Planning for Vietnam travel in the winter months

 (August 2012) - Based on our most recent requests, many of our guests will be coming to Vietnam during the winter months. The winter in Vietnam (November to April) is an interesting time as it presents a diverse set of climates. To help you on your way, here are some tips to make your Vietnam tour that much better: - The temperatures in Hanoi and Saigon are very different. It can get as cold as 12 degrees celcius in Hanoi while in Saigon temperatures are still hitting 30. - Even though its cold, it is still quite humid. Making it a little ... Readmore

Footprint on Twitter

 (August 2012) - For over a year now Footprint Vietnam travel has taken a strong position on sharing information via social media channels including Twitter. The Footprint team has felt that in order to share information about their tours, as well as about Vietnam the company needs to look at new ways of communicating to new markets. Under the Twitter name @Footprinttours, Footprint has been doing just that! Telling the world about Footprint's high-value Vietnam tours and packages, promoting Vietnam as a top destination, as well as sharing many travel tips has been Footprint primary twitter strategy. Nevertheless, the over 1200 ... Readmore

Destination Dalat

 (August 2012) - A not so visited destination, Dalat is another one of Footprint Vietnam favourites because of its position in the mountains and the great adventures it offers. Dalat is located in Lam Dong province, approximately 200 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. At an elevation of 1,500 m, Dalat bears the look of an Old French city. It was founded in 1897 when Doctor Alexandre Yersin recommended that the area be developed as a resort town. Dalat has many natural and artificial lakes such as Ho Xuan Huong, Than Tho, Da Thien, and Tuyen Lam bordered by lines of pine ... Readmore

10 things you need to know about the train to Sapa

 (August 2012) - It is rice harvest season in Sapa, and we have lots of custom made trekking and home stay tours heading that way. All of the tours will be using the overnight train. Here are some helpful tips to make that journey more pleasant. - Always pre-book. It is best to have Footprint do this for you at least 2 weeks in advance. And, always book a AC soft sleeper as they are the best value for money, the safest, and most comfortable. All of our Footprint tours use this class of train. - Always get to the train station ... Readmore