Choose a spring tour

Customers book Tet holiday tours at Vietravel Can Tho. Photo: KIEU MAI

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc (Ninh Kieu ward) said: “This year's Tet holiday is quite long, so my group of friends and I plan to start our trip on the 4th day of Tet. Our destination is Ba Den Mountain because we want to make a pilgrimage at the beginning of the year, and it also coincides with the many spring festival activities taking place there.”

In fact, during the Lunar New Year, pilgrimage tours always attract tourists because of the custom of visiting temples to pray for family peace and good fortune at the beginning of the year. Accordingly, destinations such as Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh), Yen Tu (Quang Ninh), Linh Ung Pagoda (Da Nang), Con Dao ( Ho Chi Minh City), Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh), and temples in Tien Giang and Can Tho... are all popular choices for tourists. At the beginning of the year, these locations also offer many attractive festivals that draw visitors, such as the Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival in the year of the Horse 2026, taking place from February 17th to March 18th, 2026 (the 1st to 30th day of the first lunar month) at the Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area.

According to travel agencies, along with spiritual tours combined with cultural exploration, destinations in Lam Dong, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Quang Ninh, etc., remain popular.

Ms. Le Dinh Minh Thy, Director of Vietravel Can Tho, said: “The trend of choosing short-day tours, spiritual tours, and journeys by road is becoming increasingly clear, especially among family and group travelers. This is considered a suitable solution to optimize costs in the context of domestic airfares being usually high at this time. Understanding market trends, Vietravel continues to design specialized Tet holiday products, closely following the trends of multi-generational tourism, experiential tourism, green tourism, and pilgrimage tourism for peace and blessings.”

Accordingly, itineraries such as: Ha Long - Yen Tu - Quang Ninh Museum - Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Tourist Area - Hanoi; Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Fansipan Legend - Hanoi - Ha Long Bay; Ha Giang - Lung Cu - Dong Van - Lo Lo Chai Village - Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Ba Be Lake - Hanoi; Hue - Phong Nha - Ba Na - Hoi An - Da Nang; Phu Yen - Quy Nhon - Eo Gió - Ky Co - Nhon Ly Fishing Village - Experiencing the culinary essence of the Nẫu region; Da Lat - Bobla Waterfall - Delight Park Da Lat - L'angfarm Center - Fresh Garden - Experiencing the Da Lat vintage boat - Trai Mat... all attract a large number of tourists choosing to travel during the spring season.

Especially during the Lunar New Year holiday, tours to the Southwestern region of Vietnam are always in high demand thanks to the festive atmosphere of the South and the scenic beauty of the riverine and orchard landscapes. Many tour packages exploring the Mekong Delta during Tet are offered by travel companies: Sa Dec - Tan Quy Dong Flower Village - Southern Spring Colors; Pilgrimage to Long An - Tien Giang - Enjoying vegetarian cuisine; Can Tho - Ca Mau - Ca Mau Cape - Bac Lieu - Soc Trang. Accordingly, Vietravel, Vietluxtour, Saigon Tourist, Ido Travel, Mekong Smile... all have many attractive tour packages exploring the Mekong Delta, especially tours exploring the riverine and orchard landscapes, floating markets, flower villages, etc.

According to travel companies, tour prices for Tet (Lunar New Year) this year have increased by approximately 5%-20%, depending on the destination and itinerary. Travel businesses have proactively worked early with transportation, accommodation, and service partners; many are developing flexible Free & Easy packages or combos, allowing tourists to choose services or itineraries according to their preferences.

Mr. Lam Hoang Nhut (Cai Rang ward) said: “To be proactive about the trip, our group chose service packages according to our shared preferences and budget. Our goal is to experience and explore the destination, so we will save on accommodation and food costs.” Meanwhile, Ms. Tran Thi Truc Ngan (Tan An ward) said: “My family chose resort packages in Phu Quoc because we wanted to spend time resting and having fun during Tet. We prioritized private space for the family, allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves comfortably.”

According to travel agencies, tours for this year's Tet holiday were sold early and sales remained stable. Domestic tours also reached 70-80% of the projected target, with a significant increase in family groups.

AI LAM

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/chon-tour-du-xuan-a197861.html