Do you think September is a suitable time to do a tour like this? Or would it be miserable with the rain and humidity?

The most popular times to visit Vietnam are spring (February-April) and autumn (September-December) but because of the huge variations in latitude and altitude, there is no one best time to go to Vietnam. Temperatures vary from 4°C (39°F) in Sapa in winter to humid 36°C (97°F) days in Saigon in the middle of the dry season. The monsoons bring heavy rain to the south, and a cooler winter to the north. It's a good destination all year.

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NZ $630

Hiking in Sapa

5 days

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Start and end in Hanoi

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Hotel was very good, home stay was a good standard, meals were a good standard.
TT
Thomas, traveled in December
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Hiking in Sapa

5 days

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Start and end in Hanoi

4.0

1 traveler review

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Places You’ll See

Hanoi
Sapa

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Highlights

Explore Hanoi's French colonial architecture
Taste local snacks at Sapa's central market
Trek through terraces to Hang Da Village
Walk from Giang Ta Chai to Su Pan Village
End your trip with a free day in Hanoi

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Introduction

Day 1 Hanoi
Day 2 Sapa Trek
Day 3 Sapa Trek
Day 4 Sapa/Overnight Train
Day 5 Hanoi

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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Good
4.0
Itinerary
Good
4.0
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Average
3.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
4.5

TT
Thomas
· December 26th, 2018
Hotel was very good, home stay was a good...
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Great to read this review Thomas, thank you for sharing.
Trip date: December 2018

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5 days

Hiking in Sapa

From Hanoi to Hanoi

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Do you think September is a suitable time to do a tour like this? Or would it be miserable with the rain and humidity?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024
  The most popular times to visit Vietnam are spring (February-April) and autumn (September-December) but because of the huge variations in latitude and altitude, there is no one best time to go to Vietnam. Temperatures vary from 4°C (39°F) in Sapa in winter to humid 36°C (97°F) days in Saigon in the middle of the dry season. The monsoons bring heavy rain to the south, and a cooler winter to the north. It's a good destination all year.

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Vietnam
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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