Ashley Nguyen

We were accompanied on our southern Vietnam trip by our guide Johnny and our very calm driver who kept us on time and safe the entire trip.

When planning, I told Ashley we wanted an in depth insight in to the lives and culture of the mekong delta and we were also active. Our personalised trip included a couple of cycling tours, through the villages of the mekong, and some boat rides and some snorkelling and sea walking.

The people we met along the way were generous, warm and wonderful in every way. Our guide Johnny was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and was very open and friendly to the locals who warmly invited and welcomed us into their homes, shared with us their stories and showed us how they lived.

We were blown away by the warm hospitality of the local people who were so poor, but so big hearted. We were moved to tears by some of the war stories, we were so in awe of their resourcefulness and ability to make use of every bit of what they had.
This tour was not just a tour, it was a journey into another world for us. Having Johnny there to tell us the stories, history and help us to communicate with the people, that brought this trip to a much more meaningful and personal level. We are so appreciative of the experts that helped us plan the perfect trip ...Ashley, who was always following up and communicating with us the whole way through and the experts who guided us all the way, Johnny and our dear driver whose name my very bad memory has allowed me to forget but appreciate.

I will highly recommend this experience and will definitely be back for you to help me plan our next adventure.

Ashley did a great job helping us to plan this trip and was very organized and responsive. Our guide Mr. Tu was very good! I would highly recommend the Soleil Hotel and Boutique - it is a very nice hotel and the spa there is great. Tina does an amazing massage.

Hotel Reviews

La Pandora Cruises

Hai Phong

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

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was clean and very spacious with a private deck. The top deck did not have a place to get out of the sun which was a negative on a hot August day.

Soleil Hanoi Boutique Hotel

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.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right in the heart of the old section with many places to eat and shop.

Staff

All of the front desk staff was great and Tina from the spa was amazing

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were good and room was nice and very clean. Only downside was that there was not much room for luggage for two.

Activity Reviews

Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

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.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The two guys that were the tour operators were just great. They gave up their bedroom for us as it was the only room that we could move to. I felt sorry that they had to sleep with the sewer gas odor. They were friendly, organized and kept things moving. I appreciated there good service. Food wait staff were very pleasant.

Transport

Drivers to and from Ha Long Bay were very prompt and careful drivers!

Day Trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Trang An)

Hanoi

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Food tour was great! Be prepared though to sit on very tiny stools and being very close to the street with motor scooters whizzing by.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable, friendly and prompt.

Transport

Very comfortable

Ashley was extemely helpful and accommodating from the start. She planned a trip with all our preferences and desires. She planned a great trip leaving me with a great vietnamese experience. We got a taste of the local culture as well as fine dining and some rest and relaxation.

Hotel Reviews

Semabu Hills Hotel Nusa Penida - Bali

Penida Island

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.

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Sadara Boutique Resort

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.

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Bebek Tepi Sawah Villas and Spa

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.

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Activity Reviews

Snorkeling at Crystal Bay & Beach Relaxation

Nusa Penida

The sea life while snorkeling was beautiful!

Climbing Mt. Batur & Natural Hot Spring

Ubud, Bali

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.

ATV & Ubud Surrounding

Ubud, Bali

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.

Vietnam
The trip was amazing. Booking with Kimkim was very easy. Once we got paired with our local specialist, Ashley, she started the process. She asked about the type of experience we wanted to have (city only vs city and nature) and places we would like to visit in particular. We selected city and nature and gave her a few names of places. We also agreed on a luxury package. 7 days 3 nights in Hanoi/ha long bay and 3 nights in Saigon.
She went right to work and produced a detailed itinerary draft. From there we went back and forth adding and changing things. Kudos for your patience Ashley! There were 4 of us chiming in. You handled it like a true pro and came up with the perfect itinerary. Ashley even coordinated reservations to restaurants we wanted to dine at at the last minute. We dined at Tam vi in Hanoi and Anna Saigon in Saigon. Both Michelin stars restaurants.
Our tour guides Vietnam were amazing: Sum (pardon my spelling) in Hanoi was awesome. He made sure we were safe and accounted for at all times. Showed us everything we wanted to see, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, took us to train street. We were there on a Saturday night and he took us around the city to check out the night life. It was amazing! The street food tour was GREAT! We tried several
Dishes at local eateries, seating on the streets among locals. Accommodation in Hanoi: the peridot hotel and the capella cruise for one night at ha long bay. The staff in both places was truly amazing. So so helpful! Both places were immaculate clean.
Flight to Saigon was also included in our package. The accommodation was the Myst Dong Khoi hotel, located in an excellent area. Walking distance to bars and fun things to do on our down time. the hotel was great super clean and the staff was incredibly helpful. Rooms were spacious which was great because we elected to room in pairs, so we got two double bed rooms for the 4 of us. Our tour guide was Long (again selling is off sorry) very knowledgeable guide. He answered the million questions we had regarding the places we visited and the country itself. We visited the cu chi Viet Cong tunnels ( we even crawled through them). We also check out the independence place and took a day trip to the Mekong Delta.
All transport was private only for the 4 of us. Comfortable and clean vehicle. In both cities we had the same the same drivers (one in each city) for the days we were there which was nice and reassuring.
The experience was truly one of a kind and I feel we were taken care of at every turn. Ashley checked in on us constantly which was also very reassuring.

Activity Reviews

Full day Discover Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida

We visited several spots and took wonderful pictures. We reached Nusa Penida by boat about 40 min trip, and a vehicle picked us up and took us to see the places. Lunch and drinks were coordinated at a beach club near the port.

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Jeep Safari 4x4 From Mountain To The Beach

Ubud, Bali

Another favorite! What a great experience! They picked us up in a 4 by 4 jeep, very spacious. And we went from mountain to the beach. That day was one of my friend’s birthday and the guide and driver helped us decorate the Jeep with balloons for her. We were able to seat on the top of the Jeep as well.

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Snorkeling at Crystal Bay & Beach Relaxation

Nusa Penida

One of my favorite activities! Our guide made sure we had a great time. We saw manta rays and turtles. The water was so clear.

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Climbing Mt. Batur & Natural Hot Spring

Ubud, Bali

I loved the end result of the climbing! That sunrise was glorious! The hiking was brutal 😂 as I am no hiker but it was well worth it. Our guide was Kutu a 24 year old local girl. She was great she allowed us as many breaks we needed without judging 😂. It took us a little over 2 hours (other people finish it in less time) and we made it with time to spare and waited for the sunset.

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ATV & Ubud Surrounding

Ubud, Bali

Great and fun activity to do! I was kinda afraid but it turned out to be awesome!! Quick orientation on the ATV at the beginning and a few practice laps then off you go!

Quality of Experience

Food

We dined at nearby restaurant mainly local doshest

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide really accounted for each one of us along the way. He would repeat instructions over and over just to make sure we got it. I felt safe.

Transport

The tour guide:Dedy was so very kind and very thoughtful. Always tried to make our requests a reality.
One thing I could say is the Bali transportation was a little cramp especially for those sitting in the back. The jeep was a little better.
Ashley was always responsive and available. Ashley, Dedy helped make Valarie’s bday experience the best ever. I think we counted 4-5 different places sang happy birthday and provided her with either a cake or a drink that day, and I believe that was partly due to Ashley’s communication and doing.

Hotel Reviews

Sadara Boutique Resort

Nice hotel and amenities. Breakfast was abundant and they provided early morning breakfast which was sooo very yummy!

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Bebek Tepi Sawah Villas and Spa

Nice and authentic, but not as clean as I would like. To close to real life with bugs and wild life. Employees are very kind and attentive.

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Activity Reviews

ATV & Ubud Surrounding

Ubud, Bali

Great fun! That whole day was a really fun day with the swings and the ATV, I felt like a princess and a bad ass in one day!

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Climbing Mt. Batur & Natural Hot Spring

Ubud, Bali

It was ultimately a great experience, but maybe it would have been nice to get more realistic information prior to doing the climb. I was not expecting it to be as hard as it was.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Peridot hotel: awesome breakfast, hotel is beautiful! The people/employees are wonderful!
Zoom: great guide and patient with us
Driver/transportation: transportation was awesome and roomie! We loved it! The driver was nice and professional, just didn’t interact with us much, probably due to the language barrier.
Ashley: she truly coordinated and I loved that she was readily available. We had times when we wanted to change the itinerary a lil and she responded quickly and we are greatly appreciative.
Vietnam: hot and humid! You have no control over that. The sites were nice and I learned some, but I sweated daily!

Activity Reviews

Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

I learned the most here and I liked it’s interactive nature-that u could touch and experience.

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

Ha Long Bay

The caves were not much of a cave, more like an opening. The cruise had great employees but I was happy it was only one night. That was sufficient to enjoy the cruise. The water in ha long bay was not well taken care of. Some debris around even when we were enjoying the water.

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Hanoi City Sightseeing & Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Food tour was great! Some great eats!

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This is the first time we've ever used a travel specialist so we were a little concerned how everything will work out. But the trip organized by Ashley was absolutely amazing. Given that we traveled with kids her recommendations fit perfectly our needs. We loved all our accommodations and the cruise we did at Ha Long Bay was the highlight of our 3 weeks trip in southeast Asia. Capella is an absolutely stunning cruise ship, but fun activities for all ages, and the sweetest crew. We would love to go back some day on that cruise. Would highly recommend the food tour as well. If we ever travel back in the area we'll reach out to Ashely again for help!

Hotel Reviews

Halong Capella Cruise

Halong

This cruise ship is absolutely amazing, beautiful rooms, amazing food, great daily excursions. However I think the thing that stands out most is our tour guides, Helen and Chris went above and beyond to make our stay as fun as possible. Helen was so kind with our 7 year old, that she constantly tells us that meeting her was best part of our 3 weeks trip in southeast asia. We hope to continue keeping in touch with her while back in the US.

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Location

Staff

Helen and Chris are amazing!

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Siesta Classic Ma May

Hanoi

Was a great fit for my family. We traveled with a big crew so the family suite fit us perfectly. Beautiful facilities, great breakfast and we loved their spa as well!

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Activity Reviews

Watching Water Puppet Show (N)

Hanoi

It's an interesting experience, though wish some of the narration was in english. Our kids did seem engaged so we liked it.

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

Ha Long Bay

Definitely worth seeing! One of the local fishermen drove our boat and he gave us lots of great insights about the area.

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Discover Viet Hai village and Ba Trai Dao beach (Capella - 3D2N)

Ha Long Bay

Happy we got to do this trip. We had a chance to explore how some local people live and to swim in a beautiful area at Ba Trai Dao beach.

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

Ha Long Bay

Kayaking in Halong bay is magical.

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Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Loved the food tour. As much as we love being independent, it was great to have someone local take us to best places to try things. Our last night we were on our own and definitely couldn't find anything close to the food we had during our guided trip.

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Our trip went perfect from start to finish. All the tours and guides were super helpful and provided a ton of information that allowed us to learn about the culture, the country and their food. The hotels were exactly what we were looking for, all of them boutique style, very unique and provided excellent service. Ik (sorry if it wrong), the guide to Chang Mai and Mae Hong Son was extremely knowledgeable about the culture, temples and customs. The guide to Kanchanaburi (Marrie) was also excellent. 20/20 I would have changed a couple of things that Ashley recommended, by doing a bit less to have some down time. But... we traveled around and saw a lot of different places, people and food styles. Highly recommend KimKim for any traveler looking for a unique and tailored experience.

Ashley was amazing from beginning to end! She was very accommodating to all my requests and several changes during the planning of the trip. Thanks to her planning, everything went smoothie and easy during our stay in Thailand. She was always in every detail, contacting me with text reminders about air tickets, tourist guides, and transportation. Constantly assuring that our experience was as expected. The tourist guides who she works with through Realistic Asia are the best. We toured the Kanchanaburi area with Mayree, who was knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. We traveled with my 10-year-old niece, and she spoiled her, having plenty of treats ready for her! The chauffeur was amazing too.
We tour the North of Thailand Chain Mai, Pia, with Erk as our tourist guide; he introduces us to the local history, live style, monastic life, and Buddhist philosophy. He was incredibly open, answering every question with plenty of details and knowledge. The driver was very polite and professional too. Thank you very much, Ashley! We highly recommend you!

We recently had the privilege of working with Ashley who planned out a flawless honeymoon experience in Vietnam. Her expertise and attention to detail ensured that our journey as newlyweds was nothing short of magical. Throughout our honeymoon, we were immersed in unique and intimate experiences, including organized private tours and excursions that allowed us to explore the hidden gems of Vietnam. One of the highlights of our trip was venturing into the picturesque countryside of Sapa. Ashley had organized a trekking excursion that allowed us to witness the breathtaking terraced rice fields and interact with the local ethnic communities. It was an incredible experience that truly connected us with the authentic beauty and warmth of Vietnam.

Communication with Ashley was also exceptional throughout the entire planning process and during our trip. She was always prompt in responding to our inquiries and provided valuable recommendations for activities, restaurants, and even helping us out with any unexpected issues that arose like bad wifi connections! It was evident that they genuinely cared about our happiness and satisfaction, going above and beyond to ensure our honeymoon exceeded our expectations.

If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, we wholeheartedly recommend partnering with Ashley to create a truly extraordinary and immersive experience. Thank you for making our honeymoon in Vietnam an unforgettable one!

I had such a wonderful time with Aurora. She made extra special stops here and there to show me authentic food choices and gluten free options as I am gluten free. I really feel lucky to have got to spend so much time with Aurora exploring the culture of Thailand.

From the first contact until the end of my trip, Ashley was the most amazing "travel agent" I have ever had! Hotels and tours where exactly chosen to my needs and communication was perfect and easy going.
I want to thank all of my guides who made this trip so wonderful, starting with the fabulous Ms Hay who showed me secret places in Hanoi and surroundings, followed by the mountaineer Mrs Lala in Sapa and Victor the cruise guy in Ha Long bay.
Mr Minh who took me on a food tour in the magical town of Hoi An and Mr Hays Vietnamese cooking class, a must for every visitor. Another highlight, the Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Ms Han and the day trip to the Mekong Delta with Ms Linh. You should not miss the Saigon Vespa tour after dark... super exciting, and I was so lucky to have Ms Linh at my side, we always had a pool position at the traffic lights ;-). Last but not least, Mrs Marada in Siem Reap, Cambodia, who had an answer to any question you asked her about the magical place of Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples.
I also have to mention all of our drivers who always drove carefully, and all of the cars were in perfect condition.
And of course, not to forget kimkim.com... I love the concept and will always come back to book further trips with you!

KimKim and specifically Ashley really came through for me on my trip to Vietnam. I had planned to do a biking tour with another organization and they cancelled 2 days before I was leaving. I was in a panic but then remembered that a friend of mine told me she always uses Kimkim for all her trips. I reached out, filled out a simple form to indicate what I wanted to do and when I woke up in the morning my whole trip was planned! We made some minor adjustments in the morning and then I was off. I did this trip solo for the first time and loved having someone on the other end to help recommend local places to eat or things to do during my down time. I also loved having a driver to meet me at every event I did - got me to the airport, picked me up at the airport, took me on tours - it was amazing! And it's so great to have someone who knows the country. I will be using them for all my trips going forward (I told everyone on my trip about them!)

Hotel Reviews

Silkotel Hoi An

Loved my stay here. My room was huge and the bed very comfortable. The staff was also so helpful and kind. And the location could not be beat. Close enough you could get to the shops but far enough away that you couldn't hear anyone. Loved it!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to town but also quiet

Staff

Great staff - very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Halong Aquamarine Cruise

Ha Long

Such a fun experience. The rooms were really lovely - bed was so comfortable, I had my own balcony and the bathroom was huge! Really enjoyed the whole experience.

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Cat Cat Galerie d'Art

Sapa

Such a beautiful hotel. I took the stairs every day so I could see all the art they have on every floor. The staff was super helpful and kind. Bed was very comfortable and the food amazing - would definitely stay here again

Authenticity & Character

Love the art - so beautiful

Location

Staff

Always willing to help

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hanoi Boutique Hotel

Hanoi

What a great place to stay. The staff was so helpful and were always there for me when I had questions, needed to store a bag or even wrap my bag before going to the airport. And I loved the food at the restaurant! Great location, great bed and great staff!

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Location

Staff

Very helpful and kind

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Activity Reviews

Hanoi City tour - Joint in tour

Hanoi

I learned so much about Hanoi and some about the Vietnam war. Great way to get introduced to Vietnam and Hanoi

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Halong Bay - Hanoi (Aquamarine Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

A must do when visiting Vietnam. I was so surprised at the rooms on the ship - so roomy and comfortable. I had my own deck outside my room which I loved. The staff was so nice and I met some really great people. Highly recommend doing this

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Food

Great food!

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Hanoi - Halong Bay (Aquamarine Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

This was a lot of fun and an easy kayak day. We also got to get up close to some wild monkeys.

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Hanoi Street food walking tour (Join tour)

Hanoi

I wish I would have done this early on in the trip so I could better undetstand the food I like. I learned so much and can't wait to go to a local Vietnamese place to try some new things!

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Biking trip Cam Thanh Village - Joint in tour

Vietnam

This is a must do when visiting Hoi An. An easy bike ride through the rice fields and villages. Then a fun boat ride on the river where you can catch a crab, throw a fishing net and spin in a boat. Great for pictures. Food was amazing!

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My Son Sanctuary Luxury Tour - Joint in tour

Hoi An

Very interesting and beautiful tour. Our tour guide, Michael, was the best part. He made the tour not just interesting but fun with his quirky style.

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Walk To The Love Waterfall And Heaven Gate

Sapa

This was definitely beautiful but unfortunately a foggy day. Still worth the time.

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Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing

Sapa

This is a must do when you go to Vietnam. It was just my guide and I - we did a 5 mile trek through the Mnong countryside - right through farms, rice fields, people's homes and villages. My guide was very knowledgable. I loved the local woman who joined us for the last 2 miles - she helped me stay upright so many times. Such a memorable experience that I would definitely do again.

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Ashley was wonderfully responsive and helpful throughout, from the planning stage to the last day of the holiday. She would respond to messages and questions quickly and helpfully and would send us reminders of meeting times and the names of our drivers for each new destination. The organisation was flawless and seamless. At each destination in a complex itinerary we would be met with guides who were impressively knowledgeable as well as friendly and helpful. I guess Johnny stood out as exceptional; he showed us the Cu Chi tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. He fleshed out our understanding of the Vietnam war (locally known as the ‘American war’) with many human stories of how individuals lived through it. Also, he was such good company! Funny, warm hearted and erudite. But actually every guide was great. Even Ms Huong who only spent a few hours with us, picking us up from the airport on the last day, took the trouble to find out our plans and gave us much useful advice about where to do the shopping we planned. It was actually a privilege to get to know these guides as their stories really gave us an insight into the life and culture of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa

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Palm Garden Resort Hoi An

Authenticity & Character

Location

On the beech

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Victoria Can Tho Resort

This was very comfortable. Lovely pool, lovely environment. We wish we could have stayed longer.

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Adora Art Hotel

Very well located in Zone one of Ho Chi Minh City. But actually a bit tired in some respects. The rooftop bar and pool (small) were nice, but the ‘gym’ was one running machine and one bike. It felt like a three star hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very close to the central market.

Staff

Very inflexible. Not able to offer even half an hour extension on check out. We’ve never experienced this before. Apart from the door staff not particularly warm or welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Indochine Palace

This felt so spacious and luxurious. Everything was perfect. This was actually my favourite hotel of the trip.

Authenticity & Character

It captured something of the French Indochine feeling of Vietnam.

Location

Near the the citadel.

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Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island

This was very nice. It was on the beech. There was never a problem about enough chairs, the Vietnamese food in particular was really good and the staff were attentive and friendly.

Authenticity & Character

It was lovely, the Vietnamese food was amazing, but it could have been in Thailand. Did it need a Pizza and Indian restaurant?

Location

On the beech, lovely palms, well kept and clean.

Staff

So warm and friendly. They couldn’t do enough for you.

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Activity Reviews

Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake

Siem Reap

This was really fun and interesting. The floating schools and villages and a way of life built around a lake that floods the surrounding country for miles every year. The crocodiles were also fun to see. Who knew that they do not have a tongue and that the inside of their mouth is bright yellow?

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Visit Chansar village & Wat Thmey (Killing Field)

Siem Reap

The exhibition at Wat Thmey is relatively small but still devastating in its impact. Visiting the village was just lovely. They gave us the best lunch, cooked by someone who was also the village hairdresser. Seeing the village and understanding something about their way of life was very memorable. The welcome was so warm.

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Food

The lunch was served and cooked in a shelter in the forest surrounding the village. It was without a doubt the best food we had in Cambodia. The wile experience was really charming.

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Private Cooking Class With Local In Hoi An

Hoi An

This was really good fun and I came away with at least one delicious dish that I could do in Wales.

Quality of Experience

The mango salad!

Food

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Discover Angkor Thom, Preah Khan & Ta Prohm Temples

Siem Reap

I think we scheduled too many temples in this trip. It was a long and hot day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Always helpful and courteous.

Banteay Srei - Angkor Wat - Apsara Dance Show

Siem Reap

Angkor wat is astonishing. The dance show was a bit so so, bothe for quality of food and music. The hotel we stayed at did it better.

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Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing (N)

Hue

This was fun. The guide gave a a great insight into the imperial way of life before the arrival of the French. The summer residence (and burial place) of one of the emperors was very beautiful. all the stories about the imperial dynasty (kindly provided by our entertaining and knowledgeable guide) weee fascinating.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ms Thao was well informed and organised and relaxed and pleasant company.

Transport

Very courteous and attentive driver. Also very safe.

Discover the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre and Can Tho)

Vietnam

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Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

Anyone who has an interest in the Vietnam war really needs to see these tunnels. It is really worthwhile to have a well informed guide for this visit.

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Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Really nice introduction to the city, covering the main sites. Well managed by the guide.

Quality of Experience

Food

Lunch was really good. Hoa Tuc restaurant is in what used to be an opium factory. The food was outstanding. We went back later when we came back to Saigon.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was so well informed. He also managed the tour very well so we saw a lot but were not tired by the end.

Transport

Ho Chi Minh City Vespa Food Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

This was really great. The two young men who were our drivers spoke good English, were very safe as drivers, and took us to some very interesting places. I would definitely recommend this. The Vespas were actual Vespas and were authentic from the sixties.

Quality of Experience

This was a real close up of Ho Chi Minh City, seeing many aspects you would not normally see. Really colourful. We saw the flower market and saw how people lived in that part of town. It also included a visit to an old Viet Kong weapons store and hide out in the heart of the city.

Food

Visiting various street market food venues. Making up our own soup! Being shown how to make a proper serving of Vietnamese coffee.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lam was very knowledgeable about Vietnam history. Also friendly and fun to be with.

Transport

Old Vespas! The real deal.

Thank you Ashley for assisting me organise the 'Grand tour of Vietnam' in January 2023.
You were very helpful in suggesting the most efficient route and listened to my requests and were quick to accommodate any changes I wanted to make.
I was grateful for your prompt responses when I was in Vietnam with the questions I had which was very reassuring.
All the transfers were on time and very efficient and friendly as were the guides.
Thank you very much for putting this trip together.
With kind regards
Jason

amazing trip! 10/10
Our guides Lee and Tar were fantastic! They were both very knowledgeable. When our flights were changed Ashley are travel agent made the necessary changes quickly. Ashley checked on regularly via whatsapp to make sure our trip was smooth. Our guides would remind us of what was appropriate clothing to wear the next day, and when possible gave is your options. This trip was tailored to is perfectly, I only wish we could have stayed longer.

Hotel Reviews

True Siam Rangnam Hotel

Phayathai, Rajthevee, Province

Great little botique hotel in the heart of bangkok. Good breakfast, excellent staff but does require cash deposit for incidentals.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Had a minor mechanical issue with our room, staff handled it quickly and professionally

De Charme Hotel

Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

This was a great hotel. Very close to attractions and very walkable. The staff was very helpful and made fantastic dinner recommendations. The breakfast was good every morning, the pool really was spectacular and I enjoyed sitting in the library just to unwind.

Authenticity & Character

Felt very Colonial with the pool and library

Location

walkability to Watts and Gates

Staff

great restaurant recommendations, arranged cab rides

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great room, always clean and a turn down cookie on New Years Eve

Activity Reviews

Half day cooking class at Sompong - Joint in tour (N)

Bangkok

This was a great class. We made 4 dishes that were excellent. They also made sure there were no issues with the shellfish allergy our party has. Ashley had communicated it to the in advance and there we no problems. Loved the tiny recipe book to take home.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half Day Tour

Bangkok

We were able to add in the train market (based on timing) which was fantastic, Loved the floating market, we did some shopping via boat and land. Our guide (Tar) made suggestions as to what was a good price for goods.

Quality of Experience

Food

everywhere we went the food was amazing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

everyone was very helpful and worked with our mobility issues

Transport

clean well kept vans everyday

The planning of the trip with Ashley was superb and very easy. Ashley was responsive to all of our questions. Our local guides (Lee in Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai area) and Tar (in and around Bangkok) were excellent. The guides were very knowledgeable of Thai history and very solicitous to our needs. They reacted well to slight changes we made in our itineraries (less shopping and more museum/sites). The boat ride on the Mekong River at the Golden Triangle, Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok, and the Floating Market (near Bangkok) were the highlights of the trip for me.