Why you should visit Vietnam this Summer

Summer in Vietnam is from May to September and known as low season for international tourists. In the north, it is warm. In the centre and south, it is hot, rainy and stormy. However, If you have a plan to travel Vietnam, the low season from May to September will be the best time to visit for several reasons.

1. As it is not peak season, tourists will feel relaxing at the main tourist attractions on their Vietnam travel package. No queue to buy entrance ticket and it is easier to book the tour package and other Vietnam travel services such as hotels, flights, transportation.

2. For people who travel to Vietnam on a budget, low season is perfect time when Vietnam travel agents offer discounts on tours, airlines sell promotional fares, hotels give you best rates. In general, prices can be negotiable.

3. Best time for photos - If you love taking photos or if you are photographers, July, August and September are best months of the year to shoot wonderful photos in the northern Vietnam. Rice terraces are spectacular in the places like Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai, Muong Hoa valley in Sapa, Y Ty in Bat Xat, Hoang Su Phi in Ha Giang.

4. Beach time - Vietnam is blessed with a long coastline and many pristine beaches from north to south. On your Vietnam travel, let's travel along the coast and stay at the beach resorts in Cat Ba, Dong Hoi, Hue, Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Con Dao, Vung Tau or Phu Quoc island. Summer is the season on sea and island tourism in Vietnam.

Vietanam travel guide

Vietnam visa: No visa needed if you stay on Phu Quoc island only. UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italia passport holders are exempt from Vietnam visa within 15 days. Other nationalities should check about Vietnam visa with us before you travel. Vietnam visa on arrival can be obtained online within 1-2 days. The fee is from US$8 per person.

Booking: Your holiday can be booked few days before your arrival in this low season, but we advise you to book far in advance to be offered discounted price. The beach resort in Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Danang or Mui Ne can be fully booked.

Travel with local travel agent: We have seen group tours booked at foreign travel agents, they offer cheap price for 10-21 days, but including only flights, accommodation, transportation and tour guide. No tour included. When in Vietnam, they offer optional tours that are expensive. So the tour is not cheap at all. Booking your Vietnam holiday with a local travel agent is the way to save cost. You can enjoy private tour and also give a hand to support Vietnam tourism.