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Best time to be there

Regional climate differences mean that there is no best time; try September to December to avoid the humidity in the north, December to April to miss the rains in the south and December to March is perfect for trips to the Central highlands. Catch the Trung Thu Moon festival in September or October for traditional lion and dragon dances.

Fly to

Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi (via Bangkok, Hong Kong or Singapore)

flying time

Approximately 13 hours

time difference

GMT + 7 hours

Visas

Required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificates if arriving from an endemic area




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Halong Ginger Cruise

Enjoy one or two nights discovering the splendours of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger, a custom-built 35 metre junk with golden sails, polished woods and refined Asian décor.

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Halong Jasmine Cruise

At an impressive 55 metres in length Halong Jasmine is one of the largest junks on Halong Bay. The style of the boat, like its sisterjunks The Ginger and Violet, is 1930's Asian chic...

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Indochina Sails

The 14 Cabin Indochina Sails is traditional Vietnamese with soft, muted colours giving the junk a welcoming feel. The interior is lined with a perfumed wood...

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Paradise Cruise

Paradise Cruise offers a unique, inviting design using only the finest natural materials—precious dark wood, creamy silk, crisp white linens, fine texture marble, delicate china and silver...

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Sofitel Metropole Hanoi  

The beautiful French-colonial style Sofitel Metropole is located in the heart of Hanoi only minutes walk from the vibrant Old Quarter of town. Sofitel Metropole wonderfully combines old...

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Valentine Cruise

With just 5 rooms, this intimate, pleasantly designed wooden junk is perfect for small groups, incorporating all of the facilities of the larger junks in a more private setting.

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Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa

This leading luxury Resort & Spa in North -Vietnam takes architectural inspiration from a traditional mountain chalet – exuding a polished wooden interior...

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Violet Cruise

The newest luxury junk to set sail on Halong Bay- the 6-cabin Halong Violet has generously sized cabins themed in classic Indochinese style.