Vietnam
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Vietnam

Hanoi alleys, Hoi An lanterns and Halong Bay

Culture·Adventure·Food & wine
The brief

Vietnam — Hanoi alleys, Hoi An lanterns and the long coast.

A two-week country at minimum. Hanoi for the old quarter, Halong Bay by junk for a single night, Hoi An (Four Seasons The Nam Hai) for the lantern town, the central coast (Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Amanoi) for the beach close.

One of Asia's most rewarding cultural journeys, and still under-priced for what it delivers.

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When to go

A year in Vietnam

Oct – Apr
North dry

Peak Hanoi and Halong Bay, cool clear days.

Feb – Aug
Central dry

Hoi An and Hue at their best, hot in summer.

Dec – Apr
South dry

Saigon and the Mekong Delta — peak season.

All year
Year-round

Three climate zones — itineraries by season.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Vietnam

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Vietnam

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Hanoi
No. 01Asia

Hanoi

Old Quarter charm, French colonial elegance, street food and a cultural northern start.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi · Capella Hanoi · Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay
No. 02Asia

Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

Limestone islands, overnight cruising, calm water and cinematic scenery.

Heritage Line · Stellar of the Seas · Capella Cruise

Hoi An
No. 03Asia

Hoi An

Lantern-lit streets, beaches, tailors and a soft heritage-town rhythm.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai · Anantara Hoi An · Hotel Royal Hoi An

Da Nang
No. 04Asia

Da Nang

Beachfront resorts, wellness, family stays and easy access to Hoi An.

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort · Hyatt Regency Danang · TIA Wellness Resort

Nha Trang & Cam Ranh
No. 05Asia

Nha Trang & Cam Ranh

Clear water, secluded bays, spa retreats and polished coastal escapes.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay · Amanoi · Alma Resort Cam Ranh

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