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This holiday is breath taking fast moving culturally stimulating. A treat for the eyes and the mind as you experience the sights sounds and people of Vietnam. We then moved on to Cambodia Ankor Wat which has amazing history before sobering thoughts and memories of Phnom Penh.
The northern part of the trip in Vietnam was just brilliant
the group leader in Vietnam was an outstanding leader, i hold him in the highest regard. The leader in Ankor Wat was a very considerate and caring. The leader in Phnom Penh let us down, we rushed the Killing fields we rushed the Museum and Royal Residents. he did not turn up to take us to the airport and the taxi he sent was late
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An excellent introduction to Vietnam with a wide variety of activities and experiences. Beginning and ending with relaxing boat trips in Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta, the middle was a carefully planned tour of some beautiful locations. Lots packed in without feeling rushed, and with plenty of excellent meals.
Sailing around Halong Bay on a great boat (with an amazing cook!) surrounded by spectacular views.
Trung was a great leader; absolutely committed to giving us the best possible experience, and always with a smile and with genuine enthusiasm.
My wife and I booked this trip over Christmas and New Year to relax into experiencing highlights of Vietnam. We had heard a lot about how friendly the people were in the country and how amazing an experience it was to travel and tried to maintain no pre-conceptions in order to get the most from this trip. There is a good balance between different types of activities all along the route. We had experience of previous trips with Exodus and this lived up to the high standards previously experienced. It was our first holiday to South East Asia, and would love to visit again.
It's hard to pin down just one thing that is inspirational about this trip. The journey out to Ha Long bay and trip into the Mekong Delta surrounded us with the natural beauty of two very different parts of the country. This contrast against the train journey and the chaos of the big cities left us being inspired at each turn. The museums that one visits as a part of the trip are interesting, very informative and provide much material for reflection.
Our group leader (Kien Le) was very well organised, enthusiastic and energetic. He was keen to impart knowledge of Vietnam throughout the trip and readily answered any questions posed to him. This helped us understand Vietnam as a country at a deeper level. Due to some unexpected heavy rains at one point in the trip he quickly organised alternative activiites at the request of the group. He was always willing to organise activities during free periods to help us maximise our time in this wonderful country.
Go there with an open mind and enjoy yourself. Plenty of opportunity for photography, cooking and eating...
A wonderful whistle stop tour of beautiful and vibrant Vietnam. A very varied itinerary in a country with a fascinating history and culture, fantastic food and drink and amazing landscapes. The Vietnamese were so hospitable and kind .It was my best holiday yet- I loved it all.
Exploring Hanoi and Saigon Halong Bay Cycling through paddy fields and past water buffalo and egrets
The guide was very professional and conscientious and his passion for his country was infectious.
Be prepared for a very busy holiday.
Brilliant captivating exciting and hectic.
Wandering around the ancient temple ruins of Angkor Wat in awe at such an ancient civilisation.
Thanh was a very knowledgeable and inspirational group leader obviously extremely proud of Vietnam his beautiful country.
Make sure you try the popped rice in the Mekong Delta.
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.