Vietnam tours with flights from Romania
Tour with flight, accommodation, transfer, meals and activities included.
From Hanoi and Ha Long Bay to Hoi An and the Mekong Delta: Vietnam from north to south, in a single tour.
Vietnam has more than 3,000 kilometres of coastline, and a tour runs from one end to the other: Hanoi's Old Quarter, the karsts of Ha Long Bay, the imperial citadel in Hue, the lanterns of Hoi An and the canals of the Mekong Delta.
Along the way you discover terraced rice fields, lively markets and fresh cooking, with fragrant herbs at every meal.
What you will see on the tour
Ha Long Bay
Jungle-topped limestone islands and pillars rise from the water across this UNESCO-listed bay. A cruise among them, sometimes with a night on board, passes caves such as Sung Sot and sheltered coves where you can go kayaking.
Hoi An old town
A former trading port with merchants' houses, Chinese temples and the covered Japanese Bridge, Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening the streets glow with silk lanterns, and local tailors can make clothes to measure in a day or two.
The Mekong Delta
Before reaching the sea, the river splits into several branches among orchards, rice paddies and stilt villages. By boat you glide along narrow canals and past floating markets, where fruit is sold straight from the boats.
Hanoi: the Old Quarter and the Temple of Literature
The streets of the old guilds, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature, home to Vietnam's first university in the 11th century. In the evening, a water puppet show reveals one of the north's oldest traditions.
Everything you need to know before you go
When to go
The climate varies from north to south. For a tour of the whole country, February to April is the most balanced period: pleasant in the north, dry season in the centre and south. October and November bring heavy rain to the centre.
What you see along the way
The classic route starts in Hanoi and heads to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh, with the rice fields and grottoes of Tam Coc, continues to Hue and Hoi An in the centre via the Hai Van Pass, and ends in Ho Chi Minh City with the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Good to know
The long distances between north and south are usually covered by domestic flights. Cross the road slowly and steadily through the scooters, without sudden stops. At temples and pagodas, shoulders and knees must be covered.
Local food
Try phở and bún chả in Hanoi, bún bò Huế in Hue, cao lầu in Hoi An and bánh mì everywhere. Coffee is a local passion: cà phê sữa đá, with condensed milk and ice, or Hanoi's egg coffee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Vietnam tour include?
- The tour includes the return flight from Romania, accommodation along the route, transfers, and the meals and activities set out in the programme, plus TravelTheme assistance. You will find the exact itinerary, meals and visits in each tour's offer before you book.
- How many days does it last and what is the route?
- The length varies from one tour to another and is shown in the offer, together with the day-by-day programme. Typically the route crosses the country from north to south or the other way round, taking in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.
- When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
- February to April is the best time for a full tour. The north has cool winters and hot summers, the centre is rainy in October and November, and the south is warm all year, with a dry season from December to April.
- What documents do I need for Vietnam?
- Romanian citizens need a visa, obtained online (e-Visa) before departure, and a passport valid for at least six months. Check the current requirements before you travel.
- What currency is used in Vietnam?
- The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). US dollars and euros are easy to exchange, cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, and you need cash for markets, street food and taxis.