Vietnam Travel: More Top Tips

Vietnam Travel Deals: More Top Tips

We’ve been dealing with Kiwi travellers to Vietnam for years.

And over that time we’ve picked up useful tips not just from our clients, but from our own travel experiences to Vietnam.

Browse below to learn some handy pointers and tips that will help you with your next travel journey to Vietnam.

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Which travel destinations in Vietnam are most popular?

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – history, wide boulevards, interesting Chinatown, big city bustle
Mekong Delta – travel the narrow waterways by sampan and see floating markets, and everyday life of locals
Cu Chi Tunnels – amazing remnants of a bitter war
Dalat – former French hill station. Fresh mountain air, colourful markets
Nha Trang – beaches and seafood!
Hoi An – ancient streets, colourful markets, oozing history, great tailors!
Hue – remnants of a royal past, take a cruise on the Perfume River, explore quiet streets
Hanoi – amazing Old Quarter with great street scenes, people watching and shopping! French architecture.
Halong Bay – take a day cruise out amongst the limestone islands, relaxing and scenic
Sapa – where all the colourful minorities are, spectacular mountainous region.

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What are the top travel activities/sights to see or do in Vietnam?

Vietnamese cooking classes (great fun, and one of the best Asian cuisines) – our culinary tours are very popular!
Shopping! Getting clothes tailored. Great handbags.
Cycling allows more interaction with locals, up-close scenery, rural sights etc

Has Vietnam’s popularity increased since it has opened up and the country has become more peaceful?

Undoubtedly. Its now a really safe and friendly place to visit. The people really look to the future.

Is Vietnam becoming as popular as places such as Thailand or does it still have along way to go?

It has become a really popular place with travellers who have perhaps been to Thailand already, and are looking for something more than a beach holiday. Its history, and the way the Vietnamese have hung on to their culture and traditions is a huge attraction.

Also, the infrastructure has improved vastly in recent years, meaning there are resorts, hotels and attractions to match any other major destination.

Have you seen an increase in tourists visiting Vietnam?

Absolutely, Vietnam has been one of our ‘ascending star’ destinations over the past few years, with significant growth in passenger numbers. Our main suppliers in Vietnam for both FIT and small group travel have been very impressed with these levels of growth.