It is best to travel light in Vietnam. One medium sized bag and a day pack will provide more than enough room to carry everything you'll need, and enough space for the things you'll buy in Vietnam.

There are lots of consumer goods in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, so do not worry about running out of something and if you do forget something you can find it here. Before you leave home complete the following checklist:

  -  Lightweight and quick dry clothing is most appropriate for the summer months and warmer clothing for the winter months, sun hat, swim suit, ultra lightweight rain jacket.
  -  Travel Documents: Passport, Visa, Travel Insurance, Air Tickets (you should scan them and email them to yourself incase you loose them)
  -  Health requirements, medications, and travel insurance arranged.
  -  Flashlight, alarm clock, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, small personal first aid kit, personal toiletries
  -  Money: US dollars or travelers cheques and/or credit card.
  -  Raincoat or umbrella, good hiking shoes for Footprint trekking trips
  -  Cable locks or padlock for luggage
   - Camera with charger

See also other FAQs

Are there any restrictions on the type of luggage that we bring?

Travel insurance, do we buy it here at home before traveling to Vietnam?

Can Footprint Travel do the round airfare from our country?