Planning

Planning your trip to Indochina should begin with a quick glance at weather conditions for your period of travel and also availability. Some destinations in Southeast Asia, such as Lunag Prabang have very limited infrastructure and hotels often fill months in advance.

Weather "Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get" ~Mark Twain

Southeast Asia's weather is subject to a monsoon season, which along with extreme heat in some places during the year should dictate an ideal window to travel. Typically, the best times to travel in Southeast Asia are during late winter months and Spring, although Fall harvest season can be pleasant as well in some areas, such as Sapa. Please scroll over our weather chart below to learn more about optimal times for travel in various destinations.

When to book? High Season & Lunar New Year Airlines Availability
With limited infrastructure and international flight arrivals into Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, hotels and preferred airline routes begin to fill by mid to late August for high season (December through March). International flights are the best value over the summer period for high season travel but go up dramatically in price the few months before combined with limited availability. For mid- to late-December travel dates, hotels and airlines are often full by mid-September. The lunar new year period, every January or February, is an exceptionally busy travel period within high season for returning Chinese and Vietnamese families and hotels and regional flights will book far in advance.

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