Vietnam tour guide: Prices, Types of guide and How to choose

A Vietnam tour guide will accompany you throughout your entire trip. Of course you can totally travel on your own, but having a tour guide will take your experiences in Vietnam to a whole new level. How so? In this article, Sao La Tours will point out the advantages of traveling with a tour guide and provide you with some useful information on how to choose the perfect guide.

Why do you need a tour guide in Vietnam?

Local perspective

Vietnamese tour guides have an abundant knowledge about the country, and it’s not only the information that you can find in any text-book but also the tour guides’ personal outlooks and experience. A tour guide will share with you many interesting facts about the history, local’s way of life, local’s etiquette etc. These in-depth local experiences are super helpful pieces of info to avoid misunderstandings when it comes to cultural differences.

Instant help

Tour guides are always willing to help you anytime, anywhere. They provide you with practical support whenever you want to talk with the street vendors, order dishes or get a taxi. Other than being an on-hand interpreter, a tour guide will also help you bargain, warn you of scams and advise you to choose your souvenirs wisely.

Good company

If you’re traveling alone, a tour guide will definitely give you good company. While exploring Vietnam with a tour guide, you’ll be shown beautiful hidden gems in the country that you won’t be able to notice if you go on a DIY tour. Your tour guide is also your first local friend that you can always count on. Moreover, hiring a local Vietnam tour guide, especially when you visit rural areas, also means that you’re contributing to support the local community and helping them make better income.

Types of Vietnam tour guide and Price

In Vietnam, you can find yourself two common types of tour guide, which are:

Cross-country Guide

Cross-country tour guide will accompany you for long-day tours through various areas and regions in Vietnam. Some may also guide you on a cross-country trip.

• Price range: The price will vary depending mostly on the destinations and the total length of the trip.

• Insurance: Yes.

• Recommend for: Tourists who visit Vietnam for the first time and wish to explore the best attractions. This option is also ideal for visitors who don’t have much time and a higher budget. The best thing about hiring a cross-country guide is that it doesn’t need any planning.

On-site Guide

This type of tour guide is more flexible and you can easily hire one wherever you go. On-site tour guides can vary professional guides travel agents to students or enthusiasts who can speak foreign languages and have a certain understanding of their home town.

• Price range: $40 to S100 (student guides are often cheaper)

• Insurance: Mostly yes.

• Recommend for: Tourists who have visited Vietnam before or wish to find out more about the hidden aspects of the country. When opting for on-site guides, you can choose to customize your trip in whichever way you want.

How to choose a Vietnam tour guide?

If you’re trying to find a tour guide in Vietnam, here are some useful tips to take consideration:

• Contact the established travel agents in Vietnam

• Do a thorough research on the travel company’s legitimacy, services, price range, feedback of past customers etc.

• Carefully check what are the inclusions and exclusions of the price

• Request for a detailed tour program and after having read the itinerary, you can ask to remove any destinations the list if you don’t like

• If you’re planning a food tour, it’s necessary to tell the tour guide or company if you have any special diets/preferences/allergies

• It’s of first portance to book a tour with insurance

• There are always some precautions for any kinds of tours, so make sure you read them attentively

• Most tour guides in Vietnam speak English, and English-speaking guides are also cheaper. You can also hire a tour guide who can speak your language, but the price might be higher

Where can you find a Vietnam tour guide?

Sao La Vietnam Tours is one of the most prestigious travel companies in Vietnam. We have experienced specialists who can help you customize your trip and make everyday of your vacation a special day. booking hotels, planning the whole itinerary or finding a local tour guide, Sao La Tours will do exactly as the way you want your trip to be.

Not everyone wants and needs a Vietnam tour guide. Nevertheless, if it’s the first time you’re visiting our country, Sao La Tours suggest that you should find yourself a local tour guide in Vietnam to maximize the happy experience. If you’re struggling to hire a tour guide, no worries as Sao La Tours has you covered! Contact us and we’ll help you plan your vacation to the tiniest detail.