Vietnam, one country, several journeys

Yes, for mainland Vietnam most Indian passport holders apply for an e-Visa in advance through Vietnam's official portal, valid up to 90 days. Phu Quoc Island is the exception: if you fly or sail directly there from outside Vietnam (not via the mainland first), Indian citizens can enter visa-free for up to 30 days. We plan the right option once we know your route; confirm current rules on the official e-visa portal before you fly.

It depends on the region, since the country runs the length of a monsoon system. The North (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa) is best September to November or March to April; the South (Saigon, the Mekong, Phu Quoc) is best December to April, avoiding its wetter months; Central Vietnam (Hue, Hoi An) is driest January to August. September to April works reasonably well for most of the country at once.

You can, but we usually don't recommend it on a first trip — the two ends sit a full day apart by road and have quite different climates and pace. Most journeys we design pick one region (North, South, or Phu Quoc alone) and give it the time it deserves; a combined trip works better at 14+ days.

The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Domestic flights connect Hanoi, Da Nang, Saigon and Phu Quoc quickly; trains and cars cover shorter regional hops, and cities are easy by taxi or ride-hailing apps.