Base on the operation Experiences how to serve best for cyclist's travelers, below are the most convenience travel tips before enjoying the bicycle tours or culture holiday with Vietnam By Bike Travel Co., Ltd.
1/ How to Get A Vietnam Visa:
According to your travel duration in Vietnam so that you can be in the case to make a visa in advance, Most travelers come to Vietnam need a Vietnam Visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries, which have signed a bilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam. Tourist visa may be valid for 15 to 30 days. Tourist visas can only be obtained in Vietnamese Embassies, Consulates, or Online. Get visa online. Here are the Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam worldwide. You should send your application and photos to a Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad which is most convenient to you. On your requirement, the reply will be returned by post.
2/ Vietnam Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
You mostly withdraw the money in Vietnamese Dong at all banks or ATM, and the currency exchange will be based on the National Bank such as Agribank, VietcomBank.. and the Money Exchange should be recommended by our local guide or any popular spots in local places which is know-well, In the case, the fake currency will loose your budget.
Featured Vietnamese Dong: High value for Polymer (10,000 - 20,000 - 50,000 - 100,000 - 200,000 - 500,000), Low value for Cotton (1,000 - 2,000 - 5,000).
3/ Should You Prepare The Passport and Visa:
All nationalities require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry as tourist visa, business visa. You must carry a valid passport, permit, and certificates for the countries which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip, if you are in Making an urgent Visa at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, kindly call to this hotline for now to be solve your Visa right-away 24/24h: (+84)888541515.
4/ Travel Tips to Take A Laos Visa:
A 15 day visa on Laos Arrival can be obtained at all airports and all land border crossings. Fees vary depending on countries (Please Check for the countries are forbidden the Visa Application entries to Laos) – US$ 42 for Canada, US$ 35 for the USA, UK and most of Europe, and US$ 30 for Australia and other countries. You will provide your passport scan, an application form (your guide will provide this to you in advance) and USD for the visa fee. At land borders you will be asked to pay nominal overtime, weekend and other various fees, the amount of which varies at each border crossing. A visa issued at a Laos consulate abroad is valid for 30 days. When entering Laos with a visa please, be sure to obtain an immigration entry stamp. Entering the country on only a visa, and not the proper immigration entry stamp, could subject you to fines and/or penalties.
5/ What to Note for Cambodia Visa:
All nationalities require a visa. A 30 day visa on arrival is available at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Airport and at some land border crossings, however, we strongly advise obtaining a visa in advance for land crossings due to unstable regulations. You can also obtain a visa online through e-Visa, but we don’t recommend using it for land border crossings. See all Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia aboard see this page ♦ E-visa can not be used at the Vietnamese and Cambodian Border. Your crossing case will be made at that international border gate with 1 photo & 35 USD (it maybe different cost of nationality). ♦ A Vietnam Tourist Visa is valid for a single 30 day stay. You must specify your arrival date when applying for a visa and it will be calculated from this date.
6/ Featured Travel Insurance:
We strongly recommends that you get travel insurance before your departure which means You should arrange your travel insurance before the most of the holiday in Southeast Asia and this adventure cycling activities. Our Vietnam Biking Guide will meet you at your hotels and begin with a brief introduction: to inform you the how is your trip going in general. How to ride safely on different terrain routes, concrete paths, single track and mixed terrain hilly country back roads. You will be well-informed with some tips that could make your riding more comfortable, to help your travel more easier! Something you should prepare for your travels more easier, more fun, safe and interesting.
7/ Pack Your Luggage In Holiday:
Lightweight suitcases - will go into A/C van or compartment of minibus. All of your luggage will be carried by a support vehicle. Small bags: day bags to contain personal things that you can use .....journey camera and Go Pro, sunscreen.
8/ Cycling Gear, Clothes & Cyclist's Belongings:
Bringing your own sport shoes or sneakers, shorts, pedals, cycling meters, camelback, cycling shirt and shorts. Also, many traveler's cyclists prefer to bring their own seats (saddles) seat posts, pedals, and helmet, especially for long trips. If this is the case with you, be sure to bring these items. We advise you to bring your own water bottle for a long trip. Handlebar Camera Mounts & Water Bottles: We suggest that you bring your own camera handlebar mounts and water bottles with you for long trips.
9/ Services Are Packed in Most Of The Indochina & Vietnam Bicycle Tours:
Handlebar bags, ice boxes, facial wet towels, fruit, snacks, mineral water, soft drinks bikes, spare parts and spare bike, helmets, bottles of water, first aid kits, tool kits, pumps.
Note: More exciting to be paired the bicycle ride with your own belongs such as pro-pedals, gloves, helmet, GPS, Go-Pro Camera, etc..
