Simply Vietnam In 7 Days

BEFORE GO: 1. Print confirmation voucher with itinerary 2. Print all your flight tickets or save them on your electronic devices 3. If you are planning to bring cash it is easier to exchange USD into local currencies 4. Make copies of your passports, visas, and medical insurance and keep them separately from your documents 5. Do not throw your boarding passes and baggage tags before leaving the airport Please do not leave your bags and luggage unsupervised at the airports (in any country) and disagree if somebody will ask you to help deliver a parcel to any of the destinations or take their bags to pass the customs check. CLIMATE: It is a tropical temperature climate in Vietnam, on the South, it will be hot and humid and in Central Vietnam, the weather will be comfortable. In Northern, Vietnam will be cooler (about 20-25 C degrees). It is humid here, so it could feel a bit colder. SAFETY: The political situation is stable, there are very low risks of terrorist attacks There is a chance of pickpocketing and bags snatching on the streets, especially from those who are on motorbikes. The situation with pick-pocketing in the North is better than in the South of Vietnam. Be careful when you are crossing the road, the traffic is chaotic and there are many drivers who do not follow the traffic rules. Please note the quality of tap water is not suitable for drinking, you should use bottled water. MONEY: The local currency is the Vietnamese dong (the exchange rate is about 14800 dongs for the NZ dollar) There are ATMs in bank offices, big hotels, and shopping malls The number of restaurants accepting credit cards is limited The price for a lunch/dinner per person is about 19 NZD in a medium price range café or restaurant. Tips are not necessary but welcome. (if you would like to leave tips the average amount is 3 USD per person per day for guide and driver (together), for group tours it could be less. When you are ordering meals in some restaurants pay attention to the menu, some restaurants include the prices without VAT tax (there is usually a note at the bottom of the menu if tax is not included in the price). Also, some expensive restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. WHAT TO PACK: - Light clothes for South Vietnam - Take something warm for Northern Vietnam (light jackets, long-sleeved tops, jeans or trousers) - Comfortable shoes - Hat - Swimwear - Sunglasses - Sun block cream - Anti-mosquito repellent

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Proof of valid medical/travel insurance covering Covid-19 treatment. Minimum cover USD10,000 (Link to info). Downloaded PC-Covid mobile app (Apple/Google Play) which must be presented to enter all VN establishments. Visitors are requested to self-monitor for 10 days from entry, and to notify the nearest medical facility should they experience signs of COVID-19. Surgical masks, social distancing, and sanitizing are required at all times. Children under two are allowed outdoors when accompanied by adults. For questions about the new policy, please call Vietnam's Immigration Department at 024 3938 7320. See more information related to COVID-19 travel policies here. VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTIONS: Visitors from the following countries may enter visa-free, and stay for the indicated number of days. The complete list of countries with visa exemptions is below. To view visa exemptions for diplomatic and other passports, please visit this link. EMERGENCY CONTACTS: In case of any emergency please contact me at +84 396801226 or Ms. Hien at +84 977860338 we will assist you with any issues that happened during your travel. Other emergency contacts: Embassy of New Zealand in Hanoi: Level 5 63 Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi. Tel: +84 24 382 41481 Police 113 Ambulance 115 Fire station 114