Thank you Indochina Voyages!

We just recently returned from a two week northern Vietnam experience arranged by Minh Vu at Indochina Voyages. They took exceptional care from us from start to finish. We were picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel upon arrival – so refreshing after a day of travel. Our hotel in Hanoi (Sifonia) was in a perfect location and the staff there were all very attentive. Last minute, Minh arranged a food tour for us, where Jackie our guide was fun and helped us choose delicious (yet safe for the stomach) foods.

After a few days in Hanoi, we set off for the north with Hung and Long. Our adventures started in Lim Binh where we hiked, boated, biked, and dined with locals. This was the highlight of our trip, as we were the only guests at the homestay, and even went in a local cave – just us!

Our journey continued through Xa Giang, Meo Vac, Halong Bay, and Ninh Binh – where each stop was clean and comfortable with exceptional service. Minh planned perfectly for us – I had given him an idea of what we like to do – athletic and comfort wise – before the trip, and he nailed all the accommodations and activities. For example, our boat in Halong Bay only had five total couples – it was very private and luxurious.

Our two weeks of travel was led by Long our guide and Hung the driver. Long has years of experience being a travel guide, and was very knowledgable to the history and culture of the countryside. He was also flexible in planning, and was aware of when we needed to start later in order to get some rest, or push on to more exciting things ahead. He was a wealth of knowledge and experience.

I cannot say enough good things about our driver, Hung. I get extremely car sick, yet even on the winding roads of the north, I never felt ill. He handled all the narrow mountain passes like an expert. I should also mention that the car was comfortable and spacious, and everytime I got in, there was a fresh bottle of water waiting for me!

To summarize, Indochina Voyages (and specifically Minh, Jackie, Long, and Hung), took excellent care of us on our trip. We never had to think about anything – it was always taken care of for us. We felt safe, comfortable, and had a great time. When we return to see South Vietnam, we will be using Indochina Voyages to guide us. I cannot recommend this company enough.