ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU FLY TO VIETNAM
Prepare your VietNam trip
If you are on the hunt for the perfect Asian country to wander around in and take in its beauty, culture, heritage, and serenity of it all then there can’t be a place more perfect than Vietnam. The history of Vietnam can be warm yet overwhelming, knowing a bit more about the country you are going to travel to is always a good idea. Here is all you need to know about Vietnam before you book your tickets.
The difference in culture can be a bit overwhelming to most. The thought of being in a new country, different culture, heritage and meeting new people can be scary to some while it can be fascinating to others. This post is going to prepare you about all you need to know before flying to Vietnam.
Places To See In Vietnam:
- Sa Pa
- Ha Giang
- Hanoi
- Phong Nha-Ke Bang
- Ha Long Bay
- Hue
- Hoi An
- Nha Trang
- Mui Ne
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Phu Quoc Island
- Dalat
- ….
You will find more details on places to see here : https://vietnamtravelersguide.com/2020/05/01/places-to-see-in-vietnam/
Perfect Time To Visit:
Deciding on the right time to visit Vietnam can be a little confusing, this is because the climate is completely different in the North and The South.
The best time to visit North Vietnam is in March, April, and May.
The best time to visit Central Vietnam is March- September and the best time to visit South Vietnam is from November, December, January, and February.
However, sometimes traveling during September can prove to be the best time to visit both North and South Vietnam.
Vaccines And Palu
It is always a good idea to consult your local physician before traveling abroad for the vaccines that will keep you safe and healthy while traveling. You can also find the vaccines required to travel to Vietnam on the CDC site. They are as follows.
Typhoid: The typhoid vaccine is important to stay healthy as it protects you from falling ill because of contaminated food and water, especially if you are fond of visiting rural villages to learn about their culture or are fond of street food.
Hepatitis A: It doesn’t matter where you are staying, it is always safer to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A to protect your body from contaminated food or water. It’s better to be safe than missing out on visiting places because of infection.
Hepatitis B: This is optional but it protects you from getting infected with Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow Fever, and Malaria.
VISA and how to apply VietNam visa online
Most countries require a visa to visit Vietnam. The only countries exempted from applying for the Vietnamese visa are The UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. Note that this tourist visa exemption will be only available for 15 days.
There are three major ways to apply for a Vietnamese visa
1. VOA (Vietnam visa on arrival):
For tourists who arrive in Vietnam through the air.
2.Visa at The ambassy:
If you plan to go to Vietnam through modes of transport like car, boat, train, or don’t want to wait in line at the airport can apply for the visa at the Vietnam embassy.
3.Online Visa application:
How to apply VietNam visa online? The other hassle-free method to apply for a Vietnamese visa is through the online VOA agency, which assists you in applying for the visa online. There are websites that will save you time and where you can apply for a Vietnam Visa.
You can find more informations to get your visa to vietnam on:
Transport:
You can choose your mode of transport depending on your budget, it can be through plane, scooter, bus, taxi or train. So far, we discovered that the most hassle-free way to travel around Vietnam is through a plane.
Taxi: If you are looking to get dropped at your hotel from the airport by taxi then you may want to tell your hotel to send you transport as most of the taxis at the airport will probably charge foreigners twice or thrice the original fare. You can also rent a car if you want to save some money.
Scooter: It’s beautiful to cruise through the historical streets and hop from one town to another with the help of motorbikes. Scooters are easily available for rental, you can also opt to go on a motorbike tour if you are traveling alone. It’s one of the easiest and fastest ways to travel.
Bus: You can travel via local buses as well as minibusses which assist tourists to travel from one tourist destination to another.
Train: Trains can be one of the cheapest ways to travel in Vietnam. Not to mention being greeted by gorgeous sceneries while traveling from one place to another. Some routes also have special cabins specifically reserved for tourists so you may want to check that out while booking your ticket.
Plane: It is given that traveling through air saves a lot of time and is also comfortable compared to other modes of transport. So, if you are going to travel from one side of Vietnam to the other its best to travel by air.
Like most Countries, locals will try to rip foreigners double their original price so bring out your bargain genie while shopping and hiring taxis.
The cuisines in Vietnam are a vast variety, they are exotic with magical flavors and taste so different from what you might be used to so if you are a foodie you can try out the local signature dishes in various towns and regions.
You are going to love the cafes in Vietnam if you love strong coffee, they are extremely delicious and the milk is purely condensed and just yum.
You will love learning about their culture and roaming through the streets of Vietnam. Most locals are extremely friendly and always ready to assist you, however, not many of them are familiar with English so you may want to consider learning essential conversations required in Vietnamese to help you get around the town and hop from one town to another. Trust us when we say you are going to love going to Vietnam. You can book your tickets during promotions for some great discounts.
Happy Traveling!
Tom Vaughan
