Kimkim Trip Reviews for Vietnam

Great experience. Rooms were lovely and spacious. Upper deck was very spacious, clean and had great 360° views of Ha Long Bay. Service was superb. The food was okay, didn't seem as authentically Vietnamese. Drinks are expensive as all pricing is in USD.

Location was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Breakfast was excellent when many food options. Umbrella rental service was great especially due to the torrential rain.

Spacious rooms with a lovely view of the mountain and valleys of SaPa. Only thing I found a bit of a nuisance was the wooden bathtub in the shower took up a lot of room.

Location was perfect, just a few steps away from the bustling Old Quarters in Hanoi. Service and service staff were very friendly, attentive, prompt and bilingual. Room were very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delightful with an array of fresh fruits and vietnamese and western style breakfast available. Amenities were phenomenal with the rooftop pool/bar along with the steam, sauna and whirlpool.

Great place to visit and indulge in the local culture, cuisine and shops. Easy to get around town once you get familiarized with the area.

A nice way to immerse yourself in the day to days of a local fisherman. Having the opportunity to cast the fishing nets and learning how to repair it was cool. But most of all having the opportunity to sit down and ask them questions about how Hoian has changed and how global warming and tourism has impacted the community both from a positive and negative aspect. Food tour in HoiAn was phenomenal, lots of great and tasty street food options. Our local guide was awesome and knew all the cool places to eat both touristy and off-the-beaten-path

Day 2 in SaPa with our lovely tour guide. Great experience walking from our hotel to the next village. Experiencing the local people, culture, folk music and day to days was lovely. Fansipan park later in the day was another great way to top off our experience. Seeing the world's highest situated Buddah statue in the world was phenomenal.

A great way to experience the local cuisine and life of habitats in the region. Do note, comfortable hiking shoes and rain gear is always recommended as you'll be doing a lot for walking down uncharted terrain where you can really experience the beauty of the countryside. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.

Great experience. The views are spectacular however just wear comfortable hiking shoes. The Eco Park was phenomenal followed by the bost tour along the water and into the caves. The food we had (lunch) in between activities was okay, quality was not the best.

Great overall experience with our guide. Some of the food places were okay, we did find a few places that were much better on our own.

Great way to experience the local boats and market. Cooking class with spring rolls and ginger chicken dish was excellent also.

Umbrella rentals food, food was good, staff were nice, good amenities!

The experience and room was fantastic but the food was too westernized, and everything was expensive in US dollars.

Good but tub was a bit weird. Location was not as close to downtown Sapa but great views.

Best breakfast of all the hotels on the trip. The staff are super attentive and amazing and actually remembered our names. The steam room and shower and pool facilities were great to use even after we checked out that morning. Would definitely stay here again. Location was also great!!

We had a free day and just arranged for transport to airport only, loved having free time to pick up any last minute souvenirs!

Big fan of free days and exploring at your own pace, also gives a chance for rest when itinerary is jam packed!

Jam packed day but it was great even despite the heavy torrential rains! Our guide kept positive and we had a great time fishing, biking, boating, cooking, and seeing the silk worms! To top it all off we had plenty of great food on the food tour!

We enjoyed the cave and morning Tai Chi. Also transportation back home was very streamlined.

The views were breathtaking and we liked our room, just the food was a bit too westernized and the drinks were in USD and very expensive compared to the rest of our trip. We enjoyed the cave, the squid fishing, and the cooking class, and the kayaking to a secluded beach.

We enjoyed our walk to CatCat although it was a bit rainy and the stones leading down to CatCat were very slippery so I couldn’t enjoy the view and was looking down the whole time at the ground. Once we arrived at CatCat it was beautiful blue sky and stopped raining. The village was beautiful and very picturesque. No Hmong locals followed us this time so it was better. I was very tired from the hike the previous day so we had to pay extra to get a taxi to drive us back up the 3km hill (uphill the whole way!) I wish they had the private driver pick us up from CatCat there but oh well. We had free time for lunch in Sapa then got driven to Fansipan. Fanispan and the temples itself is beautiful but the surrounding area is very touristy. I enjoyed the views from the gondola.

Lots of walking! But amazing views of the rice terraces. It was muddy so we got very dirty! Lunch was very tasty! The Hmong people following you down the entire 8km trek is annoying but they actually helped us from falling and slipping so I guess it was okay. Makes you feel pressured to buy things. Make sure you have good hiking shoes with grip!!

Views and experience was amazing but the food at the restaurant was not good.

The food line up for this tour is good for people who prefer western food but we like the food a bit more local. We wanted a bit more adventurous food options.

comfortable rooms, luxurious and nice spa and pool nice walk to the town from here and handy for getting on the boat to go an tour the floating markets

Beautiful hosts. Kind, generous family running this place. Spent a lot of time taking us around their home town on a bicycle so we got to see the real Mekong Delta life and history , as well as tour the local area.

Peaceful, lovely service and people, great food, fun cooking class, great cultural tours on bike as well as on the river. What a wonderful experience. We loved this beautiful place.

Lovely warm staff, great service, right on the beach, though the beach wasn't the best beach to enjoy on as it was very narrow.

Although the breakfast and location were great, I would say that there's room for improvement.

Great staff, swimming pool, bar/restaurant! The breakfasts included was also delicious and fresh daily!

I really enjoyed my one-night stay on the Swan Cruise! The staff was extremely friendly, waving upon arrival from the charter boat, constantly providing step-by-step instructions and the daily agenda, which was helpful to know what to expect. Throughout the trip, the staff always asked for feedback: were we comfortable, did we have warm showers, were the beds comfy, was the food good, etc. This attention to feedback and immediate responses made me feel very welcomed.

Hanoi Pearl was one of my favorite hotels because the hotel staff was always kind, friendly, and helpful. I will definitely want to return to this hotel in the future!

Wonderful one day spend in the cruise with so many activities and amazing food. Staffs so helpful. We will feel like joining a party with family and close friends.

Nice and cosy rooms. Helpful staffs. Amazing view from hotel top floor.

Neat and clean rooms. Helpful staff

Excellent 1 night stay with 2 days. The service, rooms, food and all activities were first class.

Excellent and central in Hanoi. Great service from the whole team. Hospitality outstanding

Great tour guide, informative and Ninh Binh is beautiful. A great day trip from Hanoi. Beware the climb to the top of the mountain - not for the height hearted but well worth it!

A great way to get an overview of Hanoi and the key history of Vietnam. Your was well organised, comfortable transport and informative tour guide.

Jade was our guide and took us through a bunch of culinary highlights with different types of street food. Excellent

The Can Tho Ecolodge was amazing. The rooms were great, the pool was nice and the setting was really cool. However, the service in the restaurant was below par, and the food was average at best. We wanted to get massages, but they didn't have enough masseuses working the hours we wanted. The water heater system was also noisy and disruptive.

Great resort with world class accommodations! Your trip to the EasternCoast needs to include this place!

This was an amazing experience. It was great to immerse ourselves in the culture and learn about the Vietnamese family's lifestyle. The language barrier was a tiny issue, but our guide helped with the translation. This was one of the best parts of the trip and I'd highly recommend it to others.

The Nha Trang Snorkeling tour was very average. The location was overcrowded and the waters were murky. I recommend skipping this tour and snorkeling at the Amiana beach instead.

Hoi An is an amazing city.

Be warned, the imperial city is HUGE!! Lol. Not something anyone can change, but it’s large, there’s a lot of history and it’s extremely hot in September. However, it’s beautiful and a must see for sure.

Truthfully, the boat needs updating. It’s a humid, hot country so I understand a certain amount of wear and tear. The staff were amazing, service is not lacking one bit. However, the boat is old and our bathroom had a very bad smell. Otherwise, great time.

Our guide Jade is an absolute gem. She took care of us, answered all our questions and made sure we had a very authentic experience. Would recommend this tour 100 percent!

This was our favorite day of the trip. The Day family that hosted us were amazing. Loved everything about Hoi An.

The Tirant Hotel in Hanoi was quite luxurious. The rooms were very nice and the beds comfortable. There was a rooftop restaurant which offered great food and a beautiful view of the sunset. Even though I arrived late and didn't do much in Hanoi, the hotel was a positive part of my experience.

The Hidden Charm hotel in Ninh Binh was quite nice. The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean, and it felt safe. It was conveniently located about 10 minutes from the next day's tour. The hotel also had a restaurant, which was a plus.

The rooms are surprisingly nice for a boat. Way better than like a cruise ship. Food is great. They have an affordable spa. And the views are simply incredible. Boat staff are also super nice.

The Thien Canh Son Cave was part of the Halong Bay tour. It was a bit crowded and not as memorable as other parts of the trip. It was a short walk through a small cave. It wasn't a must-see activity, but it was included and gave us a chance to get off the boat.

The Halong Bay cruise was far more incredible than I expected. The views of the islands were absolutely stunning. The cruise itself was a highlight of the trip.

I felt at ease with the transportation from the airport to Ninh Binh. The driver and guide were friendly and professional, making the two-hour drive more comfortable. The journey was a bit hectic and stop-go, which might be a problem for those who get motion sickness easily. But overall, the pick-up and transfer service was efficient and reliable.

Beautiful scenery.

Hotel perfectly fit for purpose..No complaints

Hotel was fine and clean and in centre of city.. Definitely 3 star.. so no complaints. Would have been happy to pay a bit more for higher grade hotel😀

By far the coolest thing we did on our trip! Minh was an absolutely amazing guide and showed us parts of Saigon by bike that there is simply no way we would have found on our own!

The Nostalgia Cruise was a delightful experience. It was a small boat with a small number of rooms which was nice. We got a beautiful room and the whole experience was well-chosen.

Tam Coc Garden was a dream. It was extremely upscale, low key and nature-oriented. It was one of the nicest places I've stayed at anywhere. The design, layout, and location were all fabulous.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Metropole in Hanoi. It's a well-known hotel that's classy and historic. It was perfectly fancy, historic, and approachable. The room we got was at the end of the hall on the club floor, which was all you could ask for. It was easy to walk around from there and the city was very accessible.

Cuc Phuong National Park was an exciting and active adventure. The dense jungle was amazing and our guide was very familiar with the trails. Our guide was flexible and I believe the experience could be adapted to different activity levels. In the end, we spent the day seeing a monkey rescue place and hiking and did not bicycle around Tam Coc, which was just fine.

Visiting Trang An Complex and Hang Mua Cave was a memorable part of the trip. Beautiful boat ride and not to be missed!

Continuing the cruise through Lan Ha Bay, Halong, and back to Hanoi was a great way to end the trip. The views were stunning and the overall experience was one to remember.

The Nostalgia cruise was an absolute delight. The small group setting made the experience feel more intimate and special.

The Vespa tour was a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was quite different from typical bus tours and allowed us to really see and explore the city.

The rooms were very nice and well appointed. Unfortunately our reeked of sewer gas and we had to be moved.

Very clean and room was well appointed. The front desk staff was super helpful and the spa is top notch. Breakfast was included and the food was quite good with a lot of variety. I would definitely stay here again.

The bay is indeed very beautiful and it was fun doing a cruise. I think that we were lucky to be able to go out far enough to get away from the crowds. A day trip might not be good. I loved swimming in the South China Sea and going to the caves.

Temples were amazing and boat ride was very nice (although a bit long on a hot August day).

Truly excellent and comfortable rooms!

You can even get massages onboard!

Great location, nice amenities, very gracious people! Even gave us a going away gift.

This is fascinating. If you’re claustrophobic you might not want to actually go in the tunnels. But the overall experience is quite interesting nonetheless.

comfortable, huge pool, but breakfast not great and shower never got hot.

quiet base and very comfortable yet right in the centre of town, great roof pool and view.

great location, lovely pool and very comfortable, lovely staff

great rooms, pool was lovely and the food they had in the restaurant was delicious

Typical Halong bay cruiser looking at the others we stopped nearby, comfortable and functional.

stunning location, beautiful views, comfortable rooms and the pools are great

Only one night here but out of town and restaurant not great, rooms feeling tired.

a peaceful haven, with the most comfortable beds. Roof pool a godsend at the end of a busy day

beautiful remote mountain area, swimming under the waterfall was rated 10/10 by our youngest son!

What a place and with Pin, our local guide, it was brought to life - he understood how much we as a family with kids needed and when to move on, highlights were the jungle temple and we attended for sunrise and waited for sunset so a long day but well worth it.

typical group tour and one day does not really do the area justice but nice to get on the boats and see the village life

fascinating to visit this and our guide previously taught history and was very interesting

An interesting trip to the sanctuary. The dancing felt a bit touristy!

Very much a local venue and street food authentic, going by tuk tuk was fun Pin, our guide was great

the bikes through Saigon were a great way to see the city, and the guides/drivers where excellent with great English, the food was lovely

Nancy was so friendly, enthusiastic and her English was great, the event was excellent, the food superb and the whole evening was a highlight

our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful making this a really interesting trip, especially as our boys have done theVietnam war in their history GCSE

It is an amazing place to visit but we did all struggle a bit in the heat as there is no respite in the citadel/palace grounds

As per the previous Pu luong review - the scenery in this area is breathtaking

A beautiful place and the walk was through a stunning location

The local boat people were on strike but we went to another venue and had a good boat trip that was infact longer - however, it was really very hot and the trip was in the afternoon sun.

We learnt to make rice paper spring rolls and ate them - delicious, along with some other lovely foods. The bike ride was fun, but hot!

Having our guide (Quin) show us the site and then the foods of Hanoi at the start of our trip was great and we had an insight into some of the history and issues that Vietnam has faced. We had so much delicious Vietnamese food too.

fun trip - cycling through the village and veg gardens lots of people/tourists on the boat trip

The view is everything! The rooms we got were amazing. The sunset was beautiful! The pool area also had a great view. Staff was nice and helpful. The massage therapist did a great job.

Everyone was welcoming. Food options in hotel were good. Spacious hotel room. The pool area had a great view and had a very relaxing vibe.

The hotel location was great.It was far away and close enough. I loved that our room was so close to the pool. Everyone was nice and accommodating. Towels provided for water activities. Breakfast options were tasty.

The sea life while snorkeling was beautiful!

The activity was demanding but very worth the view and experience. They do have like 2 stops with drinks and snacks for purchase. Gets cold at the top but during the hike it can be warm.

I really enjoyed this adventure. The staff tried to make it as safe and fun. You get a break for a drink or ice cream to purchase. Showers and towels offered at the end of ATVing.