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VIETNAM DESTINATIONS
VIETNAM GENERAL INFORMATION
Although many westerners still imagine
Vietnam through the lens of war, it is in
reality a country filled with captivating
natural beauty and tranquil village life.
Its highlands and rainforest region far from
being devastated continue to yield new
species with exotic wildlife. Its islands
and beaches are among the finest in all of
Southeast Asia, and its cuisine is very
possibly the most delicious you will ever
find. Over three decades have passed since
Vietnam was officially united, and in that
time, it has done a remarkable job of
healing its wounds. Today, this gracious and
graceful country is an outstanding travel
destination.
Visa
Visitors must obtain Visa approval prior
to entry. Hola Vietnam can arrange visas at
reduced cost for visitors who book on of our
tours. The procedures are as follow:
Passport details, arrival and
departure dates are faxed or emailed to
Hola Vietnam not later than 30 days
before passengers’ departure to Vietnam.
Hola Vietnam submits details to the
Immigration Department
The Immigration Department notifies
Hola Vietnam of visa approval and sends
a fax/telex approval to the Embassy or
Consulate in the country of visitors’
residence.
Hola Vietnam sends a fax/ email copy
of the approval to the agent or
individual concerned.
Important: Visitors can obtain a visa
upon arrival in Vietnam. However, we
recommend this option only in cases of
emergency as it much more expensive than a
regular visa service.
Visa Exemption: Only apply to Vietnamese
people, who should get the authorised Visa
Exemption before arrive in Vietnam.
Arrival in Vietnam
If you have not arranged a Hola Vietnam
representative to meet you at the airport,
here is what you should do:
In Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat
airport is about 7km northwest of the
city center. The best way to get into
the city is to take a taxi. Pick a
metered taxi outside the terminal and
the journey should cost between USD 7 to
USD 10.
In Hanoi: Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport is
approximately 35km north of the city. A
taxi into the city is usually set around
US$ 20. This figure can arranged in
advance and therefore no meter is
necessary. Do agree the price before
setting foot inside the taxi, this is
normally roughly VND 300,000.
Travel Insurance
Hola Vietnam will do everything possible
to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
However, certain risks are involved and
should be recognised by participants. We
highly recommend the purchase of travel
insurance before your travel. It is to
protect yourself, and your belongings in the
event of problems due to: trip cancellation,
delays, medical problems, baggage loss or
damage.
Immunization
Before travelling to Vietnam, it is
important for the visitor to have the right
protection against diseases and to
understand fully what type of vaccinations
that will be needed according to the regions
he/she will be visiting. For general
protection for visitors to Vietnam, it is
important to have the following
vaccinations:
Hepatisis A and B
Tetanus
Typhoid
Currency Exchange & Banking
The official currency is Vietnamese Dong
(VND).
Exchange Rate for the following
currencies has approximately estimated:
1 USD = VND 19,100
1 EUR = VND 26,500
1 GBP = VND 30,000
Currency Coins :
VND 500; VND 1,000; VND 2,000; VND 5,000
Currency Notes :
VND 500,000; VND 200,000; VND 100,000;
VND 50,000; VND 20,000; VND 10,000; VND
5,000; VND 2,000; VND 1,000; VND 500; VND
200
Vietnamese Dong is non-convertible
outside Vietnam.
Banking: ATM services are available 24
hours from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City such
as ANZ Bank, HSBC Bank, Vietcom Bank,
Techcom Bank. Visa and Master cards are also
acceptable at some places.
Climate & Weather Chart
Climate in Vietnam is generally hot and
humid during the summer throughout the
country, however, in other seasons,
temperature may fluctuate in various regions
of the country.
The South (HCMC to Can Tho)
Hot all year round, and has two seasons:
wet and dry. Wet season duration is from May
to October with expecting daily downpours.
Dry season duration is from November to
April which is generally sunny and humid.
The Center (Nha Trang to Hue)
Beautiful sunshine at Nha Trang beach,
but there will be heavy rain between
November and December. Da Lat is cooler all
year round. Danang and Hue – both experience
typhoon activity from mid October to mid
December when the climate becomes cooler,
more overcast and wet.
The North (Hanoi to Sapa)
Should have four seasons. Summer season
from May to October with an average
temperatures around 30-35C. Lowest
temperature in winter should be around
10-15C, this is around December to March.
February and March can be damp with drizzle
and overcast skies.
Weather Chart
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Vietnam weather
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Hanoi (North) |
Da Nang (Centre) |
Saigon (South) |
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Av.Temp (C) |
Av. rainfall (mm) |
Av.Temp (C) |
Av. rainfall (mm) |
Av.Temp (C) |
Av. rainfall (mm) |
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January |
17 |
18 |
22 |
101 |
27 |
15 |
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February |
18 |
28 |
22 |
31 |
28 |
4 |
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March |
20 |
38 |
24 |
12 |
29 |
13 |
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April |
24 |
81 |
27 |
18 |
30 |
42 |
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May |
28 |
197 |
29 |
47 |
29 |
221 |
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June |
30 |
238 |
30 |
42 |
29 |
331 |
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July |
30 |
322 |
30 |
99 |
28 |
314 |
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August |
29 |
343 |
28 |
117 |
28 |
268 |
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September |
28 |
252 |
26 |
447 |
27 |
334 |
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October |
26 |
98 |
24 |
530 |
27 |
268 |
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November |
22 |
42 |
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HANOI CAPITAL.
It is a millenniums charming city and an
ambiance "Chinese style" street crowded
with small shops, bicycles and
motorbikes in a seemingly chaotic
traffic but with a unique charm, there
are the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum and the lake of the
Returned Sword among other things. A
city to stroll.
SAPA.
A 450 kms from Hanoi and 1,600 m.
altitude where you can enjoy its
colorful market and mainly indigenous
tribes as H'mong, Dzay in their colorful
traditional costumes and spectacular
mountain scenery with paddy in scale.
HALONG BAY.
One of the great wonders of nature.
Thousands of islands that arise from the
emerald waters of the bay including life
on the water fishing and stunning coves
give added value. From all of this is
enjoyed for an unforgettable cruise.
DA NANG.
Situated in the heartland, where the
famous beach of China Beach, Marble
Mountain and Cham Museum. This city is
the base to visit:
MYSON:
60 km from Danang and the cradle of the
Cham civilization. Immersed in the weeds
are 68 Hindu temples built between the
XIII to IV centuries.
HOIAN:
One of the most delightful villages of
Vietnam, where neither the time nor the
war have passed. Streets full of
mausoleums, shops of Chinese, Vietnamese
and Japanese craft centers along a river
where the old watch fishing methods. One
of its wonders is the Japanese covered
wooden bridge. An authentic place.
HUE.
Former imperial capital where the length
of Imperial City and style were similar
to the Forbidden City in Beijing. Full
of life and traveled by the Perfume
River, where a river cruise brings us to
see temples and tombs of great beauty.
Unforgettable.
NHA TRANG.
For the Vietnamese resort town because
of its beaches and islands that offer a
relaxing time.
QUY NHON – PHAN THIET – MUI NE.
Places of quiet beach and dunes where
you can relax or enjoy the beach and
water sports.
HO CHI MINH (Saigon).
Economic and financial capital totally
different from the rest of the country,
where the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The
Cholon Chinese market offers us a
totally different perspective of the
Vietnamese lifestyle. It is the base to
visit:
CUCHI TUNNELS,
where the Vietcong dug hundreds of
miles underground during the war.
TAY NINH,
where the sect has its Caodai temple
and its headquarters. Worship including
Joan of Arc, Buddha and Jesus Christ.
DELTA MEKONG,
where thousands of km2. and a maze of
branches of the Mekong are an impressive
spectacle in which markets and
houseboats are one of the main means of
livelihood, along with rice cultivation
in this community. A show that advise
you not to miss for its colorful and
exotic.
Thank you very much!
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