Vietnamese tourists book autumn tours early

Autumn in Hokkaido, Japan

Flamingo Redtours Communications Manager Vu Bich Hue said that the demand for Vietnamese tourists planning to travel in the fall began to increase sharply from mid-July, when most of them had completed their summer vacation plans this year. The number of customers booking autumn tours at Flamingo Redtours increased by 15-20% depending on the destination compared to the same period last year.

Northeast Asia, including destinations such as South Korea, Taiwan and mainland China, are the most popular destinations for Vietnamese tourists. According to Ms. Hue, the cool climate, unique autumn scenery and affordable prices are the reasons why autumn tours attract tourists.

According to CEO Tang Tat Hieu of CENTours, Japan will be an "explosive" destination this fall due to its low prices and attractive itineraries for tourists of all ages. The golden route such as Osaka - Kyoto - Nagoya - Fuji - Tokyo is often chosen by Vietnamese tourists. The cost of 6 days and 5 nights for this journey is about 25 million VND. Mr. Hieu said that before the pandemic, tourists traveling on this route cost about 40 million VND. Currently, there are a number of low-cost airlines, the yen has decreased, so Vietnamese tourists benefit more.

Nguyen Hoai Phuong, a tourist from Hanoi, "closed" four tickets to Taiwan in November with prices starting from over 13 million VND per person from early July. Phuong said that this year, international tour prices are cheaper or equal to domestic ones, so people tend to travel internationally more. If you book close to the date, the price will be higher or the tickets will be sold out on the desired dates. Last year, Phuong chose Korea for her fall trip, but she only booked tickets close to the departure date, around mid-October.

General Director Nguyen Huu Cuong of Trang An Travel said that after the summer peak, international tours in the fall have started to attract customers' attention early. Many customers have booked tours since the beginning of the year, the number of customers booking tours early this year has increased by 20% compared to last year. In addition to traditional tours, many tourists this year choose Lijiang because of the direct charter flight, 2-hour flight time, and simple visa procedures. Flights depart from Cat Bi airport, Hai Phong on the 3rd, 5th, and 7th of every week. Tour prices are considered cheap by many tourists, from 15.9 million VND for the 5-day Dali - Lijiang - Shangrila itinerary.

Autumn in Korea

Jiuzhaigou in autumn is considered the "perfect choice" for Vietnamese tourists who love romance and are passionate about China's natural scenery, besides the "hot" routes of Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou.

Good tour prices are also an advantage for tourists to travel a lot this fall. Deputy General Director Pham Anh Vu of Viet Tourism Media JSC said that many autumn tours range from 15 to 35 million VND. Of which, the cost of traveling to Japan ranges from 21 to 35 million VND, to Korea from 15 to 21 million VND, to Taiwan from 13 to 15 million VND. Tours to China cost 17 to 19 million VND.

This year, the Fly and Cruise program combining flights and cruises: Keelung (Taiwan) - Okinawa (Japan) suggested by the Japan Tourism Bureau and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau also attracted tourists. The advantage of this tour is that visitors can go to Japan by cruise ship, docking at intermediate destinations without needing a visa, according to Ms. Hue.

Vietluxtour Communications Director Tran Thi Bao Thu said that in addition to international destinations, the Northeast - Northwest region of Vietnam is also of interest to many Southern tourists thanks to its cool weather and unique landscapes. Routes such as Hanoi - Sa Pa - Ha Giang are of most interest to Southern tourists. Many tourists book tours from early summer, around May - June. The number of tourists booking tours early has increased by 25% compared to the same period last year.

Tourists visit Ha Giang tea hills

High-end destinations with a cost of 60-90 million VND such as Europe - America to see red leaves and South Africa in the purple phoenix flower season are also of interest to Vietnamese tourists. However, currently, the number of tourists going to Northeast Asian destinations still accounts for the majority of Vietnamese travel companies, about 60-70%.

A representative of Trang An Travel said that this year, Vietnamese tourists are spending a lot of money on distant markets. The number of customers buying tours increased by about 20% compared to last year. According to CEO Hieu of CENTours, the number of tourists this year doubled compared to the same period in 2023 because Vietnamese people are no longer affected economically by the pandemic as much as in previous years.

Vietluxtour representative said that to get a good price, tourists should book early and choose a departure time that is different from peak time. Tourists who have not had time to travel in the summer can take advantage of one of the most beautiful seasons of the year when services are not overloaded and prices are affordable.

TH (according to VnExpress)

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