Package tours or all-inclusive tours are pre-designed and pre-arranged for you to holiday with ease. Not only will you travel hassle-free with these package tours, you will save time dealing with details before and during your trip. They have also been designed to save you money for your next holiday. Our package tours normally include: […]
Read More...What are set tours and custom tours Vietnam?
Set tour is more like a readymade tour or package tour, where you just book and get the instant confirmation. However, if you wish to tailor it to suite your travel needs please talk to one of our travel consultants, in this case, is making a custom tour for you. Tip: Look at the sample […]
Read More...How Long Travel Vietnam? How long do I need to travel Vietnam?
Vietnam so much to offer, it could take someone 3 months to see and experience everything but here is our suggestions that have worked for our clients in the past: One Week; The North, from Hanoi, make a two- day trip to Ha Long Bay and/ or Mai Chau followed by a day trip to […]
Read More...How tipping works here in Vietnam?
Tipping is not compulsory in Vietnam, however it is enormously appreciated. You should consider tipping tour guides, drivers, hotel staff, boat crews, etc. There is no standard amount for tipping but if you do find reason to tip someone, a tip from $1 USD should be ok for a day trip.
Read More...What does it mean “on-site tour guide”, “tour guide” and “tour escort/ tour leader”?
An on-site tour guide is the one who is just working at selected site, for example: the historical site of Cu Chi Tunnels or the Imperial Citadel of Hue, or one some cruise trips in Halong Bay (shared boat). A tour guide will take you on an excursion from 1 to a few days, away […]
Read More...Are your tour guides/leader licensed?
Yes, they must have a Tour Guide License before they are selected to become Greendiscoveryindochina.com . We now have 30 guides working on the national and local level and are proud to say that they are all licensed by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Read More...Do your local tour guide speak English well?
Yes, our guides speak English very well. They are well trained at Tourism Faculty (Hanoi University) with English being a compulsory subject for five years. After graduating from this University, they must take part in a 3 month course in practical English training before they are offered a tour guide license and a position at
Read More...What languages do your tour guides can speak?
Depends on what you speak but mainly English. French & German are spoken by some guides as well as other dialects. A guide will always be present that is fluent in the local language. Please contact us if you have specific language speaking requirements
Read More...Does the leader / guide hold any formal qualifications?
First, all of our guides have a University degree, majoring in tour guiding, granted from Hanoi Open University. Further, all of our guides have successfully completed the Sustainable Tourism Training Course which was supported by WUSC (World University Support of Canada). Other courses include an Eco-tourism training course by WWF-Vietnam. All of the guides have […]
Read More...How long has the leader / guide been operating similar tours in this area?
The number of years the leaders / guides have worked in the areas vary from guide to guide and area to area. The average is about two years. We do have some guides who have gone to areas for five or more years. If you are concerned about the guide’s level of experience please inform […]
Read More...Are any of the leaders / guides first aid trained?
There is usually one leader and one local guide for each phase of an expedition. We will recruit all of our porters from the local community. The number of porters we use will reflect the size and ability of the group as well as the type and difficult of adventure
Read More...What training has the leader / guide received?
Every leader and guide at has graduated from the Tourism Faculty, Hanoi Open University. They have experience in the Hospitality Industry and University level guiding skills. The average work experience (as guides) of our guides is three years. Further the team is constantly updating and improving on our skills by getting involved in extra courses, […]
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