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A great variation from north to south Vietnam, but well worth all the travelling, as without it you wouldn’t get a feel for what Vietnam has gone through and what it has to offer.
All of it, as it was so varied, including the food.
Quang was excellent and obviously devoted to his country and his family. He went the extra mile to ensure we experienced a value for money holiday.
Enjoy the experience. The bunks on the train are uncomfortable, but it was warm enough with just a sleeping bag liner, the toilet was kept clean throughout the night and you do get to sleep.
The trip benefitted from an amazing bunch of like minded people and a brilliant tour leader. Add to that the backdrop of Vietnam and it couldn’t fail to deliver.
The food! The food was AMAZING. I now love tofu. I never thought I would utter these words….
Tu was the best. He was a great communicator and very funny !
Take a lightweight sleeping bag for the train because you will need the quilt to lie on as the beds are rock hard. Laundry is easy to do everywhere.
Have never visited South East Asia before and was excited to learn about a new culture. This 14 day trip takes in all the major highlights starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hoi An at night with the lanterns and small boats going up and down the river. Eating with a Vietnamese family in their home.
Ashley was the perfect group leader. Organised, calm, full of information with a good sense of humour. Nothing was too much trouble for her.
It's pretty full on so be prepared for some early starts. Try all the different culinary experiences. Get some clothing handmade in Hoi An! The train from Hanoi to Hue is a bit uncomfortable but embrace the experience!
A brilliantly organised trip with plenty of variation and a good balance between rest and exploration. I hadn’t quite imagined just how beautiful and exciting Vietnam would be, and so it exceeded each one of my hopes and expectations for this trip by tenfold. A lot of my praise for this trip can be credited to Nhung, who went above and beyond in her duties.
The bike ride through the islands where we got to talk to local people and see how the sleep mats and wine were made. Really insightful and just a brilliant day out.
No words written here could truly do Nhung justice; she is radiant, witty, helpful, and just a wonderful person. It was her guidance and involvement which truly made the trip for me and I think she is a great credit to your company. I feel incredibly grateful to have had the privilege of meeting her in such a wonderful country.
Don’t forget your mozzie spray!
Cosseted from start to finish. Vietnam was amazing but the trip was made even better by our fabulous tour guide, Anh Vuoung. Hanoi was mad and needs to be experienced to be believed. Ha Long bay lives up to expectations, and despite being warned about lots of steps, the cave was not arduous but was spectacular. The Da Nang Reunification museum was a different take on the ‘American war’ and the spirit of reconciliation was obvious. I’m glad that we did it. Hoi An was amazing too, and very different from other Vietnamese places, a mini Hong Kong with LED coloured lights everywhere. One of my favourite places. The Mekong boat trip was an eye opener, the Vietnamese people are so resourceful and friendly. We had feared that the trip might be a bit too cultural for us, but it was fine, and we enjoyed the visits, and very happy to be educated. We did an optional bike & boat ride, it was a great respite from this town based trip, touring open countryside with a guide, meeting locals and tasting the home made products. No complaints about accommodation at all, nice hotels and lovely home stay – even the overnight rail trip was fine -earplugs essential. I’d recommend this trip wholeheartedly, Exodus delivered for us yet again and their star, Anh was incredible. rn with breezes was a welcome respite from the heat.
Ha Long bay overnight boat trip. Comfortable and very clean small wooden boat with reasonable size rooms - with double beds and en-suite/shower! It was the most chilled out time of the trip, and being seabo
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful Any minor hotel room glitches (broken hairdrier) were reported for us and dealt with swiftly. Nothing was too much trouble, Anh fitted local, cheap data SIM cards to our phones so the group could exchange pictures and receive last minute updates. She even reset our phones at the completion! Her manner was calm and knowledgeable, historical information was impartially delivered and presented in context. Food intolerances were easily catered for, Anh dealt slickly with these, and was often helping out the different restaurant staff so that we all ate at the same time. When we had non-inclusive meals she organised splitting the bill, no flaff, sorted.
Don’t take too many jumpers.. Earplugs for the train and boat advised Almost no rain during our trip, (middle of March) Take a light umbrella for shade Just do it. It was great.
Thoroughly enjoyed this trip, our guide Anh Vuong ensured every detail was covered and we packed in so much whether it be cultural, gastronomic or memorable experiences. Many additional activities on offer ie. Cooking class, street food tour, cultural island cycle ride to name a few, we believe we had a taste of every aspect of Vietnam life from north to south, contrasting city experiences, rural life and the amazing Mekong Delta and Halong Bay. All hotels were very good and we were welcomed everywhere we went from restaurants to peoples homes and places of work, Anh’s hard work and delightful personality was infectious and appreciated by all. The people of Vietnam have suffered so much yet they hold no ill will and are enthusiastic, warm and welcoming.
The atmosphere Mekong Delta and Hoi An were excellent.
Anh was brilliant, her cultural and historic knowledge was very good and delivered with humour and sincerity, nothing was to much trouble and everyone felt great affection towards her within days.
Be prepared for early starts and pack for multiple hotel changes.
From Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh in the south, a our through varying climates and cultures.
Staying at a homestay in the Mekong Delta, delicious food cooked by the family and comfortable accommodation with en-suite facilities. The peacefulness of the countryside was a contrast to the busy cities. I also did the Angkor extension which I would recommend if you haven't seen the famous temples.
Bac Bui (BB) was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Make sure you have a selection of clothes for the different climates, cool in the north, hot in the south and cold in UK on your return. If you are doing the Angkor extension ,see below and be prepared.
A brilliant tour of Vietnam, good company in the small group and an excellent, informative guide. Our first organised trip as have always arranged these ourselves, and we were not disappointed. Exodus staff were helpful from the start when booking the tour, responsive to our questions and staff in Vietnam went the extra mile to make sure everything ran smoothly. Would recommend and already considering where our next adventure with Exodus might take us.
The diversity of activities and the knowledge of our leaders who provided so much information that we would not have got without their guidance. Absolutely loved our visit to Hoi An which was unspoilt by the war damage, and the difference in cultures between the north and the south.
Our leader was excellent. He provided lots of detail about the places we visited, about the culture in Vietnam and his own experiences when growing up. This detail greatly enhanced our experience. He was very attentive to people in the group and dealt with queries or problems efficiently. He was particularly helpful and supportive to us to make sure my husband's needs were met, as he had a knee injury at the time of the trip. He did this in a quiet, discrete way, just checking in if he was OK and if he wanted to maybe not participate in a full activity. We really appreciated his kindness and support. He was on hand throughout the tour and also provided us with helpful tips on where to eat and what the local delicacies were for the different regions. We thought our leader was an asset to Exodus and the tour.
If you want a very active trip then maybe look for a different Vietnam tour. This one was fine for us, just what we wanted, but those who like more walking or cycling would maybe prefer a different itinerary. Because of the internal flights and overnight train, do think about the size of the luggage you take. Large cases do not fit under the train seats!!
A really fantastic insight into past and present life in Vietnam. The two week trip is packed full. Sights include temples, pagodas, paddy fields, caves, rivers, beautiful lanterns, war tunnels, war museums and spectacular sea views. Activities include walking, cycling, an overnight train journey, ferry rides, boat trips, including an overnight stay in a cabin, another night at a family Homestay; active participation in demonstrations of making reed mats, rice wine, rice noodles, coconut candy and incense sticks. The sheer volume of traffic and numbers of motorbikes all constantly sounding their horns whilst weaving around each other has to be seen to be believed, yet they are driven in a very non aggressive manner and somehow manage to avoid collisions. Bartering for holiday momentoes is great fun and the food variety is enormous and delicious with something for everyone. (You might well give sticky rice and noodles a miss for a few weeks once you return home!) So much more I could include, but go and find out for yourself, you won’t regret it.
Very difficult to answer, but the sheer beauty of Halong Bay takes some beating, but I also loved all the activities involving the Vietnamese communities and witnessing their lifestyles. Cycling and boat trips on the Mekomg Delta River were fantastic experiences too.
BAC (BB) is a top man! His enthusiasm, vast knowledge, professionalism, humility, sense of humour and advice was first rate. Everything he organised ran smoothly, from minibuses turning up on time, to never having to queue for entrance tickets at venues. Every restaurant he took us too was a resounding success. As a group we all gelled really well and were privileged to have him as our leader. BB is a true credit to Exodus and his country.
Be assertive and purposeful when crossing the road, or you will wait forever, as nobody will ever stop for you!
The itinerary was good and varied. The sites visited are interesting and fun, my favourites was Saigon as there was so much to see and do followed very closely by Hoi An which was a really great riverside town full of many restaurants shops and market stalls. plus you could get clothes made to measure within 24 hours,,, Flights to Vietnam there and back are long haul flights involving stop overs on the flights so be prepared for sometimes long waits inbetween planes This is a great trip so much so that i have now been there with Exodus twice
Marble Mountain was mentioned by many on the trip as an unforgettable place to visit with great views and caves. For the less willing there is a lift plus stairs and for the more able you can walk all the way to the top.
Our guide, Tuyen was a really likeable guy who was always willing and helpful. He took care of all requests however trivial and tried very hard to ensure all guest were comfortable and had what they needed. If people wanted to explore sites on their own he ensured they knew when and where to meet up afterwards. He looked after the group very well.
Yes, you do need a modicum of fitness to do this tour but not so much as you might fear. There were all ages in the group and everyone always found a way, even me! Clothing ? travel light and if you do find yourself needing an item of clothing, don't overpack your suitcase! prices in Vietnam are very very affordable