There are so many amazing places to visit in Vietnam there is Hanoi Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, and so many more amazing places. Each of these Vietnam destinations have their own unique appeal that makes your whole trip to Vietnam AMAZING because every travel destination is different.
I recently travelled Vietnam for 2 weeks visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Phong Nha, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island, and Hanoi and had the most amazing Vietnam trip. I want to share with all of you how to have the BEST trip to Vietnam.
This post is all about the ultimate Vietnam travel guide that will go over everything you need to know before you travel to Vietnam.
Vietnam Travel Guide
How to Get to Vietnam
There are a few different transportation methods you can choose from to travel to Vietnam. You can fly, take a bus, or even travel by train.
If you fly I recommend checking out Google Flights. Depending on where you are travelling from this may be the only options. With Google Flights you can turn on flight tracking to try and find the best deals.
The other travel option to get to Vietnam is to travel by bus or train. This is a great option if you are travelling in a neighbouring country such as Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia. If you are interested in this transport options you can book these trains or busses on 12GoAsia which is the website I booked all my transport around Southeast Asia on.
How to Travel Around Vietnam
Traveling within cities I used Grab pretty often. Grab is the equivalent to Uber in Southeast Asia and you can find rides for super cheap. It is a great option if you are like myself and do not feel comfortable renting a motorbike and driving yourself in Vietnam.
Travelling in between cities in Vietnam I recommend booking busses or trains on 12GoAsia. 12GoAsia is the app I used throughout my travels in Southeast Asia to book busses, trains, and even ferry for SUPER cheap.
Vietnam Itinerary (2-weeks)
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (3 days)
- Hoi An, Vietnam (3 days)
- Phong Nha, Vietnam (2 days)
- Ninh Binh, Vietnam (2 days)
- Cat Ba Island, Vietnam (2 days)
- Hanoi, Vietnam (3 days)
Watch these video to get ideas of the best things to do when visiting these cities in Vietnam.
@never_ending_travel Day 1 in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam🇻🇳 Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta! #hochiminh #hochiminhcity #hochiminhvietnam #vietnam #vietnamtravel #vietnamtraveldestinations #travelvlog
♬ Baby, Let’s Go – Osvaldo Martins Belluci
Read my blog post “The Ultimate Guide to Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam” for more details about travelling to Ho Chi Minh City.
@never_ending_travel 5 BEST THINGS TO DO IN HOI AN🏮🧵 #hoian #hoiantrip #hoianvietnam
♬ We Should Stick Together – elijah woods
Read my blog post “Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Hoi An Vietnam” for more details about travelling to Hoi An.
@never_ending_travel Phong Nha travel vlog | Paradise Cave and Dark Cave tour⛰️ #phongnha #phongnhavietnam #paradisecave #darkcave #phongnhatours
♬ original sound – Never Ending Travel Bucketlist
@never_ending_travel Tour Day in Ninh Binh Vietnam💜🌳#ninhbinh #tourninhbinh #muacavesviewpoint #tranganninhbinh #vietnam #vietnamtravel #vietnamtour
♬ Vibes – ZHRMusic
Vietnam Travel Tips
- Check Visa Requirements
- Download these apps before visiting Vietnam
- Be prepared for your Vietnam busses to not be the most smooth ride
- Do not drink the tap water
- Be ready to learn the art of crossing a street in Vietnam (do not change your walking speed consistency is key)
That brings us to the end of the ultimate Vietnam travel guide. I hope this blog post answered any questions you may have had about travelling Vietnam including how to get to Vietnam, how to travelling around Vietnam, the best Vietnam itinerary, and Vietnam tips. I hope you have amazing trip to Vietnam and safe travel!