Oct trip to Vietnam and Siem Reap
Vietnam
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Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2024
We planned and booked our trip with Doris who provided seamless end to end service with great care, attention to detail and thoughtfulness. She was always available and very prompt. Last minute issues were handled to our satisfaction.
Mr Hui in Hanoi was patient and kind. Our itinerary included city tour with food tasting. Banh Mi was the highlight as it was absolutely delicious.
We were booked on Elite of the Sea for our visit to Halong Bay. It was absolutely one of the best experiences of our trip. Cruise crew takes care of the smallest detail with a happy smile. Harry was funny , engaging and made us feel very special. It was difficult to say goodbye bye after our brief stay.
We did tour the pearl farm and bamboo/ silk center which was fine. The road trip to take us from Halong Bay back to airport in Hanoi had room for improvement.
Mr Loan in Ho Chi Minh was amiable , professional and very knowledgeable. His back ground in history was very helpful. We enjoyed the city tour to Post office and Cholon market. He was able to point out local highlights , explain the city district system and cultural nuances we observed. Cu Chi tunnels were a reminder of the resilience of the Vietnamese people against oppression and their efforts for freedom.
Our initial planned guide in Siem Reap was a poor fit and Doris quickly made arrangements to have Mr Sen replace him. Can I just say that Mr Sen was absolutely the best guide one can hope to have. He was very professional, engaging, knowledgeable and made us laugh with his humor. He took beautiful photos of our family on the tour as a bonus. Other visitors stopped to appreciate his commentary about the temples.
He was able to adjust the itinerary to maximize our tour for the brief time we had.
We feel fortunate to get a glimpse of the culture and history during our short visit and hope to come back for more in future.
Hotel Review
What an absolute stellar experience with the crew of the Elite of the Sea who took great effort to ensure we were comfortable. Harry was the best and made us all feel at home. It’s a 5 star experience like no other.
Activity Reviews
This was the best part of our tour in Ho Chi Minh. Our riders were professional, knowledgeable and very kind. It was the first time riding on a bike for myself and I did not feel afraid. I was exhilarated with the experience and strongly recommend it for everyone. It’s the best way to experience the city.
Loved it!!
Please make sure to book the sunrise tour of the Angkorwat as it was the best part of our trip. Our guide knew the exact location to be situated in for the best shots.
