Vietnam holidaysfrom Kenya

Vietnam rewards the traveller who slows down. Hanoi’s old quarter is best walked at seven in the morning, before the heat, when the pavement kitchens are at their busiest. Ha Long Bay is worth an overnight rather than a day trip. Da Nang is the easy middle, a beach city that kept its own character. Ho Chi Minh City is the opposite of all of it, and the reason you fly home tired.

Visa access is straightforward for most passports, which is why Vietnam has become one of the easier long-haul holidays to organise from Nairobi.

Where you’ll go

Hanoi. Old-world streets, hidden temples, and the country’s best case for slowing down.

Ha Long. Limestone islands, a boat, and coastal villages behind the postcard.

Da Nang. Laid-back, modern, and a short drive from Hoi An’s lantern-lit lanes.

Ho Chi Minh City. Ambition at street level, with the war history museums that give the rest of the trip its context.

Our Vietnam itineraries

Three routes, all draft and all tailorable: six days for the cities, eight days adding Ha Long and the coast, nine days for the version with room to breathe.

Practical notes

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• Vietnam is a north-to-south country. The internal flights matter more than the road transfers, and we book them first.
• The best weather depends on which end you are in. Tell us your dates and we will tell you which way round to travel.
• Vietnamese entry requirements differ by passport and change; we confirm yours before ticketing.