Hoa Tran

We had an amazing time on our Thailand adventure! Pom was our guide in Bangkok and was fun and knowledeable. Mona was our guide in Chiang Mai and was kind and knowledgable. We had an amazing time in Phuket and highly recommend the sea canoe tour. Our guides were fun and engaging and the views were gorgeous. Hoa was exceptional and did a great job coordinating to make this vacation incredible!

Pom was our first guide in Bangkok. He was very knowledgeable and full of positive energy!

Hoa was an amazing trip coordinator and specialist. Her attention to detail was superb and we appreciated her handling all the details quickly and efficiently. She checked with us each step of the way while on our trip to ensure all was well and when we had an issue in Borneo she managed it efficiently as well! We spent a month touring SE Asia and during that time, we were very satisfied with the itinerary, the activities and the included meals. Thank you, Hoa for a job well done !

Hotel Review

Perkasa Hotel Mt. Kinabalu

Kundasang

We loved this hotel and were shocked that it was only rated as a 3 star. The setting was amazing - we felt like we were in the Alps! The room was well appointed and appeared to have been recently renovated- food was good as well!

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Activity Reviews

Authentic Mekong Delta by Joining Speedboat

Ho Chi Minh City

Seeing how people live along the River was wonderful. But the condition of the river was very sad. Water hyacinths clog the entire river suffocating fish life and making it nearly impossible for boat engines to, get through. Ho Chi Minh City is a beautiful city with nice restaurants and we enjoyed the hotel we stayed at. The value was good, but it was sad to see how people are forced to live along the River.

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Get the Govt to clean up the River - it is an amazing resource !

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Our driver was great and the boat captain got through the delta…the long boat captains were also good. The river was so dilthy the further you went up river. Human waste, garbage, smells (ugh).

Onboarding - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

One of our absolute favorites! The setting was welcoming and delightful to wake up to each day.

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Fishermen Lifestyle at Cam Thanh Coconut Village by Basket Boat & Bicycle

Hoi An

This day was great fun! Seeing how the locals fish, experiencing the basket boats through the water coconuts, lunch at a local home and finishing the evening in old time with the lantern lighting!

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We had an incredible vacation in Thailand. We went to Bangkok and Krabi. In Bangkok we had a guide, Annie, who did an amazing job of navigating the streets of Bangkok and taking the best pictures, ordering the best food and taking care to show us the temples, markets and culinary treats of the region.
In Krabi, we enjoyed the Following Giants Elephant Sanctuary, the guides were very knowledgeable and respectful about the care and treatment of the elephants.
Kayaking on the Khlong Nam was fantastic and we got an early start and had the place to ourselves before it got busy and we learned about pineapple farming as well as rubber and palm.
Phi Phi islands was also impressive, beautiful beaches and tasy lunch, guides were great.

Hotel Reviews

Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

Comfortable hotel, good location, daily breakfast was really good.

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lots of restaurants to walk to, close to transportation

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room was clean but the daily cleaning was always later in the day when we were back in our room.

The ShellSea Krabi I Luxury Beach Resort & Pool Villas

Krabi

The room was comfortable and well stocked, daily breakfast was impressive. We ate at the on-site resturants three times and everything was good and there was always live entertainment that was talented, we had a great time.

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on the beach but not close to anything else so we had to take transportation into Krabi.

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rooms were always cleaned and refreshed and stocked with water daily.

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

We had a great time, exhilerating tuk tuk ride and great sites plus lots of great food. It started with rooftop beers at sunset and then Annie took us to the best street food stalls and china town, there was lots of great food, including coconut ice cream and she gave us mango sticky rice to go, we were surprised everything was included.

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everything was delicious-we had skewers, meatballs, pork and duck with noodles, pad thai, coconut ice cream, mango sticky rice and tried the chestnuts.

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Annie picked the freshest tastiest dishes and was happy to take pictures of us at the landmarks

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Morning Jungle Walk with Elephants at Following Giants (Joining Tour)

Krabi

This was a place where you could tell everyone was really dedicated to the well being of the elephants and our guide Pim was especially knowledgable and respectful of how sensitive the elephants are. They are also forthcoming about the healing of intergenerational trauma for both the humans and the elephants.

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traditional thai dishes and fresh fruit

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Kayaking at Khlong Nam Sai and Pinapple Farm

Krabi

We went early, pick up around 7am and they gave us a delicious breakfast and we got on the water before anyone else was there. The water is so clear you can see the fish swimming. We had a guide and another person who took pictures for us and we were able to swim. Afterwards we saw the pineapple farm and also learned about rubber harvesting and palm oil.

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We would like to say a huge thank you to Hoa, our local specialist, for planning such an incredible holiday for us. Everything was perfectly organised from start to finish, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

A special mention to the guides at every location — they were absolutely amazing. Their knowledge, passion, and friendliness made every visit interesting and enjoyable. They shared so much useful information about the history, culture, and local life, which made the trip much more meaningful and memorable.

Some of our most memorable places included the stunning islands, beautiful temples, vibrant cities, and incredible landscapes we visited along the way. Every destination felt unique and special, and it was clear a lot of thought went into the itinerary.

Thanks to Hoa and the fantastic local guides, this trip was not just a holiday but an amazing experience we will remember for a long time. We would highly recommend Hoa to anyone planning a trip — truly outstanding service and organisation.

Activity Reviews

Encounter oriental gastronomy in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

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Private Elephant Rendezvous & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang

Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective by Bike

Chiang Mai

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Hoa at Exotic Voyages did an excellent job planning our trip. I’m usually an over-involved, Google-every-detail travel planner, but Hoa took all the pressure off and made perfect choices for hotels, guides, and excursions. I loved having someone with local expertise, something a travel agent in my city couldn't provide.

Communication was super easy, accurate, and always immediate; I was the slow part of the process.

I also appreciated the package options presented. Hoa was very detailed with each option's level of luxury, and she was quick to pick up on what I was looking for, say it be an authentic experience with elephants or a day outside a busy city, or a down day on the beach with the highest level of luxury and comfort. She fit it all in and timed the busy vs. slow perfectly. We did not feel nearly as rushed as expected, since my itinerary was super packed.

As for the guides, Nana in Bangkok became part of the family and made us feel so comfortable and gladly joined us for a great impromptu day to visit my family outside Bangkok, Sunny in Chiang Mai was so sweet and made the most memorable videos for us at the waterfalls and elephants, and our wonderful van with massage seats! Rith in Siem Reap was so knowledgeable and patient, he made the visit to Angkor Wat and the floating village so memorable. Bach in Hanoi was super fun and energetic; he kept us going at this stage of a 3-week trip and really helped us understand Hanoi and the Vietnamese people. The boat trip to Ha Long Bay was also a highlight, so incredibly beautiful, photos barely do it justice, and the boat experience was so different and unique.
Lastly, our visit with a Vietnamese family is now the highlight of the whole trip; the food they made for us was so delicious, and this visit will not be forgotten.
Thank you for the most memorable and luxurious tour of Southeast Asia ever. I would say it was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime trip, but I won’t, since I hope to do it again!

Until next time, Gina Waco

Hotel Reviews

Cycad Cruise

Culturally authentic and unique cruise in an incredibly beautiful place.

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The staff were so engaging and sweet.

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Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Siem Reap

Beautiful property, so loved the pool and wonderful feel throughout, the details and luxurious finishing touches made our stay special.

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Staff outdid themselves to make us feel comfortable.

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Amanpuri Phuket

One of the most beautiful and luxurious properties I have ever seen, just picturesque and perfect.

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137 Pillars House Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Absolutely beautiful resort and grounds, so perfectly laid out with such luxurious finishing touches.

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Very prompt and helpful.

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Capella Hanoi

Unique hotel with so much character, love the staff and complimentary food and drink service made our stay special.

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Activity Reviews

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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Half-day (4hrs) Van & Guide at Disposal

Bangkok

Thank you for making this impromptu day so fun for everyone, even with some of us just arriving from the US, you had the perfect day planned.

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Manohra Dinner Cruise

Bangkok

Beautiful boat and great food, loved the experience and the welcome before the cruise was nice too.

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Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk

Siem Reap

Great experience, very memorable and interesting.

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Full-day (8hrs) Van & Guide at Disposal

Bangkok

Thank you to our guide Nana for joining us and adding to the our experience with family.

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Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture

Chiang Mai

Perfect comfortable hike, waterfalls were incredible, so unexpected, better than Hawaii, and the lunch spot was the best, loved that we hiked to lunch!

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Still talking about the massage chairs in our van.

Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting

Chiang Mai

Very nice evening, great food, loved the Chiang Mai red truck and the temple visit.

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Phi Phi Islands With Sunset By Luxury Longtail Boat

Phuket

The islands were so beautiful and the Phi Phi island town was very cute.

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Really loved the packed lunch, it was very good.

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We did have some boat problems, but they were quick to find a solution and made us feel comfortable.

Backstreet Alleys: A Nostalgic Tour of Hanoi with lunch

Hanoi

The backstreet alleys were so incredible, the life that takes place behind the main streets is amazing. Our visit with a Vietnamese family is now the highlight of the whole trip; the food they made for us was so delicious, and this visit will not be forgotten.

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Apsara Dinner Show

Siem Reap

Beautiful show, would recommend for sure.

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Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food

Hanoi

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Angkor Complex Discovery

Siem Reap

Incredible experience, must do, I would love to see more of Siem Reap, very neat town.

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Thien Canh Son Cave - Cong Do (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)

Ha Long Bay

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Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang

Chiang Mai

One of the most memorable experiences, the interaction with the elephants is nicely planned and very engaging, not too much and not too little. The facility is so impressive and lunch was wonderful. The property is very well designed and maintained, loved it!

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Cong Do - Cap La Area (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)

Ha Long Bay

Highland of the cruise, very beautiful, serene, and relaxing, not another boat or person in sight, well worth the extra day on the cruise.

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Cong Do - Vung Vieng Village (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)

Ha Long Bay

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Hoa was amazing at putting things together and was very prompt with everything. We did not provide much time to plan and had a great trip. One thing I would change would be the Thailand party if the trip. It would've been good to spend more time in Bangkok and only a few hours exploring the temples in Ayutthaya before heading through to Khao Yi. This was more our personal preference but realised we didn't provide much when we signed up. But my cousin and I agreed how great Hoa did with everything and we were very happy

My wife and I had an amazing two weeks in Thailand! Huge thanks to Hoa for putting together a smooth, well-balanced itinerary that made everything effortless. Pom, our Bangkok guide, was fantastic — energetic, knowledgeable, and really helped us get the most out of the city. Bammie, our Chiang Mai guide, was also excellent — friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel special. We also had a great time in Ko Yao Noi and Phuket; the beaches were incredible. Overall this was one of the best trips we’ve ever taken, and we highly recommend this team for anyone planning a Thailand trip.