Vietnam · Planned by Traveland
Traveland designs personal trips to Vietnam, from the Old Quarter of Hanoi and the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, the Imperial City of Hue and the waterways of the Mekong Delta, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.
Since 1978Family-owned and operated
Signature Travel NetworkMember agency
Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices
Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours
The regions
Vietnam stretches more than a thousand miles from north to south, and the weather changes along the way. We plan the route around the season, link the regions with short domestic flights, and arrange private guides so you see more and wait less.
The capital’s Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and a street food scene best explored with a local guide.
Thousands of limestone islands rising from emerald water, best seen on an overnight cruise with kayaking and visits to sea caves.
A UNESCO-listed trading port of yellow merchant houses, tailors and lanterns, with beaches and the Marble Mountains nearby.
The former imperial capital, with its citadel, royal tombs along the Perfume River and the coastal drive over the Hai Van Pass.
The energy of Ho Chi Minh City, then floating markets, orchards and quiet canals explored by small boat in the delta.
Lantern-lit towns, limestone bays and terraced mountains.
One advisor to shape every day around you.
Experiences
Every journey begins with what matters most to you.
Street food tours in Hanoi and Saigon, cooking classes in Hoi An and the regional dishes that change from north to south.
Overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, and Mekong river cruises that continue into Cambodia.
Imperial Hue, the temples and pagodas of Hanoi, and the museums and tunnels that tell the story of the twentieth century.
Rice terraces and hill tribe villages around Sa Pa, reached by overnight train or road from Hanoi, with guided walks.
Working with Traveland
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Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.
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Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.
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Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
Timing
Vietnam can be visited all year, because the north, center and south have different seasons. Spring and autumn suit a full north to south trip, central Vietnam is driest from February to August, and the south is driest from December to April.
Pleasant weather across most of the country and a good time for a full north to south route.
Hot and humid, with dry, sunny days on the central coast around Hoi An.
Clear skies in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, with rain on the central coast later in the season.
Dry, warm days in the south and cooler, sometimes misty days in Hanoi and the mountains.
Questions
There is good weather somewhere in Vietnam all year. Spring and autumn suit a trip from Hanoi to Saigon, the central coast is driest from February to August, and the south is driest from December to April.
There are no nonstop flights from the New York area. Most routes connect through an Asian hub such as Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong, for a total of about 20 to 24 hours.
Yes. U.S. citizens need a visa, and an e-visa can be issued online before travel. We confirm the current requirements for your trip and remind you when to apply.
Twelve to fourteen days allows time for Hanoi, a night on Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Saigon with the Mekong Delta. A shorter trip can focus on the north or the center.
Yes. A night on the bay lets you see the islands at sunset and early morning, after the day boats leave, with time for kayaking and caves. We choose the ship and the route for you.
Yes. Many travelers add Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, a short flight from Hanoi or Saigon, or travel between the two countries on a Mekong river cruise.
We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).
Inquire
Tell us a little about the Vietnam journey you have in mind. An advisor will reply personally.
Choose a time for a call with an advisor.
Orange
564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-929-6000
Bridgeport
4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
203-371-1114
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
info@traveland.net
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