{"id":49235,"date":"2026-01-22T14:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/?p=49235"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:23:54","slug":"vietnam-selling-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/vietnam-selling-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Intro to Vietnam: A Concise Selling Guide for Travel Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49235\" class=\"elementor elementor-49235\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cfb6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74cfb6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2e8ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e2e8ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting started:<br \/><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 2rem;\">Vietnam in a nutshell<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c4a42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67c4a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"588\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam is one of Asia\u2019s most versatile destinations, with plenty of interesting options for all types of travellers. All within one journey, t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ravellers might wander through lantern-lit old towns, cruise limestone bays, trek between terraced rice fields or enjoy some of the region\u2019s most exciting cuisine. The country\u2019s geographical diversity means every region has its own story, flavours and visual identity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Despite its growing popularity, there are still plenty of regions that remain largely untouched and full of authentic encounters awaiting slower pace trips. Travel is smooth and welcoming. Domestic flights link key regions easily, accommodation ranges from boutique riverside hotels to world-class beach resorts, and the culinary scene, whether street food or fine dining, is often a highlight of every trip.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What resonates most with visitors is the warmth of local people and the fascinating cultural layers shaped by dynasties, French-era architecture and ethnic minority heritage. Below, we outline some key tips for matching the right Vietnam itinerary with your clients.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b4b4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89b4b4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc49c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc49c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam&#8217;s top-selling regions: <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5431e1e elementor--h-position-center elementor--v-position-middle elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"5431e1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Destinations\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-66da9fd swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Hanoi<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Vietnam\u2019s capital is a delight for the senses. Known for its atmospheric Old Quarter, French-influenced architecture, famously chaotic motorbike traffic and fresh cuisine, there\u2019s no city quite like it on earth. It is an excellent introduction to the country\u2019s history, food scene and traditional arts, with the longer one stays, the more wonders the city reveals.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-1700e2f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">A breathtaking seascape of limestone karsts and emerald water, best explored via overnight cruise. Lan Ha Bay, slightly quieter, offers kayaking, small coves and a more tranquil experience. Further north, Bai Tu Long Bay is emerging as a quieter alternative with an increasing number of overnight cruises now operating. Ideal for couples, families and first-time visitors.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0cfa76d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"5\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Hue & Hoi An<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Hue offers imperial history, riverside pagodas and royal cuisine, while Hoi An charms with lantern-lit streets, artisan workshops and boutique hotels. Together they provide a rich mix of heritage, gastronomy and gentle coastal relaxation.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3de572c swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Selling Guides Images-2\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Ninh Binh & Sapa<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Vietnam\u2019s mountainous north offers striking scenery and rich ethnic diversity, with terraced rice fields, winding mountain roads and traditional villages. The region most suits travellers looking for outdoor exploration, cultural depth and a more remote, off-the-beaten-path experience.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-1b2d1d8 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Selling Guides Images (4)\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Pu Luong & Mai Chau<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">A serene countryside region of terraced rice fields, bamboo forests and traditional stilt-house hamlets. Days unfold at a gentler pace, with scenic cycling, light trekking and opportunities to learn local weaving and farming practices. Close to Hanoi yet deeply rural, Pu Luong and Mai Chau offer cultural warmth and soft adventure without venturing further into the more distant highlands.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-593d9b1 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"6\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">The Central Coast<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">The central coast blends beach resorts, wellness retreats and access to historic towns, with Danang providing a modern coastal base for families and couples. Travelling further south, Quy Nhon and Phu Yen reveal quieter beaches, working fishing villages and scenic headlands along a more untouched section of the coastline.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-22f448e swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"7\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Vietnam\u2019s commercial centre that is energetic, modern and full of character. From rooftop dining and contemporary art to historic sites like the Cu Chi Tunnels, the city appeals to guests wanting both depth and city excitement.<\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e597953 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg elementor-ken-burns elementor-ken-burns--in\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"8\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><a class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/vietnam-mekong-delta-guide\/\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">The Mekong Delta<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Celebrated for its authentic charm, the Mekong Delta offers an immersive glimpse into rural Vietnamese life with its labyrinth of waterways, endless rice paddies and traditional villages to discover. <\/div><div  class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Guide coming soon<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83fdd0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"83fdd0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34926\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed71b8e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed71b8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9999d3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9999d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best times to visit Vietnam<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-002c9bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"002c9bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ea1f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77ea1f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b75d5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b75d5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"448\">Vietnam spans multiple climate zones, so understanding seasonality is essential for designing the perfect itinerary. To highlight regional nuances, EXO divides the country into three main geographical areas, each with distinct climatic patterns:<\/p><p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"675\"><strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"468\">North Vietnam:<\/strong> Hanoi, Halong and Lan Ha Bay, Sapa, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh<br data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\" \/><strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"547\">Central Vietnam:<\/strong> Hue, Danang, Hoi An, Phong Nha, Quy Nhon<br data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\" \/><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"612\">Southern Vietnam:<\/strong> Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Con Dao, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang<\/p><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"980\">The north experiences four distinct seasons, the south has a more stable warm climate with a defined dry and wet season, while central Vietnam sees moderate temperatures with a pronounced wet\u2013dry pattern and occasional typhoons.<\/p><p data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1051\">For more information, head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/vietnam-seasons-guide\/\">season-by-season guide for Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc38610 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc38610\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-320b0c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"320b0c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blog-Square-1-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49255\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blog-Square-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blog-Square-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blog-Square-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blog-Square-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a76a25 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a76a25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efc62b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efc62b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam culture &amp; etiquette<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b53cac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b53cac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63dca42 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63dca42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43893d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43893d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-3-1-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49963\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-3-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-3-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-3-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e2fbf7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e2fbf7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d057d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d057d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1094\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"854\">Religious sites:\u00a0<\/strong><br data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\" \/>Temples and historic sites require modest attire, especially in active worship areas. Visitors should avoid stepping over thresholds or disrupting people at prayer.<\/p><p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"495\"><strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"269\">Street life:<\/strong><br data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"272\" \/>Vietnam&#8217;s cities are lively and communal, with markets, caf\u00e9s and daily activity spilling into pavements and alleyways. Travellers are recommended to embrace the excitement, following the pacing of other locals.<\/p><p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1294\"><strong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1112\">Respectful customs:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\" \/>Village and home visits often begin with an offer of tea, which is best accepted, even briefly. Photography is generally welcomed in cities, but asking permission in rural areas or among ethnic minority groups shows respect.<\/p><p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1308\">Bargaining:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\" \/>Common as part of market culture but should be light-hearted.<\/p><p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1758\"><strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1476\">Tipping:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\" \/>Appreciated for guides, drivers and service staff, reflecting growing norms in the tourism industry.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d590de6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d590de6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d29b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76d29b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation insights<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eed359 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2eed359\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7f518e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7f518e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19bc8c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19bc8c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"7102\" data-end=\"7507\">Vietnam\u2019s accommodation offering has expanded significantly over the last years, providing excellent options across all categories. Heritage boutique hotels in Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An are ideal for culture-focused travellers, offering intimate service and architectural character. The central coast and islands such as <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phu Yen, Quy Nhon, Phu Quoc and Con Dao<\/span> host a range of high-end beach resorts with strong wellness, spa and family facilities.<\/p><p data-start=\"7509\" data-end=\"7958\">Halong and Lan Ha Bays feature luxury cruises with spacious suites, refined dining and curated activities. In rural regions such as Pu Luong, Mai Chau and the Mekong Delta, eco-lodges and homestays provide immersive experiences and direct engagement with local communities. Families can enjoy the resort infrastructure in <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danang, Phu Yen, Quy Nhon and Cam Ranh<\/span>, while food and design focused travellers gravitate towards stylish lifestyle hotels in Hanoi and Saigon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8bfdb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c8bfdb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3b309c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b3b309c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Square-8-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49966\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Square-8-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Square-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Square-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Square-8.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46395a3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46395a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff28e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff28e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dining &amp; cuisine<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7690a7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7690a7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bae9c3c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bae9c3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0984e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0984e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-1-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aab61c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1aab61c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f339177 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f339177\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vietnamese cuisine is shaped by its regional diversity, with each area offering flavours that reflect its climate and local produce.<\/p><p>In the north, dishes tend to be lighter and more delicate, often built around clear broths and fresh herbs. Central Vietnam is known for richer, spicier cooking and refined recipes influenced by the former imperial court. The south features sweeter, more tropical flavours, with abundant fresh vegetables, coconut-based dishes and vibrant street markets offering quick, freshly cooked meals.<\/p><p>Travellers can explore these regional differences through guided street-food tours, visits to local markets, contemporary Vietnamese restaurants and hands-on cooking classes. In major cities and resort areas, hotels and established eateries can usually accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice, making food-focused travel both accessible and rewarding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f8e0bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f8e0bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7315f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d7315f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34926\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b2af0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76b2af0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f1c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07f1c68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting in and out of Vietnam<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7b9214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7b9214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"9028\" data-end=\"9041\">Airports:<\/strong> The main international gateways are Hanoi (Noi Bai), Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) and Danang.<\/li><li><strong data-start=\"9141\" data-end=\"9165\">Flight connectivity:<\/strong> Strong regional links with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Korea and Japan.<\/li><li><strong data-start=\"9259\" data-end=\"9269\">Visas:<\/strong> Many nationalities require an e-visa; processing is straightforward but should be completed prior to arrival.<\/li><li><strong data-start=\"9382\" data-end=\"9402\">Domestic travel:<\/strong> Frequent flights connect major hubs, and improving road networks make overland journeys comfortable.<\/li><li><strong data-start=\"9506\" data-end=\"9515\">Rail:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The north\u2013south Reunification Line offers scenic segments for travellers with more time. Additional notable routes include the Vietage luxury carriage between Quy Nhon and Danang, and the Hanoi\u2013Lao Cai service, which serves as the rail gateway to Sapa.<\/span><\/li><li><strong data-start=\"9607\" data-end=\"9625\">Border travel:<\/strong> The Mekong Delta facilitates boat routes into Cambodia, while overland crossings exist with Laos and China.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a494e62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a494e62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c7cd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"87c7cd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15786cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15786cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a446b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a446b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-49251\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-1-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-1-1536x576.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042073d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"042073d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbc507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fbc507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching Vietnam with your clients<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3028934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3028934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"9783\" data-end=\"9916\">Vietnam\u2019s range of landscapes, activities and cultural experiences allows it to be matched with a wide variety of traveller profiles.<\/p><p data-start=\"9918\" data-end=\"10183\"><strong data-start=\"9918\" data-end=\"9940\">Luxury travellers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"9940\" data-end=\"9943\" \/>Boutique hotels in heritage cities, premium coastal resorts and high-end cruises in Halong and Lan Ha make Vietnam strong for bespoke itineraries. Suggest private culinary experiences, meaningful connections with locals, exclusive access to craft workshops or curated market tours.<\/p><p data-start=\"10185\" data-end=\"10382\"><strong data-start=\"10185\" data-end=\"10221\">Adventurers &amp; active travellers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"10221\" data-end=\"10224\" \/>Trekking in Sapa or Pu Luong, kayaking in Lan Ha Bay and cycling in Hoi An\u2019s countryside appeal to active clients seeking varied terrain.<\/p><p data-start=\"10384\" data-end=\"10554\"><strong data-start=\"10384\" data-end=\"10405\">Romantic couples:<\/strong><br data-start=\"10405\" data-end=\"10408\" \/>Hoi An\u2019s ambience, quiet cruises, private balcony cabins, spa treatments and beach resorts along the central coast create ideal romantic settings.<\/p><p data-start=\"10556\" data-end=\"10780\"><strong data-start=\"10556\" data-end=\"10596\">Families &amp; multigenerational groups:<\/strong><br data-start=\"10596\" data-end=\"10599\" \/>Vietnam is easy to navigate, safe and full of family-friendly activities. Cooking classes, cycling through rice fields, lantern-making and gentle market visits suit a range of ages.<\/p><p data-start=\"10782\" data-end=\"10964\"><strong data-start=\"10782\" data-end=\"10794\">Foodies:<\/strong><br data-start=\"10794\" data-end=\"10797\" \/>Ideal for travellers interested in regional cuisine, street-food tours, noodle workshops, wet markets and fine-dining restaurants showcasing modern Vietnamese cooking.<\/p><p data-start=\"10966\" data-end=\"11152\"><strong data-start=\"10966\" data-end=\"10990\">Cultural travellers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"10990\" data-end=\"10993\" \/>Hue\u2019s imperial sites, Hanoi\u2019s craft traditions, ethnic minority cultures in northern highlands and historic sites around Ho Chi Minh City provide rich context.<\/p><p data-start=\"11154\" data-end=\"11294\"><strong data-start=\"11154\" data-end=\"11175\">Wellness seekers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"11175\" data-end=\"11178\" \/>Central Vietnam\u2019s resorts offer excellent spa programmes, yoga, wellness retreats and long stretches of quiet beach.<\/p><p data-start=\"11296\" data-end=\"11446\"><strong data-start=\"11296\" data-end=\"11326\">Repeat or slow travellers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"11326\" data-end=\"11329\" \/>Encourage extended stays in less-visited regions such as Quy Nhon, Pu Luong, Mai Chau, Phong Nha or the Mekong Delta.<\/p><p data-start=\"11448\" data-end=\"11619\"><strong data-start=\"11448\" data-end=\"11490\">Beach seekers &amp; island escape clients:<\/strong><br data-start=\"11490\" data-end=\"11493\" \/>Danang, Hoi An, Quy Nhon, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc offer strong beach options, especially from Feb\u2013Aug in the central region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a50b9e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a50b9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6941ec5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6941ec5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d53a9a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d53a9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dec99ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dec99ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible travel &amp; local impact<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c40a1c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c40a1c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be4296 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3be4296\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb2202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"efb2202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-4-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49964\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-4-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-4-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c3c2cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c3c2cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17526b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17526b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3992\">Community Based Tourism: <\/strong>Choose homestays, handicraft workshops and village-led experiences in areas such as Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Pu Luong and the Mekong to ensure benefits stay within local communities<strong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3992\">.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4150\">Nature &amp; Wildlife Protection: <\/strong>Avoid attractions involving captive or performing animals and instead promote reputable conservation areas like Phong Nha\u2013Ke Bang, Cuc Phuong and Cat Ba.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4392\">Cultural sensitivity: <\/strong>Ethnic minority regions in the north have distinct customs, so travellers should follow guide advice on appropriate behaviour, photography and visiting protocols.<\/p><p><strong>Eco-Practices: <\/strong>Encourage refillable water, reduced single-use plastics and reef-safe products, particularly in beach destinations and on Halong\/Lan Ha cruises.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1703\">Local contribution: <\/strong>Travellers wishing to support further can choose community enterprises, social businesses or vetted NGOs focused on education, conservation and skills development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7ce8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb7ce8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb7770e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb7770e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logistics &amp; ground realities<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beec5b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"beec5b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce6de49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce6de49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a486ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a486ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"80\">Transport: <\/strong>Private transfers with a local guide are the most reliable way to travel between regions, with domestic flights shortening long distances.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"399\">Cruise considerations: <\/strong>Halong and Lan Ha Bay itineraries may adjust due to weather, especially during the July\u2013September storm period.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"528\">Currency: <\/strong>Vietnamese dong (VND) is used for most purchases; cards are widely accepted in cities but less common in rural areas.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"667\">Connectivity: <\/strong>4G coverage is strong across major regions, and pocket WiFi can be arranged for travellers if needed.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"811\">Healthcare &amp; safety: <\/strong>International-standard clinics are available in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City; filtered or bottled water is recommended.<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"959\">Accessibility: <\/strong>Modern hotels offer good accessibility, though older buildings, historic sites and rural areas may have uneven terrain or limited facilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35fb8da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35fb8da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c58f93a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c58f93a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-5-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-49965\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-5-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-5-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Selling-Guides-Images-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169ea69 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"169ea69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e572b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54e572b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18ac0fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18ac0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34926\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c05f07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c05f07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final tips for travel designers:<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ad8d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70ad8d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"12873\" data-end=\"12965\">Vietnam works excellently as a stand-alone destination or combined with Cambodia and Laos.<\/li><li data-start=\"12968\" data-end=\"13081\">Consider regional seasonality carefully when designing itineraries, especially for beach and cruise components.<\/li><li data-start=\"13084\" data-end=\"13181\">Balance city visits with time in rural areas or along the coast for a more complete experience.<\/li><li data-start=\"13184\" data-end=\"13303\">Multi-night stays in central Vietnam help slow the pace and allow guests to enjoy both cultural and coastal elements.<\/li><li data-start=\"13306\" data-end=\"13419\">Utilise EXO\u2019s on-the-ground knowledge for insider experiences, responsible travel options and seamless logistics.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f43f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3f43f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Vietnam FAQ<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c7a7df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c7a7df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"453\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"331\">How long do travellers need to see Vietnam properly?<\/strong><br data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\" \/>Ten to fourteen days allows a balanced north\u2013central\u2013south itinerary; shorter trips should focus on one or two regions.<\/p><p data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"614\"><strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"511\">Are Halong and Lan Ha Bay cruises weather dependent?<\/strong><br data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\" \/>Yes. Storms, especially from July to September, may affect routing or cause temporary port closures.<\/p><p data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"840\"><strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"673\">Is it easy to manage dietary restrictions in Vietnam?<\/strong><br data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\" \/>Yes in cities and hotels, though rural areas may have limited options. Vegetarian dishes are widely available; gluten-free and halal options require advance notice.<\/p><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1027\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"884\">How accessible is travel for families?<\/strong><br data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\" \/>Very. Vietnam offers easy logistics, varied activities, family rooms and strong resort infrastructure, particularly along the central coast.<\/p><p data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1213\"><strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1094\">Do travellers need guides for rural or ethnic minority areas?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\" \/>Yes. Guides provide cultural context, help navigate local customs and ensure respectful interactions.<\/p><p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1281\">Is Vietnam suitable for travellers who don\u2019t like busy cities?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\" \/>Yes. Countryside regions such as Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, Pu Luong, Quy Nhon and the Mekong offer quieter alternatives.<\/p><p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1540\"><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1436\">When are beaches at their best?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\" \/>The coast from Danang and Hoi An south to Quy Nhon is usually best from March to September. Further south, the beach season in Nha Trang and Cam Ranh is generally longer, from January to September, while southern islands such as Con Dao and Phu Quoc are best from November to April. With such a long coastline, conditions can vary, so please contact us for more details.<\/p><p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1747\"><strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1606\">Can travellers easily combine Vietnam with Cambodia or Laos?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1609\" \/>Yes. Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City have strong regional connections, and the Mekong Delta offers seamless cruise links with Cambodia.<\/p><p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1871\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1780\">Is tap water safe to drink?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\" \/>No. Travellers should use bottled or filtered water provided by hotels and cruise boats.<\/p><p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2054\"><strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1917\">What should travellers pack for Vietnam?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\" \/>Light clothing, comfortable shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, a scarf for temple visits and layers for cooler northern winters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93a2039 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93a2039\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-442c466 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"442c466\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceeaa83 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ceeaa83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/partner\/partners-with-us\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Partner with EXO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d594d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d594d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c17c3b2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c17c3b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/destinations\/vietnam\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn more about EXO Vietnam<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover essential selling points, traveller insights and insider tips to help you position Vietnam\u2019s cultural richness, regional diversity and standout cuisine to the right clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[238],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vietnam"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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