River Cruises In Vietnam

A short guide about River / Canal Cruising to Vietnam

Travel to South East Asia on a Vietnam holiday and you'll see an amazing country steeped in history, culture and ancient traditions with natural wonders, historic sites and old temples. Tour from the ancient to the more modern in Vietnam's former capital Hue, situated on the aptly named Perfumed River. Located halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City the old city centre remains almost intact. The current capitol Hanoi is now one of Asia's most captivating cities with amazing architecture, food and a slightly slower charm. Any holiday to Vietnam also needs to let you experience the pace and exhilariating vibe of Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon this southern city is the country's commercial centre and the heart and soul of a bustling and dynamic country.

About the same area as Italy or New Mexico but it has a population of 85 Million people. Travel choices in Vietnam abound with a stunning 3400 kilometre coastline including the seafood lovers heaven of Nha Trang, fertile river deltas of the Mekong or its tropical mountainous interior

Halong bay in the north, meaning "descending dragon," is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful regions. Take a tour on a Halong Bay cruise and visit a few of the 3,000 amzingly shaped limestone islets, the natural beauty of the grottoes is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. For nature lovers a visit to northwest Vietnam is a must.

You can live like a king on the local currency, but a supply of US one and five dollar notes are essential for tipping and small expenses. Out of politeness, always ask permission before taking photos of people and remove your shoes before entering Buddhist temples.The southern part of Vietnam is tropical, and monsoonal to the north, and the warm dry season is from mid-October to mid-March. So plan your holiday now through Tourabout for the best time to visit Vietnam.