Why You Don’t Need a Travel Agency for Vietnam

Are you planning to travel to Vietnam? You don’t need to spend any extra money on a travel agency for Vietnam to make your travel arrangements. In this article, we’ll walk with you on all the steps to plan your fantastic holiday to Vietnam, without spending additional time or money.

Embarking on a journey to Vietnam is like stepping into a vibrant tapestry of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality, making it a destination that is truly worth exploring. Planning a trip to such a location can feel overwhelming, and it is natural to want help with the process.

From my own experience of planning a great visit to Vietnam, I can assure you that you do not need to spend any additional money on using the services of a travel agent. Using the services of a travel agent was perhaps the best way to plan a holiday years ago when we didn’t have access to information the way we do now. Today, however, with the advancements in technology and the availability of information and online booking platforms, it is quite common and efficient to make your own travel plans using various online resources and tools.

With the help of hotel booking platforms, and aggregators that provide a wide range of options for flights, accommodations, car rentals, and activities, you can compare prices, read reviews, and make reservations directly, giving you more control and flexibility over your travel arrangements.

Our goal at Wander Smartly is to make you travel smarter and have the best experience on your travel adventures. In this article, I share all the details with which you can plan your own trip to Vietnam in a matter of minutes. Which places to visit, where to stay and how to book experiences, I’ve covered it all. You would not need to hire any agent or spend hours doing research online.

Travel Agency for Vietnam – Not Needed!

Check out my 10 Day Vietnam Itinerary that walks with you on each step of the process and gives you all the information you will need to plan your trip to Vietnam.

Flights

Vietnam is a long and narrow country so you can either start in the North and travel southwards, or vice-versa. Ha Noi in the North and Ho Chi Minh in the South are the two major cities in Vietnam with good international flight connectivity.

Plan to reach Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh by flight. You can compare flights from all airlines in one place on Skyscanner and choose the best option basis your preference. One of the standout features of Skyscanner is its flexibility in searching for flights. You have the option to search for specific dates or use the “flexible” search feature to find the cheapest flights within a range of dates.

Places to Visit

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc are the most beautiful places worth visiting in Vietnam.

Itinerary

In this itinerary, we will start from Hanoi in the North, travel southwards and depart home from Ho Chi Minh in the South.

Hotel Bookings

The detailed 10 Day Vietnam Itinerary specifies which hotel you should stay in which city, which I’ve selected basis location, price and value for money.

Hanoi – Imperial Hotel and Spa

Dong Hoi (Phong Nha Ke Bang) – Melia Vinpearl Quang Binh Hotel

Ho Chi Minh – New World Saigon

Phu Qouc – Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort

Visit Booking.com and book your hotel stay in a matter of a few clicks. Booking.com is one of the largest travel sites in the world which provides the best hotel rates compared to any other marketplace.

Experiences

With both Viator.com and GetYourGuide.com, you can book all the worthwhile experiences in Vietnam – food walking tours, cruises, day tours, sitting at home on your computer with just a few clicks. Book your experiences in advance and skip the queues. Here are the must-do experiences in Vietnam:

Local Transportation

Taxis are readily available in Vietnam. The most reputable cab operators are Mai Linh and Vinasun. Do ensure the meter is running or decide on a fare if you use any other cab operator. Alternatively, download the Grab app (Uber equivalent) on your phone.

Visa

A passport with at least 6-month validity from the date of travel is required. There are many websites operated by travel agents that help procuring an e-visa for Vietnam. One of them is this: https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/.

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With the e-visa, flight bookings through SkyScanner.com, hotel stays through Booking.com and experiences with both Viator.com and GetYourGuide.com, you’re done making your travel arrangements in a matter of minutes. That was easy, wasn’t it? You can pat yourself on the back now because you’ve done all possible arrangements for your trip to Vietnam in the smartest way possible, without spending additional money on travel agent commissions.

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