Yes, it’s very easy to hire or buy cell phones here in Vietnam. There are many new and used mobile phone shops. Prices are extremely cheap and buying a SIM card is very easy. If you are traveling for an extended period of time we recommend that you have a phone number for safety and […]
Read More...Do I need a First Aid Kit for my trip?
We suggest that each traveler brings their own small first-aid kit. For some tough adventures we will need to have a group safety kit to be brought along with us; this is supplied by Green Discovery Indochina Travel
Read More...What equipment is recommended to bring on our trip to Vietnam?
When adventuring in Vietnam you need very little equipment. knows that much of the stuff you may need would be difficult to carry while you travel so we will supply everything for you. This applies for trekking, hiking, kayaking, canyoning, and climbing. Please see the “what to bring list” at the bottom of all the […]
Read More...What other equipment is provided by greendiscoveryindochina.com when on a camping trip (e.g. tents, cooking equipment etc)?
will provide tents, cooking equipment and any other necessities need for sleep and cooking for our hiking trip. Please check with our tour operator to get a specific list of what is supplied and what you have to bring with you on your trip to Vietnam.
Read More...Can my holiday be arranged by greendiscoveryindochina.com over the Tet holiday?
Yes, but is advised to please contact us long before your vacation, our office will be closed during Tet holiday.
Read More...Do you stay open over the Tet holiday?
No, we close our office during Tet holidays, please see the time we are off here.
Read More...Disable people traveling with wheel chair?
For people with wheelchairs, we will need some very special care, especially with transportation, as well as at some sites with tough grounds. Normally a private transport is arranged and a porter at some sites is needed. Please contact our consultants to have had some experience in these cases
Read More...What if we have small children traveling with us?
For shared rooms with their parents, normally a child under 5 years old is free of charge. If an extra bed for your child is needed it would result in some additional costs. We recommend you to arrange a private tour just for your family, thus giving you and your family more room and comfort […]
Read More...What do you mean by “homestay” and “camping”?
Homestay is an overnight in the home of one of the local ethnic minorities. They have been set up in a way that the community benefits from the added tourism income and not just a single entity. There are not many tours that we do that involve camping. We now use camping in Fansipan, Bach […]
Read More...What kind of hotels do you recommend?
This really depends on your budget for your vacations in Vietnam. It is nice to be at the 4 to 5 stars hotels where standards are up to an international level, but please note that these are often fully booked. There is currently not enough rooms in the 4 – 5 star hotels estimated for […]
Read More...How are the cars, jeeps, vans, minibus and coach like in Vietnam? Are they safe?
Our standard of vehicles we use for travel & tourism must be new and not more than 5 years old. This is not only for your comfort but also for environmental protection. There are four main vehicle types being used now: Toyota, Mercedes, Ford, Honda, aside from these we sometimes use Nissan and BMW. For […]
Read More...Internal transportation, are your drivers qualified?
We use our own vehicles and also contracted transportation. All of them must have met our standards including: nationally certified driver’s license and maintenance skills, as well as hospitality and tourism skills. Further, the majority of our drivers can speak English.
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