Stay healthy and stress-free on your multi-country adventure! Discover essential vaccinations, common risks, pharmacy tips, and how Vietnam Tours, Laos Tours, and Thailand Tours with Legend Travel Group keep your journey safe and enjoyable.
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 international travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide combines real on-the-ground insights and guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys. By Legend Travel Group – Your trusted partner for unforgettable, worry-free adventures.
Safe, delicious street food chosen by our experts (Source: Internet)Southeast Asia’s tropical climate, street food culture, and adventurous activities make it one of the most exciting regions on earth — but smart preparation keeps little issues from becoming big problems. Whether you’re temple-hopping in Luang Prabang, cruising Ha Long Bay, or island-hopping in Phuket, the right health precautions let you focus on the magic instead of the mosquito bites.
Legend Travel Group designs every Vietnam Travel, Laos Travel, and Thailand Travel itinerary with your well-being in mind: private air-conditioned vehicles, purified water on board, hand-picked restaurants with high hygiene standards, and 24/7 English-speaking guides trained in first aid.
Hepatitis A – Highly recommended (food & water)
Hepatitis B – Recommended for longer stays or adventure activities
Typhoid – Strongly advised (street food exposure)
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis – Booster if >10 years
Rabies – Pre-exposure series for rural areas or animal lovers
Japanese Encephalitis – For rural travel >1 month or during wet season
Routine vaccines – Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio booster if needed
No prophylactic needed in major tourist cities (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Phuket)
Low to moderate risk in rural border areas and southern Laos
Best protection: Long, lightweight clothing at dawn/dusk + DEET 30-50% or Picaridin repellent
No restrictions or proof required
Travel insurance covering medical evacuation strongly recommended
World-class medical care just minutes away (Source: Internet)Ice is safe in cities and reputable venues (machine-made, cylindrical with hole)
Peelable fruit and freshly cooked food = your best friends
Bottled or purified water always provided on Legend Travel Group vehicles
All restaurants in our Vietnam Tours, Laos Tours, and Thailand Tours are pre-vetted for hygiene
Traveler’s diarrhea – Stay hydrated with oral rehydration salts (ORS) + Imodium
Heat exhaustion – Air-conditioned rest stops every 2 hours on our private tours
Motorbike scrapes – First-aid kits & English-speaking guides on every trip
Excellent, affordable pharmacies in every city (Boots in Thailand, Pharmacity in Vietnam, local chains in Laos)
English-speaking international hospitals: Bangkok Hospital, Bumrungrad (Thailand), Vinmec, FV Hospital (Vietnam), French Medical Center (Laos)
Complimentary basic medication kit provided on multi-day Legend Travel Group journeys
Highest dengue risk July–November (especially Mekong Delta)
Leeches possible in Sapa & Pu Luong during rainy season – wear long socks
Motorbike traffic intense – private car transfers included on all Vietnam Tours
Malaria risk in southern provinces (Champasak, Sekong) – consider prophylaxis if visiting remote areas
Waterfalls & tubing – life jackets & helmets provided on our Laos Tours
Altitude in Phonsavan (Plain of Jars) – stay hydrated
Excellent medical facilities – many doctors trained overseas
Jellyfish (rare) on some eastern Gulf beaches – vinegar stations provided on our private island trips
Bangkok & Phuket have world-class hospitals just minutes from tourist areas
Safety gear included on every adventure (Source: Internet)Only 10% deposit required – final payment 30 days before departure
Free date changes up to 45 days before travel
24/7 emergency hotline with English-speaking support
Private modern vehicles with daily sanitization
Hand-picked restaurants meeting international hygiene standards
Complimentary purified water, wet wipes & hand sanitizer daily
Guides carry comprehensive first-aid kits and know the nearest clinics
Book your Vietnam Tours, Laos Tours, or Thailand Tours today and travel knowing every health detail has already been taken care of.
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