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Vietnam expert please

northwest1965
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We are just starting to think about 2018 holidays and it seems Vietnam is appealing to us both. We're in our 50's and are experienced travellers. Having said that, we have played it safe and been to lots of Europe and all over the US.
We have 14 days (possibly could stretch to 15/16).
Would not want to do overnight train travel and prefer a bit of luxury with hotels (when i say luxury, I mean a nice bed and clean:D)
So with that in mind, are we being too adventurous by thinking Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh Cityand possibly a beach area Da Nang?
Thanks
We have 14 days (possibly could stretch to 15/16).
Would not want to do overnight train travel and prefer a bit of luxury with hotels (when i say luxury, I mean a nice bed and clean:D)
So with that in mind, are we being too adventurous by thinking Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh Cityand possibly a beach area Da Nang?
Thanks
Loved our trip to the West Coast USA. Death Valley is the place to go!
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Depends on the budget.
Strongly advise against train or coach between long distances. Vietnam Airlines are probably he best operator for internal flights, you could go vietjet but are prone to delays.
Plenty to do in Hanoi/HCM.
Da Nang has some really top hotels, you can pay anywhere up to £300 a night, possibly more. Its a great place to chill out, visit Hoi An, but I would not spend more than 5 nights there.0 -
I forgot to also ask, the best time to go. Looking at info it's either April or September?Loved our trip to the West Coast USA. Death Valley is the place to go!0
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parking_question_chap wrote: »Depends on the budget.
Strongly advise against train or coach between long distances. Vietnam Airlines are probably he best operator for internal flights, you could go vietjet but are prone to delays.
Plenty to do in Hanoi/HCM.
Da Nang has some really top hotels, you can pay anywhere up to £300 a night, possibly more. Its a great place to chill out, visit Hoi An, but I would not spend more than 5 nights there.
Don't really have a budget, but would definitely want to fly internallyLoved our trip to the West Coast USA. Death Valley is the place to go!0 -
Yes, I would avoid long distances buses or trains unless you want a really "authentic" uncomfortable experience. Internal flights are very cheap though you have to treat their schedules with a pinch of salt as delays are common especially in the rainy season. I have used Vietnam Airlines and VietJet. Both a very good with modern fleets.0
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Agree with Doshwaster. Vietnam Air and Vietjet are fine. Most problems and delays are weather related and unavoidable.
Try and get early morning internal fights, less chance of delays, and less time wasted hanging around.
Make sure you use the airline official website, and not one of the many look-alike websites.
Don't be tempted to try and fit too much in.....more = less.
Great country, great people.....too many two-wheelers.:)0 -
Love the place.
Ho Chi Minh 4 days i recommend.
If you want 5 star hotel for around £120 a night keep an eye on for deals for this place
https://saigon.newworldhotels.com/en/
We have also stayed here a lot cheaper but a fantastic 3/4 star http://www.saigonhotel.com.vn/
i booked everything separate used Vietnam airlines but coming back from the beach side of things i would recommend coming back to Ho Chi Minh a day early and staying over a night as delays can be a major problem on internal airlines.
Our 2nd trip we booked a flight for 12 midday so that we could pop to market get some goodies and catch evening flight home at 9pm
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