10 tips private travel to VietnamNorthern and Southern region – Go Indochina Tours

1. Getting Ready to Go

Most of the planning and preparation is taken care of for you, but there are a few things to note

should know and some details you should take care of to ensue your comfort, safety and peace

of mind. Please review the following information that will be helpful and remindful for you before

making your departure to ensure that any surprises along the way will only be pleasant ones.

2. Passport & Visa

Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Tourist visa can be obtained in

Vietnamese embassies, consulates abroad or On-Arrival visa.

To apply for a visa at Vietnamese Consulates, the requirements are as follows:

1. Entry permit form (which can vary from one Vietnamese embassies or consulate abroad to

another) – There are two categories of this form: for foreigners and for Vietnamese overseas.

2. Two photos

3. Original passport

4. Visa fee.

You should send your application and photos to a Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad,

which is most convenient to you. Your visa approval and passport will be returned to you by

post (you must provide stamped envelopes with your name and address).

We can help to apply for Vietnam On-arrival visa, for all details we can help

3. Stuff trip preparation

It is very smooth to do pre-planning . Several weeks before your trip, make a list of what you will

need to take with you. Make sure your personal documents (passports, visas) are in order and

that you have enough prescription medications to last through the trip.

We suggest that you make photocopies of passports, visas, and any other important travel

documents and pack them separately from the originals. prepare a list of medications including

dosage and generic names. If you lose the originals while traveling, you’ll have copies for easier

reporting and replacement. Keep for headaches and anti-diarrhea pills.

4. Customs regulations

Passengers are required to fulfill entry and customs form when entering Vietnam. To save your

time, in the entry and customs form, you should clearly note down:

1. Camera, recorder and other electric equipment not for personal use;

2. Jewelry (especially gold) and precious stones not for personal use;

3. Foreign currency (cash, coin and tourist cheques): over US$ 3,000 or other foreign currency

of the same value, or over VND5 million in cash;

4. Video-tapes will be checked and returned in several days;

5. Gold (over 300g): If more than 300g, you are required to deposit and re-export the surplus;

6. Other commodities out of duty-free luggage.

5. Currency exchange

The currency of Vietnam is the Dong (VND). Notes are available in paper denominations of

bank . Foreign currencies and tourist cheques can be exchanged into Vietnamese Dong at

banks or foreign exchange agencies.

Credit cards are now popularly accepted in most tourist destinations and many banks can

organise cash advances for Visa and MasterCard, 24-hr ATM’s, denomination depends on

daily bank exchange,are available at: ANZ Bank, Vietcombank – Most branches nationwide.

Note: Vietnamese Dong can be changed into foreign currencies at the airport

6. Cell phones & prepaid cards

You may wish to carry a cell phone while traveling overseas. Check with your cell phone

provider if your phone will work in the destination(s) you are visiting. Vietnam telecommunication

service is used by the GSM technology standard so you can choose to have your phone

unlocked and then add a local SIM card for lower fees.

If you can access the Internet as you travel, you can take advantage of email or a Skype

Internet telephone (VOIP) account for the best value or you leave or buying an inexpensive

phone locally.

When making a call to a country abroad, you may also use a prepaid calling card; normally, the

only additional charge (besides the prepaid long distance charges) is a local fee of a few cents

and possibly a connection fee if you are using your card at your hotel. It is best to check with the

hotel’s reception desk prior to making phone calls to avoid unexpected charges.

7. Making a phone call from one country to another

When dialing a number from one country to another, you should proceed as follows: dial your

country’s Exit Code + destination Country Code + Phone Number.

8. Wireless Internet Access

Visitors traveling with WiFi enabled devices (such as a personal computer, smartphone, tablet,

or digital audio player) may be able to connect to the internet via a wireless network access

point. WiFi access in hotels, public areas often involves a fee which, in some cases, can be very

expensive.

Visitors are requiring internet access can often locate free WiFi hotspots such as libraries or

coffee shops. Hotspots can often be located and planned in advance via an online search.

Planning ahead may help avoid unnecessary fees.

9. Staying Healthy While Traveling

All travelers should familiarize themselves with local conditions, such as high altitude or required

immunizations, which could affect their health. We recommend you consult with your personal

health-care provider for their recommendations.

There are several easy steps you can take to stay healthy while traveling which may help

prevent contracting an illness while away from home.

+ Watch what you eat. Try new foods in modest quantities, and depending upon your

destination, you may want to avoid street foods, salad bars, raw vegetables and fruits, unless

they have thick peels like bananas or grapefruit.

+ Stay hydrated. Drink bottled water and avoid consuming ice cubes made with tap water.

+ If you have allergies to foods, medications or insect bites, or have any other unique medical

issues, consider a medical alert bracelet and/or a physician’s note detailing required treatment

should you become ill.

+ Wash your hands regularly and carry hand sanitizer.

+ Where appropriate, pack sunscreen and insect repellant (for both active and warm

destinations).

+ You may also want to bring a small first-aid kit with bandaids, antibiotic cream, pain killers,

bug bite cream, digestive aids like antidiarrheal or anti-bloat medications, antacids, and cold

medicine. This is in addition to any prescription medications which should be adequate for the

entire trip.

10. Climate & Clothing

Vietnam has diversified weather and climate due to its long shape. Vietnam is located in both a

tropical and a temperate zone. It is characterized by strong monsoon influences, but has a

considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity. Regions located near the

tropics and in the mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate.

+ Southern Vietnam has two seasons, the wet season from May to November and the dry

season from December to April.

+ Northern regions also have two seasons with cool and damp conditions from November to

April and generally hot, dry conditions from May through October. Bring appropriate clothing

depending on the season during which you are traveling.

Take Comfortable walking shoes, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket are

recommended. Some religious sites may require modest dress to enter (no shorts, short skirts,

or sleeveless tops).

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