Vietnam

[excalibur324]

Hi,

I'm planning to visit HCM on february period. How's the weather?

Will be going 4D3N.

Most recommend to go Mekong delta (2D1N)

And Cu Chi Tunnel (1D)

Which tour agency should i book from for above tour?

Any other recommendations for shopping, museum, palace and hotel? First timer here.

Thanks alot.

weather is very much tropical like singapore.

any agents along the pham ngu lao will provide u with around the same price for the same tour.

i quite like the war remnants museum.

 

[Bishio]

travel to cu chi tunnel about 2 hrs one way.

just take a tour. go urself quite troublesome.

when gg back to the city the guide will ask u want to drop u at war remannts museum or just straight back to the city center. ur choice.

 

[tenz1204]

my data plan is only from 6 nov to 5 dec, so someone travelling then will benefit from it

unfortunately won't cover till mid dec can get it yrself off the streets/at shops.

Ok no problem thanks for replying.

 

[xtwis7]

Those travelling to Hanoi especially please monitor over the next few days if Haiyan has downgraded or maintained her intensity. It's forecast to hit Hanoi on Tuesday.

 

[jonchong]

Those travelling to Hanoi especially please monitor over the next few days if Haiyan has downgraded or maintained her intensity. It's forecast to hit Hanoi on Tuesday.

oh dear... do take care all who are traveling there! i'll only be there in jan.

 

[~大.芒.果~]

Those travelling to Hanoi especially please monitor over the next few days if Haiyan has downgraded or maintained her intensity. It's forecast to hit Hanoi on Tuesday.

Sunday afternoon/Monday now

 

[jemtxy]

go cuchi tunnel..is actually not rush even if u go with tour or visit urself..becos once ur there..u will get a cuchitunnel guide...and u follow his pace to do all the tour..photo taking are just that few so its not really gonna take alot of time.
however if u go urself..u book taxi from the hotel..it will cost a bomb..best is u go along the street, ask a taxi and see if hes willing to take u to cuchi for a certain price...we had 7 people on a 8seater taxi and paid about 800k to and fro..

 

[xtwis7]

Today papers report Hanoi winds about 120kph. The picture actually showed the junk boat submerged partially below the sea in Halong Bay. Definitely much smaller scale damage than Tacloban.

 

[alanjw55]

Those travelling to Hanoi especially please monitor over the next few days if Haiyan has downgraded or maintained her intensity. It's forecast to hit Hanoi on Tuesday.

oh dear... do take care all who are traveling there! i'll only be there in jan.

Today papers report Hanoi winds about 120kph. The picture actually showed the junk boat submerged partially below the sea in Halong Bay. Definitely much smaller scale damage than Tacloban.

im flying in dec, i dont think i'll be so suay to bump into haiyan bah

 

[Honda_]

Does Vietnamese in hcm celebrate Xmas? I intend to spend my Xmas there.

 

[beanstalk6]

Does Vietnamese in hcm celebrate Xmas? I intend to spend my Xmas there.

Yes. You will see more motorcycles on the roads on the night of X'mas eve than you have ever seen in your life.

 

[starlet]

Should I use a custom tour agent with the price below?

Itinerary 1

10 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your
hotel. If you arrive early, we can do a walking tour of the Old
Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

11 Dec
Guided tour of Hanoi city. Overnight in Hanoi

12 Dec
Day-trip to Ninh Binh province where we will visit Hoa Lu (ancient
capital of Vietnam before it was shifted to Hanoi) and take a
leisurely row-boat ride along a gentle stream in the midst of
countryside setting to visit 3 caves at Tam Coc. Overnight in Hanoi.

13 Dec
Travel to Halong Bay. When we arrive, board the overnight boat which
will bring us to explore caves, visit a floating fishing village and
cruise by many interestingly-shaped islands in the bay. Overnight on
the boat.

14 Dec
Wake up to the quiet surroundings of the beautiful bay. Cruise
further before we disembark at around 11am and make the return journey
back to Hanoi, reaching the city around 4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

15 Dec
Free & easy until transfer to the airport for departure.

Itinerary 2

10 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your
hotel. If you arrive early, we can do a walking tour of the Old
Quarter. Take the overnight train for Lao Cai, Sapa.

11 Dec
Arrive into Lao Cai early morning, transfer to Sapa. Light trek to
visit Cat Cat village, enroute passing by a waterfall & suspension
bridge. Overnight in Sapa.

12 Dec
Travel to visit Lao Chai & Ta Van villages, and there is some free &
easy time in the afternoon to explore Sapa town on your own. Transfer
to Lao Cai in the evening to take the overnight train back to Hanoi.

13 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi early morning. Travel to Halong Bay. When we
arrive, board the overnight boat which will bring us to explore caves,
visit a floating fishing village and cruise by many
interestingly-shaped islands in the bay. Overnight on the boat.

14 Dec
Wake up to the quiet surroundings of the beautiful bay. Cruise
further before we disembark at around 11am and make the return journey
back to Hanoi, reaching the city around 4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

15 Dec
Free & easy until transfer to the airport for departure.

For the itinerary shared with you in the email below, and for your group of 2 persons, it will be:

- US$420 per pax (with private city tour)
- US$375 per pax (without city tour; 11 Dec will be kept as free & easy to explore Hanoi on your own)

This includes:
- airport transfers in a private 4-seater vehicle; shared transfers with other travelles for Halong Bay & Tam Coc trips
- 3 nights' accommodations (twin share) at 3-star Authentic Hotel with breakfasts provided
- 1 night's accommodations (twin share) on deluxe Phoenix Cruise with meals (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast & 1 brunch on 2nd day) on board
- row-boat at Tam Coc
- water puppet show (if you choose the city tour option)
- entrance & registration fees
- English-speaking guide

It excludes:
- other meals & drinks
- personal expenses & insurance
- tips

I have book my trip from this hotel. Traveling from 20th to 27th Dec 2013

cost per pax is USD 345 but i see now it showing USD 355 for 7 days 6 night

Maybe you can look at it


Vietnam tours

Tripadvisor has good review for this hotel

Calypso Grand Hotel (Hanoi, Vietnam) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

 

[jonchong]

Today papers report Hanoi winds about 120kph. The picture actually showed the junk boat submerged partially below the sea in Halong Bay. Definitely much smaller scale damage than Tacloban.

oh dear, still not good tho..hope they recover from the damage soon..

 

[amlim]

Just arrived at Hanoi and bought a sim card with unlimted 3G for a mth on recommendation from the kind folks at the hotel. Wanted to ask for a shorter plan but he says there's only the monthly one lol. Only few sgd diff so i didn't want to bother.

guess if anybody is interested in the sim card, i can pass it to you after i come back on the 10th

hi there,

which mobile company sim did you get?

what plan is this?

thanks.

 

[Thoma5]

Heng arh i come back frm hanoi before it hit pinoyland...

Halong bay really very nice but then will be quite bored if stay overnight...
To me i still prefer saigon then hanoi...like food arh and night life...

As for,
Puppet show in hanoi cost 100k or 60k
Halong bay cost 700k(canoeing urself) or 400k(extra 120k/pax to get ppl to row the boat) for 1 day

Most foreigner stay near hoan kiem lake there. Lot of decent cheap hotel there,range around 20+ Sgd/night.

 

[ah_nix]

Planing to go Sapa in Feb, anyone have recommendation for tour agency doing Fansipan hikking maybe 2d3n/3d4n? Thanks!

 

[suangern]

Does Vietnamese in hcm celebrate Xmas? I intend to spend my Xmas there.

go to district 1's le loi road and nguyen hue road lor....

 

[~大.芒.果~]

hi there,

which mobile company sim did you get?

what plan is this?

thanks.

Hi,

I got a vinaphone sim card...for the plan i'm not sure...the hotel staff did all the setup for me because its completely in vietnamese and no English

 

[maxell_555]

I have book my trip from this hotel. Traveling from 20th to 27th Dec 2013

cost per pax is USD 345 but i see now it showing USD 355 for 7 days 6 night

Maybe you can look at it


Vietnam tours

Tripadvisor has good review for this hotel

Calypso Grand Hotel (Hanoi, Vietnam) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

Very good help. Seriously considering now.

 

[maxell_555]

1. Any familiar bank's ATM at Hanoi?
2. Bring more USD or VND?