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2. Visa
•Required & Visa On Arrival is the cheapest and easiest.
•$25 USD processing fee payable to WET and $25 USD
upon arrival.
•Minimum processing is 3 days.
•A letter of invitation is issued to clients that they
MUST BRING with them and a passport photo.
Currency
•Vietnam Dong (VND) $1AUD = 16,000 VND
•US dollars can be used in some instances but most
transactions are in VND.
•Clients best to either bring USD to exchange to VND or
use their debit card to access VND from ATMs.
Language
•English is not as widely spoken as Thailand or
Cambodia, particularly in Hanoi, where most taxi drivers
have only limited English.
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3. Weather
•Best time is Oct, Nov, Dec & March, April, May.
•Very hot in July & August.
•Very cold in the north in January & February.
Population & getting around
•92 million people.
•Traffic is crazy and exciting in Hanoi and Saigon.
•Taxis are extremely cheap and in Hanoi they have
electric carts to tour the Old Quarter.
Politics - Communist
•The only impact of Communism on visitors is that you
must submit your passports to hotels so they can
register you with the police.
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4. Safe
•There is no violence, no terrorism and no earthquakes.
As with all countries, theft is prevalent if you are
careless. But NEVER any violence.
Cheap
•Extremely cheap
•$1 beers, $4 cocktails
•$5 taxi ride to most city destinations
•$5 lunches and $10 dinners.
Authentic
•Not saturated by tourists so your clients will have a very
authentic and adventurous holiday.
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Beaches
•Seriously gorgeous beaches and great surf.

5. Amazing food
•Everyone loves the food, everyone, without exception.
•Fresh, tasty, healthy and cheap.
Adventures
•A variety of experiences are available starting with
transport – junks, basket boats, sampans, long boats,
cyclos, motorbikes, trains, horse and carts, electric cart,
cable cars and the usual flights, buses and cars.
•Activities include scuba, abseiling, rock climbing, golf,
cycling, motorbikes, trekking, caving and kayaking.
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Diversity
•Vietnam is a 1,650 km long with amazing diversity of
scenery – dramatic mountains, romantic Ha Long Bay,
sandy white beaches, limestone karsts, rice paddies,
jungles and exciting cities, fascinating ancient and
recent history, interesting culture and fabulous
shopping.

6. Halong Bay
•No1. Holiday destination
•World Heritage site of magnificent beauty
•Overnight on a junk in a stunning bay surrounded by
dramatic limestone karsts (check out the pic >)
Hanoi
•An exotic city with thrilling crazy traffic
•Fascinating Old Quarter & French influenced
architecture.
•Cultural and political capital of Vietnam
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Hue
•Located on the Perfume River featuring ornate temples,
tombs and the ancient Citadel.
•Best to tour this delightful town on the back of a
motorbike.
•Safe & fun.
•Soaked in history

7. Hoi An
•Charming world heritage village teeming with tailors,
colourful shops, galleries, funky bars and outstanding
restaurants with a beach nearby.
•Best cuisine in the whole country.
•Beach, shopping, scuba, golf, abseiling, cooking class,
bicycle, fishing, massage.
•My Son ancient ruins & historical city tour.
Ho Chi Minh city
•Also known as Saigon, this is a modern neon city with
great shopping and rooftop bars.
•Day tours to Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
•Hundreds of coffee shops, bars, clubs and fun things to
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8. Sapa
•An overnight train journey from Hanoi. See some of the
54 ethnic minorities and dramatic mountain scenery.
Homestay or hotel and trekking from easy to tough.
Mai Chau
•Only 4 hr drive from Hanoi, a tranquil mountain retreat
with ethnic minorities and homestay or luxury lodge.
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Nha Trang
•Funky beach town for young people wanting to party or
for families to enjoy Vinpearl Land amusement park and
cable car. Scuba, islands, beach, bars & amusement
island.
Mekong Delta
•The rice bowl of Asia with tropical fruits, friendly locals
& fun activities.

9. Da Lat
•A 7 hour drive north of Saigon, this is the Vietnamese
honeymoon destination which is a former French hill
station so there are many old French villas and beautiful
fir trees which make you feel you’re in Europe.
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Phong Nha
•Stunning national park 500km south of Hanoi & home
to the largest cave in the world, recently discovered.
Phu Quoc Island
•Off the southern most tip of Vietnam, tranquil and good
for simply relaxing. Chocked full of stunning resorts and
gorgeous beaches.

10. Quy Nhon
•Coastal area off the tourist trail. Excellent for a real
experience by the beach.
Ha Giang
•North of Hanoi, near the Chinese border. Off the
beaten track, dramatic scenery, great for motorbike
riding and for adventurous travellers. Many ethnic
minorities.
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War history
•Long Tan memorial site is near Vung Tau, 125km south
of Saigon. Hamburger Hill and the DMZ is 60km north
of Hue. Cu Chi Tunnels is a day trip from Saigon.
Excellent military museums are in Saigon and Hanoi.
Special tour offered by WET
•Gourmet, Veterans, Golfing, Cycling, & Motorbike

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VIETNAM How much time to do what
• 7 Days – Focus on the north – Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Hoi An – city, bay & beach
• 10 Days – Full country in brief – Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, Mekong Delta
• 13 Days – Full country plus mountain getaway & extra time to relax on the beach
• 14 Days – Full country in brief with a Cambodian add on for temples at Siem Reap
• 18/20Days – In Depth tour to include special interest as well.
VIETNAM TOURS
WET’s Group & Private tours can be tailored to fit any
preferences.
Group: 10 Days Best of Vietnam
13 Days Vietnam Gourmet
13 Days Vietnam Family Fun
14 Days Hanoi to Siem Reap
20 Days Vietnam Inside Out
Private: 11 Days Luxurious Vietnam
13 Days Vibrant Vietnam
18 Days Explore Vietnam
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• Families – safe, fun, educational, scenic, active and Vietnamese love children
• Romance – 5 star properties, Ha Long Bay, pampering
• Young People– adventurous, cheap, safe, fun, exciting, authentic
• Old People– safe, historical, cultural, friendly and charming accommodation
• Budget - luxury at an affordable price, cheap food
• Disabled – WET knows which hotels and how to deal with flights & transport to put together an ideal
itinerary so disabled clients can get the most from their holiday
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