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Overview | Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats.
There are some divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world. | When To Go | There are no good or bad seasons to visit Vietnam. When one region is wet, cold or steamy hot, there is always somewhere else that is sunny and pleasant. Basically, the south has two seasons: the wet May to November, wettest from June to August and the dry December to April. The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. The highland areas are significantly cooler than the lowlands, and temperatures can get down to freezing in winter. The north has two seasons: cool, damp winters November to April and hot summers May to October. There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the north and central areas.Travellers should take the Tet Festival late January or early February into account when planning a trip. Travel including international travel becomes very difficult, hotels are full and many services close down for at least a week and possibly a lot longer. | Visas | People of all nationalities require a visa to enter the country, and while Vietnamese bureaucracy is legendary, completing the visa application is pretty painless. You'll need at least one passport-sized photo to accompany the visa application.Tourist visas are valid for a single 30-day stay and enable you to enter and exit the country via any international border make sure to specify this when arranging your visa | Weather | With a multitude of altitudes and latitudes there's always somewhere that is pleasantly sunny and warm if you're prepared to find it. Temperatures are usually hot and humid, around the low 30°Cs high 80°Fs, but if you head north and along the coast they cool down to comfortable temperatures towards January. The weather is determined by two monsoons; the winter monsoon comes from the northeast between October and March bringing wet chilly winters to all areas north of Nha Trang, but dry and warm temperatures to the south. From April or May to October, the southwestern monsoon brings warm, humid weather and buckets of rain to the whole country except for those areas sheltered by mountains. | Getting There | Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport is Vietnam's busiest international air hub, followed by Hanoi's Noi Bai Airpot. A few international flights also serve Danang. Bangkok has emerged as the principle embarkation point for Vietnam but it's still possible to get direct flights from a number of major Asian cities and a few Australian cities |
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 |  | Discover Vietnam | From the charming old city of Hanoi you travel to Halong Bay for a cruise amongst towering limestone cliffs and spectacular islands, before boarding the Reunification Express for a fascinating rail journey to Hué. Here you take a boat on the Perfume River to the elaborate Nguyen tombs. The old port of Hoi An has a great atmosphere and provides a mix of interesting architecture, busy markets and tasty food. There’s also ample opportunity to relax on the beach. |
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|  | | | | Good Morning Vietnam! Family Holiday | Your Vietnam adventure starts in the charming old city of Hanoi exploring its characteristic markets and backstreets. Then you’ll travel to secluded Halong Bay for a boat trip amongst towering limestone cliffs and spectacular islands; a true fairytale setting. Boarding the famous Vietnam Reunification Express train, you’ll head south, glimpsing scenes of rural life from the train window before arriving in Hué, the cultural capital. Here you’ll travel by boat along the Perfume River to visit the tombs of the ancient Nguyen dynasty. |
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| | | | | Hanoi to Saigon | A ramble through the colonial streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter transports you back to the late 19th century. Here, a fascinating blend of French and Asian styled buildings look down upon the vibrant and colourful street life. To the east lie the tranquil waters and beautiful pinnacles of Halong Bay, which you’ll explore on a relaxing overnight cruise. In Hue you’ll wander through the Citadel and enjoy an evening cruise on the Perfume River. A visit to the dramatic tombs of the Nguyen emperors is a must. |
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