CTour DMC Vietnam · Journal
Everything our planners get asked before a trip — when to go, how long you need, what to eat and what is genuinely worth the drive. Written by the people who design the itineraries.
Six sections covering the questions that decide a trip — pick the one closest to where you are in planning.
Angkor, Phnom Penh and the Cambodian coast.
Travelling with children, or travelling as two.
What to eat, where to eat it, and the customs behind it.
Luang Prabang, the Mekong and travelling slowly.
When to go, visas, budgets and how long you actually need.
Halong Bay, Hanoi, Hoi An and the routes that connect them.
Practical, opinionated and updated as things change on the ground.
Planning & Practical · 18 Oct 2026
Plan Sapa trekking with a day walk or overnight village stay. Compare terrain, homestay comforts, weather and transfers before choosing the right route.
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Planning & Practical · 18 Oct 2026
Explore Hanoi in 2 days with a practical route through Hoan Kiem, the Old Quarter and cultural sights, plus food stops, transport tips and…
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Planning & Practical · 18 Oct 2026
Plan Vietnam sleeper trains from Hanoi to Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. Compare cabins, station transfers and arrival plans, with practical booking advice from…
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Planning & Practical · 15 Oct 2026
Compare private car, train and domestic flights in Vietnam by distance, cost and door-to-door time, with the routes where the obvious answer is wrong.
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Planning & Practical · 13 Oct 2026
Choose one or two nights on a Halong Bay cruise by comparing real time aboard, second-day boat arrangements, comfort, transfers and your wider Vietnam…
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Planning & Practical · 12 Oct 2026
Choose a focused Cu Chi Tunnels visit or a full-day combination with the Mekong Delta. Compare driving, history, boat experiences and a comfortable pace.
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Planning & Practical · 12 Oct 2026
Compare a My Tho or Ben Tre day trip with an overnight Mekong Delta stay. Choose around Can Tho, Cai Rang, countryside time and…
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Planning & Practical · 10 Oct 2026
Choose two, three or four nights in Hoi An around your arrival time, old-town interests, food experiences and beach plans. Build a relaxed central…
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Planning & Practical · 9 Oct 2026
Decide whether Ninh Binh deserves a day trip, one night or two. Compare boat rides, countryside stays, transfers and the best fit for your…
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