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If the details are provided later than 30 days pre-departure, you\u2019ll have to arrange your own arrival transfer.\nDeparture transfers are typically not included due to travellers leaving at varying times. That said, your Pack Leader will happily help arrange departure transfers for you if required.\n"},{"question":"Are tips included? ","answer":"Please note that tips are not included in the cost of this adventure. Suggested amounts per person are:\n\nPack Leader: 10-15 USD per day\nDrivers: 4-5 USD per day\nLocal tips: your Pack Leader will be able to advise on how much to tip local guides, waiters, porters, etc. Some Pack Leaders will collect a tipping kitty at the welcome meeting to take care of local tips.\n\nHowever, all tips are at your discretion depending on what you feel comfortable with.\n"},{"question":"How much should I budget per day for extras?","answer":"Most meals are inclusive however we recommend approximately 500,000 VND (less than \u00a315) per day for basic additional food and drink. If you prefer more upmarket dining, drinks at bars, the odd spa treatment and some souvenir shopping, 1,000,000 VND (~\u00a328) per day may be more accurate.\n\u00a0\n"},{"question":"What fitness levels do I need for this trip?","answer":"Overall, the trip is relatively relaxed so only a moderate level of fitness is needed.\nWe recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness.\n\u00a0\n"},{"question":"When's the best time to go? What is the weather like?","answer":"March \u2013 April, and October \u2013 November are the best times to visit. However, the country is beautiful the whole year long.\nIf you want to have a beach break, April to September is the best moment for a quiet, sunny relaxing moment in the central part of Vietnam, known for beautiful natural beaches.\nVietnam has a diverse climate influenced by both tropical monsoons and its range of altitudes and latitudes.\nThe temperature in Hanoi may range from 16\u00b0C\/61\u00b0F\u201321\u00b0C\/70\u00b0F from November to March and 24\u00b0C\/75\u00b0F\u201330\u00b0C\/86\u00b0F from April to October.\nHo Chi Minh City is consistently warm and humid, averaging around 28\u00b0C (82\u00b0F) during the day and dropping in temperature overnight.\n"},{"question":"Do I need a visa? 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