Excellence in Southeast Asia
Thailand | Feb 20 - Mar 8, 2026

Gina
Gina W.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Hoa at Exotic Voyages did an excellent job planning our trip. I’m usually an over-involved, Google-every-detail travel planner, but Hoa took all the pressure off and made perfect choices for hotels, guides, and excursions. I loved having someone with local expertise, something a travel agent in my city couldn't provide.

Communication was super easy, accurate, and always immediate; I was the slow part of the process.

I also appreciated the package options presented. Hoa was very detailed with each option's level of luxury, and she was quick to pick up on what I was looking for, say it be an authentic experience with elephants or a day outside a busy city, or a down day on the beach with the highest level of luxury and comfort. She fit it all in and timed the busy vs. slow perfectly. We did not feel nearly as rushed as expected, since my itinerary was super packed.

As for the guides, Nana in Bangkok became part of the family and made us feel so comfortable and gladly joined us for a great impromptu day to visit my family outside Bangkok, Sunny in Chiang Mai was so sweet and made the most memorable videos for us at the waterfalls and elephants, and our wonderful van with massage seats! Rith in Siem Reap was so knowledgeable and patient, he made the visit to Angkor Wat and the floating village so memorable. Bach in Hanoi was super fun and energetic; he kept us going at this stage of a 3-week trip and really helped us understand Hanoi and the Vietnamese people. The boat trip to Ha Long Bay was also a highlight, so incredibly beautiful, photos barely do it justice, and the boat experience was so different and unique.
Lastly, our visit with a Vietnamese family is now the highlight of the whole trip; the food they made for us was so delicious, and this visit will not be forgotten.
Thank you for the most memorable and luxurious tour of Southeast Asia ever. I would say it was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime trip, but I won’t, since I hope to do it again!

Until next time, Gina Waco

Hotel Reviews
Cycad Cruise

Culturally authentic and unique cruise in an incredibly beautiful place.

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The staff were so engaging and sweet.
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Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Siem Reap

Beautiful property, so loved the pool and wonderful feel throughout, the details and luxurious finishing touches made our stay special.

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Staff outdid themselves to make us feel comfortable.
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Amanpuri Phuket

One of the most beautiful and luxurious properties I have ever seen, just picturesque and perfect.

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137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Absolutely beautiful resort and grounds, so perfectly laid out with such luxurious finishing touches.

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Very prompt and helpful.
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Capella Hanoi

Unique hotel with so much character, love the staff and complimentary food and drink service made our stay special.

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Activity Reviews
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok
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Half-day (4hrs) Van & Guide at Disposal
Bangkok

Thank you for making this impromptu day so fun for everyone, even with some of us just arriving from the US, you had the perfect day planned.

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Manohra Dinner Cruise
Manohra Dinner Cruise
Bangkok

Beautiful boat and great food, loved the experience and the welcome before the cruise was nice too.

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Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk
Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk
Siem Reap

Great experience, very memorable and interesting.

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Full-day (8hrs) Van & Guide at Disposal
Bangkok

Thank you to our guide Nana for joining us and adding to the our experience with family.

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Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Chiang Mai

Perfect comfortable hike, waterfalls were incredible, so unexpected, better than Hawaii, and the lunch spot was the best, loved that we hiked to lunch!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Still talking about the massage chairs in our van.
Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting
Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting
Chiang Mai

Very nice evening, great food, loved the Chiang Mai red truck and the temple visit.

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Phi Phi Islands With Sunset By Luxury Longtail Boat
Phi Phi Islands With Sunset By Luxury Longtail Boat
Phuket

The islands were so beautiful and the Phi Phi island town was very cute.

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Food
Really loved the packed lunch, it was very good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We did have some boat problems, but they were quick to find a solution and made us feel comfortable.
Backstreet Alleys: A Nostalgic Tour of Hanoi with lunch
Backstreet Alleys: A Nostalgic Tour of Hanoi with lunch
Hanoi

The backstreet alleys were so incredible, the life that takes place behind the main streets is amazing. Our visit with a Vietnamese family is now the highlight of the whole trip; the food they made for us was so delicious, and this visit will not be forgotten.

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Apsara Dinner Show
Apsara Dinner Show
Siem Reap

Beautiful show, would recommend for sure.

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Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Hanoi
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Angkor Complex Discovery
Angkor Complex Discovery
Siem Reap

Incredible experience, must do, I would love to see more of Siem Reap, very neat town.

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Thien Canh Son Cave - Cong Do (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)
Thien Canh Son Cave - Cong Do (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)
Ha Long Bay
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Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Chiang Mai

One of the most memorable experiences, the interaction with the elephants is nicely planned and very engaging, not too much and not too little. The facility is so impressive and lunch was wonderful. The property is very well designed and maintained, loved it!

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Cong Do - Cap La Area (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)
Cong Do - Cap La Area (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)
Ha Long Bay

Highland of the cruise, very beautiful, serene, and relaxing, not another boat or person in sight, well worth the extra day on the cruise.

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Cong Do - Vung Vieng Village (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)
Cong Do - Vung Vieng Village (Cycad Cruise 3D2N)
Ha Long Bay
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Local specialist: Hoa Tran