The Client’s name: Ms. Val Bodington
Nationality: Russia
Name of the tour: Vietnam Culture – Beach Holiday 11 Days
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Con Dao Island

Vietnam Beach Holiday

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The unexpectedly modern city of Ho Chi Minh, the lushness do Hoi an, the quietness and tranquillity of the Mekong Delta village. It was both an exciting and relaxing trip with the opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of the local scene and witness the energy and frenetic hubbub of the cities.

The Mekong Delta

From the hotel lifts that were hung with garlands of fresh jasmine daily to the wet markets selling exotic fish, we enjoyed the smells of Vietnam as much as the tasty cuisine which we learned how to cook with genuinely enthusiastic local chefs!

Vietnam Holiday

What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Take some time on your own to step out of the guided days. Learn a few phrases to use when bargaining ( oy choy oy!) Be bold when crossing Ha Noi’s streets. Take a good appetite with you as you will definitely be tempted to eat as much of the lovely food as you can! Spend a few days at the end of your trip at a nice resort where you can ease up and enjoy the memories!

Vietnam Beach Holiday

Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Well, carbon footprint aside as the long-haul flight must have overshadowed all our green intentions, and then I hope that we contributed to the local economy by buying local products, using local hotels and using local guides.

Vietnam Beach Vacation

Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

It was excellent. I would definitely recommend this sort of tour for a first visit. We had never had a guide or arranged tour before so it really made the difference knowing that tours had been prepaid and pickups and cars had been pre-arranged. Now we have been once, there is every chance we will go back again!