Just came back from the 9 day tour to Vietnam. It really was a blast! Such a beautiful country and the activities were just amazing. And because of our tour guide Danny F, I could just relax and fully enjoy the trip. He was so amazing! Such a fun guy who really made an effort to give us a great time in Vietnam as a group of friends! And because he knows a lot about the country, he always had great ideas for dinner or evening activities. He really was there for us, every minute of the day, to help us out with everything. I'm really gonna miss him and this terrific experience!
This trip is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the history, cuisine and the way of life in the capital cities of Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh and Bangkok. The itinerary also allows you to see how people live, work and socialise in rural areas which is what makes this trip so fascinating. During my 14 day visit I was able to learn more about the Vietnam war, the way of life in the Mekong Delta, the actions of the Khmer Rouge (the toughest part of the trip in my opinion) and the history of Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom. The itinerary also allowed our group some relaxing downtime which involved sunbathing, snorkelling and fishing off Bamboo Island (near to the resort of Sihanoukville, Cambodia). This trip does involve 2 fairly long trips by bus to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap although we were given a number of comfort breaks which included a stop at Skuon and a chance to hold a live tarantula and sample a fried spider!!
We got to do such a range of activities and try amazing food! I've gone on several tours with other companies, but this has to be my best experience yet. our guide Will made sure everything ran seamlessly. I'm excited to book another trip with the tour operator!