Chuckanut
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Can anybody suggest a good tour organization for a trip to Vietnam. I often travel on my own or in a tour group, whatever makes the most sense to me at the time. I would think that with the language barrier a tour group might be better if it is a good tour.
What is a good tour for me"
I want to be shown around the country, not herded around, if you can see what I mean. If you have taken a Rick Steves tour, that is generally the type of tour I would like to find for Vietnam.
What is a good tour for me"
- Size of 10-24 people maximum.
- Free time to explore on my own after some type of introduction to a place.
- At least a few things that are off the beaten tourist path, but I realize than many of the places I will want to see are on the tourist path.
- Price includes some meals with the group, but not necessarily all. I want to try some foods for myself.
- No high-cost extras that take up tour time and are primarily there to fatten the guide's wallet.
- No pressure to tip this guy and show our appreciation to the other guy by spending a lot at 'special' stops.
- Descent hotels but they don't have to be 5-star world class places. A good bed, hot and cold running water for most of the day, and hopefully a private bath.
- History, geography, of the country are emphasized, not great shopping deals.
I want to be shown around the country, not herded around, if you can see what I mean. If you have taken a Rick Steves tour, that is generally the type of tour I would like to find for Vietnam.