Ask Travelescape · 24 October 2026
Where to go in Vietnam?
We've written about Vietnam mainly through cruises and a visa guide, not a full destination list. Eilidh Wilson covers Ha Long Bay and Mekong-style cruises from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with a Saigon River junk dinner as the short option. Samudrika Pattanaik wrote in 2021 that Vietnam suits a first trip abroad, citing landscapes, food and visa on arrival. Nilabh's 2018 guide warns against walk-in agencies when booking Ha Long Bay cruises.
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- Visa on arrival steps and fees as Samudrika Pattanaik described them in 2021; confirm before you go Source
In their words · Eilidh Wilson, Nilabh and Samudrika Pattanaik
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Eilidh Wilson · written 2021
Ranging from multi-day cruises to day tours from Vietnam’s two largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, there is a tour of Vietnam to suit all times schedules and preferences.
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Nilabh · written 2018
Vietnam is a place that has undergone a number of tourist scams and the tourists who look for cruises become the softest target.
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Samudrika Pattanaik · written 2021
With its magnificent landscapes, fascinating history, delicious food & Visa on arrival facilities for Indian, make Vietnam irresistible next country to go!
4 Reasons Why Vietnam Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination
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