Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the weather like in Vietnam?
As Vietnam sits in both a temperate and a tropical zone, the weather varies and is entirely dependent on region.
- The north of Vietnam is monsoonal, and experiences its humid, rainy season between April to September, and its cooler, dry season around October to March.
- Central Vietnam enjoys hot and dry weather from late January to August, with the majority of rainfall occurring between October to November. Depending on where you’re situated in Central Vietnam, the weather can vary greatly on a daily basis.
- Southern Vietnam has the simplest and most distinct weather patterns of the country, experiencing just two seasons – wet and dry. The wet season tends to last between late May to November, while the dry season begins mid-November to April.
What's the currency of Vietnam?
The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong. The American dollar is accepted in a number of hotels and resorts, but you should expect to pay in dong for the majority of purchases during your stay.
What are some good examples of Vietnamese street food?
- Available at all hours, you’re bound to stumble across a roadside Pho stand on your travels here, serving up a salty broth of rice noodles, fresh herbs and spices, topped with your choice of chicken or beef.
- Xoi, often referred to as sticky rice, is a savoury staple of Vietnam, and depending on the location and chef, this dish can be served alongside an almost limitless amount of accompaniments, but usually includes either fried eggs, pork or chicken.
- Hanoi’s wildly popular and fiery bun bon nam bo dish usually consists of vermicelli noodles, slivers of beef, an assortment of fresh herbs, chili peppers and shallots, with a light drizzling of fish sauce.
What’s the weather like in Vietnam?
As Vietnam sits in both a temperate and a tropical zone, the weather varies and is entirely dependent on region.
- The north of Vietnam is monsoonal, and experiences its humid, rainy season between April to September, and its cooler, dry season around October to March.
- Central Vietnam enjoys hot and dry weather from late January to August, with the majority of rainfall occurring between October to November. Depending on where you’re situated in Central Vietnam, the weather can vary greatly on a daily basis.
- Southern Vietnam has the simplest and most distinct weather patterns of the country, experiencing just two seasons – wet and dry. The wet season tends to last between late May to November, while the dry season begins mid-November to April.
What's the currency of Vietnam?
The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong. The American dollar is accepted in a number of hotels and resorts, but you should expect to pay in dong for the majority of purchases during your stay.
What are some good examples of Vietnamese street food?
- Available at all hours, you’re bound to stumble across a roadside Pho stand on your travels here, serving up a salty broth of rice noodles, fresh herbs and spices, topped with your choice of chicken or beef.
- Xoi, often referred to as sticky rice, is a savoury staple of Vietnam, and depending on the location and chef, this dish can be served alongside an almost limitless amount of accompaniments, but usually includes either fried eggs, pork or chicken.
- Hanoi’s wildly popular and fiery bun bon nam bo dish usually consists of vermicelli noodles, slivers of beef, an assortment of fresh herbs, chili peppers and shallots, with a light drizzling of fish sauce.
Vietnam is home to a wealth of contrasting cultural influences, breath-taking UNESCO World Heritage sites and energetic cities drenched in a tumultuous history. In one moment you’ll be chowing down on flavourful street food amid blaring horns and twinkling city lights, and in the next you’ll be looking out across a tranquil, crimson horizon, with nothing but the sound of gentle waves lapping against your junk boat.
Why you’ll love Vietnam…
• Cruising down the meandering Perfume River
• Wandering through the enchanting Ancient Town of Hoi An
• Exploring the mysterious winding Cu Chi Tunnels
• Gazing up at the striking limestone islets in Halong Bay
• Discovering the walled palace of the Imperial City of Hue
• Watching a spell-binding performance of the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
• Wandering through surging streets and peaceful pagodas at Hanoi
• Joining in the bustle of ‘The Pearl of the Far East’, Ho Chi Minh City
• Learning about the harrowing effects of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum
• Cycling through the rural valley and rustic stilt houses of Mai Chau
• Strolling along the rolling hills of Hoa Lu
Did you know?
• Vietnam is the second largest coffee and rice producer in the world, and the largest exporter of black pepper and cashew nuts.
• Vietnamese consists of six tones, with the meaning of certain words varying on your pronunciation of them.
• In Northern Vietnam sits Sapa, where during a summer’s day you can potentially experience all the four seasons in just one day.
