Luxury Vietnam Holidays

Location

Southeast Asia, bordered by China, Laos and Cambodia

Size

332,698 square kilometres

Local Time

GMT +7

Telephone code

+84

Visa

UK passport holders travelling to Vietnam for up to 15 days are exempt from visa requirements, as long as they do not re-enter the country within 30 days. Visitors holding other passports or planning to stay longer than 15 days require an e-visa before vi

Currency

Vietnamese Dong, although US$ are widely accepted

Tipping

There's no standard tipping etiquette, however due to low wages any gratuities go a long way. A tip of around $3-5 per day per traveller is usually tipped to a guide on a private tour, plus $1-2 for the driver

Vaccinations

Some recommended, please contact your doctor. As conditions can change quickly, please also check the current health requirements for Vietnam on gov.uk.

Flying time

Approximately 13 hours from the UK

Electricity

The power supply is 220v. Most sockets use plugs with two flat pins

Tourist office

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

Language

Vietnamese, although English and French are also widely spoken

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in most indoor public places, with the exception of airport waiting areas, bars, karaoke lounges, discos, hotels and guesthouses, where designated smoking rooms are permitted