Essential health tips for solo travelers in Vietnam: vaccinations, safe street food, mosquito protection, hydration, medicines & emergency contacts. Travel confidently with Legend Travel Group’s small-group Vietnam Tours– only 10% deposit, balance 30 days before departure.
Hydration tastes better with new friends (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi – Founder of Legend Travel Group since 2008. Having personally looked after the health & happiness of over 100,000 solo travelers across Vietnam and Cambodia, Tony shares the exact tips he gives every guest before every departure.
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Your health is our priority – every evening at 4pm (Source: Internet)When you’re exploring Vietnam alone, there’s no travel buddy to remind you to drink water, check for mosquitoes, or notice if you’re getting sunburnt. That’s why staying healthy isn’t just important – it’s your superpower.
At Legend Travel Group, every Vietnam Tour is designed with solo traveler wellness in mind: small groups (max 12), expert local guides who carry first-aid kits, purified water stations on our buses and boats, and 24/7 WhatsApp support from our Hanoi team.
Here are the exact health tips we give to every solo guest – the ones that keep them smiling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Your own space when you need it – included on most tours (Source: Internet)Vaccinations (Recommended – not mandatory)
Hepatitis A & B
Typhoid
Tetanus (boost if >10 years)
Japanese Encephalitis (if staying >1 month or visiting rural Ninh Binh/Pu Luong)
Rabies pre-exposure (optional but wise for animal lovers)
Travel Insurance – Non-Negotiable for Solo Travelers
We require proof of insurance that covers medical evacuation (minimum $50,000). Our guests love SafetyWing or World Nomads – both cover Vietnam motorbike riding if you have a valid license.
Personal Medical Kit We Recommend
Prescription medicines (+ copy of prescription)
Imodium & rehydration salts
Paracetamol & ibuprofen
Strong DEET or Picaridin repellent
Antihistamines
Blister plasters & antiseptic cream
Copy of your blood type & allergies
Eat fearless – we only visit the stalls we trust (Source: Internet)Choose busy stalls – high turnover = fresh food
Look for places where locals eat (especially families with kids)
Avoid raw salads or peeled fruit unless you peel it yourself
Say “Không đá, không đường” if you want no ice & no sugar
Our guides know the safest, most delicious spots in every city.
Apply repellent every day from 4pm onwards
Wear long lightweight sleeves/pants at dusk (still hot but protects)
Sleep with air-con or under a fan – mosquitoes hate moving air
All Legend Travel Group hotels provide mosquito nets or sealed windows
Drink 3–4 liters of water per day in the heat
Add oral rehydration salts when sweating heavily (we provide them free)
Fresh coconut water (nước dừa) is nature’s perfect electrolyte drink – 20,000 VND anywhere
SPF 50+ waterproof sunscreen (reapply every 2 hours)
Wide-brimmed hat + sunglasses
UV index regularly hits 11–12 – treat it with respect
Never ride a motorbike without a helmet (we provide high-quality ones if you join our rides)
Use Grab or PassApp instead of random taxis
Cross roads slowly & predictably – traffic will flow around you
Legend Travel Group 24/7 Emergency Line: +84 937 191 912 (WhatsApp available)
Police: 113
Ambulance: 115
International Hospitals with English-speaking doctors:
Hanoi: Vinmec (+84 24 3975 6688)
Hoi An: Hoi An Family Medical Practice (+84 235 392 8888)
Ho Chi Minh City: FV Hospital (+84 28 3511 3333)
Look cool, stay safe – helmets always provided (Source: Internet)Every Vietnam Tour includes:
Daily temperature checks & hand-sanitizer stations
Purified water refills on all vehicles and boats
First-aid trained guide on every departure
Private room option at no extra cost on most tours (so you can rest when you need)
Free doctor house-call service in major cities if you feel unwell
Start your day feeling amazing – optional & free (Source: Internet)Join one of our small-group Vietnam Tours specially designed for solo travelers – meet like-minded people while we take care of every health detail.
Only 10% deposit to secure your spot
Pay the balance just 30 days before departure
Free date changes up to 45 days prior
24/7 support from real humans who care
Book your healthy, happy Vietnam adventure today at
https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Keeping solo travelers safe, healthy & smiling since 2008.
