24 hour service tourist support in Vietnam from Bamboo Club:

1) Dao (Mr. Dao - Russian speaking): +84 989384512

2) Mr. Phong - English speaking: +84 983197445 or +84 903197445

Before trip

Before leaving for the airport, check the availability of the following documents:

• international passport;
• air tickets;
• insurance policy;
• travel voucher (voucher);
• certificate from the bank for the export of currency (if the equivalent is exported more than 10,000 US dollars per person);
• driving license (if you plan to rent a car);
• credit card;
• power of attorney from both parents (for children traveling with one of the parents);

You must arrive at the airport 2.5 - 4 hours before the departure time. Check in for your flight at the check-in desk and receive your boarding pass. The check-in counter number is indicated on the central board opposite your flight number. Pass the border control. and wait for the boarding announcement.

ATTENTION! Check-in closes 40 minutes before departure!

Customs regulations

The import of foreign convertible currency is not limited, but it is necessary to declare an amount over 7000 USD, since the export of foreign currency from the country is allowed only within the amount declared upon entry.

Duty free: up to 400 cigarettes, 100 cigars or 500 gr. tobacco; up to 1.5 liters of strong alcoholic beverages or up to 2 liters. alcoholic beverages with a strength of up to 22º; two 100-gram jars of black or red caviar; up to 5 kg of tea, up to 3 kg of coffee, as well as other goods with a total value of not more than 5,000,000 VND.

It is strictly forbidden to import drugs and narcotic medicines without a medical prescription for their use (punishment - up to the death penalty), explosives, firearms, materials that offend local culture (printed materials, CDs, audio and video recordings), as well as pornography.

Currency

The national currency is the Vietnamese dong (Dong, VND). You can exchange currency in banks, hotels, exchange offices - the rate is approximately the same everywhere. Banknotes in circulation are in denominations of 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000 and 100000, 500000 VND. 1 $=17000-18000 VND

Climate

The territory of the country is stretched from north to south, due to which the climate differs significantly in different areas. About a third of the country is located at a level above 500 m above sea level, so the climate there is subtropical, and in areas above 2000 m it is temperate.

In the south of Vietnam (from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet), two seasons can be distinguished - wet and dry. The wet season traditionally lasts from May to November. During this period, short refreshing rain can fall in the morning, and the rest of the time it is sunny. The dry season usually starts in December and ends in April. "Velvet" months in the south of Vietnam - January and February: soft sun, refreshing sea water. From late February to May - hot days without rain.

Climate central Vietnam(from the resort of Nha Trang to the ancient capital of Hue): from February to August it is clear, rains are rare, the temperature is +30 .. + 35ºС. In mid-December - rains, in October - November in the Da Nang and Hue area, the temperature is +20 ... + 28º C.

In the north of the country (from Hanoi to the seaside resort of Halong), the winter and summer seasons are more clearly marked than in the south. The temperature in winter can drop to +12..+14 C, and from May, in the summer season, reach + 38C.

Kitchen

Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its finesse. Mint leaves, coriander, lemongrass, ginger, black pepper, garlic, basil, and nuoc mam fish sauce add flavor and aroma to Vietnamese dishes. Delicate and savory spices, minimal use of fats, emphasis on fresh ingredients, a variety of dishes and an abundance of vegetables, seafood and rice make Vietnamese cuisine not only tasty, but also healthy. It is popular with both the most sophisticated gourmets and adherents of a healthy diet. Local fruits are numerous and varied: fruits of the dragon tree “Trai-than-long”, watermelons “tei-qua”, longan, mangosteen, pomelo, water apple, mango and other exotics that do not even have names in Russian. Green tea is traditionally popular, and Vietnamese coffee is considered one of the best in the world.

Security

Vietnam is one of the safest countries in Asia (and Hanoi is one of the safest cities in the world). Throughout the country, you can easily travel alone.

• We recommend leaving your passport, air tickets, money and jewelry in a safe in your hotel room. In hotels where there is no safe in the rooms, you can leave your passport, air tickets and documents at the front desk.
• Do not carry large sums of money with you unless absolutely necessary. Keep a close eye on personal belongings in crowded places.
• In hotels and on city beaches, the rules of behavior in the water are indicated. The hotel is not responsible for all the risks of sea bathing without following the rules.
• For your safety, a rescue team is on duty around the clock on the beach. Pay attention to the color of the flags located on the beach: BLUE - swimming is allowed, YELLOW - swimming is prohibited, RED - extremely dangerous.
• Please refrain from swimming at night and while intoxicated.
• It is not recommended to drink tap water. You can order drinks with ice only in major cities, in hotels. In rural areas, ice can be made from river water.

The medicine

No special vaccinations are required when traveling to Vietnam.

Before the trip, form and take a first aid kit with you, which will help you with minor ailments, save you time searching for medicines and get rid of the problems of communicating in a foreign language, in addition, many medicines can have different names in different countries. Medical care in the presence of an insurance policy is provided free of charge or with subsequent reimbursement of expenses according to the insurance policy.

Transport

• Urban transport is well developed in large cities: taxis, various motorcycle and cycle rickshaws. Taxis in Vietnam are metered and fares are based on mileage. Each kilometer costs 6,000-12,000 VND, and approximately 20,000 VND is paid for landing. Taxis can be called at the hotel reception, in shops and restaurants, as well as "caught" on the street.
• When leaving the hotel for the city, do not forget to take a business card with the address and telephone number of your hotel - if necessary, you can show it to the taxi driver so that he will take you to the specified address.
• Everywhere in the country you can rent a motorcycle (60000-80000 VND per day) or a bicycle (6000-8000 VND per day). A deposit will be charged at the time of signing the lease. However, driving a motorcycle or moped on your own is strongly discouraged due to local traffic patterns.
• Car rental in Vietnam is possible only with a local driver - this pleasure costs about VND 400,000 per day. Also in the port cities there are companies that offer rental boats with drivers.
• Traffic in Vietnam is chaotic. Cross the road slowly and carefully.

Communication and Internet

Internet is available in almost every hotel, and hotel guests can use it.

Payphones with the possibility of international communication are installed in the cities. In almost all cities, roaming of Russian mobile operators is available.

The most economical way is to purchase a SIM card and use the services of local operators cellular communication(Beefone, Mobifone).

• For calls to Russia from a landline phone: 00 + 7 + area code + subscriber number
• For calls to Russia from mobile phone: + 7 + area code + phone number

Useful phones:

• Police: 113
• Ambulance: 115

Electricity

Mains voltage 220 V, frequency 50 Hz. Plugs generally have flat connectors. Hotel rooms are equipped with sockets of any configuration, but if the plug still does not fit, the hotel staff will provide the necessary adapter.

shopping

Many global brands are moving their production of clothing, footwear and accessories to Asian countries, and now Vietnam has become one of them. Things of the best quality and at affordable prices can be bought here both in company stores and in mini-boutiques, and some even in the markets. Vietnam is famous for its jewelry made from natural pearls, as well as precious and semi-precious stones. In cities, in the central markets, you can buy a wide variety of handmade souvenirs.

It is worth bringing things from lacquer, bamboo, mother-of-pearl, mahogany and ebony from Vietnam - including very beautiful cutlery or caskets. Another category of successful purchases is clothes and accessories made of silk, linen and cotton. Good souvenirs are paintings embroidered by hand with colored silk on fabric canvas or painted with a brush on fabric or rice paper: many of them are executed with great skill, and they are sold very cheaply. A little hint: "named" artists usually put a personal stamp on their creations, resembling a small red hieroglyph. In Saigon, you can find very high-quality and beautiful gold items - at quite attractive prices.

Tips

You are an avid traveler. You want to be polite and generous.

And that's why you don't want to get into an awkward situation when it comes to tipping.

TipAdvisor, interactive map, created by the British insurance company Go Compare, offers valuable advice for those who travel a lot.

The online tool has information for 49 destinations around the world, from France and Egypt to Vietnam.

Tipping in Vietnam, which is considered one of the cheapest places for travelers, is not used to. However, they are always welcome.

But how much will be normal, and how much is too much?

In some restaurants, a 5 percent service charge is already included in the bill, while in other cases, diners can make employees happy by paying an extra 5-10 percent for good food, suggests Tip Advisor.

At the bar, customers should leave some of the change or round up the bill. The guide and taxi driver will also be happy to change, although they usually do not expect this, notes Tip Advisor.

The average income of the Vietnamese is about $180 per month.

Lonely Planet featured this tool in its Thursday report. According to the report, tipping remains an etiquette nightmare for many travelers, and differences in tipping culture can lead to misunderstandings or awkward situations.

The free tip policy in Vietnam is very similar to other countries. South-East Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand, although tipping is highly recommended in Bali.

According to the tool, the US is the place where tourists should be prepared to tip. They must offer extra money for every drink ordered at the bar and pay an additional 15-20% of the restaurant bill. They say that even in case of poor service in a restaurant, you will be expected to tip 10 percent.

Now you know the basics. Get yourself a plus in karma (and a good reputation).

And hundreds of types of entertainment for every taste. There is also one of the largest international airports in the country.

The above factors make Nha Trang one of the most attractive holiday destinations in all of Vietnam. Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world, in particular from the CIS countries, flock here every year in search of relaxation and adventure. All these travelers, especially beginners, or those who have not been to the country for a long time, are very interested in the question: what are the prices in nha trang?

Prices

This article provides current prices for accommodation, meals, excursions and entertainment, information about places to rent and exchange currency, as well as a number of useful financial recommendations. Prices are indicated in Russian rubles, Vietnamese dongs, or US dollars.

Accommodation

The very first thing that worries future guests of the country is housing prices. Fortunately for tourists, they have not changed much compared to previous years.

Hotel prices

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Hotels in Nha Trang can be divided into two classes:

• Budget- Good and safe budget hotels are located mainly in the European quarter of Nha Trang. They can rent a double room at a price of 500 to 1500 rubles per day. The cost of middle-class rooms in hotels in the northern part of the city will be much higher - 1300-2200 rubles.
• Premium— The closer to the sea, the more expensive the room will cost. Near the coast there are hundreds of high-class hotels, where the cost of rooms starts from 4500-8000 thousand rubles and can reach astronomical sums.

Hostels

The cost of a bed in hostels with a good reputation is from 460 rubles per night, but sometimes you can find cheaper ones. For a double room with a bunk bed, you will have to pay about 800-1200 rubles.

ATTENTION! Some hostels may offer a very low price per bed (about 150-200 rubles), but it is strongly not recommended to stay there, since such places are intended for labor migrants from neighboring countries or poor residents of the Vietnamese provinces.

Apartments

Apartments is ideal for those who are planning stay in Vietnam for more than a month, since their rent in many cases is more economical than staying in a hostel, and even more so in a hotel. Most of the apartments are in good condition, with relatively new furniture and household appliances, as well as normal repairs.

Accommodation prices vary depending on the condition of the apartment and the rental period, the longer it is, the lower the cost will be:

• up to 3 months - from $ 400 per month;
• from 4 to 6 months - from $ 350 per month;
• from 6 to 12 months or more - from $ 300 per month;
• Utilities are usually not included in the amount of the rent and are paid separately.

Prices are for housing in all areas of the city, in addition to the business center and the waterfront. Apartments with sea views or in close proximity to the beach will cost from $500 per month. For the order amount 1000-2000 $ you can rent a luxurious painthouse with a rooftop pool, or a small country cottage.

Nutrition

After real estate prices. Fortunately, everything here also remained unchanged compared to last year.

Cafes, food courts and eateries in the markets

local residents and budget travelers prefer to eat in cafes, canteens or countless eateries, where food prices are even lower than in most CIS countries.

An example of an average check:

• French baguette with "Ban mi" filling - 25-50 rubles;
• Vietnamese soup "Pho" with beef or chicken - 60-90 rubles;
• rice with spicy sauce and grilled pork chop - 50-60 rubles.
• an average lunch at McDonald's will cost 250-280 rubles.

REFERENCE! In street tents and eateries in the market, you can buy Vietnamese fast food at extremely low prices. But such purchases must be made very carefully, since there is always a risk of getting an intestinal infection.

Restaurants

Restaurants in Nha Trang are quite expensive, but with prices slightly subject to inflation.

The cost of an average check for dinner for two varies between 1500-2000 rubles. But there are cheaper restaurants.

Without exception, all restaurants offer inexpensive seafood dishes. Squid, shrimp, eel, shellfish and other non-exotic Marine life are worth order 200-300 rubles per serving. Exotic dishes like turtle and shark fin soup, steamed octopus or stuffed squid will cost from 3 to 15$.

Fruits

The cheapest fruits can be purchased at all local markets, but tourists should be prepared for the fact that prices for them will be inflated and they will have to bargain with sellers. If you don’t want to argue with merchants or be deceived, you should go to the supermarket, but the cost of food there is much higher.

Average cost in stores:

• apples - $ 2;
• watermelons - $ 0.5-1;
• mango - $ 1-1.7;
• bananas - $ 1;
• lychee - $ 1;
• rambutan - $ 1;
• pitahaya - $ 1;
• durian - $ 1-2 (between July and September, the lowest prices are set for them).

Prices for single fruits:

• coconut - $ 0.5 pcs.;
• pineapple - $ 0.7 pcs.

Important! When buying fruits and vegetables, you should always take into account the seasonality factor, so that later you will not be surprised by repeatedly inflated prices.

Alcohol and drinks

A rare vacation is complete without alcoholic beverages, so the prices for them are of great interest to tourists. They will be pleasantly surprised by the fact that the cost of alcoholic drinks in Nha Trang has remained virtually unchanged since 2016-2017.

Markets, supermarkets, shops

Average prices for drinks in shops and markets:

• a bottle of beer 0.33 from local producers - 35-40 rubles;
• a bottle of beer 0.5 from local producers - 46-55 rubles;
• beer from foreign producers from - 50-120 rubles;
• Vietnamese wine - 210-360 rubles;

A bottle of vodka will cost 300-500 rubles.

Bars and restaurants

Average prices for alcohol in bars and restaurants:

• a glass of beer - from 60 rubles;
• 50 ml glass of vodka - 150 rubles;
• 50 ml shot of Vietnamese vodka - 90 rubles;
• 50 ml shot of whiskey - 260 rubles;
• 50 ml shot of rum - 120 rubles;
• Cocktails - 200-300 rubles.

In some local eateries you can find lower prices, but in such places there is a high chance that the bartender will pour cheaper alcohol for a European tourist than in the order.

Tours

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Nha Trang is rich in various attractions, which are located both in the vicinity of the city and in the neighboring provinces. You can visit them on your own initiative, or as part of excursions offered by hundreds of travel agencies operating in the city.

Main Attractions

Within the city, you can visit the following places:

• Long Son Pagoda - admission is free;
• complex of towers "Po Nagar" - $ 1;
• Cathedral - admission is free;
• oceanographic museum - $ 1;
• amusement park "Winperl" - $ 27 for a day pass;
• mud bath "Thap Ba" - $ 3-5 (the ticket price includes the price for entry and mud therapy procedures).

Most Popular Destinations

The most popular destinations for excursions are as follows:

• southern islands - from $ 7-10;
• northern islands - from $ 27;
• tropical waterfalls Yangbei and Ba Ho - from $ 25;
• one day go two day trip in mountain resorts Dalat - from 20 to 80 $;
• one-two-day trip to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - from $60 to $120;

Note! Prices are for tickets for adults, for children, as a rule, there is a discount in the region of 30-40% of the cost of an adult ticket. Very young children are allowed in some places for free.

Massage

Prices for massage treatments in Nha Trang, as well as in Vietnam as a whole, are almost the same as in Thailand - that is, quite low.

The cost of a quality massage in an average massage parlor starts from $ 3-5 per hour.

In some massage parlors, you can bargain even cheaper, but the low price will affect the quality of the procedure.

The services of a massage therapist on the beach will turn out to be even cheaper, somewhere around $ 1-2, but its quality leaves much to be desired.

The highest prices are maintained in massage parlors at hotels, or in spa salons. For an hour of such procedures they will ask, at least 8-13$. But for this price, the best specialists and a first-class interior will be at the disposal of the client.

REFERENCE! It is customary for masseurs in Vietnam to tip. Their amount depends on the quality of services and the level of the institution.

clothing

Vietnam is known as one of the largest textile industry centers in the world. Throughout the country there are many factories that sew clothes and make shoes for the world's most famous brands, especially sports ones.

Note! True, the prices for original clothes from well-known manufacturers, such as Nike, Puma, Adidas, etc., are only 2-10% lower here than in the CIS countries. But in local markets you can buy very cheap replicas for well-known brands, but you still need to look for them.

Prices for mass-market products like Zara, Bershka, HM, etc., as well as for clothes from local brands much lower than in Russia.

Examples of prices in shopping malls:

• women's T-shirt - about 210 rubles;
• women's shorts - 600 rubles;
• men's shorts - 600 rubles;
• men's sleeveless shirt - 600 rubles;
• women's dress - 1000-1800 rubles.

Note! The cost of clothes in the markets can be even lower.

Transport - b tickets for trains, buses, ferries, charters

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A tourist can use the following modes of transport:

Bus

Nha Trang has a well-developed city bus. There are 6 routes around the city, numbered from 1 to 6. There is also a country route (No. 18) in international Airport Cam Ranh and beach bus to Doklet (No. 3).

The cost of travel:

• ticket for a one-time trip within the city - 20 rubles;
• beach bus ticket - 70 rubles;
• ticket to Cam Ranh airport - 150 rubles;
• monthly subscription - $15.

Taxi

It is convenient to order taxis and transfers on Kiwitaxi.ru - this is an online system for finding taxis and booking individual transfers. From the pros:

• fixed cost
• meeting with nameplate
• 24/7 support

The prices for taxi services here are quite expensive by the standards of the CIS, but you can move around the city quickly and comfortably.

The cost of a kilometer trip on the counter starts from $ 0.7.

Car rent

Renting a car in Nha Trang is unprofitable for two reasons:

• due to the high price - from 2400 rubles per day of rental;
• because of the crazy traffic on the roads and the high probability of being unaccustomed to getting into an accident.

The cost of high-octane gasoline grades is from 62 rubles per 1 liter.

Motorbike or bike rental

A bike or bicycle is the ideal means of getting around Nha Trang for short distances, especially during long holidays.

Rental prices are as follows:

• bike in rental organizations or shops from $3 to $5 per day, depending on the type of motorcycle;
• bike in travel companies - from $ 6 per day, depending on the type of motorcycle;
• renting a bike will cost $ 1.5-2 per day.

The cost of a liter of gasoline for bikes is a modest $ 1 per 1 liter.

ATTENTION! The price for renting motorcycles from travel agencies is always higher due to the commissions of the owner and the tour operator.

How much money to take on vacation?

If the traveler will save, then he may well live on $20-40 a day. But in this case, most of the pleasures and excursions, as well as complete freedom of movement, will have to be forgotten. Although the food will be on the level.

For a week

The minimum amount for a weekly vacation for one person should be about $ 300 at the rate of $ 30-40 per day.

This modest budget will be enough for three meals a day in inexpensive food courts and restaurants, accommodation in a cheap hotel, travel around the city, as well as a couple of excursions and a few souvenirs.

For a month

For a busy month-long vacation in Nha Trang, you will need at least $ 500, but you can live on $ 300, but in this case, you will have to save literally on everything, even on food.

Although some tourists, hitchhikers boast that they can live a month in Vietnam and on smaller amounts.

Seasonality of prices

Prices for holidays in this resort are subject to volatility. They jump strongly and gradually fall to adequate values ​​in all other seasons.

Where to change currency?

You can exchange currency in Nha Trang at exchange offices, bank branches, travel agencies, as well as at airports or jewelry stores. The exchange rate difference is usually small, so you can change part of the amount already at the airport.

Note! But it is worth remembering that banks or state exchangers change at a slightly lower state rate than private ones. The most favorable exchange prices in jewelry stores.

Where is the best place to shoot from the map?

Worth it if possible avoid withdrawing cash from a card in Vietnam, due to the unfavorable state exchange rate, as well as high prices for such operations.

No commission

You won’t be able to withdraw money without a commission, but you can try to find an ATM from a large international bank with low commission who pay large sums.

Holidays in Vietnam are a relatively new tourist destination for Russians. AT recent times, Vietnam sought after place beach holiday for our compatriots (partly due to the incomprehensible situation with Turkey and Egypt), so in this post we will talk about the material side of the rest on the example of the Vietnamese resort of Nha Trang.

Nha Trang is the most developed tourist resort in Vietnam and most tourists come here for a beach holiday. Nha Trang has everything you need winter holiday on the seashore: warm sea, an abundance of hotels for every taste and budget, excellent conditions for shopping and a good selection of excursions.

Most of the vacationers in Nha Trang are travelers on a standard tour, but there are those who vacation in the country on their own, in this post we will talk about them too.

Vietnamese holidays, where to go

In Vietnam, besides the sea and beaches, there are many more interesting things to orient you a little, here brief information where is the best place to go:

Northern Vietnam (from Hanoi to Halong)- this is the best place for nature lovers. In the north of the country there are both beautiful mountain landscapes and the fantastic beauty of Halong Bay (listed in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Fund). For a holiday in the north of Vietnam, it is better to get from the northern capital - Hanoi.

To the center of Vietnam (from Nha Trang to Hue)- a trip to these places is suitable for lovers and researchers of the history and culture of Vietnam. In the center of Vietnam, you can immerse yourself in the history of the imperial capital of Hue, wander through the temple complexes and relax on the snow-white beaches of the resort town of Da Nang. Da Nang can serve as a "recreation area" for a long journey from the north of Vietnam to the south and vice versa.

South of Vietnam (from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang)- it is better to go to this part of the country for those tourists who are inclined towards a beach holiday and active water sports (windsurfing and kitesurfing are especially developed in Mui Ne). The south of Vietnam is suitable for a beach holiday almost all year round, with the exception of especially rainy months. Read more about the weather in Vietnam below.

Holidays in Vietnam, when is the best time to go

Due to its length from north to south, holidays in Vietnam can be year-round, in the country you can see three distinct climatic zones. The Vietnamese winter coincides with the calendar winter in Russia, but it is much milder and warmer here than the winter in Krasnodar Territory. In the center and south of Vietnam, the winter months differ only in the amount of precipitation.

By analogy with the previous paragraph “Vietnamese vacation, where is it better to go”, we will consider three parts of Vietnam and try to understand when it is better to go on vacation.

In the north of Vietnam (from Hanoi to Halong resort) the best part of spring (April and May) and the whole autumn (September, October and November) are the best for relaxing. At this time of the year, the weather in the north is the most comfortable, there is no heat and you definitely won’t freeze, but it can be very cloudy. AT winter time Years in northern Vietnam can be cool and uncomfortable. And all summer (from May to September) in the north is the rainy season.

Center of Vietnam (from Nha Trang to Hue)- here it is best to relax in the summer (June, July, August). In summer, this part of the country has a comfortable level of humidity, and the temperature of air and water is the most optimal for the European organism.

Holidays in Vietnam, prices for package tourists

Most of the spending on holidays in Vietnam is made by a package tourist at home (buying a tour, buying insurance, etc.), but nevertheless, the resort also has a number of mandatory expenses that are not included in the tour price.

An approximate list of expenses in Vietnam for a package tourist:

• transport - you can walk, use public buses (buses work fine in Nha Trang) or take a taxi;
• food - most package tourists include breakfast in the price of the tour, food prices in Nha Trang are quite affordable and there is a good selection of cafes and restaurants;
• excursions - excursions in Nha Trang are not expensive (unlike Thailand), but nevertheless they also cost money;
• souvenirs and shopping - all package tourists love souvenirs and actively buy them; nothing can be done about these expenses;
• alcohol, cigarettes, entertainment, etc. - In Vietnam, the entertainment industry is not as developed as in Thailand, but there is money to spend on.

The cheapest tours to Vietnam can be found with a departure from Moscow - this rule has been working perfectly for many years and probably in the near future, no changes are expected. For tourists from the European part of Russia, tours to Vietnam with a departure from Moscow will cost much less than from their hometown.

What is important to know and consider when buying tours to Vietnam with a departure from Moscow:

Early booking- the earlier you buy a tour, the lower the price can be. Different tour operators under the concept of "Early booking" understand different things, for some it's a month, and for someone it's six months.

Here is an example early booking(today October 05, 2016), searching for a tour to Vietnam on December 17, 2016 gave a price of 63,000 rubles for two for 11 nights, 3 stars in Nha Trang for breakfast from Anex tour. It turns out that the price of a vacation in Vietnam is less than 32,000 rubles per person - this is almost equal to the price of an air ticket. I found such a price, I also checked the current offers, but there were no 11 nights for this money.

Tour to Vietnam for two- if you find yourself a companion, you will significantly save on the cost of your vacation. This rule works when departing from any city, and not just from Moscow, so it is most profitable to buy a tour for two.

Last Minute Tours to Vietnam- thanks to the Internet, you can follow the price of tours online, which makes it possible to buy tickets at the most "delicious" prices. For Russians, holidays in Vietnam are visa-free (15 days on a stamp in the passport at the border), so everyone can catch last-minute tours and do not forget to subscribe to the newsletter about lower prices for tours (I indicated links to tour search sites earlier).

Transportation prices in Vietnam

If you are going to rest in Vietnam on a tour (for a short time), then there is no need to fool yourself by renting a moped and other vehicle. But if you still decide to rent a bike, then average price moped rental in Nha Trang - $ 5 per day (110,000 dong).

If you need more comfortable transport, then in the same Nha Trang there are so many taxis that even New York will envy this Asian city. The cost of a taxi in Nha Trang is as follows: landing - 50 cents, and then 50 cents per kilometer. Nha Trang is a small city, so for 5-10 dollars you can go around it all.

Local taxi drivers are a little rogue, so keep an eye on the counter (if it runs too fast, then change the car), watch the money (check what you give and what they give you for change).

There are more exotic types of transportation in Vietnam: motorcycle taxis and cycle rickshaws, about

The minimum amount for transport in Nha Trang is $10 per day (220,000 dong).

Prices for food in tourist restaurants and cafes for locals

There are no difficulties with food in Vietnam, so you can safely take a breakfast tour. I give you a 100% guarantee that within walking distance from your city hotel there will be several good cafes, the prices in which are much lower than in the hotel restaurant. Many tourists are so accustomed to local cuisine that they have breakfast outside the hotel.

For breakfast at a street cafe, you can expect the following:

• the famous Vietnamese soup "Pho" - from $ 1 per plate (22,000 dong), you heard right, Vietnamese people can eat soup at any time of the day or night (you can see what my usual Vietnamese breakfast looks like at this link);
• Vietnamese baguettes with filling (thanks to the French for the colonization of Vietnam) - from 50 cents (10,000 dong) depending on the place where you buy it and the filling;
• standard European-American breakfast (bacon and eggs, toast, tea) - from 3 dollars (70,000 dong);
• rice with vegetables and chicken - from 2.5 dollars (55,000 dong);
• rice with vegetables and meat - from 3 dollars (70,000 dong);
• delicious Vietnamese coffee - from $ 1 per cup (22,000 dong).

Dinner at the restaurant

The average check in a more or less decent restaurant starts at $20 per person (without alcohol and seafood), add to this the alcohol and horse prices for seafood (seafood in restaurants for tourists is really very expensive) and now you have a bill close to $100 ( depending on the restaurant).

The minimum amount for food in Nha Trang is from $20 per person per day (VND 450,000).

Tipping in Vietnam

The history of tipping in Vietnam is quite complicated and ambiguous. Communist Vietnam for a long time in every possible way denied the impending capitalist abundance and held on as best it could, but with the advent of the tourist flow and business relations with developed countries, it finally stopped playing communism and began to earn money.

Buying fruits in touristy places you pay double the price in advance, so either haggle or look for less touristy streets. True, there are exceptions, for some fruits that are not popular with tourists (durian, rambutan, lychee, breadfruit, dragon fruit, etc.) you can get a fair price even in the most touristy places of trade. About

The minimum amount for exotic Vietnamese fruits is $3 per person per day (VND 70,000).

Prices for excursions in Nha Trang

Tours in Vietnam are another must-have for every package traveler. You can read about the most popular excursions in Nha Trang and their prices at this link.

It should be noted that most of the excursions can be done on your own, and move around the city by public transport or taxi. You will also save significantly on excursions if you refuse a Russian-speaking guide (there is simply nothing to talk about on most excursions), and the savings, I will tell you, will be tangible.

An excursion with a local guide can cost 10 dollars, and with a Russian-speaking guide 40 dollars and more, if you buy such an excursion from a Russian tour operator, then its cost miraculously rises to 50 dollars and more. Here, a phrase from the film “We are Russians, we do not deceive each other” comes to mind. Current prices

The minimum amount for excursions in Nha Trang is $ 30 per person per day (700,000 dong).

Shopping prices and Vietnamese shopping

Shopping in Vietnam deserves a separate discussion, there is a separate post about shopping in Vietnam. When buying something in Vietnam, be sure to bargain and carefully look at the quality of the purchased goods.

Tourists from Vietnam carry several types of local products:

• clothes and shoes of local production - from $ 10 for a quality item (220,000 dong);
• tea and coffee - from $ 20 per kilogram of Arabica (440,000 dong), about that;
• medicines and cosmetics of local production - from 10 dollars (220,000 dong), depending on the drug;
• souvenirs - from 1 dollar (22,000 dong) for a useless trinket;
• Vietnamese silk - from 2 dollars (44,000 dong) to infinity, go to Dalat for quality silk;
• Vietnamese pearls - from $ 50 (VND 1,100,000) for a string of pearls, beware of fakes.

The minimum amount for gifts and souvenirs is $100 (VND 2,200,000).

Prices for SPA and entertainment in Nha Trang

There are many massage parlors in Nha Trang, they are of different quality (but they are far from the quality of Thai massage parlors) and different prices (from $ 5 for a foot massage). But get ready for the fact that at the end of the procedure they will require a tip from you, they will demand it. If there is a conflict on the basis of a tip, then I do not recommend you to return to this massage parlor.

For men, there are special massage parlors, they provide a different type of service, women are not served in such salons (right at the entrance they will say that all the masters are busy or something else). Here it all starts with a regular massage, and then they openly hint at “Yum-Yum Service”, the price is negotiable and depends on the client’s desire.

There are several decent nightclubs in Nha Trang (they do not work all night - this is not Thailand for you), entrance to some costs money, everything inside is also not cheap.

The minimum amount for Vietnamese entertainment is $20 (VND 450,000) per day per person.

The minimum amount of money for a holiday in Vietnam on a tour package

To sum up, how much money to take with you for a holiday in Vietnam, if you are traveling on a package tour. Further, the approximate amount for 11 days of rest, all figures are very approximate and are calculated for one tourist.

• transport - 110 dollars (2,450,000 dong) for all 11 days of vacation;
• excursions - $ 150 per person (3,300,000 dong), if you do not ride every day;
• food - 300 dollars per person (6,700,000 dong) you will be allowed to have delicious dinner and lunch for all 11 days of your vacation;
• souvenirs - 100 dollars (2,200,000 dong) is enough for gifts and other tourist tinsel that tourists bring home;
• entertainment - you should not save on this, because you have come to relax, you can spend $ 200 per person (4,500,000 dong).

The total minimum amount spent by a package tourist during a vacation (11 days of vacation excluding the cost of a tour, which we found earlier for 32,000 rubles per person) in Vietnam is approximately the following:

30,600,000 dong (approximately $1,370) per person (tourist package 11,400,000 dong + transport 2,450,000 dong + excursions 3,300,000 dong + food 6,700,000 dong + souvenirs 2,200,000 dong + entertainment 4,500,000 dong).

Holidays in Vietnam, prices for an independent tourist

The list of expenses for an independent tourist vacationing in Vietnam is slightly different from the expenses of a package tourist, but there are also general budget items. Consider the budget of an independent tourist in Vietnam for 15 days of a visa-free stay in this country (for more time You will need to apply for a Vietnamese visa.

An independent tourist will have more expenses, but also freedom of action. Unlike a package traveler, an independent traveler can significantly save on accommodation, transport, excursions, meals, but lose significantly on airfare.

An approximate list of expenses in Vietnam for an independent tourist:

• an air ticket is one of the biggest expenses when traveling independently to Vietnam;
• insurance - it is desirable to have good medical insurance with a large amount of coverage;
• housing - in Vietnam you can live on a very budget and at the same time in comfortable conditions;
• transport - if you use public transport, the costs are not high;
• food - in Vietnam you can eat cheaply and tasty;
• household services - laundries, hairdressers and other household services in Vietnam cost a penny;
• emergency reserve - I recommend that you always have funds for unforeseen expenses.

Airfare to Vietnam

Airfare is one of the main expenses when independent rest in Vietnam. However, with a competent approach to finding and buying tickets, an independent traveler can significantly save on this item of mandatory expenses. I shared my secrets of finding cheap flights in this article and in this one.

When flying from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Ho Chi Minh City, there is practically no difference in ticket prices, sometimes flights from St. Petersburg are slightly cheaper. You can find cheap tickets on this site, or using convenient smartphone applications (download for iPhone / iPad, for Android).

There are a few tricks that will help you buy a ticket to Vietnam even cheaper:

• early booking - buying a ticket in advance, you can save a lot. Example: today (October 6, 2016) you can buy a Moscow Ho Chi Minh ticket for 14,000 rubles (from St. Petersburg to Ho Chi Minh City, the price is the same);
• price reduction subscription - Airsales has a free price reduction subscription, subscribe and receive price updates;
• promotions and sales - follow promotions and sales, current promotions and a complete archive of ticket prices;
• last-minute tour for the price of an air ticket - if you're lucky, you can buy a package tour no more expensive than air tickets, or.

The minimum price of an air ticket from St. Petersburg (Moscow) to Ho Chi Minh City today (October 6, 2016): 14,000 rubles one way.

Health insurance and medicine in Vietnam

Medicine in Vietnam for all foreigners is paid, if your sore is not severe (cold, sunburn, etc.), everyone can pay for such treatment. An appointment with a general practitioner costs from 3 dollars, and simple medicines cost a penny and are very effective. In all other cases .

Some types of medical services in Nha Trang are much cheaper than in Russia. For example, the cost of a high-quality dental filling starts from $20, hygienic cleaning of all teeth - $30, etc. I will say more, many expats speak highly of Vietnamese dentists, the quality of their treatment and recommend not being afraid to treat their teeth in Vietnam (I have a different opinion).

When traveling independently in Vietnam, you will most likely rent a moped, in this case I recommend purchasing insurance that covers the risks of "Active Sports" and has good material coverage.

Insurance is inexpensive, but eliminates many problems in the event of such. In addition, since December 28, 2015, all Russian citizens traveling abroad bear full responsibility for their lives and health abroad. I wrote about this in an article about health insurance for travelers and in a post about insurance differences.

Minimum cost medical insurance to Vietnam for 15 days of rest: from 1,000 rubles (357,000 dong) per month per person from VTB Insurance, but this is the simplest insurance (without driving a moped and other important things for a traveler). About that

Self-catering accommodation in Nha Trang

Finding accommodation in Vietnam does not cause any problems. The choice of places where you can comfortably stay for a vacation is huge, the prices are affordable, and the conditions are acceptable. In Nha Trang, you can choose among hundreds of hotels, guesthouses and private apartments,

Hotels in Nha Trang. You can choose from a simple hotel for $ 20 per day with daily cleaning and breakfast, or a premium class hotel with its own beach, VIP service and a transfer on a speed yacht.

Guesthouses in Nha Trang. In Nha Trang, there is such an abundance of cheap housing in the form of guesthouses and frank rooming houses that even some Indian cities can envy him. driving a moped in Vietnam requires an International Driving Permit (MBA) category "A".

Sometimes on the Internet you can see the stories of travelers who claim that you can ride mopeds in Vietnam without a driver's license, without a helmet and without problems. Theoretically possible (no one really checks), but if an accident occurs, then the lack of a driver's license will aggravate the situation. In addition to having a driver’s license, there are a few more features that I described in the article “Peculiarities of renting a moped in Vietnam”.

Minimum transport budget in Nha Trang: $5 per day for moped rental (VND 110,000).

Prices for food in Nha Trang for self-rest

At independent tourists there is a huge freedom of choice of places for lunch and dinner, unlike vacationers on a tourist package.

• you can eat at home (if you rented an apartment with a kitchen) - this is very budgetary, but a lot of time is spent on cooking; an article about Nha Trang city buses, where I tell in detail how you can go around the whole of Nha Trang for half a dollar.

  In most cases, spending on excursions with independent visit Vietnamese attractions are to buy entrance tickets (and in some cases, spending only on transport, since admission is free). Some attractions are absolutely free or the entrance fee is purely symbolic (visiting the ChoDam market, the oceanography museum, etc.), but there are also more expensive ones (Winperl amusement park, mineral springs Thap Ba, etc.), so let's average the amount of spending.

  The minimum amount for excursions and entertainment in Nha Trang: $ 10 per day (220,000 dong).

  Household services in Nha Trang for independent rest

  Most of the usual household services (laundry, hairdresser, food delivery from a restaurant, babysitting, etc.) in Vietnam are quite cheap, any vacationer can use a laundry or a hairdresser without harming their budget. For example, the cost of washing one kilogram of linen is not more than $ 1, if your hotel has a similar service, then the prices may be slightly higher (depending on the star rating of the hotel).

  The minimum amount for personal services in Nha Trang: $ 15 for the entire stay (330,000 VND).

  An emergency reserve for a holiday in Vietnam

  About the need for "emergency reserve" and the ability to have guaranteed access to it at any time, I talk very often.

  Sometimes Vietnam can give a traveler unpleasant surprises, in the form of theft of things, theft of money or blocking your bank card, so it is advisable to protect yourself from such situations.

  Vietnam is not a very expensive country, so with $1,000 in your Emergency Supply, you will be able to survive all the hardships and find a way out of this situation. It is only necessary to correctly distribute this amount in different "secret places" (an additional debit or credit card, electronic money, an agreement with relatives on the possibility of a money transfer, cash that is stored separately from the main amount, etc.).

  Minimum NZ amount for Vietnam: Approximately $1,000 per person (VND 22,000,000).

  The minimum amount of money for a holiday in Vietnam when traveling independently

  To summarize, how much money to take for a holiday in Vietnam if you are traveling on your own. All figures shown here are approximate and are calculated per traveller. I will give all the calculations for half a month (so that you can compare with the expenses of a package tourist).

  • air ticket - a one-way ticket can be bought for 14,000 rubles, i.e. our expenses are 14,000 rubles * 2 (return ticket) = 28,000 rubles (10,000,000 dong);
  • transport - 75 dollars (1,700,000 dong) for renting a moped for all 15 days of vacation;
  • insurance - the minimum insurance for a month from VTB Insurance costs about 1,000 rubles (357,000 dong) for half a month;
  • housing - renting a spacious room in Nha Trang will cost about $ 150 for half a month (3,350,000 dong);
  • excursions - for Nha Trang, the amount of spending on excursions is minimal. As a rule, independent travelers organize excursions for themselves, but they also require money, so let it be $ 70 per person for the entire holiday (1,600,000 dong);
  • food - $ 150 per person (3,300,000 dong) you will be allowed to have delicious dinner and lunch all 14 days of your vacation, if you rented an apartment with a kitchen, then you can spend much less on food;
  • souvenirs - 50 dollars (1,100,000 dong) is enough for gifts and other tourist tinsel that tourists bring home. As a rule, independent travelers do not buy them;
  • entertainment - allocate 100 dollars (2,200,000 dong) for trips to tourist restaurants and spas;
  • household services - 15 dollars (330,000 dong) should be enough for the entire vacation;
  • emergency supplies - $1,000 per person (VND 22,000,000).

  The total amount spent by an independent traveler (for 14 days) in Nha Trang is approximately as follows:

  VND 46,000,000 (approximately $2,000) per person (VND 10,000,000 air ticket + VND 1,700,000 transport + VND 357,000 insurance + VND 3,350,000 accommodation + VND 1,600,000 excursions + VND 3,300,000 food + souvenirs 1 VND 100,000 + entertainment VND 2,200,000 + household services VND 330,000 + NZ VND 22,000,000).

  

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AT THE AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE

We recommend that you arrive at the place of check-in of passengers in advance, no later than 2 hours before the flight departure, to go through the check-in procedures for the flight, baggage check-in, and fulfill the requirements related to border, customs and other types of control established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After the announcement of the start of check-in, you need to proceed to the indicated counter and check in your tickets and baggage yourself.

CHECK-IN AND BAGGAGE HANDLING

Check-in of passengers for the flight and check-in of their baggage is carried out on the basis of a personalized ticket (itinerary/receipt printed on paper). electronic ticket), as well as a valid foreign passport of the passenger.
Upon check-in, the passenger is given boarding pass which must be kept until arrival.
Check-in for the flight ends 40 minutes, and boarding the aircraft 20 minutes before the flight departure time local time. A passenger who is late by the end of check-in or boarding an aircraft may be denied transportation.
Each passenger is entitled to carry 20 kilograms of baggage free of charge, including 5 kilograms hand luggage carried in the aircraft cabin. For excess baggage free transportation, an additional fee is charged at the rate set by the carrier.
Dimensions of one piece of baggage (length + width + height) - check with the air carrier. The carrier has the right to refuse the tourist to transport baggage, the weight or volume of which does not meet the established standards.

RULES FOR OBTAINING VISA ON ARRIVAL

Citizens of the Russian Federation and Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic crossing the border of Vietnam for the purpose of tourism do not need a visa (up to 30 days of stay in the country - for Russians, and up to 15 days - for citizens of Kyrgyzstan).

To cross the Vietnamese border, Kazakh citizens are issued visas upon arrival for 14 nights in the country.

At the airport, before going through passport control, you are met by the host, then you go to the VISA ON ARRIVAL window, where you need to provide:

Passport (valid for at least 8 months from the planned date of departure from Vietnam);
1 photo 3 x 4 cm or 4 * 6 (taken no earlier than 6 months before the visa was issued);
a copy of the invitation
visa application form (filled out independently, by hand, in Latin letters);
visa fee of $45 per person

After obtaining a visa, go to passport control and then get your luggage.

CUSTOMS

Duty-free importation of cigarettes - 200 pieces, alcoholic beverages - no more than 1.5 liters, two 100-gram cans of black or red caviar, 5 kg of tea, 3 kg of coffee, as well as other goods with a total value of not more than 5 million VND is allowed. Household and computer equipment must be declared: all undeclared equipment will be allowed for export only if customs duties are paid or if there is a receipt confirming its purchase in the country. It is forbidden to import into the country: weapons, ammunition, explosives, military equipment, drugs, poisonous substances, fireworks, drugs, discs and videos of obscene content, etc. It is forbidden to export: weapons, ammunition, explosives and toxic substances, antiques, valuable items and works of art without a sales receipt confirming their purchase of drugs, wild and rare animals, documents related to national security, etc. The imported amount of foreign currency over 10,000 USD is subject to mandatory declaration. The export of the national currency is prohibited.

MEETING AT THE AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL

Upon arrival at the airport, after passing through passport and customs control, you will be met by guides with a sign and escorted to the transfer and further to the hotel.
The guides make the first visit to the hotel where you are staying on the day of your arrival or the next day and hold a so-called info-meeting, where they tell you about possible excursions, time and cost. In the future, we recommend that you take your guide's mobile phone number.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Check-in at the hotel, as a rule, takes place after 14:00. Upon arrival for accommodation at the hotel you need to present a voucher, passport. It is wise to rent a safe to store precious things and documents. It is also recommended to take a hotel card so that if you get lost in the city, you can return to the hotel without any problems. When checking into a hotel, find out which services are provided to guests for free and which are for an additional fee. When leaving the hotel at the end of your tourist trip You must return the room before 12.00. The guide will tell you the time of departure to the airport personally the day before or leave a message at the hotel reception. Upon departure from the hotel, you must pay for Additional services(if you used them during your stay) and take a document confirming the payment.

TIME

Vietnamese time is ahead of Astana by 1 hour.

EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Vietnam is a very interesting country full of sightseeing objects.
A list of all excursions provided by the company, the guide will provide you at the info-meeting. For those who are traveling to Vietnam for the first time, we strongly recommend visiting several excursions: Dalat - the city of flowers, the Mekong Delta, sightseeing tours, Mount Taku (reclining Buddha statue), hot springs, etc. We do not recommend that you buy cheap excursions on the street or on beach, as the companies that provide them often do not have the appropriate license. Don't forget to take your passport with you when you go on the tour. Going on a tour, also take sunglasses and cream, a hat and comfortable closed shoes.

HOLIDAY PRECAUTIONS

Vietnam is one of the ten safest places in Eurasia. By and large, this is due to a rather tough administrative and police regime (remember the USSR), as well as the traditional hospitality and goodwill of the people of Vietnam. There is practically no religious fanaticism, racial prejudice, inadequate aggression. Serious crimes are very rare and are a real emergency for the local population.
However, there are typical minor crimes to watch out for. This is usually theft. Basically, thefts occur in shopping centers, markets, from hotel rooms or from luggage. The aspirations of thieves are cell phones, cameras, wallets or money. Violent crimes - robberies or robberies are extremely rare.

Passport, money and jewelry are best left at the hotel, in a safe. Wherever you go, do not carry your documents, passport, air tickets with you, as you will practically not use them. Take a hotel business card with the address of the hotel with you.
In hotels where there is no safe, we advise you to leave your passport, air tickets, important documents at the check-in.
Do not carry large amounts of money with you unless it is necessary, especially when going out to the city and to the markets. Be very careful in crowded places, especially when it gets dark.
According to the rules of many hotels in Vietnam, you may be asked to leave your passport at the reception until check-out. If you do not want to leave your passport, you can pick up your passport the next day after arrival, leaving a cash deposit at the reception.

According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, mandatory vaccinations for a trip to Vietnam are not required. But it is recommended to follow a number of important rules:
Never drink raw water. Water from the minibar can also be diluted from the tap, carefully inspect the bottle - check the safety of the plastic stopper and the protective shell around it. Buy water in plastic bottles - it is sold almost everywhere. Before buying, also carefully inspect the bottle.
Do not eat unwashed vegetables and fruits. Wash them with boiled or disinfected water.
Do not drink drinks and freshly squeezed fruit juices with ice.
Do not buy food from street vendors, try to dine at restaurants and cafes that are obviously popular with locals and other tourists.
Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, bring sunscreen and UV-absorbing glasses.

Carefully study the rules for using the pool and swimming in the sea. Please strictly follow the rules:
The hotel is not responsible for swimming in the sea and the pool without following the rules.
On the beach, for your safety, there is always a rescue team guarding. Pay attention to the colors of the flags: BLUE - you can swim, YELLOW - you can not swim, RED - extremely dangerous.
We strongly ask you DO NOT BATH at night or when drunk.
The traffic is very chaotic. But, the main thing is not to panic on the road. Pay special attention for vehicles moving from the opposite side of you, cross the street slowly and straight.

We do not recommend that you buy cheap excursions on the street or on the beach, as the companies providing them often do not have the appropriate license. Don't forget to take your passport with you when you go on the tour. Going on a tour, also take sunglasses and cream, a hat and comfortable closed shoes.
In the event of any insured event, please immediately notify your insurance company (detailed instructions are indicated in the policy) and inform the representative of the meeting company.
Don't trust strangers. Very often on the street, in hotels, in shops, tourists are addressed strangers with offers to visit this or that institution, shop, presentation of a new hotel. Refuse these people or consult your guide.

FIRST AID KIT: Those who regularly take medications are advised to take them with them. Create a first aid kit that will come in handy in case of minor ailments, save time searching for the necessary medicines and relieve the problems of communicating in a foreign language. Moreover, many medicines have other names abroad.
It is advisable to have sunglasses and creams with digital designations for the degree of protection. The higher the number, the better the protective properties. Do not neglect hats, being, for a long time in the sun.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COUNTRY

CLIMATE

For those who want to relax in Vietnam, there is no good or bad season, because if one part of the country is too humid or too damp, then there will always be a place where it is sunny and warm at the same time. The climate of Vietnam is not the same throughout the country. AT South Vietnam the subequatorial climate prevails with two main seasons: the rainy season, which lasts from May to November, and the dry season, which lasts from December to April. February, March and April are usually hot and humid.

NATIONAL FEATURES

Any traveler to Vietnam should familiarize himself with the original customs and beliefs of this country in order to avoid awkward situations, misunderstandings, troubles, or even loss of confidence in his person. The old adage "in Rome behave like a Roman" does not always apply in Vietnam, but it is still very important to know and follow the basic rules and customs.

Many Vietnamese who are in constant contact with foreigners understand us and even adopt some of our customs. However, most ordinary people in Vietnam still lives its own old life, generally unchanged over many generations.
Greetings. Many city dwellers in Vietnam no longer greet each other with bows. However, at formal events, religious ceremonies and in the outback, the custom of joining the palms together in a prayer gesture and bowing slightly to each other still persists.

The custom of shaking hands, once considered barbaric in Vietnam, is now popular thanks to Western influences. Men can shake hands and say a greeting phrase equivalent to "How are you?" Women, especially in the outback, still avoid shaking hands. Therefore, you should not be the first to extend your hand to a Vietnamese woman. It is worth waiting for her to extend her hand first.

LANGUAGE

In tourist areas, almost everyone can speak English. In popular resort areas(Nha Trang and Phan Thiet) in recent years, many Russian-speaking Vietnamese have appeared. In non-tourist areas, often you will not be able to understand even in English

CURRENCY

The monetary unit officially used in Vietnam is the dong (d or VND). There are banknotes in 500.000, 200.000, 100.000, 20.000, 10.000, 5.000, 2.000, 1.000, 500, 200 and 100 VND. Coins are issued 5.000, 2.000, 1.000, 500 dongs. Traveler's checks such as American Express and Visa and MasterCard credit cards are also used. US dollars are widely used in any city, and most foreign currencies can be exchanged for dongs at major banks (Vietcombank, ANZ, ACB, VibBank) or at hotels and jewelry stores. ATMs are located at many points in the cities. Vietcombank (VCB) has the most developed network in the country, and Visa and MasterCard cards are very popular.
Banks are open from 7.30-8.00 to 15.30-16.30. Day off - Saturday and Sunday. Currency can be exchanged in large banks and specialized exchange offices, as well as in supermarkets and hotels.

TRANSPORT

City public transport is not recommended for tourists. The buses do not have air conditioning and it is better not to take the bus during peak hours (17-18.00).
We do not recommend renting a rickshaw without pre-order through your guide or hotel. When leaving the city, do not forget to take a business card with the address and phone number of your hotel.
You can not drive a motorcycle or moped, as it is a very dangerous movement and you need a category A license. A large number of tourist buses of various companies connects all tourist places Vietnam. In large cities, a system of very cheap and convenient public transport(buses).
Taxis are inexpensive, but taxi drivers often try to inflate prices. For short distances, it is better to take a taxi on a meter, for long distances (between cities) it is better to negotiate a fixed price, but it is worth finding out in advance a reasonable price along this route.

ELECTRICITY GRID

The mains voltage is 220 volts, in some places 110 volts. In some hotels, sockets are different from European ones. The adapter, as a rule, can be obtained at the reception.

KITCHEN

Vietnamese cuisine is varied and delicious. Many people come here to taste Vietnamese cuisine. It is distinguished by an amazing variety of dishes that are prepared exclusively from fresh products. In Vietnam, the use of spices, seasonings and a variety of sauces is customary. The main components of Vietnamese cuisine are rice, fish, seafood and vegetables, noodles, pork and herbs are also held in high esteem. Fruits and vegetables in in large numbers present on every table. Extreme lovers can test themselves by tasting exotic dishes. The dishes are not hot and spicy, but with the use of local spices. There are restaurants for every taste and budget - Chinese, Thai, Indian, Korean, European and, of course, Vietnamese. Prices range from $2.5 to $25 per person. Highly good restaurants in four- and five-star hotels (mainly French restaurants and restaurants of local cuisine). Often the food is tastier in small restaurants where you can dine for four for $10-12.

HOLIDAYS

January 1 - International New Year. Vietnamese New Year- Tet, according to the lunar calendar. Tet is celebrated between January 21 and February 19, the exact date varies from year to year. The celebration lasts 4 days.
March 8 - Women's Day
March 26 - Youth Day
April 30 - Victory Day
May 19 - Ho Chi Minh City's birthday
May 1 - International Labor Day
June 1 - Children's Day
July 27 - Memorial Day
August 19 - Revolution of 1945
September 2 - Independence Day
November 20 - Teacher's Day
December 22 - Defender of the Fatherland Day

TIPS

In Vietnam, it is customary to tip porters in hotels, waiters in restaurants, masseurs in salons, it is also recommended to tip tour guides, drivers at the end of the tour.

SHOPPING AND SOUVENIRS

Vietnam is a very "cheap" country, even for a non-fat wallet. Striking, exotic souvenirs literally cost a penny. Shops, markets and numerous shops. Exotic Asia all the time. Stunningly beautiful silver items cost almost nothing. Shopping is incredibly rich and varied. Shops are open almost every day, seven days a week, from 7:30 to 17:30 - officially, and unofficially - until late in the evening. From Vietnam, you can bring pearls, little things made of lacquer, bamboo, mother-of-pearl, silverware, mahogany and ebony - including very beautiful cutlery and jewelry boxes. Another category of successful purchases is clothes and accessories made of silk, linen and cotton. Even in Saigon, you can find very high-quality and beautiful gold items - not that at very cheap, but quite affordable prices.

CALLS FROM VIETNAM AND TO VIETNAM

Communication in Vietnam is quite developed. It is better not to use roaming for calls home, it will be too expensive. It is much cheaper to buy a SIM card from local operators and use it to call home. You can call home using IP telephony from Internet cafes on the streets.
The Internet is available almost everywhere. Almost every hotel offers free Wi-Fi or desktop access. Free Wi-Fi is available in shopping centers, cafes and restaurants, on the streets of some tourist areas.
The international code for Vietnam is 84.
Major city codes:
Hanoi - 4, Haiphong - 32, Ho Chi Minh City - 8, Hue - 54, Da Nang - 511.
To call from Kazakhstan to Vietnam, dial:
From a landline phone: 8-10-84-city code - subscriber's number.
From a cell phone: +84 - area code - subscriber's number.
To call from Vietnam to Kazakhstan, dial:
From a landline phone: 00-7-city code - subscriber's number.
From a cell phone: +7 - area code - subscriber's number.
EMERGENCY PHONES
Police - 113, Ambulance - 115

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES
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