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Budget Calculator: Travel Cost in Viet NamViet Nam

Average Daily Travel Cost, Per Person
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Viet Nam Average Daily Travel Cost: 604,921.33
Accommodation1 239,753.18
Food2 129,901.44
Water2 72,830.73
Local Transportation1 103,807.67
Entertainment1 160,593.82
Communication2 2,782.43
Tips and Handouts1 90,946.33
Intercity Transportation1 191,336.24
Souvenirs1 378,147.78
Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1 -
Alcohol2 83,028.96
Viet Nam Tourist Information
Vietnam is a country rich in culture and history. While for American's Vietnam often conjures up memories of a long ago war, today the country is high on many people's travel wish list. The country is eagerly welcoming tourists and the mighty tourist dollar, and Vietnam is now a major stop on most backpackers Southeast Asia adventure.

Vietnam's long narrow geography makes it somewhat difficult to navigate, but also gives it a wonderful diversity. In the north you can experience rural life in the Hmong communities around Sapa. As you head to the far south you can have the incredible experience of riding a boat through the floating markets on the Mekong Delta. Vietnam has embraced the tourism industry, and you can feel this in almost every corner. In markets you must negotiate hard with shopkeepers eagerly hoping to sell you a souvenir. Keep the bartering light, and negotiate with a smile and the experience will be far more fun for both sides.
Viet Nam's Top Tourist Attractions
Halong Bay: A beautiful bay where islands jut out dramatically from the water and a popular area for tourists to take a boat tour.
Mekong Delta: A beautiful area in southern Vietnam where you can visit floating markets and see rural Vietnamese life.
Sapa: Hike through some Hmong villages and see the beautiful rice terraced mountains.
Popular Food in Viet Nam
Pho: A traditional broth based Vietnamese soup made from noodles, meat, basil, and vegetables and spices.
Com tam: Grilled pork served with rice and a sweet and sour sauce.
Banh xeo: A rice flour crepe made with turmeric and served with shrimp and vegetables.
Cities in Viet Nam
Hanoi is the capital city of Viet Nam.
Can Tho is the capital city of Tinh Can Tho.
Da Lat is the capital city of Tinh Lam Dong.
Haiphong is the capital city of Thanh Pho Hai Phong.
Halong is the capital city of Tinh Quang Ninh.
Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) is the capital city of Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh.
Hue is the capital city of Tinh Thua Thien-Hue.
Rach Gia is the capital city of Tinh Kien Giang.
Vinh Long is the capital city of Tinh Vinh Long.
Chau Doc, Hoi An, Sapa, Halong Bay
Hotels and Hostels in Viet Nam
LuckyStar Hotel
LuckyStar Hotel
11 Bat Dan street Hoan Kiem District , Hanoi, Vietnam, Hoan Kiem
Rating 100%
Private $9.46
LuckyStar provides to its customers 27 lovely and very spotless rooms with traditional inside design, which plunge them in a peaceful environment, taking advantage of the pleasant convenience of our beds.

phong nha hotel
phong nha hotel
10/10 Nguyen Tri Phuong , Hue, Vietnam, 84543827729
Rating 100%
Private $7.2
Phong Nha facility welcomes you to your second home!This facility is a top place for visitors to discover the city

Splendid Star 2 Hotel
Splendid Star 2 Hotel
No 14 Tho Xuong Hoan Kiem , Hanoi, Vietnam, -
Rating 98.1%
Private $7
Our lovely lodging is a new extension of the traditional family-owned Splendid Star group. It is positioned within a short distance of the middle of the Old Quarter, with just a five minute stroll to Hoan Kiem Lake.

Travel Tips for Viet Nam

Bus Tickets

By Bryan on Oct 31, 2011 in Intercity Transportation
Several different bus companies offer bus tickets that can take you up or down the entire length of the country. You can buy one ticket and travel the whole length of the country stopping off where ever you like. All you need to do then is reserve your seat for the next leg of the journey. Many of these legs, however, are overnight buses, so don't expect to get much sleep, or a comfortable sleep. The routes go from Hanoi, through Ninh Binh, Datong, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, and then to Saigon. If you're going to Sapa in the north, take the train, it's very comfortable. If you're headed to Can Tho, the Mekong delta, or the Cambodian border in the south, you can catch frequent local buses from Saigon (or take one of the many multi-day tours through the region).
Quick Facts
  • 5% - 15%
  • Yes
US Embassy Information
Hanoi, Viet Nam
1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower
170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
844-3850-5000
acshanoi@state.gov
http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/

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