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Sapa, Nalong and Phong nha in December?

Replies: 7 - Last Post: Oct 16, 2012 7:50 AM Last Post By: Leontinapinto

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Leontinapinto

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Oct 10, 2012 2:29 PM
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Sapa, Nalong and Phong nha in December?

Hello, friends,

I am going to Vietnam mid-december, expect to be therer untill mid-january. Considering Northern Vietnam for nature (caves, mountains, culture). Is it a too bad season? Should I go south instead? Thanks

hanno

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Oct 10, 2012 8:58 PM
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I guess you meant Ha Long Bay.

The weather can be pretty rough during that time, with temperatures sometimes dropping to 8 degrees in Ha Noi and below freezing in Sa Pa. I guess it depends how you can deal with the cold. Also, Sa Pa can at times be completely socked in with visibility close to 0.

mooslie

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Oct 10, 2012 10:07 PM
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weather cool

Leontinapinto

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Oct 11, 2012 10:42 AM
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Thank you for the help, friends; yes, I meant Halong.

Do you think I should skip Halong too? Cold, cloudy, rainy?

Thnaks again

hanno

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Oct 11, 2012 6:44 PM
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I think you will need to be flexible. There can be wonderful days in December and January, but there is obviously no guarantee.

mooslie

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Oct 12, 2012 4:57 AM
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There can be beautiful sunny days.
However as hanno says we can't guarantee.

kem89

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Oct 12, 2012 7:45 PM
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I definitely think you should go to Phong Nha, the best time to visit Central and Southern Vietnam is December to March during the dry season.

Leontinapinto

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Oct 16, 2012 7:50 AM
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Thank you friends, travel is planned. A little of the north (hoping good time) and phong nha. Thorn Tree is really invaluable!
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