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Cheap flights from Singapore (SIN) toVietnam (SGN)

Cheap flights from Singapore to Vietnam


Find cheap airfare from Singapore fly to vietnam. Showing you all the best Ho Chi Minh airfare promotions across multiple airlines, there is sure to be one that suit your budget and travel schedule.

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Fly to Vietnam discover Mysterious Mo So caves

Do you like adventure? Do you like mysterious? Do you like to explore strange place!. Dont miss it, fly to Vietnam discover Mo So caves now!
Mo So is a limestone mountain range in Kien Giang Province’s Kien Giang Town which is famous for Hang Pagoda, Phu Tu Islet, Thach Cave and Da Dung Islet.


However, one often overlooked spot is Mo So, which is recommended as an attraction for travelers who are brave enough to journey into its mysterious caves.

The road to Mo So from Kien Giang Town entertains visitors with its shining golden rice fields and windy limestone mountains. Like other mountains, Mo So is endowed with many caves which used to be military bases in wartime.
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Fly to Vietnam enjoying Seaport Festival


An International Seaport Festival will take place in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau from May 17–19.

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The event aims to further the Government’s marine-based economic development strategy and consolidate the marine sector’s leading role in the new period.

It is also expected to raise the international community’s awareness of Vietnam’s sovereign seas and islands.

The festival – the first of its kind in Vietnam – will encompass various activities, such as a carnival, a golf tournament, music performances, seminars, exhibitions, and fairs.

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Fly to Vietnam: Destination Guide


Vietnam holidays are growing increasingly popular with travellers of all persuasions as the country opens its arms and coffers to visitors who fly to Vietnam from all over the world. Located on the South China Sea and bordered by China, Laos and Cambodia, this ancient country boasts beautiful scenery and some of Southeast Asia's most renowned hospitality.

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 Vietnam tours are a showcase for endless rice paddies, beautiful beaches, lush jungles and striking coastlines punctuated by incredible rock formations. Vietnam boasts a long and rich history, punctuated by bouts of occupation and pitched battles for independence. The First Indochina War battle site at Dien Bien Phu, the ancient city of Hue – which is divided by the river Huong – and the seaport of Hoi An are all popular attractions for visitors. The city of Hanoi houses an 18-kilometre spiral fortress, Co Loa Citadel, and the mausoleum of Vietnam's famous former leader, Ho Chi Minh.

You can fly to Vietnam frequently and cheaply, with most of the surrounding Asian countries linked by direct flights. It is possible to trek around the country, using the rail network for slow contemplation of the beautiful scenery as you connect to different cities.

Hit the surf

A popular surfing destination, Vietnam's beaches are mostly unspoiled, clean and boast pleasant warm waters. The Mekong Delta is a tropical forest with vast plains and small villages, which are at times only accessible by the waterways that criss-cross each other.

A trek from north to south is a visual feast. Stop halfway along the coast of Vietnam to discover the enchanting city of Hoi An. Honouring a traditional ceremony on the full moon each month, the coastal port comes alive with coloured silk lanterns hanging through the streets. All cars are banned for the duration of the festival to allow the provision of uninterrupted traditional food, and entertainment and games in the streets. Order a bespoke piece of clothing in the city, an excellent personalised souvenir to take home from your trip to one of Asia's most exciting countries.
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Fly to Vietnam from Australia: Real Experience

THE ROUTE - Fly to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines

Fly to Vietnam from Australia. To be more specific: From Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City.

THE PLANE

Airbus A330-200.

THE LOYALTY SCHEME

Golden Lotus Plus (although I earn miles for Qantas Frequent Flyer).

UP THE BACK OR POINTY END?

Economy, seat 7C.

TIME IN THE AIR

Nine hours.

THE SEAT STUFF

31-inch pitch, 18-inch width. It's a 2-4-2 layout for 256 economy class seats. There is a smallish business class cabin with 24 seats.

BAGGAGE - Fly to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines

Checked bags up to 20 kilograms in collective weight, one carry-on bag up to seven kilograms and one personal item (eg handbag).

COMFORT FACTOR - Fly to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines

The plane feels old and a bit tired. My husband has the window seat, I'm on the aisle, but we're not small people and we immediately feel squashed. I notice the bank of four seats in the middle is vacant so once the aircraft doors are closed I jump across, allowing both of us more elbow room. The seatback pockets are sagging, so when I put my magazines in the pocket it hits my knees, which is a tad annoying. We're seated two rows back from the bulkhead where there are three screeching babies in bassinets. I've done a lot of flying with my own children so I sympathise with the parents but I'm glad I've brought noise-cancelling headphones.

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fly to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines

The in-flight entertainment system uses individual seat-back touch screens which aren't particularly responsive. I spend quite a lot of time pressing the screen to no avail. The menu of movies and short features is fairly limited - about 20 of each. Nothing really grabs me but I've always had a soft spot for Colin Firth and his fluffy comedy Gambit kills a couple of hours.

THE SERVICE - Fly to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines

This is my first trip to Vietnam and I've heard a lot about the hospitality and warmth of the Vietnamese people. I'm not sure the service on Vietnam Airlines reflects this. That said, the female flight attendants look so chic in their long red ao dai tunics with trousers underneath, you'd almost forgive them.

FEEDING TIME

Two meals are served but neither bears any relation to the dishes printed on the menus handed out just after take-off. Lunch is coleslaw with slices of salami, then beef in a peppery sauce with rice. The tea and coffee service is suspended after the first meal due to turbulence but never reappears when the flight smooths out and asking for a cup of tea later feels a little like an imposition. Dinner is a choice of chicken or beef. I choose chicken but it's not particularly appetising, so I nibble on a bread roll and cut fruit instead, and dream of what awaits on the ground. Tea is served this time, but it's barely warm, so it remains undrunk.

ONE MORE THING ...

For economy class the advertising tagline the airline uses is "A cut above the rest". Mmm, I'm not convinced.

THE VERDICT
Code-share flights don't always work in your favour. We booked Qantas but the experience on Vietnam Airlines was definitely not of the quality we've all come to expect of our national carrier.

THE FREQUENCY

There is one flight daily from both Sydney and Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, with connections to Hanoi.

Tested by Sally Webb, who fly to Vietnam from Australia. She paid for her own travel.
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Flights Vietnam: All Informations

Airports & Airlines

There are three international airports in Viet­nam. Tan Son Nhat airport (SGN; 08-844 6665) serves Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and is Vietnam’s busiest international air hub. Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport (HAN; 04-886 5047) is the destination of choice for those concentrating on northern Vietnam, while a handful of international flights also serve Danang airport (DAD; 0511-830 339), a useful gateway to the charms of central Vietnam.

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Vietnam Airlines (www.vietnamair.com.vn) Hanoi (04-943 9660) HCMC (08-832 0320) is the state-owned flag carrier, and the majority of flights Vietnam are joint operations between Vietnam Airlines and foreign airlines.

Vietnam Airlines has a modern fleet of Airbuses and Boeings and the level of service on its international flights is starting to catch up with its bigger rivals. However, on the domestic front, cancellations and late flights are still possible.

Many international flights leaving Hanoi connect through HCMC, but it’s a headache. Passengers have to pay a domestic departure tax, fly to HCMC, claim their bags, check in again, and pay an international departure tax before boarding the international flight.

Flights Vietnam: Airlines Flying to & from Vietnam

All phone numbers are in Hanoi (area code 04) unless otherwise stated.
Aeroflot (airline code SU; 771 8742; www.aeroflot.com; hub Moscow)
Air Asia (airline code AK; www.airasia.com; hub Kuala Lumpur)
Air France (airline code AF; 825 3484; www.airfrance.fr; hub Paris)
Asiana Airlines (airline code OZ; 831 5141; www.us.flyasiana.com; hub Seoul)
Cathay Pacific (airline code CX; 826 7298; www.cathaypacific.com; hub Hong Kong)
China Airlines (airline code CI; 824 2688; www.china-airlines.com; hub Taipei)
China Southern Airlines (airline code CZ; 771 6611; www.cs-air.com; hub Guangzhou)
Japan Airlines (airline code JL; 826 6693; www.jal.co.jp; hub Tokyo)
Jetstar Asia (airline code 3K; www.jetstarasia.com; hub Singapore)
Korean Air (airline code KE; in HCMC 08-824 2878; www.koreanair.com; hub Seoul)
Lao Airlines (airline code QV; 822 9951; www.laoairlines.com; hub Vientiane)
Lufthansa (airline code LH; in HCMC 08-829 8529; www.lufthansa.com; hub Frankfurt)
Malaysia Airlines (airline code MY; 826 8820; www.malaysiaairlines.com; hub Kuala Lumpur)
Philippine Airlines (airline code PR; in HCMC 08-822 2241; www.philippineair.com; hub Manila)
Qantas (airline code QF; 933 3025; www.qantas.com.au; hubs Sydney & Melbourne)
Singapore Airlines (airline code SQ; 826 8888; www.singaporeair.com; hub Singapore)
Thai Airways (airline code TG; 826 6893; www.thaiair.com; hub Bangkok)
Tiger Airways (airline code TR; www.tigerairways.com; hub Singapore)
United Airlines (airline code UA; in HCMC 08-823 1833; www.unitedairlines.com; hub Seattle)

Asia

Although many Asian countries now offer competitive deals, Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong are still the best places to shop around for discount tickets.

Cambodia

Vietnam Airlines currently has a monopoly on the Phnom Penh to HCMC route, with several flights a day. There are no direct flights from Phnom Penh to Hanoi, only via HCMC or Vientiane. Vietnam Airlines also offers numerous services daily between Siem Reap and HCMC and a couple of more expensive flights direct to Hanoi. A good agent is Hanuman Tourism (855-23 218356; www.hanumantourism.com; 12 St 310, Phnom Penh).

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China

Vietnam Airlines now offers links from Hanoi to several major cities in China, including Beijing, Guangzhou and Kunming. These routes are shared with Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Yunnan Airlines, respectively. The only direct flights between HCMC and mainland China are to Beijing and Guangzhou.

Hong Kong

Vietnam Airlines and Cathay Pacific jointly operate daily services between Hong Kong and both Hanoi and HCMC. The open-jaw option is a popular deal, allowing you to fly into one and out of the other.
Reliable travel agents in Hong Kong:
Four Seas Tours (2200 7760; www.fourseastravel.com)
STA Travel (2736 1618; www.statravel.com.hk)

Japan

ANA, Japan Airlines and Vietnam Airlines connect Hanoi and HCMC with Osaka and Tokyo. Cheaper indirect flights are available via other Asian capitals.
Recommended travel agents in Japan:
No 1 Travel (03-3205 6073; www.no1-travel.com)
STA Travel (03-5391 2922; www.statravel.co.jp)

Laos

Both Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines operate daily flights between Vientiane and Hanoi or HCMC. There are also now several flights a week between Luang Prabang and Hanoi.

Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have daily connections between Kuala Lumpur and both Hanoi and HCMC, but Air Asia is gaining favour thanks to low fares.

Singapore

Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have daily flights from Singapore to both Hanoi and HCMC. Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways are cheaper budget carriers and e-tickets can be booked via their websites. For reliable fares from Singapore to Vietnam, contact STA Travel (6737 7188; www.statravel.com.sg).

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South korea

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines all fly the Seoul–HCMC route, so there’s at least one flight offered per day. There are also several direct Seoul–Hanoi flights per week.
A good agent for ticketing in Seoul is Joy Travel Service (02-776 9871).

Taiwan

Airlines flying from Taipei include China Airlines, Eva Air and Vietnam Airlines.
A long-running discount travel agent with a good reputation is Jenny Su Travel (02-2594 7733; jennysu@tpe.atti.net.tw).

Thailand

Bangkok is still the most popular gateway to Vietnam. Air France, Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines offer daily connections from Bangkok to Hanoi and HCMC. Air Asia is a cheaper option to both Hanoi and HCMC.
One popular choice is an open-jaw ticket that involves a flight to either HCMC or Hanoi, an overland journey to the other city, and a flight back to Bangkok.
Khao San Rd in Bangkok is the budget-travellers headquarters. If some of the agents there look too fly-by-night, try STA Travel (0 2236 0262; www.statravel.co.th).

Australia

Fares between Australia and Asia are relatively expensive considering the distances involved. Most of the cheaper flights between Australia and Vietnam involve stopovers at Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Singapore, but Qantas and Vietnam Airlines have services linking Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney with either Hanoi or HCMC.
The following are good places to pick up tickets in Australia:
Flight Centre (133 133; www.flightcentre.com.au)
STA Travel (1300 733 035; www.statravel.com.au)

Canada

Discount tickets from Canada tend to cost about 10% more than those sold in the USA. For the lowdown on cheap fares, contact Travel Cuts (800-667 2887; www.travelcuts.com), with offices across the country.

Continental Europe

Although London is the discount-travel capital of Europe, major airlines and big travel agents usually have offers from all the major cities on the continent.
Recommended agents with branches across France:
Nouvelles Frontières (08 25 00 07 47; www.nouvelles-frontieres.fr)
OTU Voyages (www.otu.fr) This agency specialises in student and youth travel.
Voyageurs du Monde (01 40 15 11 15; www.vdm.com)
Reliable agencies in Germany:
Just Travel (089-747 33 30; www.justtravel.de)
STA Travel (0180-545 64 22; www.statravel.de)
From other countries in Europe, try the following agencies in Italy, Netherlands and Spain.
Airfair (0206-20 51 21; www.airfair.nl; Netherlands)
Barcelo Viajes (902 11 62 26; www.barceloviajes.com; Spain)
CTS Viaggi (064 62 04 31; www.cts.it; Italy)
NBBS Reizen (0206-20 50 71; www.nbbs.nl; Netherlands)
Nouvelles Frontières (902 17 09 79; www.nouvelles-frontieres.es; Spain)

New zealand

The best way to get from New Zealand to Vietnam is to use one of the leading Asian carriers like Malaysian, Singapore or Thai. Good agencies to start shopping around for tickets:
Flight Centre (0800 243 544; www.flightcentre.co.nz)
STA Travel (0508 782 872; www.statravel.co.nz)

UK & Ireland

From London there are some great fares to Asia, although prices to Vietnam are not as cheap as to Bangkok or Hong Kong. There are oodles of agencies in the UK. Some of the best bets:
Flightbookers (087-0010 7000; www.ebookers.com)
North-South Travel (01245-608291; www.northsouthtravel.co.uk) North-South Travel donates part of its profit to projects in the developing world.
STA Travel (087-0160 0599; www.statravel.co.uk)
Trailfinders (084-5050 5891; www.trailfinders.co.uk)
Travel Bag (087-0890 1456; www.travelbag.co.uk)

USA

Discount travel agents in the USA are known as consolidators. San Francisco is the ticket-consolidator capital of America, although some good deals can be found in Los Angeles, New York and other big cities.
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How to Enter Vietnam: Fare to Vietnam

To enter Vietnam, foreigners should obtain Visa beforehand. There are no ‘suspect’ stamps that will prevent foreigners from visiting Vietnam, but some Vietnamese who live overseas may be given a harder time by immigration and customs than non-Vietnamese visitors. Arranging a visa remains essential before arrival in Vietnam, but these are easy to obtain from embassies worldwide or through Vietnamese travel agents in advance.

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Fare to vietnam


It is possible to enter Vietnam by train, plane, automobile and other forms of transport. 

Air is popular for those holidaying because of its reasonable fare to Vietnam while bus is the most common route for those travelling extensively in the region. 

Anyone planning on arriving from China should consider the spectacular train ride from Kunming in China’s Yunnan province to Hanoi (although there are currently no trains on the Chinese side: check for updates). 

Entering from Cambodia, the boat ride down the Mekong River from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc is memorable.

Formalities at Vietnam’s international airports are generally smoother than at land borders, as the volume of traffic is greater. That said, crossing overland from Cambodia and China is now relatively stress-free. Crossing the border between Vietnam and Laos remains somewhat stressful.

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Book Domestic Vietnam Tickets

Vietnam Airlines offers a lot of domestic Vietnam tickets, linking Ho Chi Minh City with several destinations including Buon Me Thuat, Da Nang, Dien Bien, Da Lat, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hue, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Rach Gia.

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Vietnam tickets


Pacific Airlines also offers domestic Vietnam flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and Danang.

Vietnam Railways operates the rail network in Vietnam. The main line runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, taking in Danang, Hue and Nha Trang. The journey takes about two days.

Bus services are popular and cheap, but can be slow and overcrowded. The best way of getting around the country (between popular destinations) is by tourist open-tour bus. A journey between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City costs less than $30 (about 500,000 Vietnamese Dong).

The following chart gives approximate journey times from Hanoi (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Vietnam.

Air Road Rail
Ho Chi Minh City   2.00        -         30.00
Halong Bay             -             3.30            -

The following chart gives approximate journey times from
Ho Chi Minh City
(in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Vietnam.
Road
Phan Thiet    4.00
Dalat             7.00

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Best Time to Book Vietnam Tickets to Fly to Vietnam

Peak season:

Vietnam has a varied climate and there is no bad time to book Vietnam tickets to fly to Vietnam, unless humidity is a turn-off. In the north of the country the winter months take in November to April, when the weather is cool and wet. The summer months are May to October; weather is hot with heavy rains. In the south, Vietnam experiences a dry, hot season between December and April and a wet season between May and November. It is most humid between March and May. In the center of Vietnam, there are often very heavy rains between December and February.

To make it more specific, Northern Vietnam and southern Vietnam have two very different climates. November through April is cool and dry in the north, while the rest of the year is hot and rainy. It’s not much different on the central coast north of Nha Trang, where the winter monsoon brings wet, cool weather from December to February. In contrast, it’s hot and humid all year in the south. The central highlands aren’t much different, but winters are cooler with temperatures close to freezing.

Off Season:

Christmas is a family-centric time in Vietnam as is Tet (Lunar New Year) around February.

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Book Vietnam Tickets, Why?

The tourism industry is relatively new in Vietnam, but it's not hard to see why people book Vietnam tickets to fly to Vietnam. Rated one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Vietnam also maintains its status as one of the romantic countries thanks to its lush landscape. 

While some travelers book flights to Vietnam to experience the breadth of the culture and scenery, others travel to Vietnam for far more personal reasons. The country played a huge part in American history, and today many travelers book flights to Vietnam to retrace the steps of generations past. But when visiting Vietnam, it’s also important to respect the local culture and keep personal politics quiet during your trip. The Vietnamese kept their doors tightly shut to outsiders for many years and they are just starting to welcome foreigners back into their land. 

The first step in supporting the Vietnamese economy is booking a flight to Vietnam. From there, dine in local eateries, buy amenities (soap, water, toothpaste, sanitary items) from small family-owned shops and before buying souvenirs, make sure they are produced in Vietnam. As a tourist in Vietnam, your role is to appreciate the people and respect the culture. Do so, and the Vietnamese will continue to open their doors, and minds, to foreign travelers. 

Book Vietnam tickets to fly to Vietnam for an experience like no other.

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Cheap Vietnam Airlines: Getting around in Vietnam

In the early 1990's, when Vietnam first reopened its doors to foreign visitors, the transportation infrastructure was creaking at best and totally dysfunctional at worst. A product of a few generations of war followed by a punitive and punishing economic embargo, the nation's transport was unreliable, expensive and uncomfortable. The grandiose-sounding Highway One was dotted with rusted-out ferry crossings in place of bombed out bridges; the rail system was glacially-paced and expensive. Cheap Vietnam airlines were unheard of.
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Cheap Vietnam airlines


How things change. Today's traveller has a far better range of options than in the early 90's - read on to find out all about them.

Plane


Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar are the two main cheap Vietnam airlines. Fares are very reasonable and the frequency of flights to main hubs are good. Flights can be a handy way to lop off a day of travel for not as many dong as you may expect -- Hanoi to Dien Bien Phu and Saigon to Phu Quoc Island are both popular time-savers. Note it is often cheaper to buy domestic tickets once in Vietnam rather than buying them from online brokers like Kayak.com.

Train


Vietnam's train system is a lot better than is used to be, and while it's not all that cheap, it's comfortable, exceedingly scenic in places, and an overall very interesting and fun way to travel.

If you're travelling in high season or especially over Tet, book as far in advance as possible. On the downside it serves only the Vietnamese coastline along with a couple of spurs out af Hanoi (most notably northwest to Sapa). The coastal line serves many of the key destinations in Vietnam, notable exceptions are Hoi An (alight at Da Nang), Qui Nhon (alight at Dieu Tri) and Mui Ne (alight at Muong Man).

The Railways Vietnam website has comprehensive and accurate timetable and price information. Travelfish members can also avail themselves of the PDF timetable and pricelist we put together after fighting our way through the Vietnam Railways website. You can download it from the resources section of the Member Centre.

You can read a very detailed story on Vietnam's rail network here.

Automobile


Rental cars for long distance travel are yet to be much popularised in Vietnam, and seeing the state of the traffic it's easy to see why. Most who opt for self-drive transport do it via motorcycle rather than car.

Open Tours


The Open Tour runs through the length of Vietnam (and the reverse), commencing at Hanoi, the service stops at Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Da Lat or Mui Ne and terminates Saigon (obviously it runs in the reverse as well). There's spurs off into the Mekong Delta and Tay Ninh in the south (ex Saigon) and Ha Long Bay and Sapa in the north (ex Hanoi).

The ticket price is dependent on where you choose to stop, and once you buy the ticket, you're locked into that route -- unless you buy a new ticket. The cost is low, very low -- as little as US$24 for a non-stop epic from Hanoi to Saigon. The Open Tour system works for thousands of visitors to Vietnam -- particularly first time visitors who may be intimidated by the local bus system or who are looking for more creature comforts.

Local buses and minibuses


These take about as long as Open Tours but can be overloaded to outrageous degrees. On the upside -- you'll be the only foreigner on board -- on the downside, it won't take too long to figure out why. Local buses and minibuses are fine for trips under three to four hours, but longer than that can be a bit gruelling.

One disadvantage of the local bus system is that the bus stations they operate from are often on the outskirts of town and the transport to and from the bus station (mainly xe oms) will gouge you heartlessly given the opportunity, thus reducing your saving in travelling this way.

Motobike


Grab a minsk and hit the road. These bikes can be purchased for as little as a few hundred US dollars and you'll often not have too many troubles selling the bike off to another traveller when the time comes to leave Vietnam. The bikes are only semi-reliable, but just about any local with a screwdriver should be able to fix it up should you have minor ailments. If you don't want to listen to us, listen to your Mum -- invest in a helmet -- easily purchased in both Hanoi and Saigon. For more information, read our feature story on exploring Vietnam by motorcycle.

Bicycle


Long, with a scenic flat coastline, Vietnam can be a great destination for cyclists. The only really gruelling part is the northern mountains -- even the Central Highlands are not really all that hilly. Most nearly every town in Vietnam will have some lodgings, so you shouldn't struggle for a room. Things to pack -- a good supply of inner tubes and patch kits -- and of course, your bike -- but you probably knew that already. Vietnamese bikes are not of a very high standard, so BYO bike is a very good idea. The country has a pretty good network of secondary roads which are far preferable to cycling on the main road, where cyclists rank just above chickens in the pecking order ... get it ;-) -- you will be expected to yield to all larger vehicles.

Boat


This is only really an option in the Mekong Delta, where you can travel in both tourist boats for short haul trips and take freighters for longer trips. The former are comfortable, the latter can sometimes be comfortable, other times less so. Boat transport is slow -- figure on two days for a trip from My Tho to Chau Doc on the Cambodian border. The most popular tourist service are the ferries from Saigon to Vung Tao, and the boats from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. Boat travel generally works out as being more expensive than bus travel over a similar route.

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