Vietnam +/- Cambodia
Vietnam | Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2025

Cora
Cora E.
Mountlake Terrace, WA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

From the beginning, Trang aimed to understand the type of trip I was seeking for myself and family. Our trip planning began almost a year before the trip. She was very patient and made so many modifications to my itinerary. I wanted a mix of rural, cultural, city and nature seeking. It’s very important for me to support local businesses and have an authentic cultural experience. All of my accommodations and tours satisfied my requests. 2 in particular - the nonprofit Cardamon Tent Camp and Canvas Orchid Retreat matched our priorities toward socially responsible tourism. Trang was also able to secure adjoining or adjacent rooms for each of our hotel stays. Prior to our departure, I had trouble with my flight and VISA. Thankfully, Trang was proactive in settling the VISA and adjusting my itinerary to accommodate my late change in plans. Throughout the trip, Trang checked in with me to make sure my accommodations and local tour guides were satisfying my needs. I wish that Trang could plan all of my future trips!

Hotel Reviews
Eden Star Hotel & Spa
Ho Chi Minh City

Great location. Our rooms were adjoining. The expansive buffet breakfast was my favorite during my entire 10day tour. Each room had toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap. The bathrooms were very clean and well sized. Staff were accommodating and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to nail and hair salons and massage.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Victoria Nui Sam Lodge Resort
Chau Doc

The security guard at the pool was VERY nice and helpful. The bellman who carried our very heavy luggage up the stairs were also very kind, attentive and professional. The dining room staff during dinner service were not as friendly compared to other hotel staff. There were a lot of bugs in the evening time in the interior and exterior dining areas. I don’t know what the solution could be but it made for an unpleasant evening dining experience. It took a long time for dinner and several dishes were not available and the food seemed over priced compared to all the other hotels.

Authenticity & Character
The architecture of the hotel was amazing. The rooms were lovely. It was nice to have toothbrush/toothpaste in the rooms.
Location
The view was priceless.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
I felt ok with the bathroom but some other guests might find it old but everything worked fine.
White Mansion Boutique Hotel
Phnom Penh

The staff were so accommodating. The interior and exterior architecture of the hotel was so charming. We were only there a total of 2 nights but I felt that the staff took care of us and were eager to please us. They gave us recommendations on where to go and helped us with transportation, etc. On our return, they saved a lovely room for us with a large exterior porch so our family had more room to relax before our long journey home.

Authenticity & Character
Amazing french colonial architecture - it was previously the US embassy!
Location
Very close to dining and activities
Staff
5+ Including the adjacent cafe staff where we ate breakfast. Every person - room service, bell hop, housekeeping, massage, night staff front desk, morning front desk - were ALL above extraordinary! Their English was good and their service and hospitality was amazing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
5+
Cardamom Camp Tent

This experience is like no other. The introduction by the camp manager was very informative and helped to understand the mission and purpose of Cardamom Camp Tent. Their attention to eco sustainability and conservation is felt all over the camp without taking away from the comforts of glamping. It was nice to have a special celebration on Christmas Day put on by staff. Staff were eager to accommodate our requests. The food was also VERY good and the drinks were reasonable in price.

Authenticity & Character
Mission and setting. Accommodations were very comfortable. NO bugs even though we were glamping.
Location
Staff
All but 1 staff member was exceptional. Their English was exceptional. They were very attentive and courteous. Our trekking guide “Tier” was knowLedgeable about the jungle and the lead house staff that led a night tour and showed us our room the first night was exceptional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Can Tho Ecolodge
Can Tho

The scenery was picturesque. The location was amazing for its walking distance to water market. The pool was very nice for adults and children. Unfortunately, the hot tub was drained on my last night so not able to use. The buffet breakfast was nice and on site massage was convenient and well priced. The rooms were SO SPACIOUS. The bathroom and soaking tub was amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were staying in a local Vietnamese village.
Location
Staff
Everyone was so helpful and I was so glad they spoke English so well.
Cleanliness & Comfort
There were _NO_ bugs, which seems impossible, given the rural area we were in.
Local specialist: Trang Pham