An unforgettable holiday
Vietnam
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Feb 19 - Mar 11, 2023
![John](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/0388926a62f648e256e1de9436708643805956c6/original-0a136f93e1a804565ca1391ea2792462.jpg)
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
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.
This felt so spacious and luxurious. Everything was perfect. This was actually my favourite hotel of the trip.
This was very comfortable. Lovely pool, lovely environment. We wish we could have stayed longer.
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.
Activity Reviews
![Saigon By Night - Vintage Vespa Street Food Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/05d5dffed587173c0afb4c29e03e350833024a3e/medium-d388d07372ca198f44cf3d175a8d10f2.jpg)
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.
![Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/b2341c6a352bc8b5d93481256077498b08d121a7/original-dc2720272f5ed7870bd5c27827d55870.jpg)
Really nice introduction to the city, covering the main sites. Well managed by the guide.
![Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/165510885fa068f10c1242a6ca3d5417d09000d2/medium-66dcf38c2c314586b19eb821ddd27566.jpg)
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.
![Discover the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre and Can Tho)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/5a5cd3bb31a67d03ca2f08dc530e1aa12dd2dc8a/medium-566ea042a19f512e2c59669e9e44b261.jpg)
![Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing (N)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/6090ddbc0cb8ae3cebe5374c4acd4eae78717ba9/medium-beaea4f6806603c04a9be66ddf0fc99c.jpg)
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.
![Banteay Srei - Angkor Wat - Apsara Dance Show](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/8e078fb86603efda8442dda10d63db51e9ffab6f/original-6155ccf7045d740fb445df7344f594b9.jpg)
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.
![Discover Angkor Thom, Preah Khan & Ta Prohm Temples](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e48ce950f0b59acb66ca1bfdf5ee1629b2200ab5/original-188d8b429dcecf2216edf5764ac5073c.jpg)
I think we scheduled too many temples in this trip. It was a long and hot day.
![Private Cooking Class With Local In Hoi An](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f04b7f8a9ba312b168bf169d3313a84f78b5a68e/medium-63ebb93c6e70d767d535c2720290e787.jpg)
This was really good fun and I came away with at least one delicious dish that I could do in Wales.
![Visit Chansar village & Wat Thmey (Killing Field)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/17c3fa820210367546d6b5ac2309930a4335e77c/original-cb6d27a0cde0eb3d67577c2fee7e4606.jpg)
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.
![Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/c54b6fb119ead8c77de52f5c525697b294422f7b/medium-fcd67726ede7610ecbd13854c89e2878.jpg)
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?
![Ashley](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/637c07c7059449aab45475f574545f3e94a9b20f/original-8eb933511f6af1b8b86e46664d3b800e.jpg)
Dear John,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you and Jenny are happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients.
Trust me, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience.
Thanks again for the review and for being such a great guest.
Best wishes!
Ashley