{"id":3910,"date":"2020-08-12T08:31:53","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T08:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/start\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T07:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:13:42","slug":"start","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Vietnam independently"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.vpvh-band{padding:56px 24px}\n.vpvh-inner{max-width:1080px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}\n.vpvh-band h2{margin-bottom:12px}\n.vpvh-crema{background:#faf8f2}\n.vpvh-kicker{font-weight:600;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c12525;margin:0 0 8px}\n.vpvh-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:22px}\n@media(max-width:900px){.vpvh-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vpvh-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n.vpvh-cardlink{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border-radius:10px}\n.vpvh-foto{position:relative;height:170px;border-radius:10px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(35,54,25,.08),0 1px 2px rgba(35,54,25,.05);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}\n.vpvh-card:hover .vpvh-foto{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(35,54,25,.1),0 2px 4px rgba(35,54,25,.06)}\nh4.vpvh-nombre{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;margin:0;padding:26px 14px 10px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(23,32,18,.85));color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2}\n.vpvh-txt{margin-top:10px}\n.vpvh-txt p{font-size:.95rem;margin:0}\n.vpvh-txt p+p{margin-top:8px}\n.vpvh-band h3.vpvh-zona{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c12525;margin:30px 0 2px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e3dfd0}\n.vpvh-band p.vpvh-zona-intro{color:#4a473b;margin:6px 0 0}\n.vpvh-btn{display:inline-block;background:#c12525;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none}\n.vpvh-btn2{display:inline-block;border:1.5px solid #233619;color:#233619;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s,color .2s}\n.vpvh-btn2:hover{background:#233619;color:#fff}\n.vpvh-center{text-align:center;margin-top:26px}\n.vpvh-grupo{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(23,32,18,.4),rgba(23,32,18,.55)),url(https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/halong-bay-en-grupo-1.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center 38%;text-align:center;padding:72px 24px}\n.vpvh-grupo h2{color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}\n.vpvh-grupo p{color:#eceadf;text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45);max-width:560px;margin:8px auto 18px}\n.vpvh-diego{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center}\n@media(max-width:700px){.vpvh-diego{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n.vpvh-diego img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;border-radius:10px}\n.vpvh-diego a.vpvh-mas{color:#c12525;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}\n\/* GP mete padding 40\/30px en cada inner-container de grupo: fuera dentro de nuestras bandas *\/\n.vpvh-band > .wp-block-group__inner-container{padding:0;max-width:none}\n.vpvh-inner > .wp-block-group__inner-container{padding:0}\n@media(max-width:600px){.vpvh-band{padding:40px 16px}}\n.vpvh-verde{background:#233619}\n.vpvh-verde p{color:#eceadf}\n.vpvh-intro{padding-bottom:0}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vpvh-band vpvh-intro\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vpvh-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking about <strong>traveling to Vietnam<\/strong> and not sure where to start? Relax \u2014 we&#8217;ve all been there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this <strong>specialized blog<\/strong> we&#8217;ve poured out everything we&#8217;ve learned since 2019 traveling the country \u2014 where we spend a good part of the year \u2014 so you can organize your <strong>independent trip<\/strong> without drowning in a thousand open tabs: guides to every destination, tried-and-tested itineraries and all the practical information you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vpvh-band\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vpvh-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this post<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a822b0c01cd0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #233619;color:#233619\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #233619;color:#233619\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a822b0c01cd0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#what_to_see_in_vietnam_destination_guides\" >What to see in Vietnam: destination guides<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#northern_vietnam\" >Northern Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#central_vietnam\" >Central Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#southern_vietnam\" >Southern Vietnam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#vietnam_travel_tips\" >Vietnam travel tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#how_to_get_around_vietnam\" >How to get around Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#plan_your_trip_to_vietnam\" >Plan your trip to Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/#hi_im_diego\" >Hi, I&#8217;m Diego<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_see_in_vietnam_destination_guides\"><\/span>What to see in Vietnam: destination guides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning a trip to Vietnam, some of the first questions that come to mind are: <strong>What can I see? How do I organize it all so I know what to prioritize?<\/strong> What&#8217;s most worth it for the time I have? Do I try to see everything, or stick to one region?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that sounds like you, here you&#8217;ll find <strong>some of the best places<\/strong> to visit during your stay \u2014 the ones you won&#8217;t want to miss for anything. The good news: <strong>most of them are concentrated in the north and center of the country<\/strong>, so you can see many of them even if you&#8217;re short on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vpvh-zona\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"northern_vietnam\"><\/span>Northern Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vpvh-zona-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Mountains, rice terraces and the capital: <strong>northern Vietnam<\/strong> holds the country&#8217;s most spectacular landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-grid\"><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hanoi\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/hanoi.jpg')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Hanoi<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>The country&#8217;s capital and <strong>one of the most vibrant and special cities in all of Southeast Asia.<\/strong> Hanoi is an avalanche of sensations for anyone arriving in Vietnam for the first time, and a place charged with emotion for those ending their trip here.<\/p><p>If you want to discover everything this city has to offer \u2014 from <strong>Hoan Kiem lake<\/strong> to the <strong>Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum<\/strong>, by way of landmarks like <strong>the Temple of Literature<\/strong> and <strong>Train Street<\/strong> \u2014 here&#8217;s the guide to help you get lost in and savor every corner of this fascinating city.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/halong-bay\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/halong-bay-hanoi-1024x771.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Ha Long Bay<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Images of <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/halong-bay\/\">Halong Bay<\/a> have traveled the world on the strength of their beauty. This spectacular corner of northern Vietnam has filled travel magazine covers and countless blog posts, becoming <strong>one of Vietnam&#8217;s true icons.<\/strong><\/p><p>Planning your visit to Halong Bay can get complicated. To spare you the stress, we&#8217;ve prepared a <strong>guide to everything the bay holds and the best ways to visit it<\/strong> \u2014 from Cat Ba Island to the lesser-known Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long bays.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/sapa\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/terrazas-de-arroz-en-sapa-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\"> Sa Pa<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>If one place&#8217;s fame has crossed every border, it&#8217;s Sa Pa. This small town in the north has drawn travelers from around the world to the feet of <strong>its valleys and terraces.<\/strong><\/p><p>The secret? A perfect combination of <strong>ethnic minority<\/strong> villages like Cat Cat, terraced rice fields laced with <strong>trekking trails<\/strong>, and the imposing presence of <strong>Indochina&#8217;s highest peak, Fansipan<\/strong>, crowning an area packed with rewards for the traveler.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mua-cave-vietnan-que-ver-1024x576.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Ninh Binh<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Ever since <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/\">Ninh Binh<\/a> appeared on Vietnam&#8217;s tourist map, more and more people are amazed that such a natural treasure went unnoticed for so long.<\/p><p>Boating through Trang An<strong>, a World Heritage Site<\/strong> celebrated for its beauty, wandering the rice fields of Tam Coc, climbing Mua Cave for the sunset, or exploring the nooks of <strong>Bich Dong pagoda<\/strong> are just a few of its charms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ha-giang\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ha-giang-edited.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Ha Giang<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>A multi-day motorbike route, the border with China, and <strong>one of the most stunning natural parks on the planet.<\/strong><\/p><p>That combination has a name: the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ha-giang\/\">Ha Giang loop<\/a>.<\/strong> One of the most spectacular experiences any trip can offer \u2014 the kind that marks <strong>a before and an after.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/mai-chau\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mai-chau-9.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Mai Chau<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>A peaceful <strong>valley ringed by mountains<\/strong>, made for a few days deep in nature.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/mai-chau\/\">Mai Chau<\/a> is the <strong>ideal place to rest and wander<\/strong> among rice paddies on foot or by bicycle.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re after a few days of peace, quiet and rural life, this is probably one of the best places to find them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/cat-ba\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/viet-hai-village-cat-ba.jpg')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Cat Ba<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Want to explore <strong>the largest island in the Halong Bay archipelago?<\/strong><\/p><p>Cat Ba is the perfect place to unplug for a couple of days and immerse yourself in nature \u2014 or simply <strong>discover Lan Ha Bay, Halong&#8217;s uncrowded little sister.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vpvh-zona\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"central_vietnam\"><\/span>Central Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vpvh-zona-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Beaches, an imperial city and caves: <strong>central Vietnam<\/strong> packs history and coastline into just a few kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-grid\"><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hoi-an\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/barrio-antiguo-hoi-an-vietnam-edited.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Hoi An<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Not every Vietnamese city is chaos. If you haven&#8217;t met <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hoi-an\/\">Hoi An<\/a> yet, write this name down in your travel journal \u2014 it&#8217;s one of the essentials on your route.<\/p><p><strong>The city of lanterns<\/strong> and boats was once a trading port, and today it preserves an enviable old town, with famous spots like the Japanese Bridge and dreamy surroundings like the Cham Islands.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hue\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hue-tumba-imperial-1024x771.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Hue<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Vietnam&#8217;s <strong>old imperial capital<\/strong> was for centuries the most important city in the country.<\/p><p>Today the remains of that empire can be seen in places like the Citadel and the tombs of its emperors.<\/p><p>A city steeped in history and <strong>exquisite Vietnamese food<\/strong> you won&#8217;t find anywhere else \u2014 an obligatory stop on your itinerary.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/danang\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dragon-bridge-en-da-nang-vietnam-1024x771.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Da Nang<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Right in central Vietnam, <strong>Da Nang is the country&#8217;s third-largest city.<\/strong><\/p><p>It&#8217;s packed with sights and attractions like <strong>the Golden Bridge held up by giant hands<\/strong> and the <strong>Hai Van mountain pass.<\/strong><\/p><p>Add <strong>its proximity to Hoi An and Hue, plus an international airport,<\/strong> and Da Nang becomes a place you&#8217;ll almost certainly pass through.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/phong-nha\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elephant-cave-phong-nha.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Phong Nha<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>If what you&#8217;re after on your trip through Vietnam is <strong>a shot of adventure and adrenaline for body and mind<\/strong>, Phong Nha is probably the place you need.<\/p><p>Known for holding <strong>the largest cave in the world<\/strong>, Phong Nha hides some of the country&#8217;s best treks and activities inside its national park, at every level of difficulty. Dare to challenge yourself?<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vpvh-zona\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"southern_vietnam\"><\/span>Southern Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vpvh-zona-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Tropics, rivers and islands: <strong>southern Vietnam<\/strong> runs from the energy of Ho Chi Minh City to the calm of Phu Quoc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-grid\"><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ho-chi-minh-city\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/que-hacer-ho-chi-minh-city-1024x771.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>The old city of <strong>Saigon<\/strong> is one of those names you&#8217;ve heard echoing ever since the Vietnam War.<\/p><p>Today, <strong>renamed Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong> in honor of the revolutionary leader who led the country to independence, it&#8217;s the most <strong>modern and cosmopolitan<\/strong> city of them all.<\/p><p><strong>Perfect for starting your trip<\/strong>, it holds enough for a couple of days, from the Cu Chi tunnels to <strong>Ben Thanh<\/strong> market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/dalat\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dalat-vietnam-edited.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Da Lat<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>The city of flowers and love is waiting for you.<\/p><p>Da Lat is <strong>the most European city<\/strong> you&#8217;ll come across on your route.<\/p><p>Nestled in the <strong>Central Highlands<\/strong> and surrounded by <strong>pine forests, lakes and the greenhouses<\/strong> that grow much of Vietnam&#8217;s food, Da Lat is <strong>a break from the stifling heat<\/strong> \u2014 and from the country&#8217;s most crowded destinations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/mekong-delta\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/delta-del-mekong-edited-1.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">The Mekong Delta<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p><strong>Waterways<\/strong> everywhere, <strong>floating markets<\/strong> and <strong>communities that literally live on the water<\/strong> make up the Mekong Delta.<\/p><p><strong>One of Asia&#8217;s great rivers<\/strong> crosses half the region before reaching its mouth here, transformed into a place of enormous significance for travelers and locals alike.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/phu-quoc\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/QUE-VER-EN-PHU-QUOC-3.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Phu Quoc<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>If beautiful <strong>beaches and time by the sea<\/strong> are your thing, Phu Quoc deserves a stop on your itinerary.<\/p><p><strong>Vietnam&#8217;s largest island<\/strong> is waiting for you, with a few days of sea and relaxation \u2014 the perfect way to end your trip through the country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vpvh-band vpvh-crema\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vpvh-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vietnam_travel_tips\"><\/span>Vietnam travel tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you&#8217;ll find <strong>practical information to prepare your trip to Vietnam<\/strong> in advance and avoid unnecessary surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organize your trip properly and make the most of your time with our practical guides \u2014 from whether you need a visa or vaccinations to where to exchange money and how to stay connected, we&#8217;ve got your questions covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-grid\"><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/vietnam-visa\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/visado-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Visa<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>How to handle the Vietnam visa is one of the first things on every traveler&#8217;s mind.<\/p><p>To find out whether <strong>your country qualifies for visa-free entry<\/strong> \u2014 45 days for the UK, Japan and most of Europe \u2014 or whether you need the <strong>90-day e-visa<\/strong> (US, Canada, Australia, China, India), here&#8217;s all the up-to-date information to <strong>travel to Vietnam with peace of mind.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/vaccinations-for-vietnam\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/vacunas-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Vaccinations<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Do you need vaccinations to travel to Vietnam?<\/p><p>Stop worrying about the answer: <strong>here you&#8217;ll find out whether any vaccinations are mandatory<\/strong>, plus the recommended ones and where to get them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/where-to-exchange-money-in-vietnam\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/dinero-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Currency and money<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>The part that worries us all the most: the money.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t fret too much, though \u2014 <strong>Vietnam is one of the cheapest destinations in all of Asia.<\/strong><\/p><p>Here you&#8217;ll find everything about <strong>the country&#8217;s currency, ATMs and banks, plus some extra tips<\/strong> to stretch your budget.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/vietnam-esim\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/donde-dormir-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Internet in Vietnam<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Want to stay online during your trip? Addicted to unlimited data?<\/p><p>In this guide we cover <strong>the main local SIM cards and eSIM providers<\/strong> to keep you connected throughout your journey across Vietnam.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hoi-an-playas.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">When to visit Vietnam<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Will it rain on me? When is the best time to visit? The questions we all ask before buying the plane tickets.<\/p><p><strong>Vietnam&#8217;s weather varies wildly by region and by month<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/\">here&#8217;s our complete guide<\/a> to the best areas and moments for every part of the country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vpvh-band\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vpvh-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_around_vietnam\"><\/span>How to get around Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vietnam is long and narrow, so moving well from one city to the next \u2014 by train, bus, domestic flight or motorbike \u2014 is half the victory. We have a transport guide for every route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-grid\"><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/sapa\/how-to-get-from-hanoi-to-sapa\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/COMO-LLEGAR-DE-HANOI-A-SAPA.jpg')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Hanoi to Sapa<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ninh-binh\/how-to-get-from-hanoi-to-ninh-binh\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cuando-ir-a-ninh-binh-1.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Hanoi to Ninh Binh<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/ha-giang\/how-to-get-from-hanoi-to-ha-giang\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/de-hanoi-a-ha-giang.jpg')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Hanoi to Ha Giang<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/how-to-get-from-da-nang-to-hoi-an\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/de-danang-a-hoi-an.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Da Nang to Hoi An<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hue\/how-to-get-to-hue\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hue-llegar-como.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">How to get to Hue<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/phong-nha\/how-to-get-to-phong-nha\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/como-llegar-phong-nha.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">How to get to Phong Nha<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-center\"><a class=\"vpvh-btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/how-to-get-around-vietnam\/\">See all transport routes \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vpvh-band vpvh-crema\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vpvh-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"plan_your_trip_to_vietnam\"><\/span>Plan your trip to Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to travel Vietnam but <strong>don&#8217;t want to overthink the route<\/strong>? Want to know how to organize your time to see the main sights \u2014 and a few less-known ones \u2014 the best way possible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>travel itineraries<\/strong> are designed <strong>to help you get the most out of your vacation in Vietnam<\/strong> without missing a thing. Depending on how much time you have, you can adapt and personalize them to your liking. Don&#8217;t miss them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vpvh-grid\"><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/vietnam-itinerary-15-days\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ruta-15dias-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">Vietnam in 15 days<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>If, like many, you only have 15 days for Vietnam, <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/vietnam-itinerary-15-days\/\">in this article we lay out two 15-day itineraries<\/a> to plan your trip the best way.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re a classic traveler or more of a backpacker, you&#8217;ll find the 15-day route you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vpvh-card\"><a class=\"vpvh-cardlink\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-vietnam\/\"><div class=\"vpvh-foto\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/que-ver-en-vietnam.webp')\"><h4 class=\"vpvh-nombre\">20 best things to do in Vietnam<\/h4><\/div><\/a><div class=\"vpvh-txt\"><p>Prefer to start with the essentials? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-vietnam\/\">the best things to do in Vietnam<\/a>, gathered in a single article so you can build your route.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vpvh-band\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vpvh-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"vpvh-diego\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/diego-771x1024.webp\" alt=\"Diego, author of Viajar por Vietnam\"><div><p class=\"vpvh-kicker\">Who writes this blog<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hi_im_diego\"><\/span>Hi, I&#8217;m Diego<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>I&#8217;ve been traveling Vietnam since 2019, and these days I spend much of the year living in Ho Chi Minh City. The 80+ guides on this blog were written with mud on my boots: the Ha Giang loop by motorbike, the night trains, the hotels worth booking and the ones that aren&#8217;t. And alongside me is <strong>Ngan<\/strong>, Vietnamese and from Hanoi: hers is the local eye \u2014 and every one of the blog&#8217;s best places to eat.<\/p><p style=\"margin-top:10px\"><a class=\"vpvh-mas\" href=\"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/about-us\/\">Get to know us \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about traveling to Vietnam and not sure where to start? Relax \u2014 we&#8217;ve all been there. 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