No ordinary vacation - this is a chance to travel from the north to the south of Vietnam along one of the world's most famous train routes - the iconic Reunification Express.
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Vacation information
Our top tip:
Keep your luggage light and pack your sense of adventure.
Welcome. Single rooms available (hotels only) with a surcharge.
Meals:
12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner.
Included:
Accommodation, transport, listed activities, tour leader.
Reviews
2 Reviews of Reunification Express vacation, Vietnam
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Reviewed on 01 Nov 2018 by Rob Hatcher
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
There were so many! Exploring the Mekong Delta, taking time out in Hoi An and Ha Long Bay stick in the mind.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The overnight train - you sleep in your clothes so no need to worry about nightwear! Also train facilities are good. You can manage a larger case than the tour company suggest - we took overnighters because they said pack light and struggled for space.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes it did, we met so many local people and we did the best we could by reducing the amount of plastic water bottles used.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent, came home feeling I know so much more about Vietnam, would feel comfortable traveling there again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2016 by Janka LACKOVA
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Watching the crazy traffic on the streets or roads.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Buy the best insurance because there is life threatening cross the street
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
For sure
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
This trip introduces travelers to the wonderful country of Vietnam. Our adventure begins aboard the Reunification Express, which allows you to marvel at the breathtaking scenery as well as to befriend local travelers. On this trip there are also plenty of opportunities to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life, for example we visit the Dong Trieu Factory to watch locals working on the traditional art of ceramics, we also visit some local houses to experience the everyday life of Mekong locals.
We always stay and eat in small-scale locally-owned establishments and every year we audit the places we use to make sure it complies with our Responsible Travel Code of Conduct to ensure minimum environmental impacts. We always use energy saver keys in hotels, for example.
We supports a number of charity projects in Vietnam including the Cuc Phuong National Park Conservation centers, which is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, breeding, research and conservation of the endangered primates of Vietnam, and the Saigon Children's Charity, who’s mission is to provide the poorest children with the education and training that will give them a fair chance in life.
People
This trip introduces travelers to the wonderful country of Vietnam. Our adventure begins aboard the Reunification Express, which allows you to marvel at the breathtaking scenery as well as to befriend local travelers. On this trip there are also plenty of opportunities to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life, for example we visit the Dong Trieu Factory to watch locals working on the traditional art of ceramics, we also visit some local houses to experience the everyday life of Mekong locals.
As a company, our responsibilities don’t stop when our tours end. We run and support a variety of projects globally, from healthcare, education, human rights, child welfare, sustainable development and environmental and wildlife protection. Our own in house foundation has been in operation for over 11 years; a not-for-profit fund that has distributed over AU$3 million to more than 70 non-government organisations since 2002. Donations come from our travelers and are then matched by us dollar for dollar.
