Find all information you may need for your adventure to Vietnam ranging from travel destinations, holiday tips, vacation advice and adventure travel guides. While our travel guides, tips and advice focus mostly on adventure travel, AdventureGreen also provides additional information for the must-see destinations in Vietnam. Do not hesitate to contact our adventure team should you need further information then!
April is spring in northern Vietnam, dry season in the Central Region and Central Highlands, dry and hot season in South Vietnam. Understanding the weather patterns in different geographical regions of the country may help you a lot in planning a great holiday in Vietnam...
March is spring in northern Vietnam, dry season in the Central Region, the Central Highlands and the South of Vietnam. March is the peak tourist season in Vietnam as the country receives the least amount of rainfall compared to the other months of the year.
Vietnam is geographically a skinny stretch of land extending from the north to the south with different climatic zones. At a moment, it may be pleasant here and rainy there, or it could be freezing cold here and pleasant there…
Good weather is an extremely important factor for great holidays. For those who embark on adventure holidays with AdventureGreen, the weather is in some way vital for successful adventures. Why? Because we follow the less travel roads: cycling on country back roads, mountain-biking on slippery mountainous paths, motorcycling in the far-flung regions of Vietnam, trekking in muddy and slippery and steep mountain slopes or in a jungle, or on high altitudes with harsh weather conditions…
Mui Ne Beach is 20km from Phan Thiet City, the provincial capital of Binh Thuan Province. Mui Ne possesses 16 kilometers of sandy beach with luxury resorts and hotels nestling in palm forests. By far, Mui Ne Beach is considered paradise for beach vacations in Vietnam. Mui Ne is 200km north-east of Ho Chi Minh City and 150km south of Phan Rang Thap Cham City.
Da Lat is perched on the Lang Biang Plateau in the south of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The city is on the elevation of 1,475m above sea level and surrounded by vegetable farms, flower fields, and mountains of more than 1,000m above sea level. The landscapes of Dalat are breathtaking with fresh air, rolling hills, waterfalls and lakes. And, the city is a popular destination for newly married couples on their honeymoon holidays.
The mains electricity voltage in Vietnam is 220V, 50 cycles. Mains electricity of 110V is not commonly found in the country. Electrical sockets are normally for plugs with two round/flat pins. However, some hotels may have socket outlets which accommodate plugs with three round/rectangular pins.
Public holidays are the days that governmental offices and banks in Vietnam are closed. Some holidays are based on the Gregorian calendar and some based on the lunar calendar which means that they are not the same every year on the Wester calendar. It is useful you know these dates as they may affect your travel in Vietnam.
Vietnam is country with diverse terrains, various climatic patterns, sublime natural beauties, colorful ethnic and regional cultures; there is a wide range of activities for foreign visitors to the country. Whether you are a wild life enthusiast, an adventure traveler, a cooking fan,... or just a general tourist, you will surely find something of interest on your trip to Vietnam.
It is a tough question as to when is the best time to visit Vietnam. The country is narrow and long, stretching for over 2,000km from the top north to the bottom south with 3,200km of coastline, and with different altitudes ranging from sea level to over 3,000m above sea level. The terrains in Vietnam range from vast flat plains to rugged limestone mountains.
Hau Giang Province is the smallest province in the Mekong Delta and it doesn't have much attraction to tourists. If you want to stray off the tourist track and enjoy ordinary life in the Mekong Delta then Hau Giang can be good for a day. AdventureGreen offers tours in the Mekong Delta which travel past the province of Hau Giang.
Hai Phong is the third biggest city in Vietnam, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The city is 110km south-east of Hanoi. Hai Phong is bordered to the north by Quang Ninh Province, to the east by Hai Duong Province, to the south by Thai Binh Province and to the East by the East Sea of Vietnam.
Quang Ninh is situated in the North East of Vietnam, 165km from Hanoi. The Province is more known to the travelers with the unrivaled beauty of Halong Bay; while there are many other tourist attractions that are worth your exploration.
Tay Ninh Province is 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon). Tay Ninh is bordered to the north-east by Binh Phuoc Province, to the east by Binh Duong Province, to the south-east by Long An Province, to the west and north-west and north by Cambodia. Tay Ninh is known to the travellers with the eclectic religion of Cao Dai, an indigenous religion of Tay Ninh.
An Giang Province is located in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, sharing the border with Cambodia. The provincial capital of An Giang is Chau Doc City which is a popular for travelers to stop on trips between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Can Tho Province is in the heart of the Mekong Delta. The provincial capital of the province is Can Tho City, the economic center of the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Can Tho has quite a number of tourist attractions such as Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary, the floating market of Cai Rang, the floating market of Phung Hiep, green orchards,…
Vinh Long Province is a province in the Mekong Delta, between the Tien (the Upper Mekong) and the Hau (the Lower Mekong) Rivers. Vinh Long is a very popular tourist destination in the Mekong Delta. Tourist attractions at Vinh Long include the floating market on the Tien River at Cai Be (Tien Giang, right next to Vinh Long), brick kilns on the banks of the Mekong River, vanishing family occupations such as making pop corns, making candies….
Kien Giang is a westernmost province in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Kien Giang overlooks the Rach Gia Gulf. The sea of Kien Giang borders Cambodia and Thailand. Tourist attractions in Kien Giang include the Phu Quoc Island and offshore islands in the Gulf of Rach Gia, the sea of Rach Gia, the beaches at Ha Tien, U Minh Thuong National Park.
