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Our 5-star rating is mainly thanks to the outstanding support we received from Mia Nguyen. She was always available throughout our trip and ready to help whenever we needed assistance, which was incredibly reassuring whenever unexpected situations arose. So a big thank you to Mia for her care and dedication.… MoreOur 5-star rating is mainly thanks to the outstanding support we received from Mia Nguyen. She was always available throughout our trip and ready to help whenever we needed assistance, which was incredibly reassuring whenever unexpected situations arose. So a big thank you to Mia for her care and dedication.

Looking back, we probably tried to include too many destinations within a short period, which meant spending quite a bit of time flying between cities. We also noticed a clear difference between the tours in the two countries. In Thailand, there seemed to be more sightseeing opportunities and a wider range of food tastings compared to Vietnam. One highlight we would strongly recommend is the Thai Farm cooking class — it was very well organised and thoroughly enjoyable.

In Vietnam, the sightseeing program felt a bit more limited, although exploring by motorbike definitely added a sense of excitement. The food-tasting experience, however, could have been more varied. That said, our time in Hanoi stood out thanks to our fantastic guide, Jerry, who made the visit truly memorable.

Another point worth mentioning is that there was quite a bit of free time in the itinerary. While we do appreciate some personal time, on other private luxury tours we’ve taken, we were often dropped off in central areas to explore on our own before being picked up again later. It seems that private tour structures in Thailand and Vietnam may still be evolving, and hopefully they will continue to improve with more experience.

Compared with some of our previous private luxury tours in the Far East, we felt the overall value could have been better. The program could include more activities, particularly when it comes to street food tastings. Ideally, a tasting experience would feature several different small dishes to better showcase the flavours of each destination. Nevertheless, this does not diminish the excellent personal support we received from Mia.

Overall, the journey was fascinating. Experiencing daily life and witnessing the lively yet surprisingly organised traffic in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City was truly eye-opening. We found the Thai people to be incredibly polite and welcoming, while the Vietnamese were equally warm and friendly. It was a pleasure to spend time in both countries and gain a glimpse into their everyday life. Less

My stay in Hanoi started off with a bit of disappointment regarding the initial room, but after speaking with the helpful front desk team, I opted for an upgrade that made a significant difference. The room became far more comfortable, and the staff—especially the day receptionist and the gentleman… MoreMy stay in Hanoi started off with a bit of disappointment regarding the initial room, but after speaking with the helpful front desk team, I opted for an upgrade that made a significant difference. The room became far more comfortable, and the staff—especially the day receptionist and the gentleman on night duty—were incredibly courteous. Breakfasts were good, though they became repetitive after a couple of days. The bathroom design could be improved, as the shower easily flooded the floor, and it would have been useful to know in advance that toiletries were not provided.

At the Nicey Hotel in HCMC, the room was comfortable enough for a short stay, but the bathroom left something to be desired. The shower facilities, in particular, could use upgrading. Similar to other hotels on the trip, basic toiletries were not included, which I found inconvenient.

Halong Bay Cruise
The cruise accommodation was a highlight. It was cozy, clean, and the hot shower after a day of sightseeing was a welcome luxury. I thoroughly enjoyed this part of the trip.

I had a comfortable stay in Siem Reap. The room was spacious and relaxing, although, once again, toiletries were not provided. A small detail, but one that adds up over the course of a multi-stop journey.

In Hoi An, the room itself was quite comfortable, but the bathroom setup caused some frustration. The handheld shower handle wouldn’t stay in place, so I had to carefully adjust it each time I used it. Despite this, the overall atmosphere of the accommodation was pleasant.

My accommodation in Chiang Mai was average. The room was spacious and comfortable, but I struggled a bit with the shower—both the door and turning it on posed challenges. Still, it was a decent stay for a brief visit.

Bangkok offered one of the best hotel experiences on the tour. The room was well-appointed with a fantastic view and a convenient location. I also want to note that the hotels in Chau Doc and Can Tho were surprisingly good and added positively to the overall journey. Less

We had a wonderful time on our trip overall! The food was amazing, the cultural experiences were rich and memorable, and what truly made the journey special were the incredible people we met along the way. There were a few too many temples for my personal taste, but I totally understand and appreciate… MoreWe had a wonderful time on our trip overall! The food was amazing, the cultural experiences were rich and memorable, and what truly made the journey special were the incredible people we met along the way. There were a few too many temples for my personal taste, but I totally understand and appreciate their cultural and historical importance.

One part of the trip I wouldn’t recommend is the Day 8 visit to the Karen Village to "watch or feed elephants". The boat ride there was actually one of our favorite parts — it was early in the morning, peaceful, and such a beautiful way to start the day. The walk through the village was also nice. But once we arrived at the elephant area, we were really disappointed. The elephants were chained by one back leg with very short chains, which felt incredibly wrong. I chose not to participate, but Brad threw them some bananas — unfortunately, his throw was too short, and the elephants couldn’t reach them. It was honestly a sad experience and felt completely out of place, especially compared to the wonderful elephant sanctuary we visited earlier in the trip. That part of the program definitely needs a second look.

Also, just a tip for anyone planning to visit Erawan Waterfalls: definitely bring water shoes. You’ll need comfy walking shoes for the hike, but water shoes are essential if you want to swim or explore the falls safely. I wore running shoes, which made it really slippery and hard to enjoy the water. I would’ve worn my Tevas if I had known!

Despite those few things, we had a fantastic trip and will always remember the warmth of the people and the beauty of the places we visited. Less

We especially loved the jungle trek with Tonny Lanna — it was such a unique and immersive experience. The White Temple was jaw-droppingly beautiful, and the trip to the Golden Triangle with a boat cruise was really enjoyable. One of the absolute highlights was the elephant sanctuary — it was ethical,… MoreWe especially loved the jungle trek with Tonny Lanna — it was such a unique and immersive experience. The White Temple was jaw-droppingly beautiful, and the trip to the Golden Triangle with a boat cruise was really enjoyable. One of the absolute highlights was the elephant sanctuary — it was ethical, heartwarming, and unforgettable. We also had a lot of fun at the floating market — such a lively, colorful atmosphere.

The only downside of our whole trip was flying with VietJet. Every other airline we used was on time and hassle-free, but our experience with VietJet wasn’t great. If possible, we’d recommend avoiding them in the future. Less

Has been a wonderful trip Anna and you have been so impt to making that happen. We are so very grateful. It’s a long trip home and will be good to get there - and we have amazing memories.
The itinerary was almost perfect. A couple of ideas of things to suggest to future clients…..
Halong bay was… MoreHas been a wonderful trip Anna and you have been so impt to making that happen. We are so very grateful. It’s a long trip home and will be good to get there - and we have amazing memories.
The itinerary was almost perfect. A couple of ideas of things to suggest to future clients…..
Halong bay was perfect
Phong nha was a brilliant trip and definitely do the 4.5km kayak version. It’s more of a ‘bouldering’ activity than a trek tho so people need to be fit and able. And if staying at that resort, there seems to be a more modern half which is only open in high season I think. Would be worth requesting that side if it’s open
Hoi An is stunning. We did a local market visit followed by bamboo boat and cooking school and it was v worthwhile. The lantern making class was beautiful and I highly recommend ‘the lantern lady’. And biking to An Bang and having lunch at The Deckhouse is perfect.
Phu Quoc resort was great - good choice. Definitely recommend the cable car / it’s an awesome view and the kids loved loved the water park. No queues so only needed 2-3 hours there
And here in Railay - the resort is exceptional. The luxury longboat was amazing - also worth exploring a yacht option I think. But so t recommend going to Maya Bay. It’s stunning but for people from smaller countries like us, that level of crowding and queuing isn’t worth it - and you can’t swim!!!!! So would suggest skipping that. Even tho it’s a perfect photo, behind the scenes to the photo is carnage!!
Oh and recommend the rock climbing in Krabi. Just a half day. Is so close to resort and really fun for active clients - but not too young kids as tutoring is minimal Less