Vietnam

• Language: Vietnamese
• Government: Socialist Republic
• Currency: Dong (VND)
• Capital: Hanoi
• Religion: About 86% are Buddhist,though not all practicing, 7% Roman Catholic, and the rest divided between Islam and minorities
• Best time to visit: Because of varied weather condition in the country, one has to determine what region one is interested to visit. July-November is the typhoon season for northern and central regions. The south experiences the wettest from June-August. January-early February gets crowded because of Tet Festival.

Flights

Three international airports serves the international flights for Vietnam.

• Da Nang International Airport - The gateway to central Vietnam
• Noi Bai International Airport - Located in the capital, Hanoi, in the northern part of the country. Although it is smaller, it is relatively newer and more modern than the other two.
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport - The largest airport which serves Ho Chi Minh City in the southern part of Vietnam.

Click here to know the airlines that fly in and out of Vietnam

International Cruise

Railways

• China
• Cambodia
• Laos

• By Air

Vietnam's three major international airports in Danang, Hanoi,and HCMC also caters to domestic flights. Aside from them ,there are 20 other airports catering to domestic flights. Click here to view the domestic flights in Vietnam

• Waterways

There is about 17,000 kms of navigable waterways owing to the extensive network of rivers in Vietnam. Presently, seven developed ports and harbors exist to serve the country. They are built in Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Gai, Qui Nhon, and Nha Trang.

• By Land

Railways

Buses

Vietnam has more than 222,179 kms with 19% paved most of which are national roads, and provincial roads. Public buses in the country traverses this roads mainly for long distance travel.

Bicycles, motor scooters and Motorcycles

The cycles remain to be the most popular vehicle in the cities and towns of Vietnam. They add up to the already chaotic traffic of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City where automobiles are constantly increasing in number.

• Hanoi
• Ho Chi Minh City
• Hai Phong
• Hue

• Da Nang
• Hoi An
• Nha Trang

Listing of cities and towns of Vietnam

TNK Travel Vietnam - Been in business since 1999, they arrange trips or accommodations for various cities in Vietnam. Address is 216 De Tham Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. You may contact through tel.# (84-8) 9204766 - 9204767 - 9205847, Fax:(84-8) 9205377 or e-mail: vietnamtnktravel@hcm.vnn.vn. Check tour details in www.tnktravelvietnam.com

Vietnam Open Operator Several tours are offered for various cities like Hanoi, HCMC, Hue, Nha Trang and more. They arrange accommodation, sight seeing, and car rentals for a relatively cheaper price. Visit their website at vietnamopentour.com.vn for more information.

Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa

Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.

Australia and Oceania

Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.

Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.

USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]