Vietnam Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Vietnam travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Vietnam who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Camellia Nguyen

(17 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Camellia specializes in: Soft adventures, trekking, cycling, tailor-make specialist
Recent traveler reviews for Camellia:
"Camellia picked awesome activities, mixed of adventure and local culture." - by Julien, Aug 28, 2022 · see review
"Camellia did such a great job planning our ideal Vietnam trip." - by sarah, Jul 8, 2022 · see review
"Camellia (local specialist from the Footprint Tarvel agency) made every effort to understand what we were looking for and did an amazing job planning out the itinerary in detail." - by Maureen, May 6, 2022 · see review

Linh Do

(8 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Don't be a tourist, be a traveler. The more I know about new destinations and new places, the more I love Vietnam- my homeland as we have great authentic culture, the most gorgeous mountainous areas with rice terrace fields, the lovely 4 seasons that change around in a year, the best beaches and... read more

Long Dao

(7 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Long specializes in: adventure tours, luxury tours, family vacation, honeymoons, cultural tours, foodie tours, beach breaks
Recent traveler reviews for Long:
"I worked with Long to coordinate my trip through Kim Kim and he was persistently providing me excellent customer care in adjusting the itinerary to fit my needs and checked in on me throughout the trip." - by Tina, Dec 27, 2022 · see review
"We felt it was took too Long to reach the starting destination and lasted too Long." - by joyce, Nov 18, 2022 · see review
"Long was our local specialist and after a little back and forth we landed on an itinerary that fit our travel needs perfectly." - by Amy, Oct 31, 2022 · see review

Huyen Nghiem

(7 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Huyen specializes in: Luxury tours, Adventure Tours, Food Tour, Family Vacation, MICE, Small group tour, Adventure Tours, Biking tours, Trekking Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Huyen:
"Huyen put together an awesome 10 day itinerary that was very responsive to our interests and limitations traveling with 2 kids under 7." - by Kemi, Dec 26, 2022 · see review
"Huyen did an amazing job planning our trip." - by Jillian, Oct 20, 2022 · see review
"Cannot thank Huyen and the team enough for providing a wonderful trip." - by Sam, Jul 24, 2022 · see review

Ashley Tran

(6 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Recent traveler reviews for Ashley:
"To be honest, when researching KimKim tours, I found mixed reviews (mostly due to covid and changes it forced upon past clients), but after filling out the initial query into the trip, I felt Ashley and the AI questionnaire had a great grasp on the type of travelers we were and our expectations for a private, 2 person tour that focused on nature, getting to know local people and food." - by Dana, Jan 5, 2023 · see review
"We had a fantastic trip to Vietnam and really appreciated all the assistance provided by Ashley!" - by Melissa, Jan 1, 2023 · see review
"On our first trip to Vietnam, we wanted to have a nice balance of nature and city trips, learn about culture and explore the cuisine - so we worked with Ashley to build a custom-made itinerary, which turned out to be an unforgettable trip." - by Agnes, Dec 28, 2022 · see review

Hien Do

(5 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Hien specializes in: luxury tours, foodie tours, adventure, honeymoons, family vacations, MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Hien:
"Hien was responsive from the beginning stages of planning to the end of the trip, switching a thing or two in the itinerary as we wished, adjusting pick up times as our flight was delayed, and promptly replying to our inquiries." - by Jacqueline, Jan 1, 2023 · see review
"Hien was my contact since the very beginning." - by Jeremie, Nov 20, 2022 · see review
"Working with Hien Do was an absolute pleasure." - by rani, Jul 29, 2022 · see review

Dat Nguyen

(4 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Dat specializes in: adventure, culture and history, culinary tours, local immersion, nature escapes, beach breaks, honeymoons
Recent traveler reviews for Dat:
"But Dat offered me comfort, support and was able to solve it in the fastest way possible insuring that I had a great trip." - by Razane, Jan 8, 2023 · see review
"Dat our travel advisor put together a beautiful itinerary for us to discover Vietnam (Saigon, Hoi An) and Cambodia (Siem Reap, Pnom Pen - excuse the spelling) in a way where you get a taste of everything like a tasting menu at a Michelin star restaurant." - by Sara, Jan 8, 2023 · see review
"Dat was amazing and was always quick to assist in our planning and final execution of our last minute trip to Vietnam." - by Peter, Dec 13, 2022 · see review

Sens Asia Adivsor

(3 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Sens Asia specializes in: Culture, Cuisine, Local life, Custom-trip, Family vacation
Vietnam is my home and Asia is my backyard where I spent my last 18 years traveling and living in different countries. I’m passionate about culture and local life, food and behind the scene stories. I’m a huge curiosity person so I do love venturing to the unknown destinations and get to know it... read more

Tom Zhou

(2 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Tom specializes in: Honeymoon Travel, Family Travel, Foodie Tour, Adventures, Culture Tour
My passion for travel has taken me to visit all 11 Southeastern Asia countries. 12 years of experience with Odynovo Travel has given me the opportunity to witness some of the world’s most cherished treasures. Such as the unique interactive moment with lovely elephant in Chiang Mai, the ancient... read more

Jack Bartholomew

(2 reviews)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hoi An, Vietnam
Jack specializes in: Culture, History, Adventure, Food, off the beaten track
Passionate about creating epic and meaningful experiences for travelers in Asia. Here to help create and grow income, salaries and businesses for as many people in the countries we work in as we can by operating awesome trips for our travelers. Committed to responsible travel and partnering... read more

Ha Dinh

(1 review)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Ha specializes in: family holidays, romantic trips, classic and culture, adventure, culinary tours, arts and heritage, local villages, nature
I was born and grown in Thai Binh Province, a coastal place that is the hometown of many famous Vietnamese writers and scientists. It is also the motherland of water puppet theatres and music theatre Cheo. Since I was a child, I have always been interested in the culture and arts, and exploring... read more

Trang Thien

(1 review)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Trang specializes in: Indochina Travel
I love travelling, I have travelled to most places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand and I have 9 years of experience working in tourism. I want to assist travellers discover beautiful experiences, landscapes, and cultures. My desire is to create wonderful Asia holidays for all travellers. read more

Dean Hallworth

(1 review)
Vietnam Travel Agent based in England + Palawan
I spent 8 years working and travelling around Southeast Asia and fell in love with everything it has to offer. I enjoy getting off the tourist trail, meeting local people, giving back, travelling responsibly and experiencing a ton of new exciting adventures. read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in China
Terry specializes in: Private and Tailor-Made Tour, History and Culture Tour, Family Tour, Honeymoon Tour, Adventures
I was lucky enough to grow up around travel, and experience some amazing places, from China to Vietnam to Thailand. Travel is my passion and I’m always dreaming of my next trip. After traveling around many different countries with Odynovo Tours and my family, once I was old enough I started to... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Lucy specializes in: family tours, beach vacations, culture exploration, solo travelers, adventure holidays, honeymoon, historical tours, culinary, trekking and nature
My name is Lucy, I live in Hanoi, Vietnam, and I am helping travelers to arrange their dream vacations. Exploring the world has always inspired me, and I have always been looking for opportunities to travel. This led me to work in the travel industry. I started my job 4 years ago as an intern... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” — St. Augustine Traveling gives me a lot of great memories I can always look back on. Getting out of the comfort zone opens the mind to more ideas and possibilities. And while it gives me a peek into how the rest of the world... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Sunny specializes in: Adventures, soft adventures, biking, trekking and tailor-make specialist
Travelling is my great passion and I would like to share it and my beautiful country to friends around the world. I have travelled all Indochina. I have 15 years experience working in tourism. Just let me know what do you like to do and I will find the perfect way to explore the country through... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Minh specializes in: Soft adventures, trekking, cycling, tailor-made trip planner
My favorite quote is “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page” (St. Augustine). I love traveling and sharing experiences with travelers around the world. Travel is to learn more about the life of the locals, not just a holiday and more important is about to keep the... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Kelly specializes in: Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours, Family trips, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours.
I love travel, and always willing to share my experience with more people. Travel to me is a way which I can connect with the world and challenge myself to become a better person. Being able to experience many cultures and meet new people brings me so many great memories which I am able to share... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Lacey specializes in: Honeymoon, Family, Couple Experience
Life is a journey through which we get the happiness and significance of life, and I believe that traveling would be the best way to connect our souls and spirits. That is the reason why I really enjoys spreading my inspiration to my clients and assisting them to create an unforgettable... read more
Vietnam Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Born and raised in Hoi An, I've been working in the travel industry for more than 8 years and found myself deeply rooted in Vietnam's culture and SEA's uniqueness. These days Hoi An is getting back to its track and I get to show people around this incredible place, introducing our very talented... read more

Trip Reviews for Vietnam

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.8
Based on 96 ratings

Northern Vietnam Bliss
Vietnam | Dec 27 - Jan 3, 2023

Dana
Dana C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Just returned from an 8 day trip planned via KimKim to Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay) and could not recommend KimKim and Realistic Asia’s tours more highly. This was my husband and my first time taking an entirely “tour guided” vacation, as we typically plan and organize everything ourselves. To be honest, when researching KimKim tours, I found mixed reviews (mostly due to covid and changes it forced upon past clients), but after filling out the initial query into the trip, I felt... read more

Just returned from an 8 day trip planned via KimKim to Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay) and could not recommend KimKim and Realistic Asia’s tours more highly. This was my husband and my first time taking an entirely “tour guided” vacation, as we typically plan and organize everything ourselves. To be honest, when researching KimKim tours, I found mixed reviews (mostly due to covid and changes it forced upon past clients), but after filling out the initial query into the trip, I felt Ashley and the AI questionnaire had a great grasp on the type of travelers we were and our expectations for a private, 2 person tour that focused on nature, getting to know local people and food. When we received the final quote, the price was not much more than if we were to plan it ourselves, but allowed us to sit back and enjoy rather than deal with the stresses of booking and organizing everything before and during the trip. We did food tours, treks through rice fields, visits with local farmers, tastings of rice wine and tea, train rides, cave tours, cooking lessons, and boat cruises…all of which were scheduled exactly as promised- away from the beaten path, individualized and to our level of care and quality. Ashley checked on us throughout the trip and was prompt in replying to any questions or concerns about the trip before and while it was happening. I would definitely travel through KimKim in the future and have no problem recommending them to others who are looking for a reliable, personalized, and responsive agency to make your next dream vacation become a reality.

Hotel Reviews
Aurora Premium Hotel & Spa

Great location and very friendly, responsive staff. Comfortable rooms and a good spread of food for people of all diets for breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to many restaurants, shops and local sites of interest.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Livitran Express

As far as overnight train rides go, this is one of the most comfortable I’ve been on in SE Asia. The sheets and pillows were very clean and the complimentary snacks and drinks were appreciated. The room was a bit cold in the winter months, but manageable. The rooms were very quiet and we couldn’t hear anyone once they were all in their rooms. The shared bathrooms were surprisingly clean, even at the end of the long journey and I would compare to any average airplane bathroom on a long flight. Stocked with toilet paper and soap as well.

Authenticity & Character
Cute Christmas decorations and an adjustable table lamp made for a nice ambiance at the holidays.
Staff
Great onboarding staff. Had a train staff unlock and open our door as we were about an hour into the trip which was unexpected and unexplained. He said something in Vietnamese then shut the door immediately.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean beds, sheets and fairly clean shared bathrooms
Silk Path Grand Sapa
Lao Cai

Beautiful grounds and architectural details at this hotel. Unfortunately it was extremely foggy our entire stay, but even despite that, the ambiance was incredible. Very kind and caring staff who were attentive and caring in their interactions. The room was large and the bed was a dream to sleep in. Bathroom could use some more ventilation and the drain in the bathtub was very slow. Food at breakfast was amazing and we were spoiled for choice of delicious options. The spa experience was one of a kind and we wished we had more time to enjoy the amazing facilities there- hot and cool plunge pools, sauna, herbal bath and excellent massages. We took the free shuttle into the city center, which was a short trip and always on time. Would highly recommend this hotel as a peaceful and gorgeous spot to start and end your days when exploring Sapa.

Authenticity & Character
Very nicely decorated and attention put into everything from the elevator walls to the high quality furniture.
Location
Just outside of town and up a hill for amazing views. Shuttle regularly takes you into city center if necessary.
Staff
Very attentive and friendly staff in all locations of the hotel- front desk, breakfast, Italian restaurant, spa, drivers.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All spaces were warm and cozy despite the super cold temperatures. We slept soundly and felt pampered in this hotel.
Era Cruises
Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi

A nice, medium sized boat to cruise Halong bay in. The staff were very kind and hospitable, paying attention to details and making sure each group was taken care of in a similar fashion. All activities were run to plan and on time. The boat furnishings, floors and decor were a bit run down, and some repairs and updates would be helpful, but overall a beautiful boat and setting to spend a night. Our room was by far the best part! It was HUGE for a cruise and had an amazing bathroom with large rain shower, beautiful soaking run by the window, lounge chairs on our private deck and fabulous Japanese toilets. The bed was large and comfy and the heating worked efficiently for us during the cold nights. We had a spa treatment which was nice, although the space was also a bit musty and could use some updates to decor. Food was plentiful and the staff did a great job accommodating my vegetarian needs.

Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi Evening Street Food Tour
Hanoi

Super full after this short tour of Hanoi specialty foods. We loved the variety of spots our guide took us and how he gauged where to go next based on our preferences and thoughts. Vegetarian and non-veg options were available at all stops. Our guide was very friendly and easy to laugh with, ask questions and trust for other suggestions to check out during the rest of our stay.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking around with a local guide where we stayed was helpful in gathering our bearings for the rest of the trip.
Explore the Vietnamese Countryside on a Ba Vi Eco Tour
Hanoi

Wonderful variety of activities, scenery and authentic experiences with local people. We enjoyed tasting the rice wine, tea, and SO MUCH food local food (for vegetarians and non). While we didn’t get to ride bikes due to rain, we didn’t feel like that diluted the trip. Our guide was kind, chatty, and helped us in translating and playing games or asking questions with our hosts at each spot. We felt very welcome and while I know there are other tourists who do come to this area, we felt like we were the only ones there and only saw one other small group of expats at lunch. We are grateful for this tour and the insight it gave us into local daily life in the countryside.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half day Taphin red Dao hill tribe village
Sapa

The walk was mostly on paved roads and our guide was very quiet on the first day. We were challenged to know what to ask and weren’t provided a lot of information. The walk was peaceful and we did meet some local woman artisans, but we felt like their goods were machine made, wrapped in plastic for loads of tourists, and it didn’t quite feel authentic other than seeing one of their homes briefly. We would have rather learned how to make something with them or played games with the local kids than be haggled to buy something most of the walk.

Quality of Experience
The location seemed a bit lack luster. Just walking on a road people drive on most of the time.
Food
Excellent lunch and variety of local options to try
Guides, Drivers and Staff
First day our guide was very quiet and shy. We didn’t feel her as chatty so seemed less knowledgeable than other guides we’ve had.
Transport
We were told that we didn’t have a driver to take us back to the hotel after lunch. After questioning this, we were told actually never mind and that it could be arranged, but my husband could not leave his bag in the van during lunch because our driver may change.
Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing
Sapa

A great day of trekking through the countryside and enjoying the beauty of the rice paddies. It was extremely muddy, so I appreciated our guide’s suggestion to rent rain boots for the day’s excursion. The first two villages of the hikes were east walks on paved roads and footpaths, but hardly anyone except us out walking. The walk to the last village was through the rice paddies and very challenging to navigate in the thick mud and hills. Two very capable and kind local women held my hand through much of this section of the trek and saved me many times from face-planting into the mud! Our guide seemed more relaxed than the previous day which made for a more enjoyable, fun experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Great veg and non veg options at the end of the hike to fuel us through the rest of the day
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Same driver at start and finish of day
Dining at Comet restaurant (Aurora Hanoi hotel)
Hanoi

Had NYE dinner here. Excellent views of the city. Upon entering, we were seated right next to another couple even though there were two top tables available across the room. We asked to be seated there instead for our privacy and the other couples. We were told this was not possible after much discussion. When ordering a bottle of wine, we were brought the wrong bottle that was not on the menu and told it was the only one. My husband went to ask management about it, as the service staff were not able to explain the situation. We ended up ordering beer and wine by the glass instead. The vegetarian food was extremely plentiful but it was all brought out at once so much of it was cold before I could eat it. My husband, on the other hand, was only brought one dish and a salad, which seemed miserly compared to all of the vegetarian dishes I was brought. We had to leave the table multiple times to find staff and order more drinks or ask for plates to be cleared. Overall, it was an average meal. The staff were trying but they seemed overwhelmed and inattentive for such a big night of celebrations.

Quality of Experience
Badly timed dishes, staff who were inattentive and not knowledgeable about the menu.
Food
Dark & Bright Cave - Halong Bay - Hanoi (Era)
Ha Long Bay

Beautiful but a very short experience. The “dark” cave was closed so we only toured the “light” cave which was not big. The rower was amazing and worked so hard. Despite the rain and fog, it was still peaceful and gorgeous. Our tour took us about ten minutes earlier than other boats did and it made a HUGE difference to be the first ones out on the water. When we returned, the dock was crammed with tourists. Enjoyable but i would have liked a longer ride and to have seen more than one small cave.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023

Dear my beloved guest,
Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such a great review. It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company.
Looking forward to serving you in future trip to our country Vietnam and other Indochina countries.
Best wishes!
Ashley

vietnam north to south
Vietnam | Dec 18 - Jan 1, 2023

Jessie
Jessie C.
Dixon, CA | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

we had a wonderful trip to vietnam for 15 days , Our specialist Ha helped me plan the trip . we conversed many texts and she answered all my questions in detail. we first went to Hanoi, the Halong bay for overnight stay, then Hue, Hoi An, Danang , HCM city then to Siem Reap Angkor Wat . we booked our international flight ourselves, but Ha arranged all internal flights, from Hanoi to Hue , then Danang to HCM city , then HCM city to Siem Reap. the flight arrangements were very smoothly . all... read more

we had a wonderful trip to vietnam for 15 days , Our specialist Ha helped me plan the trip . we conversed many texts and she answered all my questions in detail. we first went to Hanoi, the Halong bay for overnight stay, then Hue, Hoi An, Danang , HCM city then to Siem Reap Angkor Wat . we booked our international flight ourselves, but Ha arranged all internal flights, from Hanoi to Hue , then Danang to HCM city , then HCM city to Siem Reap. the flight arrangements were very smoothly . all our guides were very attentive and all drivers drove very safely. total we had 7 guides throughout our trip , all very professional and spoke good enough English to understand

Hotel Reviews
Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Somerset Grand Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Era Cruises
Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Indochine Palace
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Pavillon Hoi An Luxury Resort & Spa
Authenticity & Character
Location
not in the downtown area
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Somerset Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Ho Chi Minh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa

needs to update the interior

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Hanoi Full day city (S) - water puppet show
Hanoi

Our guide Cheung was very attentive, answered all our questions, took us many places

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ha Dinh
Ha
Ha Dinh
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Dear Jessie,

Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience. Thanks again for the review and for being such a great customer.

Hope to see you again in other Indochina countries in future!

Best regards,
Ha

If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, choo...
Vietnam | Dec 18 - Dec 29, 2022

Jacqueline
Jacqueline S.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2023

If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, choose Realistic Asia! We were so so pleased with them! This is the first time using KimKim, and we were a little bit concerned that they would create a mainstream trip plan for us, but WOW, it surpassed our expectations!!

Hien was responsive from the beginning stages of planning to the end of the trip, switching a thing or two in the itinerary as we wished, adjusting pick up times as our flight was delayed, and promptly replying to our inquiries.... read more

If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, choose Realistic Asia! We were so so pleased with them! This is the first time using KimKim, and we were a little bit concerned that they would create a mainstream trip plan for us, but WOW, it surpassed our expectations!!

Hien was responsive from the beginning stages of planning to the end of the trip, switching a thing or two in the itinerary as we wished, adjusting pick up times as our flight was delayed, and promptly replying to our inquiries. We are a family of four (parents and teenagers) wanting to focus on Vietnam's culture, (street) food, outdoors and farming traditions. We were impressed by the way she planned the attractions because they didn't feel repetitive, nor overwhelming. There was a good flow from one day to another. We went to Hanoi/outskirts, Halong Bay, Hoi An/outskirts and HCMC/Mekong.

Some of her local guide/operators were worth mentioning: Mr. Quang, in Hanoi had just the right balance of good humor, information and respect; Mrs. Ann in Hoi An was kind and a patient translator as I had many questions to the farmers at the Thanh Dong organic farm, and Nana, from Vietnam Vintage Vespa, who was gentle, fun and very personable, and provided the most memorable food tour through the alley's of HCMC (your teenagers will love this!)

The hotels all offered a wonderful breakfast spread in the morning. Del Vostro in Hanoi was our favorite, as far as quality and customer service, but I can't forget to mention that we really enjoyed the rooftop bar/sauna/amenities at the Cochin Zen, in HCMC.

I feel like this review could go on and on because this trip really crossed all the "ts" for us, but I'll list a few more highlights without giving too much away:

- Food tour with Mr. Quang in Hanoi, including a surprising need-to-know-basis home that serves as a family restaurant, where we ate at a table in someone's bedroom. We also enjoyed that he included a stop at the Vietnamese Women's Museum (yes!) in between restaurants and pagodas.
- A day trip to the Ba Vi eco village, where we visited small producers of all sorts of things. We rode bikes from one house to the next, entering their homes, seeing their crops and animals, learning about the work they do, then having a cooking class and being treated with a truly delicious lunch. Amazing!!
-Kayaking in Ha Long Bay - absolutely gorgeous!
-Hoi An Ancient City - we had no idea of how picturesque and lantern-enchanting this little gem of a city is. What a great surprise! Make sure you have space in your camera roll!
- The night Vespa food tour in HCMC (or Saigon, if you're in the South) - again, it really gave us a much better sense of the city as we moved from one district to the next quite easily.

Hotel Reviews
Dal Vostro Hotel & Spa
Hanoi

Beautiful boutique hotel in an older building. They did a good job creating charm from the entrance to the bedrooms. I confess I was hoping for more in terms of their spa area/massages but this didn't impact my rating. The cleaningness, style and functioning of the facility, the comfort of our bed (the best mattress,) the breakfast, the attention from the staff (concierge Tony was super and articulate) and the location all contributed to my rating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Renea Cruises Halong
Hon Gai, Ha Long

We had an enjoyable stay at the Renea cruise. The staff was attentive and the boat was comfortable enough. We were overjoyed by the surrounding Ha Long Bay and the amazing kayak trip/cave tour. The boat is a bit dated, but charming. The food was plenty but not the best and we found hair in it a couple of times. The guide was very sweet and eager, if not a bit too enthusiastic. It's taking a 3-star because it was decent, but a bit old.

Le Pavillon Hoi An Paradise Hotel & Spa
Hoi An

Very good hotel, spacious, clean, offering an excellent breakfast spread, a (non-heated) pool, and courteous staff. The rooms are nicely decorated, but I'm not giving them 5 stars because our bedroom had a bit of a smell. We think it came from the (beautiful spa-like) bathroom because the set up didn't exactly drain the water very well. I mean, it was a gorgeous bathroom with sliding doors, perfect wall tiling, awesome looking bathtub but a shower without doors and the water splattered everywhere. They should probably consider making it a bit more functional.

Cochin Zen Hotel

A serene boutique hotel in the busy District 1 Saigon. The moment you come into the hotel, you feel comfortable and safe - the decor, the lighting, the service (they bring you a refreshing tea.) The breakfast is excellent. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable. I wasn't impressed by the bathroom, in particular the bathtub/shower. The tub was way too high to get in, and the shower would splash water on the floor. The water pressure is fabulous, but they should consider it when designing a half-enclosed shower because it'll splash on the floor and make a mess. This hotel offered a top floor bar on a deck with a small (non-heated) pool and a nice view. A great place to relax, have a drink or dinner. I used their steam room and my family used their small efficient gym. We liked it.

Activity Review
Ho Chi Minh City Vespa Food Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

This tour was simply the highlight of Saigon for us. If you have teenagers, they will love it. Nana started the tour by assuring that we were all safe, and the four drivers were not speeding. Given that traffic in Vietnam is quite intense and...crazy for western standards, I caught myself thinking that I was being the most irresponsible and the coolest mom at the same time! Nana made us feel extremely comfortable. She is so enthusiastic and personable. "Let me tell you about my city," she started by sharing a bit of history of HCMC and about her family past generations, that was a nice touch. She created a real authentic food tour through streets and alleys of Saigon, as she likes to call it. "This is how locals eat." She took us to have some traditional food, seafood, dessert, and to have a drink at a pub and watch some live music. That was so unexpected! Oh, look forward to "happy water" in your tour! Overall excellent service. This was A++ to my kids. I felt like I was in the original Blade Runner movie, totally immersed in various streets and alleys of Saigon.

Quality of Experience
Personality, enthusiasm, eagerness to help and make us feel comfortable. She took many pictures of our family so we didn't have to spend time taking photos, but hanging out instead.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Competent drivers, courteous, excellent service.
Transport
Brand new vespas! They did a whole tutorial of how to mount/dismount the Vespas.
Local specialist: Do Hien
Do
Do Hien
Local specialist in Vietnam | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

Dear my beloved traveler,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review that motivates our team a lot (will pass it to them) and helps us further develop our services as well. We are so happy that your family completely enjoyed the trip. We have worked hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers and are extremely happy that we successfully did that for your trip.
Thank you again for choosing us for this family trip to Vietnam! I hope to see you... read more

Dear my beloved traveler,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review that motivates our team a lot (will pass it to them) and helps us further develop our services as well. We are so happy that your family completely enjoyed the trip. We have worked hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers and are extremely happy that we successfully did that for your trip.
Thank you again for choosing us for this family trip to Vietnam! I hope to see you on the next vacation to South-east Asia in the future.
Wish your family a happy and successful new year!
Hien

Amazing trip to Vietnam
Vietnam | Dec 26 - Dec 28, 2022

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Melissa J.
Santa Clara, CA | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2023

We had a fantastic trip to Vietnam and really appreciated all the assistance provided by Ashley! She was very accommodating and patient as we requested a few modifications to our itinerary as we became more educated on the options.

She was extremely responsive and informative, and I would highly recommend both Ashley and Kimkim! read more

We had a fantastic trip to Vietnam and really appreciated all the assistance provided by Ashley! She was very accommodating and patient as we requested a few modifications to our itinerary as we became more educated on the options.

She was extremely responsive and informative, and I would highly recommend both Ashley and Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa

Great hotel in a great location. Restaurant and service throughout were top-notch!

Authenticity & Character
Top notch service. Aesthetically pleasing rooms
Location
Central to main points of interest
Staff
Excellent service on all fronts
Cleanliness & Comfort
Would not recommend a room on top floor
Orchid Trendy Cruise
Hai Phong

Had a lovely experience in magical Halong Bay!

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

Dear my beloved client,
Thanks so much for your review! I am very thrilled that your family enjoyed the trip. It was a great pleasure for me and our team to host you on this holiday. Your feedback is highly appreciated, it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable holidays for future clients.
Hope to see you again in other Indochina countries in future.
Happy holidays to your family!
Ashley

Most wonderful vacation in Vietnam!
Vietnam | Dec 18 - Dec 26, 2022

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Agnes S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

On our first trip to Vietnam, we wanted to have a nice balance of nature and city trips, learn about culture and explore the cuisine - so we worked with Ashley to build a custom-made itinerary, which turned out to be an unforgettable trip. She has been most helpful to accommodate all our needs, quickly turned around every request and also supported when we had some emergencies due to a forgotten luggage while in Vietnam, always checking in to ensure we enjoy it all. Mr Tu, our tour guide... read more

On our first trip to Vietnam, we wanted to have a nice balance of nature and city trips, learn about culture and explore the cuisine - so we worked with Ashley to build a custom-made itinerary, which turned out to be an unforgettable trip. She has been most helpful to accommodate all our needs, quickly turned around every request and also supported when we had some emergencies due to a forgotten luggage while in Vietnam, always checking in to ensure we enjoy it all. Mr Tu, our tour guide took us to wonderful places and helped us experience the life of the local people in very unique ways. It was real fun travelling with Tu, he explained all we wanted to know about history and culture, and was extremely flexible when we had special requests to explore & try things outside the itinerary - all to ensure we get the most out of our trip! Highlights of our trip: Pu Loung trekking and village tour, boat rides, Hoi An trip, cooking class with Madam Ai. We highly recommend it all!

Hotel Reviews
Aira Boutique Hoi An Hotel & Villa
Hoi An
Authenticity & Character
Really nicely done design, lovely garden and pools
Location
By the most beautiful beach, close to town
Staff
Super nice & helpful staff - we left a luggage behind and they immediately sent someone with a bike to catch us at the airport, we are most grateful for their kindness!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pu Luong Retreat
Thanh Hoa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful design
Location
Right at the city center, but still very peaceful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
PVT Culinary Experience With Chef
Hanoi

We started with a small tour to the local market, which was really great to learn about all the ingredients. Then Madam Ei gave us an incredible class making super yummy dishes in her own kitchen - most wonderful chef and amazing person, we are very lucky to learn from her.

Quality of Experience
Amazing menu and unforgettable cooking experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Madam Ei is the most wonderful chef
Transport
Trekking to Kho Muong and Uoi Villages
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Quality of Experience
Just the perfect length of walking in the jungle and amongst the village, also went to a cave which was truly beautiful.
Food
We had lunch in a remote village, was so yummy and collected our own oranges from a garden
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The local guide accompanied us on the trip
Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Dear Agnes,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review that motivates our team a lot. We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your trip. We work hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers. Thank you so much for choosing us for this trip to Vietnam! I hope to see you on the next vacation to South-east Asia in the future.
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Ashley