 19, 2025

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Tanja R.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
Quang was a great guide and very knowledgeable! Read more

Quang was a great guide and very knowledgeable!

Hotel Reviews
Hanoi Boutique Hotel
Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room only had a tub, no shower. Was so small, difficult to sit in, and I am 5 ft 11, weighing 185 lbs
Homestay
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was very very firm and I found it very uncomfortable I would bring a camping foamy. 1 St home stay was only cold water in the shower. Second home stay had hot showers
Dragon Legend Cruise
Hon Gai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tam Coc Boutique Garden
Ninh Binh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay with Dragon Legend Cruise
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay with Dragon Legend Cruise
Vietnam
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pu Luong Natural Reserve - Ninh Binh
Pu Luong Natural Reserve - Ninh Binh
Vietnam
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trang An Grottoes Boat Trip
Trang An Grottoes Boat Trip
Ninh Binh
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Further explore the Bay / On Dragon Legend Cruise
Further explore the Bay / On Dragon Legend Cruise
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Rural Villages nearby Hanoi city (Half Day)
Explore the Rural Villages nearby Hanoi city (Half Day)
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong Natural Reserve
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong Natural Reserve
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hidden trails of Pu Luong - Hieu Village
Hidden trails of Pu Luong - Hieu Village
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Camellia Nguyen

Hien and the local team in Vietnam were outst...
Vietnam | Dec 19 - Jan 2, 2025

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Max M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

Hien and the local team in Vietnam were outstanding : reactive, proactive, adapting to and solving last-minute requests, ensuring great experiences. Especially for a family of six. First time we use Kimkim, we will use again. And Hien and the local Vietnam team and their itinerary made us fall in love with the country. We will come back in the future !

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 21, 2025

Dear Max,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure to accompany you on your trip to my country. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling!

Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish your family a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing trips ahead. Our beautiful country and I will always be here to welcome your family back one day!

Warmest regards from Vietnam,
Hien