Boats on the turquoise water of Ha Long Bay among limestone islands

Vietnam, told slowly.

Mist over Ha Long Bay, lantern-lit evenings in Hoi An and a food culture you will talk about for years.

  • Best timeMar–May
  • Travel easeeVisa
  • ExploreWith a private driver
  • This monthWarm and sunny
Why go

Why Vietnam?

Vietnam is long and generous, and it rewards a route that does not try to see everything. A night on the bay, a few days in an old trading town, a morning on a bicycle through rice fields. Raw, local and deeply special, in the words of a traveller who went with us.

Cruise through Ha Long Bay's limestone pillars, sip egg coffee in Hanoi's Old Quarter, and taste phở that makes you question every bowl you've had before.

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Vietnam
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The shape of it

What this journey could be.

When should you go?

  1. JanJanuary: Mild
  2. FebFebruary: Mild
  3. MarMarch: Mild (recommended)
  4. AprApril: Warm and sunny (recommended)
  5. MayMay: Hot (recommended)
  6. JunJune: Rainy season
  7. JulJuly: Rainy season
  8. AugAugust: Rainy season
  9. SepSeptember: Rainy season
  10. OctOctober: Warm and sunny
  11. NovNovember: Mild
  12. DecDecember: Mild
  • Warm and sunny
  • Hot
  • Mild
  • Rainy season
  • Best months
  • Mar–May

Vietnam's climate varies by region. Central Vietnam is best Feb–May. North is ideal Oct–April.

How easy is the journey?

eVisa An electronic visa, applied for online before you travel.

Tourist eVisa available; apply through the official electronic visa system before travel. Entry rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your passport before you book.

What kind of journey could this be?

  • Offbeat TrailsQuieter roads and places most itineraries skip.
  • Luxury RetreatsExceptional stays, unhurried days, every detail held.
  • Romantic GetawaysDesigned for two, with room for the unplanned.
  • Family JourneysPaced for every age, with comfort built in.
  • Cultural ImmersionsFood, craft and history, met through local hands.
  • Wellness & Slow LivingFewer moves, longer mornings, time to breathe.

What would you love to experience?

  • Culture & Heritage
  • Beach
  • Nature
  • Food
  • Adventure

Who might love it?

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Friends
  • First-Time International

How would you like to explore?

Best explored with private drivers, rail and local guides, so you watch the window instead of the map.

How much time should you allow?

As long as your leave allows. Tell us how many days you have, and we draw the route to fit them, never the other way round.

Sample routes

Vietnam, day by day.

How a first Vietnam journey often takes shape. Illustrative only: yours is drawn around your dates, your pace and the way you travel.

  1. Day 01

    Arrive in Hanoi

    • Old Quarter walking tour
    • Egg coffee at Giang Café
    • Water puppet show
  2. Day 02

    Ha Long Bay Cruise

    • Drive to Ha Long
    • Board luxury junk boat
    • Kayaking through caves
  3. Day 03

    Ha Long & Return

    • Sunrise tai chi on deck
    • Floating village visit
    • Return to Hanoi
  4. Day 04

    Fly to Hoi An

    • Morning flight to Da Nang
    • Transfer to Hoi An
    • Lantern-lit Old Town walk
  5. Day 05

    Hoi An Immersion

    • Cooking class at local home
    • Tailor shop fitting
    • Farewell dinner by the river
  6. Day 06

    Departure

    • An Bang Beach morning
    • Transfer to Da Nang airport
Sample journey ideas

Your Vietnam, drawn for you.

Change the month, the time you have or what you love, and the ideas below change with you.

What would you love to experience?

At its best: Mar–May.

Illustrative ideas. Your itinerary is drafted after we talk, then checked fact by fact before it reaches you.

Indian traveller reviews

From travellers who went.

A Yumora traveller’s own words. One journey, not the final word on a country.

“We discovered places no one talks about.”

Vietnam felt completely different from what we expected. We visited places that were raw, local and deeply special. It felt like real travel.

Rahul VermaFriends · Vietnam · 6 days
Good to know

Vietnam, your questions answered.

When is the best time to visit Vietnam from India?

The best months for Vietnam are Mar–May. We plan around the season you choose and tell you honestly what other months are like.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

eVisa. An electronic visa, applied for online before you travel. Tourist eVisa available; apply through the official electronic visa system before travel. Entry rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your passport before you book.

How do you get around Vietnam?

Best explored with private drivers, rail and local guides, so you watch the window instead of the map.

Who is a Vietnam holiday best for?

Vietnam suits couples, families, friends and first-time international, and works beautifully as offbeat trails, luxury retreats and romantic getaways.

What does a Vietnam itinerary look like?

A first Vietnam journey often runs 5 nights and 6 days: Arrive in Hanoi; Ha Long Bay Cruise; Ha Long & Return; Fly to Hoi An; Hoi An Immersion; Departure. It is only a starting point: every route is drawn around your dates, your pace and the people travelling.

What is the weather like in Vietnam through the year?

Vietnam's climate varies by region. Central Vietnam is best Feb–May. North is ideal Oct–April.

Can Yumora plan a tailor-made Vietnam trip from India?

Yes. Every Vietnam journey is drawn from scratch around your dates, your pace and the way you eat. Flights, stays, transfers, experiences and visa guidance are arranged by one planner, from the first message to the last evening.

Included in every journey

What we take care of.

  • Flights

  • Stays

  • Experiences

  • Transfers

  • Visa guidance

  • One dedicated planner

  • On-trip support

  • Transparent pricing

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