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Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s safest destinations. Violent crime is nearly non-existent, and tourists are held in high regard all over the country. As anywhere else in the world, petty crime does exist, so when you’re traveling or visiting big cities, keep your belongings close, don’t carry valuables and be mindful of hanging bags, swinging cameras and purses.

The seasons change all throughout the country, so the best time to visit depends on where it is you’re heading. Northern Vietnam experiences winter (cold and mostly dry) from November to April, with January-March being the coldest months. Summer runs from May-October, with hot, humid and rainy conditions (July-August with the most rainfall). Southern Vietnam experiences the dry season from December to June, with March-May being extremely hot; the wet season runs from June-November. Central Vietnam’s hot, humid & dry season runs from February to early August, and the chilly, wet season runs from late August-January

Vietnam is an extremely family-friendly location. Traveling with children in Vietnam is safe, relatively easy, and locals will always be looking out for your kids; the Vietnamese love children!

Bargaining is one of the most exciting aspects of shopping in Vietnam. In nearly all markets, local shops and street stalls, bargaining is accepted and widely practiced. In more upscale shops, convenience marts or places with clearly fixed prices, bargaining is not permitted.

No. Tipping is not practiced or required anywhere in Vietnam. However, if you feel a service, trip, meal etc., was exceptional, a token of gratitude is always appreciated.

Visitors should not drink water from the tap in Vietnam. Filtered and treated bottled water is available all throughout the country; always make sure your purchased water bottle is sealed before you open it. There are also large 20-gallon water jugs inside restaurants and hotels where visitors can refill their personal canteens; a safe and sustainable way to stay hydrated in Vietnam.

No. In most major cities and popular tourist destinations, you will not have a difficult time finding ATM machines. Even in smaller, more rural towns you will be able to find a ATMs, though it is always recommended have Vietnam Dong on hand, in the odd case that there is not an ATM handy

Though Vietnamese is the language of the nation, almost all people in the hospitality industries (from hotels/resorts and homestays to restaurants and shops) speak English very well. With tourism constantly rising in Vietnam, English is becoming more predominant throughout the country. Though the tonal Vietnamese language is considered to be a bit tricky for foreigners to grasp, locals are always willing to help a tourist get by!

Vietnam is extremely well connected with the Internet. Almost all hotels and guesthouses offer free, speedy WIFI, and many restaurants & cafés offer the Internet as well (to paying customers). For those traveling without smart phones, laptops, iPads, etc., there are many Internet cafés found throughout the country where visitors can use the Internet for very small fees.

Most hotels, mid to high-end restaurants and large shopping centers accept major credit cards. However, many local shops, markets and small eateries may not, so it’s always encouraged to carry Vietnam Dong with you as well. If you’re not sure whether a place accepts credit cards….ask beforehand!

Vietnam has no direct “visa on arrival” service. Visitors must either obtain a Vietnam Visa from their local Vietnam Consulate or obtain a “visa invitation letter”, which enables them to pick up a pre-arranged visa at a major border point (Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang International Airport). Visa “invitation letters” (obtained through private companies) can cost anywhere from 15$USD to 45$ USD. Customers who book through MinMax Travel are given a FREE Vietnam Visa letter, enabling them to pickup and pay for a visa on arrival.

Yes, a visa is required for entry into Vietnam. Vietnam’s visa options are one month, single entry; one month, multiple entries; 3 month, single entry; 3 month, multiple entries.