Traveling alone is no longer an adventure reserved for hardened single people, more and more people are choosing to go on a single trip. Traveling alone is the promise of absolute freedom and reconnection with oneself and is a trend that is growing year by year. Each year, more and more travellers decide to go alone to discover Vietnam and return enchanted by this experience forever engraved in them!

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1. Vietnam, an extremely safe destination

One of the main concerns of the solo traveller is to choose a safe destination. This is good because Vietnam has long been at the top of the safest and most welcoming countries in Southeast Asia. Apart from a few pickpockets and a few purse robberies in certain districts of Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, it is very rare for tourists to be assaulted in Vietnam, the police firmly ensure the maintenance of public order.

For a trip to Vietnam with complete peace of mind, you just need to take the same precautions as in your country of origin. The biggest danger in Vietnam is perhaps to cut through the chaotic traffic to cross the street!

2. Travel alone to meet new people freely

Traveling alone responds to personal and individual aspirations, but one thing is certain, it transforms the individual. Solo travellers always return incredibly enriched, open-mind, and changed after a solo adventure. Going away accompanied most often pushes us not to make the effort to reach out to others and to stay in between ourselves, whereas going alone can allow us to create more intense and deeper exchanges with others.

A solo trip to Vietnam will help you make new acquaintances better and build friendships with other travellers and the local population. Solo traveling allows you to overcome your fears and lack of confidence. While being open to new encounters, it is also a very good opportunity to disconnect from the world and refocus on the essentials, to better reveal yourself.

3. The sympathy capital of the Vietnamese is infinite

If Vietnam is one of the best destinations for a solo trip, it is also because the locals will know how to welcome you perfectly. The Vietnamese are known for their friendliness and great hospitality. On public transport, on a café terrace, on a park bench, in a bar, or around a shared table in a street restaurant, you will have every chance of chatting with the local population who are always inclined to discuss with a traveller especially if this one is alone.

Make the choice to spend one or more nights with the locals, it will be an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and to taste the Vietnamese hospitality around a nice meal and a few glasses of alcohol from rice.

4. Great flexibility in the organization of stays and activities

A solo traveller is often the reign of freedom. You organize your trip as you see fit, according to your desires and at your own pace. Nobody is forcing you to do anything. You have great freedom in the organization of your stay and in the choice of your activities. You can concoct a tailor-made trip with a local travel agency beforehand or, once there, organize your day-to-day trip according to your mood at the time.

In Vietnam, it is quite possible to book activities and tours at the last moment. If you use the services of a guide, you can make the most of their explanations and have a truly privileged relationship with them. You also have the option of joining a group for certain activities such as a cooking class or a cruise in the magical Halong Bay. It's up to you!

5. Vietnam, an inexpensive destination even alone

It is true that together it is easier to cover expenses, from accommodation to transport, and this is an important aspect. But have no fear, traveling alone in Vietnam does not necessarily cost more than two people. Transport, accommodation, restaurants, and activities, there is something for every budget. A single watchword: have fun and enjoy all the wonderful discoveries that Vietnam has to offer!

* Feedback from Christine, a solo traveller returning from Vietnam

“I had an amazing 3-week solo trip to Vietnam. It was the first time I tried the experiment and it was a total success. Part of the trip, in the north of the country, was organized by a local agency, and for the rest of the trip, I organized it day by day. Unlike my other trips which were accompanied, the one in Vietnam allowed me to make very nice encounters with the Vietnamese and some travellers. But what I particularly appreciated was being able to travel at my own pace, without making any concessions, and taking the time, my time! I’ll do it again without any hesitation!!!”

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