Ngang Nguyen
Expert Leader: Vietnam
Introducing Ngang
Born and raised in a small village in central Vietnam, Ngang (call her Jolie!
Vietnam Adventure
Activity Level
Easy & Moderate
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Comfort Level
Classic
Activity
Culture
Overview
Explore Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the best bits in between on this immersive adventure
This classic trip captures the magic of Vietnam: the conservative north, imperial cities, vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and the iconic Ha Long Bay, where we spend the night on a traditional junk sailboat. Guided by an expert local tour leader, we come face to face with an outgoing culture, where so much goes on in the streets: eating, washing, commerce and impromptu games. This intoxicating parade of Vietnamese life may be our strongest memories, as much as the mystical landscapes and world-renowned cuisine.
Key Information
- Trip Code
- AOV
- Ways to Travel
- Guided Group
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Carbon Footprint
- 57kg CO2e per person per day
What's Included
- All accommodation: 3 Superior nights (hotels), 8 Classic nights (7 hotel, 1 boat), 2 Simple nights (1 homestay/guesthouse, 1 sleeper train)
- 12 breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners
- Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities
- Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
- Arrival and departure transfers
Don't Forget To
- Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the best of Vietnam: grand landscapes, smiling locals and traditional culture
- Stay on a traditional junk boat among the otherworldly peaks of Ha Long Bay
- Navigate the Mekong Delta on a traditional wooden boat and stay in a welcoming homestay-style guesthouse
- Tour the two cultural powerhouses of Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Uncover the life of a Nguyễn ruler in Hue’s Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City
- Explore Hoi An, a living museum and the original European trading port in Vietnam
Itinerary
- First Destination: Hanoi
- Next Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals included:Dinner
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:None
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner
- Meals included:Breakfast
- Meals included:Breakfast
- First Destination: Hanoi
- Next Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Begin your adventure in Hanoi, a city where an unstoppable energy meets traditional Vietnamese culture and colonial influences permeate the broad tree-lined boulevards, most noticeably in faded French architecture.
Around 6pm, say xin chào to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.
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Accommodation: Babylon Grand Hotel & Spa (or similar)
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- Meals included:Dinner
Today, we embark on a sightseeing tour of Hanoi, which includes: a visit to the Temple of Literature; the site of the oldest university in Vietnam; Hoa Lo Prison; and the Old Quarter. Another stop is the grounds of the Presidential Palace, where former prime minister Ho Chi Minh refused to live in the grand structure for symbolic reasons. We visit his traditional Vietnamese stilt house here. In the evening, there is the option to watch a traditional water puppet show.
Accommodation: Babylon Grand Hotel & Spa (or similar)
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- Meals included:Breakfast
Today, we visit an icon of Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage site where some 3,000 limestone peaks break through emerald waters to create a mystical, magical landscape. To get there, we rise early for the approximately four-hour drive and, upon arrival, board a traditional junk sailing boat, which is also our home for tonight.
After launching, we enjoy a seafood lunch on deck and drift among the forested pinnacles. We also stop at a beach where we can hike up to a viewpoint (it’s quite steep but the vistas are worth it), plus there’s time for a swim in a small sectioned-off area. Additionally, an optional kayaking trip (extra cost) may be available depending on weather conditions.
Back on board, we can pull up a chair on the top deck and watch the sunset together, perhaps with a cold drink from the bar. When it’s time for bed, we have the comforts of twin-share cabins with private bathrooms.
Accommodation: Overnight boat
- Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We continue to cruise around Ha Long Bay, admiring those limestone pinnacles once more, before returning to port mid-morning. We then have a four-hour drive back to Hanoi, where we have a little free time, before transferring to the train station. Here, we board the Reunification Express for our overnight train ride to Hue, 428mi (688km) to the south.
Accommodation: Overnight train
- Meals included:Breakfast
Arriving mid-morning in Hue, we transfer to our hotel to freshen up. In the afternoon, we visit the Imperial Citadel, the standout attraction in the city. Inside its 6mi (10km) long walls are the palaces and halls of the Mandarins, and the remains of the Forbidden Purple City, where only the emperor, his eunuchs and concubines were allowed. The Forbidden Purple City was almost destroyed during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War, but the foliage-covered ruins are still atmospheric and the bomb holes a testament to the destruction wreaked upon the country.
We also visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, a centre for anti-government protest in the early 1960s. It houses the Austin car that transported monk Thich Quang Duc to Saigon where he burned himself in protest against the president. The photograph of his self-immolation in 1963 was printed in newspapers around the world.
Accommodation: Park View Hotel (or similar)
After breakfast, we visit the tomb of Tu Duc, one of the most extravagant mausoleums of the great Nguyen emperors. Designed by Tu Duc himself, it was completed in 1867 but the excessive nature of the project sparked unrest and even an attempted coup.
After, we head back to Hue, where we have a free afternoon to explore the historic centre or relax by the river and absorb the sights.
Accommodation: Park View Hotel (or similar)
- Meals included:Breakfast
Leaving Hue, our 81mi (130km) drive passes through the beautiful peninsula of Lang Co, between a crystalline lagoon and the Eastern Sea, and then passes over the Hai Van pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds) where the views are stunning. In Da Nang, we stop for lunch before we climb Marble Mountain, where we explore large caves used by the Viet Cong as a hospital base during the war. From the mountain peak, there are fantastic views over My Khe beach and the countryside leading to Hoi An, where we spend the next three nights.
Accommodation: Hoi An Sincerity Hotel & Spa (or similar)
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- Meals included:Breakfast
This morning, we have a walking tour of Hoi An, the original European trading port in Vietnam, which dates to the mid-16th century. It is now a living museum, with attractive wooden merchants’ houses and pagoda-style temples with Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European architectural influences. It is also a marvellous place to wander around and enjoy the thriving riverside market and great silk clothes shopping.
This afternoon is free. One popular option is to jump on a bike for a ride through the countryside, passing local markets, schools and villages before continuing to Cua Dai beach (3mi/5km).
Accommodation: Hoi An Sincerity Hotel & Spa (or similar)
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- Meals included:Breakfast
This morning, we visit My Son, the spiritual home of the Cham civilisation, where Cham kings were buried as early as the fourth century. Although bombing has destroyed much of the site, there are several interesting stone towers and sanctuaries. Upon returning to Hoi An, the rest of the afternoon is free to carry on enjoying this historic town.
Accommodation: Hoi An Sincerity Hotel & Spa (or similar)
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- Meals included:Breakfast
We drive to Da Nang and then fly to Ho Chi Minh City, an exciting and absorbing metropolis where scooters pack the streets and temples stand alongside modern developments. Devastated by the Vietnam War, it is now a bustling free-market city where almost anything goes. This afternoon’s walking city tour includes a visit to the Ben Thanh Market, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and War Remnants Museum. The museum has an interesting photographic record of the Vietnam War but please be aware that some of the images are very graphic.
Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel (or similar)
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- Meals included:Breakfast
Today, we head north to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a mazey subterranean network that stretches some 75mi (121km) over three levels. Though construction started in the late 1940s, they became infamous during the Vietnam War, when Viet Cong fighters used them to hide, spring surprise attacks through trapdoors, and store food and weapons. Now, they provide an extraordinary look into the hardships faced throughout the war.
During our visit, we see tank and aircraft remnants and visit the war re-enactment zones to learn more about the conflict. We also have the chance to explore the tunnels themselves; though they were once very narrow, some areas were widened to allow tourists to explore the system. If you don’t like tight spaces, you may prefer to stay outside in the sunshine! In the afternoon, we return to Ho Chi Minh City and the rest of the day is free for individual exploration.
Accommodation: Huong Sen Hotel (or similar)
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- Meals included:Breakfast
In the morning, we drive (approximately 2hr 30min to 3hr) to the Mekong Delta, which produces most of the country’s fruit, sugarcane and coconuts, earning it the nickname: the rice bowl of Vietnam.
At the Delta city of Vinh Long, we take a wooden boat on the mighty Mekong River to Cai Be. En route, we pass many orchards and friendly locals also travelling by boat and stop to see cottage industries, such as rice paper and coconut candy, with a chance to sample the local produce. The evening is tranquil as we have dinner on an island and enjoy Delta hospitality. We spend the night at a simple guesthouse built in the style of a local house. Bedding, a mosquito net and a small towel are provided.
Accommodation: Mekong Delta homestay-style guesthouse
- Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we walk through orchards and navigate small canals in a traditional wooden sampan. Later, we rejoin our boat to rendezvous with our vehicle for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City via a little-visited Cao Dai temple used by devotees of this indigenous religion, which fuses all the great religions of east and west.
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- Meals included:Breakfast
You’ve cruised Ha Long Bay by junk boat, explored the Mekong Delta and toured both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; but today, the adventure comes to an end and we begin our return journeys home.
However, you can continue your journey of discovery in Southeast Asia by joining our Angkor Wat add-on tour, where we head to Cambodia to explore the key sites in Phnom Penh, including Angkor, one of the world’s great archaeological sites. Speak to your sales representative to book.
- Meals included:Breakfast
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Sunday 15 Feb 2026 to Saturday 28 Feb 2026
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Hotels, boat, homestay guesthouse and sleeper train
The accommodation on this trip provides an adventurous variety of places to stay. We stay in hotels for 10 nights. We also spend one night on a junk boat cruising Ha Long Bay and one night in a homestay in the Mekong Delta. Finally, we have one night on the Reunification Express, a sleeper train that takes us from Hanoi to Hue. The accommodations we typically use are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable places we stay on this trip.
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Ha Long Bay cruise
Board a traditional junk boat to cruise among the magnificent limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay. Each of the twin-share cabins has air conditioning and a window out to sea, while the boat has a rooftop deck with chairs – this is where most of our travellers tend to gather for views over the bay. There’s also a dining room with glass windows so we can continue to admire this extraordinary landscape during lunch and dinner.
Reunification Express
Our sleeper train takes us from Hanoi to Hue – a classic journey in this part of the world. It’s an essential part of the tour, linking two special destinations without flying or a lengthy coach trip. However, trains in Vietnam are not luxurious and it’s best to come prepared to maximise your experience – we’ve found extra warm layers to combat the air conditioning and ear plugs can provide a little more comfort! On the sleeper train, you may be sharing a compartment with members of the public depending on how the seats are allocated. The trains here are safe but, as with any trip, we recommend you keep valuables with you. Snacks are normally offered on board and most trains have Western-style facilities, but some are equipped with squat toilets.
Mekong Delta homestay
Our time in a guesthouse allows us to experience true Delta hospitality, as we are looked after by local people and stay by the Mekong River. The rooms are relatively basic; bedding, a mosquito net and a small towel are provided, while there are shared bathroom facilities with a shower. The real highlight though is the hospitality of our hosts, the lush garden, and the food (homemade southern Vietnamese cuisine).
Worth knowing
- Single supplements are available (on request) but only for 10 nights of the trip (hotel nights). Please advise your sales representative at the time of booking if you would like to request a single supplement.
- Private bathroom facilities are not available at the Mekong Delta homestay or the overnight sleeper train.
- The accommodation listed in each location on the day-to-day itinerary are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality.
Post-trip Extensions
Exclusive Add-ons
Angkor Wat Add-on Tour (from Ho Chi Minh City)
Rediscovered enmeshed in the Cambodian jungle in 1860, Angkor, the ancient capital of the powerful Khmer empire, is one of the finest archaeological sites in the world. Built between the ninth and 13th centuries, the wonderfully preserved sprawling complex of temples and palaces is on a par with any world monument, with magnificent towers, sculptures and bas‐reliefs.
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Essential Information
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This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
This is an activity-packed adventure encompassing the highlights of Vietnam, ideal if you love to combine culture and natural wonders. We travel by private minibus and take one internal flight to allow you to experience the best of this beautiful and diverse country in two weeks. In the north, around Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, the weather can be hot and humid and cold in winter. Some days are fairly long and tiring, with long travel days.
E-cigarettes and vapes: These are banned in Vietnam with strict penalties, including large fines and imprisonment – we strongly recommend you do not bring these with you.
Key information
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There is a welcome briefing at the start hotel around 6pm.
Airport: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately 30-60 minutes’ drive (traffic dependent) from the airport. Exodus provides free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers.
Catching your return flight
Exodus provides free departure transfers for all customers to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) from the end hotel.
Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.
Vietnam
UK passport holders normally do not need a visa to enter Vietnam for visits up to 45 days, while those with a US or Irish passport normally do need a visa to enter. Visa requirements for EU citizens vary by country.
Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through. Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/vietnam
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html
For many, the culinary offerings in Vietnam are a highlight. Across the country, the influence of the Chinese and French is still strong and you’re just as likely to be offered a banh mi (stuffed baguette) as you are a flavour-packed bowl of pho (noodle soup).
Be sure to seek out the national beverages: Vietnamese coffee is served iced and sweet with condensed milk, a real sugar and caffeine hit, and beer hoi (local beer, brewed daily) is served on most street corners in the north out of large plastic jugs that are perfect for sharing.
Food is cheap in Vietnam and you can generally avoid the spicier dishes if you wish. Western food is readily available almost everywhere, except for the night in the Mekong Delta.
Vegetarian meals are widely available; however, the offering is fairly similar in most places. Please advise at the time of booking if you have any dietary requirements.
There is no bad time to visit Vietnam; it is quite pleasant any time of year, though due to the shape of the country, it is unlikely the weather is perfect for the duration of any trip.
There is quite a range of seasons between the north and south: the south up to Hue has a distinct dry season between December and April and then a rainy season from May to November, when rain comes in short heavy bursts with bright sunshine in between. Hanoi is cool in autumn, and even gets chilly between November and February (with drizzly rain).
Ha Long Bay: Our junk boat trip is subject to short-notice change if adverse weather conditions develop. These could occur year-round, but especially in monsoon season (October-April). Ha Long Bay boat trips are governed by the local authorities, who are authorised to make such appropriate safety decisions. If your Ha Long Bay trip is affected by adverse weather, this could either result in a reduced excursion on Ha Long Bay or, less likely, the need to re-arrange the itinerary if it is not possible go out on Ha Long Bay. While this is not a frequent occurrence, our local team and leaders are well equipped to handle such situations and have long offered appropriate options where this occurs.
Angkor Wat extension: The weather is hot and humid year-round in Cambodia. The dry season is late October to May and the monsoon is normally between May and October, though there is an obvious transitional time between those settled periods.
The dry season is as it sounds, with hot days and generally clear skies, though you can expect the odd shower. The monsoon is characterised by short, sharp bursts of rain and is generally overcast all day though this does not detract from the enjoyment of the place; you just need to take an umbrella or buy a cheap local poncho.
As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.
We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.
This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.
On this trip, we:
- Sleep at a homestay-style guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, where we gain firsthand insight from our host about Delta life and culture, while also sampling their delicious local cuisine
- Opt to eat at KOTO in Hanoi, a restaurant dedicated to breaking the poverty cycle by training and providing essential hands-on experience for at-risk youth
Reviews
Add new reviewA fascinating and enlivening adventure
In a couple of action packed weeks we were able to experience the extraordinary variety of the Vietnamese landscape and culture, including beautiful coastal and mountain vistas, lively cities, colourful and inspiring temples, historic sites, engaging cultural events and wonderful food.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sailing for a day and a night through the breathtaking vistas of Ha Long Bay in a luxurious boat exclusive to our group, like a private yacht!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Huy Nguyen was a knowledgeable, engaging and highly efficient guide and organiser, who brought the places we visited to life, but on top of that he added a very special personal touch, in that he was alert to the needs of every individual in the group and went out of his way to respond positively to the specific requirements of individuals and to reassure individuals who were worried.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for very hot weather and (when we were there in November): very heavy rain
A Wonderful Adventure
This was a thoroughly wonderful adventure that exceeded my expectations. We had a lovely group of folks to travel with and a fantastic tour leader.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tu was a wonderful leader. He always went the extra mile to make sure everyone and everything was taken care of. Entire trip ran smoothly and it was highly educational and also a lot of fun.
A superb adventure from start to finish
This trip had so many contrasting experiences and enchanting surprises along the way. It was quite a full itinerary but not arduous.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to choose one from so many….but I think the experiences in Hoi An were amazing; cycling through the countryside and seeing the lanterns at night
Thoughts on Group Leader
Huyen was perfect in every way. We all adored her. She was exceptionally well organised, generous with her time, nothing was too much trouble, knowledgeable, empathetic to our needs, funny and just a beautiful person.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were glad we took thin blow up mattresses for the train. Getting VND currency was no problem from ATMs.
A superb adventure from start to finish
This trip had so many contrasting experiences and enchanting surprises along the way. It was quite a full itinerary but not arduous.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to choose one from so many….but I think the experiences in Hoi An were amazing; cycling through the countryside and seeing the lanterns at night
Thoughts on Group Leader
Huyen was perfect in every way. We all adored her. She was exceptionally well organised, generous with her time, nothing was too much trouble, knowledgeable, empathetic to our needs, funny and just a beautiful person.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were glad we took thin blow up mattresses for the train. Getting VND currency was no problem from ATMs.
Dissapointing
Chilly in the north, wet in the middle. Lots of pollution.
Most Inspirational Moment
The inspiring moments were marred by the intense traffic in Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Ming city). There are literally millions of scooters and motor bikes churning our pollution and noise. They seem to have priority over pedestrians who have to walk in the road becauce the pavements are full of bikes. I found it a very stressful environment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader tried, but his english was limited, and other we got to a site where just churned out a lot of information which was difficult to follow.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Double check what the weather is going to be doing throughout your trip. The information we were given was largely all wrong. Think about staying for longer than absolutely necessary Hanoi and Ho Chi Ming city
Reply from Exodus
We’re sorry that you found your trip to Vietnam to be disappointing, John; it’s a real shame to hear this. Vietnam Adventure is ordinarily an extremely well-performing and popular trip, and from the hundreds of post-trip surveys we’ve received from it in the past couple of years, we would share that our customers rated it at an average of 4.73 out of 5 for overall experience, and at 4.90 out of 5 for tour leader performance. We’re very sorry that John didn’t have as positive an experience with his tour leader, and we will discuss his comments with our local team to look to help the leader in question improve their performance going forward. We do mention in the trip notes that the weather in Vietnam can be somewhat unpredictable, and while we note the general climate for certain areas of the country, this can of course fluctuate. We’re sorry John’s group seem not to have been blessed with the best weather during their trip. It’s true that there is heavy scooter and motorbike traffic in the major cities, and while this very much contributes to an authentic experience of Vietnam, we agree with John that the pollution caused is unfortunate, Indeed, there is really no way of avoiding this traffic when staying in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but both cities overall offer contrasting and rich experiences. We appreciate it might not have been John’s cup of tea, though. - Kelly Reid, Exodus Product Manager
Vietnam is enthralling
We visited all the best tourist spots and had plenty of free time to explore on our own
Most Inspirational Moment
Our overnight on a Junk boat in Halong Bay
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Nanq Nguyen ( aka Jolie) is exceptional. Exodus is fortunate to have her on their team. She is an organizational genius and genuinely cared for all of us. She also has a great sense of humor,
Advice for Potential Travellers
The overnight train trip from Hanoi to Hue, while it is a great experience, is uncomfortable and noisy. The amount of pollution in the Mekong Delta is unnecessarily large and the Vietnamese people seem to be unaware of the pollution.
Perfection
One of the best trips I've ever taken. From start to finish, Vietnam is a magical place to visit. The people are so friendly and happy to share their country, culture, food and are sooo kind.
Most Inspirational Moment
Spending the night in the Mekong Delta was amazing. The local family who opened their home were so friendly and genuinely happen to host us, it was so great.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Binh...there are no words to describe how great of a leader he is. His enthusiasm, knowledge, genuine care for his group, and in general everything he is about are great. He is not only an asset to his country, but also to Exodus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
you MUST go on this adventure. Do not hesitate, as it will be a magical experience.
Amazing Adventure through Vietnam
A wonderful trip highlighting all the best of Vietnam has to offer. A great variety of optionals and activities. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend this trip!!
Most Inspirational Moment
All of it! But absolutely loved the overnight boat in Ha Long Bay. The chefs on board were so talented. And it was such an awe-inspiring moment watching the sunset with my lovely group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our Guide Quang was exceptional and made sure the entire tour ran seamlessly. He really did ensure we had the trip of a lifetime!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't forget your mosquito repellent for the Mekong Delta
Suggestions
Try the Egg Coffee and Salted Coffee - Delicious!!
Excellent
Our guide Nhung worked tirelessly to make sure we caught the right planes, trains and automobiles. We travelled from North to South and saw a marvellous variety of locations and highlights of Vietnamese history. The trip was well organised to alternate active days with quiet days. I would recommend this...
Most Inspirational Moment
Cu Chi tunnels, the citadel at Hue and Mekong Delta homestay
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nhung was exceptional and kept us well informed and on schedule. She made sure everyone was comfortable with the itinerary we were following.
What an Adventure!
This trip is classed as "leisurely" and, yes, that's an accurate description in terms of the level of "activity". However, this is a very "busy" trip with some early mornings - but all VERY worthwhile. There is "free time" but there's plenty to do and see in the relevant location....
Most Inspirational Moment
For me there was no single stand-out moment. Such was the variety of this adventure that comparison is meaningless.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Trung is an exceptional group leader and consummate professional. From start to finish, Trung went over and above to ensure that all of us went home not only with memories of an amazing country of such diverse beauty, but also a sound insight into its history and its people - all achieved with superb organisational skills, but above all with a clear love of his country which he conveyed with passion, enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and wit. He is truly an asset to Exodus! AND Trung also has a superb voice - if he should ever consider an alternative vocation, then he should be on the stage!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go! You will not be disappointed!
Suggestions
Along with one other couple we followed this adventure with the Angkor Wat extension. In stark contrast to our Vietnam Adventure, we did not feel that this shorter trip represented "value for money". The timings of flights, both to Siem Reap, then to Phnom Penh, and then from Phnom Penh onwards on our home flight, meant that there was an awful lot of wasted time. We should have had a "sunset" at Angkor Wat on Day 1 - but the timing of the flight meant that all was closed by the time we arrived; we left Siem Reap at 12 noon and spent the rest of the day travelling to Phnom Penh; and then found ourselves "killing time" waiting for our transfer on our homeward journey. (We had covered the highlights of PP with our guide and there was little more we could achieve in the time available.) Our guide, Anna, at Angkor Wat was First Class and her English was very good. She was clearly very knowledgeable and was able to pack a lot into the time she spent with us. However, our guide, Sa, in Phnom Penh was only just up to the task at hand. His English was pretty poor and there was a lot of "repetition". He was clearly doing his best, but it wasn't really good enough. Unfortunately, too, on our arrival at Phnom Penh, his "contact board" indicated names which were not ours. On establishing that he was in fact waiting for us - which we confirmed via our paperwork as he didn't have any - he indicated that he had asked his "boss" for confirmation, and had been told that names weren't important and it would all be alright. Whilst we felt visiting Phnom Penh provided an opportunity to experience the Killing Field and Phnom Penh itself, we would have preferred to have spent more time in Angkor Wat itself.
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