Mainly 220V but in some areas 110V is also used....

Tipping for good service is not expected but is always appreciated in these developing nations. It is customary, though not compulsory, to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of a tour. Hotel and station porters should also be tipped....

International Flights: 14 USD from Hanoi / 12 USD from Ho Chi Minh City Domestic Flights: 2 USD (approx). Kids under two are exempt. This information might be changed, please check with your airlines or booking office for the exact detail. ...

Two weeks before departure: - Passport validity - Visa for the countries you are travelling to (cost normally does not cover visa, you must check this with our travel consultants to get one) - Health requirment and travel insurance.  One week before departure: - All travel documents are checked with correct information (passport, visa, flight tickets, travel insurance) - Itinerary, - Emergency contact numbers from Vietnam. - Lightweight and quick dry clothing is most appro...

Offices are usually open from Monday to Friday from 7:30am or 8:00am until 5:00pm or 6:00pm and often close for lunch between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Some offices also open Saturday morning. Shops open early and close any time between 6:00pm and 10:00pm. Most shops are open 7 days a week....

January 1: New Year's Day January / February: Tet or Vietnamese New Year. The actual dates vary from year to year according to the lunar calendar. Officially 3 days holiday but many businesses close down for a full week. This is the busiest time of the year for traveling in Vietnam and hotels, flights and trains are often full. April 30: Liberation of Saigon Day May 1: International Labour Day May 19: Birthday of Ho Chi Minh September 2: National Day AND below is a list of Do's and Don&rs...

Footprint's every effort has been made to make all of our guests to this country comfortable and safe. Please do not take the following tips as warnings, information is accurate...

Footprint's every effort has been made to make all of our guests to this country comfortable and safe. Please do not take the following tips as warnings, information is accurate at the date of issue, changes in market conditions or circumstances may occur after the update....

Vietnam is generally an easy country to travel, here are some major tips and advise like weather, what to bring, checklist, currency, etc... if you do not find ones you need to know for your trips here, please feel free to ask us, we'd be very glad to help....

Footprint travel team is very happy to give our recommendation to the sites to visit and things to do that you should have on your trip to Hanoi.   1. Ho Chi Minh complex 2. The Old quarter of Hanoi 3. Temple of Literature 4. Hoan Kiem Lake 5. Museum of Ethnology 6. Water Puppet Show 7. Try one of the local beer "BIA HOI" 8. And have one of your breakfast with a "PHO" or noudle soup 9. Cyclo ride through the French quarter.   Contact one of our travel consultants via livech...