Alex Nguyen
I am Alex Nguyen, travel expert from Hello Vietnam Travel. Choosing to work in the tourism industry is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love traveling; I love the feeling on the road, and I enjoy exploring new destinations and meeting new people.
In my opinion, every trip should be special, and each trip should perfectly "fit" each individual traveler's personality, hobbies, dreams, etc. That's why I love to create tailor-made tours in which every trip perfectly meets clients' demand. Bringing excellent trips to travelers is one of my favorite things to do every day.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in tailor-made private tours, including many types such as family tour, trekking tour, adventure tour, honeymoon tour..."
How did you get involved in travel?
"During my early teens, I joined my family on trips to the furthest parts of my hometown. These trips gave me lovely memories and lasting impressions that later became a passion for travel.
Before graduating with a university degree in tourism, I worked as a freelance tour guide for English speaking clients. After that, I decided to work as a travel consultant and have been working with travel agents for many years. Thanks to my career, I'm able to travel to many countries and explore so many interesting things. During my career, I have explored many new places myself, because traveling is not only a hobby, but one of my goals in my life. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"It's so hard to decide which the best experience among my trips. I think about spring days traveling by motorbike through Vietnam's mountainous provinces to seek for peach blossoms, or peaceful moments when sitting by the fire with an ethnic Dzao family in Sapa (Vietnam) to enjoy a simple dinner and listen to their stories.
I also think about the days I explored Thailand alone from Bangkok. I visited Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and then passed the border to Huay Xai in Laos. I love Thai food, as well as Thai people, with their kind hearts.
I've also traveled along the Mekong River to reach ancient charming Luang Prabang, then Vang Vieng. During the trip, I saw lots of green mountains, to Vientiane, Pakse, and other southern parts of Laos to admire majestic waterfalls.
I loved the morning in Luang Prabang, when I waited in silence for the monks in orange robes to pass by. That was the famous Tak Bat ceremony every morning in this ancient city. Time seems to stand still in every corner of Luang Prabang.
However, my favorite experiences have been in northern Vietnam. The region offers trekking, high slopes, forests, and lovely camping under the starry sky. I love the ocean of clouds in the mornings as well as the sounds of birds all around. In this region, I also visited ethnic hill tribe villages and explored their culture, costumes, and cuisine. I return to the northern part of Vietnam every winter to do some trekking and enjoy the majestic, mountainous landscape."
Alex's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
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Recent trip reviews for Alex
Awesome Time in Vietnam!
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Dec 26 - Jan 4, 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our Vietnam trip.
Alex was wonderful in helping organize our trip and super responsive.
Halong bay and Tra Que were definite highlights, as was hiking through Sapa.
All of our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We only wish we had more time to explore further!
Hi Zach :)
Thank you so much for your nice review to us and it’s so lovely to read it when we are celebrating Lunar New Year. We hope that we could see you again not only in Vietnam but also other lands of Indochina.
Take care and keep in touch!
Alex
Fantastic And well organised trip
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Jan 1 - Jan 16, 2020
Alex also made an effort to come and meet us while in Hanoi.
The accomodation was great all the way through, Of... Read more
Hi Iris and Mark,
Thank you so much for your nice words and detailed feedbacks.
I was so happy to have a chance to listen to you and we chat with each other when you are in Hanoi. Hope that you will come back to Vietnam soon as many other destinations are waiting for you or our other countries like Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia :)
Big hug 🤗 to both of you :xxx
Alex
Vietnam
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Dec 21 - Jan 4, 2020
The experience booking was extremely helpful for someone who does not enjoy or have time to plan a long trip. It was great having guides when we traveled into less touristy areas, and I really appreciated having all the transportation pre-arranged with no day of coordination required. We particularly enjoyed our guide Phạm Khiêm who took us on an over night trip to Pu Luong.
Hi Stephen,
Thank you so much for your nice review to us. I am so happy to know that you totally enjoyed the trip with us. I will send your review to the tour guide - Khiem :). Hope that we will have a chance to welcome you and your beloved hubby not only to Vietnam again but also other destinations like Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
My best regards,
Alex
This was a truly amazing trip, I got to see e...
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Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2019
This was a truly amazing trip, I got to see everything I wanted to see and experience.
Alex the travel agent was simply amazing as well, catering this trip to my needs, available at any given time help, answer questions, give information and make any small changes I requested.
Thank you Alex and KimKim for an amazing trip
Hi Jonathan :)
So lovely to have your review for a busy Monday :) Thank you again for your so cute gift and a great meeting :). I hope that the memories will last forever in your life time and we could keep in touch for your returned trip to our country :)
Have a safe flight back home!
Regards,
Alex
Great trip
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Nov 23 - Nov 27, 2018
Alex and her team organised a bespoke company team trip in Hanoi. She was very flexible and patient and managed our requirements with great standards.
Thank you!
Hi Raphel,
Thank you so much for your nice review to us and we hope that you had amazing time for sup in West Lake with your friends :) At any time, if you need any support, please feel free to reach us :D
Alex
Vietnam wedding trip
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Apr 22 - Apr 28, 2019
We had an amazing time exploring different areas of the country. Even though our stay was short, we thought we experienced a lot of variety and interesting parts of the countries. Thank you for showing us your amazing country!!
Hi Jiang,
Thank you very much for your nice words. I am so happy to know that you are satisfied with our services and had wonderful time in our Vietnam. Hope to have a chance to support you to discover the other parts of our Vietnam soon
Highlights of Vietnam - 12 Days
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Mar 17 - Mar 30, 2019
Hi Riz,
I guessed that your family already come back to work or school after the holiday :) I am very happy to know that, overall, you are satisfied with our services, arrangement. Let help us by sharing your experiences to your friends, your relatives, colleagues ;)
Hope to have a chance to support you for a next trip to Laos or Cambodia :D
With best regards,
Alex
Shopping
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Mar 11 - Mar 16, 2019
I am so sad to hear that you had a hot and not good day-trip in Ho Chi Minh. For clarify your case, I collected information your guide, Mr T and our operation office in Ho Chi Minh city. Mekong Delta is one of spotlight destination and local people use water into this river for daily activities. I don't think swimming in river is a good idea and suitable for you, a forgner tourist.... Read more
Best Of Northern Vietnam - 7-Day Itinerary
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Dec 18 - Dec 24, 2018
Had a great holidays in Hanoi and Sapa. Fortunate to be blessed with good weather in both locations, although the cloud was a bit too low when we were in Sapa. Hence, missed the beutiful view of the valley from the Heavens Gate. On the whole, it was a good programme planned by Alex. The local guides were good and helpful.
Thank you Anwar for your nice words. It cheered me up a lot in a very cold day now :)
I hope that for the next years to come, I will have another chance to welcome your family to our Vietnam again so you could discover the rest of our beautiful country.
Keep in touch with me if you need any support for Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia as well.
Wish you and your family have a blessed year 2019 and thanks again for your kind feedbacks to us.
With my best regards,
Alex
Vietnam Adventure
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Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2018
We had an amazing experience . Alex was very helpful and helped me set up everything from a-z .
If you want a tailored trip that will go beyond your expectations Kim Kim is the way to go
Hi Sebastian,
Thank you for your nice words. It made my day a lot :)
Thanks for always updating me your experience during the trip and share with me your videos and photos :).
Keep in touch and do not hesitate to reach me if you have ideas of going to Laos or Myanmar as well :)
Wish to see you soon!
Alex