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My first experience of Exodus was amazing! I was hesitant as a single traveler in a group but it was great. The group were really good fun. We had a brilliant itinerary with cycling, kayaking, boat trip, train & plane trips and an overnight in a local house where our guide showed us how to make Vietnamese food. I loved the variety. Every day was different.
I loved the cycling through the busy city then into the rural roads and paddy fields to a local market. Also staying overnight in a local house on the Mekong delta was really lovely.
Our leader was Danh the happy Buddha. He was great! Very funny and informative and took us to some interesting restaurants.
The overnight train trip was hard. We shared 4 to a compartment. Many of us didn't sleep that night.
What a wonderful experience. There is so much history in Vietnam, and to visit all the sights with a knowledgeable tour guide just makes it so much more interesting. Loved that we had a small group of 12 and everything ran smoothly, weather was great. Thanks to our tour guide Phat for a great holiday.
I enjoyed the biking days. Riding through the small side streets you get to see how the locals live away from the tourist areas. The overnight on the boat was a great experience, Halong Bay is beautiful.
Activities packed trip in an amazing country with friendly people! Exodus drivers are very reliable for airport arrival and departure transfers. The lodging all through the trip is very nice. Our group of travelers hit it off right away and looked out for each other all through the trip.
To go to the War Reminants Museum and see the tragedies and suffering of war and how these people after the war gradually rebuild and develop their country economically and open up to foreigners with a friendly welcome.
Very organized, very resourceful and knows his country very well. Danh is also very proud of his country!
Everything on the itinerary is great with free time for us to either rest to keep up with the pace or go shopping or to the beach by ourselves. The train ride is kind of tough and don't expect to sleep well. It stops and goes in the middle of night and with a lot of jerking!
We had a fantastic experience travelling the length of Vietnam. What a beautiful country. We certainly saw the main cities and towns. The internal flight was good and efficient and even the overnight train was good. The food was wonderful – lots of variety and very fresh. Hotels were very good, particularly in Hoi An. Parts of the trip were very poignant learning more about Vietnam’s recent history – wonderful to see how much of Vietnam has recovered. Will be interesting to see Vietnam in 20 years time – seems to be developing fast. I would love to return to see more of the mountains and countryside in the North.
The trip around Halong Bay and staying overnight on the boat was wonderful - very beautiful. I also loved Hue and enjoyed talking to some local students. I loved Hanoi and Saigon. Both very different but exciting places. The beach in Hoi An and the food everywhere we went.
Danh was a brilliant leader. He was highly organised and made sure everything ran smoothly. He was very knowledgeable about everything from the best restaurants to the history of places we visited. He recommended great food specialities and cocktails. Danh was always smiling and helpful and went the extra mile to ensure everyone had a good holiday and took home some great memories. Nothing was too much trouble.
Most things are available to buy in Vietnam so you don't need to load up your luggage. Leave space for souvenirs. It is humid in August so drink lots of water all the time and take lightweight clothes. Although the rainy season is in August we actually saw little rain and if it does rain everything dries really quickly. In Saigon go up the tall tower for a cocktail with a view. Be prepared for a pacey but interesting holiday. Don't hesitate to go - you'll love Vietnam.
This was my first group adventure trip, and therefore my first trip with Exodus and I couldn’t have been more impressed. It was well organised, ran smoothly, covered a great selection and variety of destinations and activities, the group leader was brilliant and the group was lovely. I did the August solo departure and there was a really good range of people (ages ranged from 20s to 70s, with everything in between; and a good mix of fellow ‘first timers’ to others who had done several other Exodus trips)
So many... Swimming in Halong Bay at sunset. Eating with a local family in their home, finding out about their day-to-day lives. Cycling along rice fields in Hue and watching the water buffalo bathing in the river. Climbing the Marble Mountain and discovering the cave Buddhas. Night time in Hoi An. Cyclo tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Amazing AO show in Ho Chi Minh City opera house.
Linh was brilliant. His passion for his country shone through from the beginning and he was incredibly informative about the places we visited and the history of Vietnam. He made excellent suggestions for places to eat, organising lunches and evening meals most days. He found ways to help us experience the 'real' Vietnam and support local communities at the same time. He would also ensure that we were never taken advantage of when buying souvenirs, much needed soft drinks/water, and regularly pointed out the best 'happy houses' (toilets) to use. Importantly, he had a great sense of humour with an infectious laugh, which helped to quickly bond us all as a group.
In the summer months it is very hot and humid, so be prepared for that. Lots of breathable, light tops. You can get laundry done half-way through the trip (Linh organised this for us in Hoi An). A hat is a must! ATMs are plentiful so if you're happy to pay the small transaction fee from your bank there's little need to take currency with you. A sleeping bag liner is useful for the overnight train and homestay. DEET spray is useful.
I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. I have been working at universities in the Mekong Delta Vietnam intermittently since 1999, but this was my first holiday and I was apprehensive about how it would be presented. However, no problems.
Many. I found Hue a most inspiring city which I would like to visit again. When we were in Ha Long bay I used a canoe and swam, great feelings. Halong Bay hosts several spectacular limestone caves. I would like to go back again to bustling Da Nang, thrusting and developing fast. The war museum in Ho Chi Minh City is always a very strong reminder of what happens when another nation invade an ancient civilisation like Vietnam, immense resilience.
We had an excellent guide who fully accepted that I had my own knowledge of the country, and we had good conversations. He was very sympathetic and accommodating to the wide range of interests and backgrounds of our party.
Borrow a bicycle, visit beaches, wander in back streets, always be polite and try all the foods
A really good tour of what Vietnam has to offer, lead by a great tour leader. A full-on trip starting in the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, learning the ‘crossing of the road’ technique (important throughout the trip!), discovering the food and culture along the way, with insights that only a local guide can give you. There was a good balance of interest and activity which engaged the whole group, from age 19 to 69.
We loved: The boat trip in Halong Bay and kayaking in the lagoon at dusk. The Mekong Delta home stay ... Wish we could have had longer. The cycle ride from Hue along the river to Thanh Toan bridge and market ... Beautiful scenery and snapshot of rural life. The War remnants museum and chu chi tunnels ... A sobering reminder. Picturesque Hoi An with its tailors and vibrant shops. Oh and My Son too ... Well, all of it really!
Djan Nyguen was brilliant. Extremely well organised so that everthing ran seamlessly. His enthusiasm for his country was evident and his sense of humour and laugh was infectious. He really went the extra mile to ensure that everyone felt included.
We went in July/August and it was very hot and humid. You will need to drink plenty and definitely need a hat. The train journey was fine. You don't need a sleeping bag liner. Just remember to take food for breakfast on the train as you launch straight into the tour of he Imperial Citadel ... No stopping for breakfast. Anyone who is interested in dressmaking should ensure there is sufficient space in their luggage for the amazing fabric on offer in Ben Thanh market in Saigon ... The quality is great and it is so cheap; we bought lots!
Excellent holiday, thanks especially to our tour leader
Museum of war horrors, Saigon
Excellent
Need to advise on any extra travel needs for the boat visit and overnight train - i'e none
First solo trip and with Exodus. I had a fantastic trip, Mao looked after very well and felt we did more than the itinerary said. Feel that I want to do the trip all over again.
The cycle rides, rickshaw just to name a few trips that showed a different side of Vietnam.
Mao, was very knowledgeable about his country and took us to some off the beaten track restaurants that excelled my expectations.
Yes, buy travelling mosquito, and suntan lotion. And take the water given on the internal flight.
This gave us a really good overview of Vietnam and exceeded our expectations, as we have previously only been on Exodus trekking holidays and were surprised by the high standard of accommodation. There is a lot to see and do, plus plenty of free time.
Too many to mention, but meeting and photographing an old couple during the free afternoon in Hoi An. I would also say, that having grown up during the era of 'The American War' , I was overwhelmed by the photographs in the War Remnants Museum in HCMC and so pleased to see how the country has recovered.
Mao Long is a very good guide , who looked after us very well. He is a great ambassador for both his country and Exodus
Do not forget that it can be cold and wet in the North, so pack a fleece, waterproof top, hat and an umbrella is useful for the rain and sun. Travel plug adaptor is 2-pin round European. I enjoyed all of the optional trips and would recommend them to you.