Vietnam Tours From Canada

From Pearson (YYZ), the most comfortable routings are one-stop over the Pacific via Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong, with total journey times of roughly 20–26 hours. Air Canada sells one-stop Toronto–Vietnam itineraries; routings via Istanbul are another option. Gulf hubs such as Doha and Dubai have seen repeated airspace disruption in 2026, so treat them as subject to current schedules.

Our tip: book an open-jaw ticket – into Hanoi, home from Ho Chi Minh City – so you never retrace your steps inside Vietnam. And if the thought of a single 24-hour travel day is daunting, a stopover night in Tokyo or Seoul on the way out is often worth more than any upgrade.

Vancouver (YVR) is Canada’s shortest jumping-off point: one stop via Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul or Hong Kong, roughly 16–20 hours in total. Air Canada also sells one-stop itineraries from YVR to Vietnam.

Looking ahead, an expanded Canada–Vietnam air agreement allows up to 14 weekly passenger flights in each direction, and Air Canada has announced plans to launch Ho Chi Minh City service in 2027, subject to government approval. The Canadian gateway has not been announced yet, so we suggest booking 2027 trips on today’s one-stop options and keeping an eye on the news.

Montrealers have a route that few others think of: fly to Paris and connect onto Vietnam Airlines’ nonstop service from Charles de Gaulle to Hanoi (Ho Chi Minh City subject to current schedules). The alternatives are one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, or via Istanbul. Expect roughly 20–26 hours in total, depending on the connection.

Our tip: Hanoi’s French-era boulevards, opera house and cafés give Québécois travellers a curious sense of familiarity on the first evening. French-speaking guides are available on request – mention it when you enquire so we can book one early.

From Calgary (YYC), the usual plan is a short hop to Vancouver and then one of the trans-Pacific connections via an Asian hub. It adds a leg, but it also gives Albertans the most routing choice. Vietnam is 14 hours ahead of Calgary in winter.

Vietnam has three broad climates – north, centre and south – so the best route depends on your dates. Our month-by-month guide has the detail; here is how Canadian holidays fit.

• Winter break (Toronto District School Board: 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027): warm, dry weather in Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and the islands; Hanoi is cool, so pack a jacket for the evenings.
• The snowbird months (January–March): in our experience as trip planners, this is when Canadian retirees take their longest trips. The south and the central coast are pleasant, and 3–4 weeks with a beach finish is very achievable.
• March Break (TDSB: 15–19 March 2027): one of the best windows for a family trip from north to south. Quebec’s semaine de relâche and other provinces’ breaks fall on different dates – check your school board.
• Summer (July–August): hot and humid with tropical rain in the north and south, but the central coast around Hoi An and Da Nang is at its sunniest. We plan summer trips around the centre, Ha Long Bay and the northern mountains.

The full Toronto calendar is on the TDSB key dates page (school year 8 September 2026 – 29 June 2027).

Visa. Canadians are not on Vietnam’s visa-exemption lists. Apply for the official e-visa only at evisa.gov.vn: up to 90 days, government fee US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry, about three working days to process. Resellers charge more for the same thing. Going to Cambodia and back? Choose multiple entry. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond arrival, with blank pages. Our e-visa guide explains each step.

Money. The currency is the Vietnamese dong; check xe.com for today’s rate against the Canadian dollar. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at 4–5★ hotels and upscale restaurants. You will want some dong for markets, small towns and tips; ATMs are common in the cities, but limits and fees vary, so check with your bank before you go.

Power. Canadian Type A plugs fit most Vietnamese sockets, and many sockets take round pins too. The voltage is 220 V, 50 Hz: chargers marked 100–240 V are fine, but a 120 V-only hair dryer needs a converter. Some sockets are ungrounded, so three-prong plugs may need an adapter.

Time. Canadian daylight saving time ends on 1 November 2026 and returns on 14 March 2027 (Saskatchewan does not change); Vietnam stays on UTC+7 all year. Our team works while you sleep, so answers are usually there in the morning.

Ho Chi Minh City airports. The new Long Thanh International Airport (LTH) is expected to take long-haul flights from 2027 – check which Ho Chi Minh City airport is on your ticket (Tan Son Nhat, SGN, or Long Thanh, LTH). We arrange your transfer from either.

Because the journey is long, Canadians tend to make it count: two weeks at the very least, often three or four in winter. In our experience, the trips that work best mix busy days with genuinely free ones – an afternoon in a Hoi An café, a slow morning on a Mekong river boat – and add a neighbouring country while you are in the region.

• Essential Indochina for Couples, from US$2,380 per person. Seventeen days from Luang Prabang in Laos to Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An (with two free days), Saigon and the Mekong Delta, finishing at Angkor Wat. A natural fit for a long winter escape.
• Vietnam & Cambodia – 16 days, from US$2,572 per person (based on 3–4 adults; domestic flights quoted separately). The same page lists the Best of Vietnam 14-day trip from US$1,455 on the same basis – a good choice for families over March Break.
• Indochina Revealed – 20 days, from US$3,400 per person. Vietnam north to south, then Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos, and Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

Prices are the “from” prices listed on each tour page; tour-page prices are based on 2 travellers sharing unless noted, and your final price is confirmed for your dates. International flights are not included. Every itinerary is private and can be changed – add rest days, a beach stay or a stopover as you like.

Call or WhatsApp our North American number +1 929 491 2828 – no international call needed – or email [email protected]. Tell us your home airport, your dates and who is coming, and we will get you a free tailor-made itinerary.

Flight, visa and holiday information checked October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change – confirm before booking. Sources: Air Canada media release · Air Canada flights to Vietnam · Vietnam e-visa portal · TDSB key dates · timeanddate.com (DST) · Long Thanh Airport (VnEconomy).