How much does a trip to Vietnam cost per day in 2026?

A trip to Vietnam costs approximately $35–$55 USD/day for backpacker & motorbike phượt travelers, $75–$115 USD/day for active adventure & expedition travelers, $135–$210 USD/day for boutique cultural comfort, and $320+ USD/day for 5-star luxury & private cruises.

Do US, Australian, UK, Canadian, and Indian citizens need a Vietnam travel visa?

UK, German, French, Italian, and Spanish citizens enjoy a 45-day visa-free entry to Vietnam. US, Australian, Canadian, and Indian citizens can apply online for the official 90-day Vietnam E-Visa ($25 USD single entry or $50 USD multiple entry), processed in 3–5 business days.

What is the best time of year to travel to Vietnam?

March to April and October to November offer the best nationwide weather across North, Central, and South Vietnam. Because Vietnam spans over 1,650 km with three distinct climate zones, Vietnam is a true 365-day destination when your route is matched to the season.

Things to Do in Vietnam: Activities, Cultural Experiences & Local Adventures

Browse verified activities across 24 Vietnamese destinations and 31 activity categories—with filters for rainy-day options, family suitability, night activities, and booking requirements.

Motorbike & Easy Rider Loopsoutdoor

Ha Giang Loop 4-Day Easy Rider or Small-Group SUV Expedition

Ride pillion with a veteran local mountain guide (or travel in a 4x4 SUV) across Quan Ba, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, and Du Gia.

Ha Giang City → Quan Ba → Yen Minh → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac → Du Gia

4 Days / 3 Nights • $245 – $349 USDExplore →

Street Food & Night Alley WalksbothRain-FriendlyNight

Hanoi Old Quarter Back-Alley Street Food & Egg Coffee Walk

Taste 7 iconic northern dishes across family-run shophouses in Hanoi’s 36 guild streets, finishing with egg coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hoan Kiem & Old Quarter (Hang Buom, Ta Hien, Ly Quoc Su, Dinh Tien Hoang)

3.5 Hours • $32 – $59 USDExplore →

Vietnamese Coffee & Tea WorkshopsindoorRain-Friendly

Hanoi Egg Coffee & Vietnamese Phin Brewing Workshop

Learn to roast, drip-brew, and whip Hanoi’s famous 1946 Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee) and coconut coffee inside a heritage courtyard.

Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

1.5 – 2 Hours • $18 – $28 USDExplore →

Overnight Cruises & Island HoppingbothNight

Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay Overnight Boutique Cruise with Lagoon Kayaking

Sail into quiet Lan Ha Bay lagoons, kayak through Dark & Bright Cave, and cycle to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island.

Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay & Viet Hai Village (Cat Ba Island)

2 Days / 1 Night or 3 Days / 2 Nights • $185 – $389 USDExplore →

Countryside & Rice Paddy Cyclingoutdoor

Trang An Cave Sampan Row, Hang Mua Climb & Bich Dong Cycling

Row through flooded limestone caves at Trang An, pedal flat lotus-lined village lanes to Bich Dong Pagoda, and climb 486 steps up Hang Mua.

Trang An, Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda & Hang Mua

Full Day (8–10 Hours) • $65 – $95 USDExplore →

Market-to-Table Cooking ClassesbothRain-Friendly

Hoi An Tra Que Herb Cycling, Cooking Class & Silk Lantern Workshop

Shop Hoi An Central Market with a local chef, cycle to Tra Que Organic Herb Village to cook 4 central dishes, and craft a folding silk lantern.

Hoi An Central Market & Tra Que Herb Village

4.5 Hours • $38 – $65 USDExplore →

UNESCO Cultural Heritage WalksbothRain-FriendlyNight

Hue Imperial Citadel Walk & Evening Royal Street Food Tasting

Explore the Forbidden Purple City and Kien Trung Palace with a historian, then taste Bun Bo Hue, Banh Beo, and salted coffee.

Hue Imperial City & Phu Hoi / Kim Long quarters

4 – 6 Hours • $45 – $85 USDExplore →

Museums & Wartime Historyoutdoor

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning Exploration & Saigon Back-Alley Food Walk

Beat the crowds to the underground bunkers of Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning and explore District 3 street food alleys after dusk.

Cu Chi Tunnels & District 1 / District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Half Day (5.5 Hours) • $45 – $95 USDExplore →