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Ashley Nguyen

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide when I get older. Now I am a travel consultant— not exactly the same thing, but very close! Being a consultant has also let me discover more places and help people to organize trips not only in Vietnam but also in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, the countries which I am continuously exploring and feel a big passion for.
I am feeling happy to share with my clients my knowledge and experience of traveling and helping them to enjoy Indochina's beautiful landscapes, nice & friendly local people, delicious cuisine, rich culture, and history.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We offer a wide range of trips from relaxing beach outbreaks to trekking in the jungles throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. Our tour types include, but are not limited to:
- Classic and culture tours
- Family vacations
- Honeymoon trips
- Adventure tours
- Foodie tours
- Wellness
- Day trips and excursions
- MICE"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I wanted to be involved in travel since I was a child when I dreamed to become a tour guide. But one day, when I was traveling with my best friend to Da Nang, I was responsible for organizing our trip. At that time, I realized that I would love to become a Travel Consultant. I realized that I have a passion for making the entire holiday and being more involved in the organization process. And I still could meet with my clients and share with them my experience and listen to their travel stories.
Four years since the first time, I worked as a Travel Consultant, my clients are always happy when arranging services with me from the first time I contacted them until when they're back home. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"It was the first time I traveled to Sapa in 2017, the mountain region of Northern Vietnam. At that time it hasn't been a hot tourist spot and all the infrastructure was under construction. Many roads and hotels were not in good condition yet. I stayed in a hotel with a central location, based on the recommendations on the internet. It was right in the middle of the construction and far from the villages. Each day I had to travel a lot to visit beautiful places and get far from the dust of construction. I still enjoyed the trip, but it was the time when I realized how important it is to make a deeper search before the trip and get information from one who has first-hand knowledge. It was the first time I realized how important a travel consultant's work is, and I always remember this experience as a motivation and inspiration for me to serve my clients to make sure their travel experience will be smooth and joyful. "

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Recent trip reviews for Ashley

Great trip to Vietnam and Cambodia!
Vietnam | Mar 29 - Apr 14, 2024

Ximena
Ximena H.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
Our Trip to Vietnam and Cambodia through kim kim was very smooth, Ashley was on top of the every day planning and she was being sure we were satisfied throughout our trip. She was very fast putting together this trip for us that was decided at the last minute.
The guides were very friendly, flexible and knowledgeable.
Our private transportation was very comfortable and convenient.
Thank you Kim Kim, Ashley and your team for making this memorable trip for us.
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Our Trip to Vietnam and Cambodia through kim kim was very smooth, Ashley was on top of the every day planning and she was being sure we were satisfied throughout our trip. She was very fast putting together this trip for us that was decided at the last minute.
The guides were very friendly, flexible and knowledgeable.
Our private transportation was very comfortable and convenient.
Thank you Kim Kim, Ashley and your team for making this memorable trip for us.

Hotel Review
Chen Sea Resort & Spa
Phu quoc

Amazing location on the beach, very friendly staff, delicious food.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms are beautiful, the architecture of the hotel very unique
Location
Great location on a beautiful beach
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and public areas in very well condition
Activity Review
Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)
Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)
Ha Long Bay

Great sigh seen place, nice family time, food in the boat was amazing, very friendly staff, rooms very comfortable.

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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 19, 2024

Dear Ximena,
Wow! This review truly made my day! I'm so thrilled to hear your family trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was smooth and memorable. Making sure you were satisfied throughout the adventure was my absolute pleasure!
Thank you for choosing us & kimkim and for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It means the world to our entire team! If you're ever planning another trip to Southeast Asia, don't hesitate to reach out - I'd be delighted to help craft another unforgettable adventure for your family🥰
My very best from Hanoi <3
Ashley

If you’re looking for convenience, Kimkim is ...
Vietnam | Apr 5 - Apr 13, 2024

Susan
Susan L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

If you’re looking for convenience, Kimkim is the way to go. Our local contact for Vietnam, Ashley, was always there for us. She helped us to plan our itinerary and the accommodations and transfers were excellent. During the trip, she was responsive to all of our questions. We highly recommend.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 16, 2024

Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us feedback. I am really happy to read that you enjoyed your time in Vietnam and that I was able to be part of your memorable vacation!
Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again!
Best wishes!
Ashley

Tuticorin Boys Travel to Vietnam.
Vietnam | Apr 6 - Apr 13, 2024

Percy
Percy F.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024
Right from our trip planning till we got dropped off at the airport, Ashely made sure that everything was taken care of and we had a great time. We flew into Hanoi and flew out of HCMC, and we couldn't have asked for more, packing a punch travelling to Hanoi, Sapal, Halong and HCMC in eight days. We first visited Sapa, north of Hanoi and within spitting distance to the nearest Chinese town Lao Cai. Our guide at Sapo, Ly was always smiling, knowledgeable and full of energy. She has a great... Read more

Right from our trip planning till we got dropped off at the airport, Ashely made sure that everything was taken care of and we had a great time. We flew into Hanoi and flew out of HCMC, and we couldn't have asked for more, packing a punch travelling to Hanoi, Sapal, Halong and HCMC in eight days. We first visited Sapa, north of Hanoi and within spitting distance to the nearest Chinese town Lao Cai. Our guide at Sapo, Ly was always smiling, knowledgeable and full of energy. She has a great sense of humour. A Hmong herself (one of the tribes in Sapa region), she knows Sapa and beyond by the back of her hand. Our walks beyond Sapa through the rice fields with her was truly memorable. After Sapa, our next stop was Halong Bay on Erina Cruise. Though it was cloudy and covered in mist, Halong Bay was mesmerising. The food and accommodation on the cruise was sumptuous and their staff, always smiling. Later, we flew to HCMC, did a half day tour visiting Binh Tay market, Cholon, a Lacquerware making shop. In the evening, we, on our own went and saw the Notre Dame whose facade is under renovation and the post office walking through Districts 1 & 2. . Our guide, a young boy Khoi, was funny too. He talked us through the cultural nuances of Vietnam in general and the places we visited. We thought of signing off by going to the Cu Chi tunnels. Vi, our guide, gave us a primer on international relations, on the Vietnam War and prepped us before we got into the tunnels literally. Again, she was funny too. Our heartfelt appreciation to all our guides. And to Ashley, thank you so much. Thank you for that lovely gesture, for remembering Andrew's birthday, sending us one of your staff and treating us for dinner in HCMC. This is a trip, we will remember.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 16, 2024

Dear Percy,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your amazing feedback with us! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had an outstanding experience during your time here in my homeland Vietnam:)
I'll pass the review on to the team and I'm sure they will really appreciate it too!
We would love to welcome you back in the future, and I will be here and more than happy to assist you!
Thanks once again for letting us plan your Vietnam trip. It was such a pleasure working together with you.
My very best from Hanoi <3
Ashley

Ashley was an awesome coordinator, very good ...
Vietnam | Apr 6 - Apr 13, 2024

feroz
feroz m.
India | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Ashley was an awesome coordinator, very good planner and went out of the way to make our trip memorable.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 16, 2024

Dear Feroz,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip. It was my pleasure to help make it memorable.
Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again in near future!
Best,
Ashley

Our guide in northern Thailand, Dare ( I cou...
Thailand | Mar 27 - Mar 29, 2024

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Katheryn F.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2024
Our guide in northern Thailand, Dare ( I could have the spelling wrong) was excellent. Very informative and knowledgeable about Thai history and history of Myanmar and Laos also. The itinerary was arduous but in hindsight the information provided was excellent. Read more

Our guide in northern Thailand, Dare ( I could have the spelling wrong) was excellent. Very informative and knowledgeable about Thai history and history of Myanmar and Laos also. The itinerary was arduous but in hindsight the information provided was excellent.

Hotel Review
Silom Serene Hotel
Bangkok
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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 06, 2024

Dear Lynn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am so delighted that you and your friends had a great time in Thailand specifically. Thanks for your kind words about our guide Dare, he remembers you and sends you his warm regards.
We’re very grateful for travelers like you and hope to see you again!
Warmest,
Ashley

Vietnam Family Vacation
Vietnam | Mar 22 - Mar 31, 2024

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Lillie r.
West Sacramento, CA | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2024
Ninh Binh was the highlight and Ha Long bay was also amazing except for all of the trash floating in the waters. Hanoi and Saigon were both amazing cities that were very different from one another. All together it was a well rounded trip that gave you a taste of many different aspects of Vietnam. Read more

Ninh Binh was the highlight and Ha Long bay was also amazing except for all of the trash floating in the waters. Hanoi and Saigon were both amazing cities that were very different from one another. All together it was a well rounded trip that gave you a taste of many different aspects of Vietnam.

Hotel Reviews
Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ginger Cruise (from Heritage Line)
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tam Coc Retreat
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Water Puppet Show
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Water Puppet Show
Hanoi

The guide was not very informative. Just kept repeating the same few sentences.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration
Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration
Vietnam

Our favorite part of the trip! Our guide was wonderful. The scenery was stunning. We loved it!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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 Ba Vi Eco Tour - Visit the Countryside of Hanoi
Ba Vi Eco Tour - Visit the Countryside of Hanoi
Hanoi

Loved the cooking class.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cycling to Mua Cave
Cycling to Mua Cave
Ninh Binh

Fantastic!

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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 02, 2024
Dear Lillie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that your family had an amazing trip to my homeland Vietnam and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your family holiday.
Regarding trash floating in the waters, I am so sorry for this. Though the authorities have actions for this and some agents like us have organized volunteer trips to clean the bays, it is sometimes out of our control due to the wind direction making trash...
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Dear Lillie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that your family had an amazing trip to my homeland Vietnam and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your family holiday.
Regarding trash floating in the waters, I am so sorry for this. Though the authorities have actions for this and some agents like us have organized volunteer trips to clean the bays, it is sometimes out of our control due to the wind direction making trash from other places float to the bay just after a night. We are making efforts to find a better solution for this to keep the beauty of the bays so that our worldwide travelers can have a great experience there.
Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see your family again one day!
Warmest,
Ashley

Great trip with wonderful guides and drivers ...
Thailand | Mar 24 - Mar 27, 2024

Pam
Pam B.
North Plainfield, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024
Guide was very accommodating and kind. Drivers were amazing. We may have not realized what we were planning as the second day was too much driving but overall everything was great. Nice to have hotel with a pool Read more

Guide was very accommodating and kind. Drivers were amazing. We may have not realized what we were planning as the second day was too much driving but overall everything was great. Nice to have hotel with a pool

Hotel Review
De Charme Hotel
Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

For the price it was wonderful. Breakfast wasn’t fabulous but good

Authenticity & Character
Lovely rooms.
Location
So close to the Sunday night market
Staff
Front desk folks were very helpful and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour
Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour
Chiang Mai

Great visit. So informative. Good lunch

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Day trip to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai by KT
Day trip to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai by KT
Chiang Mai

Too long of a day. Loved all the sites and the guide was great but just too long

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half day Chiang Mai City Tour
Half day Chiang Mai City Tour
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Mar 31, 2024

Dear Pam,
What lovely photos!!! Thank you so much for spending your time writing us another review to share your experience for the Chiang Mai trip. I am honestly thrilled that you enjoyed the hotel and tours.
Hope to see you again in Vietnam one day!
Best wishes!
Ashley

Ashley planned an amazing trip for us to Viet...
Vietnam | Jan 20 - Jan 29, 2024

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Sheryl H.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Ashley planned an amazing trip for us to Vietnam for our family group of 4. She was incredibly responsive to our many questions and requests, and tailored the trip to our timeline and preferences. We had a busy itinerary, but we felt so relaxed and enjoyed every day since the details were taken care of at each step of the journey! Our transportation was arranged, a driver met us at each airport with a guide, and Ashley even checked in with us almost every day to confirm that our hotel was... Read more

Ashley planned an amazing trip for us to Vietnam for our family group of 4. She was incredibly responsive to our many questions and requests, and tailored the trip to our timeline and preferences. We had a busy itinerary, but we felt so relaxed and enjoyed every day since the details were taken care of at each step of the journey! Our transportation was arranged, a driver met us at each airport with a guide, and Ashley even checked in with us almost every day to confirm that our hotel was good, our guides were good, etc.

Our hotels were beautiful, all were clean, modern, and the service was impeccable. The guides were great as well, Susan in Hoi An was especially memorable, she felt like a friend by the end of three days! We had a nice variety of cultural experiences, including cooking classes, cycling tours, museums, both rural and urban experiences. One of many highlights was our vespa night food tour in Saigon-- don't miss that!

Thank you Ashley and KimKim-- we loved our time in Vietnam!

I strongly recommend Kim Kim Travel for a Vietnam itinerary, we had an amazing trip!

Hotel Reviews
La Siesta Premium Sai Gon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hidden Charm Ninh Binh
Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

Large guest rooms, friendly staff, enjoyed the spa after a busy (and cold) day in Ninh Binh

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soleil Hanoi Boutique Hotel
Hanoi

Clean, modern, great staff - took off one star due to small size of the guest rooms. Otherwise it is a perfect place to stay!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Erina Cruise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Quảng Nam

On site restaurant is amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Saigon By Night - Vintage Vespa Street Food Tour
Saigon By Night - Vintage Vespa Street Food Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing-- after a week in Vietnam dodging scooters in the street it was great to ride one ! The food stops were way above our expectations - delicious, fun, we loved it! Thank you to our guides, they were so much fun:)

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Hanoi

Cycling through villages and along rice paddies-- amazing. The cooking class was great too!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Mar 27, 2024

Dear Sheryl,
Thank you for your kind words and thorough feedback! I am so happy to hear your family had a wonderful time in my homeland and hope you visit us in the future again for your next adventures to Southeast Asia. I will pass on your kind words to Susan.
Thank you so much for trusting us with trip planning.
My very best from Hanoi,
Ashley

We had many changes going into this trip and ...
Vietnam | Mar 7 - Mar 17, 2024

Pam
Pam B.
North Plainfield, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

We had many changes going into this trip and Ashley handled everything very well. The trip was great

The guides were good and all the dinners were wonderful

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Mar 26, 2024

Hi Pam,
Aw, thanks so much for the kind words! It means a lot that you found the guides and dinners fantastic - I always try to pick the best!
Enjoy your time in Chiang Mai and Bangkok <3
Warmest,
Ashley

Ashely organized everything good and made it ...
Vietnam | Mar 7 - Mar 17, 2024

Angelo
Angelo R.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Ashely organized everything good and made it very stress free and was very good at communication with the group. I will surely use kimkim again.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Mar 20, 2024

Hi Angelo,
I am really happy that everything was seamless when you and your friends were in Vietnam & Cambodia and that I was able to be part of your memorable vacation!
Thank you so much for being such a great traveler. It is awesome to know that you will be using kimkim again.
Have a great build and our team would love to welcome your group to visit Chiang Mai & Bangkok.
Best wishes from Hanoi!
Ashley