Footprint Travel

We had such a wonderful experience working with Minh while planning our trip to Vietnam. We traveled with a group of 11 people, and working with Minh made everything so much easier and practical. He was very patient and accomodating with us. He made sure we had the perfect itinerary for our group. During the trip itself, we had the best guide ever, Ha. Ha took such great care of us and was so kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and had the best energy. We loved our time with Ha and everything he showed and taught us during our trip. Forever grateful for all your help, it was truly a wonderful experience and would go through Kimkim to help plan future trips. Thanks a mil!

Our guide in Hue and to Hoi An via Da Nang was great (Quinn). He had a lot of knowledge about Viet Nam and its history and his English was good. Really an asset. He also wanted us to get the most of our trip and our experience, it was genuine.
He could also answer most of our questions.
Our guide in Hoi An (Bao) had so-so English skills and was not super responsive in our questions. The trip to Cham Island was a turist trap and we had a tough time getting over the pollution in plastic and the bad use of the island. Tourists should be limited and there should be better protection of Cham Island. Also the diesel fumes in the harbour area of Da Nang was awful. Lots of cheap sellers, too many tourists and very hard to breathe from the fumes.
Last guide in HCMC was fine (David). English skills was fine and he was a good guide. The trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) was a good taste of what the delta is and what is possible. For a next trip we would love to go deeper into this, perhaps on an overnight trip if possible to be able to explore more. Our day was good.

My boyfriend and I went on a 13 day trip to Vietnam which was incredibly planned by Minh. My mom helped in the planning stages which was made easy by KimKim with easy access to the trip planner through a chat and online itinerary. Communicating and adjusting the itinerary was amazing and done in a timely manner. Minh was helpful in every way adjusting as requested and making wonderful suggestions. Once on the trip, everything was seamless and high quality from the airport transfer to the tours and guides. Other than some small issues with air conditioning in some of the hotels not functioning, we enjoyed our hotels, food, outings and guides. Some of the highlights included the overnight cruise on Capella Cruises on HaLong Bay. As well as our night Vespa tour in Ho Chi Min. We had custom clothing made in Hoi Ann and saw spectacular rice terraces and scenery. We ended the trip relaxing on the beach in Nha Trang which was beautiful! We were given a great overall taste of Vietnam and look forward to returning one day! Thanks to Minh for truly making this a trip to remember!! So happy to have found KimKim Travel!!

Hotel Reviews

Hanoi Pearl

Hanoi

Nice and clean hotel with great room service. Well located to many sites in Hanoi.

Authenticity & Character

Nice decor and clean with good air conditioning!

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Walking distance to many sites and train street

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Clean, comfortable and good air conditioning

Hidden Charm Ninh Binh

Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

Nice hotel with good room however the air conditioning didn’t work which was not great since it was VEEY hot out! Room service was good and appreciated after a long hiking day in the heat!!

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Air conditioner didn’t work which made it very uncomfortable. A fan was provided which didn’t do much to cool things off given the over 40 degree temperatures!

Pu Luong Eco Garden

Very rustic and our air conditioning didn’t work for the night we were there which was not great since we had spent a long day hiking in 40 plus degrees. Not much to do but was fine for a night in between other locations.

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Nothing much around but it is in the middle of the country so undertandable

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Air conditioning wasn’t working

Capella Cruise

Halong

This overnight cruise was a highlight of our trip to Vietnam. Beautiful boat and was not too busy at all when we went. Views of surrounding are spectacular. Went kayaking and enjoyed the top deck and delicious food!!

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Allegro Hoian

Great hotel close to centre of Hoi An so easy walking. The hotel has discounts to good tailor shops so we had some wonderful clothing made which was so much fun!

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Odys Boutique Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City

Well located to be able to walk around easily!

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Amiana Resort Nha Trang

Beautiful hotel located right near the private beach. Huge pool! Enjoyed our stay here. It is very quiet as it is away from the main part which was appreciated after a long stay in Vietnam. Enjoyed delicious food, great beach where we rented floats and snorkeling equipment! We had a great time and was a perfect end to our 2 week trip in Vietnam!!

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Away from the busier part which made it feel like an oasis

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Activity Reviews

Pu Luong - Ninh Binh: Trang An - Hang Mua

Ninh Binh

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Hanoi - Pu Luong Natural Reserve

Vietnam

Was beautiful but VERY hot which made it tough!

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Welcome to Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Capella Cruise)

Vietnam

Beautiful boat and great time seeing Halong Bay!

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Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Basket Boat

Hoi An

Lots of fun! Our boat guide was so cute!! Fun activity!!

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Vespa Adventure: Street food after dark

Ho Chi Minh City

We had a wonderful time on our Vespa tour! Our guide was incredible and so generous! My birthday had been a few days earlier and he surprised us with a small birthday cake which was so thoughtful!! Loved our Vespa experience!!

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Wow what an amazing trip. From the moment a thought was planned Camellia planned our trip and communicated every small detail perfectly, from a small idea of ours a 17 day trip through Vietnam and Cambodia was formed. Our entire trip was professionally organised down to the finest detail. Every guide and driver arrived well before the schedule time, all guides spoke great English and were extremely knowledgable. Thanks for a wonderful trip. Most highly recommended.
Pam, Dean, Ben & Georgia

Mr Cường was a fantastic guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable about Vietnam and the places we went. Mr Hai, our driver, was very hospitable and always had water waiting for us in the car. The activities planned were fun and gave us a good mix of Vietnamese culture and landscape. I would highly recommend KimKim tours to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews

Tam Coc Boutique garden

Ninh Binh

Beautiful little boutique hotel. The rooms were large and gave us easy access to shopping and restaurants.

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Renea Cruises Halong

Hon Gai, Ha Long

This is a smaller cruise and is perfect! This allowed for a more personal experience and our guide in the boat, Duc, was fantastic. There was a good mix of activities and rest time and food was excellent.

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Hanoi Boutique Hotel

Hanoi

This hotel is located in the heart of the old quarter which made walking to shops and restaurants very easy. We highly recommend the Met restaurant for good, authentic Vietnamese food.

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Activity Reviews

Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages - Cultural Tour of Hanoi

Hanoi

We had a rainy two days in Hanoi but still our guide still managed to show us a great time. The bikes were comfortable and Duc made sure to take time to get the right size for my daughter which made a huge difference for her. The cooking demo with the local family was so fun and the food was so good.

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Drive to heritage site Trang An Grottoes

Ninh Binh

Trang A Grottoes is beautiful! It was a very hot day but the scenery was very worth it.

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Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Thung Nham Bird garden

Ninh Binh

The flowers here were breath taking. We got stuck in a heavy downpour for about 30 minutes but still decided to walk through anyway and was so glad we did. Everything was so lush and colorful.

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Ninh Binh - Bai Tu Long bay welcome on board

Ha Long Bay

Loved loved loved this cruise. Bai Tu Long Bay is the bay less travelled and it was nice not to be surrounded by other cruises.

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So much delicious food! You won’t go hungry on this cruise, for sure.

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More cruise on the bay - transfer back Hanoi

Vietnam

At the floating fish village, we met cute little puppies!

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Cap La - Cong Dam - Thien Canh Son cave

Ha Long Bay

I’m glad we spent a second night because we got to go swimming! We swam on the first day after kayaking to the secluded beach but that was more like waddling. The second day, we anchored the little transport boat in the middle of the bay and jumped into the water! It was so refreshing and a good time.

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We are very impressed with the travel organization and all guides who were very imformative and sociable. The two guides we spent the most time with: Lam in the south and Hiep in the north were really helpful and personable, and we really liked spending time with them. They were both very flexible, and adjusted the program to fit our needs when necessary.
The program was intense, but we enjoyed all parts. The highlights were Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.

Hotel Reviews

Sanouva Saigon

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Bamboo Eco Village

Can tho

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Hanoi HM Boutique

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Tam Coc Boutique garden

Ninh Binh

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Swan Cruise

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Betel Garden Villas

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HCM City - Cu Chi tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho

Vietnam

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Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages - Cultural Tour of Hanoi

Hanoi

We spent some time with a very lovely family who helped celebrate my husband´s birthday.

Can Tho - visit floating market then drop off Can Tho airport for a noon flight to Danang then transfer to Hoian

Can Tho

Hue - Hanoi

Vietnam

Hanoi and walking street food tour

Hanoi

Visit Tra Que Village & Hoi An City Tour

Hoi An

Great farm visit, cooking class and a bonus massage.

Cu Lao Cham Snorkeling (Join in a group) - Then transfer to Hue

Vietnam

Forbidden Purple City - Royal Tombs

Vietnam

Our 13 day experience starting in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), followed by a day trip to the Mekong Delta and Ben Tre, then on to Hoi An with an add on cruise to Ha Long Bay, and finally Hanoi was nothing short of amazing!!! The accommodations were all very upscale with friendly staff and great buffet breakfasts! Every tour was well planned and informative! All of the tour guides spoke excellent English and went out of their way to make our experiences meaningful and special! The drivers did not usually speak much if any English, but were well versed in how to navigate all types of traffic without any mishaps. Our contact at Kim Kim and the tour guides kept in constant contact with us so that we always knew the daily schedule. We had enough "free time" in each of the areas to explore the sights and sounds on our own. We can't say enough positive things about the entire adventure!! My youngest son and I will forever be grateful for this trip of a lifetime!!!

Hotel Reviews

Au Lac Charner Hotel

Great location in Saigon. Well appointed with friendly staff and great buffet breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful lobby setting.

Location

Very close to many cultural sights.

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Everyone was most helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room and bathroom were spotless.

La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa

Quảng Nam

This resort was so outstanding that we did not want to leave!!

Authenticity & Character

There were multiple wings at this resort and each had its own unique vibe. The lobby was very beautiful and welcoming.

Location

The location made walking to various areas very feasible.

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Wow! Every person at this resort was super friendly and we felt pampered every day.

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The entire resort was super clean with lush surroundings.

La Sinfonía Majesty Hotel and Spa

Our stay here was lovely. Its location made walking to see local sights quite easy.

Authenticity & Character

The lobby, dining room and our private room were nicely appointed.

Location

We were able to walk to nearby sights with ease.

Staff

Every person on the staff was very attentive to our needs.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room and bathroom were spotless.

Dragon Legend Cruise

Hon Gai

The cruise was awesome even though we did not have any sunny days aboard.

Authenticity & Character

The cruise ship was appointed apropos to its name.

Location

We travelled aboard the Dragon legend to quite beautiful locations.

Staff

Everyone waited on the people on board with 5 star service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

As might be expected, the rooms showed some wear and tear from the constant dampness. However, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was nicely appointed.

Activity Reviews

HCM City - Cu Chi tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

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Ai Van (Vivian), our guide, made the whole day fabulous!! She provides a wealth of background knowledge that allows you to be fully engaged in the history.

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HCM City - Cai Be - Can Tho

Can Tho

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Once again, Ai Van (Vivian), our guide, made this long day trip super enlightening and enjoyable!

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Hoi An Fishing Village - Ancient Town Walking with Street Food Tasting

Hoi An

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We were able to taste many types of Vietnamese local foods with our private guide.

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Hanoi street food on Vespa

Hanoi

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Riding on the back of a Vespa at night to see the sights/sounds and taste many types of Vietnamese local foods with a local guide was super fun.

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Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay with Dragon Legend Cruise

Vietnam

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Every meal was super delicious.

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The tour guide for our trip was delightful and informative.

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Further explore the Bay / On Dragon Legend Cruise

Ha Long Bay

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Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages - Cultural Tour of Hanoi

Hanoi

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Our tour guide was very informative and made sure we were safe every step of the way. Our private lunch was awesome.

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Half Day Red River Delta Countryside Discovery (Morning or Afternoon session) on Jeep Car

Hanoi

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Our informative guide made this unusual trip in a Russian Army jeep an awesome experience.

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