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Vietnam in One Month – travel guide (e-book)
- A complete four-week route, north to south
- Sapa, Ha Long, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon and the Mekong
- Trains, flights, seasons and where to stay
About the product
A four-week route from north to south through Vietnam: Hanoi, Sapa's rice terraces, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, the caves of Phong Nha, imperial Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and the beaches of Phu Quoc. Week-by-week and day-by-day plans, transport, seasons, where to stay and current price levels. With photos.
What you get
- A complete four-week route, north to south
- Sapa, Ha Long, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon and the Mekong
- Trains, flights, seasons and where to stay
- Budget, alternative routes, food and long-stay advice
- Approx. 28 pages with 13 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Planning a month in Vietnam
A month lets you travel the whole length of Vietnam at a comfortable pace. This route runs from north to south, using the train for the scenic central coast and flights for the longest stretches. Fly into Hanoi and home from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Week 1: Hanoi, Sapa and Ninh Binh
- Week 2: Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha and Hue
- Week 3: Hoi An and Da Nang
- Week 4: Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc
How to pace yourself
Plan three to four nights in each place, and use the night train or flights to save daytime. Keep a beach day or two in the middle and at the end.
Long-stay practicalities
- Buy a local SIM or eSIM at the airport; data is very cheap.
- Laundry services are everywhere; you can pack light.
- Make sure your visa or visa exemption covers the full length of your stay.
- Pharmacies are everywhere, and international clinics exist in the big cities; check your insurance.
- Keep copies of your passport and insurance in your email or cloud storage.
Best time for a month
February to April gives the best weather across the country. Avoid travelling during the week of Tet unless you want to experience the festival, as transport is full and many shops close.
… The excerpt continues in the book.
Contents (11 chapters)
- Before you go
- Planning a month in Vietnam
- Week 1: Hanoi, Sapa and Ninh Binh
- Week 2: Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha and Hue
- Week 3: Hoi An and Da Nang
- Week 4: Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc
- Where to stay on the route
- Alternative routes and extra ideas
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Budget and packing for a month
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
