Travel is my greatest source of inspiration. Growing up in a challenging mountainous region, I've always dreamt of exploring the untouched beauty of nature, immersing myself in rich local cultures, and savoring the unique flavors of different places. I've saved money from part-time jobs to fund my travels, and each journey has left me with unforgettable experiences and valuable life lessons, especially from the people I've met and the places I've visited. In essence, for me, travel represents freedom, happiness, and the essence of an ideal life. Without it, life would lose its flavor and enthusiasm, leaving behind a bland and uninspiring existence.
I want you to also have the opportunity to experience the happiness and excitement of exploring the most captivating destinations in my homeland, and that's why I'm here to accompany you on your journey.
Welcome to Vietnam, welcome to Indochina, and welcome to these fantastic destinations.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We specialise in creating tours for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. Regardless of your preferred travel style, we excel in providing exceptional experiences. Whether you're interested in classic and cultural tours, honeymoon tours, off-the-beaten-path tours, food tours, adventure tours, luxurious getaways, or specialised MICE tours, we have them all covered."
How did you get involved in travel?
"After a wonderful trip to Ninh Binh with my best friend, I was inspired to help tourists, especially foreigners, when they visit my country. During a boat trip in Tam Coc, we met two foreigners who were exploring Vietnam on their own. They shared that they faced some challenges such as getting lost, language barriers, and hotels that weren't so great because they didn't have much information about the location. So, I gave them advice on the best places to go, good restaurants and hotels. It was a random encounter but by the end of the trip, they were truly grateful. They even gave me a special gift and we've kept in touch ever since. This experience sparked my passion to become a Travel Expert, with the hope that every traveller enjoys a wonderful and hassle-free experience during their explorations."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"For a wanderer like me, choosing the most unforgettable travel moments isn't easy. But when I think about it, my mind immediately goes back to my journey exploring Thanh Hoa province, right in the heart of Vietnam. It was a month-long visit to my friend's hometown, where I received an incredibly warm welcome from their family and the local community. Even though the village faced some tough conditions, the locals shared their hospitality and introduced me to unique dishes like "củ ấu," a local delicacy. They also guided me to untouched and secluded spots like Bai Dong Beach, which was a hidden paradise.
What struck me most was the genuine sincerity and warmth of the people, even in the face of life's challenges. Living like a local and immersing myself in their daily routines provided me with a deep understanding of their way of life. It was an eye-opening experience that I'll always cherish.
Without that trip, I wouldn't have discovered these serene places, tasted the incredible cuisine, or met such resilient and inspiring people. I'm incredibly grateful for these priceless experiences that have enriched my life in so many ways.
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Doris's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Family itineraries
Luxury itineraries
Recent trip reviews for Doris
Fantastic trip!
Vietnam
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Feb 3 - Feb 18, 2025
Margaret B.
Canada
| Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025
Fantastic trip!
Doris was great. Excellent planning for us and she checked in to see how things were going.
Guides were good. Drivers were excellent!
Hotels were excellent. Only exception was in HCMC the Muong Tranh hotel is more for business people not tourists. Should use a better more character option there.
Fantastic trip. Thank-you KimKim and Doris!
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Fantastic trip!
Doris was great. Excellent planning for us and she checked in to see how things were going.
Guides were good. Drivers were excellent!
Hotels were excellent. Only exception was in HCMC the Muong Tranh hotel is more for business people not tourists. Should use a better more character option there.
Fantastic trip. Thank-you KimKim and Doris!
Hotel Reviews
Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa
Hoi An
Activity Reviews
Explore Ha Long Bay - Overnight on Cruise
Vietnam
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hanoi city sightseeing
Hanoi
Hue: Thuy Bieu Ecovillage, Cooking Class & Imperial Citadel
Hue
Mekong Delta - Overnight on board
Vietnam
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An
Sai Gon city sightseeing
Ho Chi Minh City
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Memorable/beautiful country and people
Vietnam
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Dec 30 - Jan 9, 2025
Stephanie B.
Denver, CO
| Reviewed on Feb 08, 2025
Doris provided a memorable itinerary for our trip. Guides (Brian and Toan) and drivers provided a wealth of knowledge and expertise at each site throughout the journey. We are not tour style people, however, this was well crafted to provide history, sites, landscapes, and activity. Beautiful country, rich culture , delicious food, and wonderful people.
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Doris provided a memorable itinerary for our trip. Guides (Brian and Toan) and drivers provided a wealth of knowledge and expertise at each site throughout the journey. We are not tour style people, however, this was well crafted to provide history, sites, landscapes, and activity. Beautiful country, rich culture , delicious food, and wonderful people.
Hotel Review
Loved this hotel. Best hotel during our trip
Activity Review
Hue - Thuy Bieu Eco-village, Cooking Class & Imperial Citadel
Hue
Toan was excellent guide, providing insight and knowledge to this area.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Feb 11, 2025
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that you had a memorable trip to Vietnam and were pleased with our tour guides and drivers. I will be sure to pass along your compliments so they know they played a part in making your journey special.
Vietnam’s wonderful people, stunning landscapes, and our dedicated team look forward to welcoming you back someday.
Warmest regards,
Doris
Fantastic Trip to Vietnam and Thailand!
Vietnam
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Jan 18 - Feb 1, 2025
Trenton P.
Denver, CO
| Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
I recently booked a trip to Vietnam and Thailand through Doris, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Despite the short notice, she went above and beyond to put together an incredible itinerary that made my trip seamless and unforgettable.
Doris was incredibly helpful, especially with all the last-minute issues that came up. Whether it was adjusting bookings, handling unexpected changes, or providing great recommendations, she was always there to assist and make sure everything...
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I recently booked a trip to Vietnam and Thailand through Doris, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Despite the short notice, she went above and beyond to put together an incredible itinerary that made my trip seamless and unforgettable.
Doris was incredibly helpful, especially with all the last-minute issues that came up. Whether it was adjusting bookings, handling unexpected changes, or providing great recommendations, she was always there to assist and make sure everything went smoothly.
Thanks to Doris, I had an amazing time exploring beautiful destinations, enjoying great food, and experiencing the local culture without any stress. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated travel expert. I’ll definitely be booking with her again in the future!
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Feb 11, 2025
Dear Trenton,
Thank you for your kind words. Knowing you had a wonderful experience brings me great joy. I truly appreciate you choosing to travel with us. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more amazing journeys ahead!
I will always be here, looking forward to welcoming you back on your next vacation.
Warmest regards,
Doris
Short trip to Mekong Delta
Vietnam
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Jan 6 - Jan 8, 2025
Cecilia B.
Switzerland
| Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025
Our short trip was amazing, we asked Doris for a relaxed yet adventurous trip around the Mekong Delta and the activities she planned for us were perfect. Also the hotels chosen were on point. Our guide and the driver were lovely, we got a lot of interesting local insights from them. 100% recommended!
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Feb 11, 2025
Dear Cecilia,
I truly appreciate your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that you had an amazing trip to the Mekong Delta with us. Thank you for choosing to travel with us—I wish you all the best.
I hope you will visit Vietnam again to explore the wonders of Northern and Central Vietnam.
Warmest regards,
Doris
We had an excellent trip to Vietnam; highly recommended
Vietnam
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Jan 3 - Jan 24, 2025
Gary H.
San Rafael, CA
| Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025
We had an excellent trip to Vietnam, and we were extremely happy with the organization and support provided by Doris. She was very responsive, during all phases of our trip, and very helpful as well. She was a great travel resource for us. The guides she picked for us in every location were very good, spoke very good English, and were friendly, knowledgeable, informative, and fun. Doris was the reason we had such a good experience in Vietnam. She set us up with an excellent...
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We had an excellent trip to Vietnam, and we were extremely happy with the organization and support provided by Doris. She was very responsive, during all phases of our trip, and very helpful as well. She was a great travel resource for us. The guides she picked for us in every location were very good, spoke very good English, and were friendly, knowledgeable, informative, and fun. Doris was the reason we had such a good experience in Vietnam. She set us up with an excellent itinerary, which allowed us to see much more than we initially expected. Vietnam is a country with lovely warm people, excellent food, and really fun adventures. We highly recommend it, and we highly recommend Doris.
Hotel Review
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Hanoi
This was our favorite hotel, among many very good hotels. Their breakfast buffet was astounding. Excellent helpful staff.
Activity Reviews
Hue: Thuy Bieu Ecovillage, Cooking Class & Imperial Citadel
Hue
This was a very fun boat ride and Cooking class. Highly enjoyable.
Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay, Overnight on Indochine Lan Ha Cruise
Vietnam
Our time on the Indochine, cruising the really amazing HaLong Bay, was a wonderful experience.
Hiking in Mai Chau, Explore local villages (Xom Kha, Ban Te and Na Meo)
Mai Chau
Loved biking thru the local villages
Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Hue
Vietnam
HaLong/LanHa Bay: total winner. Great experience.
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta, Explore Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Brian was an excellent guide. Very much enjoyed this experience.
Guests should be given a heads-up about the traffic and resultant length of the car trip back and forth.
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - An Hien Garden House - Enjoy some local specialty cakes in Hue
Hue
Very much enjoyed the Garden House and the Tomb
Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Mua Cave
Ninh Binh
Very much enjoyed the Mua Cave and the Bai Dinh Pagoda was incredible.
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town and Street Food Tour
Hoi An
Hoi An was terrific. Very much enjoyed.
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh - XO Saigon by Night - Experience Vietnam on Two Wheels (Group tour)
Ho Chi Minh City
The motorbike night tour of Saigon on Two Wheels was a very unique and wonderful experience.
Morning Free - Afternoon Half-Day City by Legendary Russian Jeep GAZ69 Or USA Army Jeep (VBTJ1)
Hanoi
We loved this half day tour, and we loved our guide, Brian. We saw and tasted and experienced so much, and he was really fun. Total thumbs up.
Quality of Experience
Very well planned and executed by KimKim. Super well organized by Doris.
Food
Everything. So tasty, so rich in flavor
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides and drivers were excellent.
Transport
Super easy, super helpful, super efficient
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Feb 11, 2025
Dear Gary and Cindy,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words. I'm delighted to hear that you had a wonderful trip to Vietnam and were satisfied with our services. It was my pleasure to assist you on your journey. I wish you both good health, happiness, and all the best in the future.
Vietnam and I will always be here, looking forward to welcoming you back someday!
Warmest regards,
Doris
Doris did a great job planning the trip . Sh...
Vietnam
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Jan 4 - Jan 12, 2025
Javid K.
Seattle, WA
| Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
Doris did a great job planning the trip . She was responsive and great to work with
The guides were great
Trip was entirely flawless and affordable based on our requests
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Doris did a great job planning the trip . She was responsive and great to work with
The guides were great
Trip was entirely flawless and affordable based on our requests
Hotel Reviews
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, an IHG Hotel
Hanoi
Great international standard hotel. Great food
Hotel was great. Food was good but a bit slow and uninspiring
Authenticity & Character
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It’s a bit over the top luxury with the food and service. Wish they did a better job communicating the itinerary and schedule for the day
Renaissance Hoi An Resort & Spa
Location
The beach has trash on it. It’s quite far away from Da Nang but close to Hoi An activities.
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Jan 15, 2025
Dear Javid,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m thrilled to hear that the trip was flawless and met your expectations. Your satisfaction and happiness truly made my work more meaningful.
Once again, thank you for choosing to travel with us. I wish you and your family all the best in life, along with many more wonderful trips ahead. My team and I will always be here and look forward to welcoming you back one day.
Warm regards,
Doris
16 great days in Vietnam
Vietnam
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Dec 27 - Jan 11, 2025
Michael P.
San Jose, CA
| Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025
Overall, a very fulfilling experience . It is challenging to visit the length and breath of Vietnam in just over two weeks. One of the downfalls is having to spend too much time in a car or van traveling from place to place. This becomes extremely problematic in Ho Chi Minh City. The primary guides in the large cities were knowledgeable and conversant. A few did not speak English well enough to provide us any meaningful information, however, or answer our questions. The hotel choices were...
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Overall, a very fulfilling experience . It is challenging to visit the length and breath of Vietnam in just over two weeks. One of the downfalls is having to spend too much time in a car or van traveling from place to place. This becomes extremely problematic in Ho Chi Minh City. The primary guides in the large cities were knowledgeable and conversant. A few did not speak English well enough to provide us any meaningful information, however, or answer our questions. The hotel choices were all excellent. I would recommend offering some favorite restaurants to your clients to assist in making good choices more expeditiously. We also appreciated the Kimkim flexibility, in modifying proposed itinerary options.
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Jan 12, 2025
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your kind review. I’m so happy to hear that you had a fulfilling experience in our country and were satisfied with the hotel selection. I also appreciate your suggestions regarding restaurant recommendations and improving the language skills of our local guides. Your feedback will help us enhance our services for future travelers.
Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. My team and I would be delighted to welcome you back one day, whether for another trip to Vietnam or to explore Cambodia and Thailand.
Warm regards,
Doris
From beginning to end TRUE excellence.
Vietnam
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Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2025
Andromeda R.
Chicago, IL
| Reviewed on Jan 05, 2025
From beginning to end TRUE excellence.
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From beginning to end TRUE excellence.
Local specialist: Doris Bui
The best way to plan a trip and travel out t...
Vietnam
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Nov 2 - Nov 14, 2024
Brittany D.
Atlanta, GA
| Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024
The best way to plan a trip and travel out there!! We will definitely use KimKim again!! Having the ability to personalize our Vietnam trip with a local agent like Doris was so easy and stress free. She listened to our desires and made it happen! Any questions we had before we traveled and during, she answered! When we got in country, our personal tour guides, Thao and Long, were amazing!!!! So knowledgeable and added so much to our experience! Long went out of the way above and beyond to...
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The best way to plan a trip and travel out there!! We will definitely use KimKim again!! Having the ability to personalize our Vietnam trip with a local agent like Doris was so easy and stress free. She listened to our desires and made it happen! Any questions we had before we traveled and during, she answered! When we got in country, our personal tour guides, Thao and Long, were amazing!!!! So knowledgeable and added so much to our experience! Long went out of the way above and beyond to show us around, meeting us after our “tour” was over to make sure we knew places to go during our free time. Both sent us suggestion and messages throughout our stay even when they were no longer with us. We learned so much more than we ever would have had we traveled in a big group or without a guide. It was a trip of a lifetime and I’m so glad we used KimKim!
Activity Reviews
Pu Luong- Ninh Binh - Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's Ancient Capital - Trang An Grottoes Boat Trip
Vietnam
The temple and capital were great, but the Trang An boat trip was the Most beautiful place of the whole trip!
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Hue
Vietnam
Sung Sot Cave is worth the visit! It is massive and worth the time and the climb it takes to get to it!
Hue: Thuy Bieu Ecovillage, Cooking Class & Imperial Citadel
Hue
When we got to Hue, we got a new tour guide. Highly recommend having more than one tour guide if visiting different areas of a country! This gave us a whole new perspective of the country that we wouldn't have gotten with one guide the whole time!
The Ecovillage is completely worth it!!! They did an amazing job with the cooking class, the bike ride and even surprised us with foot massages after our bike tour! The village tour was fun too! Got to make some incense sticks with the local people.
Hanoi biking and city tour
Hanoi
This day was an experience :). I will say our favorite part of this day was the biking tour of Hanoi city, around West Lake (Ho Tay). There are so many scooters in the city and learning to bike through the city was something we will never forget!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hanoi - Mai Chau, Valley of White Thai People
Vietnam
Such a beautiful area! During the bike tour, we were able to visited with some of the locals while they were working. This began to show us the benifits of having a local guide to be with you, which partnering with KimKim allowed us to do! Our tour guide Thao, had built relationships with the people and understood the culture. This allowed us to get up close and personal with the village people and work along side of them! Bringing us closer to the culture and the land around us! We even got to make our own chopsticks!
Quality of Experience
Our guide had made relationship with the locals which allowed us to get up close and personal with daily life!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guide had made
Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Vietnam
ONE OF OUR FAVORITES! We loved the rice field terraces. The beauty of this area is beyond anything I have ever seen. We were able to walk through a couple villages and make our way through the Rice fields.
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Cruise - Overnight on boat
Ha Long Bay
Halong Bay is beautiful, but be prepared for the crowed that goes along with it! This was one of the days i was looking most forward to, but it was probably one of my least favorite, but still would do it again. This is the only way to really see the Bay fully and experience the vastness of the area. So just do it, but just be prepared.
Hue, Visit Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - Hoi An
Vietnam
Great for those that love history! A lot of this day was focused on history and learning about the dynasties of Vietnam. The Ocean Cloud Pass was beautiful!
Hoi An: Cam Thanh Fishing Village & Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An
The Coconut Village was so much fun! we really enjoyed the casting nets with our boat driver! We had a private boat that took us to the village and during the boat ride, we each got to cast the net into the water and learn about their fishing processes!
The Coconut river and basket boats were a hoot! Lots of people, but you still felt like you were able to see and experience the river on your own!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Long was amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a full experince, even when his "job" was finished, he joined us in the evening to make sure we knew where to go and what to do to get the full experience before the rain showers came the next day!
Day Free in Hoi An
Hoi An
Tour Guides know best!!! We asked our guide, Long, what we should do for a free day that wasn't already on our itinerary! He didn't steer us wrong. We did a craft village day with our free day. Doris, our agent was able to get us a private car to drive us to each of the villages. We filled a whole half day learning about different ancient art work and handmade crafts, while getting to participate and learn from each of them. We made wooden ordinates, pottery and lanterns throughout the day and only spent a total of $15 each!
Hoi An - Da Nang Airport - Fly to Hanoi
Vietnam
Train Street worth the hype! We visited Train street two different times, once at night (7:30pm) and once during the morning (11:50am). Very different experiences when you are on two different sides of the tracks! Great experience!
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Nov 19, 2024
Dear Brittany and Family,
Thank you so much for your detailed review, kind words, and beautiful pictures. I’m thrilled to hear that your trip was stress-free and enjoyable. Knowing that you had a great experience makes my work truly meaningful.
I will pass on your compliments to our tour guides, Mr. Thao and Mr. Long. They will be delighted to know they played a part in making your trip memorable and filled with interesting experiences.
Once again, thank you for choosing to travel with us....
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Dear Brittany and Family,
Thank you so much for your detailed review, kind words, and beautiful pictures. I’m thrilled to hear that your trip was stress-free and enjoyable. Knowing that you had a great experience makes my work truly meaningful.
I will pass on your compliments to our tour guides, Mr. Thao and Mr. Long. They will be delighted to know they played a part in making your trip memorable and filled with interesting experiences.
Once again, thank you for choosing to travel with us. Wishing your family all the best in life! My team and I would be more than happy to welcome you back to our country someday.
Warmest regards,
Doris
Memorable trip to Vietnam
Vietnam
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Oct 19 - Oct 31, 2024
Margarita L.
Canada
| Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
We had an amazing trip to Vietnam! Doris was very helpful in organizing our iternerary and communication from beginning to end was excellent. Hotels were fantastic and tour guides very knowledgeable. So many beautiful moments. We enjoyed it all!! Thank you!
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We had an amazing trip to Vietnam! Doris was very helpful in organizing our iternerary and communication from beginning to end was excellent. Hotels were fantastic and tour guides very knowledgeable. So many beautiful moments. We enjoyed it all!! Thank you!
Activity Review
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Paradise Elegance Cruise
Ha Long Bay
Local specialist: Doris Bui
Doris Bui
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam
| Replied on Nov 04, 2024
Dear Margarita,
Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip to our country and were pleased with the beautiful places, hotels, tour guides and our services.
Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead! I would be more than happy to welcome you back to Vietnam and Indochina anytime in the future.
Warmest regards,
Doris
