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Hoa Tran

With the whole planning phrase, my job is to take the stress on and let my clients enjoy the process! I am passionate in making each travel plan unique and fascinating. We are each distinctive personal, so every single traveler expect their dream trip to enrich their own way of discovering the world. As the personal travel designer, I make sure all experience of our clients are the most fulfilling.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Completed package tour to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I am organized, sociable, and optimistic personnel. I love looking for small details to make things perfect so I find trip designing quite rewarding.
Travelling help me to broaden my vision and honor the diversity of life, creativity and looking the world at the bright side make my every moment educated. Both the passion for traveling and the creativity make my job performance outstanding."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Discover the old-time restaurant in the street of Saigon where I think I already known every corner. Strolling in old quarter Chiang Mai after dark reveal the new perspective of this charming town."

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Recent trip reviews for Hoa

We had an amazing time on our Thailand advent...
Thailand | Mar 20 - Mar 28, 2026

Katie
Katie E.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Apr 03, 2026
Hi Katie,
Thank you so much for your kind words - it truly means a lot! 💛 I’m so happy to hear you and the other ladies had such an amazing time in our land of smiles.
It’s wonderful to know Pom and Mona took great care of you in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and that you enjoyed the sea canoe tour in Phuket! I’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to all your guides; they’ll be delighted.
Thank you as well for your kind mention - I’m so glad I could help make your trip a memorable one. It...
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Hi Katie,
Thank you so much for your kind words - it truly means a lot! 💛 I’m so happy to hear you and the other ladies had such an amazing time in our land of smiles.
It’s wonderful to know Pom and Mona took great care of you in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and that you enjoyed the sea canoe tour in Phuket! I’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to all your guides; they’ll be delighted.
Thank you as well for your kind mention - I’m so glad I could help make your trip a memorable one. It was a real pleasure planning this journey for you, and I hope to welcome you all again in the future!
Warmest,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

Pom was our first guide in Bangkok. He was v...
Thailand | Mar 20 - Mar 28, 2026

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Paige I.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Pom was our first guide in Bangkok. He was very knowledgeable and full of positive energy! Read more

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

Hotel Reviews
Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aksara Heritage
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
My Beach Resort
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Apr 03, 2026

Hi Paige,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I couldn’t agree more about Pom - he truly is full of positive energy and knowledge, and one of our best guides in Bangkok.
I’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to him; he’ll be delighted! I’m also so glad to hear you enjoyed the hotels I selected for your stay.
It was a pleasure hosting you and the ladies on this trip, and I hope to welcome you again one day!
Warm regards,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

Hoa was an amazing trip coordinator
Thailand | Mar 5 - Mar 30, 2026

Pamela
Pamela K.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
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 ! Read more

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!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Authentic Mekong Delta by Joining Speedboat
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.

Quality of Experience
Get the Govt to clean up the River - it is an amazing resource !
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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)
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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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Fishermen Lifestyle at Cam Thanh Coconut Village by Basket Boat & Bicycle
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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Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Apr 03, 2026
Dear Pam,
Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review - it truly means a lot to our team and me 🥰I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you all had such a wonderful journey across Southeast Asia and that you were happy with the itinerary, activities, and overall experience.
Your kind words about my attention to detail and coordination mean so much - they truly make me love what I do even more, so thank you!
It’s also lovely to hear how much you enjoyed highlights like Ha Long Bay...
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Dear Pam,
Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review - it truly means a lot to our team and me 🥰I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you all had such a wonderful journey across Southeast Asia and that you were happy with the itinerary, activities, and overall experience.
Your kind words about my attention to detail and coordination mean so much - they truly make me love what I do even more, so thank you!
It’s also lovely to hear how much you enjoyed highlights like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An, and that Perkasa Hotel exceeded your expectations. I really appreciate your honest feedback on the Mekong Delta as well - it’s very valuable, and I will certainly share it with our team.
It was a real pleasure planning, accompanying, and meeting you on this journey, and I hope to have the chance to welcome you and your friends again for another adventure in this part of the world! ✨
All my best,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

We had an incredible vacation in Thailand. We...
Thailand | Mar 13 - Mar 21, 2026

Amy
Amy S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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...
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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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
lots of restaurants to walk to, close to transportation
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
on the beach but not close to anything else so we had to take transportation into Krabi.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
rooms were always cleaned and refreshed and stocked with water daily.
Activity Reviews
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
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.

Quality of Experience
Food
everything was delicious-we had skewers, meatballs, pork and duck with noodles, pad thai, coconut ice cream, mango sticky rice and tried the chestnuts.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Annie picked the freshest tastiest dishes and was happy to take pictures of us at the landmarks
Transport
Morning Jungle Walk with Elephants at Following Giants (Joining Tour)
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.

Quality of Experience
Food
traditional thai dishes and fresh fruit
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kayaking at Khlong Nam Sai and Pinapple Farm
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.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Apr 03, 2026

Hi Amy and Mike,
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I’m thrilled you had such an incredible time in Thailand ✨
I’m so glad Annie made your Bangkok experience special, and that you enjoyed the meaningful visit to the elephant sanctuary, peaceful kayaking, and the beauty of the Phi Phi Islands. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to all your guides - they’ll be very happy to hear this.
It was a pleasure planning your trip, and I hope to welcome you again one day! 💛
Best wishes,
Hoa

Fantastic holiday in Thailand
Thailand | Feb 27 - Mar 15, 2026

Mickael
Mickael M.
France | Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
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... Read more

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
Encounter oriental gastronomy in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Loop
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Elephant Rendezvous & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Private Elephant Rendezvous & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective by Bike
Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective by Bike
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 23, 2026

Dear Mickael, Alex, and Domi,
Thank you so much for your kind words - it truly made my day 🤍
I’m so glad to hear you had such a smooth and memorable trip, and that you enjoyed the guides and each destination along the way. I’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with the team!
It was a pleasure planning this journey for you all, and I hope to help create another adventure for your group to this part of the world in the future!
Best wishes from the Land of Smiles 😊
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

We loved our experience!
Thailand | Feb 14 - Feb 25, 2026

Aya
Aya I.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 06, 2026

Hoa was very good with communicating and adjusting our trip based on our interests. My husband and I both agree this is the best vacation either of us have ever been on and much of it is thanks to Hoa. I do love planning trips, but for our honeymoon I wanted to be able to just relax and not worry about logistics. We highly recommend using kimkim!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 16, 2026

Hi Aya and Sinc,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m truly happy to hear that this was the best vacation for both of you - it means a lot to me! I’m glad I could help make your honeymoon relaxing and seamless so you could enjoy the journey together.
Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing adventures ahead💛
From the land of smiles with love,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

Very Well Planned Out. Great Experience
Thailand | Feb 16 - Feb 28, 2026

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Aaron H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2026
We had a fantastic experience working with Hoa. She was very receptive to any changes we wanted to make and responded extremely quickly. She helped out with a few extra recommendations that were very appreciated and led to wonderful experiences. The bike tour in Bangkok was one of our favorite excursions. It allowed for such a unique view of the city that we would not have been able to get otherwise. We really liked our tour guide that took us on the Ayutthaya tour. She was very... Read more

We had a fantastic experience working with Hoa. She was very receptive to any changes we wanted to make and responded extremely quickly. She helped out with a few extra recommendations that were very appreciated and led to wonderful experiences.

The bike tour in Bangkok was one of our favorite excursions. It allowed for such a unique view of the city that we would not have been able to get otherwise.

We really liked our tour guide that took us on the Ayutthaya tour. She was very knowledgeable and engaging the whole time.

We also really enjoyed the Doi Inthanon National Park tour as it had a good mix of historical sites as well as interacting with nature.

The Lanna Lifestyle and Cooking experience was one of our favorites. The history was really interesting and we loved cooking the delicious meals.

The Cheow Lan Lake tour was beautiful and we were happy we did it, but it seemed a little less organized than the other excursions we had been on. Had a lot more “dead time” where we were sitting around not doing much.

We absolutely loved the Koch Tao & Koch Nangyuan snorkeling trip. The company seemed very well run and the excursion was gorgeous. The snorkeling was so much fun.

All the hotel selections were wonderful. We really appreciated the last hotel, the Culture, as it seemed to be the nicest one and was the hotel room we spent the most time in. Incredible view as well.

The transportation was seamless and made it so easy for us to travel. Very well thought out.

We thought that the trip structure that Hoa put together worked very well with the front end having more excursions and the back end being less filled and allowing for more time to relax.

Hotel Review
The Culture Samui
Ko Samui

This was our favorite hotel of our whole trip. It was beautiful, clean, and great service. Great views. Nice pool. Delicious breakfasts.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the style, cleanliness, and vibe.
Location
Right on the beach and not far from temples or shops.
Staff
All the front desk people were very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean.
Activity Review
Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)
Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)
Bangkok

We loved this trip. It was such a unique way to see the city and see parts we never would have seen otherwise.

Quality of Experience
Unique perspective of the city. Riding the bike was actually cooling and not hot.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He was nice and knowledgeable.
Transport
The bikes were in great working order.
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 22, 2026

Hi Aaron and Meghan,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the activities throughout the trip. I truly appreciate your feedback about Cheow Lan Lake as well - I’ll be sure to share it with our team.
It was a pleasure helping you plan this special honeymoon. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and many wonderful adventures together 💛
Warmest wishes,
Hoa

Hoa planned Thailand and Laos for a week Superbly
Thailand | Jan 11 - Jan 18, 2026

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Paul B.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jan 25, 2026

Dear Paul and Andrew,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear you had a great trip, especially with such limited planning time. I do wish we’d had a bit more time to dive into your preferences, but I’m glad you and your cousin were happy overall.
It was a pleasure planning this trip for you both, and I’d love to help again anytime.
Best wishes from the Land of Smiles😊
Hoa

Best Trip Ever!
Thailand | Dec 6 - Dec 20, 2025

Adam
Adam B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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.

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jan 19, 2026

Hi Adam & Melanie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience here and on Trustpilot! I was absolutely thrilled to hear this was one of the best trips you’ve ever taken.
Thanks again for your kind words about me and our guides. Feedback like this truly makes us love what we do even more. I hope I will have the chance to help you plan future trips to this part of the world someday😊
Best wishes!
Hoa

Happiest of Holidays!!The whole trip was great! Hoa did a FANTASTIC...
Thailand | Dec 24 - Jan 6, 2026

Kim
Kim B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

The whole trip was great! Hoa did a FANTASTIC job putting together great activities and lodgings!
We especially loved the local feel on our tour to Koh Klang.
Will definitley use & recommend Kimkim in the future!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jan 19, 2026

Dear Kim,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and photos! 😊
I’m truly happy that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed all the activities and hotels. It was such a pleasure planning this journey for your family, and I really appreciate your kind recommendation. I’d be delighted to help again anytime your travels bring you back to this part of the world.
Hope to see you, Jerry, Andrew, and Riva one day in Vietnam;)
From Hanoi with love<3
Hoa