THE GRANTOURISMO TRAVEL GUIDE TO

Vietnam

Vietnam Travel Guide Destinations

HANOI

Vietnam

The Grantourismo Travels Guide to Vietnam. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

SAIGON

Vietnam

The Grantourismo Travels Guide to Saigon, Vietnam. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Saigon Travel Guide (Ho Chi Minh).

HOI AN

Vietnam

Hoi An old town, Hanoi, Vietnam. Copyright 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Hoi An Travel Guide.
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DALAT

Vietnam

The Grantourismo Travel Guide to Dalat, Vietnam. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.
Dalat

SAPA

Vietnam

The Grantourismo Travel Guide to Sapa. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.
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Vietnam Essentials

WHEN TO GO

Northern Vietnam Mar-May & Sep-Nov are best, winters can be cold and miserable.
Central Vietnam Mar-Sep are generally hot and dry months, Oct-Nov can have typhoons.
Southern Vietnam Nov-Mar are best as wettest months are Jun-Aug.

HEALTH

If you’re sticking to the major cities, health issues and quality of medical attention is fine. A bout of stomach illness is not uncommon (take Imodium or similar), but overall traffic accidents are your main worry. Do take these recommended vaccinations

VISAS

Nationals of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and some others can get a 15 day visa on arrival. Other nationalities need a visa in advance but you can do this online at Vietnam Visa on Arrival through our visa partner, the most respected Vietnam Visa agent.

LOCAL TIME

Time in Hanoi:

Vietnamese Time Zone is (GMT+7) Vietnam has never used daylight saving time.

WEATHER

CURRENT HANOI WEATHER

TRANSPORTATION

AIR/LAND/SEA

The main international airports in Vietnam are; Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, SGN) and to a lesser extent, Danang (DAD). If arriving in Southeast Asia, consider another hub such as Bangkok with onward flights to save money. There are land crossings with Cambodia, Laos and China. Internally, flights between the major cities are inexpensive. Luxury crises sail between Vietnam and Cambodia. Taxis are plentiful in the major cities.

Vietnam Daily Costs

BUDGET

Daily Budget Up To:

US$40

  • Guesthouse/Cheap Hotel: US$3–18
  • Noodle street food dish: US$1–3
  • Bia Hoi (draught beer): from US$0.30

MID RANGE

Daily Budget From:

US$41–100

  • Air-con hotel room: US$25–50
  • Good local restaurant meal: US$5–10
  • Local Taxi Ride: US$2-5

LUXURY

Daily Budget From:

US$101+

  • Boutique hotel or resort: US$80–500
  • Quality 3-course meal: US$25–50
  • Internal Flight (eg Danang-Saigon): US$60–120