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The best value holiday i have been on in a long time, not sure how it was done for the price, 1st class in every detail from start to finish, brilliant!!
Whale Island was pretty cool.........and Hai Van Pass was worth repeating!
He was simply no1......brilliant, a great guy who made the holiday what it was........a real star and great leader.
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On previous trips with Exodus many people were saying that they were very eager to visit Vietnam next. So I thought I would see for myself if it was as good as people were thinking. A year earlier I had visited China with Exodus, and if I’m honest I would have to say that China is by far the better option in terms of things to see, food, and the tourist experience. Vietnam is a country being swamped by tourists but they are still only just learning how to cope with that influx, and are financially challenged in their efforts to do so. Having said all that, I would urge you to see Vietnam first rather than China, because if you see China first you may be unimpressed with Vietnam
Hoi An is a gem of a place to visit. A relaxed little town with hundreds of colourful lanterns filling the streets markets and river areas. Visit Vys market restaurant, it's a real experience with good food and a large choice. The market is great to wander through and there are many interesting shops, galleries and temples. Many of the key streets get closed off to all traffic and having experienced the mindless hordes of scooter drivers who ignore all traffic signs and rules, that is a godsend... if you need glasses, wait until you get there. There is a 24 hour service at a fraction of uk prices I think I lost out by not going on an organised bike ride. everyone who went really enjoyed it. There is a beach not far away, don't try like I did, to walk there, get a taxi they are so cheap. You may never want to leave this town and your next destination HCMC (Saigon) is so totally opposite
Bon was working tirelessly throughout the trip, always with a cheerful smile and with a unique knowledge of the best places to see or eat at.
The water puppets in Hanoi we're overrated, ok for children, but then this isn't a children's trip. Walk around the lake in Hanoi and you will see a different side to Hanoi than the side where the hotel is in the old quarter. The motor cyclists in Vietnam have a complete disregard of any road regulations, most ignore red lights and pedestrian crossings and many use the pavement or the wrong side of the road. Follow your quides instructions and walk slowly, don't run or give way, across the road. Vehicles dont travel fast so will almost certainly go round you. Not for the feint hearted and you need to take great care as local papers tell of many accidents...
A fascinating two weeks, seeing and learning so much about the area.
The trek through the tea plantations was wonderful.
Sam was excellent. He was so knowledgable about everything, from plants to politics of India. He was entertaining to listen to, and built a good rapport with the group.
I really enjoyed the Costa Rica highlights trip which gave a great insight into the wealth of wildlife in the country. Our guide Guillermo was very knowledgeable but struck a good balance between enough but not too much information. The group was, as on previous Exodus trips, an interesting mix of people sharing a common interest. We covered a lot of distance but travelling was broken up well with viewing and refreshment stops.
Food was almost always very good and sufficient variety at buffet meals for the length of time we stayed at each place.
Eating out felt a bit expensive probably because of the recent decline in the value of sterling. Similarly it wasn’t easy to find souvenirs at good prices.
We expected the travel to be much more strenuous on unpaved roads but in truth it was rarely uncomfortable. San Jose, where we stayed for an extra night, doesn’t have a lot to offer but we were lucky to experience the main drag on a Sunday “family fun day”. Quite a few things are closed on Monday so it’s worth checking in advance. Many guide books advise extreme caution in San Jose but we felt as safe as any other city we’ve visited whilst keeping to the central area.
If anything was lacking it was perhaps the opportunity to meet with more local people and learn a bit more about daily life in Costa Rica but I think this would need a longer or different trip. The visits to a school and cheesemaking family were very interesting.
I will be recommending this trip to others.
I've always wanted to see toucans in the wild so the occasions we did so are top of the list but there were lots of other things vying for a close second place. In particular I remember the periods of silence on a boat in Tortuagero national park as we awaited another sighting of birds or monkeys. The favourite place for many on our trip was Esquinas Lodge which has an inspirational history of development. Do go on one of the night walks. It's great fun whatever you end up seeing!
Very impressed, particularly with knowledge of flora and fauna.
Be prepared for a couple of cold nights.
A complete assault on the senses! As an ex-travel agent and very much an independent traveller, I was a little hesitant about an organised tour. However, for first timers to India, a small group tour is a brilliant way to fit everything in. Yes, it was a whistle stop tour, but was a wonderful introduction to India. I loved the way Indian people kept asking for photographs with us, and struck up conversations. Only one issue….. where do we go next?
The Taj Mahal, of course, but at the end of our holiday, Ronit fitted in a trip to a Sikh temple. I thought by then I was templed, palaced and fortressed out, but I found the place so uplifting.
Ronit, our guide, was calm, funny and knowledgeable, but also gave us plenty of quiet time on the long journeys. Hence, we could absorb what was going on about us on the streets and passing through the villages.... or sleep!
Although the trip says leisurely, be aware that many temples and fortresses have lots and lots of steps, so you do need to be reasonably fit. Remember, in most places you only stay one night, so there is no point in taking too many clothes with you, you will never find them in your case. There is time about half way through the trip to send them to the hotel laundry.
Fantastic week in a wonderful setting. Accommodation is warm and comfortable, food is great, and the setting is just spectacular. Great mix of activity, and you can choose to do as much or little as you want, although it would be a shame to miss out… Great fun sledging, kick sledging, learning about huskies and reindeer and much more. I wish we could have spent longer there.
The week is a wonderful mix - you get to try so many different things. Cross country skiiing across the frozen lake was a special memory, but so was the husky trip and everything else! We tried downhill skiiing on the free day in Ruka and all loved it - Miriam organised a lesson for the adults (one group) and the kids (a separate group). Everyone loved it, although the transfers to get there and back were stressful and could have been done differently.
Miriam was great - helpful, well organised, fun and very friendly. All the kids (and adults) loved her. She showed us the basics of cross country skiing, snow shoeing, Quinzee building and much more.
All the kit is supplied - clothing and equipment. Some of it is quite old, but the quality is fine and it does the job. Take a good base layer (thermal top and bottoms). We didn't think the beanie hats that were supplied were particularly good, so used our own, but everyone else seemed happy with them. We also used our own scarves. With enough layers you will be warm enough. Pack light - you will need very few things - just a change of clothes for the evenings. One pair of jeans, one pair of shoes and a couple of t-shirts/jumpers was fine for the week.
One of the most inspirational, varied, enjoyable and memorable experiences I have experienced – and also a super cycling holiday!
The countryside cycling was thoroughly enjoyable, including a fantastic 30km downhill. A challenging 10km uphill followed by a exhilarating 10km downhill was also memorable.
Linh, our Tour Leader, added that extra buzz with his knowledge of the social, cultural and geographical highlights of Vietnam. He also introduced us to a local family for dinner, sang old Vietnamese songs to us accompanied by guitar, and took great care to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable time.
Wear padded cycle shorts! I cycled (indoors) for 4 weeks to get used to the saddle and get my legs fit. The only section I found challenging was the 10km uphill, the rest of the 2 weeks was perfect cycling. If your wrists ache holding the handlebars in one position, take handlebar extensions - they're easy to fit and I found them invaluable.
A fantastic experience and we really enjoyed every moment. The organisation and back up were exceptional and all the people who supported us were first class in every aspect.
Seeing the people in particular the children smiling and being so welcoming along the whole route.
The leader was always taking our safety and well being as the number one priority. He also made it a totally enjoyable and fun holiday. The group dynamics worked so well because the leader included everybody in all aspects and ensured everyone enjoyed their time. He always explained what was happening so nobody was left unsure as to what was happening. Above all Chai was the nicest guy you could ever meet.
The only advice I could give is you can travel light as you don't need lots of clothes etc.
This was my first trip with Exodus, on my own and a cycling tour!!! I wasn’t sure what to expect, however from getting off the plane, I felt welcomed.
We met as group the first night, everyone appeared to be at easy, the leader was delightful and made the running of the tour easy, exciting informative and organised.
The weather however wasn’t on our side and it rained what felt like every day from morning to night. I think it rained for 10 days, we encountered land slides roads that were washed away, but our tour leader Chi, his wingman Tam , and the fearless bus driver Dan took the rainy and awkward days in there stride, every evening we arrived at our next destination on time with a smile on there faces.
The days are long and for me some very long rides up to 100km over some challenging terrain, though the roads were in good condition considering the weather. Every day was full on and not a lot of free time to recover.
There was so many, the children running along side in county villages you saying "Hello". The amazing array of food on offer, the country side, culture, the cities. The people.
Our group leader Chi was wonderful, interesting funny and encouraging. His wingman Tam who was always at the back staying with the last person (usually me) until the end of the ride had little English but was encouraging and supportive and made of steel, helping to push me up one handedly up steep hills so we were to far behind the pro rides at the front!! the whole team were fantastic, organised and fun.
Fabulous trip, research your weather and pack everything for all weather and be open minded. enjoy the food on offer, embrace the highs and lows as there will be some. Enjoy!! Vietnam was a fabulous trip in spite of the dreadful weather we had I would recommend you book up with out delay!
The game drives were fun as we never knew what we would come across, e.g. white rhinos crossing the road and elephants with calves… There were beautiful national parks but different highlight(s) every day with ever-changing scenery – amazing views e.g. at Cape of Good Hope and panorama from Table Mountain. Swaziland was charming.
Seeing hippos play-fighting in Lake St Lucia.
Marvellous - Petro was hard-working, fun, patient and more, ably assisted by Andrew, equally good, and both good cooks.
We drove well over 4,000 kms so, some days, long hours were spent in the rather small seats of the minibus but I wouldn't have wanted to miss anything we did see - luckily reference books and drinking water were provided, and stops fairly frequent. It was hot and humid in almost all regions we visited in February (fewer mosquitoes than I'd expected, lucikly) but there would no doubt have been lots more vehicles in the game parks in the dry, high season when there is less vegetation in a few months' time, so pros and cons. A couple of optional walks were tough-ish (I later heard) but I had opted out as there were alternative easier walks to do and nice places to wait.