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Exotic Voyages are a travel company offering private and tailor-made tours to various destinations in Asia. We have a passion for the extraordinary journeys that are memorable and authentic. Whenever or wherever it is possible taking you along the paths less traveled to avoid areas of mass tourism.

Exotic Voyages is part of the following groups: Cambodia Travel Agents, Laos Travel Agents, Thailand Travel Agents

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Amazing family trip to Thailand
Thailand | Dec 24 - Jan 3, 2025

Anna
Anna G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
It was our first time traveling to Asia, and my husband, 14 year old daughter and I couldn't have had a better time. I cannot overstate how amazing our trip was and it was all because of Kimkim!
Before our trip, our planner, Lacey, made it easy. It was like choose your own adventure where every option was the best!
All of our local guides were friendly and helpful, and always on time. The hotels, the flights, the meals and tours were all wonderful! We had 12 days in Thailand - 4 in Phuket,...
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It was our first time traveling to Asia, and my husband, 14 year old daughter and I couldn't have had a better time. I cannot overstate how amazing our trip was and it was all because of Kimkim!
Before our trip, our planner, Lacey, made it easy. It was like choose your own adventure where every option was the best!
All of our local guides were friendly and helpful, and always on time. The hotels, the flights, the meals and tours were all wonderful! We had 12 days in Thailand - 4 in Phuket, 4 in Chiang Mai, and 2 in Bangkok (plus travel days). We went on two boat tours, saw islands, kayaked and snorkeled, spent a day with elephants, hiked to a waterfall, white water rafted (with elephants in the river!), toured the floating market, the railway market, night markets, tuktuks, and more. Any question I had was answered promptly by Lacey or a local guide. Absolutely wonderful!!

Local specialist: Lacey Ngo

Amazing Asia
Thailand | Dec 27 - Jan 7, 2025

Noreen
Noreen C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025
Our guides were amazing! We truly appreciated the care Michelle gave us while in Singapore. I especially appreciated the escort from the airport to the hotel. And the escort back to the airport AND the front desk of the airport. Michelle even helped us with our bag issues at the airport counter. We enjoyed the private tours and Michelle's thorough knowledge of the country was evident,
The hotels were perfectly matched for our taste.
The adventures in Thailand were also well matched...
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Our guides were amazing! We truly appreciated the care Michelle gave us while in Singapore. I especially appreciated the escort from the airport to the hotel. And the escort back to the airport AND the front desk of the airport. Michelle even helped us with our bag issues at the airport counter. We enjoyed the private tours and Michelle's thorough knowledge of the country was evident,
The hotels were perfectly matched for our taste.
The adventures in Thailand were also well matched for our family. We loved Phuket and Phi Phi. The private guide in Bangkok was excellent. He met all of our needs and also escorted us to and from the airport.
Elena, thank you for planning a fun, adventurous and high end trip.

Hotel Reviews
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Naka Phuket
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Sukhothai Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half-day Singapore City Tour
Half-day Singapore City Tour
Singapore
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park - Morning visit
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park - Morning visit
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Elena Nguyen

An incredible adventure through Thailand
Thailand | Dec 27 - Jan 10, 2025

William
William L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025
We have had the most amazing trip through Thailand, courtesy of Lacey at Kim Kim and the local team at Exotic Voyages she used.
Lacey's helpfulness, advice and skill enabled us to plan a truly bespoke trip and from the moment we landed at Bangkok airport until our departure in Chiang Rai, the entire 15 days were perfect.
Our transport, hotels, excursions, meals and more were excellent... and both Toto and Bam, our guides in central and northern Thailand respectively were incredible.
Their...
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We have had the most amazing trip through Thailand, courtesy of Lacey at Kim Kim and the local team at Exotic Voyages she used.
Lacey's helpfulness, advice and skill enabled us to plan a truly bespoke trip and from the moment we landed at Bangkok airport until our departure in Chiang Rai, the entire 15 days were perfect.
Our transport, hotels, excursions, meals and more were excellent... and both Toto and Bam, our guides in central and northern Thailand respectively were incredible.
Their knowledge, friendliness, humour and companionship have made everything truly memorable.
And of course, Lacey's planning and patience throughout has been hugely appreciated.
This is our third time using Kimkim now, having done trips in Greece, Colombia and Thailand with them.
We will definitely use them again!!

Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 14, 2025

Dear William,
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. Your fantastic experience in Thailand is a great motivation for me and all of my team. I do hope to have a chance to accompany you in the future trips.
From Exotic Voyages team with thanks!

Amazing trip - wouldn't change a thing!
Thailand | Dec 27 - Jan 8, 2025

Jenny
Jenny C.
Rockville, MD | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2025
Kien did an AMAZING job planning this trip. It was exactly the right balance of what we wanted - cultural experiences balanced with nature activities and of course, some time to relax at one of Thailand's beautiful islands. We went back and forth a few times to tweak the specific details; Kien's guidance was incredibly valuable. For instance, I had never heard of Pai and wouldn't have included it on my list of places to see. I wasn't sure what to expect and was even second guessing if it... Read more

Kien did an AMAZING job planning this trip. It was exactly the right balance of what we wanted - cultural experiences balanced with nature activities and of course, some time to relax at one of Thailand's beautiful islands. We went back and forth a few times to tweak the specific details; Kien's guidance was incredibly valuable. For instance, I had never heard of Pai and wouldn't have included it on my list of places to see. I wasn't sure what to expect and was even second guessing if it was worth the extra travel time for such a short stay - turns out, it was probably our favorite day of our entire trip!

Trip highlights/favorites:
Lunch overlooking a beautiful canyon (feet literally dangling over the edge!) visiting the Black Lahu tribe
Elephant sanctuary
Private long tail boat - and lunch! - experience in Krabi

Honestly, it was hard to pick just 3 - every day had at least one thing that was truly memorable.

I've never used a travel agent to book any trip before and was a little nervous about the logistics. Kien was very patient and walked me through everything. Everyone - drivers, guides, etc. - showed up EXACTLY when they were supposed to and we had no issue at all. Special thanks to our fantastic guides Scotty (Grand Palace, Wat Arun), Tony (floating and train markets), and Noi (the north including Pai). Our drivers were all extremely courteous and generous with fresh, cold water which was much appreciated.

Hotel Reviews
Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok

Great location right on the Sky Train line. Nice rooms and a good buffet breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Nice clean modern hotel
Location
Right on the Sky Train
Staff
Very nice - could have been more helpful with concierge-type recommendations (restaurants, etc.)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reverie Siam Resort
Mae Hong Son

Beautiful hotel - felt very 1920's but updated. Beautiful grounds.

Authenticity & Character
Felt very authentic and full of character/charm
Location
Not walking distance to Pai walking street but the hotel's golf cart shuttle was super convenient and only took 5 minutes to get to/from town.
Staff
Very accommodating - from "breakfast to go" to never having to wait more than a few minutes for a shuttle pickup, they were great. They even stayed later than normal to pick our kids up in town after New Year's Eve! (Shuttle usually ends at 11 - they picked up at 12:30!)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable room though our room had an issue with humidity. We were only there 2 nights but everything started to feel very damp.
Aksara Heritage
Chiang Mai

GREAT location in Chiang Mai. Hotel was very pretty and pool area was great.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful and charming architecture
Location
Centrally located in the old city. Easy to get a tuk tuk or sontaeg to other parts of town.
Staff
Very accommodating whether it was holding our luggage on check-out day or arranging "breakfast to go". Very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amari Vogue Krabi

Beautiful property right on a nice stretch of beach. Perfect if you are looking for quiet and don't mind a slightly longer ride into town which was exactly what we wanted.

Authenticity & Character
Truly beautiful property with lovely architectural details.
Location
Beautiful stretch of beach. Didn't mind being "away" from the center of town - actually preferred it!
Staff
VERY accommodating and friendly staff! We weren't leaving until 5pm on our check out day. We had to leave the room by noon but they arranged for us to shower that later afternoon (after enjoying the pool/beach for the afternoon) in a vacant room which was extremely convenient and generous of them. Also, probably the best brunch we had the entire trip!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hidden Local Beliefs
Hidden Local Beliefs
Bangkok

Great tour of the Grand Palace with lots of interesting facts. We really enjoyed going to the meditation center to present offerings and learn more about Buddhism. Wat Arun is beautiful. And our guide picked a great local place for lunch. Scotty was great - knowledgeable and very friendly!

Quality of Experience
Scotty was great - gave really great/interesting information and was very friendly
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

The food was great! Chinatown can be a crazy, crowded and intimidating place so it was nice having our guide there to do the ordering, securing tables, etc. I didn't love all the food though I appreciate that some were Michelin starred despite being "street food". It was nice to try a mix of things.

Quality of Experience
Food
LOVED the duck with noodles and sauce and the donuts with pandan custard. Two of us loved the hot pepper soup.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Markets: The Unique Way of Living
Railway Market & Floating Markets: The Unique Way of Living
Bangkok

Our guide Tony gave great information not just on the markets but on Thailand in general. He also helped us pick some great entrees for lunch (it can be hard to know what to order when you're not familiar with a more local menu). The train market was fun and different. The floating market is VERY touristy - I was glad that we took a boat to get there and then walked through it since the canal in the market was packed. Amphawa market was just ok.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tony gave us great suggestions of what to order at lunch since we were overwhelmed by all the choices.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok - Flight to Chiang Mai - Transfer to Pai
Thailand

Flight was great. Met Noi at the airport for the long drive to Pai. I wasn't sure if our short stay was worth the long, potentially nauseating drive but it really was - we loved Pai! The restaurant we stopped at was more expensive than most and had a very long wait for the food. The restaurant itself had beautiful grounds and a great gift shop but the food was not worth the price or the long wait - it meant getting to the hotel a lot later than expected and rearranging some of our schedule. (We did the canyon instead of hot springs but opted not to stay for the full sunset because we hadn't even been to our hotel at that point and were getting tired.)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Other than the not so great suggestion for lunch, Noi was really great and helpful. Mr. Thoy was a great driver - that is NOT an easy drive!!!
Transport
Comfortable van, especially for such a difficult drive. Mr. Thoy always had fresh cold water for us.
Sai Ngam Hot Spring
Sai Ngam Hot Spring
Pai

We changed our itinerary to do this on the day we did the cave instead of the day we arrived in Pai (again because of the long lunch we had - it just made more sense). The water is more of a "warm spring" than a "hot spring" - it was cool to see and soak for a few minutes but it wouldn't have been terrible if we had swapped this activity out with something else in the area.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pai - Sunrise at Yuan Lai Viewpoint - Bamboo Rafting at Tham Lod Cave - Ban Jabo Village - Sunset Hangout at Pai Canyon
Pai - Sunrise at Yuan Lai Viewpoint - Bamboo Rafting at Tham Lod Cave - Ban Jabo Village - Sunset Hangout at Pai Canyon
Pai

This was SO worth the early wake up time!!! The sunrise was really special, the cave was fun but the highlight was Ban Jabo village. Lunch was amazing - the food was my son's favorite meal of the trip and the view/experience of eating overlooking the canyon with our feet dangling off the edge was amazing. This might just be everyone's favorite day in Pai. We did the sunset at the canyon tour the day before but didn't stay for the actual sunset.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)
Chiang Mai

So fun to see the elephants up close and get to feed/bathe them.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lunch provided was just ok. By the time we got back to CM, we were hungry so went out for a second lunch.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff at the sanctuary were great. Our driver (who drove us throughout Pai and Chiang Mai and was fantastic) went the wrong way twice and had trouble finding the place.
Transport
Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner
Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner
Chiang Mai

Very cool! We loved the actual cooking part but also really enjoyed the home tour and learning more about Lanna culture. The appetizers they gave us before we started cooking were amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
The food was incredible! It was nice to learn how to make some traditional favorites but also to make some things we hadn't tried before. And the appetizers they provided us with were fantastic!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very informative and entertaining guide.
Transport
Discover Ao Nang Paradise & Sunset by Private Longtail Boat
Discover Ao Nang Paradise & Sunset by Private Longtail Boat
Krabi

SUCH a great day!! Traveling these islands is a popular Krabi activity. We saw many larger boats with 20-30 people on them and we would not have enjoyed being on a boat like that. Having it be a private boat experience definitely increased our enjoyment of the activity.

Quality of Experience
Food
A fantastic private meal on the beach!!! The staff did a great job setting everything up and it was delicious! Snacks at sunset were on the small side so pack one of two other snacks of your your own choice (from a 7-11 which can be found all over!).
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was friendly but a little hard to understand. But given that it was mostly a beach day, there wasn't much need of explanations!
Transport
The boat was great and we really enjoyed it being just the 4 of us (plus staff) on the boat.
Half-Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane
Half-Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane
Krabi

Beautiful scenery. Not too challenging physically.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Henry was great and also suggested a great local place for lunch.
Transport
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Chiang Mai

We didn't actually do this - we did a tour of Doi Suthep instead. Would have loved to do this trip if we had more time!

Local specialist: Kien Nguyen

Loved our Thailand trip with KimKim
Thailand | Nov 27 - Dec 6, 2024

Janet
Janet P.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024

KimKim planned the perfect trip for my husband and me to travel to Thailand. It was the perfect mix of historical tours, cultural and culinary experiences, wildlife and nature excursions, and beach relaxation. Loved everything they planned for us in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.

Local specialist: Ha Thu

Brillianly organised and great tour of Thailand
Thailand | Nov 9 - Nov 22, 2024

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Robert S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
I cannot rate highly enough our travel consultant Lacey, she was brilliant in arranging our trip, making recommendations and putting up with our last minute change of plans. We spent two weeks in Thailand visiting Bangkok, River Kwai, Chiang Mai and Khao Lac. It was my wife's first visit to Thailand and she was able to get a varied and interesting experience of the country. The Ariyasom Villa Bangkok. Aksara Hotel in Chiang Mai and the Devasom Hotel in Khao lac were superb... Read more

I cannot rate highly enough our travel consultant Lacey, she was brilliant in arranging our trip, making recommendations and putting up with our last minute change of plans.

We spent two weeks in Thailand visiting Bangkok, River Kwai, Chiang Mai and Khao Lac. It was my wife's first visit to Thailand and she was able to get a varied and interesting experience of the country. The Ariyasom Villa Bangkok. Aksara Hotel in Chiang Mai and the Devasom Hotel in Khao lac were superb recommendations and well worthwhile staying in.
During the trip our guides were informative, knowledgeable funny and great entertainment.
I cannot recommend her and her company enough. Thank you Lacey

Hotel Reviews
Ariyasom Villa
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The FloatHouse River Kwai
Chang Wat Kanchanaburi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aksara Heritage
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas
Phang Nga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective by Bike
Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective by Bike
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jao Ping River Cruise - Dinner with free flow drinks
Jao Ping River Cruise - Dinner with free flow drinks
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Nov 29, 2024

Dear Robert,
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. Your sharing is really helpful for us to improve our products as well as the operational quality. I hope to have a chance to accompany your family in the future trips.
From Exotic Voyages team with thanks!

Once in a lifetime trip to Thailand was a blast.
Thailand | Oct 15 - Oct 25, 2024

Thomas F
Thomas F M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
We had a terrific time traveling and everything went smooth and organized. Lacey couldn't have been more helpful! The local guides, transfer staff and drivers were also great. We really enjoyed the mini trips during the vacation too! The sightseeing, food, temples, palaces, parks and people were great to see and visit. The hotel selection was perfect and fit our styles well.
We really enjoyed the dinner experience with the local family. Our entire trip to Krabi was a homerun....
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We had a terrific time traveling and everything went smooth and organized. Lacey couldn't have been more helpful! The local guides, transfer staff and drivers were also great. We really enjoyed the mini trips during the vacation too! The sightseeing, food, temples, palaces, parks and people were great to see and visit. The hotel selection was perfect and fit our styles well.
We really enjoyed the dinner experience with the local family. Our entire trip to Krabi was a homerun. Bathing with the elephants was great but a bit too long of a day. One mention, the trip to the national park was very physical, we enjoyed the visit but one of us did not take the walk through the park, just a bit too much.

Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Nov 01, 2024

Dear Thomas,
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. This is really helpful for us to improve our service and products for the future guests. And your fantastic experience in Thailand is a great motivation for me and all of my team. It is our pleasure to accompany you this time, and I hope to have a chance to meet you in Hanoi next trips.
From Exotic Voyages team with thanks!

Wonderful Guides and Hidden Treasures
Thailand | Aug 22 - Sep 2, 2024

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Julie S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 03, 2024
Our main guides Pukie and Ron were terrific. They were so helpful and friendly and provided so much interesting information about everything we saw. In fact all our guides from the Baan Chang Elephant Park to Thonburi were excellent. We loved having private guides to show us sites off the beaten path (my favorite was Wat Thong Noppakhun--like no other temple we saw in Thailand!) Our hotels were generally very comfortable. We would not hesitate to recommend Lacey's services for planning a trip... Read more

Our main guides Pukie and Ron were terrific. They were so helpful and friendly and provided so much interesting information about everything we saw. In fact all our guides from the Baan Chang Elephant Park to Thonburi were excellent. We loved having private guides to show us sites off the beaten path (my favorite was Wat Thong Noppakhun--like no other temple we saw in Thailand!) Our hotels were generally very comfortable. We would not hesitate to recommend Lacey's services for planning a trip to Thailand.

Hotel Reviews
Villa De Pranakorn
Bangkok

Comfortable but there is a lot of construction there currently, so the atmosphere outside the hotel isn't the greatest. Also a cash deposit is required. At checkout, the staff inspect the room to determine how much of the deposit to return. One should be prepared for this extra step at checkout.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Peace Resort
Koh Samui

Wonderful resort with a good location near Fisherman's Village and other conveniences. Our rooms had a lovely, spacious design.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aksara Heritage
Chiang Mai

This was a favorite place to stay on the trip. The location was fantastic, right in the middle of the old town and the Sunday walking market. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast offerings were excellent. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Chiang Mai.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely design to the rooms, courtyard and pool.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Sep 04, 2024

Dear Julie,
Thank you very much for your detailedfeedback. This is really helpful for us to improve our service and products for the future guests. And your fantastic experience in Thailand is a great motivation for me and all of my team. It is our pleasure to accompany you this time, and I hope to have a chance to meet you in Hanoi next trips.
From Exotic Voyages team with thanks!

The trip planning was seemless. The local gui...
Vietnam | Jun 13 - Jun 21, 2024

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Lincoln S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2024

The trip planning was seemless. The local guides were amazing and the itinerary was perfect for our family. We truly enjoyed our experience with KimKim.

Local specialist: Kien Nguyen

Version 1 - Jo's Family Fun in Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket)
Thailand | May 29 - Jun 8, 2024

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Jo G.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
We had a fantastic family holiday in Thailand! Lacey planned everything so perfectly… we were well looked after by our guides and drivers and particularly in relation the airport transfers which can be daunting and stressful in a new country. Extremely responsive to any issues that arose which were minimal and dealt with professionally! Thank you Lacey! Special mention to Toto ( Bangkok guide) and Pookie (Chiang Mai guide) who were absolutely amazing and treated us so well.., we would... Read more

We had a fantastic family holiday in Thailand!

Lacey planned everything so perfectly… we were well looked after by our guides and drivers and particularly in relation the airport transfers which can be daunting and stressful in a new country. Extremely responsive to any issues that arose which were minimal and dealt with professionally! Thank you Lacey!

Special mention to Toto ( Bangkok guide) and Pookie (Chiang Mai guide) who were absolutely amazing and treated us so well.., we would not have had the experience we did without them. The drivers also do such a fantastic job in stressful circumstances and kept my family comfortable and safe.

Thank you to everyone involved I would not hesitate to recommend Kim Kim to anyone planning a trip overseas.

Jo Gray and family 🙏🏼😊

Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jun 17, 2024

Dear Jo,
Thank you very much for your glowing feedback. This is really helpful for us to improve our service and products for the future guests. Also, your satisfaction is a great motivation for me and all of my team. It is our pleasure to accompany you this time, and I hope to have a chance to meet you in Hanoi next trips.
From Exotic Voyages team with thanks!