Our Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure
Vietnam | Mar 4 - Mar 31, 2026

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Carolynn O.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026

Doris planned a 28 day itinerary for our trip to Vietnam & Cambodia. We started in Hanoi & made our way to Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho, Siem Reap Cambodia & ended the trip with a relaxing stay at a beautiful quiet resort on Phu Quoc. The vintage motorcycle tour with Ben & his brother was the highlight in Hanoi. So much fun & we really gained insight into the local life & culture. We loved the beauty of Mai Chau & bicycling through the villages & rice fields. Trung took us to some local “home stays” for some meals which we really enjoyed. Ninh Binh was amazing. We really enjoyed the boat ride & karst waterscape and was interesting to see the women using their feet to paddle the boat!
Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise was wonderful!
Hoi An is a must visit. We really enjoyed the charming ancient town although it was very busy!
A highlight in Ho Chi Min City was the XO Saigon by Night Motorcycle Tour!
Our guide Kim toured us through the Mekong Delta where we visited a floating market.
We only had 3 days in Cambodia but visiting the Angkor Wat Temples & Tonle Sap lake & floating village was well worth it. Spending our last week at the Green Bay Resort on Phu Quoc was a perfect way to relax at the end of our trip.
Doris was very detailed in her planning & everything was taken care of for us. All of the guides & drivers were excellent.
We were happy with all of the excursions and hotels used on our trip. We feel we had a fun, interesting and authentic experience in a Vietnam & Cambodia & highly recommend Doris to plan your next adventure!
The people of Vietnam & Cambodia were very friendly & welcoming & we felt very safe during our whole trip to explore around on our own.

Hotel Reviews
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mai Chau Ecolodge
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean but the soaps used were very strong scented which can be uncomfortable for people with sensitivity to strong scents. Extra pillows would be appreciated.
Emeralda Tam Coc Resort

Excellent location, beautiful rooms right on the river but loud music from late night bars could make sleep difficult.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very loud music until around 1 am for 2 of our 3 nite stay from bars across the street.
Indochine Lan Ha Cruise
Hai Phong

Executive suite was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bath soap or salts would be nice. Food quality could be improved. Less oil used in omelet preparation.
Bel Marina Hoi An Resort
Hoian
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Can Tho Ecolodge
Can Tho
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Metta Residence & Spa
Krung Siem Reap Siem Reap

Beautiful oasis close to Siem Reap. Nice pool & good restaurant on site. Amazing staff!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff introduced us by name & asked about our day.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Myst Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Green Bay Resort Phu Quoc

Peaceful beautiful resort with comfortable seating in restaurants and beach.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ibis Saigon Airport
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ninh Binh -  Bai Dinh Pagoda - Mua Cave
Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Mua Cave
Ninh Binh

Really enjoyed the hike to the top & the cave was really interesting to visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Siem Reap - Fly to Ho Chi Minh
Siem Reap - Fly to Ho Chi Minh
Siem Reap
Hiking in Mai Chau, Explore local villages (Xom Kha, Ban Te and Na Meo)
Hiking in Mai Chau, Explore local villages (Xom Kha, Ban Te and Na Meo)
Mai Chau
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Half-day Hanoi Sightseeing by Vintage Motorcycle and Half-day Countryside by GAZ69/USA Jeep (VBTFD)
Half-day Hanoi Sightseeing by Vintage Motorcycle and Half-day Countryside by GAZ69/USA Jeep (VBTFD)
Hanoi

Fun and authentic. Ben showed us what local life is like. Enjoyed seeing the countryside, the markets and met someone very special at the end.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Countryside - Lantern Making - Gardening  & Basket Boat Ride (HUT19)
Hoi An Countryside - Lantern Making - Gardening & Basket Boat Ride (HUT19)
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Food
Enjoyed the food at lunch but was a bit too oily for our tastes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Free Day
Hoi An Free Day
Hoi An
Sai Gon Sightseeing - XO Saigon by Night - Experience Vietnam on Two Wheels (Group tour)
Sai Gon Sightseeing - XO Saigon by Night - Experience Vietnam on Two Wheels (Group tour)
Ho Chi Minh City

So exciting & a very fun and attentive group of ladies. Felt very safe & was able to see more of Saigon this way. Enjoyed the local home visit. Dinner was fantastic as well. Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Food
Enjoyed the dinner in China Town
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent motorcycle drivers
Transport
Comfortable bikes
Hanoi - Mai Chau, Explore Valley of White Thai People
Hanoi - Mai Chau, Explore Valley of White Thai People
Vietnam

Enjoyed bicycling through the rice fields & villages. Great hike through the jungle with picnic lunch.

Quality of Experience
Food
The fish in the bamboo was excellent. Enjoyed going to a home stay for dinner.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu, Ancient Capital - Tam Coc Boat Trip
Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu, Ancient Capital - Tam Coc Boat Trip
Vietnam

The ladies operating the paddle boats with their feet are awesome! Beautiful karst landscape!

Quality of Experience
Food
Had a good experience at the Tam Coc restaurants.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free Day in Ninh Binh
Free Day in Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh

Enjoyed walking around the riverbank area and bicycle riding through the cottage area. Lots of coffee shops.

Quality of Experience
Siem Reap: Banteay Srei - Pre Rup - Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap: Banteay Srei - Pre Rup - Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap

Very interesting to see how the people live along the lake & deal with the rainy & dry season.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay, Overnight on Indochine Lan Ha Cruise
Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay, Overnight on Indochine Lan Ha Cruise
Vietnam

The suite on the boat had a lot of character & nice to have small deck.

Quality of Experience
Food
Quality could improve. Food not hot enough in the buffet. Used a lot of oil making omelets.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi- Flight to Danang - Hoi An
Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi- Flight to Danang - Hoi An
Vietnam
Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An

Enjoyed this beautiful ancient town, all the shops & even had some clothes made overnite.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hoi An - Da Nang Airport -  Fly to Siem Reap
Hoi An - Da Nang Airport - Fly to Siem Reap
Hoi An
Siem Reap: Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat
Siem Reap: Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

Enjoyed the sunset tour of Angkor Wat

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre, Coconut Paradise - Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre, Coconut Paradise - Can Tho
Vietnam

Enjoyed the boat ride on the Mekong Delta & the floating market

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phu Quoc - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (No tour guide)
Phu Quoc - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (No tour guide)
Vietnam

Airport was very crowded & disorganized

Phu Quoc island free day
Phu Quoc island free day
Phu Quoc
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Transfer to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Transfer to Can Tho
Vietnam
Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Biking to Explore Local Villages and Orchards
Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Biking to Explore Local Villages and Orchards
Can Tho
Can Tho - Transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport - Flight to Phu Quoc
Can Tho - Transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport - Flight to Phu Quoc
Can Tho
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