Thoughts on Group Leader
Tu was a wonderful leader. He always went the extra mile to make sure everyone and everything was taken care of. Entire trip ran smoothly and it was highly educational and also a lot of fun.
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A Wonderful Adventure
This was a thoroughly wonderful adventure that exceeded my expectations. We had a lovely group of folks to travel with and a fantastic tour leader.
A superb adventure from start to finish
This trip had so many contrasting experiences and enchanting surprises along the way. It was quite a full itinerary but not arduous.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to choose one from so many….but I think the experiences in Hoi An were amazing; cycling through the countryside and seeing the lanterns at night
Thoughts on Group Leader
Huyen was perfect in every way. We all adored her. She was exceptionally well organised, generous with her time, nothing was too much trouble, knowledgeable, empathetic to our needs, funny and just a beautiful person.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were glad we took thin blow up mattresses for the train. Getting VND currency was no problem from ATMs.
A superb adventure from start to finish
This trip had so many contrasting experiences and enchanting surprises along the way. It was quite a full itinerary but not arduous.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to choose one from so many….but I think the experiences in Hoi An were amazing; cycling through the countryside and seeing the lanterns at night
Thoughts on Group Leader
Huyen was perfect in every way. We all adored her. She was exceptionally well organised, generous with her time, nothing was too much trouble, knowledgeable, empathetic to our needs, funny and just a beautiful person.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were glad we took thin blow up mattresses for the train. Getting VND currency was no problem from ATMs.
Dissapointing
Chilly in the north, wet in the middle. Lots of pollution.
Most Inspirational Moment
The inspiring moments were marred by the intense traffic in Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Ming city). There are literally millions of scooters and motor bikes churning our pollution and noise. They seem to have priority over pedestrians who have to walk in the road becauce the pavements are full of bikes. I found it a very stressful environment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader tried, but his english was limited, and other we got to a site where just churned out a lot of information which was difficult to follow.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Double check what the weather is going to be doing throughout your trip. The information we were given was largely all wrong. Think about staying for longer than absolutely necessary Hanoi and Ho Chi Ming city
Reply from Exodus
We’re sorry that you found your trip to Vietnam to be disappointing, John; it’s a real shame to hear this. Vietnam Adventure is ordinarily an extremely well-performing and popular trip, and from the hundreds of post-trip surveys we’ve received from it in the past couple of years, we would share that our customers rated it at an average of 4.73 out of 5 for overall experience, and at 4.90 out of 5 for tour leader performance.
We’re very sorry that John didn’t have as positive an experience with his tour leader, and we will discuss his comments with our local team to look to help the leader in question improve their performance going forward.
We do mention in the trip notes that the weather in Vietnam can be somewhat unpredictable, and while we note the general climate for certain areas of the country, this can of course fluctuate. We’re sorry John’s group seem not to have been blessed with the best weather during their trip.
It’s true that there is heavy scooter and motorbike traffic in the major cities, and while this very much contributes to an authentic experience of Vietnam, we agree with John that the pollution caused is unfortunate, Indeed, there is really no way of avoiding this traffic when staying in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but both cities overall offer contrasting and rich experiences. We appreciate it might not have been John’s cup of tea, though.
– Kelly Reid, Exodus Product Manager
Vietnam is enthralling
We visited all the best tourist spots and had plenty of free time to explore on our own
Most Inspirational Moment
Our overnight on a Junk boat in Halong Bay
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Nanq Nguyen ( aka Jolie) is exceptional. Exodus is fortunate to have her on their team. She is an organizational genius and genuinely cared for all of us. She also has a great sense of humor,
Advice for Potential Travellers
The overnight train trip from Hanoi to Hue, while it is a great experience, is uncomfortable and noisy. The amount of pollution in the Mekong Delta is unnecessarily large and the Vietnamese people seem to be unaware of the pollution.
Perfection
One of the best trips I’ve ever taken. From start to finish, Vietnam is a magical place to visit. The people are so friendly and happy to share their country, culture, food and are sooo kind.
Most Inspirational Moment
Spending the night in the Mekong Delta was amazing. The local family who opened their home were so friendly and genuinely happen to host us, it was so great.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Binh...there are no words to describe how great of a leader he is. His enthusiasm, knowledge, genuine care for his group, and in general everything he is about are great. He is not only an asset to his country, but also to Exodus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
you MUST go on this adventure. Do not hesitate, as it will be a magical experience.
Amazing Adventure through Vietnam
A wonderful trip highlighting all the best of Vietnam has to offer. A great variety of optionals and activities. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend this trip!!
Most Inspirational Moment
All of it! But absolutely loved the overnight boat in Ha Long Bay. The chefs on board were so talented. And it was such an awe-inspiring moment watching the sunset with my lovely group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our Guide Quang was exceptional and made sure the entire tour ran seamlessly. He really did ensure we had the trip of a lifetime!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't forget your mosquito repellent for the Mekong Delta
Excellent
Our guide Nhung worked tirelessly to make sure we caught the right planes, trains and automobiles. We travelled from North to South and saw a marvellous variety of locations and highlights of Vietnamese history. The trip was well organised to alternate active days with quiet days. I would recommend this tour highly.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cu Chi tunnels, the citadel at Hue and Mekong Delta homestay
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nhung was exceptional and kept us well informed and on schedule. She made sure everyone was comfortable with the itinerary we were following.
What an Adventure!
This trip is classed as “leisurely” and, yes, that’s an accurate description in terms of the level of “activity”. However, this is a very “busy” trip with some early mornings – but all VERY worthwhile. There is “free time” but there’s plenty to do and see in the relevant location. The hotels were all in central locations, enabling us to make the most of free time. The itinerary was diverse – from countryside (our overnight homestay) to 21st century Saigon – and the “noise” of the towns/cities from the ever-present scooters is something to experience! The food was delicious and it was great fun to be “hands-on” with our meal at our homestay. At no time did we feel unsafe; rather, it was a real pleasure to be able to strike up unexpected conversations on a number of occasions during the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me there was no single stand-out moment. Such was the variety of this adventure that comparison is meaningless.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Trung is an exceptional group leader and consummate professional. From start to finish, Trung went over and above to ensure that all of us went home not only with memories of an amazing country of such diverse beauty, but also a sound insight into its history and its people - all achieved with superb organisational skills, but above all with a clear love of his country which he conveyed with passion, enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and wit. He is truly an asset to Exodus! AND Trung also has a superb voice - if he should ever consider an alternative vocation, then he should be on the stage!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go! You will not be disappointed!
A trip to another world!
I had no idea of the vast array of places, people, sights and sounds. There is something for everyone in Vietnam.
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting a water buffalo in a rice field during the countryside excursion. Ha Long Bay is as beautiful as you'd imagine.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Trung, was brilliant! He ensured our group was relaxed from the start, and as a result we were all fast friends. He made sure all food intolerances were catered for, was so organised, knowledgeable and just a lovely, smiley, energetic force. It's impossible to be sad with Trung around.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You'll be able to get laundry done locally twice, maybe more, pack light so you have more space for souvenirs. Hoi An is great for tailor made clothes, shoes and bags. Watch out for the luggage limit on the internal flight. Just take VND rather than dollars, keep it simple. We only exchanged 2 million VND to take with us, but this isn't really a huge amount, on reflection I'd have taken at least five times that amount, although food and drink are incredibly cheap you'll need VND to pay for extra excursions , souvenirs etc. Taxis are readily available and really cheap.