At the time of writing (November 2026), Vietnam has no Covid testing or vaccination rules for entry or exit. Rules can change, so please check before you travel.
We are a tour operator, not doctors, so we can't give health advice. Please see your doctor at least six weeks before you travel, and take your itinerary with you so they know where you are going.
Please don't drink the tap water. Hotels, trains and cruise boats usually have a kettle or boiled water, which is fine for drinking and brushing your teeth. Bottled water is sold everywhere: small shops, supermarkets, restaurants and hotels. Hotels don't always give free bottled water. Check that the seal is not broken.
Your guide will tell you the basic precautions. Even careful travellers sometimes get an upset stomach, so it is a good idea to bring some rehydration salts.
We suggest you bring a small first aid kit. For some items you may need a prescription from your doctor. For example:
Keep any medicine you really need in your hand luggage, not in your checked bag.
Yes. To travel with us you need travel medical insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of at least USD 200,000 (or the same amount in another currency). Check your company, credit card or own policy. If it does not cover this, please buy travel medical insurance before you come. Our tour prices do not include accident insurance.
Cancellation cover is optional, but we recommend it. It protects the money you have paid for flights and tours if you have to go home suddenly, for example for a family emergency, or if a natural disaster changes your plans.
Compare a few insurers and choose a plan that fits your trip and budget. You can buy from an agency at home or online. The price of medical cover depends mostly on how many days you travel. Cancellation cover depends on the value of your flights, tours and hotels.
