Each person must have their own entry visa to Vietnam before leaving for Vietnam. You can normally get it your self but we can also help if you request. Ask you travel consultant for more information. You do not require an immunization certificate to enter Vietnam. Green Discovery Indochina Travel’s only responsible for attaining the […]

If you decide to go trekking some minimal trekking (hiking, nature walking) experience is always helpful but not extremely necessary for the shorter treks. Some musts are the ability to know your limitations, co-operation and communication kills. A good attitude is always a must. And being respectful to the locals and the environment is also […]

Whenever you travel you should be in good health, especially when traveling to foreign countries. If you are trekking for a multi day excursion you should be in good, both physically and mentally (sense of adventure). For Green Discovery Indochina Travel’s one day and most of the two day treks, you will have the support […]

Al of the trekking is easy going to moderate hiking, depending on the weather. The only trek that will require the use of ropes in the Fansipan trek, where we will use ropes during the final phase to reach the summit.

In the Pu Luong Nature Reserves areas of Hang Kia, Paco, and Khoe there are very few of tourists. So remote, that in some places there may have never been tourists before. While trekking the trails you will only meet friendly local people (Thai and Muong) with a big smiles and looks of excitement when […]

All of our guide are well trained and have been briefed in what to do in an emergency. When necessary will be taking extra resources when needed (porter, extra equipment). Further, all of our clients will be briefed before the trip of any dangers. When a situation occurs where there is danger, all clients will […]

Before leaving for Vietnam, all clients should make sure to receive the appropriate vaccinations especially against typhoid, malaria and hepatitis A. Please ask your doctor for their recommendations as their advice will be better than ours. What are the principle risks to the clients during an expedition? Specifically, please comment on the severity and potential […]

In cities, town and tourist destinations, there are hospitals / clinics and ambulance service relatively close by and very easy to contact. Throughout Vietnam the number to call is 115. In remote & mountainous areas, an emaergency may become difficult due to poor communication and bad roads. In many of the National parks where the […]

Depending on the situation, emergency, injury and environment we will have the best solution for an evacuation. If we are in a remote area the local people (porters, local guides, villagers) will help us effectively take the client to meeting point or the nearest clinic

We have the standard travelers’ maps of Vietnam with us, and at each trekking site, we will have a more detailed map that shows routes we are going to. It is easy to obtain maps for each of the travelers, this is on your request! If you would like more detailed maps for your journey, […]

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 […]

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 […]