* WEATHER & WHAT TO BRING:
Weather in Hanoi/ Ninh Binh: 12°C – 19°C
Weather in Ha Long Bay (18-19 Dec): 9°C – 12°C
December is winter time in the North of Vietnam. Rains might come suddenly. Preparing your own umbrella or raincoat while trekking. A light jacket should be need for windy days in Halong. A lovely sweater or a scarf is the perfect for outdoor activities.
Cave visit is an interesting activity during Halong cruise. The cave is beautiful but sometimes is steep and slippery. A good pair of shoes will ensure your safety and comfort.
Toiletries: Most cruise operators always offer personal care sets for passengers, but in case you prefer using your own stuff, don’t forget to bring them along to feel the most comfortable on board.
Medicine if you need special one: Popular medicine and emergency kit are available onboard. However, in case you need some special treatment, it can be difficult to find the right type of medicine in the middle of the sea
Passport/ID: Please give our guide copy of passport when you arrive in Vietnam or send by email. Bring your Passport / ID, you cannot check in or embark the cruise without these papers
https://event.goldentour.vn/hanoi-travel-tipsYou should bring light jacket and more sweater or a scarf for outdoor activities* OTHER INFORMATIONExchange rate: 1 Euro ~ 24.000 VND – 25.600 VND 1 USD ~ 24.000 VND – 25.000 VND
Time in Vietnam: GMT +7
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Police: 113
Fire: 114
Ambulance – First Aid: 115
International Hospital in Hanoi • VINMEC INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL 458 Minh Khai Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi Tel: +84 4 3974 3556
• L’HOPITAL FRANCAIS DE HANOI No.1 Phuong Mai, Dong Da District, Hanoi +84 4 3577 1100
Taxi You may use Grab car and Grab bike in Hanoi or call licensed taxi:
• Mai Linh Taxi (Colour: Green) - Hotline: (024) 35 518 1111
• Group Taxi (Colour: White, Blue & Red) - Hotline: (024) 38 535 353
• Taxi Vic Hà Nội: (Colour: Purple) - Hotline: (024) 38320320 ( cheapest)
A typical Vietnam electrical outlet (220v)