Most Inspirational Moment
Halong BayWar Remnants MuseumMekong Delta
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent, knowledgable, helpful and wanting to do his best
Advice for Potential Travellers
Quickly get used to crossing the roadTravel light
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VIETNAM ADVENTURE
A varied and great experience Good group of people to be on holiday with
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
An excellent holiday with a great guide and and fantastic group of people. Vietnam is a country to be experienced as soon as possible.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many great experiences but I would highlight Hoi An, which I was really looking forward to, and which didn't disappoint and the Mekong Delta experience. The stay at Hue had much more than I anticipated and Ho Chi Min City was significantly better than I thought it would be and the history gave an extra edge to this element of the trip. The Vietnames people were extremely welcoming.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thuy was fantastic and I would love to go on another trip with him. So well organised everything ran like clockwork and we always knew where we were up to. He shared so much information with us regarding Vietnamese culture and history as well as his own family's story which you just don't get from the guidebooks. He was good at spending time with individual group members and really interacting with them.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As other reviewers have said pack light there is loads to buy very cheaply and it is easy to get washing done half way through the trip. I wasn't impressed with Nha Trang or with the swimming/snorkelling trip there but it was redeemed by the fact that a small group of us walked out to the Cham Towers which were extremely interesting and as I hadn't been to My Son gave a feel of this different culture.
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
This was my first exodus trip and gave me an excellent insight into this fascinating country. The trip included lots of variety, from snorkelling in the east china sea to visiting Hoi Ann and staying in a traditional home in the mekong delta. The food was delicious and the group leader and local people very friendly. For me as a single traveller, the most challenging aspect of the holiday was travelling in a group with people i didnt know but this added to the experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visting the town of Hoi AnnSnorkelling in the East China seaOvernight boat trip to Halong Bay and KayakingRelaxing mud bath in Nay trangDelicious foodPassion of the group leader for his country
Thoughts on Group Leader
His passion and knowledge about the country's history really inspired me and I enjoyed hearing his entertaining stories and jokes. He spoke good english and was very helpful when any problems arose. He tried hard to make sure everyone in the group was happy, which is not an easy job.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you read about Vietnam so you know what to expect in terms of climate, food and acitvities. Some people on the trip go to Vietnam with different expectations and were not prepared and this is such a shame.
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
The Vietnam Adventure certainly lived up to its name in every way! It was a mix of an adventure in every sense from the many different (and often novel!) modes of transport we took and encountered during the two weeks, a culinary adventure experiencing different regional specialities and a sightseeing adventure from centuries old pagodas to the Cu Chi Tunnels from the Vietnam War. If you want to sample what Vietnam is all about this is the trip for you!
Most Inspirational Moment
Each place we visited had a highlight, from learning how to cook delicious Vietnamese food from an entertaining chef in Hoi An, kayaking around the many and mysterious islands in Halong Bay, visiting the My Son temple complex, exploring Tu Duc's mausoleum, the sights and smells of Hue market, crawling along the tunnels at Cu Chi to taking a cyclotaxi ride around Ho Chi Minh City, every day had numerous inspirational moments. The Vietnamese people are amongst the friendliest I've met which added to the experience. I would highly recommend visiting Vietnam for the sheer variety on offer.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zung made the history and culture of Vietnam come to life and helped us to understand their customs and way of life. This was an invaluable way of getting a better understanding of the country and the people around us, which I definitely won't have got the most out of if I had visited Vietnam on my own.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book this trip now before Vietnam changes!!! You won't regret it. Don't forget to bring tropical strength DEET for the Mekong Delta as the mosquitoes in that part of Vietnam were particularly vicious!
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
It was a great country but the demographic i.e. mainly older couples, lack of night time activities and more exciting daytime activities were lacking for me.
Most Inspirational Moment
I really loved Halong Bay and the kayaking, but heard the music on the other boat and they were clearly having more fun, jealous.The Mekong Delta was also beautiful and the locals lovely and friendly, the homestay was a bit quiet for me though.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Was initially dissapointed as took an early dive on the 2nd night and decided we didin't need a group meal, the first three days were tough as lack of information on what we were doing and not properly kitted out for the day trip. However; once he asked what was wrong and I explianed he bent over backwards to make the trip really enjoyable. Very knowledgeable guide who was proud of his country and clearly enjoyed his job.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Shopping in Hoi Ann is amazing, bought several tailor made suits and wok shirts which were well made and dirt cheap, so leave space in your luggage and remember you can do laundry there so don't over pack.
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
Any thoughts that we might have had against signing up for another Exodus Group trip,( Our first to India was a wonderful experience) were extinguished by the end of day one.
Most Inspirational Moment
Experiencing the wonderful Vietnamese people and how they have come through such a war torn history.Halong Bay of course . The site of the Thet Offensive and clear evidence of the battle. The War Museum and the erie silence of the visitors.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thuay.Absolutely excellent. The standard against which all your guides could be judged
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not have any doubts about experiencing this visit and do it soon.
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
Have been on many Exodus holidays but this is the best. A memorable trip which exceeded my expectations
Most Inspirational Moment
Mekong Delta was fascinating a community operating with resources immediately around them via little cottage industries.Visiting a nursery showing kids are the same no matter where you go- they just like to pose!Fresh food being produced out of nowhere on a small boat- fab
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic- receptive to the needs of every group memberSo organised and knowledgeable
Advice for Potential Travellers
When crossing the road just go for it and the traffic avoids you!Enjoy!
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
A fabulous trip which lived up to all my expectations and more
Most Inspirational Moment
For me the Mekong Delta was just fascinating. A complete community living and operating on the resources around them via little cottage industries.Fresh food supplied in abundance from little boats. Visiting a nursery which just shows how kids are the same no matter where you go-they just love to pose for a photo!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic so knowledgeable and so aware of the needs of the group.Everything was so well organised.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just enjoy every minute and when crossing the road just go for it and the traffic will move around you!
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
A wonderfully varied trip with lots of fun activities and lovely scenery in a country with a complex and interesting history.
Most Inspirational Moment
Impossible to decide on one moment as there were so many highlights. I really enjoyed the various activities from the bike ride in Hoi An and the cyclo ride in Hue, to drinking coconut juice from a freshly cut coconut in the Mekong Delta. There are plenty of boat trips and these were all superb.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Giang was excellent, he was very passionate and knowledgeable about his lovely country. He was always willing to provide ideas and help sort out arrangements, even in his free time.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It was very easy to get laundry done in Hoi An. The hotel service was relatively expensive so our tour leader arranged for us to drop our clothes off at the bike shop! Everything arrived back clean, fresh and pressed, all at a reasonable price.Like all Exodus trips this is a busy and active holiday, however, I did not find it too tiring. The bonus of this type of holiday is that you come home with so many wonderful memories and photos.
VIETNAM ADVENTURE
An extremely comprehensive trip covering this inspiring country. It was a real trip of contrasts, from the more conservative and overtly communist North to the more westernised South, so that you can get a real feel of what Vietnam is like today.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Homestay in the Mekong Delta was wonderful, and gave the chance to meet some of the locals and experience life away from the hussle and bussle of the cities. I loved the Imperial city of Hue, and also relaxed Hoi An - unfortunately we had fairly wet weather whilst we were in the middle of the country, so maybe didn't see them quite at their best - we were lucky to get out on bikes in Hoi An which allowed us to experience the motorbikes and scooters at a different pace than just trying to cross the road - which really is an experience (check out some videos on Youtube before you go). We also got the chance to visit an orphanage in Hoi An which was quite moving, as was the War Remnants museum in Saigon. Halong Bay is stunning, and it was lovely to get out kayaking amongst the limestone karsts and the overnight boat trip was great. The train journey from Danang to Nha Trang, whilst long and perhaps a little uncomfortable allowed you to see much more scenery than you ever do in a coach, so great for photo opportunities.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Hai was extremely well organised, so all his arrangements went without a hitch and he was really keen to ensure that we all got to experience as much of Vietnam as we could in this busy trip. He was really knowledgeable, and had some great anecdotes to tell about all the places we visited.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light, but be prepared that it might well rain a lot whilst you are there. Leave plenty of space for shopping as there are loads of opportunities through the trip to buy some great things. You can get washing done easily in Hoi An. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, this might not be the trip for you, be prepared for some long days. As others have mentioned, be really careful of your possessions when you are out and about - it is very difficult for Vietnamese to leave the country, so our passports are very valuable to them as well as to us. Keep your wits about you in the big cities, but do visit the markets and bargain, you can get some fantastic deals. If you want to get clothes made in Hoi An, take some pictures with you to give ideas to the tailors, and be prepared to go for two or three fittings - persevere and as long as you have gone to a recommended tailor (ask your guide, they will know the good places) you will get a great result at the end.