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Introducing Vietnam

Vietnam offers cultural experiences like no other, incredible natural landscapes, and places to relax and rejuvenate.

When is the best time to visit?
The best times to visit Vietnam are in the Spring (from February to April) or in the Autumn (from August to October). Learn more

Where to go in Vietnam?
Half a century has passed since Vietnam was the war-torn nation the world once knew, and in that time it has healed and begun to flourish. Consider visiting the astonishing scenery of Halong Bay, the chaotic and bustling city of Hanoi, and the spectacular caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

How many days do I need?
Travelers typically spend at least 2 weeks in Vietnam, although you can still put together a great trip in 7 days.

Getting Around Vietnam
Air travel is often the best option when traveling long distances within the country, though there are also nearly two thousand miles of railway that connect major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi—this is a (much) slower way to go, but with plenty of scenery and worthwhile stopping points along the way. Those venturing to the islands or Halong Bay will need to take a ferry or private boat. Learn more

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Vietnam Tours & Itineraries

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A lush green landscape in the Vietnamese countryside
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Best of Northern Vietnam - 7 Days

Experience the best of northern Vietnam on this weeklong getaway. You'll tour the historic streets of old Hanoi, travel to mountain villages home to ethnic communities, and hike around the terraced rice fields of Vietnam's highland region. The adventure culminates with an unforgettable boat ride in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hạ Long Bay.

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Best of Vietnam - 14 Days

This two-week tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi. Cycle around traditional farming villages, hike through national parks, explore grand architecture in Hoi An and Hue, and cruise around mesmerizing Halong Bay. Hitting all of Vietnam's highlights, you'll take in the very best this spectacular country has to offer.

Ha Long Bay
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Highlights of Vietnam - 9 Days

See all the classic highlights on this nine-day trip to magical Vietnam. Roam around the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, cruise on the azure waters of Ha Long Bay, and hike to villages and terraced rice paddies in the countryside. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time who want a well-rounded showcase of Vietnam's history, charm, and natural beauty.

Cruise the karst islands of Ha Long Bay
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Highlights of Vietnam - 12 Days

Vietnam is culturally and geographically diverse, which you'll see first-hand on this 12-day highlights tour that will take you throughout the country. From the towering karst formations of Ha Long Bay to the coconut groves of the Mekong Delta, and from the ancient merchant houses of Hoi An to the French colonial landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, you can't help but fall in love with this special place.

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Southern Vietnam Tour: Ho Chi Minh City & Beyond - 5 Days

This five-day excursion is the perfect chance to visit a side of Vietnam that many tourists never get to see. This is southern Vietnam, known for the gorgeous Mekong River Delta and Ho Chi Minh City, the historic metropolis once known as Saigon. You'll visit both, traveling by land and water on an adventure that includes visits to fascinating wartime tunnels and a tour of the famous floating river markets on the delta.

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Impressions of Vietnam - 14 Days

This tour takes you around the major highlights of Vietnam, but along the lesser-traveled paths. Visit the coastal regions of Northern Vietnam that still remain unknown to many visitors. Get immersed in Vietnamese history in Hue, and experience a different side of popular Hoi An by being a local for one day. And of course, visit bustling Hanoi—the capital of Vietnam—which seamlessly blends the old and new.

Make the Most of Your Time in Vietnam

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
Sunset over Tam Cốc, Northern Vietnam
How Many Days to Spend in Vietnam

When plotting your grand adventure in Vietnam, try to visit both the north and south, as this country packs a lot into a relatively small size. It's possible to see both regions...

A scenic sunset in Vietnam's charming Hoi An
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1 Week in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Make your travel plans wisely to get the most out of a week in Vietnam. Try a northern adventure that takes you to the colonial streets of Hanoi and the mountains of Sapa, or go...

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Spend two nights in Vietnam's Ninh Binh province
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Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand - 13 Days

Discover Southeast Asia on a grand culture tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Over 13 days, you'll explore several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, the jaw-dropping temples of Angkor Wat, and the palaces of Ayutthaya Historical Park (Thailand's original capital). It's not all about history, though—you'll also cycle through rice paddies, take a cooking class, and explore night markets via moped and tuk-tuk to round out this epic adventure.

Take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam
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Explore the Heart of Southeast Asia -13 Days

Discover the highlights of Vietnam and Thailand on this 13-day adventure that combines active excursions and seaside relaxation. In Vietnam, you'll dive right in with city cultural tours and scenic boat rides amid the towering karst mountains of Ninh Binh. Next, hop the border into Thailand, where you'll visit Bangkok's famous temples, take a day trip to Phang Nga Bay (and James Bond Island), and laze on the white-sand beaches of Phuket.

Order tasty street food from the locals in Hanoi
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Authentic Vietnam - 13 Days

On this epic 13-day journey, you'll discover Vietnam's unique highlights and hidden wonders, from Hanoi's Old Town to the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City. In the former, go sightseeing and indulge in delicious street food before cruising through dramatic scenery in Ha Long Bay. Then it's time to see ancient sites in Hue and Hoi An, on the central coast, followed by quality time in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam Travel Maps

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7 Days in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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2 Weeks in Vietnam - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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6 Days in Vietnam - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Vietnam
Travel specialist Camellia Nguyen
active 17 hours ago

Camellia Nguyen

I love traveling, I have been traveling to most places in Vietnam. Travel is to learn more about the life of the locals, not just a holiday and more important is about to keep the destinations...

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Travel specialist Long Dao
active 2 hours ago

Long Dao

Hi, my name is Long. I am a young and passionate travel specialist from Vietnam. I was in love with travel since I was a child and always wanted it to be a part of my life. My idea about...

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Travel specialist Dat Nguyen
active 2 hours ago

Dat Nguyen

I was born in Hai Phong city, which is a big port city with wonderful Lan Ha Bay. Later I moved to Hanoi to study and started my career in the travel industry. As a person with a great passion for...

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Travel specialist Ashley Nguyen
active 3 hours ago

Ashley Nguyen

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide...

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Trip Reviews for Vietnam

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

We had an amazing time in Vietnam, thanks to ... Camelia, Minh, Mr Binh and the drivers!
Vietnam | Apr 5 - Apr 19, 2023

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Gabrielle M.
Spain | Reviewed on May 25, 2023

We had an amazing time in Vietnam, thanks to kimkim.
The reservation services and the options offered at the beginning matched and exceeded our expectations.
Everything went smoothly, transportation, internal flights, private transfers, the bus and the boat.
The experiences such as kayak, cruise, cycling into the towns, and boats were breathtaking. The nature and the cities are vibrant and rich in culture, history and wild landscapes.
A special thanks goes to our first and favorite guide... read more

We had an amazing time in Vietnam, thanks to kimkim.
The reservation services and the options offered at the beginning matched and exceeded our expectations.
Everything went smoothly, transportation, internal flights, private transfers, the bus and the boat.
The experiences such as kayak, cruise, cycling into the towns, and boats were breathtaking. The nature and the cities are vibrant and rich in culture, history and wild landscapes.
A special thanks goes to our first and favorite guide Mr Binh, Mr Binh was outstanding and super passionate about what he does, you can see and feel his love for the country. He teached us a lot of what he knew, made us feel safe and welcome. The adventures with him are something we will always bring with us. We want to give the highest rating possible to him, he really made a big difference in our trip. The transfer guy (we don't remember the name sorry!) who was with us and Mr Binh during our trip was also very polite and gentle, we enjoyed his driving skills and company. The second guide Mr Huan was also very pleasant and prepared on Hue's history. We enjoyed his tales, stories and anecdotes. The driver together with Mr Huan was also very nice, we enjoyed the music he was playing and he was very courteous. Hue's history is full of wonders and we were glad to get a bite. So far the experience was amazing. Minh was always present for us, thanks to Minh we never felt alone and if something was happening he was on top of it. He was sending us messages to let us know flights/details or anything really. Top evaluation for him, not sure how much is the maximum but he deserves it!
The third guide, unfortunately, was not at the same level as the first two... we don't want to ruin his reputation or bad mouth him, however, we did not really enjoy the time with him for different reasons. On the other hand, the places where we went and the activities kept being amazing. So overall the experience with kim kim is a 4,9 stars out of 5!

Hotel Review
The Scarlett Boutique Hotel
Hue

suepr rooms and great servicies

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great staff, the best in vietnam
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Activity Reviews
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong Natural Reserve - Kho Muong village (trek & homestay)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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Hidden trails of Pu Luong
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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Pu Luong Natural Reserve - Hanoi
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay with Swan Cruise
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Bai Tu Long - Thien Canh Son Cave - Return to Hanoi - Flight to Hue
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Hue City Tour, Bike to Rural Villages
Hue
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Hue to Hoi An
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Hanoi and walking street food tour
Hanoi
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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho
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Can Tho - visit floating market then back Ho Chi Minh City for flight back home.
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Local specialist: Camellia Nguyen

Romatic Vietnam and Cambodia
Vietnam | Apr 29 - May 9, 2023

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Filipe S.
Dayton, OH | Reviewed on May 10, 2023

Vespa Tour was a highlight.

Tim with Renea cruises and Tony in Hoi An were amazing guides.

Over all the experince surpassed our expectations. It was a great trip.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on May 11, 2023

Dear Filipe,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients.

Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again!

Best regards,
Hien

All the local guides and drivers were excellent. They knew what they were doing and were well involved. There English was excellent too.
Vietnam | Mar 30 - Apr 11, 2023

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Joel M.
Torrance, CA | Reviewed on May 04, 2023

All the local guides and drivers were excellent. A special thanks to Long who put the itinerary together and checked in with me each day to see how the day went and to prepare me for the next day. Long was on top of everything. He's also so courteous. I would recommend Long and Kim Kim to anyone looking to travel to Vietnam. read more

All the local guides and drivers were excellent. A special thanks to Long who put the itinerary together and checked in with me each day to see how the day went and to prepare me for the next day. Long was on top of everything. He's also so courteous. I would recommend Long and Kim Kim to anyone looking to travel to Vietnam.

Hotel Reviews
Meliá Hanoi
Hanoi

This hotel was awesome. The breakfast buffet was better than any other hotel I have ever stayed at if my entire life.

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The concierge XC (I think was his name) and Sarah were great and the front desk was great too. In fact, I spoke to the manager to congratulate them on their staff.
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Era Cruises
Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi
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Exactly what I was looking for.
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Lee was terrific.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pilgrimage Village Hue
Hue
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The location was really too far from the main centre of Hoi An.
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Anantara Hoi An Resort
Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province
Authenticity & Character
Location
Good location to centre of activity.
Staff
Very friendly.
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Tirant Hotel
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Great central location
Staff
Very helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apparently, this was a 3 or 4 star hotel. It was not rated a 5 star hotel. It probably is not a 5 star, but it is well worth the cost. It had everything I needed at a lower cost.
Activity Reviews
City Tour & Water Puppet Experience
Hanoi

This was a surprise and enjoyable.

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Day Trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Trang An)
Hanoi
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Hanoi - Halong Bay 3D2N by shuttle bus
Vietnam

This is no one's fault, but we never saw the sun. It was disappointing to have cloudy days while we were on this trip.

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Lee (Li) was an amazing host. He's the best.
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Continue exploring Halong Bay
Ha Long Bay

Please see my prior review. It was meant for this.

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Lee (Li) was an amazing host.
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Halong Bay - Hanoi 3D2N - by shuttle bus
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Hue Sightseeing full day
Hue
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Hue - Danang - Hoi An sightseeing - Lantern making (B)
Hoi An

I'm not much into these activities but it was fun.

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Day Trip to Cam Thanh Village
Hoi An

Fun activity.

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Hanoi Free & Easy
Hanoi

By this time, we had seen all we needed to see of Hanoi.

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Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on May 06, 2023

Dear Joel,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again!
Best wishes!
Long