3 independent reviews for Laos and Vietnam holiday, Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Reviews for Laos and Vietnam holiday, Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Sherry Roberts review 11 Feb 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
visiting the hidden city caves in Vieng Xai, Laos, and meeting some of the hill tribes in both Laos and Vietnam2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
enjoy an adventurous and cultural experience in less well known parts of the world, some almost untouched by tourism3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
lots of opportunity to interact directly with and support local people4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
memorable and highly recommendedMike Mealing review 9 Dec 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Drinking home made "Happy Water" with our guide at his Homestay in a tiny village amongst the Sapa rice terraces. Sitting in the remote Golden Buddha cave temple near the Nong Thao Lake when 4 monks came in and chanted for some time.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for long stretches of time spent on the road in Laos due to the distances between the key stopovers with not much opportunity to exercise3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Difficult to say. Certainly the cash we were spending went directly to local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Laos does not have the "Wow" impact that Vietnam and Cambodia have on first visiting . However it is very easy and safe to travel and the people are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They do not (yet) see tourists as walking ATMs :-)simone plaut review 28 Nov 2013
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting a cave which had become a shrine due to a tragedy that happened there during the Vietnam war.....the place was thickly populated by the most incredible butterflies it was a deeply spiritual and moving experience. Our guides were lovely kind thoughtful and patient2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't bring too many clothes you won't need them and laundry can be done easily and cheaply in Laos and Vietnam3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes we were pretty Eco and ate with locals everywhere which was a big part of the fun4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
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