zztop27
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Hi everybody. I am researching my next JY adventure for 2016 and am considering Vietnam in February. Any comments and tips before I potentially book it over the next few weeks.

Thanks ... Pete

Jaya
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Hi Pete

I think people rate Vietnam as a very good holiday destination. I am hoping to do Vietnam and Cambodia (and Laos if Just You include it again) in the near future. I would say, go ahead and book it. You will love Vietnam.

Jaya

Kath Dillon
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'zztop27' wrote:

Hi everybody. I am researching my next JY adventure for 2016 and am considering Vietnam in February. Any comments and tips before I potentially book it over the next few weeks.

Thanks ... Pete

Hi Pete

I am doing Vietnam on 18 February with Cambodia add on, it's my first JY holiday but I can't wait

zztop27
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Hi Kath, just booked the JY adventure to Vietnam for 18th February. This will be my 6th JY holiday and I'm sure it will be just as good all the others.

Anybody else going on 18th February ?

Pete ......

BGray
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Hi Pete,

I did this tour in Feb 2013 and had a great time with so many interesting experiences! The weather varied greatly from cool and rainy in Hanoi, to sunny in Hoi An to sweltering in Ho Chi Minh City! The food was a joy throughout.

Have a brilliant time,

Bob

zztop27
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I have just received my invoice and flight details for this holiday and there is no mention of internal flights yet the description and itinerary on the web site (Extract below) states that we have a couple of internal flights.

Can someone please clarify ??

Thanks ... Pete

Fly to Hue, former capital of Vietnam on day 5.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, better known as Saigon.

BGray
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Hi Pete,

Don't worry we had the same set up when we went and I queried this at the time as well! The internal flights vary in time and frequency seemingly and will be arranged by the local agent and info given to you when you are there by your tour manager.

Have a great trip!

Bob

AbbaDave
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Hi Pete

yes thats right there are 2 internal flights, we're going now next week, can't give you more precise details off the top of my head of times etc as at work

regards

Dave

TimH
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Hi Pete

I did Vietnam for Christmas a few years back, it's an amazing place, the Rex Hotel rooftop bar it a great place to grab a bite to eat and watch the bustling city from above. Although not encouraged, a ride through Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a moped is something totally different.

Hope you have a great time.

Tim

capenny
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'zztop27' wrote:

Hi everybody. I am researching my next JY adventure for 2016 and am considering Vietnam in February. Any comments and tips before I potentially book it over the next few weeks.

Thanks ... Pete

I am also thinking of booking this but add seems privy. is it worth it?

capenny
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is the add on worth the extra price? Wish the flight to Vietnam was direct. Why can't Vietnam airways be used.?
capenny
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Would love to do Vietnam ? how many people have booked so far for Feb 2016?
AbbaDave
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Hi

have just returned from Vietnam and posted a review, I was very impressed, honestly you will just love Vietnam and def worth doing, unfortunately I didn't do the Cambodia add on, yes I agree Ho chi Minh city is sweltering with Hoi an and its beautiful location in Central Vietnam hot and sunny with Hanoi bringing more chance of rain but still nice and warm

regards

dave

Hils
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'capenny' wrote:

is the add on worth the extra price? Wish the flight to Vietnam was direct. Why can't Vietnam airways be used.?

Hi,

I did Vietnam and Cambodia in 2013, along with Bob, and I would definitely recommend doing the Cambodia add-on - whatever it costs! You are going all that way, and to not see some of the world's historic sights would be a shame.

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Hils

LYNDAKNOBEL
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'capenny' wrote:

is the add on worth the extra price? Wish the flight to Vietnam was direct. Why can't Vietnam airways be used.?

Hi, I did Vietnam with Cambodia add on nearly a year ago, and like Bob and Hils think the add on was definitely worth the extra cost - Angkor Wat/Angkor Thom etc were amazing.

We flew via Singapore with Singapore airlines, the service, comfort and food on board were excellent - the best airline I've ever flown with. I'm doing the Wild Borneo tour in May and I'm glad we're going with Singapore again. I don't know what Vietnam airlines are like long haul but we had a couple of internal flights with them last year and I can't say I was very impressed!

Best wishes

Lynda

Kath Dillon
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'zztop27' wrote:

Hi Kath, just booked the JY adventure to Vietnam for 18th February. This will be my 6th JY holiday and I'm sure it will be just as good all the others.

Anybody else going on 18th February ?

Pete ......

Pete have you booked the optional excursions?

zztop27
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Kath, no Vietnam only unfortunately. Not sure my wife would be happy with the added days.

Pete ..........

JeanK62
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'capenny' wrote:

Would love to do Vietnam ? how many people have booked so far for Feb 2016?

There's a comprehensive review about the Vietnam holiday-well worth reading. I'm booked to go in March 2016.

Jean

Kath Dillon
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'zztop27' wrote:

Hi Kath, just booked the JY adventure to Vietnam for 18th February. This will be my 6th JY holiday and I'm sure it will be just as good all the others.

Anybody else going on 18th February ?

Pete ......

Hi Pete,

Are you staying in a hotel at Heathrow the night before? I am flying in from MAlaga so thought it would be best to do so.

Kath

Kath Dillon
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'capenny' wrote:

Would love to do Vietnam ? how many people have booked so far for Feb 2016?

I have booked 18 Feb with Cambodia add on