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VIETNAM TRAVEL GUIDE - GETTING AROUND
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Getting around Vietnam
RoadTrains are also quite popular, especially overnight trains in a soft sleeper. Vietnam's Reunification Express runs the entire coast between Hanoi and HCMC, with stops along the way in Hue, Danang and Nha Trang. In addition, the train is the main way to get between Hanoi and Sapa in the north.
Traffic drives on the right. There is a reasonable road network. However, roads are often in poor condition and may be inaccessible during the rainy season. Driving in Vietnam can be a frightening experience as the normal rules of highway discipline are not followed by most drivers.
Taxis
When taking a Taxi use one of the main companies such as Vinataxi (bright yellow) or Mai Linh (white and green), and you shouldn't have a problem. Make sure you have the address written down, as most drivers won't speak English and Vietnamese is notoriously hard to pronounce. Don't use smaller, unmarked taxis that is where you encounter difficulties.
Cyclos
Agree on the price before you depart. Cyclo journeys normally cost around 20,000 VND per hour.
Driving on your own
Chauffeur-driven cars are available for hire. Motorbikes are for rent in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. You can buy one at very low price in any of these cities.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit and a test (taken in Vietnam) are mandatory before driving. However, foreigners' motorbike- licenses are hardly checked by the police
Hitching
It is never entirely safe in any country in the world, and we don't recommend it. Travellers who decide to hitch should understand that they are taking a potentially serious risk. People who do choose to hitch will be safer if they travel in pairs and let someone know where they are planning to go.
Boat
There are enormous number of rivers that are at least partly navigable, but the most important by far is the Mekong River and its tributaries. Scenic day trips by boat are possible on rivers in Hoi An, Danang, Hué, Tam Coc and even HCMC, but only in the Mekong Delta are boats used as a practical means of transport.
Boat trips are also possible on the sea. Cruising the islands of Halong Bay is a must for all visitors to north Vietnam. In the south, a trip to the islands off the coast of Nha Trang is popular.
In some parts of Vietnam, particularly the Mekong Delta, there are frequent ferry crossings. Don't stand between parked vehicles on the ferry as they can roll and you could wind up as the meat in the sandwich. Other Vietnam Travel Guides Getting There Climate Getting Around Money Key Facts Stay Safe and Healthy General Information
RECENTLY SUBMITTED IN Vietnam
Visa for Vietnam
Posted by Mrs. Rosy Black on 22 April 2010 12:27:17
Visa Application Tourist visas allow visitors to enter and exit Vietnam at Hanoi, HCMC and Danang airports or at any of its plentiful land borders, shared with Cambodia, China and Laos. Tourist Visas are valid for a single 30-day stay. And it is possible to arrange a visa through a Vietna... More
Stay Safe & Healthy in Vietnam
Posted by Mrs. Rosy Black on 15 April 2010 06:21:38
Noise If your nerves are easily frayed by noise, you will, for sure, suffer a lot in trying to gain some sleep in Vietnam, as the noises, not just any noise but a whole lot of noises, just never seem to stop. At night there is most often a competing cacophony from motorbikes, discos, cafes, ... More
Money & Costs in Vietnam
Posted by Mrs. Rosy Black on 14 April 2010 06:14:50
Money Currency The domestic currency of Vietnam is the Dong, whose abbreviation is ‘d'. Banknotes come in dominations of 500d, 1000d, 2000d, 5000d, 10,000d, 20,000d, 50,000d, 100,000d, 200,000d and 500,000d with pictures of Ho C... More
