The reason why travelers should go on a trip is not only because it's a vacation after a long busy period, but also because it's the first trip of 2024, a journey to kick off the new year. The suggested destinations below and the experience of going on a 2024 New Year holiday tour will help travelers have a fantastic trip.
1. Experience for 2024 New Year Holiday Tour
1.1 Plan and schedule early
This year's New Year holiday is quite special, as January 1, 2024 falls on a Sunday, the last weekend of the week. Therefore, almost everyone will have 2 - 3 days off. Hence, this is the perfect time for a short travel tour for travel enthusiasts.
However, due to the short vacation time, travelers should consider carefully when planning their 2024 New Year holiday tour. You can refer to travel suggestions to nearby destinations to facilitate the travel process.
Furthermore, when planning for the 2024 New Year holiday tour, travelers should leave some free time after the trip to rest and recover, preparing for the best start when returning to work.
Early planning based on the number of vacation days will help travelers take control of their itinerary.
It's essential to note that the plan for the 2024 New Year holiday tour should be made right now so that travelers can proactively book accommodations and transportation tickets to avoid situations where tickets are sold out, affecting the completeness of the trip.
1.2 Booking Hotels for the 2024 New Year Holiday Tour
Similar to planning and scheduling, travelers should research and choose accommodations for the New Year holiday tour at least 1 month or a few weeks before the trip. New Year's Day is one of the major holidays of the year. Therefore, every year, the number of people traveling during this holiday is very large, and it's easy to encounter sold-out situations.
Travelers should consider hotels near the tourist destinations of the 2024 New Year holiday tour they want to visit, choose hotels based on price, preferences, and needs, and book in advance to secure the best accommodation for the trip.
Travelers should choose hotels according to their needs right now to secure their rooms.
Travelers can make hotel reservations for the 2024 New Year holiday tour by calling the hotel's hotline, booking on the hotel's website, or using booking apps and services such as Mytour, Booking.com, etc.
In addition to hotel bookings, airline tickets, train tickets, and transportation should also be booked early to ensure that the 2024 New Year holiday tour goes smoothly.
1.3 Choosing the Destination
Choosing the destination is the most important thing to have a perfect 2024 New Year holiday tour. Depending on preferences, travelers can choose any destination. However, Mytour suggests that travelers choose destinations not too far from home because of limited vacation time.
The destination determines the success of the trip.
Additionally, travelers can also choose destinations further away for the 2024 New Year holiday tour, but they need to ensure fast travel times and easy transportation to avoid extending the itinerary and affecting other commitments. Surely, no one wants to start a new work year feeling exhausted from travel or delayed work, right?
1.4 Choosing Independent Travel or Group Tour
There are two popular forms of travel: independent travel or group tours. Depending on preferences, travelers can choose either for their 2024 New Year holiday tour.
If choosing independent travel, travelers can fully control the itinerary, destinations, and dining options. This is a major advantage of this form of travel that many travelers enjoy. Travelers can also go on motorbike trips or travel by private car when choosing independent travel for the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
If opting for a group tour, travelers will enjoy a complete trip as all services such as hotels, tourist attractions, transportation preparation, and flight tickets are fully supported.
Moreover, with extensive experience in tourism, tour guides accompanying the 2024 New Year holiday tour group can suggest delicious eateries and beautiful photo spots at the destination - something that travelers may find surprising when visiting a tourist spot for the first time.
2. Ideal destinations for 2024 New Year holiday tours
2.1 International tour destinations for 2024 New Year holiday
2.1.1 Thailand
Thailand is a familiar tourist destination for many, but it is the most suitable choice for an international destination for the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
Due to its proximity to Vietnam and being among the visa-free countries for Vietnamese citizens, traveling to Thailand is much more convenient compared to other international destinations. From Vietnamese airports, most travelers only need about 2 - 3 hours to fly from Vietnam to Thailand and vice versa, making it very suitable for short trips during the New Year holiday.
Visiting the 'land of temples,' travelers can admire the architecture while praying for peace for the new year.
In the capital city of Bangkok, visitors can explore many sacred temples with magnificent architecture. Some temples in Bangkok that visitors can visit include the Wat Arun Temple of Dawn. Moreover, strolling around Chinatown is also a suitable option for a trip that travelers should try during the 2024 New Year holiday.
Apart from Bangkok, travelers can also choose the 'pearl of the Andaman Sea,' Phuket, the 'rose of the northeast' Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Krabi, or other famous destinations in the Land of Smiles for the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
2.1.2 Bali
When it comes to beach paradise resorts in Southeast Asia, Bali cannot be missed. It is a small island with crystal-clear sea, white sandy beaches, and romantic coconut trees, located in the Indonesian archipelago. Being in Southeast Asia, Vietnamese travelers can reach Bali without spending too much time, making it convenient for a short 2024 New Year holiday tour.
Bali - Paradise resort in the Indian Ocean region.
Choosing Bali as the destination for the early-year trip of the 2024 New Year holiday tour, travelers can relax completely while admiring the romantic, heavenly scenery of the sea. The mild, low-rainy season weather at the end of the year, along with the magnificent scenery, will help travelers recharge their energy, ready for the challenges of the new year.
Exploring Bali, travelers cannot miss the dreamy Kuta beach, the Uluwatu temple perched on the cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, the seaside walking path leading to the Tanalot temple offshore, and the Blue Point with its moss-covered rocky cliffs extending into the sea.
Especially, visitors must capture sparkling photos at Bali Swings or the Lempuyang temple - known as the Bali Gate - when going on the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
2.1.3 China
During the New Year holiday, China remains in the midst of the winter season, blanketed in white snow. Travelers on the 2024 New Year holiday tour to China will have a special experience, combining sightseeing with enjoying the cold snowy weather in another country.
The Forbidden City is an architectural masterpiece in Beijing that every traveler should visit at least once. During the early days of the year, visitors to the Forbidden City can admire the stunning scenery as white snow blankets the red walls.
The Forbidden City boasts many picturesque spots that enchant travelers.
The scenery here will help visitors imagine a flourishing dynasty of China centuries ago. This will be a suitable destination for a short trip at the beginning of the year like the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
In addition to exploring and taking photos at the Forbidden City, travelers can also consider suggested destinations to neighboring countries such as the ancient town of Phoenix, Shanghai Bund, Trung Khanh city,...
2.2 Domestic destinations for the 2024 New Year holiday tour
2.2.1 Sapa
Sapa is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam regardless of the season, but during the early days of the year, Sapa attracts even more visitors due to its altitude of 1600m, resulting in extremely low temperatures, sometimes below 10°C. Moreover, visiting Sapa during the 2024 New Year holiday tour offers travelers the opportunity to witness snowfall, something that most tropical travelers like those from Vietnam greatly appreciate.
Travelers can come to check-in and hunt for clouds at O Quy Ho Pass - one of the four great mountain passes in the northern mountainous region, the gate to Sapa, and the hundreds-of-years-old stone church.
Besides, travelers should also visit ethnic villages to learn about the local life when going on the 2024 New Year holiday tour in Sapa. Villages like Cat Cat Village, Ta Phin Village, Ta Van Village, etc., will welcome travelers with peaceful scenery amidst high mountains.
Cloud hunting in Sapa is what makes young people fascinated.
2.2.2 Ha Giang
The northernmost region of the country with perilous mountain passes, towering mountains, or captivating terraced fields will be an ideal destination for travelers on the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
In addition to conquering Ma Pi Leng Pass, Lung Cu Flagpole, or the picturesque Nho Que River bordering the area. Travelers can also take photos with highland children and enjoy cherry blossoms slowly blooming to welcome the new year on the hillsides.
Enjoying the New Year on highlands is an exciting experience.
2.2.3 Ninh Binh
Not only famous for the Trang An scenic complex, Ninh Binh is also known for the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Visiting Ninh Binh during the 2024 New Year holiday tour, travelers can explore Tam Coc - Bich Dong while drifting along the picturesque Ngo Dong River, Mua Cave, Fairy Cave, or pay a visit to the ancient Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Ninh Binh is as beautiful as a fairyland with majestic mountains, poetic rivers, and ancient structures.
2.2.4 Da Nang City
It would be amazing if travelers on the 2024 New Year holiday tour could both enjoy the beauty of tourist destinations and watch fireworks welcoming the new year. During the trip to Da Nang, visitors can go to the Han River Bridge - a fireworks display location to celebrate New Year's Eve. Additionally, tourists can visit Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula, etc.
Travelers can celebrate New Year's Eve on the Han River Bridge.
2.2.5 Nha Trang
When mentioning Nha Trang, many tourists envision a long-standing famous beach in our country. However, Nha Trang is not just about that. This place also brings many historical values, cultural exchange through various tourist activities as Nha Trang used to be part of the Cham Principality. Therefore, there are still relics bearing the mark of the Cham people such as the Ponagar Tower.
Nha Trang's beauty also makes it a suitable destination for tourists to enjoy the New Year holiday.
This will be a very interesting destination for tourists who love the sea and enjoy visiting cultural relics in the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
To fully admire the beautiful Nha Trang sea, tourists should stroll along Nha Trang beach, Hon Mun Island, Hon Tam Island, Binh Hung Island, Van Phong Bay, Binh Ba Island, etc.
2.2.6 Hoi An
Once a bustling trading port, Hoi An attracts tourists with the beauty of a vibrant ancient town, imbued with a sense of antiquity over time. Hoi An gathers ancient houses built since the 17th century by wealthy merchants in the region. This is an ideal destination for the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
Not only during Tet, Hoi An attracts tourists at any time of the year.
These ancient houses not only embody the beauty of cultural fusion but also bear witness to the many changes of this ancient urban area. The ancient houses that tourists can visit on the 2024 New Year holiday tour include Tan Ky Ancient House, Phung Hung Ancient House, Duc An Ancient House, and Tran Family Chapel.
Moreover, tourists can also participate in the charming lantern festival on the poetic Hoai River or visit museums such as the Sa Huynh Cultural Museum - one of Vietnam's ancient civilizations, with the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
2.2.7 Ho Chi Minh City
Although a familiar destination for many travelers, Ho Chi Minh City still boasts tourist attractions that people often say are 'never boring' with the 2024 New Year holiday tour.
Tourists can check in the flower street during Tet in Ho Chi Minh City.
These destinations have often appeared since the city was still officially called Saigon, bearing many cultural and historical imprints over time.
Tourists choosing Ho Chi Minh City for the 2024 New Year holiday tour can visit the Independence Palace, the History Museum, the War Remnants Museum. Additionally, tourists can take check-in photos at the Central Post Office, Landmark 81, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, or experience the Saigon River bus.
2.2.8 Can Tho
Can Tho is considered one of the leading economic centers in the southern region. When going on the 2024 New Year holiday tour here, tourists can encounter the bustling atmosphere of a developing city, but also cannot overlook the rustic charm of rural life in the river region.
Tourists can check in at the floating market in Can Tho.
To enjoy this special atmosphere in Can Tho during the 2024 New Year holiday tour, tourists can experience the Cai Rang floating market, Binh Thuy ancient house, Bang Lang stork garden,.. and check in at some other interesting places such as Can Tho pedestrian bridge, Ninh Kieu pier,...
2.2.9 Phu Quoc
With the 2024 New Year holiday tour lasting only 2 to 3 days, Phu Quoc will be a suitable destination for the trip. Tourists can choose beaches such as Ong Lang beach, Truong beach, Khem beach for beach walking, Sao beach for star gazing or immerse themselves in the life of fishermen in Rach Vem fishing village, Ham Ninh fishing village.
3. Some Mytour 2024 Tet tours
3.1 Nha Trang 3-day 3-night Tour
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Day 1: Arrival in Nha Trang, leisure time at Bai Dai beach, explore thrilling entertainment at VinWonders or visit Long Son Pagoda, Oceanographic Institute, and Mai Sinh Swiftlet Village.
- Day 2: Visit Coral Bay and experience exciting underwater activities such as kayaking, walking on the seabed, snorkeling... to admire the corals.
- Day 3: Visit Dam Market Nha Trang and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
3.2 Phan Thiet 2-day 1-night Tour
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Day 1: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet - Mui Ne. Then move to Hon Rom, Ong Dia rocky beach, PoShanu Cham tower, and Cat Bay Hill.
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Day 2: Visit Sealink Wine Castle and fish sauce production facility. Then end the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.
3.3 Da Lat 3-day 3-night Tour
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Day 1: Cloud hunting at Cau Dat tea hill, check-in at Da Lat's Golden Bridge, hydrangea garden, visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda. In the afternoon, tourists will visit and freely take photos at Lam Vien Square, Tuyen Lam Lake, and Truc Lam Zen Monastery. These are hot tourist destinations full of attraction for 2024 New Year's Day Tours.
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Day 2: Conquer Da Lat's landscape with Chuon Chuon Bistro & Coffee, visit Linh An Pagoda, Domaine De Marie Church, dog farm, and enjoy unlimited vegetable buffet.
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Day 3: Visit Dalat's produce market and Pongour waterfall.
Above are suggestions for destinations and experiences to make your 2024 New Year's Day Tours perfect. A complete short tour at the beginning of the year will help tourists relax and recharge for the upcoming journey. For advice on 2024 Tet Tours or prices for 2024 Tet Tours, please contact Mytour for detailed information via hotline Mytour.