Generally, no vaccination is required but travel insurance is necessary. It is best to seek advice from your doctor before you go.
Vaccinations and drugs
No vaccination is required but you should stay up date of your classic vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid, polio and hepatitis).
For rabies and Japanese encephalitis, vaccines are recommended for rural stays of more than one month. About malaria, please rest assured that malaria risk is subject to dense forest areas only and our tours do not cover those areas.
Also, remember to bring with you a small first aid kit with aspirin, common cold and flu tablets, antihistamines for allergies and itches, medications for diarrhea, insect repellant, sunscreen, lip palm and some bandages. If you are having a regular prescription, bring enough for the entire trip.
Water
Remember that tap water is not potable, even in big cities and hotels in Vietnam. Drink only bottled water or purified water. Avoid ice in rural area as the source of water may be of poor quality.
Food
Travelling to a foreign country, changing eating habits or eating "local" can cause intestinal problems, especially for those with sensitive stomach. That's why we make health and safety our top priority.
We choose restaurants carefully for you to enjoy healthy, balanced and tasty food and above all prepared with strict rules of hygiene.
For those following a special diet (vegetarian, diabetic...) or having food allergies (seafood etc.), we will inform the restaurants to prepare suitable meals for you as long as you notify us in advance.
For "street food", avoid raw vegetables, fresh herbs and other raw dishes or pay attention to pick up only places with good recommendation.