Hanoi tours & vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Getting to Hanoi largely depends on where you're traveling from, but if it's within Vietnam, you can catch an overnight train or flight to Hanoi. Hanoi also has an international airport, so if you're traveling from Australia, services such as Jetstar and Vietnam Airlines offer routes to and from Hanoi from cities such as Sydney and Melbourne. 

The best time to visit Hanoi is during spring (March to April) and autumn (September to November), when days are generally warm and sunny. The summer months in Hanoi tend to be extremely hot and humid with frequent rainfall while the winter months are cold (around 4°C at nighttime) and dry. 

The quality of internet services in Hanoi has greatly improved over the years, so you shouldn't have trouble accessing the internet if you're using an international SIM card or activated your international roaming option. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels also have free wi-fi making connecting with friends and family back home super easy. 

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travelers, regardless of their nationality.

We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

For travelers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travelers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognizing personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.

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We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.