Today’s article contains a detailed report on what recreational opportunities this country provides.
Popular resorts in Vietnam
Resort | How to get there | Prices | For whom |
Own airport | Families with children and teenagers |
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Own airport | **** | Nightlife lovers, partygoers, young married couples |
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Ho Chi Minh City Airport, river "missiles" | |||
Phan Thiet | Ho Chi Minh City Airport | Families with children, elderly people, kitesurfers |
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By plane from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, by ferry from Rach Gia town | **** | Families with children, people looking for a relaxing holiday, divers |
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By plane from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, by ferry from Vung Tau | **** | Divers, newlyweds |
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By bus from Hanoi | **** |
Danang
Da Nang's sandy beaches are ranked among the world's most attractive beaches by Forbes magazine. The town of Danang itself is located on a coastline indented by bays and surrounded by low picturesque mountains. Its location is also convenient because from Da Nang it is easy to reach towns such as Hue, Hoi An and My Son. The time from September to December is suitable for surfers - during these months there are stable waves.
pros
- Nearby is one of the best water parks in the country - Da Nang Water Park. China Beach is considered the best beach in Vietnam.
Minuses
- In June, the coastal waters are inhabited by red jellyfish, whose burns are painful and can cause an allergic reaction.
Nha Trang
Perhaps the most popular for Russian tourists. Announcements, advertisements, and menus in many restaurants are duplicated in Russian, and many Europeans call this city “Little Russia.” There are a huge number of bars, restaurants, clubs, beauty salons. In addition, the city has several dive centers, healing springs and a mud bath.
pros
- Nearby, on a separate island, is the Vinpearl water amusement park, which can be reached by cable car. Lots of attractions and entertainment.
Minuses
- In the northern part of the city, a river flows into the sea, which sometimes brings with it mud, giving the water an unpleasant brown tint. There are many thieves and petty swindlers in the city.
Vung Tau
Vung Tau is located near, so residents of the metropolis spend their weekends here. The climate is milder than in other resorts, and you can relax all year round, avoiding the period from June to September, when the most rainfall occurs. You can entertain yourself by walking through the city park, going to the local market, exploring pagodas and temples, or visiting the lighthouse and statue of Jesus Christ.
pros
- Good infrastructure for shopping. Possibility to get to Ho Chi Minh City by water in 50-60 minutes.
Minuses
- The beaches are polluted by garbage washed up from the Mekong Delta and waste from industrial enterprises located within the city.
Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet is also close to Ho Chi Minh City and includes the small fishing village of Mui Ne. The resort is no less popular among Russian tourists than Danang, so you can often find Russian-speaking staff and menus in their native language. In addition, Phan Thiet is popular with surfers. Many people like to come here in the low season, as short rains relieve the heat. There is a lot to see in the area - the famous statue of the reclining Buddha, Binh Chau mineral springs, lotus lake.
pros
- Large selection of water activities, golf courses, really good beaches.
Minuses
- Almost complete lack of night entertainment.
Phu Quoc Island
Some compare Vietnamese Phu Quoc to a Thai island. And although they are somewhat similar, Phu Quoc is inferior to Phuket in the number of bars, restaurants, and discos. It is believed that Phu Quoc is the quietest and most relaxing resort in Vietnam. There are not only beautiful beaches, but also luxurious nature, into which the tourist infrastructure fits harmoniously. In your free time, you can visit pearl or black pepper factories, go on an eco-tour to the jungle or mountains, or try your hand at fishing.
pros
- The best place for diving.
Minuses
- You can get to the island only with transfers.
Con Dao Island
Con Dao Island is difficult to access, but this only plays into its hands - the holiday here is calm and secluded. Plus, most of the island is a national park, so the nature here is fantastic. The beaches are sandy, snow-white, and the visibility of the water sometimes reaches 20-40 meters. The best time for diving is from February to July, and from May to November there is a unique opportunity to see turtles that come to the island to lay eggs.
pros
- Few tourists. Great place for diving. There is an opportunity to travel to neighboring islands.
Minuses
- The tourism infrastructure is not yet very developed. Little entertainment.
Ha Long
Ha Long Bay is perhaps the most important and popular attraction in the country. More than 3,000 small rocky islands are scattered throughout the bay, creating a landscape of incredible beauty. Tourists mainly visit as part of excursions, but there is everything for a complete beach holiday. Particularly famous is the fashionable Tuan Chau beach, where Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh himself rested in the middle of the last century.
The best time to swim in the bay is from April to October.
since the rest of the time the water in the bay is not very comfortable.
pros
- Incredibly beautiful surrounding landscapes. Developed entertainment infrastructure.
Minuses
- Apart from the bay itself, there are no attractions. The resort is not suitable for diving.
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There is an opinion that Vietnam is the same as Thailand, only more natural, not so “captured” by tourists. In fact, these are two completely different countries, each with its own features, and in Thailand there are very wild corners, and in Vietnam there are resorts with the most advanced infrastructure. The real Vietnam is ancient temple complexes of bygone civilizations and the natural beauty of national parks, healthy and tasty food, the cheapest diving in the world and resorts with a distinct European flair: after all, a former French colony. In addition, here you can have plenty of nostalgia for the recent social past: the flag is almost like our former one, and there are pioneers in ties, and even the leader in the mausoleum.
If Vietnam magically suddenly found itself closer to Central Russia, the tourist flow to this country would certainly increase many times over. Indeed, among the tangible disadvantages of this direction is only a long and, therefore, expensive flight. Everything else is a complete plus: an unusual and exciting “excursion”, beautiful beaches with ample opportunities for active recreation, an extensive and high-quality hotel base, low prices in hotels, restaurants, and excursions.
The South is the heart of the economy. The largest city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, is located here, and there are expensive hotels, the best restaurants, numerous shops and other amenities of civilization. The main resorts in the south are luxurious Phu Quoc, youthful Nha Trang and calmer Phan Thiet. More information about the tourist geography of the country is described on the page “Cities and resorts of Vietnam”.
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Climate
About a third of Vietnam is located at 500 m above the sea, so the climate there is subtropical, and in areas above 2000 m it is even temperate. From April-May to October, the southeast monsoons bring warm and humid weather to the country - except in areas protected by mountains.
In the south of Vietnam (from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet) two seasons can be distinguished - wet and dry. The first traditionally lasts from May to November, the rainiest months are June-August. The second usually starts in December and ends in April. This is the most favorable time for European tourists. “Velvet” months are January and February: soft sun, refreshing sea water. From the end of February to May there are hot days without rain.
The best time to visit Vietnam is when rain is least likely: from April-May to October-November.
Climate of Central Vietnam (from the resort of Nha Trang to the ancient capital of Hue): from February to August - clear, rain is rare, temperature +30...+35 °C. In mid-December there are heavy rains, in October-November typhoons are possible in the area of Danang and Hue, temperature +20...+28 °C.
In the north of the country (from Hanoi to the seaside resort of Ha Long), the winter and summer seasons are more clearly defined than in the south. Winter, cool and wet, lasts from November to February, with constant drizzling rain "fung" in February and March. The summer season begins abruptly in May: high humidity, temperatures up to +40 °C.
Visa and customs
Russian citizens arriving in Vietnam for up to 15 days do not require a visa, provided that during this time they do not leave the country, and on the island of Phu Quoc you can vacation without a visa for up to 30 days. But in both cases, it is worth taking out a health insurance policy in advance for the entire duration of the trip.
- Is a hotel reservation an invitation when applying for a visa to Vietnam?
How to get to Vietnam
From St. Petersburg you can get to Vietnam only with a transfer in Moscow, Europe or Asia, but from Vladivostok to Hanoi you can fly directly with Vladivostok Air (1 flight every 2 weeks).
Two low-cost airlines fly from China, Laos and Cambodia to Vietnam at once - Air Asia and VietJet Air.
Two daily trains run between China and Vietnam: Beijing - Hanoi (from 304 USD, travel time - 37 hours) and Nanning - Hanoi (from 37 USD in a double compartment, travel time - 11.5 hours). Both trains leave China in the evening and arrive in Hanoi in the morning. Prices on the page are for April 2019.
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Transport
Internal flights are ideal for moving between cities scattered across Vietnam. Prices are low, with tickets starting from VND 900,000. You can also travel by train, they are quite convenient. It takes about 30 hours to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, during which time the whole country will fly past your windows. Buses are the cheapest option for traveling around Vietnam, but it is better to use them over short distances, otherwise you will waste too much time.
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Car and moped rental in Vietnam
Those accustomed to renting a car in distant countries should think about it - traffic in Vietnam is poorly organized, rules are rarely followed, and getting lost in signs and junctions is a piece of cake. In addition, to drive independently, you will have to obtain a local driver's license, and they are issued only if you have a visa for 3 months or more. The solution may be to rent a car with a local driver.
But you don’t need a license to rent a bicycle or moped. But this option is suitable for small resorts with low traffic; it’s better not to mention riding a moped around Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City without decent driving skills in Southeast Asia.
- What documents are required to rent a car in Vietnam?
Communications and Wi-Fi
Tourists rarely complain about mobile communications in Vietnam. It is inexpensive and covers almost the entire country, including small towns and villages. Local calls cost from 1,700 VND per minute, a nice bonus - there is no roaming in Vietnam, you can use one SIM card in any city, a call to Russia will cost from 3,000 VND per minute.
Everything is good in Vietnam and with the Internet, especially in large cities. Mobile Internet is often faster and more convenient than hotel Wi-Fi, but it must be connected separately; details are on the SIM card packaging. The speed and tariffs of the operators are approximately the same, which eliminates the pain of choice. Free Wi-Fi is available in almost all hotels and restaurants.
Vietnam hotels
In the major cities of Vietnam, the choice of hotels is very diverse - from mini-hotels to luxury establishments. Their service is, in general, at the average European level. Type of meals - breakfast (most) or half board; the all-inclusive system is practically never found here. The buffet is extremely varied. All rooms from 3 to 5 stars are equipped with air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and a telephone; more expensive options also include bathrobes, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, safes and minibars.
Accommodation prices remain at approximately the same level throughout the year. A night in a luxury hotel in Hanoi will cost from 1,850,000 VND per day for a double room, in a four-star hotel - from 740,000 VND, in a good three-room apartment - from 200,000 VND, and an overnight stay in a hostel will cost from 80,000 VND per day per person.
Mains voltage 220 V, frequency 50 Hz. Plugs generally have flat connectors. The rooms in many hotels are equipped with universal sockets, which will accept plugs of almost any configuration. If necessary, the hotel staff will find the required adapter.
Money
The country's currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND), 1 dong is divided into 10 hao or 100 sou. Current rate: 1000 VND = 2.79 RUB (1 USD = 23233.35 VND, 1 EUR = 26340.77 VND).
It is better to travel to Vietnam with dollars and euros; the dollar exchange rate is slightly more favorable, but for small amounts the difference is insignificant. Rubles are rarely accepted and little is given for them. Currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, jewelry stores, travel agency offices, markets and even at airports - the rate is approximately the same everywhere, and there are practically no extortionate markups. But street money changers can deceive and instead of 100,000 VND give out 10,000 VND in the hope that the tourist will not notice the difference.
Note to the paranoid: Vietnamese dong bills are made of thin plastic, it hardly wrinkles and is not afraid of sea water. You can safely swim with a “cutlet” in the secret pocket of your swimming trunks.
How to avoid problems
Vietnam is one of the safest places in Asia, but you should also be wary of pickpockets and scammers. The latter can be found in a variety of places - a fraudster may be an officer at the border demanding money for a free visa, an unfortunate pedestrian who suddenly materializes under the wheels of a bike with a tourist at the wheel, unscrupulous hoteliers and sellers.
As for everyday life, you should not drink tap water, it is better not to order drinks with ice in small cafes, not to indulge in unusual food and fruits at the beginning of the trip, and to control yourself in the presence of alcohol.
What other troubles can happen in Vietnam, how not to turn your body into a complete crimson fire, where to change money and buy a SIM card, how not to lose the favor of the local residents, and also where to run and call in case of trouble, is described in the article “How avoid problems in Vietnam."
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Vietnam stretches from north to south along the shores of the South China Sea - there are incredibly many beautiful beaches in the country. Some have popular resorts and vibrant nightlife, others are ideal for extreme recreation - surfing, kiting or diving, and others are magnificent in their wildness and desolation. Almost all beaches in Vietnam are sandy, but in some places there is a pebble surface.
Within the boundaries of cities and resorts, most beaches are municipal, with free entry, changing cabins, showers and washbasins, the sand is regularly cleaned and garbage is removed, and umbrellas and sunbeds will cost a ridiculous 320,000-60,000 VND per day (you need to bargain). The pages “Beach Holidays in Vietnam” and “” will help you choose your own strip of soft sand and gentle sea.
- Where in Vietnam you can combine a beach and sightseeing holiday
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Diving
Diving in Vietnam is one of the cheapest in the world. At the same time, it is really interesting and organized at a quite decent level. There are many interesting dive sites off the coast of the country. The best in this regard are Nha Trang, Hoi An, the islands of Con Dao and Phu Quoc. In addition to a wide variety of corals, you can see all kinds of mollusks, cuttlefish, octopus, squid, clown fish, moray eels, puffer fish, groupers, manta rays and barracudas.
The most suitable time for diving is from October to April. The best season for diving in Nha Trang is February-October, and on Phu Quoc Island - from November to May. Near Nha Trang there are famous diving spots: Muren Beach, Rainbow Coral Reef and many islands near the resort.
The Con Dao Archipelago National Reserve consists of 14 islands and is located 300 km from the coastline. There you can find very rare mammals - dugongs (sea cows), large green turtles and many endemics - animals and plants that live nowhere else.
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Legends and stories of Vietnam
Here is a brief excursion into the complicated history of the Vietnamese people. More than three thousand years BC, the dragon king Lac Long Quan ruled the lands of what is now Vietnam. Once, puzzled by the continuation of the family, he decided to ask the fairy bird Au Ko for his hand in marriage. The beauty was not slow to accept the offer and, on time, gave birth... a bag in which 100 eggs were found, and from each came one heir-progenitor of 100 Vietnamese families. Whether the lady hatched the offspring or placed the offspring in an incubator - history is silent, but since then every self-respecting Vietnamese speaks of himself as “the child of the dragon, the grandson of the gods.” The end of the story is very modern: after some time the couple separated - Lac Long Quan chopped off half of their sons and went to sea with them, and Au Ko took the remaining fifty and went to live in the mountains. As Lev Nikolaevich correctly noted about happy and unhappy families!
To understand the secret of Vietnam's charm, look at any house in a small Vietnamese town. Here it stands, with a narrow, literally 3-4 meters, facade, stretched away from the road (the fact is that families here are allocated not an area for houses, but a square footage along the street, and a very small one), two- or three-story. The façade is very elegant, even, perhaps, somewhat motley; the double doors span its full width and are hospitably open. Above the entrance, evoking vague memories of the “Twentieth Congress of the CPSU,” flaunts a red flag with a gold star in the center. On the floor above there is a small altar with a dark bronze Buddha dozing, surrounded by smoking incense. And at the very top, on a tiny balcony, entwined with something with small pink flowers, the marble-white Virgin Mary humbly bows her head.
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Entertainment and attractions
Vietnam is ready to delight guests with a variety of diverse entertainment: from elephant riding, visits to snake restaurants with crocodile sanctuaries, national parks and fishing to casinos and nightclubs. The highlight of the country's excursion program is considered to be the Ku Chi guerrilla tunnels, but besides them, there are more than enough attractions here.
There are quite a lot of resorts and beaches in Vietnam where you can spend your holiday well and have a wonderful rest. The most popular destinations are: Danang, Hoi An, Halong, Cat Ba, Vung Tau, Con Dao, Nhaang, Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. Each of the resorts is in great demand among tourists from all over the world. It is best to go to Vietnam to a time-tested resort.
Danang
This famous resort is located in the very center of Vietnam. Best suited for holidaymakers who enjoy surfing. The weather here is peculiar. It rains and strong winds most of the year. It is best to come here in the spring, when the sea is calmer. You cannot swim in the sea in bad weather. It’s better not to go during the off-season, as most cafes, restaurants, and retail outlets are closed. For single tourists, the cost of services may be significantly higher.
Hoi An
Hoi An resort is located 30 kilometers from Da Nang. Previously, it was just a large city, but now it is one of the favorite places for tourists. The resort is famous for its ancient architecture. The beach is located within a two-kilometer zone. This place is well suited for a holiday with the whole family, including children. The season is considered to be the period from February to May. It is better not to go here in autumn, as there are often hurricanes and floods.
Ha Long
Tourists who like beach holidays can go on holiday to Ha Long. This resort has a lot of places for entertainment, shops, and hotels. June to September is usually the rainy season here. The best time to travel is December-May. It never gets very hot here because the resort is located in the north of the country.
Catba
One of the largest resorts in Vietnam. For vacationers, excursion tours, cruises to islands and attractions are provided. The best time to travel is autumn. It is not recommended to go in summer, as it often storms on the island.
Vung Tau
This small town is famous for its oil production and developed coastline. This city has several good beaches. This resort is not very suitable for a beach holiday, because the sea is often cloudy due to the fact that the Mekong River is relatively close. Due to strong winds this process occurs.
Con Dao
For tourists who need privacy, you can go to Con Dao Island. Here you can go diving and find many interesting plants and animals. The island does not have a large number of entertainment centers, shops and hotels. The best time to come to this island is from December to April. If you need to go diving, the most favorable months are from February to July.
Nha Trang
One of the best resorts in Vietnam. The infrastructure here is quite developed, there are many beaches with coarse clean sand. Spring and summer are considered the best times to travel. Strong winds begin to blow here in mid-autumn. In winter the sea is also not entirely calm. During this period, it is best to come to visit the historical places of Nha Trang.
Cam Ranh
This village is home to the famous Bai Zai Beach, where tourists from Nha Trang often come. The beach is clean, not very wide. There are restaurants and hotels on the beach. Vacationers can use beach equipment for a fee.
Phu Quoc
For lovers of a quiet holiday, Phu Quoc Island is suitable. This island has all the conditions for diving and snorkeling. The island has beautiful beaches and an incredible underwater world. The island is not suitable for tourists who are looking for sightseeing holidays or nightlife. From mid-summer to September there are heavy rains.
Mui Ne and Phan Thiet
One of the longest resort areas, the length of which is about 17 kilometers. There are many hotels on the first beach line from the sea. The end of autumn - mid-spring is considered a favorable period for tourists to relax.
Each resort is good in its own way. For vacationers who want to spend their holiday actively and get a lot of entertainment, they should go to Halong, Nha Trang, Da Nang and Hoi An. For lovers of beautiful nature and a relaxing holiday with children, you should choose between the resorts of Phu Quoc and Phan Thiet.
We are going on vacation to Vietnam in the winter of 2019-2020! What is the weather like in December, January and February at different resorts? Where to go, what to do, what are the prices for tours and hotels? Reviews from tourists, personal experiences and many useful links for travelers.
Vietnam is a popular destination for a beach holiday. Its infrastructure still lags behind other developed countries in Southeast Asia, but this deficiency is compensated by good natural conditions: long sandy beaches, cliffs and tropical thickets, replacing green valleys of rice fields. Many cultures and religions coexist peacefully here, so lovers of sightseeing will always find something to see.
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What to do on vacation?
Entertainment. In addition to standard beach activities, at the resorts you can go fishing, diving, surfing, ride elephants, and play golf. Nha Trang has a whole island of entertainment with a water park and attractions - Vinpearl, a favorite family leisure spot for many tourists. Read more about and.
Excursions. Holidays in Vietnam in winter will appeal to lovers of attractions. Go on tours of the ancient temple complexes of Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Hue or Hoi An. Visit the Coconut Candy Factory in Ben Tre Province or the Coconut Prison on Phu Quoc Island. Visit a pearl farm. Take a river cruise on . Admire the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Travel to mountainous Vietnam: Dalat, Dak Lak, Sapa.
Health and beauty. Those who want to get a little healthier can undergo a course of medical procedures - the country is rich in mineral springs and healing mud, so many expensive hotels have their own SPA salon. In addition, you can use the services of specialized traditional medicine centers. There are such centers in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Thiet.
Diving and surfing. Unfortunately, from December to February, diving becomes impossible due to excessively stormy seas, but the underwater flora and fauna of the South China Sea is replete with diversity and can satisfy the needs of any diver. There are corresponding centers in many popular places: Fukuoka, on the Con Dao archipelago, in Nha Trang Bay, etc. But surfing lovers will be able to thoroughly enjoy their favorite entertainment; winter is well suited for such a pastime. If you like quieter waves, then you can choose the resort of Vung Tau in the southeast of the country.
Kitchen. Local culinary traditions may be slightly discouraging to an unprepared traveler, but some exotic lovers agree to such adventures and bravely drink the blood of a snake, eat soup from it, etc. In markets and in special shops you can buy a jar with creeping (and other) representatives preserved in alcohol animal world, which are sold as medicinal tinctures. Our tourists buy them as souvenirs.
Holidays. Most holidays in the country are celebrated according to the lunar calendar, so their dates are flexible. Vietnamese New Year (Tet) usually takes place in late January and early February, and celebrations last for several days. During this period there are many tourists, as well as on Catholic Christmas (December 25), and prices for tours traditionally increase. Tet is celebrated noisily and colorfully, with bright fireworks and parades with a huge dragon. The next day, large cities become sparsely populated, local residents go to resorts to relax, and most shopping centers and cafes are closed.
Winter weather in Vietnam
Winter is a good period for a beach holiday south of Vietnam. Phu Quoc Island is ideal: in December, January and February, the air temperature is +30...+31°C, the water temperature is +25...+27°C. It's good to relax in winter in Nha Trang. In the central region it is cool and rainy (Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang), and it is better not to go to the north without a jacket and a light scarf.
Weather in December
The weather in Vietnam in December in the south of the country is wonderful: in Phu Quoc and Phan Thiet +30...+33°С, water +23...+27°С. In Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) it is even hotter - up to +35°C during the day. By the way, even cloudy weather is treacherous; without a special cream it’s easy to get sunburned. And, of course, sunglasses and a hat are required.
In December, both water and air are colder in Nha Trang: +27°C average daily air temperature, +22...+24°C sea water temperature, partly cloudy due to the active wet monsoons, which subside by January. Da Nang is too wet and cold.
In Hanoi, it rains infrequently in December, but it is cold here, +15...+22°C during the day, and at night it can be below +10°C. When planning excursions, you should take into account such temperature fluctuations in different regions and stock up on appropriate outerwear.
Thus, it is better to relax in the south - the best resorts in Vietnam are happy to welcome tourists in December.
Weather in January
January is the coldest month. The resorts of Phu Quoc and Phan Thiet still delight with sunny weather and lack of wind and rain. In Vung Tau during the day it’s up to +31°C and windy. It's hot in Ho Chi Minh City, up to +31°C. Compared to December, in January the weather conditions in Nha Trang are much better: sea +22°C, daytime air +27°C, precipitation sharply decreases. Hanoi is dry, cloudy and cool, around +13...+19°С.
Weather in February
The weather in Vietnam in February in the central region of the country improves and is more suitable for a beach holiday: the sea becomes lighter and warms up more, the evenings are already a little warmer. In the northern part it is still cold and damp, in Hanoi +15...+20°C, cloudy, although there is little rain. In the resorts of the south (Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang) and in Ho Chi Minh City, the temperature in February is the same as in January.
Tours to Vietnam in winter
How to buy an inexpensive tour to Vietnam? Compare prices for tours from all major tour operators on the services and. This is where we find the cheapest tours. Tours, by the way, can be purchased online - all documents will be sent to you by email. If you don’t know how to use these Internet services and how to look for cheap tours, then our special one will help you.
As an example, let's look at how much tours to Vietnamese resorts cost for the winter of 2019-2020. for flights from Moscow and double occupancy:
- On December 2019 year you can find tours to Vietnam for 11 nights at prices starting from 25 thousand rubles per person.
- IN January 2020 prices for tours traditionally increase; the difference in cost between the beginning of December and the end of January can be 15-30%. This is due to improved weather conditions and increased demand for trips during the winter holidays and vacations.
- IN February 2020 year, the cost of holidays at Vietnamese resorts on a package tour increases by another 10-15% compared to January.
But these tour prices are not set in stone - you can almost always find them at a lower cost.
Prices are current at the time of publication. They change hourly, both upward and downward.
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Prices in Vietnam in winter
The only drawback of winter holidays in Vietnam is the higher cost of hotels and services. Prices rise as the New Year holidays approach. This usually applies to tourist cities and towns: Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Hoi An, and resorts in Phu Quoc. The most reasonable prices are in the first ten days of December. From the middle of the month until the onset of Catholic Christmas, they increase first by 20%, closer to the New Year by 50% and higher. However, in winter, the cost of food is practically no different from prices in the summer - on the contrary, in supermarkets you can find sales, for example, of tangerines, and there are Christmas discounts.
Hotel prices
How much do hotels cost in winter 2019-2020? At the end of December in the center of Ho Chi Minh City you can rent a double room in a two-star hotel with good reviews from $11 per night (Blue River II Hotel), and further from the center - generally from $5. $11 is the starting price in Fukuoka in winter for hotels and bungalows almost on the seashore, of course, if you book in advance! In Nha Trang, hotels near the beach can be found from $9 per night for two (Tuyet Mai Hotel 2*), many hotels in the price category of $8-15.
To find accommodation, we recommend using the convenient services Roomguru and Skyscanner Hotels - they compare prices on popular booking sites and find the best option.
Vietnam in January is often considered by Russians as a good option for a winter vacation. This country is gradually becoming more and more popular among travelers and beach lovers. There is beautiful nature, relatively low prices, many interesting sights and a climate that allows you to visit local resorts all year round. Therefore, in this article we will try to figure out whether it is worth going to this country in the middle of winter and where exactly.
Weather in Vietnam in January
This month is quite dry. Rain in January is a rare occurrence. However, the air in general is becoming cooler, so it is not recommended to go to the sea in the north of the country in winter - it can be ten to fifteen degrees Celsius there. But the southern regions of Vietnam are quite comfortable. It is not very hot here, 25-28 degrees Celsius, and the water in the sea is the same temperature.
In the central regions, although it is not cold, it is too damp. Storms often rage and it can rain, so experienced travelers do not recommend traveling to Da Nang in winter. By the way, Vietnam in January may even resemble your native land. For example, in the mountainous regions of the country it is very cold - three to five degrees Celsius, and in some places it even snows.
Is it worth going to Nha Trang in winter?
Travelers' opinions are divided regarding this very “Russian” resort. Some people think that Vietnam (Nha Trang) is too wet and windy in January. The sea warms up to approximately 22 degrees Celsius, and the air - up to 27. Sometimes it can rain.
Others believe that even if the temperature here is lower than in more southern resorts, you can still sunbathe and swim here. In addition, the Vinpearl entertainment island is not going anywhere, where you can have a great time with your family and children. And the sea there is calm, while within the resort there can be big waves. But keep in mind that due to the constant winds, you will need sweaters, especially in the afternoon and evenings. This is a very good time to go on different excursion routes, visit nature reserves, and ride elephants.
Phan Thiet and Mui Ne in January
These resorts are warm and sunny in winter. There are also hot days. The air temperature often fluctuates from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius, but there is a constant breeze blowing from the sea, so the heat is tolerable quite easily. True, in the evenings it’s still better to throw something on yourself, because it can be chilly.
The water warms up to twenty-seven degrees, and real summer reigns on the local beaches with all its entertainment - scooters, sea skiing, snorkeling, parachute flights behind a boat... Excursions are also very accessible and interesting - Lotus Lake, the giant Reclining Buddha, the Red Canyon. In Mui Ne the weather is the same, but the waves are quite big at this time. This resort is a paradise for surfers and kiters in January.
Phu Quoc and Con Dao
These islands, according to reviews, are the most comfortable for a winter holiday. If you want to know what a VIP holiday in Vietnam is like in January, be sure to visit them. In winter, the air temperature here is about thirty degrees Celsius, and the water temperature is 27-28. There is no rain, no wind.
This largest Vietnamese island is located almost on the border with Cambodia. At this time, it is the high season, and the number of tourists per square meter can be quite large. Therefore, accommodation prices are usually high. By the way, the beaches of the island are considered one of the most beautiful in the world. And lovers of secluded relaxation will find a large number of “wild” coasts here.
In Fukuoka, as travelers say, there are inexpensive diving schools and very cheap natural pearls. From here you can easily go on excursions to Cambodia and Singapore. For children, there is a real amusement park called Vinpearl - a sister city of the same amusement park in Nha Trang.
Con Dao Island is not so hot: the water and air temperatures there are approximately the same - 26-27 degrees. We can say that a real Vietnamese velvet season reigns here. Sometimes the water is even warmer than the air - this is a feature of Con Dao. Interestingly, during the French colonization there was a prison for political prisoners. And now they offer excursions here. In addition, the island has excellent white sand beaches and pristine rainforests.
Tours to Vietnam in January
If you are going to this exotic country not just to lie on the beach and take sea baths, but want to see the sights, then a winter vacation is just for you. At this time it is not very hot, and travel companies can choose an excellent excursion program. For example, a trip to ancient temples in the Ho Chi Minh City area, boat trips along Halong Bay, cruises along the Mekong Delta. And lovers of shopping and cheap branded items will love Hanoi. This metropolis offers great discounts on a huge number of popular products in winter. In addition, there is also something to see here, including beautiful ancient temples and pagodas.
Travelers seeking treatment and spa treatments will certainly enjoy the local healing mud and thermal springs and traditional medicine centers. Prices for such tours are quite high because they often fall during the New Year and Christmas holidays. Ten to eleven days in the country can cost you forty to fifty thousand rubles (including departure from Moscow).
Cooking and holidays
Some tourists who prefer to travel to Vietnam in January boast that they can devote more time to the delights of the local cuisine. Of course, some may find it too exotic - only daredevils can try snake soup and tincture of tarantulas preserved in alcohol. But just at this time it is worth planning culinary tours to Vietnam.
January-February are also excellent months to take part in various celebrations and festivals. The most famous and popular of them is the Lunar New Year (Tet). This floating date in most countries of Southeast Asia, under the influence of Chinese culture, is celebrated grandly and with pomp - fireworks, parades and dragon dances, and so on. By the way, as tourists say, at this time you can try cheap seafood - in the summer their prices soar.
