Vietnam, along with Costa Rica, Estonia, Uruguay and Norway, are in the top 5 safest countries for female tourists traveling alone, according to the BBC. This list is built based on the actual experiences and feelings of women who have traveled solo.
The trend of women traveling on their own is increasing strongly globally. In the past 5 years, the search volume for the phrase "single travel for women" on Google has increased by about 30%. However, safety is still the top concern that makes many people hesitant to choose a solo journey.
Molly Gagnon, a travel consultant who visited Vietnam in 2025, said: "I find the daily communication of people here very warm and friendly. Simple moments like chatting with coffee shop owners, sitting at the same dining table on the street create very natural opportunities for socializing.
Not only highly appreciated by the BBC, Vietnam is also the only representative of Southeast Asia to be included in the list of 9 safest destinations for women traveling alone announced by Time Out.
Previous rankings also showed the image of a safe and stable destination. In 2024, Best Diplomat ranked Vietnam in the top 10 safest destinations in Asia, ranking 8th. The report identified Vietnam as a country with rapid development but still maintaining a stable security environment.
One of the typical destinations often mentioned is Ha Long Bay - a World Natural Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, nổi bật with a majestic limestone island system and characteristic blue water. This area attracts tourists thanks to experiences such as resort yachts or kayaking to explore the bay.
In addition, the American travel website Travel Off Path also ranked Vietnam as the safest destination in Asia for the 2024 travel season. According to the Global Law and Order Index released by Gallup at the end of 2023, Vietnam is not only in the group of most peaceful countries in Asia but also ranks 7th in the world.
Travel Off Path commented that the level of safety and stability in Vietnam is currently superior to many developed countries, in the context that some places in the US and Europe record a trend of increasing violence.
