Halong Bay "Must do" - What can I do when I travel to Halong Bay Vietnam?

It's worth to take a trip to Ha Long Bay for several days, it  will be a great experience for every one first time in Vietnam. It not just about the nature beauty of the Bay - the destination which accredited as 7 wonders of the world, It's about the incredible intinerary that you never had before.There are some activities that you should not missed when visit Ha Long Bay:

* Kayak: Have you ever been taken a small Kayak junk, and drive it’s all by your self? Imagine that you can discover all the corners, go to anywhere you want, touch the blue water, seeing plenty of limestone, take a nice shot…Your friend will be really genius  of what you have experiences.

* Discovering fishing Village: Go to the fishing village to witness the daily life of the fishermen. You – your self can fishing and make the seafood by your own. You will really feel relax, escape from normal day. Just like you are live in a total different world.

* Its worth when spend a night on a Cruise:  Like a mini hotel, the cruise offers a separate, with clean bedding, air conditioning, a private bathroom. Interestingly, you can just relax right in your own room, pull off the curtains, open the window you will see the limestone, the blue water. You can see the fish; the jellyfish are swimming right under the window.  When night comes, you can see the stars, the sea-sight from the deck. Almost cruise have some entertainment activities in the evening including dancing, karaoke, gaming… so you will totally enjoy it without the feeling of boring evening. One thing you should not miss in the cruise is the “Tai chi” exercise in early morning.

It is so exciting to spend another night at a private beach bungalow: You can book a package tour with one more night to come to sleep in a priavate beach bungalows like Monkey Island Resort, Sandy Beach resort, Vietbungalow... This must be a very interesting time with kayaking, swimming, playing football or volleyball on a priave beach.

* Caves discover: Out of dozen caves in Ha Long Bay, The highlight caves that you must to visit are: the Grotto of the Wooden Stakes (Hang Dau Go), Grotto of the Heavenly palace (Dong Thien Cung) , starling cave (Hang Sung Sot).

Beside the above activities, If you a well traveler, you could also consider Van Don as your destination. From Van Don you can go to Quan Lan or Coto Island. These two islands are in the progress of developing as potential best destination in the north of Vietnam. It’s truly wild and nature, good for the travelers who like challenges as well as loves everything in nature.

See more Halong Bay Travel Questions here: http://www.mixaz.net/p648-halong-bay-travel-faqs.html

Who are not eligible to obtain a VOA to Vietnam?

The various agents advertising on-line applications for VOA cannot process visa applications from citizens of the countries listed below. These citizens must obtain a visa prior to travel either from a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate located in their country or via the Vietnam Immigration Department direct. Any approval letters issued will be declined on arrival.

NB: The list is not exhaustive. 

List of Countries:
Afghanistan	Algeria	Bangladesh
Cameroon	Ghana	Guinea - Bissau
Haiti		Iran
Iraq	Jamaica	Jordan
Kenya	Malawi	Namibia
Nepal	Nigeria	Oman
Pakistan	Palestine	Qatar
Rwanda	Saudi Arabia	Somalia
Sri Lanka	Sudan	Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia	Turkey	Yemen
Zimbabwe

Airport Visa Procedure and Payment Process

VOA is handled by the immigration service at the airports and as such, if the airport is operating so is the VOA department. It is absolutely vital that you have your visa processing fee(s) on you, in cash. There are no money machines (ATMs), money changers or any other way of withdrawing money in the immigration hall and the authorities do not take plastic. Until you can pay in cash you won't get into the country and you could end up having a wonderful holiday camped on the wrong side of the barrier until your return flight leaves. If you have a bank card, an immigration officer might offer to escort you to an ATM to withdraw some money. Meanwhile you might starve to death (slight exaggeration, but you get the point) as it might be many hours before that happens. They have been known to accept payment in currencies other than US Dollars but are not obligated to do so. If they choose not to, you will have a problem if you haven't brought US Dollars with you. The latest news is that an ATM has appeared at Tan Son Nhat Airport (HCMC) - adjacent to the landing visa counter. While this might be of help to those arriving without cash, it is still advisable to bring the correct money to pay for the visa. ATM's do breakdown / run out of cash and the inevitable lack of clarity regarding the Dong / USD exchange rate conversion (it would be issuing Dongs), plus additional card charges, means it should be thought of as the option of last resort.     

At   Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) the VOA window is situated over to the left as you enter the immigration hall, at the far end. Do not join any queues for Immigration Control. The counter itself is sign-posted -   LANDING VISA.  When you get to the Landing Visa (VOA) window, be prepared to hand over your   passport, one completed copy of the Entry and Exit form, the entire letter of approval and one passport size photo (the officer will staple your photo to the form if not already attached). You should then go and sit down. Even with few people being processed do not expect passports (with the visa attached) to be returned in the order that they were presented at the window. 

When your visa is ready, your name will be called and at the same time your passport held up to the window with the photo page showing. You then pay the processing visa fee  - U.S.$45 for single entry, 1 or 3 month. up to U.S.$95 (**see above) for a One Month Multiple Entry. Vietnamese Dong or U.S. Dollars are the preferred currencies. The notes should be in good condition (no marks, nicks or tears) but it is not necessary for them to be brand new. At HCMC, people have also had Australian Dollars, GB Pounds and Euros accepted as payment instead of U.S. Dollars but no change is given for currencies other than U.S. dollars or Dong. However, to avoid payment problems, U.S. Dollars are preferable as there have been occasional reports of other currencies not being accepted. Once you have paid, your passport will be returned to you, along with a receipt for your payment. Be sure to check the newly issued visa for any errors while still at the window. You then go to the immigration control posts to be processed in the normal way. Baggage reclaim and Customs are downstairs.

At Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport) the procedure differs slightly.  The VOA office is situated to the left of the escalator that takes you down to the immigration hall.  Hand in your passport and VOA approval letter at the counter, and pick up an Application for Entry and Exit Form if you haven't downloaded and completed one beforehand. If necessary there are desks where you can fill in the form. Then walk along the right-hand side of the office to the counter at the opposite end and wait for your name to be called. Because foreign names can be difficult for the immigration officers to pronounce they usually also hold up the passport with the bearer's photo facing outwards.

When you have handed your payment (see above for the required condition of the dollar notes), the completed Application for Entry and Exit form and passport photo to the immigration officer he or she will give you a receipt and return your passport to you, complete with the visa stamp. Check that the the exit date on the visa is correct (that is, in one month's or three months' time), then retrace your steps along the side of the office and proceed to Immigration Control, and then to baggage reclaim and Customs, which are situated on the same floor.

At Da Nang follow the exit signs. As soon as you enter the huge hall it is very easy to find the VOA window - it is on the left hand side and is clearly visible. The process is reasonably quick (approximately 15 minutes with all necessary paperwork completed before landing) but do bear in mind there is no guarantee it will be always be the same. After receiving visas / passports back, progress onwards to immigration control. Immigration Control can be slow, sometimes 3 or 4 long lines. Everyone queues up together going through the same check-points and there are no separate checkpoints for Vietnamese passengers and other nationalities.

Tip. If there are two or more of you obtaining VOA it would be prudent that once you've handed in your paperwork, that one of you stands in line for immigration control. That way you won't be at the back of a long queue.

Who do not need a visa to Vietnam?

Citizens of some countries do not need a visa for short visits but do please check that the following information is still valid:

1. Stays of not more than 30 days: citizens of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos.
2. Stays of not more than 21 days: citizens of Phillippines.
3. Stays of not more than 15 days: citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Russian Federation.
4. Stays of not more than 14 days: citizens of Brunei.

While there are various Visa Exemptions i.e. for travel to   Phu Quoc Island (subject to the 15 day rule), such travel invariably has to be booked through authorised Vietnamese travel agents.  

How can I get a taxi from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi Centre?

Because of many kind of airport fees so the cost of taxi from Noi Bai -> Hanoi alway more than Hanoi-> Noibai. It cost about 400.000 VND ($19). You can call a taxi by yourself or ask for a taxi from you hotel...

How can I get a Taxi from Hanoi centre to the Airport?

From Hanoi, you can easy get a Taxi to the Noi Bai Airport.

You can book a taxi from Mai Linh Taxi (043 8222666 – 0438222555), Noi Bai Taxi ( 043 8868888), Viet Thanh Taxi ( 043 5636666)...... It cost about 250.000 VND ($12). You can also ask your hotel or your travel agency book a repaid taxi for you.

Which taxi is best in Hanoi?

In Hanoi, there are many taxi branch. Here I have the name with the phone number but I recomment you should call Mai Linh, CP, ABC taxi, Taxi Group or Airport Taxi.

Name	Tel
Hanoi Taxi	04.38.53.53.53
HaNoi Tourist Taxi	04.38.56.56.56
Viet Thanh Taxi	043.563.6666
Taxi CP	04.38.26.26.26
Thang Long Taxi	04.39 71 71 71
Airport	04. 38 733 333
Taxi 12	04.38 212 212
V Taxi	04.38 58 58 58
Mai linh (M Taxi / S Taxi)	04.38.222.666 – 04.38.222.555
Capital Taxi	04.38.333333
Thanh Hung Taxi	04.38.733.733 – 04.38.73.13.13
Saigon Taxi	04.38 21 21 21
Hoan Kiem Taxi	04.37.16.16.16
Tay Ho Taxi	04.38 45 45 45
Huong Nam Taxi	04.38 54 54 54
Minh Duc Taxi	04.38 162 162
Hong Phuong Taxi	04.39 711 711
Hoang Hop Taxi	04.37.18.18.18
V20 Taxi	04.38.20.20.20
Ba Sao Taxi	04.32.20.20.20 - 04.38.574.574
ABC Taxi	04.37.19.19.19
Van Xuan Taxi	04.38.222.888
Sao VietTaxi	04.32.62.62.62
Thu Huong Taxi	04. 38 36 36 36
Huong Lua Taxi	04.38.25.25.25 – 04.38.35.35.35
The Ky Moi Taxi	04.38.734.734
Taxi 52	04.38.52.52.52
54 Taxi	04.38.54.54.54
37 Taxi	04.38.37.37.37
12 Taxi	04.38.212.212
83 Taxi	04.38.838.383
The Ky Moi	04.38 734 734
City	04.38 222 222
Sao Saigon Taxi	04.38.31.31.31 – 04.38.21.21.21
Taxi Havina	04.35 62 62 62
Taxi Van Xuan	04.38 22 28 88
Taxi Dai Phuc	04.38 83 83 83
Taxi Dong Do	04.38 57 45 74
Ect....

Can I find a Minibus at Hanoi Airport?

• Airport Minibus offers transportation directly to your hotel or residence in Hanoi.
• Airport Minibus one way trip to Vietnam Airlines Office on Quang Trung in Hanoi city center costs VND 22,000 for Vietnamese or VND 32,000 (US$2) for foreigners.
• Fares to other destinations in Hanoi are higher (US$4). Make sure to confirm destination and fare before boarding the minibus.
•  Minibuses leave the airport when full.
• Minibus to the airport depart from opposite the Vietnam Airlines Office on Quang Trung in Hanoi city center.

Is there any Hanoi Airport Public Bus?

Hanoi city buses number 7 and 17 connect Noi Bai Airport with Hanoi city center.
The bus stop is just on the right side of the terminal exit.

Traveling by bus costs 5,000 VND (0.3 USD) per person and takes about one hour.
Buses run every 15-20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Bus number 7 connects the airport to Kim Ma bus station.
Bus number 17 connects the airport to Long Bien bus station.

Traveling by bus in Hanoi?

Buses have long been a familiar means of transport of Hanoians. And many people do not know that each bus route is an interesting traveling route in the capital city.


In Hanoi, buses appeared in mid-2001. Immediately, this new means of transport was warmly welcomed by the people. Over time, the buses are no longer the vehicles to serve the needs of students and workers but also become a nice means of travel.
On a bus forum, there are articles guiding people to travel to famous places by bus.
The cost is quite cheap, with only VND6,000-VND40,000 ($0.3-3) for two way. Anyone can travel without worrying about expensive. Moreover, traveling by bus is to ensure safety as well as reducing anxiety about parking space for each person.
However, to get a fun ride, you should note the following points:
-Selecting travel time to avoid overcrowding and long wait. The appropriate time is from 5-6am, 8-11am and 1-5pm.
- Do not carry a lot of valuable assets with you.
- Prepare change to buy bus tickets if you do not have a monthly ticket.
- Strictly abide by the rules on the bus.

Tours by bus for your reference:

From My Dinh bus station:

• Bus No. 33: Ticket price: VND5,000 ($0.2)/turn. Frequency: 15 minutes/bus. 

The Bus No. 33 goes from My Dinh bus station to the West Lake. Taking this bus, you can visit the West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Truc Bach Lake. After enjoying Pho (Vietnamese noodle) in Ngu Xa, you can walk along Phan Dinh Phung and Hoang Dieu road. From Hoang Dieu, Bus 33 will go to Le Hong Phong Street, where you can stop to visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Walking along Dien Bien Phu to the Hanoi flag pole, Lenin Park, along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street to the Museum of Fine Arts. From Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, you can catch Bus No. 2 to the Hanoi Opera House. From the Hanoi Opera House you can walk along Trang Tien Street to buy souvenirs in Hang Gai or Cau Go.

• Bus No. 46: Ticket price: VND5,000. Frequency: 15 minutes.

Bus No. 46 runs to Hoa Binh Park, along the Thang Long Bridge to the ancient citadel of Co Loa.
From Long Bien bus station:

• Bus No. 15: Ticket price: VND7,000 ($0.3). Frequency: 10 minutes.

The bus runs through the Chuong Duong Bridge and down to Dong Anh district to Soc Temple and Thanh Chuong Viet Phu Palace.

• Bus 47: Ticket price: VND7,000. Frequency: 10 minutes.

This bus goes along the Red River dike to Bat Trang pottery village.

From Yen Nghia bus station:

• Bus 75: Ticket price: VND20,000 ($1). Frequency: 30 minutes.

This bus goes along Highway 21B to Huong (Perfume) Pagoda.

From Tran Khanh Du parking lot:

• Bus 35: Ticket price: VND7,000. Frequency: 15 minutes.

The bus goes through Thong Nhat Park, the National Cinema Center, Metro Supermarket, Hoa Binh Park and along the North Thang Long highway to Hai Ba Trung Temple.

Are there ATMs in the main towns of Vietnam?

Yes, there are ATM’s in all the main towns. Sometimes you may have to search for them but in almost every town there is one - Sapa included.

Warning: Some of the ATM’s have recently been reported to eat cards. Have a backup with you, or when you find one that works for you, continue to use that one.

Tip: If you are traveling to Vietnam during Tet, take out enough money to last you the week. Many people will pull out all the money they need before heading home. There have been times where all of the bank machines in Hanoi have been emptied.

What kind of currency do you use in Vietnam? Is it easy to change other currencies to VND?

In Vietnam the currency is called the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Changing other currencies in Vietnam is quite easy. Changing common currencies such as USD and the Euro as well as traveler cheques are the easiest. It is although tougher and more costly to exchange your dong back into USD.

You can exchange your money at the banks, the many currency converters, and jewelry stores. Rates will vary from place to place and from currency to currency.

Tip: 

• Always carry small denominations of VND. Some small shops and small villages often will not have change. Being aware of this will save you time, money and frustration. 
• Always bring crisp, clean foreign currency. Some places will not accepted tattered or torn bills. The larger bills offer better rates.

Are $US notes accepted at travel sites?

Yes, USD is often accepted at most travel sites, but it is recommended to use Dong (VND) throughout your trip to Vietnam. You will save money and never find yourself in a time where your money doesn’t work. Often USD is not accepted because the shop owner is unable to give enough change.

How do the ATMs work in Vietnam?

When you take money out from an ATM, using your credit or debit card, you are always given Vietnam Dong (VND). You are allowed to normally withdraw 2,000,000 VND per time, and not over 20,000,000 VND /day. Charges vary from bank to bank.

Can I use Thai Baht in Vietnam?

Thai Baht is not popular, nor convenient for purchasing in Vietnam. You should bring US dollars. It is easiest to change from USD to Vietnam Dong (VND).

What is the best type of clothing we should bring?

Here is a short checklist of best type of clothing you should bring:
- Shorts and comfortable pants;
- Shirts, t-shirts and maybe some long sleeves shirts (for regions with mosquitos like the Mekong delta);
- Swim suits (for the beaches and Halong Bay);
- Good sandles as well as good shoes if trekking.

Nevertheless, it will really depends on where you travel to, when you plan on travelling, and what you plan on doing. Please note that the weather can be very cold during the winter in the Northern Vietnam (Nov to Mar) and quite cool in the central highlands (Dalat). You will need to bring a good jacket along for this time of the year, the avarage temperature is about 15 oC, but can get as cold as 3 oC.

Tip: Do not worry if you do not pack enough clothes or forget something. There are plenty of clothing markets with good prices at almost every destination in Vietnam.

When is the best time to travel Vietnam?

• Winter season lasts from November to April in the North with temperatures averaging 16 oC. The rest of the year is considered summertime with heavy rainfalls and occasional storms.
• The rainy season lasts from May to October in the South. However, it rarely rains the whole day. It gets dry after rainfall as quickly as it comes. The dry season is generally from November to April.
• The central parts of Vietnam are affected by the South West monsoon season coming from Laos during May.
• June experiences a muggy heat and sometimes produces typhoons and tropical storms.
• During November and December there is sometimes long lasting rains. Despite of this fact the months of November and December are constantly considered the peak period for incoming tourists.
• January and February are still occasionally cloudy and rainy.
• The best time for a long Vietnam tour from North to South would be from January till April. For those who wish beach holidays can come to enjoy warm water and sunshine in the central coast during summer time - from May to October.

Flight stats for Vietnam

There are 35 airports in Vietnam and the 5 biggest are:

• Ho Chi Minh City Airport (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
• Right now, 58 airlines operate out of Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
• Ho Chi Minh City Airport offers nonstop flights to 54 cities.
• Every week, at least 959 domestic flights and 1,260 international flights depart from Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
• Noibai Airport (Hanoi, Vietnam)
• Right now, 47 airlines operate out of Noibai Airport.
• Noibai Airport offers nonstop flights to 52 cities.
• Every week, at least 616 domestic flights and 945 international flights depart from Noibai Airport.
• Da Nang Airport (Da Nang, Vietnam)
• Right now, 17 airlines operate out of Da Nang Airport.
• Da Nang Airport offers nonstop flights to 28 cities.
• Every week, at least 322 domestic flights and 217 international flights depart from Da Nang Airport.
• Phung-Duc Airport (Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam)
• Right now, 3 airlines operate out of Phung-Duc Airport.
• Phung-Duc Airport offers nonstop flights to 4 cities.
• Every week, at least 63 domestic flights and 0 international flights depart from Phung-Duc Airport.
• Phu Bai Airport (Hue, Vietnam)
• Right now, 3 airlines operate out of Phu Bai Airport.
• Phu Bai Airport offers nonstop flights to 2 cities.
• Every week, at least 84 domestic flights and 0 international flights depart from Phu Bai Airport.

To get Vietnam visa stamped on passport - What needed?

To get Vietnam visa stamped on passport you need to bring:
- Passport (with validity at least 6 months and have 2 blank pages for visa stamped)
- 2 passport–size photos (4 x 6 cm).
- Copy of approval letter that we sent to you.
- Stamping fee, you pay directly in cash at the Immigration desk at airport (for visa on arrival) of at Vietnam Embassy/Consulate.
- For visa on arrival to save time at Vietnam airport, please downloadand fill in this form in advance. Photos and signatures are required.

Some Notes on photo: What are the requirements for a Vietnam Visa Photos?

What are the requirements for a Vietnam Visa Photos?

- The photographs must be identical and taken within the past six months.
- The image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head should be between one inch and one and a quarter inches.
- The photographs can be either in color or black and white.
- The photo must show your full face from a front view with a plain or off-white background.
- Photos should be taken with the applicant wearing normal casual clothes, without a hat or any headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
- Uniforms should not be worn in the photos with the exception of religious attire that is worn on a daily basis.
- The applicant should wear any prescription glasses, hearing devices, wigs, or similar articles that they usually and consistently wear, when having the photo taken.
- Dark glasses, or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses should not be worn in the photo unless they are required for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required as proof of the applicants need to wear such glasses in the photo.

What do I need to get a Vietnam visa on arrival at the airport?

There are certain things you need to remember to bring with you to get your Vietnam visa stamped in your passport at the airport. Remember to bring:
1. Your passport with at least six months of validity remaining as well as at least two blank pages
2. Two passport size photos showing a front view of yourself (4x6cm)
3. A copy of the visa approval letter that we emailed to you
4. An additional form that you need to fill in. You can fill this in in advance if you want to save time at the airport. Simply download it here
5. Cash in either Vietnam Dong or US Dollars to pay the stamping fee at the immigration desk at the airport:
- US$45 for a single entry visa of less than three months
- US$65 for a multiple entry visa of less than one month
- US$95 for a multiple entry visa of less than three months
Russian travelers are exempt from this fee.

How many Categories of Vietnam Visa?

There are two ways of classification:

1. In terms of traveling purpose, We have three kinds of Vietnam entry visa:

• Tourist Visa: applied for 1 month visa
• Business Visa: applied for 3 months visa
• Visa for other purposes: applied for 3 months visa

2. In terms of length of stay and number of entry, We have 4 types of visa:

• 1month single entry visa
• 1 month multiple entry visa
• 3 months single entry visa
• 3 months multiple entry visa

What is the maximum amount of cash (USD) can I bring into Vietnam?

When you travel to Vietnam, you can bring maximum $5000 of cash. If you need more, you can use one of the handy ATMs to get out cash as you go and you will not have to worry about being robbed.

How to get to Sapa from Lao Cai?

It is 38 km from Lao Cai to Sapa. The road constantly zigzgs its way uphill as soon as you leave Lao Cai. We gain about 1000 m in elevation and reach Sapa town at 1600 m. On route the views are spectacular.
The entire journey is comfortable by AC van or car. Our driver will have you in Sapa in about one hour.

Your guide will be waiting outside the train station to pick you up. Look for the Booked Travel company sign with your name on it.

Tip: Please remember to get the guide’s name and cell phone number from the tour operator or travel consultant in Hanoi. 

What we need to prepare before going to the homestay?

 When you come to Vietnam, One of the intering tours is Homestay tour. You can easy find Sapa Tour, Hoi An, Mai Chau or Halong Bay....

You can stay, eat and sleep in the local people house. It's really interesting and very easy way to know about the local people culture.

Someone ask about what they need to prepair before going to the homestay. In this post, I will show you some notes as I know:

It's so good if you can skim reading something about the customs, traditions and culture where you are going to. This will help a lot in getting used to the new environment and get along with the indigenous people. You do not have to prepare much for a homestay holiday, it is important to make sure to pack all the necessary facilities to make your stay most comfortable.

You should also bring clothes rather moderate amount with holidays and ensure compliance with local culture as well as the activities you participate in activities to experience. Bring warm clothes if it's homestay in the mountains zones because of the low temperatures at night. Also bring more than 1 shoes or sandals. Drug and flashlights is needed too.

When you choose a Homestay tour, you will not be able to get the comfortable as when you stay in resort or hotel but you will get a real life experience. A really fresh health and interesting to directly participate in each activity of the local people.


One more thing, you should give the homestay's owner a small gift when you come.
 During the meal, sometime you will feel the food not good for you or even you can not eat it.Do not

When is the best time to visit Sapa?

The best time to visit Sapa is from April to September. Although, each season has its own special qualities and surprises.

During this period the temperature ranges from 15 – 25 degree Celsius. It is not rainy season in Sapa so the trekking routes are dry and bear which means added opportunity to do longer treks, and possibly conquer Mount Fansipan.  During the winter months, the temperature is much cooler and it is advised to bring a some warmer clothing (good waterproof jacket, sweater, wool socks). Also, during the winter months there are periods of light rain and heavy fog. This puts Sapa in the clouds and allows for some fantastic photo opportunities.

Tip: If you can't visit Sapa during the optimum months, Footprint does have some alternatives near Hanoi, such as our trekking and homestay tours in Mai Chau, offering the same excellent value.

What kind of shoes should we use for trekking in Sapa?

For the light or easy trek, we recommend using good sandals or walking shoes, but for intermediate and hard trekking trips, we have to use really good shoes or sport shoes which must have really strong grips for hiking up and down.
Many of our past clients use their expert hiking boots which often become very muddy in rainy weather. The best footwear during periods of rain are definitely the local rubber boots bought at the local market for about 60 000 VND or $4 USD. They grip in mud and do not cause blisters. Although, these boots do not breath at all.