Discover the staggering beauty of this majestic country with a tailor-made Vietnam tour! From the calm to the chaotic and the ancient to the innovative, Vietnam is a veritable melting pot of unique experiences. Whether you’re hoping to take in ancient temples, vibrant cities or sublime natural beauty, a tailor-made Vietnam tour will provide it all. From travellers on a budget to once-in-a-lifetime adventure seekers with cash to splash, a Discova Tour can be designed to suit.
9 day / 8 night itinerary
Hanoi – Halong – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City
10 day / 9 night itinerary
Sit back and enjoy riding through the bustling streets aboard a ‘cyclo’ whilst exploring the ancient city’s gastronomic delights. Mingle with locals at Dong Ba Market, taste a variety of Hue’s famous steamed cakes at a family eatery, stop by other local vendors to try fried pancake and grilled pork skewers, and slurp a bowl of Hue’s iconic beef noodle soup. End the evening with a cup of surprisingly delightful salt coffee!
A brand-new tour in Hue which introduces ancient dishes and ends with a unique stop at a ‘salt coffee’ shop.
Explore the secrets of this city full of hidden worlds and magic microcosms waiting to be discovered. Follow in the footsteps of locals at the market, weave through meandering alleys to secret cafes brewing coffee in unique ways and climb down into cellars once used to stash weapons before discovering a trendy new world inside an ordinary-looking old building.
This specially developed program takes travellers to rarely visited local gems that aren’t found on the tourist map.
Capital City: Hanoi
Population: 96 Million
Language: Vietnamese (minority languages include Tay, Muong, Cham, Khmer)
Currency: The Vietnamese dong (VND or ₫) is the country’s official currency. ATMs are found throughout the country, accepting most debit and credit cards. There are numerous places, including banks, gold shops and money exchange stalls, that exchange USD, whilst most other major foreign currencies such as EUR, UK GBP and AUS can be exchanged at banks.
Most foreign citizens need to obtain a tourist visa in advance when travelling to Vietnam, with the exception of citizens of countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas. As of 15 August, citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia, Belarus, Japan, and South Korea are granted temporary, visa-free residence for 45 days upon arrival (these citizens can be considered for visa issuance and temporary residence extension according to regulations). ASEAN citizens will remain eligible for the 30-day exempted visa (except for those from the Philippines (21 days), and Brunei & Myanmar (14 days)).
Currently, there are two ways of obtaining a visa. Travellers entering Vietnam by air can apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) through a travel agent. They will then receive an approval letter with which they can obtain the visa and entry stamp at the airport. This is the fastest and cheapest process, however, it’s only possible to get a VOA when arriving by plane through one of the six international airports. The other option is to apply for a visa through the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in advance, or to apply for an e-visa, which is valid for 90 days, single or multiple entry. The e-visa is available to citizens from all countries.
As travel policies change regularly, it’s best to check the official government website for the latest regulations before visiting: https://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
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