Vietnam Holiday Packages

Travellers are drawn to Vietnam for the sheer range packed into one trip — the limestone islands of Halong Bay, the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An, the war history and museums of Ho Chi Minh City, and the street food culture that runs through every city, from pho stalls to banh mi carts. It also tends to be noticeably easier on the wallet than Singapore or Thailand for a similar number of days, which makes it appealing for travellers who want a fuller itinerary without stretching the budget.

Weather varies quite a bit between the north and south, since the country stretches out over a long north-south coastline. Broadly, October to April is considered the more pleasant stretch for most of the country, though Hanoi and the north can get noticeably cool and overcast in December and January, while Ho Chi Minh City in the south stays warm through the year. The central coast, including Hoi An and Da Nang, is best avoided roughly between September and November when storm activity tends to pick up, so it's worth checking the specific region on your itinerary rather than treating Vietnam as having one single season.

From India, there are a handful of direct flight connections on routes like Delhi-Hanoi, though many travellers still connect through hubs like Bangkok, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur, with total travel time usually landing somewhere between six and nine hours depending on the route and layover. Indian citizens can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online before travel, which is a fairly straightforward process that doesn't require an embassy visit, but it should be applied for at least a few days in advance since it isn't issued instantly.

A typical Vietnam package covering five to six nights — often splitting time between Hanoi or Halong Bay in the north and Ho Chi Minh City or Hoi An further south — usually includes flights, hotels, daily breakfast, and a few guided tours such as a Halong Bay cruise or a city walking tour. Per-person costs for this kind of itinerary commonly fall somewhere in the ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 range for mid-range packages, and day-to-day costs on the ground — meals, local transport, entry tickets — tend to be noticeably cheaper than in Singapore, which is part of why Vietnam often works out as better value for a longer trip.

A few practical things help on a first visit. The local currency, the Vietnamese dong, involves large numbers that take a day or two to get used to, so it's worth converting a rough figure in your head rather than panicking at a six-digit bill. Crossing the road in busy cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City can feel intimidating with the constant scooter traffic, but the trick locals use is to walk at a slow, steady pace and let the traffic flow around you rather than stopping and starting. Grab (the ride-hailing app) works well for getting around affordably and avoiding any haggling over taxi fares, and it's worth picking up a local SIM or eSIM on arrival since data is cheap and useful for maps and translation apps throughout the trip.