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Vietnam B2B Travel & DMC Services

Vietnam is a long, lush country from Ha Long Bay's karsts to the Mekong Delta. DMC Quote gives travel agents net-rate hotels, overnight cruises, guided tours, transfers and MICE across Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Why Sell Vietnam to Your Clients

One of Asia's fastest-growing destinations, blending UNESCO heritage, dramatic landscapes and outstanding value

A Country That Sells Itself

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is an S-shaped country running more than 1,650 km down the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia. Few destinations pack so much variety into a single trip: the emerald limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An, the terraced highlands of Sapa, the buzzing energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the slow waterways of the Mekong Delta.

The country welcomes roughly 12-18 million international arrivals a year, drawn by a rare combination of deep history, layered cuisine, warm hospitality and prices that stretch a client's budget further than almost anywhere in the region. From three-night fly-and-flop beach stays in Da Nang to fourteen-night north-to-south grand tours, Vietnam suits FIT couples, families, honeymooners, cultural travellers and large incentive groups alike.

For agents, that breadth is the opportunity: Vietnam is easy to upsell with cruises, cooking classes, private guides and beach extensions, and DMC Quote contracts the entire ground programme at net rates so you keep the margin.

Vietnam Quick Facts

Currency

Vietnamese Dong (VND)
USD widely accepted

Time Zone

ICT (UTC +7)
No daylight saving

Population

~100 million
Language: Vietnamese

Arrivals

12-18 million/year
Capital: Hanoi

Vietnam shares borders with China, Laos and Cambodia, making it an easy add-on to wider Indochina circuits.

Top Vietnam Cities & Regions

Nine destinations that form the backbone of almost every Vietnam itinerary

Hanoi

The thousand-year-old capital in the north. Tree-lined boulevards, the Old Quarter's 36 trade streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature and the gateway to Ha Long Bay and Sapa.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Vietnam's commercial powerhouse in the south. Energetic streets, French-colonial landmarks, rooftop bars, the War Remnants Museum and a launchpad for Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day trips.

Hoi An

A UNESCO World Heritage ancient town of yellow shophouses, silk lanterns, the Japanese Covered Bridge and a thriving tailoring scene. Beautiful by day and magical when the lanterns glow at night.

Da Nang

Central Vietnam's beach city with long sandy shores, the Marble Mountains, the famous Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands at Ba Na Hills, and an airport that anchors fly-and-flop programmes.

Sapa

A misty mountain town in the far north surrounded by cascading rice terraces and ethnic-minority villages. Ideal for trekking, homestays and panoramic cable-car rides up Fansipan, Indochina's highest peak.

Hue, Phu Quoc & the Mekong Delta

Hue holds the imperial citadel and royal tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island, perfect for resort stays. The Mekong Delta offers floating markets, rice paddies and sampan cruises.

Signature Vietnam Experiences

The bookable highlights that turn a Vietnam quote into a confirmed sale

Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

Sail among 1,600-plus limestone islands on a junk-style boat. One to three night cruises with kayaking, cave visits, cooking demos and sunrise tai chi. Lan Ha Bay offers quieter, less crowded waters.

Hoi An Lantern Nights

Wander the pedestrianised ancient town as thousands of silk lanterns light up, release a floating candle on the Thu Bon River and book a private tailoring or lantern-making workshop.

Street Food & Coffee

From steaming bowls of pho and crusty banh mi to fresh spring rolls and rich egg coffee, Vietnamese cuisine is a draw in its own right. Add guided street-food walks and cooking classes.

Sapa Rice Terraces

Trek the sculpted terraces of Muong Hoa Valley, visit Hmong and Dao villages, stay in a local homestay and ride the Fansipan cable car for panoramic mountain views.

Cu Chi Tunnels

An eye-opening half-day from Ho Chi Minh City exploring the vast underground network used during the war. Pair it with the War Remnants Museum for a powerful history-focused day.

Mekong River Cruise

Glide through the delta's waterways by sampan, visit floating markets, coconut-candy workshops and fruit orchards, with options to extend by river all the way to Cambodia.

When to Go: Vietnam by Region

Vietnam has no single national season. Because the country spans over 1,650 km, the north, centre and south each follow different weather patterns, so timing should match the regions in the itinerary.

North (Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long)
  • Best: October to April (cool, dry)
  • Dec-Feb can be cold and misty in Sapa
  • May to September is hot and humid with summer rain
  • Spring brings green terraces; autumn brings golden harvest
Centre (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue)
  • Best: February to August (dry, sunny beaches)
  • September to December is the wet season
  • Occasional typhoons Oct-Nov
  • Peak beach window for Da Nang resorts
South (HCMC, Mekong, Phu Quoc)
  • Dry season: December to April
  • Rainy season: May to November
  • Warm year-round (25-35°C)
  • Showers are short and afternoon-based

Agent tip:

For a single north-to-south itinerary, March-April and October-November are the safest national windows. Sequence multi-region trips to follow the dry weather, and keep Ha Long Bay cruise dates flexible in case of fog or storms.

Getting Around Vietnam

How to connect a long, narrow country into a smooth client journey

Domestic Flights

Frequent one to two hour hops connect Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc. The fastest way to cover the country's length, easily packaged with land services.

Trains

The Reunification Express runs Hanoi to Saigon. The scenic Hue-to-Da Nang leg over the Hai Van Pass is a memorable, photogenic add-on.

Private Transfers

Air-conditioned cars, MPVs and coaches with English-speaking drivers for airport pickups, day tours and intercity routes, bookable at net rates.

Grab & Ride-Hailing

The Grab app provides cheap, metered cars and motorbike taxis in every major city, ideal for independent clients on free days.

Why Agents Book Vietnam Through DMC Quote

DMC Quote is a B2B-only travel platform. We never sell to the public, so your client relationships stay yours. Everything below is contracted at net rates, confirmed on one platform, and backed by ground operations on +65 8948 0242.

Net-Rate Hotels

600+ contracted properties from boutique guesthouses to luxury resorts across Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and the islands.

Overnight Cruises

Contracted cabins across budget to luxury Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay fleets, with pier transfers and group blocks handled for you.

Guided Tours

Licensed English and multilingual guides for city tours, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong cruises, Sapa treks and Hoi An experiences.

Transfers & Flights

Airport and intercity private transfers plus domestic flight packaging so an entire north-to-south itinerary arrives as one quote.

MICE & Groups

Conference venues, gala dinners, team-building and incentive programmes for groups large and small, with dedicated coordination.

24/7 Ground Support

A dedicated operations contact on +65 8948 0242 for flight delays, last-minute changes and on-the-ground assistance.

Plan Your Vietnam Programme

Use our planning resources to brief clients and quote with confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything agents need to know about selling and booking Vietnam

Because Vietnam stretches over 1,650 km, the climate splits by region. The north (Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay) is best from October to April with cool, dry conditions. Central Vietnam (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue) is driest from February to August, while September to December brings heavier rain and occasional typhoons. The south (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc) has a dry season from December to April and a wetter season from May to November. For a single itinerary covering the whole country, March-April and October-November are the safest national windows.

Most nationalities require a visa, but Vietnam runs a convenient e-visa scheme open to citizens of most countries, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry. It is applied for online before travel and is typically issued within a few business days. Some ASEAN nationals enjoy visa-free entry for short stays. Passports must be valid at least six months. We recommend confirming the latest rules for each client's nationality on the official Vietnam Immigration Department portal. See our Vietnam visa requirements guide for details.

Vietnam does not have one national season, so itinerary timing matters. A north-to-south trip in November finds crisp, dry weather in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay but the tail of the rainy season around Hoi An. A June trip is ideal for the central beaches of Da Nang but can be hazy and hot in the north. We advise sequencing multi-region itineraries to follow the dry weather, and we build flexible Ha Long Bay cruise dates so clients are not locked into a fixed sailing during fog or storms. Our best time to visit guide breaks this down month by month.

Ha Long Bay cruises are wooden or steel junk-style boats that sail among the 1,600-plus limestone islands of the bay, with options from day cruises to one, two or three night sailings. Overnight cruises include cabins, meals, kayaking, cave visits, squid fishing and tai chi mornings. We contract net rates across budget, deluxe and luxury fleets in both Ha Long Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay, and we manage Hanoi hotel-to-pier transfers, cabin allocation and group blocks so agents receive a single confirmed package.

For long distances, domestic flights connect Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc and other hubs in roughly one to two hours, and we can package these with land services. The scenic Reunification Express train links the country end to end, with the Hue-to-Da Nang stretch over the Hai Van Pass a highlight. Within cities we provide private air-conditioned transfers with English-speaking drivers, while the Grab app offers convenient ride-hailing and motorbike taxis for independent clients.

A classic first-time Vietnam itinerary combines Hanoi and an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise in the north, the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town with nearby Da Nang beaches in the centre, and Ho Chi Minh City with a Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong Delta day trip in the south. Add Sapa for rice-terrace trekking, Hue for imperial history, or Phu Quoc island for a beach finish. We build these as 7, 10 or 14 night programmes with internal flights, hotels, guides and transfers bundled at net rates.

The local currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). US Dollars are accepted at many tourist-facing businesses, and credit cards are widely used in hotels and larger restaurants, though small vendors and rural areas remain cash-first. Vietnam is one of Asia's strongest value destinations, which makes it attractive for both mid-market and premium itineraries. Our net rates let agents protect healthy margins while still offering clients competitive package pricing.

DMC Quote gives travel agents net-rate access to a full Vietnam ground programme: contracted hotels in every city, overnight Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruises, private guided tours, airport and intercity transfers, domestic flight packaging and full MICE support for conferences and incentive groups. With instant confirmation, flexible payment terms and a 24/7 ground operations contact on +65 8948 0242, agents can build and confirm complete Vietnam itineraries from one platform. Get started via the Vietnam B2B agent portal.

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