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Should I travel in low season?

TB (summary) November 17, 2024 12:12

Tourists traveling in the low season have many advantages such as less crowding, cheaper costs and many new experiences.

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Low season travel has many advantages over high season.

In Vietnam, summer is considered the peak tourist season with many activities and festivals, the low season depends on the weather and region, usually falls at the end of the year, from November to before Tet.

The end of the year is a busy time for many people. In the Central region, this is the rainy season, with bad weather. Tourists during this period are mainly international visitors. However, many people still choose to travel during the low season because of some advantages.

Low cost

Airfares and hotel rooms are cheap during the low season because supply exceeds demand. Round-trip airfares on Vietnam Airlines to Quy Nhon during the peak summer season range from 5-6 million VND, but during the low season in November or December, the price is around 2-2.5 million VND.

Hotel room prices are similar. A resort in the Da Nang - Hoi An area costs 5 million VND per night in the summer, and is always fully booked. Currently, the price is around 3.5 million VND. In the low season, visitors can choose a room with a sea view for the same price.

The lower segment hotel systems currently have prices under 500,000 VND at the end of the year, the price in other periods is about 700,000 - 1 million VND per night, depending on the time, there are additional charges. In addition, promotional programs also focus on the low season.

Not crowded

Low season means fewer tourists. Visitors do not have to crowd beaches, tourist attractions, wait for ferries, it is not difficult to take photos without people, and the quality of service is also higher.

In the summer, it takes 3-4 hours for tourists to cross the ferry at Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, in November, the ferry crossing time around noon on Saturday is only about 15 minutes. The return time on Sunday afternoon is longer, about an hour. In Cat Ba, the beaches of Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2 are almost empty, while the weather is suitable for swimming.

Similarly, wandering around Hoi An ancient town at the end of the year, tourists do not have to jostle with the crowd, worry about taking photos of other people or wait their turn to release sky lanterns along the Hoai River. Tourists are mainly foreigners traveling individually or in small groups, without making noise.

Find new experiences

Off-season travel is suitable for those who want to live slowly. Visitors can sit and watch the long coastline in the Central region, or hide in a seaside cafe, drink a hot cup of tea, read a book, and enjoy the cool feeling of the sea and the fresh air.

However, the low season of tourism means bad weather and travel experiences. Tourists need to be mentally prepared for some undesirable experiences. Check the weather before traveling or choose the time that suits you. In addition, you need to be mentally prepared to avoid disappointment if things do not go as expected.

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