Should I book a Tet tour early?

My whole family (6 people) plans to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to visit relatives and then go on vacation to Phu Quoc. I have looked at individual services such as air tickets, rooms, transportation, accommodation and am wondering how to book at a reasonable price.

Also, is it too early to book now because I see that closer to the date, there are many discount deals, flights are also increased, prices can be lower.

Reply:

According to Ms. Tran Thi Bao Thu, Marketing and Communications Director of Vietluxtour, during the New Year and Lunar New Year this year, the MICE, inbound, outbound and domestic individual tour markets are expected to have good growth rates, but not breakthroughs. Attractive destinations in Northeast Asia and many promotional programs will attract Vietnamese tourists. The domestic market is under a lot of competitive pressure because service prices are still quite high.

Ms. Thu said that normally for travel services for the Lunar New Year, many families book very early, from October. They can book individual services or in combos and packages.

“Travelers who book early will have more options for routes, times and services that suit their needs and those of their families,” said Ms. Thu, adding that there are not always discount deals or additional flights to reduce prices, so it is advisable to book all services early.

Many families often prefer to book all services themselves for comfort and a free schedule, without being dependent. However, for large groups of tourists, including children and the elderly, it is advisable to choose a package tour to avoid incurring many costs outside the program, according to Ms. Thu. If possible, you can book a private tour, but the price will usually be higher.

Some notes when traveling during peak season

– Tourists should book through reputable travel agencies or agents because during peak season there are many cases of fraud or poor quality service online.

– Buying a group tour can save you a few million dong, buying early can also lower the price.

– Choosing to go out at the beginning or end of the vacation will help reduce costs.

– Visitors should be advised to arrive at the airport early because during peak season there are often many problems with travel.

Source: vnexpress.net (Tam Anh)