When to go: weather, seasons & festivals Making sense of weather, seasons and when to go When is the best time to visit Vietnam? And does it matter? If you want to explore Vietnam beyond the major towns and southern beach resorts, to the mountains and valleys and lowlands and villages and spectacular coastlines that …
Where to go & what to see in North Vietnam Overview There is so much to see and do in North Vietnam that travelers are spoilt for choice. However, finding the right information to make that choice can be difficult. Beyond the major cities and key attractions, reliable information on roads less traveled is hard …
Visas, passports, immigration & customs Vietnam visas & passports The rules around visa requirements to enter Vietnam and fees for obtaining different types of visas are constantly changing. We recommend that ALL travelers contact their Vietnamese embassy or consulate to get the latest information and updates. The Vietnamese embassy or consulate websites in each country …
Health, safety & insurance Overview Vietnam is a developing country, and how to stay healthy should be part of every traveler’s thinking. Overall, Vietnam is a great, safe place to travel. It has good Western style medical facilities and clinics in the major cities (often with prices to match), and the incidence of tropical disease …
