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Vietnam adventure holiday

COUNTRY:
Vietnam
LOCATION:
Mekong Delta, North Vietnam, South Vietnam
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure.
DEPARTURES:
Departs selected Sundays and wednesdays per month throughout the year
PRICE:
From £1040 - £1155 (15 days) excluding flights
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Vietnam adventure holiday

Vietnam adventure holiday

Small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places!

Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!

How this holiday makes a difference

This trip introduces travellers to the wonderful country of Vietnam, taking in all the highlights with the added comfort of superior hotels. In true style there are also plenty of opportunities to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life.

In the southern Mekong Delta region the group stays overnight with a local family. This is a unique experience that allows travellers to experience the local culture first-hand. There's a visit to local cottage industries where travellers can purchase locally made goods, thereby supporting the communities. There is also a visit to a snake farm to learn about this wildlife.

In Hanoi the itinerary includes a performance of the famous Water Puppets. Nearby Halong Bay is also a major highlight with beautiful natural scenery.

The north west highlands allow full appreciation of Vietnam's stunning natural landscape as the group walks through the local countryside. One night is spent in a White Thai village house on stilts - a very special experience that affords observation of the local lifestyle of these minority people.

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Vietnam adventure holiday

Vietnam adventure holiday

Reviewed 02 May 2007 by Tamsin Wheeler5 star rating

Vietnam was amazing. The trip really opened my eyes to a totally different culture. I have been to South East Asia before but I had not seen such poverty as that of Vietnam. Yet, the Vietnamese people were so happy & friendly and such hard workers.

What struck and shocked me the most was the evident effects of war on this country. I was amazed that the Vietnamese people were not in any way bitter and just carried on regardless of the attacks on their country & people. They are extremely hard working people

Highlights of the trip for me were the Cu Chi tunnels - awesome & totally fascinating; the Hoi Ann orphanage - quite disturbing (the deformaties and disabilities were horrific) but SO rewarding. Playing and feeding with the young abled and feeding the disabled children are memories that will stay with me forever. The children took my camera & took pictures which are brilliant & a lasting memory. I will print these and send them to the orphanage. Koto restaurant was brilliant - brilliant concept, great service & delicious food. The Reunification Express was fun & interesting experience - certainly one to tell the grandchildren about!!! Duck embryon? NO THANK YOU!!! Lunch at the monastery and motorbiking around Hue was a massive adventure/memory too.

Van Phuc Lee was a fantastic, patient, kind, carign, considerate and informative guide.

My only criticism is that at times we seemed to follow the tourist trail (stopping off at places to buy local wares along with a million other tourists which we were not, we were backpackers wanting to see the real Vietnam) and Halong Bay which was not as beautiful as we were lead to believe. Ok, the weather was not great but the emerald waters were polluted (by all the other boats & tourists) when I swam off the boat.

Thank you for an amazing experience

Reviewed 02 Oct 2007 by Safann Mac Carthy3 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Countryside, Scenery, Weather, Food, Company

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Try and find out the average age of the group - I was disappointed to find that there was only one other person under the age of 55 on the group with me.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


In some ways yes - it was great to use the local guides and the local transport - it really gave you a great feel for the place.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


It was a great holiday. The age of the group was a bit of an upset to be honest and I do think that both myself (32yrs) and my room mate (25 yrs) should have been advised that the rest of the group were all between 55 and 70. It makes a huge difference when you have a group that have more in common. The trip itinerary was great and our guide - Lam - was fab!

Read the operator's response here:

Thanks for your feedback Safann and I'm glad you had a great trip. The age of the group is a tough one, as all our trips are open aged and usually the young and old mix and find they are there for the same reasons. If age is more important for you then I recommend choosing one of our Basix trips as (despite being open aged) they do attract a younger traveller.
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