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This trip was everything I was hoping for and more! It was was first visit to the east and my first Exodus trip. Both more than met my expectations. Each city we visited was totally different from the one before but equally fantastic.
Toss up between My Son, the Mekong Delta home-stay and the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City (although it made me cry)
Our tour leader was Anh Nguyen what a great guy. Knowledgeable, fun and always there when he was needed.
Don't think about it...........DO IT
This is a late review but I wanted to add the avalanche of positive reviews for this trip.
Vietnam is not one of the ‘main’ tourist destinations, but it should be. Its a lovely country with a rich history and a friendly people.
Halong bay - the postcard pictures you may have seen don't do it justice. We also by chance (while visiting Ho Chi Minh's stilt house in Hanoi) bumped into some war veterans (in full military uniforms) who were paying their respects. With our guide as translator we asked them about that time and their feelings about westerners today. They told us they hold no grudges and warmly welcomed us as visitors to their country. It was quite a refreshing experience - totally different to what I expected them to say. One last thing to include - the war remnants museum. The visit made me feel quite somber but I thought it important that I had visited. The Vietnamese pull no punches when they show the events of that time but you leave the museum with a feeling that while they remember the past, they look hopefully to the future too.
I have been on a few trips like this (both with Exodus and other similar operators) and I have to say without doubt that our guide Anh was hands down the best guide by far. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for him, the trip logistics were handled with ease, he was fountain of knowledge for the many questions the group had on Vietnam's history and culture - and he did it all with a smile. Everyone in our group got on great (we 'gelled' as they say) and he was a part of our group... a friend.
Pack light, there is plenty of opportunities to get laundry done very cheaply - and it leaves more luggage space for the tailored clothes you will want to buy in Hoi An.
To travel from north to south seeing the total diversity of Vietnam was amazing and breathvtaking.
Ha Long bay and Mekong Delta, plus unexpectedly the food.
Cong was so attentive and always there to point you to the best bits.
Totally safe for singles, family and couples, the Vietnamese such friendly people. Just be wary crossing roads :)
This trip was much better than the brochure describes. It was a real adventure from start to finish. The guide was very knowledgable and helped make this trip memorable.
Several - Halong bay for the scenery, the optional cycle ride in Hoi an. The overnight train journey even though we didnt sleep too well. The Mekong Delta and Cu Chi tunnels
Outstanding - everthing ran like clock work. He was very efficiant, knew the best resaurants in all the locations we visited. Excellent service
Visit now before it becomes a popular destination
What a brilliant trip. As a single woman joining this trip I was a bit anxious about going, but as it turned out, I felt totally secure throughout, met a great group of people and had an amazing experience. The trip was well organised and full of interest, giving a taste of city life as well as the country side and Vietnamese values and culture.
This is hard to choose. Mekong Delta was really beautiful, but also thought the historical experiences like the War museum and Cu Chi tunnels very moving and informative. Trips out to see village life were a refreshing break fro city life. I went by Cyclo rather than biking and arrived in style!
Cong was a first class guide and took great care of us. He gave us some great advice on where to eat, provided some really enjoyable optional experiences, even arranged a hot take away to be delivered to the train for our overnight journey! He is friendly, intelligent and resourceful, you are in safe hands with him.
If you are hesitating about this trip, don't. Just go. You will have an amazing time.
I travelled on this trip to celebrate a milestone birthday, the group comprised husband and wife with daughter in 20’s, young couple, 25 yr old Canadian backpacker and a solo male and female in their 50-60’s. Vietnam is a friendly and welcoming destination and the trip, transfer and accommodation were exactly as described. The whole experience was spoilt by our guide ‘Ha’. Who after the first couple of days became moody and disengaged, at times even bored with the group. He actively split the group at mealtimes insisting on sitting with the younger members of the group, using the excuse that four of us were vegetarian. The highlight of the trip for me was the visit to the Meekong delta and home stay, cooking over a wood fire with the family and watching the children catch fish. Our local guide was full of enthusiasm and information – excellent!! Unfortunately our own guide seemed rather jealous of the reception and warm thanks our group showed her. On day 8 as we walked through the case at the Marble mountains Ha took it Upon himself to physically mimic one of the ladies in the group who was walking a little slower that the rest of us and as we descended some steep stone steps appeared to find it amusing that we were having to take care negotiating the descent. I have a knee injury and was walking with the aid of a trekking stick. Neither of us delayed things unduly. On the journey to Danang he decided that we would stop at a local bakery for lunch. There was something of a language barrier and limited choice of choice for the non meat eaters in the group. Nobody made a fuss when he helped himself to a dumpling and left to eat it and left ignoring mine and two others request for help, meaning our half of the group was trying to explain their needs to bewildered staff. I am a seasoned traveller and traveled solo internationally on many occasions, less frequently in organised tour groups. On occasions that I have travelled with Exodus before including most recently I have had nothing but praise for staff support and trips themselves. Finally after the experience in the caves I contacted customer support from my hotel via email and was told to provide feedback after I had returned. We were only half way through the tour. In the light of this unpleasant experience it is highly unlikely that I will be travelling with Exodus again.
Meekong homestay
Terrible, moody and petulant. Certainly demonstrating no empathy for members of the groups with slight mobility issues.
See my comment in the 1st section of my feedback
We would like to thank Heather for her review, although we are very sorry that she was so disappointed with her tour leader. As we normally receive very positive feedback about our leaders in Vietnam, further to receiving Heather’s feedback our local operations manager met with the tour leader to discuss the comments raised; we are confident that further to this meeting future clients will not be equally disappointed, but we regret that Heather’s experience was not so positive.
Megan Devenish – Trip Manager for Vietnam
An fascinating, varied and rewarding tour which was great value and included with one exception (the Golf Hoi An hotel) great accommodation.
I know many people nominate Hoi An as the place they liked most in Vietnam but for me the homestay with the family in the Mekong Delta was by far a more rich and rewarding experience of the whole trip. Having said that it was a close call between that and the overnight trip on the Reunification Express from Hanoi to Hue or the night on a boat in Halong Bay.
This is the reason why I've only given the trip four stars and not five stars. Our group leader Dat was no better than OK on a generous assessment. His punctuality was variable to say the least, getting relevant information out of him at times was a challenge and he too often relied on his cheeky chappy persona to cover up his obvious shortcomings. More seriously his proactive endorsement of the use of rhino horn and bear bile as effective medicines , on a couple of occasions, upset some of the group. This along with a major issue that he failed to resolve regarding my accommodation on the Halong Bay boat trip is the basis for my assessment.
Don't change too much of your currency in to Vietnamese Dong as the cost of meals, drinks etc is very cheap. The difference between temperatures in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh is marked. The former can be cool and wet whilst the latter can be very warm and sunny. Come prepared for all eventualities. If you are on the direct Vietnam Airlines flight from Gatwick it is worth trying for the standby upgrade from economy to business. This works out at about £280 per person each way. We got it going out from Gatwick but not coming back. The trip in economy is pretty dire so , whilst it is nowhere near as good a business class as the other flights I've been on, it is well worth the investment.
We are very glad that Martyn had such a great trip, but we were very disappointed to read about the comments made by his tour leader. Exodus does not endorse such practices and it goes entirely against our Responsible Travel policies. Martyn’s feedback and the serious nature of the comments have been brought up with his leader.
Megan Devenish – Product Manager for Vietnam
A complete tour of Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, including Halong Bay , Hue, Hoian and a homestead stay in the Mekong Delta.
The war museum in Ho Chi Minh city was a very moving experience. I had seen reports of the war when I was a teenager , to see it from the other side was a very humbling experience. The stay in the Mekong delta, seeing how the ordinary country people was fascinating. I came back not only having enjoyed a fabulous trip but changed spiritually, with a deep respect for such wonderful people. The art museum in Ho Chi Minh City is not on the itinerary however it is well worth spending a few hours there. The portrait of the effect of Agent Orange on new born children must rank alongside the Guernica by Picasso has one most moving anti-pictures I have ever seen.
Bien was excellent, very knowledgeable , attentive and good natured all the time
The tour is in low risk malaria zone, so I did not take any anti-malarials however I too plenty of insect repellent (50% deet)
My ever first experience as a solo traveller excelled my expectations. The organisation was just excellent and the attention given to the traveller beyond belief. Vietnam Adventure is a great experience all in all, boats, bikes, trains, local transport take you to a different dimension. This was my first experience with Exodus and will not be the last, now the difficulty is what country to choose from…
Difficult to say, but doing the cooking course was definitely the highlight for me...landscapes, people, food, villages, the whole thing together was very inspirational.
He was a top leader, always attentive, fun, patient and always meeting our needs, As a teacher myself, I know what it means leading groups...I would definitely recommend him as a top person.
Travel light, so much to buy in Vietnam...and always go with the flow, Vietnam is a great country. As you head south is hotter and more expensive, if you see soemthing that like, just get it at the spot.
I’ve never travelled with Exodus before,but what I liked straightaway was not only the structure,but the freedom permitted on the trip. On other group trips with different companies this hasn’t always been the case. This trip was run by Bien, who made sure we were fully catered for and had an experience of a life time. We went from Hanoi to Saigon,by bus,train,boat and plane. We had two fantastic cycling trips of about 18 miles mingling with the locals, visiting the local markets. We kayaked in Halong Bay and were greeted by a group of monkeys! We were able to wander the cities on the odd afternoons off, catching in the sites and getting in the required amount of shopping! The weather was misty and grey for the first part of the trip which was a shame as Halong Bay was shrouded in cloud,but the weather bucked up as we travelled south. One thing I would say about this trip is how much I learnt about Vietnam. I thought I knew quite a bit but was totally overwhelmed and at times moved to tears by the plight of the Vietnamese people. We could have spent more time in the Remnants Museum it was so full of interesting artefacts and so very moving you needed time to take it all in.
This trip is full on and my only criticism is we could have done with an afternoon on a beach somewhere. The trip visits lots of busy cities that are full of traffic and it would have been good to just chill on a beach for an afternoon,apart from that it was amazing.
I loved cycling around the countryside,seeing how the local villagers lived and how they had survived so much and still had a smile and a story to tell. I thought the overnight train journey fascinating,and a great deal of fun sharing a compartment with 3 relative strangers!Walk a little way down the train and you will come across a bar compartment! Seeing Ho Chi Minn lying in state was mind blowing!
Bien had an amazing grasp of Vietnamese history, and made sure we were all catered for. We did at times need to change money and although he didn't always fully understand the urgency of this in some cases he did make sure we knew how and where to do it. My only observation was the need to have more liquid on our walkabouts, and maybe more stops at local coffee houses.........maybe a British thing.
You can change dollars easily in Vietnam. Be prepared for the change in weather as it gets considerably warmer as you go South. Take a small bag for your two overnight stays. Pack a pair of long socks,great for your stay in the Mekong Delta,as you sit outside at night chatting the mossies can be about. Regarding mosquitos I wouldn't bother with malaria medication for this trip as we hardly got bitten,just wear the repellent at all times!