So you’ve listened to my podcast episode about Vietnam and now you want to explore it! Here’s everything you’ll need to put your trip together.
Flights
Easily search, compare and book flights from your city to Ho Chi Minh (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN) in Vietnam. You can even search multi-sector itineraries if you wish to include domestic flights. Results include multiple online travel agents and airlines so you can ensure you’re getting the best possible price.
Looking for domestic flights but not sure of the airport?
Click on the interactive map and change the city code in the browser address bar.
Accommodation
Here’s some selected reasonably priced popular hotels in Vietnam, click on any to search for your preferred dates and or city. You can also search and compare all hotels using my site’s accommodation comparison tool here. This tool compares all the major distributors including Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Roomer, Zenhotels and more so you can rest easy knowing you’ve booked the best possible price. Don’t believe me? Then search on Booking.com, Agoda or Hotels.com and let me know if you find better!
Transport
Travelling within Vietnam is fairly straightforward. You can easily book rail travel or public buses using the search tool below/
Vietnam Bus and Rail Travel
Vietnam Bicycle, Scooter and Motorcycle Rental
Rent a bicycle to explore Hanoi, or create your own motorcycle tour of Vietnam – either way, to see Vietnam on two wheels is to become a local.
Vietnam Private Transfers
You can pre-book private transfers including small cars or vans within Vietnam whether it be an airport transfer or direct transport between two cities. Just type in the from and to locations and compare various vehicle sizes.
Vietnam Day Tours
Sometimes getting to an attraction is just easier using a day tour. There’s plenty of cheap and easy options in Vietnam including city tours, cooking classes and even language classes. Click on the most popular tours below or search for all day tours using the search box.
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| Hanoi | Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise (1-3 Days) | fr AUD $65 → |
| Hanoi | Halong Bay Day Tour | fr AUD $53 → |
| Hanoi | Hanoi Cooking Class | fr AUD $45 → |
| Hanoi | Hanoi Foodie Tour | fr AUD $29 → |
| Hanoi | Hanoi City Tour By Scooter/Motorcycle | fr AUD $52 → |
| Hanoi | Hanoi Photography Tour | fr AUD $55 → |
| Sapa | 2D/1N Sapa Hill Tribe Trekking Tour (ex Hanoi) | fr AUD $109 → |
| Hue | Phong Nha Cave Exploration | fr AUD $48 → |
| Hoi An | Eco Cooking Class and Basket Boat Tour | fr AUD $42 → |
| Hoi An | Vietnamese Lantern Making Class | fr AUD $15 → |
| Saigon | Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour | fr AUD $18 → |
| Saigon | Golden Water Puppet Theatre | fr AUD $21 → |
Guidebooks
Call me old fashioned but I still like having guidebooks when I travel and there’s still a use for them, as you can easily plan your trip on a long flight, a train, or without worrying about finding wifi. Plus you can make your own notes for future trips.
Lonely Planet: Vietnam (2018 Edition)
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Cheers,
Jade Jackson
Travel Writer | Podcaster | Photographer