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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
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
(27)
· Luxury
Luxury retreat La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa sprawls amid lush tropical gardens, and is flanked by vivid green rice fields and village lanes—a 15-minute walk to Ancient Town and its attractions, like the Japanese Covered Bridge. Rooms blend Vietnamese and modern design with handcrafted teak...
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Hanoi
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
4.9
(15)
· Luxury
When you enter Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel, you'll likely notice the ornate marble floors, walls, and tilework throughout the building. Previous kimkim guests have raved about the hotel's ambience and artistic urban-chic design, as it's crafted with natural elements. The rooftop includes...
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Hanoi
La Siesta Classic Ma May
5.0
(8)
· Upscale
La Siesta Classic Ma May, the flagship of the La Siesta brand, is an imposing white structure with a warm Asian-inspired interior. When you step off the bustling streets of the Old Quarter and into the sophisticated hotel lobby, you may feel a tranquil ambience with beautiful tile flooring,...

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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
Map of Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure in Vietnam - 16 Days
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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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 Hien Do
active 39 mins 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 Ashley Nguyen
active 1 hour 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 Doris Bui
active 16 mins ago

Doris Bui

Travel is my greatest source of inspiration. Growing up in a challenging mountainous region, I've always dreamt of exploring the untouched beauty of nature, immersing myself in rich local cultures,...

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Travel specialist Trang Pham
active 46 mins ago

Trang Pham

I love travelling, I have travelled to most places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand and I have over 14 years of experience working in tourism. I want to assist travellers discover beautiful...

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Trip Reviews for Vietnam

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Hien was amazingly patient with me as we plan...
Vietnam | Dec 17 - Dec 25, 2025

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Cat T.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Hien was amazingly patient with me as we planned the iteniary and I made many changes, and each time she made the changes. In the end, the iteniary was perfect for our group. Read more

Hien was amazingly patient with me as we planned the iteniary and I made many changes, and each time she made the changes. In the end, the iteniary was perfect for our group.

Hotel Reviews
Wyndham Hoi An Royal Beachfront Resort & Villas
Hoi An

The hotel resort was wonderful, but our hotel room was not great. Compared to our other places, this was more like a three star hotel room. Hot water sometimes didn't work. There were no decorations, and the floors were not comfortable. But the resort and big pool, and location were all great. Breakfast was great!

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not the friendliest
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Lyra Grandeur Cruise

great hotel. Wonderful food and service (Teddy was great!) and wonderful amenities. I wish our stay was longer! We only had one problem: one morning the water didn't work. But it was only for 30 minutes.

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The Oriental Jade Hotel
Hanoi

This hotel was really great. I think I wish I had asked for a higher room, but other than that, it was perfect. Service was wonderful, beautiful hotel, amazing daily breakfast, perfect locaton.

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Activity Reviews
Evening Teh Dar Show  with Dinner
Evening Teh Dar Show with Dinner
Hoi An

Our least favorite dinner. staff was unfriendly and the food wasn't great. it was the only meal we did not enjoy. The show was just okay. Huan was great, but the dinner and show were only okay.

Hoi An Half-Day  Sightseeing
Hoi An Half-Day Sightseeing
Hoi An
Cam Thanh Cycling & Thanh Dong Organic Farm ( HUT)
Cam Thanh Cycling & Thanh Dong Organic Farm ( HUT)
Hoi An

the bike ride was really great, but the road she took us on was pretty scary through car traffic with children on bikes.

VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
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Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau - Disembarking Lyra Grandeur Cruise
Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau - Disembarking Lyra Grandeur Cruise
Vietnam
Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon - Onboarding Lyra Grandeur Cruise (D1)
Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon - Onboarding Lyra Grandeur Cruise (D1)
Vietnam
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Around the Old Quater by Walking - Afternoon food tour
Around the Old Quater by Walking - Afternoon food tour
Hanoi
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VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 30, 2025

Dear Cat,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients.

Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again!

With my best regards,
Hien

Doris ROCKS!!! Best travel planner ever :)
Vietnam | Oct 22 - Nov 22, 2025

Jennifer
Jennifer L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
We just got back from a trip to SE Asia that Doris planned for us, and honestly, everything was amazing. If you’re looking for a travel planner, I can’t recommend her enough! She was so easy to work with and was always available whenever we had a question. What I loved most was how she actually listened to what we wanted. She put together a trip that was the perfect mix of fun and educational, without it ever feeling like a 'cookie-cutter' tour. We absolutely loved the energy in Chiang... Read more

We just got back from a trip to SE Asia that Doris planned for us, and honestly, everything was amazing. If you’re looking for a travel planner, I can’t recommend her enough!

She was so easy to work with and was always available whenever we had a question. What I loved most was how she actually listened to what we wanted. She put together a trip that was the perfect mix of fun and educational, without it ever feeling like a 'cookie-cutter' tour.

We absolutely loved the energy in Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang, but the real highlight for us was Ninh Binh. We had an incredible day hiking through the countryside and meeting the White Thai people—it was such a cool, interesting experience. Plus, getting to do the elephant experience was a dream come true.

She made the whole process stress-free and handled all the details so we could just enjoy the trip. If you want someone who is thoughtful, responsive, and creates a truly personal itinerary, definitely reach out to her!"

Hotel Review
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Phnom Penh

We loved our stay at the Raffles in Phnom Penh. The whole place is so elegant and full of history—the valets in traditional dress were such a wonderful touch. The Elephant Bar was a highlight, and the pool area was stunning. I especially loved that every lounge chair had its own fan and a local flower. It was a lovely, thoughtful, and classic experience.

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Activity Reviews
Sai Gon Sightseeing - XO Saigon by Night - Experience Vietnam on Two Wheels (Group tour)
Sai Gon Sightseeing - XO Saigon by Night - Experience Vietnam on Two Wheels (Group tour)
Ho Chi Minh City

This was super fun! The gals that drove us around couldn't be nicer and concerned with our safety. They were competent drivers who made the outing fun. We loved that they took us to visit Uncle T to experience a real local's apartment. The foods we ate were great too!

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Hanoi - Mai Chau, Explore Valley of White Thai People
Hanoi - Mai Chau, Explore Valley of White Thai People
Vietnam

We loved hiking through the villages and seeing the authentic, native way of the friendly White Thai people.

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Local specialist: Doris Bui

The best travel specialist I've ever worked with
Vietnam | Nov 24 - Dec 4, 2025

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Amy T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hien was the best travel specialist I've ever worked with, and I travel a lot. To start, out of many local operators I reached out to at different companies, Hien was the only one who truly listened to what I and my family wanted out of our Vietnam trip -- we didn't want a standard itinterary that everyone goes to, and she got that from the very beginning (which is why we ended up working with her!). I only had to give limited feedback up front from her first itinerary to where our itinerary... Read more

Hien was the best travel specialist I've ever worked with, and I travel a lot. To start, out of many local operators I reached out to at different companies, Hien was the only one who truly listened to what I and my family wanted out of our Vietnam trip -- we didn't want a standard itinterary that everyone goes to, and she got that from the very beginning (which is why we ended up working with her!). I only had to give limited feedback up front from her first itinerary to where our itinerary ended up, and she answered all my questions along the way as well with incredible speed, honesty, and clear understanding of what we were hoping to get from the experience/trip.
Once we had our custom itinerary all set, she was communicative and clear about when we'd hear from her again closer to our trip, and she even reached out to double-check our visas for us to ensure we wouldn't have any problems entering Vietnam and getting our trip started.
Then, once we were actually on the trip, it was extremely easy to communicate with Hien whenever needed -- she reached out regularly to ensure everything was going smoothly, let us know who would be picking us up and when each day, and when things (only once!) were a little confusing or off track, it was simple and clear on how to connect with her through WhatsApp and she got things resolved quickly (for reference, it was just that we couldn't find our driver at one of our airport connections, and she immediately called the company and got the driver to meet us in the place she'd told us he'd be initially). Additionally, it was my mother's birthday during the trip, and she was amazingly great at providing a lovely surprise for my mother - just more proof of how fantastic Hien was at her job and also the level of service she provided across every single element of the trip.
If/when I take another trip to Vietnam or Southeast Asia, I will most certainly hope to work with Hien again, as our trip and service were seamless and exactly what we were hoping for from all our activities, lodgings, and opportunities along the way. Thank you so much, Hien!!

Hotel Review
Lak Tented Camp

We absolutely loved Lak Tented Camp. It's important to know that this is a campground (the tents are on raised platforms though) in the middle of a very rural area, but if that's what you're looking for, you are going to love it. There are real bathrooms with toilets, running water, and showers attached to the tents, which are VERY clean and cleaned daily, and the tent beds were very comfortable and included A/C inside, fans, and mosquito netting over the beds. Locked storage was also available within the tent for security. The camp restaurant had absolutely delicious food and was flexible to our daily time-of-day meal needs based on activities, and overall, everything ran very smoothly and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Good activities hosted by camp tour guides as well -- especially the bike ride and the waterfall excursion (although if it's a hot day, bring LOTS of water). It's not a 5-star hotel by any means, but if you are looking for something off the beaten path that is authentic, supports the local ethnic minorities, and is in a gorgeous location, this is the place for you.

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It's a tented camp, so while the platform tents and bathrooms are honestly pristine for being in the middle of nowhere, you should still know that you're not in a 5-star location because it is in the middle of nowhere and in a camp. So it's fabulous for what it is but it's not a hotel (which is exactly what we wanted!)
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 30, 2025

Dear Amy,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review . We are very thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam with your family.

Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling!

Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience.

We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again!

With my best regards,
Hien

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