Can you travel to Vietnam?
Vietnam began issuing electronic visas to international visitors on 1 July 2020 after suspending the digital visa system because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The electronic visa or E-visa for travel to Vietnam can be obtained online by completing an application form. It allows the holder to enter the country for tourism, business and other purposes.
Vietnam is ready to welcome international visitors again now that the coronavirus situation appears to be under control.
Good travel insurance
Extended insurance coverage included for travel to Vietnam. To give all our customers greater peace of mind, we are upgrading the insurance included on every trip. The best part? There is no extra cost to you.
Before I travel, am I covered?
COVID-19 is treated like any other common illness. If you tested positive before your Vietnam trip and your doctor advised against travelling, cancellation costs would be covered up to the limit specified in your travel insurance.
Traveling through Vietnam, am I covered?
Our insurance includes everything you need to travel with peace of mind: repatriation, unused holiday days, expenses if you need to quarantine… You can set off knowing you are in good hands.
Vietnam suspended entry for all foreign nationals on 21 March under a directive from Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Those entering for diplomatic or business purposes, or as skilled workers, had to submit a health declaration and complete the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
When did Vietnam's borders open?
From 1 July 2020 citizens of 80 countries can once again apply for tourist visas to Vietnam., including most European Union (EU) countries, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Who can travel to Vietnam?
Citizens of most EU countries, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The full list of countries eligible for Vietnam electronic visa can be found here.
Is Vietnam a safe destination?
Vietnam is one of the countries of South-East Asia with lower incidence of the pandemic. The measures initially taken by the local government succeeded in effectively containing the pandemic. The ability of citizens to respond to government calls for social isolation, and the security measures currently in place - similar to those of any European Union country - follow all criteria specified by the WHO.
Vietnam is the safest country in the world according to Daily Star newspaper. After analysing every country in detail, it drew up 2 separate groups: the safest countries, led by Vietnam, and those considered “high risk”.
Does Vietnam offer suitable tours?
Our routes in Vietnam, especially in the north, visit quieter places and, depending on the itinerary, pass partly or entirely through natural surroundings with little contact with other travellers. All the local households we stay with have also received specific training in safety and hygiene. In cities, we recommend following WHO and Vietnamese health authority guidance.
What is the best time to travel to Vietnam?
Vietnam is a very large country and the climate varies a lot if you want to do a journey covering the whole country. As it goes from north to south we can observe different climates depending on the time of year. In the south the climate is tropical, with two seasons and little temperature variation between seasons ; the wet season, from May to November, with maximum rains from June to August, and the dry season, from December to April, with higher temperatures.
Vietnam can be visited all year round, but in winter, between November and April, is the best time to visit northern Vietnam
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What are our Vietnam trips like?
> 12-day nature trip
> Special departure 26 Dec 2020
> Price from 1.740 €
An active, adventurous 12-day journey to lesser-known, surprising parts of Vietnam. Walk to White Thai villages in Mai Chau, explore the Phong Nha cave system and share in fishermen’s daily life on Tam Giang Lagoon.
> 12-day nature trip
> 2nd special departure: 26 Dec 2020
> Price from 1.740 €
We'll sail through the maze of islands and cliffs of Halong Bay exploring ancient caves at a leisurely pace. Trails among rice fields introduce us to mountain ethnic minorities whose lives contrast with the rest of the country.
Walks to discover White Tai villages in Mai Chau, explore the cave kingdom of Phong Nha and share daily life with lagoon fishermen.
> 18-day nature trip
> Departures 2, 12 JUL > 3, 7, 10, 21 AUG > 3, 20 SEP > 1, 15 OCT > 5 NOV > 3 DEC 2020
> Price from 2.350 €
An intensive, active trip seeking out rural Vietnam in the Sapa mountains and on An Binh island in the heart of the Delta, combined with visits to bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The journey ends in Cambodia, in the temples of Angkor.
> 15-day nature trip
> Departures 2, 12, 25 JUL > 1, 8, 15, 19 AUG > 3, 20 SEP > 1, 15 OCT > 5 NOV > 3 DEC 2020
> Price from 1.890 €
We can describe this Vietnam trip as an intensive, active programme, exploring the diverse and exotic environments we visit. In the Sapa mountains we will go hiking, sailing through Ha Long Bay and cycling around the delta and Hoi An.
In the Mekong Delta We will discover, by bicycle, boat and canoe, its quiet streets and canals.