TourVietnam North to South
- 5★ hotels in three cities
- Flights from London plus 2 domestic flights
- Airport and road transfers
From£1,699per person · 2 sharing
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Vietnam · Holidays from the UK
Vietnam holidays from the UK
Hanoi’s Old Quarter and a night among the limestone islands of Halong Bay, Hoi An’s lantern streets, Ho Chi Minh City and the beaches of Phu Quoc. A UK consultant arranges your flights, hotels and transfers as one ATOL protected holiday.
Packages from £1,149 per person, with return flights, hotel and transfers
Direct to Hanoi
Vietnam Airlines flies direct from London Heathrow, approx. 12 hrs.
North to south
Combine Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, with domestic flights included.
Muslim-friendly options
Mosques and halal restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and halal meals on request on flights.
ATOL protected
Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416.
Vietnam holiday packages
Vietnam holiday packages
Flights, hotel and transfers in one price. Every package can be changed: more nights, a different hotel or another UK airport.
3 packages · guide prices per person
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Twin-centreHo Chi Minh City & Phu Quoc
- 5★ city hotel and beach resort
- Flights from London plus a domestic flight
- Airport transfers
From£1,449per person · 2 sharing
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Twin-centreHanoi & Halong Bay
- 5★ hotel and a cruise boat
- Flights from London, direct or one stop
- Airport and road transfers
From£1,149per person · 2 sharing
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Overview
Vietnam holiday guide for UK travellers
Vietnam holidays from the UK usually start in Hanoi, approx. 12 hours direct from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines. Most first trips fly into Hanoi, add a night on Halong Bay, and move south by domestic flight to Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. For a beach week, Phu Quoc is approx. 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh City by air, and its dry season runs from November to April.
Hanoi is the capital, with an Old Quarter of narrow shop streets and a lake in the centre. Halong Bay lies approx. 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours east by expressway. Its limestone islands are seen from a boat, and many visitors spend one night on board. Further south, Hoi An is a small old town of yellow merchant houses and lanterns by a river, about 45 minutes to 1 hour by road from Da Nang Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City, in the south, is the largest city. Ben Thanh Market, the Saigon River and the Chinese-Vietnamese district of Cholon are all in reach of the centre. Vietnam stretches a long way north to south, so the weather differs by region: the north has a cool, dry winter and the south is hot all year, with a rainy season from May to November.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Vietnam
Six areas, from the north to the south coast. Transfer times are approximate and depend on your hotel and traffic.
Hanoi
City breaks · Old Quarter · Food
Narrow Old Quarter streets, tree-lined avenues around Hoan Kiem Lake and street food. The Hanoi Grand Mosque and halal restaurants are close to Hang Luoc.
Nearest airport: Noi Bai Airport, approx. 45 mins to 1 hr
Packages from £1,149 pp
Halong Bay
Cruises · Scenery · Couples
Limestone islands rising from calm green water, seen from a boat. Most visitors stay one night on a cruise boat, reached by a road transfer from Hanoi.
Nearest airport: Noi Bai Airport, approx. 2 hrs 30 mins to 3 hrs
Packages from £1,149 pp
Ninh Binh
Countryside · Day trips · Photography
Rice fields and limestone hills south of Hanoi, usually seen as a day trip by car, with boat rides on the rivers between the hills.
Nearest airport: Noi Bai Airport, approx. 2 hrs
Packages from £1,149 pp
Hoi An
Old town · Lanterns · Beaches
A small old town of yellow merchant houses, a river with wooden boats and lantern-hung streets, with beaches a short ride away.
Nearest airport: Da Nang Airport, approx. 45 mins to 1 hr
Packages from £1,699 pp
Ho Chi Minh City
City breaks · Markets · Food
Ben Thanh Market, the Saigon River and Cholon’s Chinese-Vietnamese streets, with halal restaurants in District 1 near Dong Du Street.
Nearest airport: Tan Son Nhat Airport, approx. 30 mins
Packages from £1,449 pp
Phu Quoc
Beaches · Families · Winter sun
An island off the south-west coast with palm-lined beaches and clear water. It is driest from November to April, and flights from Ho Chi Minh City take approx. 1 hour.
Nearest airport: Phu Quoc Airport, approx. 20 mins
Packages from £1,449 pp
Things to see
Places to see in Vietnam
A few of the sights to plan your trip around. We can suggest hotels close to the ones you most want to see.
Weather
Vietnam weather by month
Average daytime highs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The north is cooler in winter; the south stays hot all year. Hover over or tap a month for the figures.
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| Month | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| Jul | 33°C | 31°C |
| Aug | 32°C | 31°C |
| Sep | 31°C | 31°C |
| Oct | 29°C | 31°C |
| Nov | 25°C | 31°C |
| Dec | 22°C | 31°C |
| Jan | 20°C | 31°C |
| Feb | 20°C | 32°C |
| Mar | 23°C | 33°C |
| Apr | 27°C | 34°C |
| May | 32°C | 33°C |
| Jun | 33°C | 32°C |
Long-term averages from weather2travel.com. Actual weather varies year to year.
Hanoi and the north
Winters are cool and often grey, at around 20°C from December to February. May to September is hot and humid, at around 31–33°C, with most of the rain. October, November and March to April are milder.
Ho Chi Minh City and the south
Daytime highs stay at around 31–34°C all year. The dry season runs from December to April, and the wet season from about May to November, with short heavy showers.
Hoi An, Da Nang and Phu Quoc
The central coast has its heaviest rain in autumn. Phu Quoc is driest from November to April and wetter from May to October, so it suits a winter beach week.
A street in Hanoi
Muslim-friendly travel
Muslim-friendly travel in Vietnam
Vietnam is not a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is easiest to find in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, where there are mosques and halal restaurants. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are widely available. Facilities vary by hotel, so we confirm what you need before you book.
- Halal restaurantsIn Hanoi’s Old Quarter around Hang Luoc, and in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City
- MosquesThe Hanoi Grand Mosque (Al-Noor) on Hang Luoc, and mosques in Districts 1 and 5 of Ho Chi Minh City
- Ask about ingredientsHalal certification is not standardised, and pork stock or shared oil is common, so always ask
- Seafood and vegetarianWidely available in cities, on Halong Bay cruises and on Phu Quoc
- Halal meals on flightsAsk for a halal meal when you book, and we pass the request to the airline
- Hotel requestsTell us what matters, such as prayer direction or a quiet room, and we check with each hotel
Vietnam holiday FAQs
Questions about Vietnam holidays
Quick answers for UK travellers. For anything else, our UK team is happy to help.
020 7871 4545How long is the flight to Vietnam from the UK?
Vietnam Airlines flies direct from London Heathrow to Hanoi in approx. 12 hours, and to Ho Chi Minh City in approx. 12 hours 40 minutes to 13 hours. From other UK airports you usually fly with one stop. Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 6 hours ahead in summer.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
UK passport holders have been able to enter visa-free for a set number of days, which was 45 days at the time of writing, and an e-visa covers longer stays. Rules and passport requirements change, so check the current entry rules before you travel.
Is Vietnam a good destination for Muslim travellers?
Vietnam is not a Muslim-majority country, but Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have mosques and halal restaurants, and seafood and vegetarian food are widely available. Halal certification is not standardised, so ask about ingredients such as pork stock. We confirm hotel facilities before you book.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
It depends on the region. Hanoi and Halong Bay are mildest in October, November, March and April. Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc are driest from November to April, and the south stays hot at around 31–34°C all year. The central coast has its heaviest rain in autumn.
How do I get around Vietnam?
Domestic flights link Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc, with flights of approx. 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Our touring holiday includes them. Road transfers cover Halong Bay and Hoi An.
Are Vietnam holiday packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416, and you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate when you pay.
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