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Vietnam travel guide

Ha Long Bay · 5h from Kolkata — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Vietnam

Mar – Apr and Sep – Nov. The country is 1,650 km long, so north and south rarely agree.

Visa, money and practicalities

Visa: e-Visa, 90 days — ~₹2,300, 3–5 working days
Currency: 1 INR ≈ 295 VND — ₹1,000 ≈ 295,000 VND
SIM: ~₹500 for 30 days — Cheapest data in Southeast Asia
Power plug: Type A / C — Two flat or two round pins

What nobody tells you about Vietnam

Vietnam is longer than India is wide. Any "Vietnam in 5 days" covering Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City needs two domestic flights — and cheap quotes hide them. Ours are printed on the card. If a quote looks ₹15,000 cheaper, that is usually where it went.

Who should skip Vietnam

Skip Vietnam if you want one resort and no packing. This is a moving trip — three cities, three hotels, two flights in a week.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Vietnam?

Mar – Apr and Sep – Nov. The country is 1,650 km long, so north and south rarely agree.

What will I spend per day in Vietnam beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly backpacker ₹1,000, comfortable ₹2,400, boutique ₹6,500 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Vietnam?

Who should not go to Vietnam?

Skip Vietnam if you want one resort and no packing. This is a moving trip — three cities, three hotels, two flights in a week.

Plan a Vietnam trip

Tell us your dates and budget. One trip designer replies within two hours with two or three routes and the full cost — including what is not in the package.

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