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
Itineraries
Visions of Vietnam
Visions of Vietnam highlights * Spectular Halong bay * Observe life on the Mekong Delta * Historical temples and mausoleums Read more ...
Classic Vietnam
Highlights Cruise the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Visit cities full of French colonial splendour. Read more ...
Highlights of Vietnam
Highlights - Hanoi; Duong Lam Village; Hue; Danang; Hoi An; Ho Chi Minh City; Mekong Delta... Read more ...
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Hoi An is a destination with two faces - the charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses, and the beach with its new resorts and long stretch of clean white sand. In keeping with Hoi An's heritage as a trading port, the town's tiny shophouses now host a range of craft shops and artisans including some of Asia's best bespoke tailors. Despite the passing of 200 years and the ravages of weather and war, the centre of Hoi An remains much the same as it was in its heyday.
To reach Hoi An, drive along one of the most spectacular roads in Vietnam which winds along the coast with magnificent views of beaches to one side and lush hills to the other. This half day journey is often a highlight of a Vietnam tour for photographers, with plenty of opportunities to stop at rustic fishing villages to meet with the locals can capture amazing images of the scenery.
Abercrombie & Kent's Hoi an and Danang holidays are the perfect way to explore this magnificent region.
Suggested Hoi an Accommodation
Furama Resort
Designed by award-winning architects, the Furama Resort enjoys a stunning beachfront location on one of Vietnam's finest beaches, fringed by natural pines and coconut palms.
The Nam Hai, Hoi An
Boasting a spectacular location, the Nam Hai is a unique contemporary resort set amid lush landscaping on the tranquil beachfront of the China Sea, and only a short distance from the ancient...
Victoria Hoi An
Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa is situated in the charming town of Hoi An that is reminiscent of Vietnam's glorious past. The resort sits along a stretch of white sand beach...
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