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21 Reviews
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Elizabeth Knight
Reviewed April 2016
Chopsticks & coconuts
An excellent family holiday, the best thing about it was our fellow holiday makers, lots of children who my son made friends plus a brilliant guide. Ps Vietnams not bad either!
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying at the home stay in the Mekong delta
Thoughts on Group Leader
Amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for him, fun, informative professional and what he didn't know about Vietnam wasn't worth knowing!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes, take 3/4 days to get accustomed to the jet lag before you start your exodus tour.
Melanie Appleton
Reviewed August 2015
Chopsticks and Coconuts
A great introduction to Vietnam with my teenage daughter. I want to return now to go the the highlands
Most Inspirational Moment
The Mekong Delta was amazing
The food was exceptional!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Courteous, calm and knowledgeable
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely bring a sheet sleeping bag for the 'first class' train trip. It is just as you would expect in S.E.Asia.
Be prepared for the traffic which is constant and watch carefully how the locals cross the road, zebra crossings are not zebra crossing here. I would recommend this holiday for 8 plus, there is a lot of long journeys with this trip and I would think carefully before bringing a five year old.
Marianne McWilliams
Reviewed August 2015
Vietnam Chopsticks and Coconuts
Fantastic family holiday with a mix of cultural experiences and activities for children of all ages, including teenagers. It is a busy holiday with quite a lot travel involved, but this is an experience in itself. Travelling with other families worked well and contributed to the enjoyment of the holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Cu Chi tunnels and War Remnants Museum.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was Bao Tran who made our holiday an unforgettable experience. He was always enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient with us. He went beyond the call of duty even when we/he had "free time" and had valuable suggestions as to what would be best to do.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't worry about your children not having a selection of different types of food to eat - lots of choice and vietnamese food in general was very good. Go to the AO show in the Saigon Opera House and take the Cyclo tour in Ho Chi Minh City.
Richard Kelly
Reviewed April 2015
chopsticks and coconuts FIV150405
This was an amazing trip for us, our 12 year old son had a great time and I am sure there is no way we could have possibly covered the variety of sights and activities independently in 2 weeks. The schedule was busy and we really enjoyed the pace and variety. There was a good balance between group activity and excursions and time on our own. Having pools at every hotel was a real bonus as the kids loved having free time to play.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cruising and kayaking and the caves on Halong bay. The boat was spotless and luxurious, the food was amazing and the setting breathtaking.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thao was extremely professional and very knowledgeable, he really looked after us and went beyond the call of duty on several occasions. He was extremely conscientious and ensured we all had a great time and learned so much about this beautiful country. He managed all the logistics perfectly and we were able to sit back and relax as everything was fully taken care of, from transport to eating out and all the excursions. Anything else we needed Thao arranged and nothing was too much trouble. He was fantastic.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a camera - there is so much to see.
Mains adaptors - they use round 2 prong plugs as the type used in europe - we didn't see any of the flat type that guide books mention.
I think for under 10's this is maybe a heavy schedule as there is a lot of sightseeing and travelling.
Fiona Hughes
Reviewed April 2015
Vietnam 2015: chopsticks & coconuts
Loved vietnam from top to bottom. The trip was well paced and included so many activities, sightseeing, bicycle rides, boat trips, Cookery class, shows to name a few in a space of 2 weeks. Quan our guide was very friendly, helpful, informative and was well organised in all aspects of the trip. It was a country that provide a multi sensory experience. Our girls made friends for life and loved the trip as much as we did.
Most Inspirational Moment
We loved the hustle and bustle of the city of Hanoi. We could sit by a bar and be fascinated watching the hundreds of motorbikes and cyclists rushing by loaded with families, crates of animals, mattresses, furniture and all sorts!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Really friendly, informative, well organised and great with children.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definately book to see the A O Show in Saigon, it's awesome!!
Sophie Lindsay
Reviewed March 2015
Highly Reccomend
The perfect Vietnamese adventure. Cong was an amazing guide!
Most Inspirational Moment
I shed lots of tears at the History museum, it really was heartbreaking. All of the places we visited were just breathtakingly beautiful. Our holiday picture are other-worldly! I think the most inspirational part was seeing how these people live and realising what our contributions can do. We took colouring books and pencils for the children and the gratitude of the people whenever we did anything for them was so rewarding.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cong was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and very attentive. I spent a lot of time speaking to him on a personal level and he wasn't only a great guide but he was a really nice bloke. We had no waiting in queues and he only took us to the best authentic restaurants.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to be sweaty 24/7. The humidity is crazy and it is impossible to stay clean. Don't pack excessively because believe me you WILL wear the same couple outfits repeatedly because staying cool is the main objective. Plait long hair! I had my hair in tight French braids for the entire fortnight because otherwise it be sweaty, greasy and knotty. It seriously is the best option. Remember to tip kindly, these people rely on this income and it isn't anything to us. Pennies can make such a difference out there.
Reviewed September 2013
CHOPSTICKS & COCONUTS - FAMILY HOLIDAY
In my daughter’s words ‘exodus understand kids’ brilliant mix of things geared towards adults, as well as things for children
Most Inspirational Moment
Realising we were kayaking in Halong Bay, and following waterways on sampans. Managing to climb over a monkey bridge ( slowly!) being watched by a 5 year old Vietnamese girl who was wondering what we were fussing over! Standing in a bus stop sheltering from the rain in Ho Chi Minh City- 10 minute rain shower, avoiding motorbikes on the pavement - unique !
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bao was excellent he did everything he could for the group nothing was too much trouble.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book now! Seriously though it was well worth it. I would go back again tomorrow ( and my daughter wants to live there now...) and recommend it to anybody. The journey can be tiring at times, but you get to see all of Vietnam pretty much. Take a day pack that is big enough for overnight stays ( halong bay and mekong delta) and a waterproof camera of some sort. Western food is available practically everywhere ( bar the mekong delta) if you have fussy eater, but even some Vietnamese options on the menus suit most fussy Western palates ( pork chop with rice for example) Fixed price stalls in the tourist market in Ho Chi Minh city are not fixed price! Delve deep in and bargain for all your worth. Be cheeky! You may get a proper bargain!
Reviewed August 2013
CHOPSTICKS & COCONUTS - FAMILY HOLIDAY
The holiday of a lifetime, absolutely superb in every way.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every single day had an inspirational moment, its impossible to single one out. The range of transport was amazing - from cyclo rickshaw to overnight train, to luxury cruiseship in HaLong bay with cycling and boats in between.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tom/Tho should be given an Exodus award for being the most enthusiastic, knowledgeable and endlessly patient group leader. He really went the extra mile to make sure that everything ran smoothly and that we had a great time. He was particularly good with the children
Advice for Potential Travellers
make sure you get some clothes made in Hoi An - I came back wishing Id bought more.
Reviewed January 2013
CHOPSTICKS & COCONUTS - FAMILY HOLIDAY
A great introduction to a wonderful country, the Vietnamese people are a delight, the food is great and the scenery varied and beautiful from the full-on buzz of Hanoi and Saigon to the peace and tranquility of Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta
Most Inspirational Moment
Cruising amongst the Karst peaks in Halong Bay was amazing but the revelation for me was the Vietnamese people, so friendly and with an extrordinary capacity for forgiveness towards their former enemies.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zung was great, so enthusiastic, always smiling with a great sense of humour and particularly good with the teenagers.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The food is great so don't worry about taking fussy children, you are bound to find something they will like. The War museum in Ho Chi Minh city contains some deeply shocking photos and accounts of atrocities - I would say it is essential that adults visit but it is tough and not suitable for younger children
Reviewed September 2012
CHOPSTICKS & COCONUTS - FAMILY HOLIDAY
Had a wonderful 2 weeks in Vietnam this summer on this trip. Our guide Zung was really excellent and the organisation was brilliant. Vietnam is beautiful, fascinating and inspirational. Truly recommend this trip, if you’re considering it, just book it now.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zung honestly couldn't have been better. Gracious, calm, fun, informed, intelligent, organised, great company.