Kimkim Trip Reviews for Vietnam

Our trip to Vietnam was out of this world! The trip planning was super easy with Camellia, and she accommodated all our ideas on the trip plan. We had absolutely no issues on the trip! The smoothest trip I have had in my life! All our guides and drivers were amazing and super nice. Shoutout to Daniel in Hanoi and Thanh in HCM City. We visited Hanoi, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay and HCM City. We had tours every day; our favorites were the Mekong Delta Tour, where we stopped by a local shop and enjoyed some tea and local fruits and bought handmade coconut candy; we also loved our Ha Long Bay Cruise; our guide, Cong was AMAZING and it was super fun, one of the highlights of the trip was kayaking to a beach and swimming in Ha Long Bay. Ninh Binh was also out of this world; I recommend it 100%! We did a two-hour hike with Daniel in Pu Luong, despite it not being harvest time, the rice paddies looked stunning, filled with water. The sunset reflecting on them prompted us to appreciate the beauty of nature, and witnessing the dedicated work of the locals in the area only deepened our admiration. Our hotels were all super good! The locations were super central, allowing us to walk around in our free time. We also had the Footprint Travel team check on us every few days, which was super valuable. We also enjoyed the gastronomy, history, and culture of Vietnam! It's such a BEAUTIFUL country with the sweetest people. It's definitely on my list to go back and explore other areas. Thank you, Camellia, for this amazing trip that my mom and I will forever remember!

Hotel Reviews

MK Premier Boutique

It has a central location and has super nice staff! Also has a super nice rooftop for drinks.

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Pu Luong Valley Home

Thanh Hoa

You will wake up to the most beautiful sunrise ever! Expect some insects around the area as it is in the middle of nature, however, the room was really big and they have a super nice common area.

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Tam Coc Boutique Garden

Ninh Binh

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Renea Cruises Halong

Hon Gai, Ha Long

The cruise is AMAZING! It has super nice staff and super fun as all the activities are for all the people on the cruise. As it is a small cruise, it allows you to meet other travelers and we had the best guide ever! The food was also really good!

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Sanouva Saigon

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Hanoi and walking street food tour

Hanoi

I loved that our guide took us to places we probably would not have found ourselves. Our favorites were the Green Papaya Salad and the cooked rice cakes

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A day trip to the fertile Mekong delta, Ben Tre

Ho Chi Minh City

One of our favorite tours! The people in the Mekong were the nicest! The highlight was visiting a coconut candy workshop where we bought local products!

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Hanoi City Tour of Capital of Vietnam

Hanoi

This tour was really complete; we started with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you can not take any photos but it is pretty impressive. Our guide was super informative and told us everything about Vietnam's recent history and Ho Chi Minh's role. Then we visited the Temple of Literature, which was super pretty and interesting. We enjoyed local lunch and then we could choose between a museum or a prison. We chose the prison, which was also super interesting! We ended the day with a water puppet show and a cyclo ride around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. It was a really complete tour!

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Transfer to Mai Chau, Hiking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Mai Chau was a complete surprise for us! We stopped there for a short hike around the rice paddy fields and had lunch there. It is a super beautiful village and a great first contact with nature. It was good that we only went there for lunch as apparently it gets quite busy with tourists and locals, and we also went on a Monday, which really helped! The food and the views were amazing. Then we drove to Pu Luong, which was astonishing. The hike was beautiful, and it was great that our guide gave us the option on how long we wanted the hike to last, we decided on 2 hours, and it was the best option, as the route we took gave us the most amazing views.

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Don Village to Ninh Binh & Tràng An

Ninh Binh

The boat ride in Ninh Binh was beautiful, it lasted for two hours, and we went through four different natural caves, which was one of the highlights!

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Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long bay welcome on board

Ha Long Bay

One of the highlights of our trip was our Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise. The boat was super comfortable and cosy as we where not many people. The crew was super nice, and our guide was amazing! Kayaking to the beach and swimming in the bay was a memory we will always remember

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More cruising on the bay - back to Hanoi then transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to HCM City

Vietnam

It was really special the cave visit we did as we ended up in a beach with amazing views! We also had a super fun cooking class back on the cruise.

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HCM City - Cu Chi tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

The Cu Chi tunnels were really fun and interesting! It is a long drive from the city but totally worth it! We enjoyed an amazing lunch with our guide (not included in the tour), who took us to a great restaurant he knew. Our HCM City tour was also really good!

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Big shoutout to our guide, Thanh!

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First time we have used a travel agency and guides for the entire trip and it was great way to fit a lot in 2 weeks. Really enjoyed the locations and the guides & drivers who supported our holiday. The guides were from different backgrounds and ages which really was great to see the different perspectives on the country of Vietnam. as we moved from North to South.
We really enjoyed SaPa and the landscape which was incredible. The mix of organised and free time was very good so we could chill out or hire a scooter to see more sites if we wanted.
Communication was excellent and always willing to share insights and other aspects once the guides got to know our interests.

Trang did an excellent job of organizing my first trip to North Vietnam. She listened to all of my requests and ensures all of the details were complete. She made herself available during my entire stay and took care of any requests or questions. I was very impressed with the level of service I was provided.

We really enjoyed the experience with Kimkim, and had everything planned before your trip, we just had time to enjoy the beautiful country. Everything was perfect, since the planning with Hue, our local guide in Hanoi, Mr Cau, and after in Hoi An, Ly. That’s perfect!!!

Hotel Review

Hanoi Pearl Hotel

Hanoi

Very well located, but it’s not exactly a 4 stars hotel.

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Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave)

Vietnam

It was really amazing this day. All the places we went is pretty beautiful nature.

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There are lots of areas that need improvement like the quality of guide service . There fluency in English and knowledge about the country etc . Also certain actions taken by them like putting me on a motor bike even though I was reluctant as I was dizzy . This would impact safety concerns( Sapa) . Also the quality of the hotel in Hoi An. Also removing the visit to the tunnels in Saigon from the itinerary. Thanks

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Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi

The service at the breakfast buffet was amazing ! The staff was very kind and accommodating. The staff at the front desk was sloppy and never welcomed us with a welcome drink .

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Topas Ecolodge

sapa

The Topas lodge was literally heaven on earth ! Great staff , food service and cleanliness..

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Capella Cruise

Halong

We had a comfortable cruise ! Good staff

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Aira Boutique Hoi An Hotel & Villa

Hoi An

This place was a let down . We had a room up in the attic . The front lobby , passages smelts of food and oil . Not impressed!

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Hotel Majestic Saigon

Ho Chi Minh

Perfect location in district one . Friendly staff , clean rooms .

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Hanoi Fullday City Tour with Train Track Coffee Enjoying

Hanoi

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Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)

Hanoi

Good street food tour .

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Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages

Sapa

The guide decide to put us on motorbikes without helmets . It was a safety concern

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Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)

Ha Long Bay

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Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau (Capella)

Ha Long Bay

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Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)

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Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City

Major improvement needed ! Guide needs to be fluent in English and also have depth of knowledge of history . Also we were under the impression the tunnels were increased in the tour . However we never got to see them !

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Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)

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Trang's itinerary exceeded our expectation! It was our first time in Vietnam and Trang provided us an unforgettable trip, filled with memories that will last a life time. My favorite experience was the overnight cruise tour of Ha Long Bay. The limestone rocks were breathtaking and it was so romantic to the the sunset and the light of the moon on the rocks at night. We also enjoyed taking a Sampa through the caves, swimming in the bay and they even taught us how to make fresh spring rolls! We had two city tour guides on the trip (one for Hoi An and Ha Noi) and both were very friendly, talkative, willing to take our picture and explore things that caught our eye. Our favorite hotel was Palm Garden Resort where we had excellent service, food, a private beach and one of the best massages at the spa. Overall, we really enjoyed learning about the culture, history food and we can't wait to come back.

My holiday in Vietnam was organized perfectly.
I visited Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An. Hanoi & Halong Bay ( Erina Cruise).
Every hotel excellent, all trip , privet transport on time .
I am very happy that I chose Kimkim.
Ashley is the best agent, She organize my trip perfect and communication.
She is lovely and very helpful.
I recommend 100%

Hien planned a fantastic trip to Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, and Hanoi. Her prompt communication, insightful questions, and seamless coordination made the experience exceptional. All her travel partners were punctual, and she excelled in ensuring everything went smoothly throughout the trip. Every penny was well-spent, and I highly endorse her services.

Activity Reviews

Cap La - Ha Long International Port (Renea cruise)

Ha Long Bay

Highlighting the positives, the trip featured breathtaking sceneries, delightful cuisine, and an incredibly friendly crew providing excellent service. On the downside, the cruise was limited to two areas, with extended periods at anchor. The tightly scheduled activities felt somewhat obligatory. Additionally, there was no fishing village, only an abandoned area where locals sold pearls and souvenirs.

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Join Cooking Class and Market Tour in Hanoi

Hanoi

Enjoyed a delightful experience going to the local market for food shopping and cooking afterward. Our guide and instructor, Apple, infused the session with positive energy, wit, and valuable insights on maximizing the potential of ingredients. Definitely considering trying this at home.

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Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)

Hanoi

A fantastic night walking tour exploring old Hanoi, with stops at local eateries favored by locals. The delicious food makes it an experience worth savoring.

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FIVE STARS!

My travel companion, Suzanne Michael, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Hien at Realistic Asia. First, Hien and her staff were always immediately responsive (even on weekends despite the 10-12 hours time difference) and helpful as we planned the 20-day trip from Seattle, WA to Vietnam and Laos.

Suzanne worked on most of the planning with Hien. Suzanne had received several suggestions from friends who had travelled in Vietnam and Laos. Hien and her team carefully created an itinerary that included Suzanne's suggested sites and areas to visit. Hien also provided very useful suggestions for visiting other areas, taking into account seasonal weather, the physical requirements (e.g., walking up trails in Sapa), and the logistics of visiting a myriad of places. The trip required knowledgeable trip planners who were familiar with the type of transportation required between sites, length of travel days, and realistically, given our ages (70's), how to visit as many of the sites as possible within our 20-days trip schedule.

Hien arranged all the hotel accommodations, guides, and drivers; and made complex, important logistical suggestions involving domestic/international airlines and long-distance drivers. During our travels – all the logistical arrangements she made worked seamlessly.

The accommodations Hien and her team booked for us in Hanoi, Hue, and Luang Prabang were wonderful. The staff in each hotel were warm, welcoming, and very helpful. Hotels were very well-maintained and perfectly located for the site visits we planned. The guides were excellent - extremely knowledgeable of the historical and geographical sites we visited, and very proud of their culture and history. They shared so much with us, we loved their enthusiasm and learned much from them.

When Suzanne became ill with severe gastroenteritis, dehydration, and nausea, Hien immediately found us alternate accommodations (to supplement our reserved stays at original hotels in Luang Prabang, and Hanoi), and assisted with the flight from Laos to Vietnam. She also arranged a guide and driver to assist us in Hanoi upon arrival from Laos.

Hien was always in touch with us as we endured our difficult illness situation - she made sure that we were accommodated as comfortably as possible. She also ensured that we had a guide and driver to the Hanoi airport on our home journey. The guide was very efficient. Because Suzanne was very weak, the guide made sure that we got through the Hanoi airport check-in as efficiently as possible and arranged for a wheelchair to get her to the boarding gate and to have a wheelchair at subsequent airports in Hanoi, Taipei and Seattle airports.

Since returning to the USA, Hien has maintained contact to check on Suzanne's health, and to work closely with us to provide the myriad documentation required by our travel insurance companies to get reimbursement.

Suzanne and I are deeply grateful to Hien and her team for their knowledge and skill in creating our itinerary, and for their support and follow-up during this very difficult period of illness. We highly recommend her, Realistic Asia and Kim Kim to others interested in traveling to SE Asia, and give Hien, Realistic and Kim Kim five stars.

Best regards, Barb Crook

Suzanne · Nov 17
Barb says it all - Hien was just terrific in planning our trip and in helping us when I fell ill. She and her staff are outstanding travel agents, and extremely thoughtful in working with her clients. I enthusiastically recommend her services and her agency. Hien, many many thanks for all you have done for us. I will always be deeply grateful. Warm wishes, Suzanne

Dat was very helpful and responsive, we had a great journey with really no issues.

We had a superb trip. Lacey was excellent and whenever there was an issue she addressed it quickly and calmly. The guides provided were excellent and knowledgeable. The whole trip ran smoothly. I cannot recommend highly enough Lacey and her team

Hotel Reviews

Indochine Lan Ha Cruise

Hai Phong

Very comfortable boat. I am fraud my expectations were for a cruse round Ha Long bay, that wasn’t to be the case we spent more time on the tender boat going to the boat, visiting caves and returning from the boat. Not what I was expectinh

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Mai House Saigon

HCMC

Lovely hotel wish we could have stayed longer

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Hanoi Allure Hotel

Wonderful hotel in the middle of the old quarter of Hanoi, but wonderfully quiet

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Green Bay Resort Phu Quoc

Amazing hotel, our room, a beach front villa was spectacular. Be aware this is a quiet hotel, the nearest village/town is a good 20 minute walk, but for us it was brilliant. The staff were helpful, but sadly their English wasn’t that good, which lead to a few mistakes, that were quickly corrected once pointed out.

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Aliana Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa (Ex: Aira Boutique Sapa Hotel)

Sapa

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Hanoi Full Day City Exploration

Hanoi

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Arrival in Hanoi - Transfer to Halong Bay by private car

Vietnam

Very smooth driver waiting at the right time for us.

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Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa - night train to Hanoi (private 2 berth cabin)

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My traveling companion, Suzanne Michael, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Hien at Realistic Asia. First, Hien and her staff were always immediately responsive and helpful as we planned the 20 day trip from Seattle, WA to Vietnam and Laos. Suzanne worked on most of the planning with Hien; she had gotten several suggestions from friends who had travelled in Vietnam and Laos. Hien and her team carefully created an itinerary that included Suzanne's suggested sites and areas to visit, arranged all the hotel accommodations, guides, and drivers, and made complex, important logistical suggestions involving domestic/international airlines and long- distance drivers.

Hien provided very useful suggestions for visiting the areas, carefully considering seasonal weather issues, the physical requirements (eg: walking up trails in Sapa), and the logistics of visiting a myriad of places. The trip required knowledgeable trip planners who were familiar with the type of transportation required between sites, length of travel days, and realistically, given our ages (70's) how to visit as many of the sites as possible within our 20 day trip schedule.

The accommodations Hien and her team arranged in Hanoi, Hue, and Luang Prabang were wonderful. The staff in each hotel were warm, welcoming and very helpful. Hotels were very well-maintained and perfectly located for the site visits we planned. The guides were excellent - extremely knowledgeable of the historical and geographical sites we visited, very proud of their culture and history. They shared so much with us; we loved their enthusiasm and learned from them.

When my travel companion became ill with severe gastroenteritis, dehydration, and nausea, Hien immediately found us alternate accommodations (to supplement our reserved stays at original hotels in Luang Prabang and Hanoi), and assisted with the flight from Laos to Vietnam (arranged guide and driver to assist us in Hanoi upon arrival). Hien was always in touch with us as we endured our difficult illness situation - she made sure that we were accommodated as comfortably as possible. She also ensured that we had a guide and driver to the Hanoi airport on our home journey. The guide was very efficient. Because Suzanne was very weak, the guide made sure that we got through the airport check-in as efficiently as possible and arranged for a wheelchair to get her to the boarding gate (my companion used a wheelchair in Hanoi, Taipei and Seattle airports).

Since returning to the USA, Hien has maintained contact and worked closely with us to provide the myriad documentation required by our travel insurance companies to get reimbursement. Finally, Suzanne Michael and I are deeply grateful to Hien and her team for their knowledge and skill in creating our itinerary, and for their support and follow-up during this very difficult period of illness. We will highly recommend her, Realistic Asia and Kim Kim to others interested in traveling to SE Asia. Best regards, Barb Crook

The trip went off okay. The pluses were the transfers , as they were all on time and the accommodations all were amazing! There was a few small issues with Quan our guide in Hanoi. First it was hard to understand him at times and we know he didn't understand us a lot of the times we asked questions. We understand English was his second language however when you are assigning a guide to an English speaking group you should make sure they have and understand enough English to carry out their tour successfully. In addition to the language barrier we felt Quan wasn't as truthful as he could/should have been. We felt, at times, that he was making up answers just to provide one when he should have just said he didn't know the answer or understand the questions. In addition to these issues our guide feel asleep numerous times when we were in route to different places. We understand that he didn't need to provide constant commentary the entire time however he should have been available for us if and when we wanted to ask something about the sights...instead we resisted because we didn't want to wake him.

In regard to the tour itself, we had issues with the bike portion of the tour. We thought, according to the description, that the village tour was going to be in a quiet remote/rural area however the first portion of the ride was through a very busy village and we had to keep dodging motorbikes/cycles, cars and trucks which wasn't just dangerous but NO FUN! The second portion of the bike ride, through the flower village, was a little less trafficed however because of the season we didn't see the flowers in bloom so you should either offer this tour when the flowers are in season or disclose to the tourists/customers that seeing flowers will be dependent upon the season.

Another issue we had was the fact that most of the restaurants that we visited were also visited by many other tour buses therefore the restaurants were busy, causing our meals to come out at different times even to the point that sometime one person would be finished with his/her meal before others even get theirs. In regard to the restaurants choices should be given to the travelers and they shouldn't have to go to the same restaurants that all other tour buses go too.

Now that I have expressed my disappointment in the tour I will say that there were some really great highlights to the tour. One was the Halong Bay cruise. Not only was it an amazingly beautiful but our guy Thai was amazing as well, we really enjoyed him. But by far we truly LOVED Micky our guide in Cambodia. He was funny, truthful, provided picture images to go along with his verbal explanations and was all around a very good guide.

Vietnam was our third trip with Kimkim and all three of them were a success. At planning stage it is very useful that there are already many sample trip plans available, so final plan can be reached fairly quickly. In our case already first proposal from Mr. Minh was very good, so later we did very little tuning till our final trip plan.
From organisational point of view trip execution was flowless! All events were prompt, guides knowledgeable and drivers professional. During whole trip we had regular WhatsApp communication with local team, so we always had a feeling that we are in good hands.

The trip was amazing. Long did such a fabulous job on every level. There was not one part of the trip that wasn't fabulous. The people of Vietnam are friendly, hard working, funny and just a joy to be around. The culture, history and determination of Vietnam's people should not be missed. We had several great guides and drivers. Special thanks to

Alex
Willie
Jackie
Mr Wee

Our guides saw to every detail and ensure we had a blast. I loved the entire trip but you absolutely must take a vespa tour around Hanoi. We visited small villages, ate with friendly amazing people, visited cities and so many wonderful places. It is definitely a return destination.

A special thanks to Kimkim and Long. He did such an amazing job setting this up. He put up with tons of questions and made sure it was perfect (which it was). I will continue to use Kimkim for any adventure. Thank you Long! You are the best!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi - MGallery

Perfect location in the old quarter! breakfast was amazing and the staff incredible.

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Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa

Lao Cai

I wish I could have spent more time here. The hotel is amazing and the spa and pool were awesome!

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Pu Luong Retreat

Thanh Hoa

This is a great place surrounded by rice fields and friendly people. We did a 10 mile hike around small villages and it was simply amazing. This was a great place.

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Tam Coc Garden Resort

Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province

This is a gem of the wild.

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Capella Cruise

Halong

This was a great adventure. I enjoyed the Kayaking the most. The schedule is tight and timely but it was an amazing experience.

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Pilgrimage Village Hue

Hue

Hue was probably my favorite place on the trip and this hotel and staff were by far my favorite. Everyone was good but this hotel was in a perfect location and a perfect staff.

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Anantara Hoi An Resort

Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province

great spot for visiting the downtown and getting clothes made. The hotel is awesome and the people amazing. if you want to walk to the market and boats this is the place to go.

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Halong Bay Exploration on Cruise

Ha Long Bay

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Imperial City Tour - Boat & Bike Ride to Rural Villages

Hue

Amazing!

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Hanoi Vespa Tour

Hanoi

Alex was awesome! you absolutely have to do this. It was a highlight of my life.

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All of it. Alex took us to the most special place (Obama restaurant).

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Hanoi Afternoon City Exploration and Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Did Vespa all day! It was amazing

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Day Trip to Cam Thanh Village

Hoi An

This was a lot of tourists but so fun. It is worth the trip

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Hidden Trails of Pù Luông

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Jackie and the group did an amazing 10M hike. So fun to see the culture and talk to the local people

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Hoi An Sightseeing Tour

Hoi An

Got to visit the ancient places in Hoi An. it was a great morning and then we bought to many lanterns.

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Explore the Remote Villages of Ban Khoang & Ta Giang Phin

Sapa

This is why I went to Vietnam. The people were amazing. yes they want you to buy a few small things but it was well worth it.

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Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages

Sapa

Loved the local culture and crafts

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Ma Tra - Ta Phin

Sapa

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Hue - halfday city tour with lunch

Hue

Hue was my favorite place. The bike ride was awesome and we loved the citadel

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Hiking and rafting in Pu Luong

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

This was awesome! Out in country but you can just explore local villages on your own if you wish.

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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (Half Day)

Vietnam

Ashley is 5 star!

She is a detail oriented consultant who worked with us closely to build an amazing experience on a short visit to Saigon. I would highly recommend Ashley to anyone considering a visit to SE Asia.

Hotel Review

La Siesta Premium Sai Gon

This is an upscale, boutique hotel in the heart of Saigon, within walking distance of top historic sights and neighborhoods. The staff is very accommodating and attentive to guests needs. I recommend anyone considering a stay in Saigon for business or pleasure consider La Siesta Premium.

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Saigon By Night - Vintage Vespa Street Food Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

This was the highlight of our stay. The sights, sounds, and smells of Saigon at night, in the cooler night air, is the best experience. I'll do this again when I return. The only suggestion would be to adjust the final stop of the evening to a bar or club appropriate to the age of the guest. Jazz club perhaps for the older ladies and gentlemen. The louder, more pop/rap bar for younger set.

What an amazing experience! Minh was great to work with while planning the trip. Bang Bang was a superb tour guide, so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful. Our driver, Hero (? Spelling), was excellent and reliable. The Peridot Hotel - room, staff, and breakfast -exceeded our expectations. Bang Bang was especially good at gaining entrance into people’s homes along our walks in the villages. We saw so much. The rice plant terracing was spectacular. Ha Long Bay adventure was excellent - plush accommodations, very good food, and fun excursions. Riding behind guys driving motorcycles and vespas was not as scary as I thought it would be. It was fun in Hanoi. We enjoyed the food, too. We strongly recommend the kimkim team in Hanoi!

Long was incredibly professional, helpful, engaged & respectful from start to finish
He helped us create the perfect Thailand adventure for our specifications & budget.
He knocked it out of the park!
Our local guides & drivers were all fabulous. Available to answer questions, help with directions/requests/last minute activities. They all made us feel special at every turn.
Thank you Long, Saiyamarn, Kai, Noot ❤️

Tour guides were excellent! In Saigon, he displayed excellent knowledge of the city. In Hanoi, he assisted us in getting tickets to water puppet show and was most knowledgeable regarding tour stops. The excursion to Ha Long Bay was definitely a highlight; the company selected was top notch. I would not hesitate to use tour company again.

Crazy but beautiful country.

Thanks you to Trang for very efficient organisation and also Mr Sang who was a very enjoyable tour guide.

Hotel Reviews

Sanouva Saigon

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San Premium Hotel

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Rooms very dated. Cold shower.

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La Casta Cruise

Halong

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Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Overnight on boat

Ha Long Bay

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Ben Tre Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

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Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour

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