TRAVELING TIPS TO VIETNAM
Children of Vietnam provides this traveling information for your information and
planning. Costs listed are estimates; actual costs will depend on market fluctuates.
Travelers are responsible for all travel and accommodations except when Cycling.
1. Children of Vietnam Requests
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A Waiver of Liability Form—a customary request by charity organizations.
2. Travel
Flights
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Air travel from US to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Economy $1,100 - $1,500 round trip – Sept to May
Economy $1,800 round trip – June to August.
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Air travel Saigon to Danang or Danang to Hanoi
Economy $180 round trip
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Some airlines now offer service direct to DaNang.
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Remember to sign up for frequent flyer programs.
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Identify luggage, back packs, carry on bags inside and outside with name,
address, and phone numbers.
USA Headquarters
P.O. Box 18039
Greensboro, NC 27419 USA
Tel: 336.235.0981
www.childrenofvietnam.org
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/ChildrenofVietnam
Vietnam Office
236 Han Thuyen Street
Hoa Cuong Bac Ward
Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam
Tel: 511 363 4337
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Leave itineraries with family members. COV will give you DaNang contact
information.
Taxi
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Saigon Airport to downtown hotels each way approximately $8-$10. Arrange taxi
inside airport terminal if the possible.
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Always, look for branded taxi with good reputation such as Mai Linh or Vinasun.
(Watch for “look-a-likes, e.g Vinnasun.)
Important Travel Notes
CAUTION – DUE TO AIRLINE SECURITY AND OTHER REGULATIONS, PLEASE
CONFIRM LATEST DETAILS ON BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES, BAGGAGE
CHARGES, WEIGHTS, ALLOWABLE LIQUIDS ON CARRY ON LUGGAGE.
PLEASE PACK ALL POCKET KNIVES, SCISSORS, ETC IN CHECKED
LUGGAGE.
DO NOT RECOMMEND PACKING EXPENSIVE ITEMS SUCH AS CAMERAS,
iPODS, iPHONES, CD PLAYERS, ETC. IN CHECKED LUGGAGE AS THERE
HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF ITEMS DISAPPEARING WHILE CHECKED. ALL
LUGGAGE IS SUBJECT TO BEING SEARCHED BY TSA.
3. Accommodations
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Your EXO Travel fee includes all lodging and meals while on the cycling ride.
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When in DaNang, before and after your ride, COV will make arrangements for
your stay at a 3-star hotel. The room charge and meals are your responsibility.
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If you are traveling extensively through the country before or after your ride, you
will need to make your own travel accommodations.
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Leave no valuables in your hotel room!
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Most hotels may charge 3% fee for credit cards.
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Traveler’s checks will also be charged a fee.
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To read reviews of hotels, there are many websites providing this service, one
such is Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
USA Headquarters
P.O. Box 18039
Greensboro, NC 27419 USA
Tel: 336.235.0981
www.childrenofvietnam.org
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/ChildrenofVietnam
Vietnam Office
236 Han Thuyen Street
Hoa Cuong Bac Ward
Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam
Tel: 511 363 4337
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There are numerous hotels – (3, 4 & 5 Star). For your reference:
Saigon Hotel
Tuan Thien Hotel Downtown now renamed Ruby Hotel
277 Le Thanh Ton St, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel 011 84-8 3822 8122 - 3827
[email protected]
Room rate $30 - $35 with breakfast
Tan Son Nhat 2 Hotel (near airport)
66A Pho Quang street
Tan Binh district, HCM city,
Tel (08) 38445442
Room Rate $32
Breakfast and internet
Luxury Hotel (3 Star)
205 Tran Phu St.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Tel 011 84 511 3743777 - 3743468
Wireless provided
$30/35 with breakfast
http://www.khachsanphuongnam.com.vn/tienganh/
Bamboo Green Riverside (3 Star)
68 Bach Dang St.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Tel 011 84 511 832591
Wireless provided
$30/40 with breakfast
Green Plaza Hotel (4 Star)
238 Bach Dang St.
Da Nang, Vietnam
(0511) 322 3399
www.greenplazahotel.vn/
$85/$100
HAGL Plaza-Da Nang (4 Star)
01 Nguyen Van Linh Street
USA Headquarters
P.O. Box 18039
Greensboro, NC 27419 USA
Tel: 336.235.0981
www.childrenofvietnam.org
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/ChildrenofVietnam
Vietnam Office
236 Han Thuyen Street
Hoa Cuong Bac Ward
Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam
Tel: 511 363 4337
Danang, Vietnam
Phone Numbers: 84 511 2 22 33 44/ 54
http://www.haglplazadanang.com/
$90+
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa (5 Star)
Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District,
Danang City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 511 398 1234 Fax: +84 511 398 1235
http://danang.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null
$180+
Furama Resort Danang (5 Star)
68 Ho Xuan Huong St.
Danang City, Vietnam
Tel 011 84 511 847888
Wireless service in some areas
http://www.furamavietnam.com
$180+
4. Tipping Customs
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No need to tip taxi drivers. Always use taxi with meter.
It is not customary to tip wait staff but leaving small change is appreciated.
It is OK to tip hotel staff when departing.
5. Financial
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We recommend that you contact your bank and credit card organizations so that your
accounts do not get flagged for unusual out-of-country activity.
USA Headquarters
P.O. Box 18039
Greensboro, NC 27419 USA
Tel: 336.235.0981
www.childrenofvietnam.org
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/ChildrenofVietnam
Vietnam Office
236 Han Thuyen Street
Hoa Cuong Bac Ward
Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam
Tel: 511 363 4337