Excellent trip. Local guides were caring, competent, and knowledgeable. The pick-up-litter en route was a nice idea, but conflicted with the ethos of the hired bus drivers, who threw their trash out of the moving vehicle onto the road.
Trails of Vietnam - April A full-on enjoyable trip with an interesting mix of sightseeing and activity - would highly recommend. The itinerary enables you to learn a lot about this rapidly developing country - it's history and current development, with interesting contrasts between city life and rural life. There is almost no free time on this trip, but that's the only way to fit so much into two weeks! The Vietnamese people are friendly and welcoming and the trip is interesting and enjoyable from start to finish.
Just finished the Taste of Italy tour and it was amazing. We saw so many different places in such a short time! Be prepared to walk and bring comfy shoes. Fabio was an amazing tour leader and did such a great job in taking care of all of us. He should be recognized.