Modern Adventure takes the health and safety of our employees, guests, and partners very seriously. Our health and safety protocols during your trip such as physical distancing, masking and other safety practices will be in accordance with up-to-date local regulations in your destination. You will be informed of any specific protocols aheads of travel, and in-destination by our local guides and/or Modern Adventure trip leader.

Our accommodations offer free Wi-Fi, and we recommend using Wi-Fi supported apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime or Skype as an alternative to making calls from your mobile phone. For US travelers, many phone providers have temporary international travel plans. Check with your provider for options.

Vietnam’s electrical grid provides 220 volts (converters are needed for US appliances). The plugs are not standard across Vietnam. You will find US, European (two small round pins), and UK (3 large rectangular pins) all within the same building. It's best to bring a multi-adapter, so you are prepared for these three styles. If your appliance requires a third pin (grounding pin) you will likely need an adapter as many plugs only fit two prongs.

If your destination requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and/or negative test result taken within 72 hours of travel, you will be required to confirm that you are fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine, and/or have tested negative for COVID-19, and have the required documentation to prove it. Otherwise you will be ineligible to participate on the trip, and ineligible for a refund.

If you are on prescription medication, you should ask your doctor for a letter detailing your condition and prescribed drugs. This prevents possible issues at customs and helps the local doctor if you need to buy medication while traveling. If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, we recommend you bring an extra pair and a copy of the prescription in case of emergency.

February is a great time to visit Vietnam, when the region's sometimes severe and often unpredictable weather has typically passed. Across the entire length of Vietnam, average daytime highs in February are between 85F and 90F degrees, evening lows around 72F. As we move from south to north, the temperatures will get slightly cooler. While we may encounter the occasional rain shower, the weather patterns are mostly dry in February.

Vietnam can be quite humid, so consider wearing breathable fabrics such as cotton. Layering is the best option for the daily temperature changes and types of activities on our trip. We also suggest bringing a light jacket and a raincoat just in case.

We’ll spend plenty of time on foot during this experience, so make sure to bring sturdy walking shoes and a pair of your favorite sandal-like shoes. We will travel by private bus between and plane destinations, so you might want to pack along a pair of headphones for the ride.

For the most part Vietnam is casual, and 'resort casual' attire (i.e., jeans, shirts, summer dresses) is perfectly acceptable for an evening out.

Additional items that we recommend you to bring:

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Sandals or flip-flops

• Sturdy walking shoes

• Bathing suit

• Phone charger

• Headphones

• Travel pillow

• Ear plugs

U.S. citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling into Vietnam. It is your responsibility to obtain this required travel document; please visit the US Embassy in Vietnam visa information page for step-by-step instructions on how to obtain a Vietnamese visa. Additionally a valid US passport with at least six months of validity remaining beyond the date of your arrival is required. The process for obtaining a visa is relatively easy, but you’ll want to start the application as soon as possible because the process can take up to a few weeks to finalize. For citizens of other countries, please check with your local Vietnamese embassy or consulate for information and requirements.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement for your trip costs; if your trip plans change for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to get medical help, emergency transport, and for theft, loss or damage of items while traveling.

For best coverage, always insure the full trip cost within two weeks of your initial trip deposit and note that most 'Cancel For Any Reason' policies must be purchased on the date of your initial deposit.

While Modern Adventure does not recommend any policy specifically, we encourage you to compare benefits and options, a few of which are listed below. We recommend that any plan you select includes trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage, at minimum.

Allianz: https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/find-a-plan

Travelex: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/travel-insurance/plans/

IMG Global: https://www.imglobal.com/travel-insurance

Squaremouth: https://www.squaremouth.com/

The local currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND), worth roughly 23,000 dong to US$1 dollar. There are numerous ATMs in Vietnam to access your bank back home, but please note that Vietnamese ATMs only issue VND notes. You will not be able to withdraw US dollars or any other currency from a Vietnamese ATM.

While cash is generally preferred in Vietnam, many restaurants and shops accept credit cards. You will also want some VND notes when traveling outside of the main cities.

We curate your Modern Adventure to ensure all experiences are immersive and included in your trip price. We recommend bringing enough money with you for a few meals on your own, as well as any souvenirs or local arts and crafts you might like to bring back with you.

Most gratuities and tips are included in our trip price. Tipping isn’t expected in Vietnam, but is always much appreciated. Many workers do not earn much, and always appreciate the extra money to be made in tips.

Please note, however, that tipping our local and Modern Adventure guides is at your discretion; to show your appreciation for good service, we recommend tipping each guide US$70 to $100 per guest.