Capture the once-in-a-year experiences when you travel to Vietnam in April! The seasonal transition is bringing a vibrant summer across the country with diverse activities from North to South. April offers favorable weather conditions, free from heavy rain or scorching heat, making it ideal for your travels! The destinations below are carefully curated by our team to provide you with authentic experiences amidst indigenous nature and culture, ranging from festivals, cuisines, and wildlife.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve - A Crisp Oasis For Early Summer
This is the best time to set foot in Pu Luong Nature Reserve and immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of fauna and flora here, amidst the crisp and fresh air. No longer long-lasting rain and yet to enter the scorching heat of summer, Pù Luông will provide you with a comfortable and refreshing experience with temperatures ranging from 22-30°C.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Additionally, venturing into the heart of Pu Luong promises you an unspoiled beauty of both nature and culture with an array of unique experiences: bamboo rafting, trekking through rice terraces in the green rice season to gain hands-on experience of Vietnamese farming, admiring water wheels, and learning about irrigation techniques of the Thai ethnic people, soaking in abundant waterfalls and exploring Pho Don – an authentic local market,… Then, when you venture into the hidden villages, you will have the chance to encounter Thai women weaving cloth under the old wooden eaves of their stilt houses. Starting from Pu Luong, it is flexible for you to expand the journey to a majestic waterfall and hot springs in Mai Chau & Van Ho by motorbike or car.
Bamboo rafting – Cham River, Pu Luong
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5 Days 4 Nights: Mai Chau Pu Luong – From fertile valleys to pristine jungle
3 Days 2 Nights: Mai Chau Pu Luong from fertile valleys to pristine jungle
And it doesn’t stop there! Located just over a 3-hour drive from Hanoi, this land is an ideal destination for you to take a break from your hectic schedule. In April, you will have a special opportunity to catch a trending idea in tourism – a Wellness Retreat in this land, which helps you purify your senses and rejuvenate yourself, specialized by Yoga sessions and Ayurvedic self-oil massage workshops.
Wellness Retreat in Pu Luong
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Hanoi - Season of flowers and delicate dishes with imbued scent
Grab the last chance to enjoy Hanoi before the summer heat drops, with the crisp air and gentle shine! This is the season of diverse flowers in Hanoi, where you can admire many types of flowers along the streets such as hoa ban (Bauhinia flowers), hoa sữa (milk flowers), or colorful clusters of hoa loa kèn (trumpet flowers) on the street, which is a feature of Hanoi only blooming in April.
While strolling around the bustling Old Quarters of Hanoi, take time to indulge in the unique local cuisine at eateries known only to locals, where we guarantee authentic flavors for you! This is also the season of refreshing desserts with floral fragrances, creating exquisite gifts from Hanoi such as pomelo-scented floating cakes, pomelo-scented tapioca, and jasmine-flavored tofu pudding, … Seize this special and delicate experience!
Making pomelo-scented floating cakes
TIPS: We’d like to inspire you to gain a comprehensive culinary experience through a cooking class at Tam Cuisine, where you’ll have a private kitchen and hands-on experience cooking traditional Hanoi dishes with Hanoian housewives. Afterward, you will savor a plate of pomelo-scented floating cakes (bánh trôi hương bưởi), a signature dish of the Vietnamese Cold Food Festival.
If you’re a culture enthusiast, don’t overlook authentic craft villages! Beyond the Quang Phu Cau incense village or the Bat Trang pottery village, Hanoi’s outskirts promise much more!
We’re willing to connect you with families with a tradition of craftsmanship and listen to the stories of the artisans.
Lantern Craft Village in Hanoi
Save your time for a unique Hanoi trip now:
Full-day trip: Hanoi Handicraft Villages
Ninh Binh - Poetic Enchantment of Butterfly & Firefly
Let’s capture the most charming moments of Ninh Binh in April! This land is well-known for its cultural value and historic site as the ancient capital of Vietnam, but we will provide you with a deep insight into the natural value of Ninh Binh, associated with National Park and wildlife, far from mass tourism.
Van Long Nature Reserve – Ninh Binh
Especially, April is a once-in-a-year opportunity for you to admire the enchanting beauty of Cuc Phuong National Park when it welcomes the butterfly and firefly season, crafting a poetic and wild scenery in this jungle. Just about 20km away, you’ll have an opportunity to gain a deep insight into the lives of rescued bears from wildlife trafficking in Vietnam.
Sampan ride in Van Long Nature Reserve – Ninh Binh
And don’t worry, we won’t let you miss out on the highlights of Ninh Binh with a traditional boat. But instead of Trang An, let’s venture into Van Long Nature Wetland Reserve by a sampan with a local to immerse yourself in the peaceful scenery of rural Vietnam, far away from the tourist crowds. Here, a nice sunset moment is also waiting for you!
Catch your chance to move to nature here:
Hoi An - Whale Worshiping Festival
April is the dry season in Hoi An, with an average temperature of about 24-25°C, ensuring you avoid unexpected rains. Especially, this time span will give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in an authentic yet lively cultural atmosphere with the Whale Worshiping Festival – the largest festival held on the 15th of March every year (according to the lunar calendar) by the fishermen of Hoi An fishing village. This traditional festival aims to pray for a fruitful fishing season and peace, with part of the rituals taking place at sea on decorated boats adorned with colorful lanterns. So excited to join!
Immerse yourself in an authentic cultural atmosphere in Hoi An
Furthermore, artists and craft villages are unmissable experiences to delve into Hoi An – a UNESCO Creative City with its prestigious artistic aspects. Along this journey, your stomach will also be feasted by the famous specialties of Hoi An such as cao lầu (pork rice noodles), mì Quảng (Quang noodles), cơm gà (chicken rice), bánh xèo (savory Vietnamese pancake), bún mắm nêm (rice vermicelli with smelly fish sauce).
Start your unmissable trip now:
Transition time in Vietnam embraces both a poetic and vibrant atmosphere, showcased in the corners of our country. Now, we’re ready to take you to admire and experience the most beautiful and authentic moments of the season, so pack your backpack now!
