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Caroline Woodall
Reviewed April 2015
Vietnam Adventure - another excellent Exodus trip!
An excellent trip around Vietnam – an incredible country which has been through so much but seems to have come through it all remarkably well. The food was fabulous – everything was very fresh – they use lots of fresh herbs – dill, coriander, basil, mint – and lots of fresh vegetables – I particularly loved stir fried morning glory & garlic.
Most Inspirational Moment
The boat trip around Ha Long Bay was fabulous - at first sight the boat looked a little worn , but when on board - the interior of the boat was beautiful - dark polished wood - and looked amazing when set up for dinner. The food was wonderful (although as a non fish eater I had a vegetarian option). Ha Long Bay was stunning - I could have happily spent several days cruising around.
We did two cycle rides through the paddy fields , through local villages. This was fascinating as you saw the real life side of Vietnam - not just the touristy parts. Everywhere we went the locals were welcoming & friendly - and the kids loved to give you a wave.
Hoi An is a lovely town - although very touristy - but a delight for shopping. My husband had two shirts made in Yally - and I had two dresses made in another (cheaper) local shop. When I collected them, I had another one made as they were so good & fitted well - my cotton dress cost about £12 & was made in a few hours. I would also recommend the cookery lesson in Hoi An.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vinh Bui was a really great tour guide. He was always very helpful & informative - and even tried teaching us some Vietnamese words - and explaining about local culture, life, etc.
Vinh took us to many local restaurants to sample the local dishes - not the usual tourist haunts or hotels - which were all very good. They were obviously good as they were full of locals not tourists !
Advice for Potential Travellers
Accept Vietnam as it is - a beautiful country & people - although I think it will change quite rapidly as there is a lot of development being done - so go before it's too late!
Julie Eldridge
Reviewed April 2015
Vietnam adventure
Another wonderful experience in Indochina with a great variety of experiences. From the scenic wonders of Halong Bay to the recent history of the Bietnam war there was lots to see and discover.
Most Inspirational Moment
Halong Bay was special for me as a scenery freak but the experience of the Cu Chi tunnels was also fascinating.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Leader was good and what he lacked in linguistic fluency he made up for in enthusiasm
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take the optional bike trips, they're a great way to feel part of the environment
Heather Richards
Reviewed March 2015
Amazing!
This was an inspiring holiday that took in the whole of Vietnam, North to South with experiences with the locals every day. Fairly fast paced on a couple of days but with down time on other days which was most welcome. So many experiences and the opportunity to travel by overnight train, stay on a boat at Halong Bay and with a host family at a hone stay in the Mekong Delta made this trip very special – thank you!
Most Inspirational Moment
Halong Bay, the home stay in the Mekong Delta and our 3 day stay in Hoi An were all very special
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Bien Tran was exceptional- he always went above and beyond what we expected and nothing was ever too much trouble and he was incredibly knowledgeable
Clare Smithers
Reviewed January 2015
Vietnam Adventure - January 2015
This was an amazing holiday, so interesting and varied, a lovely country to see. Travelling from North to South, we saw so many different places and none like each other. Lovely food and hotels, also Homestay and a night on a boat which was lovely, and a very nice group to spend the two weeks with.
Most Inspirational Moment
It is impossible to pinpoint as there were so many inspirational moments - pretty Halong Bay and Mekong Delta, crazy and busy but interesting Saigon with the cyclotour which was great fun, the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels and various temples.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bien was a great leader, very interesting and a great sense of humour. Very enthusiastic and informative and managed not to lose anyone!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take clothes for all weathers, travel light and enjoy yourself.
Malcolm Malcolm
Reviewed January 2015
Vietnam Adventure. (AOV). 19 Dec 2014.
Broad ranging trip of almost the full length of Vietnam plus the Ankor Wat extention. From the riot of the Hanoi traffic to the calm of the Delta. From hot sunny weather to teeming rain. From the calm of a buddhist temple to budgie like noise of a Saigon Girly Bar. From the bumpy Cyclos’ and tuk tuks to the smooth four wheel drive of Phonm Penh taxis. From the almost formal superb boat dinner on Hanlon Bay to the disgust of barbequed ducks tongues or baked silk worms. Variety? Vietman has got it!
Most Inspirational Moment
Putting ten rounds through a Kalashnikov AK47. Disturbing. Wish I had had another ten rounds on "burst".
Thoughts on Group Leader
Khanh Dinh was absolutely super. Used magic to get us through Danang Airport. And did everything else as well. Kept us well informed just far enough ahead. Knows and loves Vietnam. Buses and taxis rolled into sight at the right moment. We were trained to cross the road safely which really needed a degree level course. Food guidance at the right time which was seriously needed and gave priority to the drinks, (beer), order.
"M" in Siem Reap - excellent. Reya in Phnom Penh - excellent plus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be sure to have waterproofs and warm stuff if in Dec, Jan or Feb. There are several places you can get laundry done cheaply but ironing isn't part of the service. Eases the amount you need to take. Take more money than Exodus forecasts as the optionals are just too good to refuse and may be once in a lifetime chances. I got through US$ 1,000 plus in 20 days with no regrets. And I didn't get a new suit in Hoi An, I did get a silk Ao Dia though.
Look at your flights - Ho Chi Minh airport has the Apricot Lounge, prebook a shower before the 14 hour flight home for about £22.
Kelly Methven
Reviewed January 2015
Vietnam adventure
Absolutely sensational!! We were able to see the most popular tourist sites in Vietnam and traversed the country from the North to the South. A really fantastic trip with lots to see and do.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip was amazing!!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Thanh was phenomenal!! He was enthusiastic throughout the trip and always had a smile on his face. He gave us great advice on restaurants, activities to do in our free time as well as local food to sample. He has a great sense of humour and was incredibly accurate with all of the historical facts and information at each site.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light and take a good size overnight bag as you will use this on more than one occasion.
Santina Brunelli
Reviewed December 2014
VIETNAM ADVENTURE AOV150307 Depart March 6th 2015
We travelled from Hanoi all the way down to Ho Chi Minh City.
It was a great journey which enabled us the experience different sides of Vietnam.
Most Inspirational Moment
Each day was special!
Halong Bay was magic and the overnight train journey to Hue was great fun!
Mekong Delta and the homestay was simply amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader (Bien Tran) was great!
He provided all the info needed, he was always on time and followed the trip schedule.
He was providing very useful info about the daily life in Vietnam and about the history of his country.
... last but not least, he was so funny and made the group bond so quickly!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Everything is really well organised and you have some free time as well to do your own things.
Just remember to "go with the flow" and enjoy!
alex maclennan
Reviewed December 2014
A fantastic country
A whirlwind tour of an engaging and fascinating country. The pace and variety means that you are constantly seeing and experiencing new sights and sensations. This is a well constructed tour that takes in many of the key experiences of this wonderful country. It would be impossible to see so much if you were travelling independently.
Most Inspirational Moment
The two half day cycle trips were the best bit of the whole trip. We have many other memories like sea kayaking in Ha Long Bay, boating and walking through the Mekong delta, chatting to the local guide at My Son, the grime and noise of Hanoi to the quiet and cleanliness of Hoi An.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thanh Vo is unfailingly smiling, chatty and informative and made sure that everything ran like clockwork for our tour. Nothing is too much trouble for him. He is lovely guy and an excellent frontman for Exodus in Vietnam.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you do the bike rides, the homestead meal in Hue and the cook school in Hoi An.
Roland Ellison
Reviewed December 2014
Vietnam Adventure
Fantastic fascinating country. Excellent cuisine. Lovely scenery. Nice mixed age group. A wonderful mixture of travel, culture, food, entertainment, and a bit of beach time thrown in to boot.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sitting on a jetty over a Mekong tributary, in the early hours. Listening to nothing but crickets, and the occasional barge drifting by in the darkness.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Trung as truly inspirational. A man born to the job. His knowledge and passion shone through every time he spoke. Great sense of humour, but also genuinely caring at the same time. Did a great job of keeping a large (17 of us) and occasionally demanding group on course for the whole two weeks. Flawless.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't take too many clothes. You get an opportunity to do your laundry half way through the trip.
Karen Ryder
Reviewed November 2014
We did so much!!!
A fabulous introduction to Vietnam. I feel blessed to have been!
Most Inspirational Moment
So hard to choose. Halong Bay was beautiful, of course. But I really enjoyed the Marble Mountain caves too - what a surprise! Oh and Hoi An! And our guide, Linh, was a very special fellow whose honesty, humility and kindness melted my heart on more than one occasion.
Thoughts on Group Leader
See above - we couldn't have asked for more!
Advice for Potential Travellers
The hotels are surprisingly good. But breakfasts not necessarily accommodating of Western tastes!
