Domestic tours attract tourists.

The five-day holiday (from Wednesday, April 30th to Sunday, May 4th) is ideal for families and groups of friends to relax, have fun, and travel together. During this time, travel agencies introduce many attractive tour programs, and destinations also offer many promotional programs to stimulate tourism.

Domestic tours and tours focusing on historical roots attract tourists.

This year's April 30th and May 1st holidays have seen a reversal in travel trends. While in previous years, most tourists chose overseas tours, this year there has been a significant increase in domestic tour sales, particularly historical and cultural tours.

Tourists visiting the Sac Forest.

April and May are the hot months, so tourists still prefer beach tours or cities with cooler climates. Specifically, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Nang , Quy Nhon, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Phan Thiet… are popular destinations. According to travel agencies, these destinations offer a variety of experiences and services at different price points, from budget-friendly to mid-range and luxury, making them a popular choice for many groups of travelers. Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Gia Han (Ninh Kieu district) said: “Our group is considering Phu Quoc or Da Nang, because both places have beaches and diverse experiences. However, the airfare is quite high.” Sharing the same view, Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Thuy (Ninh Kieu district) said: “Airfare is still high this year. Therefore, considering the finances for our family of four, we chose land-based tours, such as to Ba Ria - Vung Tau or Phan Thiet. A trip of about 2-3 days is suitable for resting before resuming work.”

According to Huynh Thi Tuyet Ngoc (An Giang), a group of young people, "We chose tours to Northwest Vietnam because we wanted a change of scenery and cooler weather. We planned everything ourselves, found our own plane tickets and accommodation. We hope to save money, and the itinerary suits our group's preferences." Accordingly, independent travel is also a trend chosen by many groups of tourists this travel season.

To meet this demand, travel agencies also offer many "Free and Easy" programs so that customers can freely choose services. Destinations in the North such as Sapa (Lao Cai), Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Moc Chau; or heritage destinations such as Hue, Hoi An, Ninh Binh; and destinations close to nature and ecology in the West such as Can Tho, Ca Mau, Ben Tre… are often preferred.

Besides beach and nature tourism, cultural and historical tourism is also popular this year. The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification took place in Ho Chi Minh City, so tours to the city to watch parades and visit historical sites attracted a large number of tourists. Accordingly, travel agencies developed and introduced many historical tours and journeys to historical sites.

Specifically, Vietravel offers a range of "Journey of Memories" tours with diverse packages from 2 to 5 days, suitable for various groups: students, veterans, and multi-generational families. The tour will take visitors to explore historical landmarks such as the Independence Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Truong Son Cemetery, Hien Luong Bridge - Ben Hai River, etc. Visitors will interact with historical witnesses, including veterans and historians, and hear stories about the Ho Chi Minh Campaign and the Truong Son Front. Meanwhile, Saigontourist Travel Service Company is launching a special tour called "50 Years - Returning to the Beloved South." This 4-day, 3-night tour takes visitors to historical sites such as the Independence Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Central Committee Headquarters of the Southern Region (Tay Ninh). Vietluxtour also offers a "Legend of the Heroes" tour for history enthusiasts. According to this tour itinerary, visitors will visit the Rung Sac historical site - the base of the 10th Regiment, associated with the heroic battles of the special forces from 1966 to April 30, 1975, Can Gio Monkey Island, Rung Sac Cemetery, and Cu Chi Tunnels.

Many attractive promotional programs

In Can Tho, to stimulate tourism, many travel agencies and destinations have introduced attractive promotional programs during this period. Ido Travel Can Tho has 8 Mekong Delta tour programs departing from Can Tho with discounts of 10-15%, including trips to explore floating markets or Son Island with prices starting from only 315,000 VND/person/tour.

Young children visit the zoo at Cantho Eco Resort.

Destinations also offer discounts of 20-30% on services. Specifically, My Khanh Tourist Village offers a 20-30% discount depending on the service, applicable to groups of 10 or more people. In addition, from April 30th to May 4th, My Khanh Tourist Village will host the 2025 Mekong Delta Specialty Festival with the theme "Colors of the Southern Riverine Region." The event is expected to feature approximately 50 stalls selling specialties, OCOP products, traditional cakes, and various fruits from provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region. There will also be a series of fun and entertainment activities: boat racing, lottery show, My Khanh floating market, exploring fruit orchards, and enjoying local market cuisine…

Cantho Eco Resort is running a "Celebrating Victory" program with many discounted room rates and entertainment services, including a 20% discount on Spa services and a 20% discount on entrance tickets to the fruit orchards/Eco Farm tours. From April 30th to May 4th, Cantho Eco Resort is also organizing many activities for guests to enjoy: an Eco-friendly rural market, and musical and theatrical performances to celebrate the national holiday. Especially on the evenings of April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd, there will be traditional Vietnamese folk music performances, lottery shows, and acoustic performances free of charge for guests within the Cantho Eco Resort grounds.

Tourists visit the plum orchards at My Khanh Tourist Village.

Ong De Eco-tourism Village (Phong Dien district) is also launching many promotional programs with combo discounts of 10% or more for groups of 10 or more people, valid from April 20th to May 10th. In addition, destinations such as Song Hau Farm Eco-tourism Area (Co Do district) offer discounts of 20-24% depending on the service, Tuan Tuong Eco-tourism Area (Phong Dien district) offers free entry, and the Purple House (Cai Rang district) offers a 15% discount on tickets, applicable to groups from travel agencies…

Text and photos: AI LAM

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