Trails of Vietnam 1st - 14th April 2018 Overall, this was a very enjoyable and active trip which enabled us to get a good undersanding of the different areas and lifestyles of the people from the hill-tribe villages in the north down to the islands and floating market traders in the Mekong Delta.
Unfortunately, we were all disapointed when we were told that we would not be allowed to stay on our boat in Halong Bay overnight and would not be able to enjoy the planned kayaking around the islands. We had not made aware that this could happen.
Following on from this we had a full day in Hue when it rained the whole day, whilst we did visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda (in the rain) it prevented us cycling to other planned places of interest.
Once we had flown south to Ho Chi Minh City and the weather improved (+35C) our moral was restored and we enjoyed a very active and varied 2nd half of the tour.
Vietnam by bike - January 2023 This was a holiday that had been on my bucket list for a number of years. a major attraction being the chance to explore parts of the country by bike.
This was such a brilliant holiday - amazing scenery, fabulous food, fun activities, culture and history. We shared it with 5 other families, who all got on fabulously (adults and children) - there was always someone to chat to and share the experiences with. Having a tour guide really helps you get the most from the holiday - especially reserving tables for us all at some of the best eateries - and also takes the stress out of any aspect of the holiday. We saw so much of this beautiful country in such a short space of time, but still had time to relax and chill out!