Vietnam Tours From Usa & Canada
Promote Vietnam with tourists from the US and Canada
The United States and Canada are one of the leading markets in Vietnam's tourism attraction strategy. These two countries all have developed economies, high incomes and great spending capacity.
In the first 4 months of 2019, international visitors to Vietnam reached nearly 6 million, an increase of 7.6% over the same period in 2018, of which arrivals from the US increased by 6.7%, Canada by 4.1%.
For tourists from US, many people choose Vietnam as their favorite destination
Many major American newspapers and magazines voted Vietnam as an ideal tourist destination. With many beautiful landscapes and high quality service, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for American tourists. The number of tourists from the US in 5/2019 reached 48,237 arrivals, an increase of 78.7% compared to April 2019.
US is always in the top 10 markets for international tourists to Vietnam. In 2018, Vietnam tourism industry organized a series of Vietnam tourism promotion events in the US with the goal of attracting 1 million US tourists by 2020.
In early 2019, Vietnam's aviation industry received the FAA type 1 safety rating certificate (CAT 1 - part of the international air safety assessment program IASA). This is an important condition that opens up opportunities for Vietnamese airlines to open direct flights to the US, one of the factors that have a great influence on attracting US tourists to Vietnam.
Interests of tourists from the US
American tourists especially like the type of cultural tourism because they can both visit and learn about the diverse culture in Vietnam. The place is favored by many tourists such as Hanoi capital with a thousand-year history of civilization, Hoi An ancient town, craft villages, festivals and culinary enjoyment.
Resort tourism is also the type chosen by many Americans when coming to Vietnam. With more than 3200km of coastline with many beautiful bays and islands, Vietnam has many ideal areas to develop this type of vacation tourism, especially sea tourism.
Tourism discovery: This is a new type of tourism developed in Vietnam but especially attractive to American tourists. It is possible to mention the Son Doong cave in Vietnam which was dubbed the "largest cave in the world".
According to a survey for American tourists, most of them are satisfied with Vietnam and proved to be particularly interested in food and transport in Vietnam.
For tourists from Canada
Canadian tourists to Vietnam has tended to increase in recent years. However, the number of Canadian tourists to Vietnam is not much, with 138,242 visitors in 2017 and 104,057 visitors in the first 8 months of 2018.
The relationship between Vietnam and Canada is considered to be in the best time in all fields. In particular, a community of about 250,000 Vietnamese in Canada is becoming an important bridge to promote cooperation between the two countries. With human factors, rich culture, arts and cuisine, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for many Canadians.
The best time to come to Vietnam for US and Canada tourists
What is the appropriate time to conduct Vietnam tours from US and Canada? The time from September to March next year will be the best time to visit Vietnam, this time is autumn and winter in the North, the South is also not hot, this is also the peak season of international visitors to Vietnam. If you travel at this time you will feel most comfortable, served in the most thoughtful way, the best service and the quietest. In addition, if you visit Vietnam at this time, you will experience both winter and summer in Vietnam.
Flights from the US to Vietnam
The average flight time from the US to Vietnam is about 19 hours. Transit locations when flying from the US to Vietnam:
For flights operated by Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, JAL, China Southern, China Airlines will depart from Los Angeles to transit in cities: Hongkong, Taipei, Tokyo, and Guangzhou.
Flights from Philadelphia operated by Amecian Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Delta, British Airways, Thai Airways, Korean Air and China Eastern will be transited in cities: London, Bangkok, Detroit, Seoul, Shanghai.
Flights from New York operated by Air France, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Emirates, Air China, EVA Air, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and United Airlines will be transited in cities: Paris , Hongkong, Dubai, Beijing, Taipei, Frankfurt, London, Bangkok.
Transit flights in Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul are operated by EVA Air, ANA, Korean Air, and Aniana with the departure location in Seattle.
For flights departing from Boston operated by Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates airlines, JAL will transit in cities: Hongkong, London, Dubai, Tokyo.
Some flights from Canada to Vietnam
For flights departing from Toronto to Saigon operated by Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, transit in Hong Kong will have a flight time of 18 hours.
For flights departing from Vancouver to Saigon exploited by Philippine Airlines, transit in Manila will have a flight time of 16 hours.
For flights departing from Ottawa to Saigon operated by ANA, Air Canada and transit in Tokyo, Calgary will have flight time of 21 hours and 20 minutes.
Flight of Dragonair and Air Canada airlines departing from Toronto to Hanoi, transit in Hongkong will have flight time of 19 hours and 25 minutes.
Flights of Vietnam Airlines and Air Canada depart from Vancouver to Hanoi, transit in Seoul will have flight time of 14 hours and 55 minutes.
Vietnam visa for US and Canada tourists
Citizens from US and Canada need a tourist visa to enter Vietnam for tourist purposes.
The best way to obtain a valid Vietnam tourist visa for US and Canadian citizens is to apply for a visa at the airport. This way is currently preferred by many international visitors due to the benefits it brings, including: convenient, simple, fast processing and time saving. Visitors with this type of visa are allowed to enter Vietnam through one of 5 international airports: Noi Bai Airport - Hanoi, Cat Bi Airport - Hai Phong, Da Nang Airport, Cam Ranh Airport - Khanh Hoa, Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh city.
To obtain a visa of this type, you need to send your passport, schedule of arrival and departure to us, we will ask for a visa approval for you. After this dispatch, you will be allowed to board the plane and get a visa stamp at the Vietnam airport.
The main destinations in Vietnam are for tourists from US and Canada
If you have about 2 weeks in Vietnam, we suggest 10 destinations in Vietnam that you should not miss: Hanoi, Sapa, Halong bay, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh city , Can Tho, Phu Quoc.
Explore the 10 most beautiful places in Vietnam, you will know there are beautiful natural attractions, the diversity of traditional culture, and the friendliness of the Vietnamese people.
Discover Vietnam with our Vietnam tour packages from Usa & Canada
To have a perfect trip to Vietnam, please choose one of our Vietnam tour packages instead of ordering the service yourself, the benefits you will receive are:
- You will save more money than you set up the service yourself
- Save time, no headaches thinking about services
- You have a tour complete with major destinations in Vietnam
- Best service, support you 24/7 throughout the journey
- Travel safer with the help of local guides
Some Vietnam tour packages from Usa & Canada
Grand Indochina Tour
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Best of Vietnam
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Discover Cambodia and Vietnam
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Vietnam Discovery
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Amazing Vietnam
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Explore Vietnam
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Vietnam Family Vacation
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Romance Vietnam
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Best of Vietnam and Cambodia
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