August 24th, 2010
Vietnam welcomes Mr. Christian Byczek as the new German Department Manager who takes over from Dominik Schaufler who will be heading to Exotissimo Bangkok to take on a new role. Christian has spent 3 years in Vietnam working in the tourism industry as well as traveling extensively and mastering the Vietnamese language. A keen amateur photographer, surfer and with a background in Southeast Asian Studies, Christian knows the in and outs of the country extremely well.
July 22nd, 2010
This hidden gem is a small island located off Vietnam’s southern coast. Pristine marine life surrounds Con Dao and there is no hustle and bustle here except the fisherman’s market first thing in the morning. This island paradise is a short flight from Ho Chi Minh City and at present the accommodation offered on the island is First Class (3-star). The end of 2010 should see the opening of the luxurious Six Senses Hideaway Con Dao which is sure to put a spotlight on this ideal holiday destination
July 8th, 2010
After identifying the Ha Long Bay fishing villages as a key area for a charity project Exotissimo Travel got together with an overseas agent who had an interested and committed client who donated the money to make it happen. The long term aim and focus was to reduce the pollution on the bay through education and greater understanding of the local environment and there is no better way to do this than building a floating library for the local children. This also provided a great opportunity through better learning for the children to escape poverty. 12,000USD was raised with all the funds going towards the project. As well as the floating library an indoor games rooms was built as well as new bathrooms and a fresh coat of paint for the village’s floating school.
June 14th, 2010
Discover the historic monuments and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the Perfume River in Central Vietnam. On this tour travelers will cycle through the backstreets of Hue and explore the rich traditions and culture of this region. Meet friendly locals, have lunch with a Vietnamese family in the ancient village of Phuoc Tich in a 200 year old house. Note that the route takes place over flat terrain and is not too strenuous and can be enjoyed by those of all fitness levels.
June 10th, 2010
This 4-day Vietnam tour delves deeper into the captivating mountains of Vietnam exploring Hagiang, one of Vietnam’s least discovered and most picturesque provinces. Rice terraces, lush valleys, crystal clear mountain streams, friendly locals and a vibrant hill tribe culture make this an exciting region to discover. This four day trip will take you to the lovely Pan Hou Lodge in the district of Hoang Su Phi, from here take a overnight trek to a Red Dao hill tribe village where the night will be spent in a traditional stilt house with a family. The trekking will require a medium level of fitness though the experience is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on this captivating part of Vietnam.
June 1st, 2010
The rural villages around Vietnam’s capital Hanoi offer a glimpse into country life largely untouched by commercial development. Our new half day tour takes you to an area which is cradled in the Red River Delta – here visit an ancient temple with superb architecture, a country style market where an abundance of produce can be seen and meet a local family in their 150-year old home for lunch.
April 26th, 2010
One of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings of the year debuted last month with The Starwood Hotels and Resort group opening their 3rd property under the luxury Sheraton brand in Vietnam. The first international upscale hotel chain to open on the beach features six food-and-beverage outlets, nine multi-purpose function rooms, a full-service spa, an infinity-edge swimming pool overlooking the sea and stunning ocean views from all 284 rooms.
With Nha Trang airport recently opening their airport to international chartered arrivals, The Sheraton brand will bring more focus to this emerging destination famed not only for its’ long stretch of beach and coastal islands, but dramatic backdrop of mountain ranges too.
Contact vietnam@exotissimo.com full further details or click here.
April 20th, 2010

Spend more time on the beach with the launch of Vietnam Airlines Ho Chi Minh- Can Tho route.
At the end of March Vietnam Airlines launched five weekly flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, as well Can Tho to the tropical island of Phu Quoc (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday).The Can Tho flights offer an excellent alternative to the normal 5-hour drive to and from Ho Chi Minh City. To showcase this new route Exotissimo has launched a new module 6-Night package ‘Mekong to the Beach’.
March 16th, 2010

Witness Tai Chi in the park, visit busy morning markets and slup pho with the locals
Designed to show travelers the ‘real’ Ho Chi Minh City, this morning tour makes the perfect introduction to Vietnamese life. Setting off at 7AM, the tour first goes to the park where the locals gather to exercise. Take a short stroll around to see Tai Chi, aerobics, badminton and other activities. Continue to a morning market to visit the vendors and stalls. This market is busiest in the early morning hours with fresh produce, seafood, flowers and a variety of other items arrive from the countryside to be sold and traded. Then continue to Pho 24 restaurant, a local institution, for a bowl of pho noodle soup- one of Vietnam’s best known dishes. Before returning to the hotel, a stop will be made at a streetside café for traditional Vietnamese coffee and people watching.
An added touch, the program uses a unique form of local transportation. Suitable for FITs or Groups, we recommend this as an introductory tour or for travelers with limited time in the city.
The full details can be found here: http://traveltrade.exotissimo.com/product/good-morning-saigon-ho-chi-minh-city-day-trip/
For booking or inquiries, please contact vietnam@exotissimo.com
February 25th, 2010
Exo’s popular join-in tour extended until April 2011
Our popular 9-day Join In Tour of Vietnam (‘Seat in Coach’) has been extended until 16 April 2011. Starting in Hanoi and traveling south to Ho Chi Minh City, the itinerary showcases the highlights of Vietnam including a city tour of Hanoi and an overnight boat trip on Halong Bay in the north, touring of Hoi An and Hue’s main sites in the central region and a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City as well as an excursion to the Mekong Delta.
The trip departs every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month (see dates below). For departures from now to 16 April 2010, the price is 599 USD per person in First Class hotels and 834 USD per person in Superior Class hotels. Departures from October 2010 to April 2011 are 650 USD per person in First Class or 840 USD in Superior Class. These rates include all domestic flights, entrance fees and accommodation in a shared twin or double room.
Departure Dates 2010: 20 Feb, 06 and 20 Mar, 03 and 17 April, 01 and 15 May, 05 and 19 June. 02 and16 Oct, 06 and 20 Nov and 04 and 18 Dec
Departure Dates 2011: 03 and 15 Jan, 12 and 26 Feb, 05 and 19 Mar & 02 and16 Apr
For full details, itinerary and pricing, click here. To make a booking, please email vietnam@exotissimo.com.