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4.7 out of 5

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!

Ruth Morgan

Reviewed November 2014

Vietnam Adventure

We were getting together as a family on this trip and it proved perfect – a really great group of people of all ages, and such a wide range of activities and visits. We really enjoyed cookery school and street food, we loved meeting the very friendly people, and appreciated starting to understand the complex history of the country and seeing its dynamic growth now. The traffic is a nightmare, we kept getting lost in Hanoi and the language baffled us, but the country is fascinating.

Most Inspirational Moment

We really enjoyed cycling through the rice paddies to visit a market and find out about rice processing, and eating with a family in their home in Hue.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was extremely good - very organised, friendly and diplomatic, knowledgeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Probably wise not to take too much stuff as we were moving on alot and had several nights with just overnight bags. Anyway its good to save some space for all the really good and cheap things to buy. We had no worries about mosquitoes or insects, and bottled water is provided everywhere. The food is amazing and all so fresh - lots of fish and vegetables, and French pastries. No problem finding ATMs in the cities.

Steven Cleveland

Reviewed November 2014

A journey through a beautiful country

This is a thoroughly rewarding experience through a beautiful country. Still coming to terms with the 150 years of occupation and war, the trip took us from North to South in a hectic but fascinating two week trip. You’ll learn a lot about the recent history which still effects the country today. The people make this trip, from it’s busy markets, the millions of scooters to the smiling children playing on the streets its hard not to be totally charmed by the place and it’s culture. The country is stunning, halong bay being an obvious highlight, but the temples, pagodas, beaches, jungle and rice fields all help make this trip one of the best I’ve been on.

Most Inspirational Moment

The highlight was kayaking at Halong Bay while the sun set. I was unsure about doing this, but went for it and certainly didn't regret it. Paddling through small caves into areas larger boats can't go, we found ourselves completly alone in a most beautiful place. If you go on this trip, make sure you do it !

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linh was our tour leader and he was an absolute star. It was a few days before we realised all the phone calls, quiet chats with locals were all about organising us (the group). He was amazingly efficient at getting us at the right place at the right time. His stories about life in Vietnam were one of the highlights of trip, giving the tour a personal touch that would otherwise have been missing. I couldn't commend Linh enough and congratulate him on helping create a really rewarding trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware you may not spend as much as you think ! Food and drink is really cheap and I ended up with a fair bit of cash left over. You may be surprised at the standard of the hotels, they are on the whole really good, all come with air conditioning (with the exception of the home stay) and with wi fi. Breakfast at the hotels can be a bit lacking though and I think that's probably the case across the board. The rest of the meals you will have are exceptionally good, Vietnamese food is amazing !

Reviewed November 2014

Vietnam Adventure

The trip was an opportunity to experience the full range of differences that this remarkable country has to offer. From the cities of Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh to the outstanding beauty of HaLong, the coast near DaNang and the huge expanse of the Mekong Delta, this was a remarkable and never to be forgotten adventure. There wasn’t a day that went by when I wasn’t thrilled by what I was experiencing. The cycle rides through the country and experiencing the local culture cannot be adequately described other than breath taking. There was so much to see and experience that the time went over so quickly. Eating Vietnamese food in so many different restaurants and a local street market was quite an education. Our group got on remarkably well which added so much to the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The cruise in Halong Bay was a real treat, it's so beautiful and the boat very comfortable and clean.The sights and the lovely Vietnamese people were an inspiration for me. Eating a tremendous meal cooked by a Vietnamese family in their home and their children singing to us afterwards is something I'll always remember. Together with the boat ride in the Mekong Delta and overnight stay in the homestay which again was unforgettable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Anh Nguyen, our group leader was excellent. He was attentive , informative and with a great sense of humour. He was instrumental in helping our group gel together. He always went 'that extra mile' to meet our needs and cared for each and everyone of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't take too many clothes as they're cheaper to buy in Vietnam than in the UK. Don't be afraid to try Vietnamese food - it's great.

Reviewed October 2014

Fabulous Vietnam

A fantastic trip from start to finish. Having done a few Exodus trips before, this didn’t disappoint. Everyone was fantastic and I really enjoyed it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Where do I start?! Halong Bay was great, all what you expect it to be (apart from the volume of other sailing boats). The surprising moments were the bustle of old Hanoi & its traffic, the overnight sleeper train (which was really quite comfy), Hoi An which is a really pretty & friendly town, the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Anh was great. He was knowledgeable yet honest. If there wasn't something he knew immediately then he would always find out and come straight back to us with an answer. He was approachable, friendly and a great leader. An asset to the company.

Advice for Potential Travellers

For both Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta you will need to pack an overnight bag, so make sure you have a small bag you can use.

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