Backpacking Tours Blog

Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam? You may be required to have a visa to enter Vietnam. We have all the answers here.

Contact your local GP or hospital to make an appointment as soon as possible. Ideally at least four weeks before you leave. Your local GP or hospital will have your vaccine history and advice you on what you will need to take.

It is common practice in Vietnamese culture for service providers to receive tips. This has been the way since tourists first started arriving in Vietnam, particularly because of the higher portion of American tourists where it’s common practice to tip back home.

The adventure begins in Hanoi in the north and ends in Ho Chi MInh City down south. Not surprisingly, the first question we get is “How should I book flights?” Let's go over it.

Our 23-day tour has two overnight buses and we want that experience to be as comfortable as possible! After riding it dozens of times over the years, here’s how we’d say it works best.

There’s plenty of reasons to put Vietnam near the top of your ever-growing list of travel destinations. This jaw-dropping country checks all the must-have boxes if you are looking for an experience that is so much more than just a normal holiday.

Here are our top five reasons to consider Vietnam for your next adventure: