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Vietnam eSIM
7 data plans · from $6.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from $6.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Viettel Mobile, MobiFone, Vinaphone.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
17 plans for Vietnam, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 11 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
11 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Viettel Mobile, MobiFone, Vinaphone.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Vietnam — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Vietnam is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Vietnam, then connects automatically to Viettel Mobile, MobiFone, Vinaphone on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Vietnam plans start at $6.99 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Vietnam is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Pho
Rice noodle soup with beef or chicken, fresh herbs, and an aromatic broth.
Hanoi (Phở Gia Truyền Bát Đàn)
Banh Mi
French-Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with pate, meats, pickled veggies, and cilantro.
Ho Chi Minh City or Hoi An
Bun Cha
Grilled pork served in a sweet and savory broth with rice noodles and fresh greens.
Hanoi
Cao Lau
Chewy noodles topped with pork, greens, and crunchy croutons in a rich gravy.
Vietnam connectivity guide
Vietnam has cheap, fast and unusually widespread mobile data — coverage reaches further into rural and mountainous areas than most countries at a similar level of development. The gaps are in the far north, on the water and in the caves. This guide covers which networks you get, where the signal actually stops, the ride-hailing dependency that shapes a Vietnamese trip, and how much data one consumes.
Read the full Vietnam guide →Hoi An
Banh Xeo
Crispy savory crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce.
Ho Chi Minh City / Central Vietnam
Mi Quang
Turmeric-infused noodles with a small amount of concentrated broth, pork, and shrimp.
Da Nang / Central Vietnam
Com Tam
Broken rice plate topped with grilled pork chop, egg meatloaf, and pickled vegetables.
Ho Chi Minh City
Cha Ca
Turmeric-marinated fish fried at the table with heaps of dill and green onions.
Hanoi (Cha Ca La Vong)
Banh Cuon
Steamed fermented rice batter filled with seasoned minced pork and wood ear mushrooms.
Hanoi
Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee)
Strong robusta coffee topped with a frothy, sweet whipped egg yolk and condensed milk.
Hanoi (Cafe Giang)
Ha Long BayQuang Ninh
Iconic emerald waters dotted with thousands of towering limestone islands topped with rainforests.
1 to 2 days · book ahead
Hoi An Ancient TownHoi An
Exceptionally well-preserved trading port from the 15th-19th century, famous for tailoring and lanterns.
2 days
Cu Chi TunnelsHo Chi Minh City
An immense network of connecting underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers.
Half day · book ahead
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National ParkQuang Binh
Spectacular karst mountains and massive cave systems, including the world's largest, Son Doong.
2 to 3 days · book ahead
Imperial City (The Citadel)Hue
Walled enclosure and former imperial capital during the Nguyen dynasty.
Half day
War Remnants MuseumHo Chi Minh City
Deeply moving exhibits relating to the Vietnam War and the first Indochina War.
2 to 3 hours
Fansipan / Sapa TerracesLao Cai
Trek through cascading rice terraces and summit the highest peak in Indochina via cable car or foot.
2 to 3 days · book ahead
Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge)Da Nang
Mountain resort famous for the Golden Bridge held by two giant stone hands.
Full day · book ahead
Domestic Flights
Airlines like Vietnam Airlines and VietJet connect major hubs (Hanoi, Da Nang, HCMC).
$30 - $100
Sleeper Trains (Reunification Express)
Trains running the length of the country with soft sleeper cabins.
$40 - $80
Sleeper Buses
Buses equipped with reclining flat seats, connecting most towns.
$10 - $25
Motorbike Rental
Renting automatic or manual scooters locally.
$5 - $10 per day
Ride-hailing
Grab, Gojek, Be
Grab is dominant. Motorbike taxis (GrabBike) are extremely cheap and fast for solo travelers.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Minor closures; major cities remain active. |
| Hung Kings' Festival | 10th day of the 3rd lunar month | Locals travel heavily; transport books up quickly. |
| Reunification Day | April 30 | Often combined with Labour Day for a major domestic holiday. Extreme crowds at tourist sites. |
| International Labour Day | May 1 | Heavy domestic travel and crowded beaches/attractions. |
| National Day | September 2 | Major domestic travel, fireworks in big cities, some closures. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.