Traveling with Incredible Asia Journey, you don’t have to worry about transportation, accommodation, or food as we prepared all of it for you. However, to have a smooth and happy journey, there are a few things you have to prepare yourself.
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- Vietnam Visa: Make sure your Vietnam visa is ready at least 2 weeks before your holiday. Apply online or through the embassy, depending on your nationality.
- Research: Read a Vietnam Travel Guide to understand the local culture, food, and essential tips for travelers.
- Review Itinerary: Go through your travel itinerary and ask your travel agent if you have any questions or need adjustments.
- Health Information: Inform your travel agent about any health conditions or allergies you have so they can make necessary arrangements.
- Travel Insurance: Purchase travel insurance in advance to cover unexpected delays, lost luggage, or medical emergencies.
- Bank Notifications: Notify your bank about your travel plans to Vietnam to avoid issues using your cards. Consider exchanging some money for Vietnamese Dong (VND) before you arrive.
- Internet Access: Set up an international data plan or plan to buy a SIM card in Vietnam for internet access.
- Festivals: Check if any Vietnamese festivals are happening during your stay. Let your travel agent know if you want to attend.
- Check Weather: Review the weather forecast for your travel dates and pack suitable clothes.
- Flight Check: Confirm your departure flight details and set alarms to ensure you don't miss your flight.
- Electrical Outlets in Vietnam: Vietnam mainly uses two-pin sockets, which can be rounded or flat. It is recommended to bring an international travel adaptor to charge your devices. The standard voltage in Vietnam is 220V with a frequency of 50Hz.
Electrical Outlets in Vietnam
- Personal papers (visa, passport, travel insurance certificate, air ticket, etc). A copy of your passport is highly recommended.
- Money (cash in US Dollar, visa card, debit card or VND cash)
- Camera, batteries and extra memory cards
- Cell phone, cell phone charger, and battery power bank
- Laptop and laptop charger (if you want to work with laptop in your trip)
- Medicine (if you are taking medicine under doctor’s prescription)
- First aid kit (bandages, aspirin, etc)
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- Glasses/contact lenses
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or umbrella if you go to Vietnam in the summer (from May to September)
- Insect repellent
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfortable clothes (check the weather to bring along suitable clothes or ask your travel agent). There should be at least one long pant/skirt, long-sleeved top for visiting temples/pagoda) and a waterproof jacket.
- Swimming suit (if you travel to seaside city of Vietnam)
You should choose the right travel luggage to bring all with you on the trip. Our suggestion is to refer to the selection of high-quality luggage by Eminent. Suitable luggage helps you a lot when travelling.
Packing for the Vietnam trip
It's essential to have some emergency numbers saved before you arrive:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 113 (Police), 114 (Fire), 115 (Ambulance)
- Your Embassy: Look up the contact details of your country’s embassy in Vietnam for assistance if needed.
- Bank Hotline: Keep the customer service numbers of your banks handy in case your cards are lost or blocked.
- Insurance Company: Save the contact number of your travel insurance provider for emergencies.
With this checklist, you’re well-prepared for a fantastic trip to Vietnam! If you feel overwhelmed with planning, don’t worry! Incredible Asia Journeys can handle everything for you. From organizing your entire itinerary to arranging transportation, we’re here to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Enjoy a worry-free holiday in Vietnam!
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