Aug/100
Exciting Adventure Holidays To Vietnam
Vietnam is a small country that very few people know anything about. Everyone remembers the war, but other than that, few facts are known. Things are changing, and Vietnam is becoming a chosen vacation spot for many travelers. Here are some things you can see and do on your adventure holidays to Vietnam.
Kite surfing is an activity that has become popular in recent years. Mui Ne is known for its steady winds, low amount of rainfall, beautiful beach, great accommodations and fabulous nightlife. Besides being the perfect spot for advanced kite surfers, courses are offered for beginners and intermediates.
Fourteen day cultural tours will have you seeing the well-known attractions in Vietnam. To make this possible, you will take national flights from place to place. A speedboat ride on the Saigon River and an evening cruise in Hoi An to enjoy the sunset are some of the highlights. Most visitors enjoy seeing the amazing tunnel system at Cu Chi that was used by communist guerrillas in the Vietnam war.
Take an 18 day adventure tour that will allow you to see Vietnam as it really is. Bicycle through the city of Hanoi, cruise and paddle in the Halong Bay and spend the night aboard the boat. Hike in the Bach Ma National Park and enjoy overnight camping. Another boat ride down the Mekong River will take you to the Mekong Delta where you can bicycle through its fruit laden valleys.
The best tour of all for those who enjoy the best of a country is the Luxury Tour. You will have the opportunity to tour Saigon and the country area to the north of the city, before flying south. Once in the southern part of Vietnam, you will be staying on the peninsula or an off coast island in a luxury resort for a week.
The possibilities of adventure holidays to Vietnam are limitless. Many of the tour companies allow you to put together your own adventure holiday so you can visit the places you want to see. Whichever tour you decide to take, you will thoroughly enjoy your time in Vietnam.
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Jun/100
Vietnam Travel From UK Requires Attention To Details
According to the Vietnamese Tourist Authority, around 100,000 tourists from Great Britain will experience Vietnam travel from UK locations each year. Visitor restrictions there are very strict and visitors always need to be fully aware of the all the rules. It is crucial to have all customs and visa documentation in proper order.
To visit in Vietnam, prior to entry into the country, it is required to obtain your visa unless there have been prior arrangements made by a recognized tour operator or if you are officially considered to be a sponsored visitor. You will likely be denied entry into the country if you have a passport that is valid for less than one month past the date that your visa expires. You should thoroughly check for correct visa conditions that may apply.
Vietnamese visas are generally valid for only just one entry. Any person who plans to leave and then re-enter from another country need to be sure they obtain a proper visa which allows them multiple entries. If you overstay your visa, there are harsh fines or even imprisonment in some cases.
If your passport were to be lost or stolen, you would need to get a replacement passport as well as a replacement visa from immigration authorities in order to leave Vietnam. This can be done only during normal work hours and it usually takes from three to five working days to be received. It is not possible for the Embassy to expedite replacement of Vietnamese visas.
You need to have the form for customs you receive on entry to Vietnam, because this is required for you to leave the country. If you should lose your form, you could possibly be fined on leaving and also face having your personal belongings indefinitely confiscated. Be aware that this is another issue that the embassy is usually not able to arbitrate for you.
Most visits are quite trouble-free, however it is advisable to register ahead of time with the British consulate. British nationals usually only require assistance in regard to a lost or stolen passport. Registering with the consulate will provide you better assistance in case of an emergency. Remember that obtaining prompt consular aid is difficult when outside Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City due to Vietnam's lack of modern infrastructure.
Vietnam travel from the UK should usually go very smoothly, providing that visitors take the proper care to have their paperwork in order.
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May/100
Activities Groups That Have Vietnam Tours Can Offer
There are all sorts of different places in Vietnam to check out on a tour. In fact with so many attractions it makes sense that many groups offer Vietnam tours. Here are some of the things to see in some of these tours.
One thing to check out in a tour is the city of Hanoi. Many tour groups offer full day and two day trips to Hanoi. Among the attractions here include the Presidential Palace and the city's many gardens. The architecture, which has some influences from France, can be seen too. Hanoi is also home to many authentic Vietnamese restaurants.
Ho Chi Minh City, which is the largest city in the country, is another place to visit. Many tours have trips to this city including some where you can spend a free day here. During a free day you can visit the temples and markets of Ho Chi Minh City. The gardens are also very impressive here. The Chinatown area in District 5 can be seen too.
Cruises along the many bodies of water in Vietnam can be enjoyed on a tour as well. Places like the Ha Long Bay, the Saigon River and Bai Tu Long Bay are popular places for cruises. While on the waters you can take in the impressive beauty of the forests of Vietnam. Various groups for Vietnam tours offer unique ship options. These include classic junk ships similar to what was used in China during the early Common Era.
You can even enjoy a side trip to Cambodia on some tours. You can visit the city of Siem Reap on a side trip to see the temples of the city. To get here you will have to get a plane from Vietnam into the country.
These are all unique activities that you can enjoy on many Vietnam tours. Many groups offer trips to notable cities in the country and to many bodies of water. Cambodia can be visited during some tours as well.
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Apr/100
Taking Your Group On A Few Vietnam Escorted Tours
Taking tours in this day and age are extremely popular and Vietnam as a destination spot is certainly increasing in popularity as well, that is why taking Vietnam escorted tours for a vacation can really let you see what this country is all about. Vietnam is a very peaceful country and one that has a lot of mountains as well as highlands.
By far, one of the coolest things about this coastline country is the fact that it has both sea as well as mountain attractions. That is something that a lot of people do not know about Vietnam but should. If you are thinking about taking a vacation to Vietnam, you should certainly consider taking an escorted tour.
There are many benefits to taking an escorted tour on your Vietnam vacation and one of them has got to be the fact that you can actually see everything. If you are one of the many people that likes to explore, having an escort to show you exactly what you should be exploring can be a huge bonus!
Have you ever been on vacation to a country that you know really nothing about besides what you have read in books? Well, think about being guided around the country by someone that knows all about the country and can truly show you exactly what is awesome about it. They can take you to all of the hot spots at night and certainly make sure that you stay on schedule.
This is important, because there are so many things to see in Vietnam. There are so many towns, villages, and cities. It can be hard to see the best of them if you are not on a tour. You get to see things off the beaten path ' like Hue! Imagine being able to experience things you would otherwise miss.
Having a tour guide is something that can keep you safe, certainly show you around and can absolutely be something you can gain advice from. Although you may want to take a vacation by yourself, think about getting on one of the many Vietnam escorted tours!
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Aug/090
The Cu Chi Tunnels of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. A destination known for its famous war with the Americans throughout the 1960's until 1975. Learn all about what life was like in the jungle with an interesting visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located 70 km from downtown.
In the heart of the jungle, 200km of tunnels were well hidden from American soldiers. Originally built to protect the Vietnamese from French air strikes in the lat 1940's to 1950's, they were re-used during the 60's as a staging ground for attacks on American troops.
The American's knew they were there, they just couldn't find them. Not for lack of trying however. Agent Orange, napalm and constant bombing was used to try to find the tunnels that had eluded them. The jungle was completely wiped out and barren. It had been ruined by man, but Mother Nature's is a strong entity and with time has healed herself and it is now lush and green.
If you are lucky, you may receive a first hand account from a former Vietnamese soldier. Guides will tell you stories of their time in the war and can give you information on intimate details of the war that took place in this jungle. If you listen carefully, you can learn a great deal about history.
You will learn all about how the Vietnamese managed to defeat the powerful Americans. They fought on their home turf being the jungle and they used it to their advantage. Cave entrances were hidden by placing termite hills over top. To throw off their scent to guide dogs, they would sprinkle cayenne pepper confusing the animal. Even if the soldiers managed to find and opening, they were tiny and made for the slight Vietnamese frame. U.S. soldiers would have to blast a hole alerting any inhabitants that they have been found. With 200 km of caves to disappear in, it wasn't likely that they would be caught.
When they did manage to make their way into the tunnels, they were greeted with booby traps. False floors caused the enemy to fall into a bed of sharpened bamboo poles. Spikes were placed on the floors and traps were set everywhere. You had to know your way around the tunnel to escape injury.
There were other tactics besides the tunnels that offered the Vietnamese an advantage against the United States. Surprisingly, foot rot was a major problem with U.S. soldiers. The heat and humidity of the rain forest caused sores, rotting flesh and infection. When your major form of battle is to walk through the jungle this can be a serious problem. Instead of wearing boots, the Viet Cong wore rubber sandals made from tires. They are well constructed and durable and you can see them for yourself. If you want to try them out, buy a pair for a nominal fee.
Life was difficult in the tunnels and they lived in them for years at a time. They contained functioning kitchens, hospitals and sleeping quarters. They managed to survive underground dealing with the elements. Some rooms were very spacious, but mostly the passageways were very tight being no more than a meter high. Malaria ran rampant and the unsanitary conditions caused infection and illness. Not only did they have to deal with American bombing and fighting, they had to deal with deadly snakes and spiders underground.
Your tour will take you to all of the different types of living quarters and rooms. It is a comfortable tour and the tunnel walls have even been blasted out to make it larger and more comfortable for tourists. However, there are still some original entrances available to be explored and you will have the opportunity to go into an original tunnel yourself and crawl for 150 meters experiencing what it was like during the war.
First you will have to enter through a small hole in the ground. This is enough to make many tourists chicken out. Some people won't even be able to fit inside and will not even have the option to go. But if you can manage to squeeze through, be sure to do so. You will have the one true experience of the day, feeling what it actually must have been like for a soldier to crawl through this claustrophobic space.
During your tour you will learn little tricks like how the Viet Cong tracked U.S. soldiers by following these fascinating plants that actually pointed in the direction that people walked. As you brush by, the leaves of the plants curl in the direction that you are heading. A dead giveaway for the unsuspecting American soldier. You will try to food of the Viet Cong and you will visit different rooms that were camouflaged above ground, learning all about how the Vietnamese kept themselves from being discovered.
Once you have learned all there is to know and if you are feeling like doing your best Rambo impersonation, you can go to the firing range and fire various guns from AK 47's to automatic rifles, giving you your complete war experience.
Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels will definitely give you a feeling as to what life was like during the Vietnam War. It is unbelievable to think that these tunnels remained in tact through two major wars. One with the French and one with the Americans. If you are visiting Ho Chi Minh, they are certainly worth a visit.