Inspiring  Vietnam tours

Our Vietnam escorted tours allows you to really experience this wonderful country. You won’t just see the sights – you’ll sample the cuisine, chat with locals and hear in-depth insight from expert guides.

We also offer the chance to combine Vietnam with its neighbours. On Essential Vietnam and Cambodia, you’ll spend a week in Vietnam, before finishing with three nights in temple-dotted Siem Reap. Images of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, meanwhile, is a comprehensive three-week tour of the region. You can also team Vietnam with Cambodia and Thailand on our Mighty Mekong tour.

Whichever itinerary you choose, you’ll enjoy our VIP door-to-door transfers in the UK (ideal before and after the long flight), and the services of a knowledgeable tour manager throughout the trip. 

Covering over 15˚ of latitude and 2,000 miles of coastline, Vietnam’s climate is diverse to say the least. In the north, around Hanoi and Halong Bay, winters are cool and dry (think temperatures in the high teens and early 20s), while summers are hot, wet and humid. Central Vietnam, including Hue, Hoi An and Nha Trang, is hot and dry from January through to August; September to December is still warm, but wetter. Down in the south, the rainy season runs between May and October - temperatures are balmy all year round.

Our pick for the best time to visit Vietnam would be October to March, as it's generally drier across the board. Temperatures in northern Vietnam can drop as low as 10 degrees in December and January, so we recommend packing some warmer clothing just in case if you’re planning a Vietnam holiday for this time. 

Flight time from London to Hanoi is approximately 11 hours 5 minutes.

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. Our Vietnam tours are accompanied by local Titan tour managers who speak the language, so they’ll be able to assist with any translation issues.

Currently, UK citizens require a visa to travel to Vietnam. Requirements can change, though – for the most up-to-date information on visas, please use the quick-check tool on our visa requirements page.

The Vietnamese dong is the currency in Vietnam. Credit cards are accepted in most of the big cities, but we’d recommend carrying some cash as well, as a back-up. 

We suggest taking a selection of lightweight cottons and linens that you can layer on - adding or removing as and when you want to. Bear in mind that even if it’s hot outside, any air-conditioning indoors can be quite chilling, so a cardigan or similar may come in handy. A jacket/warmer layers are useful for cooler evenings, and we also suggest a compact waterproof jacket for occasional showers.

When visiting temples, churches and religious sites, visitors should cover their arms and shoulders - entry may be refused to those wearing shorts. You may be required to remove your shoes when entering such sites, so it’s handy to have slip on shoes. 

For service in restaurants etc. 10% is usual. Where an expert local guide (step-on guide) takes your city tour, it’s customary to tip a nominal amount (your Vietnam tour manager will advise on this). If you request wheelchair assistance at airports, it’s customary to tip the porter.

At the beginning of our Vietnam escorted tours, your tour manager may suggest a tipping pool system, which will allow them to tip boat crew and staff in hotels (and restaurants where no service charge has been added to the bill) on the group’s behalf. This helps to avoid the necessity to have a constant supply of small change.