Vietnam Trips & Tours

When visiting Vietnam consider the time of year you are travelling and what activities you want to get involved in. Bring clothing that covers your knees and shoulders for visiting religious sites. Lightweight and breathable clothing is advised, especially when it is hot and humid. Pack comfortable shoes for exploring cities and light trekking. If you are planning more intense hiking, consider packing good walking boots. Pack a light rain jacket for showers. If you are heading into Northern Vietnam, such as Sa Pa, pack layers as temperatures can get cooler at night.

At Gap 360, our biggest priority is ensuring that travellers feel safe and supported on their adventures abroad. Before your departure on our Vietnam tours, you will have access to our health and safety information with advice for your travels and country fact-files for Vietnam. You’ll also have access to a 24/7 emergency support number, operated by our UK-based team, to assist you while you're travelling. We always encourage travellers to do their own research before visiting a destination, or if you have any questions, we are just a message or phone call away.

The Vietnamese dong is the official currency of Vietnam, symbolised by VND. US Dollars can also be accepted, but you will typically find you are overcharged and small, local vendors will only accept VND. Card is also widely accepted in hotels, boutiques, restaurants and grocery stores.

Gap 360 has partnered with Masta and Nomad Clinics, one of the UK’s largest networks of private travel clinics. Through Masta, you can arrange a Travel Telephone Consultation, an in-person Consultation, and book your vaccinations at your nearest clinic.

It’s entirely up to you. Although tipping in Vietnam isn’t mandatory, tour guides always appreciate a tip for their hard-working effort to make your group tour an unforgettable adventure. So if your tour guide goes above and beyond what you expect, then you may consider tipping to show them you had an incredible time. The amount is down to personal preference but it’s common to leave a tip of £2-5 per day or 5-10% of the trip cost.

Vietnam is an adventure traveller's playground, there’s not a single place in Vietnam that doesn’t encompass a sense of adventure. In the northern region, adventure travellers are drawn to the landscapes of Sa Pa Valley, Pu Luong Park and Ha Long Bay. Not to mention the long list of adventurous activities. Cycle around rice paddies in Ninh Binh, learn to cook Vietnamese style in Hue and admire the lantern-lit streets of historic Hoi An. In the southern region, Ho Chi Minh City is a must-see to marvel at the magic of the Mekong Delta, take an underground history lesson at Cu Chi Tunnels and taste delicious Vietnamese flavours at food markets.

Absolutely! A gap year in Vietnam is the answer if you want to take on the adventure of a lifetime. With ancient to modern history and urban cities to rural retreats, Vietnam is a diverse destination for gap year trips. You can discover the best of the southern cities and northern Vietnam like the capital of Hanoi, Hạ Long Bay, and Sapa Valley. A gap year allows you to take all the time you need to uncover this incredible country. Plus, compared to other gap year destinations, Vietnam is a relatively affordable place to live.