HCMC – An increasing number of visitors are opting for domestic tours for the upcoming Tet holiday, which begins on February 10.
Vu Hai Sam, deputy director of the domestic tourism division at Saigontourist Travel, said tours to northern provinces, priced at between VND9 million and VND15 million per guest, have been drawing in travelers.
Tours to central and southern Vietnam destinations, including Bao Loc, Nha Trang, Dalat, Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc, and Danang, are still available for booking until the departure date. These tours typically span 2-5 days and are priced from VND4.3 million per guest.
Saigontourist is currently accepting last-minute registrations for Tet tours. The company is looking to serve over 28,000 domestic and international tourists during the Lunar New Year, a 20% increase compared to the same period last year.
A representative of the leading travel firm in HCMC said there has seen a notable surge in Tet tour bookings from overseas Vietnamese in the lead-up to Tet, accounting for up to 80% of the total.
