Insider's Vietnam & Thailand Adventure - 11 Days
Vietnam | Feb 28 - Mar 18, 2025

Debra
Debra H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Lucy created a perfect 19-day trip to Vietnam. There were 6 people in our group, and we all had specific things that we wanted to do on the trip and she made it all happen. The accommodations were nice, with good locations and breakfasts. The guides and drivers all showed up on time and made tours and transfers effortless.
Thank you to Lucy and her team for coordinating our wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews
Mekong Rustic Can Tho

This hotel is tucked back deep into the little village off the main road, and the grounds are beautiful. Very nice staff, and good food cooked on site. The friendly puppies and kitties were a special bonus!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Pretty remote, so plan to stay on property unless you make transportation arrangements.
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La Siesta Classic Hang Thung

Great location, warm pool, good spa services and amazing breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk around Old town and to the Night Market.
Staff
Wonderful staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acnos Grand Hotel
Ho Chi Minh

Great location and staff. They even had a to-go breakfast ready for us when we had to go to the airport early.

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Doris Cruise

This was a fun addition to our trip. The rooms were nice and staff was lovely. We didn’t have very good weather but still got to kayak, swim and bike, too.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Our porter was Vu, and he was so good we wanted to take him with us on the rest of the trip!😊
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa

This hotel was in a great location, and we enjoyed the breakfast and the pool, and even borrowed their bikes to go to the beach! We loved Hoi An so much!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walk to the market and lantern street.
Staff
Wonderful staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
New Livitrans Train

A great experience!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It’s a train!
Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh

Nice authentic hotel with good location and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Was able to walk just down the narrow drive to bars and restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sin Chai Ecolodge

Gorgeous views! Beautiful wooden bath tubs!

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Location
Staff
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Cherish Hue
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Walk To The Love Waterfall  And Heaven Gate
Walk To The Love Waterfall And Heaven Gate
Sapa

This was a fun place to see. Nam was a good guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat trip to Tam Coc , Mua Cave Climb and Cycling
Boat trip to Tam Coc , Mua Cave Climb and Cycling
Vietnam

Be ready for lots of steps, but it’s fun and totally worth it!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages
Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages
Sapa

A great trek through the farmland valley. Nam and some local village women walked us from on tribe village to another.

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Saigon By Night - Vintage Vespa Street Food Tour
Saigon By Night - Vintage Vespa Street Food Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

So fun! Just do it!

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Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Hue
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Visiting Hanoi Local Life   - Food tour
Visiting Hanoi Local Life - Food tour
Hanoi

Wonderful experience!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide! (Mr Ningh)
Transport
We learned how to walk on the busy streets, and took a fun cyclo ride.
Cycling At Viet Hai Village – Kayaking – Swimming  (Doris Cruise 3D2N)
Cycling At Viet Hai Village – Kayaking – Swimming (Doris Cruise 3D2N)
Ha Long Bay

Fun day! Make sure you find the fish pond in the village for a fishy “pedicure”!

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Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Train Street
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Train Street
Hanoi

Mr Ningh took us to interesting places, and the eggs coffee and Train Street are not to be missed.

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 Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Disembark Cruise (Doris Cruise)
Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Disembark Cruise (Doris Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
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Ninh Binh - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay ( Doris cruise)
Ninh Binh - Halong bay - Lan Ha Bay ( Doris cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Vu was our porter and took good care of us. Despite bad weather we went swimming, kayaking and bike riding and had a great time!

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Hoi An Sightseeing and Food Tour ( Afternoon)
Hoi An Sightseeing and Food Tour ( Afternoon)
Hoi An

Great tour. Mr Robert even arranged an acupuncture session for us!

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Cycling in Cam Thanh & Thanh Dong Organic Farm Visit
Cycling in Cam Thanh & Thanh Dong Organic Farm Visit
Vietnam

Really fun bike ride, a fantastic lunch, and our guide Mango was one of the best on our entire trip.

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Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Mar 24, 2025

Hello Debra
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! Your happiness brings me a lot of motivation and passion for my job. I have passed your compliments to our guide, driver, and operation team who will be delighted to know they made your trip memorable!
I wish you and your family all the best and hope to have another chance to accompany you on your next adventure in Asia!
Best wishes,
Lucy