Best Vietnam Tours 2025 – Private & Custom Packages Across Vietnam

Flying from USA to Hanoi, or Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam will depend on the city you’re traveling from.

If you’re flying out from west coast, Seattle, it would take you approximately 18 hours of flight to land in Hanoi. If you’re flying out from an east coast, New York, the approximate flying time to Hanoi would be 21 hours.

Visa requirements for Vietnam depend on your nationality. Travelers from the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and most European countries must apply for a visa before arriving in Vietnam.

• For full details, please check our updated guide on Vietnam visa requirements

Your passport should have at least two blank pages, and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Vietnam.

If visiting Vietnam during spring, summer, or early autumn months, we suggest loose and comfortable clothing. If traveling during the winter months, specially in Hanoi and north, carrying a jacket is recommended. You’ll also need a walking shoes.

Vietnam is a vast country and is often divided into 3 main region; The North and Hanoi – The Center & Danang – The South & Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Must see places include Hanoi, Halong Bay – Danang & Hoi An – Saigon & Mekong delta.

Our local travel designer can recommend the destinations that are best suited to your interests while crafting your customized trip.

Vietnam offers a wide range of accommodation options for travelers. The country’s boutique and heritage hotels are very comfortable, and are known for their exceptional service.

For our tours in Vietnam, your accommodation has been hand-picked to best suit the locations you’ll visit. Our Classic tours feature comfortable, locally rated 4 to 5 star hotels.

For longer distances such as Hanoi to Saigon, fight is the best way (~2.5 hours). There are basically frequent flights, within the cities in Vietnam.

Modern coaches with air conditioning are used on our sightseeing, as well as short excursions to the countryside and longer transfers where necessary. We use air-conditioned vehicles suitable for the size of the tour.

Junk boat and cruises are used on tours which have a cruising days, from river cruising on the Mekong to comfortable, well-equipped 4-5 star sailing vessels on Halong Bay.

For accessible traveler, we will book separate services to undertake these excursions since boarding and disembarking from these boats required assistance.

Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam, but this has always been appreciated, so, we suggest carrying smaller notes in case you’d like to tip. You can also tip your driver, porter, or your tour guide if you are happy with the quality of service provided. We recommend USD5/day.

Vietnamese dong (₫) or VND is the official currency and is available in denominations from 10 to 500,000 dong. You can withdraw money from the ATMs in all major cities, the withdraw fee is around 25,000 to 55,000 dong (1-2.5 USD).

International credit & debit cards can be used at ATMs and all hotels in major towns. For small purchases and paying street vendors, cash is the king.

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Public holidays: Vietnamese New Year, otherwise known as Tet, moves according to the lunar calendar, usually falling in late January or early February. Celebrations last up to ten days. Some businesses may be closed and tourist sites may be busier. And touring within this period required an early booking with surcharge of 20-30% or higher.

As a tour operator with great experience leading private tours for wheelchair accessible senior travelers across Vietnam for over 10 years, we are sourced & confident to provide readily available ramps and assistance for our Vietnam holidays & tours.

• Check out more about Wheelchair Accessible Tours in Vietnam

We offer specially designed tours & holiday packages for seniors or individuals with specific physical disabilities. Some sites require substantial walking, and not all sites are wheelchair friendly.

Our expertise includes private tours to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Thailand that are tailored to accommodate seniors and individuals with physical disabilities. We can set wheelchairs and special transportations avoid stairs as much as possible.

Vietnam’s electricity voltage is 220 Volts at 50Hz. The plug type A (two flat vertical pins), type C and type F (two round pins) fits all the power outlets / sockets across Vietnam. See the photo for reference;

The official language of Vietnam is Vietnamese, or “Kinh”. The language is spoken by almost 90% of the population. In addition, the country has more than 100 other languages and dialects, which are spoken by the many ethnic minorities.

• Learn about Vietnamese phrases and words for travelers

If you travel to Sapa, your guide will explain about the tribal language, sometimes it differs per village! The Vietnamese script is based on Latin letters, but you will see that many punctuation marks are incorporated. Because the script was previously based on Chinese, you will still come across this a lot on old temple complexes. English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas.

• Hello! – Xin Chào!
• Goodbye! – Tam biêt
• Thank you! – Xin Cám on
• How are you? – Có Khoẻ Không?
• I’m fine, thank you – Khóe, cám on a
• Yes – Vâng
• No – Không
• My name is… – Tên tôôla …
• I’m from… – Tôi dên tù …
• I cannot eat… – Tôi không thể ăn
• I do not understand – Tôi không hiểu …

Vietnamese food is known for its fresh ingredients. Dishes are packed with flavour from the fish sauce, soy sauce, fresh herbs, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and mint. The cuisine inspired by Chinese.

Keep an eye out for pho – a beef or chicken noodle soup that’s often eaten at breakfast. Bahn xeo (pancakes filled with pork, veggies and eggs) and gio cuon (spring rolls overflowing with fresh greens and minced pork or fish) are also worth a try. Delicious!

Vietnam is a very safe country to travel around. Petty crimes, theft, pick-pocketing is very rare. But just like anywhere else in the world, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and use your common sense, especially in overcrowded places and when using public transport.

Vietnam enjoys different climate, you’ll need to pack along light/thin clothing as well as some warmer options for the evenings (especially in Sapa and the North in December/January/February). We recommend bringing layers of clothing that you can remove or add to depending on a place you visit.

No vaccinations are required before traveling to Vietnam. However, for long term travelers, we do recommend a number of vaccinations such as DTP, hepatitis A and typhoid & Malaria. For up-to-date information, always consult with doctor and remember to never drink the tap water unless it’s filtered.

Definitely, we do recommend it. Halong Bay, or Ha Long as local say it, is one of the best & must see sites in Vietnam and if you book a holiday with us, we include an overnight stay on board the wooden junk cruise with swimming, kayaking and visits to caves and grottoes. The overnight cruise stay is also included breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As one of the main sites in southern Vietnam, Cu Chi tunnels are well-worth an excursion from Ho Chi Minh City and our Vietnam tours are include a guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels where you can walk the bush trails and crawl sections.

Yes, Vietnam is safe: According to the LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, Vietnam scores a D rating for LGBTQ+ traveler safety. Over 50% consider Vietnam a good place to live for gay and lesbian people and there are no legal punishments for same sex relations. Most trips for LGBTQ+ travelers to Vietnam are trouble-free.

Yes, it is advised to have a travel insurance. Although isn’t always mandatory, purchasing it remains a smart and responsible decision. It protects you from unexpected circumstances during your trip.

We strongly recommend buying your travel insurance in your home country before you begin a Vietnam vacation.

For American, British, Canadian & Australian travelers planning a holiday in Vietnam, we recommend staying 12 days to over 21 days to make the most of your journey. Since round-trip flights between those countries to Vietnam can takes around 3 days total, a longer stay ensures your time here is both rewarding and relaxing.

Here’s how to plan based on your schedule:

• • 5–7 Days: Best for returning visitors or those combining a short Vietnam visit.
  • 10–14 Days: This is the most popular itinerary for British & American tourists, offering enough time to explore highlights from North to South, relax on Vietnam’s top beaches, or dive into thrilling adventures like trekking, hiking, or motorbiking.
  • 2–3 Weeks: Ideal for travelers who want to explore Vietnam in-depth or include nearby countries like Cambodia, Thailand & Laos in a multi-country Southeast Asia tour.

Finally, consider your available time and travel demands. Then, contact us at VPT to customize your perfect Vietnam holiday package.

A travel package cost depends entirely on your budget, travel style, and personal preferences. On average, travelers spend between US $60 to $250 per person per day, not including international flights.

To help you plan better, here’s a quick breakdown of Vietnam tour prices per day based on different travel tiers:

• Budget Travelers: Spend around US $ 90/day. This range includes basic 3-star hotels and standard amenities.

• Mid-Range Travelers: Expect to pay about US $120/day, which covers 4-star accommodations and upgraded services.

• Luxury trips: Enjoy high-end, fine dining, fully bespoke experiences with 5-star hotels, with daily costs ranging from US $200+.

Moreover, if you’re looking for example trips, explore our best selling, popular Vietnam tours displayed in this page.