This was an amazing introduction to the variety that is Vietnam - every day had its special memories so it is impossible to identify a single highlight. The guide, Chinh, was brilliant and his passion for his own country was contagious. The peoples of Vietnam must surely be the most charming, friendly, smiling and laughter-filled peoples in the world!
topdeck generally was good for the first time beginner type traveler, the tour guide does their best to keep the tour moving and catering to everyone's needs and wants. Overall a nice trip as a first timer to the area. Negatives would be the logistics of the tour itself.. i.e. a 16 hour overnight trade ride can be replaced by a quick 1-2 hour flight which i'm sure most traveller would want, other logistical issues would be why there is no stop in hue, danang, nha trang when the stopover is in phan rang with not much there? Mekong delta homestay stopover also doesn't make sense logistically, why not do 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City which allows an extra day there, then go to Mekong Delta as a stopover to Phnom Penh, doing Mekong delta as a stopover wastes travel time getting there and getting back to Ho Chi Minh City only to leave the following day... Other negativity is the price, doing it solo on an average per night basis would be a fraction of the price maybe 20% of the price staying at the same 3 star type hotels. So you're paying a premium for the service which is good but not needed for an experienced brave traveller who has travelled solo before.
I had an amazing solo adventure in Vietnam and Thailand I had an amazing solo adventure in Vietnam and Thailand. This tour company made me feel safe and well-cared for throughout the trip. Beautiful landscapes in two countries. The accommodations were superb, offering a perfect blend of comfort and local flavor.
