If none is obligatory, vaccinations known as “universal” (tetanus, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis B) are however recommended, as well as those against the typhoid fever and hepatitis A. Take with you an anti-paludic, paludism which can be present in the Mekong Delta and the High Plateaus. Do not forget a lotion or an anti-mosquito cream, in risky the zones, and always ask for a bed equipped with a mosquito net.

All depends on your tastes and your motivations, the country lends itself to several kinds of tourism, from the seaside stay to the trekking while passing by the traditional circuit. Vietnam is as much a ground of culture as of adventure. Our opinion is that the major interest of tourism in Vietnam is the variety of her landscapes and the diversity of its populations. We thus recommend to you to visit it as a whole or to program several voyages towards this country. You will have to choose various great geographical sets: - The Delta of the Red River in North, it is the cradle of the culture Vietnamese soldier and the zone of all the large temples and pagodas founders. - Hanoi - High areas of North: for wild and imposing nature and the many mountain tribes with the life styles and the beginnings as much mysterious than various. - The Vietnam Centre with the last imperial city and Hoi An, the old foreign counter not to be missed. It should be added that this area is also the Kingdom of Champa, and the amateurs of old civilizations will find their account there. - High plateaus for the forest, the rubber plantations and coffee and especially the ethnic minorities. - Saigon and the Mekong delta. - Extension of your holidays by a stay at the seaside at Phan Thiet or Nha Trang

The dry season extends from October at June. During monsoon, the rain falls at the end of the afternoon and brings freshness. Caution: brutal risings can occur in the Mekong delta.

Any Vietnamese Embassy will provide it to you. Take your valid passport and 2 identity photographs with identity, and then fill up two identical forms concerning your situation and your voyage. All the tour operators suggest undertaking those formalities. A visa is obtained within 7 days; an express formula is possible to obtain within 2 days. Count approximately 65 euros for one month and 85 euros for three months.

GMT +7. Vietnam has six hours in advance on the countries of Western Europe in winter and five summer-time.

The current is into 110 V/50 Hz or 220 V/50 Hz.

Weights and measures are the metric system, bequeath of French colonial past.

Take light and ventilated clothing, out of cotton or flax, easily washable. All the hotels offer a service of cleaning. In the North and the areas of mountains, some hot clothing is recommended for the night, especially from October at February. Any time of the year, a rainwear, glasses and a hat against the sun are essential.

Best the prevention of the gastric and intestinal diseases consists in avoiding consumer the water of the tap. Many hotels place at the disposal of the water pulp thermos flasks. Consume only with caution ice floes and fruit juice (can contain water).

The bill often includes a amount of 10-15% for services charges. However tips in thanks of a service of quality are more then welcome.