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Currency Guide

Two currencies are excepted everywhere in Vietnam, the Dong and the United States Dollar.

Many tourists prefer to use dollars for ease of understanding the conversion however for smaller purchases you are far better off paying in Dong.

For example for a small bottle of water you may be charged $1, but its real price is only 5,000 dong, and you have just paid over 17,000 dong for it.

Below are some saple prices in Vietnam Dong.

Beer: 10,000-30,000 per bottle
Draught beer from the street (bia hoi): 2000-3000
Bowl of pho (noodle soup): 10,000-20,000
Bunch of bananas (if in season): 15,000
Seasonal Fruit: 30,000 per kilo
Packet of cigarettes: 10,000-30,000
Coffee: 8,000-20,000
Bottle of water (small): 5,000-10,000
Bottle of water (big): 12,000-20,000
Music CD: 10,000
Movie DVD: 16,000-18,000
Can of Coke: 6,000-10,000
Cinema ticket: 50,000
Shoe shine: 10,000
Hair shampoo and straighten: 30,ooo-100,000

How much cash should you bring with you to Vietnam?

It depends on how you will be accessing your money while you are here. ATMS's are easy to find in all big towns and cities, and most hotels and souvenir shops will accept credit cards. Cash in foreign currencies can be changed at banks with minimum hassle, banks are usually closed from 12.00pm-1.30pm on weekdays for lunch, in the larger cities they are open on saturday mornings.

Away on When travelling off the beated track however some of the smaller towns may not have facilities. Your Hue Riders guide will advise you in advance when you may not have access to a cash machine or bank for a few days.

When you first arrive the exchange rate and all those zeros can take a bit of getting used to but its worth the effort for all the money you will save on day to day purchases.

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Read what our guests say...

Jenny from Manchester, England 23/04/08

I have had a brilliant time. I didn't know it until i met you but a trip in the mountains on your motorbike was just what I wanted to do. I have smiled the whole way, I would love to go further but unfortunatley I don't have time. Hung is a great guide, he is knowledgeable and a safe rider. If you read this and are not sure take a day trip with him. I have seen and experienced things that I would not have if i hadn't met Hung. This is a definate highlight of my holiday and will be the part i remember most. Thanks so much, Jenny

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Thank you so much for the amazing adventure accross central Vietnam. For me, this motorbike trip has been the highlight of my travels in Vietnam. For anyone comtemplating an adventure with HueRiders, take the time to see Vietnam by motorbike...from Hue to Dalat...or customize your adventure with them. It is an understatement just to say it will be an adventure you will never forget.

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