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Many people often only travel on package tours because of the convenience, just book a tour, pay and you can comfortably enjoy the trip without worrying too much about additional costs or places to eat and rest. However, independent travel also has its own interesting things when you can control your own itinerary.
More and more young people choose independent travel instead of going on a tour. (Photo: Fabio Comparelli)
If you are planning your first trip and choosing a domestic destination but don’t know where to start, let MoMo tell you the complete experience of independent travel in Vietnam below.
In this article, MoMo will review the following information with you:
Choose your means of transportation early to book cheap tickets.
Book a room early to have a variety of options.
Plan your entertainment schedule in advance.
Experience in preparing luggage.
Prepare during the trip.
A few small notes when traveling independently.
1. Choose your means of transport early to book cheap tickets
No need to go through ticket agents, nowadays you can completely book tickets directly on smart travel applications. Choosing an application that is free, safe and convenient for payment will be the top choice of young people.
Airplanes are the most popular means of transport. (Photo: Eva Darron)
A small note, the later you book your ticket, the higher the cost will be and the lower the ability to take the initiative for the trip. Therefore, the most important thing for each trip is to choose the departure date and location to book cheap tickets early.
In addition, you should also book airport shuttles or self-drive rental cars in advance to avoid being overcharged or not being able to catch a car, affecting the planned schedule.
2. Book early to have more diverse options
According to MoMo’s experience traveling to Vietnam, one of the factors that determines whether a trip is successful or not is the resting space in the new city. Depending on each person’s budget, you will have different room options.
Vietnam has a variety of accommodation options for you to choose from. (Photo: Sara Dubler)
To always be proactive in your trip, you can visit the Book a hotel feature to find a satisfactory room with the most authentic reviews.
MoMo also has many attractive promotions for you this summer, ensuring a great experience for your trip while still being super economical.
You should book a room near the area you want to visit. (Photo: Edvin Johansson)
In addition, when booking a room, you also need to consider the geographical location of the accommodation. You should book a room in the city center, near the night market, or close to the beach depending on your travel schedule.
At the same time, you should book at least 2 weeks before the trip to ensure you have a room when traveling.
3. Plan your itinerary in advance
You should start planning your itinerary at least 1 month before your departure date, maybe earlier if you choose to travel during the peak season. Prioritize choosing places to visit each day so that you can easily book transportation and entrance tickets in advance.
For example, if you intend to travel to Hoi An this summer, you definitely cannot miss the Hoi An Memories show. But if you do not book tickets in advance, there will definitely be no good places to enjoy the party of music and light perfectly.
Or if you have an endless passion for thrills and want to see the Northwest mountains from above, you must buy a paragliding ticket in advance to reserve a seat.
Terraced fields in the Northwest mountains of Vietnam. (Photo: Krisztian Tabori)
To give you tips on how to travel to Vietnam with the most complete experiences, MoMo has a full range of suggested services for you. Just access the Experience feature and you can find countless options for tickets, sightseeing and interesting entertainment activities.
You should also note that you should arrange your daily entertainment schedule according to clusters of locations close to each other to save costs and time.
4. Experience in preparing luggage
The stage of preparing luggage for each trip always gives travel enthusiasts a “headache”, from wondering how many clothes to bring to look good in photos, to bringing 7749 types of skincare. However, to make your first trip “smooth from start to finish”, you need to pay attention to the following points when preparing your luggage.
First, if you are flying, you need to carefully check the baggage regulations, usually 7-12 kg of carry-on baggage and 15-20 kg of checked baggage, depending on the regulations of each airline and ticket type.
In particular, there will be regulations on the volume of liquids, spare batteries, and valuables that cannot be placed in checked baggage. All regulations are publicly posted on the airline’s website or you can visit MoMo to find out more information.
You need to plan as soon as possible. (Photo: Unsplash)
Next, instead of just paying attention to the color and style of clothing for photos, you should prepare clothes according to the weather, terrain, and type of entertainment. For example, you should choose sweat-absorbent, thin and light clothes if your schedule is full of mountain climbing trips and requires a lot of movement. As for those who travel to the beach, bring thin and light clothes to blend in with the water.