Vietnam

Shop, eat and lose yourself amongst the colour and bustle of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Learn about Vietnam’s history with visits to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Temple of literature or the DMZ (demilitarised zone)

Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, or soak up some history at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi

Explore the frightening, twisting network of the Cu Chi tunnels

Get lost among the crowd in Ho Chi Minh City’s B?n Thành Market

Relax, eat, stroll and treat yourself to beautifully tailored clothing in Hoi An

Get a taste of rural Vietnam with a hill tribe trek near Sapa

Sail through the breathtaking turquoise waters and limestone outcrops of Ha Long Bay

Take a boat ride or day trip through the fertile Mekong Delta

Chill, sunbathe or snorkel along the beaches of Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Phú Quc Island

Eat your way around Vietnam’s street stalls and local restaurants

Climb Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak located in Sapa

Vietnam’s climate varies widely from north to south due to its long, narrow shape. In the north, including Hanoi and the mountain regions, there are distinct seasons, with cooler, dry weather from November to March (averaging 15–22°C / 59–72°F) and warmer, humid conditions from April to October (rising to 25–33°C / 77–91°F). The central coast experiences warm temperatures year-round, with heavier rainfall from September to December.

The south, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, is tropical, with dry, warm weather from December to April and a rainy season from May to November. Temperatures across the country generally range between 20–33°C (68–91°F), with high humidity during the wet months.

Travellers should be prepared for regional variations, especially when moving between the mountains, coast and lowlands, and for tropical showers at any time of year.

Vietnam is +7 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Vietnamese (official); English (increasingly favoured as a second language); mountains area languages (Mon-Khmer and Mayalo-Polynesian); plus some French, Russian, Chinese and Khmer.

Vietnamese Dong

USD, EUR & AUD dollars are easily changed in Vietnam.

Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Vietnam is usually 220v at 50Hz cycles, but you may sometimes find 110v at 50Hz cycles. The pin type varies but is most commonly types A (two prong flat) or C (two prong round). We recommend taking a universal adapter.

Electricity in Vietnam is usually 220v at 50Hz cycles, but you may sometimes find 110v at 50Hz cycles. The pin type varies but is most commonly types A (two prong flat) or C (two prong round). We recommend taking a universal adapter.

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Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.