City-first planning
I focus on each destination, making it easy for you to plan one city at a time without getting lost in scattered advice.
Plan Your First Vietnam Trip
Vietnam Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Practical city guides, local tips, top attractions, and travel advice
for first-time visitors planning a trip to Vietnam.
Discover Vietnam
The best City Guides and Vietnam Adventures for Every Kind of Traveler
Plan Your Vietnam Trip
with Practical Local Guides
Designed for first-time visitors who want clear,
trustworthy answers, not endless forum threads.
First-time visitor tips
This guide is for people visiting Vietnam for the first time. There is no jargon or confusing terms, just clear and practical help.
Clear local information
You get up-to-date details on neighborhoods, transport, prices, and customs that you can trust.
Latest Travel Guides and Tips
Travel tips, city guides, and inspiration for your trip to Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City
Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City: Grab, Taxis, Metro and Scooters
How to get around Ho Chi Minh City with Grab, taxis, the metro and rented scooters, with real 2026 prices and the streets to avoid at rush hour.
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Da Lat
Best Time to Visit Da Lat: Month-by-Month Weather Guide
Choose when to visit Da Lat for clear skies, flowers, waterfalls, or fewer crowds with this practical month-by-month weather guide.
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Mui Ne
Kitesurfing in Mui Ne: A Beginner's Guide
A practical beginner guide to kitesurfing in Mui Ne, including lessons, seasons, costs, safety, and choosing a school.
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How to Plan a Vietnam Trip City by City
Planning your first trip to Vietnam can feel overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. VietDays organises everything around cities, so you can plan one destination at a time. Start in the south with Ho Chi Minh City, slow down by the coast in Mui Ne, or cool off in the highlands of Da Lat while you build a simple, city-by-city Vietnam itinerary.
Each city guide covers top attractions, how to get around, and FAQs. For accommodation advice, explore where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City and the best areas to stay in Da Lat. For practical trip planning, read our Vietnam travel tips on Vietnamese food, getting around, the best time to visit, and money & SIM cards — everything a first-time visitor needs to travel Vietnam with confidence.