Pickyourtrail, India’s leading online travel platform, identifies Vietnam as a breakthrough destination for the end of the year. Instead of familiar Southeast Asian choices like Thailand or Indonesia, increasing numbers of Indian travelers are choosing Vietnam’s beach destinations for a tropical holiday. “Easy to access itineraries, affordable pricing and a vibrant festive atmosphere have made Vietnam the perfect choice to wrap up the year,” Pickyourtrail stated. Among these, Phu Quoc and Da Nang were selected as the platform’s most outstanding destinations.
Coastal cities such as Da Nang and Phu Quoc are consistently among the top winter escape choices for Indian travelers
In addition to Pickyourtrail, Makemytrip, India’s leading online ticketing platform, also highlights Phu Quoc’s strong appeal for Indian visitors. The company is currently planning to operate eight charter flights bringing Indian tourists to the Pearl Island, with the first flight scheduled to land in Phu Quoc early in the morning on December 10, 2025.
“Indian travelers today are seeking destinations that offer unique, valuable and accessible experiences. Phu Quoc meets these expectations and has become a key highlight in our Vietnam travel packages. However, it remains under tapped due to the lack of direct air connectivity. We are helping this beautiful island become more accessible for the many Indian travelers planning their winter holidays,” said Jasmeet Singh, representative of MakeMyTrip.
Ba Na Hills is just like a miniature Europe rising through the clouds
Beyond online travel platforms, major publications such as GQ India and Travel plus Leisure also identify Da Nang and Phu Quoc as the two key reasons Vietnam has become a favored independent travel destination during the year end season for visitors from the billion population nation. “From Cloud-Kissed Castles To Party Beaches, Vietnam Is The Escape You've Been Craving” Travel + Leisure India titled their latest feature for Vietnam. The leading travel magazine also remarked that Vietnam is creating a check in wave in India, noting that a simple scroll through social media in the country reveals “a colleague lounging on a beach in Phu Quoc or a couple enjoying their honeymoon on the Golden Bridge in Ba Na.”
Besides their shared identity as standout beach destinations, Phu Quoc and Da Nang are perceived as delivering “two magical sides of Vietnam” and “not only natural beauty, but constantly refreshed entertainment experiences.”
Sunset Town is illuminated by festive lights at the end of the year, promising abundant experiences for every visitor.
For Phu Quoc, Travel plus Leisure likens the island to a pearl glowing brightly, a place where travelers encounter an entirely new face of Vietnam that is youthful, creative and full of vitality. During the year end travel season, Sunset Town on the southern tip of the island is wrapped in a vibrant festive atmosphere. Every corner pulses with music, street art and endless celebrations, blending with sea and sky to create an emotional feast that any traveler would want to experience at least once. This area also makes Phu Quoc the only island in the world with two fireworks shows in a single night, with thousands of fireworks choreographed in world class performances at Kiss of the Sea and Symphony of the Sea.
Ba Na in Da Nang leaves a distinctive impression on Indian travelers thanks to its unique climate, where all four seasons seem to pass within a single day. For visitors accustomed to India’s characteristic heat and humidity, the rapidly shifting weather in Ba Na offers something refreshing and delightful. The European style setting among floating clouds also makes Ba Na stand out. Flower gardens in full bloom, French inspired architecture and especially the Golden Bridge are particularly appealing to travelers from India.
The Golden Bridge, a must visit check in spot for Indian visitors to Vietnam.
Indian travelers also find familiarity in the cuisine, with Bharata restaurant serving authentic Indian and Halal dishes. Those seeking a moment of quiet can visit the prayer room for a peaceful spiritual retreat.
Vietnam tourism is currently witnessing the rise of the Indian market, with impressive year on year growth figures. In Da Nang, 2024 welcomed more than 222 thousand Indian visitors, accounting for nearly fifty percent of all Indian tourists coming to Vietnam. Notably, compared to 2019, the peak period of tourism before COVID nineteen, Indian arrivals in Da Nang increased more than thirteen point five times. As for Phu Quoc, according to data from Agoda reported by Travel Daily Media in October 2025, the island entered the top ten international honeymoon destinations most searched by Indians. Search volumes rose nearly seven hundred percent from the previous year, propelling the island to sixth place globally in Agoda’s ranking.
