Recommended Vietnamese Destinations for Summer Days

During this peak tourist season, visitors should plan their trip early to avoid room occupancy and high airfares,

Airfares mentioned in this article were surveyed for the departure from Ho Chi Minh City on July 15 and returning route on July 18. It should be kept in mind that fares may vary depending on booking time and airline policy.

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Phu Quoc (Kien Giang)

Recommended mode of transport: By plane. The cheapest round-trip ticket price costs about USD 106, leaving at 9:25 pm and returning at 7:35 am.

Average temperature: 29-31 degrees Celsius with occasional showers.

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Accommodation:

Tourists have many choices of accommodation from economic to luxurious places.

– 5-star resorts and hotels: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort (from USD 179/night/room for 2 people), Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort (from USD 124/night/room for 2 people), Movenpick Villas & Residences Phu Quoc (from USD 277/night/room for 2 people), etc.

– Mid-range hotels: Mango Bay Resort (from USD 68/night/room for 2 people), Valley Village Phu Quoc (from USD 60/night/room for 2 people), Philip Bungalow (from USD 26/night//room for 2 people), etc.

Activities:

– The zoo in the north of the island is a top suggestion for families with children because of its large scale, gathering more than 2,200 rare animals.

– Bai Sao is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc with fine white sand, clear blue sea, and lines of coconut trees. Tourists can find a restaurant or eatery serving fresh seafood to enjoy on-site.

– Rach Vem, located about 25 km from Duong Dong town, is known as the “starfish kingdom”.

– In addition, visitors should not miss the experience of watching the sunset at bars or beachside cafes, swimming, paddling, and coral diving on calm sea days.

Phu Quy (Binh Thuan)

Recommended mode of transport: By bus and speedboat.

The round-trip bus ticket costs only USD 14, the round-trip speedboat ticket price is USD 34.

Average temperature: 22-27 degrees Celsius, sunny weather.

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Accommodation:

Phu Quy does not have many high-class hotels or resorts. Tourists coming here mainly look for homestays, and small hotels with basic furniture.

Some suggestions you can refer to include Hoang Phu Hotel (from USD 15/night/room for 2 guests), Hai Long Hotel (from USD 17/night/room for 2 guests), Homestay Khanh Hung (from USD 11/night/room for 2 guests), etc.

Activities:

– SUP paddling and diving for coral reef here costs about USD 11. Visitors are given a small raft in the sea to keep their belongings, then continue paddling the SUP to the shoal to dive and see the coral. Tour guides will give instructions on how to paddle the SUP. When diving, tourists will be accompanied by a private instructor.

– Joining a riding tour for a day, visitors can see all the famous places on the island, namely Ganh Hang, Bai Nho beach, Trieu Duong bay, Phu Quy lighthouse, Phuot slope, Phu Quy wind power field, Lang Duong fish lake, Long Hai fish market, coastal fishing villages, etc.

Da Lat (Lam Dong)

Recommended mode of transport: By plane. The cheapest round-trip ticket price is about USD 106, leaving at 9:25 pm and returning at 7:35 am.

Average temperature: 29-31 degrees Celsius with occasional showers.

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Accommodation:

– Luxury resorts and hotels: Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa (from USD 170/night/room for 2 people), Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam (from USD 124/night/room for 2 people), Da Lat Prince Hotel (from USD 115/night/room for 2 people), etc.

– Mid-range hotels and homestays: House of People and Me (from USD 17/night/room for 2 people), Valley Village Phu Quoc (from USD 60/night/room for 2 people), Philip Bungalow (from USD 26/night/room for 2 people), etc.

Activities:

– Visitors can visit some beautiful places to check in, paddle the SUP, and go camping on Tuyen Lam Lake. These activities are usually organized by tour, which can be found on the online app at a variety of discounted prices.

– Check-in spot combined with a café is also an option for visitors when coming to Da Lat. For example, in Anaiis, a European-style photography complex, each shooting angle has its own concept with well-thought-out drawings. The space here is suitable for visitors who want to take unique photos. Visitors need to buy an entrance ticket for nearly USD 4, in which a drink is included.

Mang Den (Kom Tum)

Recommended mode of transport: by plane.

The round-trip ticket price is about USD 77. From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors take a plane to Pleiku (Gia Lai), then rent a motorbike or car to transport about 130 km to the town.

Average temperature: 26-29 degrees Celsius, occasional showers.

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Accommodation:

You can refer to some homestays with rooms and amenities for visitors such as Sum Villa Homestay Mang Den (USD 22/night/room for 2 people), Shabbat Home Mang Den (USD 15/night/room for 2 people), Glamprose Mang Den (from USD 81/night/room for 2 people), etc.

Activities:

– Dak Ke Lake is known as one of the seven lakes from the famous legend of “seven lakes and three mountains” in Mang Den. The water surface is clear all year round, surrounded by old forest, Dak Ke appears outstandingly in many photos with a contemplative and poetic beauty.

– Pa Sy Waterfall is located in the cultural eco-tourism area of ​​Kon Tu Rang ethnic minority village in Mang Canh commune, Kon Plong district.

– Visitors can come to some organic strawberry gardens to pick and buy agricultural products as gifts. Visitors should contact in advance for a more attentive welcome.