Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: New Exotissimo Vietnam Tours Offer Genuine Cultural Experiences with Local Connoisseurs in Hanoi and Saigon

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

New Exotissimo Vietnam Tours Offer Genuine Cultural Experiences with Local Connoisseurs in Hanoi and Saigon

Exotissimo unveils two new Vietnam Tour programs in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, featuring cross-cultural exchanges and experiential excursions.

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) November 24, 2009 -- Leading destination management company Exotissimo Travel has launched two innovative tours in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, drawing extensively on the company's insider knowledge and excellent contacts that come with 16 years of operation in Vietnam.

Cooking class at a Saigonese family in Vietnam

As a long-time resident of Vietnam, the incredible cultural diversity of this country never fails to amaze me. We strive to show travelers the lesser known aspects of Vietnam we know so well, but which few tourists would be able to gain access to

"As a long-time resident of Vietnam, the incredible cultural diversity of this country never fails to amaze me. We strive to show travelers the lesser known aspects of Vietnam we know so well, but which few tourists would be able to gain access to," said Maeve Nolan, Product Manager of Exotissimo Travel Vietnam.

Specially designed for culture lovers, Exotissimo's 5-day Cultural Hanoi tour focuses on the artistic richness and ancient heritage of Vietnam. This tour goes beyond normal sightseeing to bring travelers to meet Hanoi natives, including a meal with a culinary connoisseur in the heart of the Old Quarters and dining with a local nobility in his ancestral home to hear a personal account of Vietnamese history.

In this Cultural Hanoi tour, participants also get to learn Tai Chi with a renowned martial arts master and receive a traditional diagnosis by a Vietnamese medicine expert. This program introduces travelers to Vietnam's performing arts traditions with either a show of classical opera, chamber music or water puppetry. To show travelers the ancient way of Vietnamese life, the tour features excursions to the fertile farmlands and artisan villages of the Red River Delta.

To view the detailed itinerary, visit Cultural Hanoi Tour.

Another new Vietnam tour of Exotissimo, Unseen Ho Chi Minh City, captures the timeless beauty and traditional charms of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon to the locals. This 4-day program is filled with opportunities to afford travelers insights into the undiscovered side of Ho Chi Minh City, a pulsating city at the crossroads of traditions and modernity.

To truly immerse travelers in the local way of life, Unseen Ho Chi Minh City includes a hands-on cooking class at a Saigonese family's house and a chauffeured ride on a Vespa scooter through the city's iconic mass of motorcycles. A stroll through the bustling Chinatown and a visit to a traditional medicinal museum highlight the uniqueness of this southern Vietnamese city.

To view the detailed itinerary, visit Unseen Ho Chi Minh City Tour.

For other touring ideas in Vietnam, visit Vietnam Tours Collection

Exotissimo Travel is a premier destination management company that specializes in tailor made tours in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. To view in full what the company can offer, visit Exotissimo Travel Website.

About Exotissimo Travel
Exotissimo Travel is a premier destination management company that specializes in tailor made tours in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Established in 1993, the company is now a network of 16 locally-based offices staffing over 500 travel professionals, with sales offices in San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Melbourne. For more information, please visit Exotissimo Travel Website.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.