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Currency

The local currency is the Dong. The rate of exchange is approximately Dong 11,500 to one U.S. Dollar. Credit cards are not widely accepted. Travellers cheques and currencies other than U.S. Dollars are only accepted by major banks. It is best to carry U.S. Dollar bills in small denominations.


Climate

Vietnam can be visited throughout the year. Vietnam has a tropical climate in the North and a sub-equatorial climate in the South. Generally, the coolest month is January where it can be very cold in the North. The hottest months are March and April in the South and July, August in the North. The rainy season lasts from May to October.

Passport and Visas

Visas are required by all nationalities. If visas are to be obtained via Himalayan Treasures & Travels, the following personal data must be supplied to us at least 2 (two) weeks before travel to Vietnam:
- full name as per passport
- passport number / date of issuance and expiry
- date and place of birth
- occupation and nationality

Visas are usually delivered by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok or in passengers' home country (against the visa approval) who requires the original passport and 2 photos for 2 (two) full working days in order to stamp the visa. Visas can only be requested via Himalayan Treasures & Travels in connection with the booking of travel arrangements to Vietnam.


Health

No actual vaccinations are presently required.


Airport Tax

US$8.- per person is levied on passengers leaving Ho Chi Minh City on international flights.

US$7.- per person is levied on passengers leaving Hanoi on international flights.

Confirmations

The confirmation of tour arrangements in Vietnam is subject to issuance of a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok or in passenger's home country.

All our tours include transportation as mentioned, domestic / international airport tax or as mentioned hotel accommodation, fullboard or as mentioned, all sightseeing as detailed in the programs, air-conditioned cars/vans/buses and services of English / French or German speaking local guides.


Hotels

First class or best available Medium class Tourist class
Hanoi: Hanoi Daewoo Hotel or similar
Planet Hotel or similar
Eden Hotel or similar

Halong Bay: Heritage Hotel or similar
Halong Bay Hotel or similar
Hai Yen Hotel or similar

Hue: Huong Giang Hotel or similar
Huong Giang Hotel or similar
Dong Da Hotel or similar

Danang:
* Furama Resort or similar
Airport Hotel or similar
Bach Dang Hotel or similar

Nha Trang:
*Ana Mandara Hotel or similar
Nha Trang lodge or similar
Vien Dong Hotel or similar

Dalat: Sofitel Palace Hotel or similar
* Novotel or similar
Lavy Hotel or similar

Saigon: Equatorial Hotel or similar
Mercure Hotel or similar
Huong Sen Hotel or similar

Remote areas: very basic hotels or guest houses