Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Tony

I went to Vietnam last October. Hoi an was my favourite place. I would love to return and spend more time there but it is such a long way that I will probably never be there again. If i had my time there again I would forego the trip to my son and spend more time wandering through the streets of Hoi an. From my memory the trip to My son was not a full day it included lunch but lunch was in a restaurant when we were back or nearly back to Hoi an. So we arrived back early afternoon. You may be able to not have the lunch and that would give you more time to explore. My son is a fascinating place but dare I say lots of ruins! Vietnam has been my favourite place in my travels so far.

Jenny

I'm booked on the tour starting 8th November and am seeking advice re the 3 night stay at Hoi An. I understand that Hoi An has much of interest to offer in its own right so was wondering if you signed up for the two optional excursions one of which is the full day tour to My Son do you still have sufficient free time to have a proper look at Hoi An?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Tony

Hi Tony

I did the Vietnam/Cambodia trip earlier this year and did the My Son excursion. If I went on this holiday again I would forgo the My Son excursion as I found it the less interesting of the ruins. Having said that it was incredibly hot on the day we went there with little or no shade. The hotel at Hoi An was in a beautiful location, you will enjoy it. Do go on the bicycle ride as that was very interesting. We had quite a lot of free time at this resort and the taxis are very cheap. Enjoy the holiday, it is wonderful, particularly Halong Bay. I would love to go back but there are other destinations beckoning.

Kind regards

Iris

Thanks very much for your very helpful replies .....i might, as you both advise, just do the cycle trip and have more free time in Hoi An. With just four weeks to go the excitements mounting rapidly....everyone without exception seems to have really enjoyed the holiday and your favourable comments have whetted the appetite even more !!

Many thanks again

Regards

Tony

I am going on this trip in February.I am interested in the bike ride. Do you ride your own bike or is it a rickshaw type bike with someone else peddaling.Don't think I could manage to cycle far in a hot climate.

You can pay extra and have a rickshaw.

I am going on this trip in February.I am interested in the bike ride. Do you ride your own bike or is it a rickshaw type bike with someone else peddaling.Don't think I could manage to cycle far in a hot climate.

Hi Pat

You can do either, I did the rickshaw type ride where somebody pedalled me but others who were much braver than I rode a bicycle. I went in April/May this year and it was extremely hot and those who cycled did suffer, one of the ladies was sick from the heat on her return so it isn't for the faint hearted. There is a hood on the rickshaw which protects you from the blazing sun and we definitely needed it. I felt sorry for the guys who were peddling us. It is interesting and make sure you take your camera and water but that goes without saying. And your bathing costume if you like to swim.

I wish I was going again because you never take everything in on these trips as it is so hectic but well worth it.

Have a wonderful time.

Kind regards

Iris

Bob

I agree Pat, this is very helpful advice and I'll be going with the rickshaw too. Hope the traffic isn't bad as I did this in Varanasi and it was a hair-raising experience to say the least! Should be great fun,

Bob

The cycle ride is in the peace and calm of the countryside.

The traffic in the cities, however, can be as as hectic as India. Have fun crossing the road in Saigon!

I agree Pat, this is very helpful advice and I'll be going with the rickshaw too. Hope the traffic isn't bad as I did this in Varanasi and it was a hair-raising experience to say the least! Should be great fun,

Bob

lso done it in Varanasi Bob. Very scary at times

Anne

I agree Pat, this is very helpful advice and I'll be going with the rickshaw too. Hope the traffic isn't bad as I did this in Varanasi and it was a hair-raising experience to say the least! Should be great fun,

Bob

lso done it in Varanasi Bob. Very scary at times

As an afterthought just in case you like a nice cup of tea in your room in the morning, take your own teabags as they only have green tea in the bedrooms at all the hotels. I also took dried milk, sad I know but the thought of nearly three weeks of green tea (I did the Cambodia add-on) was too much to bear. If you want coffee after your meal you have to pay extra otherwise you are given ..............green tea! And the traffic in Saigon is unbelievable. If you get the chance try the sugar cane drink it is wonderful.

Kind regards

Iris

I agree Pat, this is very helpful advice and I'll be going with the rickshaw too. Hope the traffic isn't bad as I did this in Varanasi and it was a hair-raising experience to say the least! Should be great fun,

Bob

lso done it in Varanasi Bob. Very scary at times

As an afterthought just in case you like a nice cup of tea in your room in the morning, take your own teabags as they only have green tea in the bedrooms at all the hotels. I also took dried milk, sad I know but the thought of nearly three weeks of green tea (I did the Cambodia add-on) was too much to bear. If you want coffee after your meal you have to pay extra otherwise you are given ..............green tea! And the traffic in Saigon is unbelievable. If you get the chance try the sugar cane drink it is wonderful.

Kind regards

Iris

Hi. I too did the hair raising trip in Varanasi - we got pushed down a side street by a motorcycle! Vietnam should be a doddle! Luckily, I really like green tea, so no need to take tea bags for me! Thanks for the advice.

I agree Pat, this is very helpful advice and I'll be going with the rickshaw too. Hope the traffic isn't bad as I did this in Varanasi and it was a hair-raising experience to say the least! Should be great fun,

Bob

lso done it in Varanasi Bob. Very scary at times

As an afterthought just in case you like a nice cup of tea in your room in the morning, take your own teabags as they only have green tea in the bedrooms at all the hotels. I also took dried milk, sad I know but the thought of nearly three weeks of green tea (I did the Cambodia add-on) was too much to bear. If you want coffee after your meal you have to pay extra otherwise you are given ..............green tea! And the traffic in Saigon is unbelievable. If you get the chance try the sugar cane drink it is wonderful.

Kind regards

Iris

Thanks .Did they have kettles?

I always take some nescafe and chocolate options as don't like tea

I agree Pat, this is very helpful advice and I'll be going with the rickshaw too. Hope the traffic isn't bad as I did this in Varanasi and it was a hair-raising experience to say the least! Should be great fun,

Bob

lso done it in Varanasi Bob. Very scary at times

As an afterthought just in case you like a nice cup of tea in your room in the morning, take your own teabags as they only have green tea in the bedrooms at all the hotels. I also took dried milk, sad I know but the thought of nearly three weeks of green tea (I did the Cambodia add-on) was too much to bear. If you want coffee after your meal you have to pay extra otherwise you are given ..............green tea! And the traffic in Saigon is unbelievable. If you get the chance try the sugar cane drink it is wonderful.

Kind regards

Iris

Thanks .Did they have kettles?

I always take some nescafe and chocolate options as don't like tea

Yes, all the hotels had kettles. The hotels were so much better than those I have stayed in with Just You in Europe and they all had air conditioning which many of the European hotels have lacked.

Have fun

Kind regards

Iris