Testimonials

My husband and I spent 2 1/2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia! We had the most wonderful adventure. We love to experience the culture, the food, history and hear the stories of people and our trip included all of those things.

Minh from Indochina Voyages was amazing in creating a personalized trip that included North, Central and South Vietnam, as well as Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. We had personal tour guides in every area in addition to plenty of personal time to explore ourselves. All of our guides were excellent with a special shout out to Jackie in North Vietnam! Another highlight was the Vespa night tour in Saigon!

It was a trip of a lifetime and we can’t wait to go back to SE Asia. With all of that the price was amazingly reasonable!

Thanks to Minh and the whole team!

We had planned our trip prior to covid so our trip was even more special due to waiting for so long. From the first contact with our travel consultant Minh Vu, who kept in contact over the years of planning I can only say he was exceptional. We visited North, central and South Vietnam as well as Cambodia. We had so many highlights, from our cyclo ( Xich Lo) tour around the French quarter, food tour, cooking class, canoeing through the caves in Ninh Binh to our 2 night cruise on a junk boat on Bai Tu Long Bay and our 2 night cruise on our private sampan on the Mekong Delta. We did so much more to mention. It was wonderful to learn about the culture in Vietnam and we have a better understanding of this beautiful country. Our guides Kien, Jarod, Une and our wonderful drivers were outstanding. We can’t wait to come back again in the future and will be definitely planning our trip with Minh Vu.

Indochina Voyages and especially our agent Van Do helped make our trip memorable and relaxing. We had a private tour arranged for 4 of us, 2 couples. Van arranged everyting from the internal flights, hotels, many of our meals, cooking classes, elephant sactuary visit, transportation (van), our own driver and english speaking guide in every city we visited. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible with our needs, respectful and friendly. We were met at each airport by our guide who helped us check into our hotel and get oriented to our new city. Van was organized, detailed oriented and was able to fit in everything we wanted to see. She would check in with us periodically to make sure things were going well. One day I was sick, she even emailed me to see if I was ok. We felt the trip was also very affordable for all that was included. We would highly recommend using Indochina Voyages and we also recommend Van Do as the travle agent. We have been telling family and friends about our trip and recommended both to them.

We just recently returned from a two week northern Vietnam experience arranged by Minh Vu at Indochina voyages. They took exceptional care from us from start to finish. We were picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel upon arrival – so refreshing after a day of travel. Our hotel in Hanoi (Sifonia) was in a perfect location and the staff there were all very attentive. Last minute, Minh arranged a food tour for us, where Jackie our guide was fun and helped us choose delicious (yet safe for the stomach) foods.

After a few days in Hanoi, we set off for the north with Hung and Long. Our adventures started in Lim Binh where we hiked, boated, biked, and dined with locals. This was the highlight of our trip, as we were the only guests at the homestay, and even went in a local cave – just us!

Our journey continued through Xa Giang, Meo Vac, Halong Bay, and Ninh Binh – where each stop was clean and comfortable with exceptional service. Minh planned perfectly for us – I had given him an idea of what we like to do – athletic and comfort wise – before the trip, and he nailed all the accommodations and activities. For example, our boat in Halong Bay only had five total couples – it was very private and luxurious.

Our two weeks of travel was led by Long our guide and Hung the driver. Long has years of experience being a travel guide, and was very knowledgable to the history and culture of the countryside. He was also flexible in planning, and was aware of when we needed to start later in order to get some rest, or push on to more exciting things ahead. He was a wealth of knowledge and experience.

I cannot say enough good things about our driver, Hung. I get extremely car sick, yet even on the winding roads of the north, I never felt ill. He handled all the narrow mountain passes like an expert. I should also mention that the car was comfortable and spacious and everytime I got in, there was a fresh bottle of water waiting for me!

To summarize, Indochina Voyages (and specifically Minh, Jackie, Long, and Hung), took excellent care of us on our trip. We never had to think about anything – it was always taken care of for us. We felt safe, comfortable, and had a great time. When we return to see South Vietnam, we will be using Indochina Voyages to guide us. I cannot recommend this company enough.

As frequent travellers we have experienced numerous guided tours. But this trip to Vietnam, planned and arranged by our tour organiser Ngoc Huang, exceeded all expectations.

From the moment we were met at Hanoi airport, through to the Ha Long Bay cruise, and on to Saigon, the trip went like clockwork. The hotels situated in the best parts of town (the Old Quarter in Hanoi and District 1 in Saigon), were excellent. All for a very reasonable price.

The 2 tour guides (Dan in Hanoi, as well as Emma in Saigon) were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and humorous. Both were flexible, and were able to vary the original itinerary based on our request for a more local experience. Even the private cars, as well as the drivers were impeccable.

Ngoc’s attention to detail was excellent, and she was in touch with us right through the trip to ensure all was well. She even met us in person in Saigon to see if there was anything else we needed!

Thank you, and we’re sure our many traveler friends will be in touch.

From the first contact with Van she knew exactly what kind of trip we wanted. Her suggestions were always right. The private junk at Bai Tu Long Bay and the private sampan on the Mekong River made these experiences extra special. The hotels were always top and in the best locations. Organisation with drivers and guides was flawless. All of the guides managed to add some off-the-beaten track experiences in the line of our interests.
Even during the trip Van stayed in touch for any last minute changes, she even checked us in on the domestic flights and provided the boarding passes by mail . I can’t think of anything that could have been done differently. Since everything was so well organised we never had to stress about anything and could enjoy our trip to the fullest.
I would certainly recommend Indochina Voyages for any trip in the region.

We spent 15 days traveling in north and central Vietnam and Cambodia. We were two couples, we selected four star accommodations, and private guides and transportation. Vietnam was beautiful and fascinating, Cambodia was amazing. Our custom itinerary met and exceeded our expectations. The guides and drivers were excellent. The hotels were lovely. It’s hard for me to pick my favorite parts of the trip, but I would say the rice terraces in Pu Luong, the hotel in Ninh Binh, and the temples in Siem Reap are among many special memories…. And also the bahn mi in Hoi An!
Indochina Voyages and Van Do did an exceptional job for us at a reasonable price. Van was always available to answer questions, both before and during our journey. I totally recommend Indochina Voyages, for the trip of a lifetime.

I came across Indochina Voyages during my research for our trip to Vietnam. As the reviews were excellent, I contacted them for help with an itinerary.

Minh returned my email query promptly. The itinerary he sent covered the specific sights we wanted to see, the level of accommodations we preferred, and the pace we wanted. It provided details on daily activities and travel times and links to hotels. I only had to make a couple of adjustments to a perfect itinerary. Minh’s communications covered absolutely everything from guidelines on how and when to fill out the visa form, what to pack, and the immunizations we’d need to other essential information like currency exchange, how much to tip, and the best places to order my custom leather jacket while in Hoi An!
The true value of partnering with Indochina Voyages comes through once you arrive. We don’t usually use a tour company, but a private tour appealed to us as this was our first trip to SE Asia.

Aside from having everything handled, our guides and drivers were wonderful. We learned a lot, ate exceptional food, and saw not just the key sights, but much of the countryside. Our guides were very organized – on our first packed day in Hanoi I mentioned that I wanted to experience the train that runs through the city street – so closely that you can touch it as it goes by. Our guide Dan said no problem and got us to a great viewing area about 5 minutes before the train came without disrupting our itinerary. It was great fun and after hearing how long other tourists had to sit around to wait for the train, I appreciated his savvy timing. In Hoi An, the purchase of our leather goods meant we had to use another duffle bag. When our guide Kent saw the additional bag on our way to the airport, he alerted us that Vietnam Airlines only allows 1 bag per passenger for domestic flights and we had three bags for two people. We were a bit panicked but he assured us he’d figure out a way to get the bags on the flight. It took a few minutes of discussion at check in, but the airline accepted the bag and all was well.

Minh checked on us throughout the trip but I also realized that he was regularly checking in with the guides and hotel staff as well, just to ensure all was going smoothly – which is was.

Lastly, I really appreciated the attention that was paid to hotel room selection. At each city, my husband and I looked at each other and said, our room is in the PERFECT location!

I can’t recommend Minh and Indochina Voyages highly enough!

I never thought a journey could have such a profound impact on my life until I decided to reach out to Indochina Voyages to arrange my return to Vietnam after 30 long years of (forced) absence. I was just a child when I left my homeland, and since then, my Hmong family in Cao Bang has remained only a distant memory, almost a faded dream over time.

Indochina Voyages made possible what seemed impossible. Thanks to their tireless commitment and dedication, they managed to track down my family of origin, an encounter I thought unattainable and turned out to be one of the most emotional moments of my life.

I would like to express deep gratitude to the entire team at Indochina Voyages, especially to Minh, my exceptional travel planner, and Tuan, my guide and nowadays friend. His attention to my needs and understanding of Western customs made the whole process so smooth and seamless. Tuan was not only an interpreter but also a friend who guided me through such a delicate experience with kindness and patience.

The meeting with my family exceeded all expectations. The tears of joy and the love we shared are moments that will be etched in my memory forever. I owe all of this profound experience not only to my family in Italy but especially to my father, who accompanied me every step of the way. Indochina Voyages played an essential role in making this transformative journey possible.

If you’re considering embarking on an unforgettable journey in the heart of Vietnam, don’t hesitate to turn to Indochina Voyages. They are more than a travel agency; they are bearers of hope, connectors of hearts, and creators of indelible memories. Thank you again for making my dream possible.

As a solo senior traveler, I was at first hesitant to travel for 30 plus hours by flight to Vietnam and toured with an unknown travel operator. I communicated with several Vietnamese tour consultants via Trip Advisor, but I finally settled on Indochina Voyages. It was the responsiveness, diligence, and the recommendations of Ms. Hue Nguyen that impressed me the most. My customized 14-day and 13-night private tour was everything I’d envisioned–from the airport pickup, the knowledgeable guides, the hotel selections, to the cultural and historical sites I visited. Trump Duc from Hanoi was a passionate and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to find me the asthma inhalers I needed during my trip. Emma from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) was equally ardent about her country. She even volunteered to give me a wake-up call at 3 a.m. to ensure that I got to the airport in time to catch my flight. They truly want me to see their beloved country and enjoy their cuisine too. I was so enamored by these three ambassadors of Vietnam!

My husband and I (early 60’s) spent 3 weeks in Vietnam in November. We found Indochina Voyages by reading forums on tripadvisor, and saw they were highly rated. Nevertheless, it was a complete leap of faith for us to book our trip through them, and they far surpassed our expectations.

We contacted Minh and told him about ourselves, what we like, and a few places we thought we should see, and asked him to create an itinerary for us, with lots of activities (walking tours, food tours, some biking, some boating, museums, etc.) He sent a very detailed proposal and we proceeded to go back and forth with emails for about a month, until we felt we had a really good trip lined up, with lots of activities, but also some good relaxation built in (a necessity, especially after the very hot and humid days touring around.) At that point, we still had no idea how much the trip would cost, and were pleasantly surprised that even with staying at 4 and 5 star hotels, with a private guide and a private driver (do NOT plan to drive yourselves, there are thousands of locals on motorbikes and it’s extremely chaotic in the cities) the trip was quite reasonable.

Since my husband was scuba diving in Indonesia first, I planned to arrive in Hanoi a few days before him, so I could get over jetlag by the time he arrived. I’d never been to Asia and spoke not a word of Vietnamese, so was a bit nervous about arriving on my own. But, as promised, I was met at the airport by Snow, our private English speaking guide, (a lovely, knowledgeable, young woman and a delight to spend time with) and a driver, in a nice air conditioned SUV, replete with water bottles. I stayed at the Sinfonia del Rey solo, which was a lovely small hotel right in the heart of Hanoi’s old quarter, by the turtle lake. there After a few days of sightseeing with Snow, my husband arrived and we moved to the even nicer hotel, Peridot Grand, so we could experience a different part of the Old Quarter.

Every single one of the hotels that Minh chose for us was terrific — very comfortable, each more beautiful than the next, lovely staff, and really terrific food (breakfast was always included). We had been tempted to skip Halong Bay (it was a 3 -4 hour drive from Hanoi) but Minh insisted we should not miss it, and it ended up being one of the real highlights of the trip. We spent one night on a private junk (wooden boat) with a private chef, a captain, and an English speaking guide. Including the gourmet meals, the one night was about $700 and we are so glad Minh convinced us the splurge was worth it.

Minh also advised us to skip Sapa and to instead visit the less touristy Ninh Binh and Pu Luong, again excellent suggestions. And when we decided we did not want to visit Hoi An, since it was the height of rainy season there, Minh suggested we visit the island of Phu Quoc (we’d never heard of it) for some good weather and relaxation. The Salinda resort there was fantastic — gorgeous spacious room, lovely warm pool looking out over the ocean and the best breakfast spread we’ve ever seen. Plus good poolside restaurant for dinner and an excellent spa for massages.

In terms of practical advice: bring linen clothes, as cotton gets soaked and sweaty due to the humidity. Since my husband had a dive trip planned, we had to visit at that time of year, but if I return, we’ll try to go when it’s a bit cooler. Tell Minh what you like — we told him we’re not super early risers, and we don’t like to move hotels every night, we prefer to spend 2 -3 nights at each. We also don’t like to have every single minute of every day planned, so Minh built in plenty of time for us to explore on our own or chill at the hotel.

In conclusion: Minh was fantastic. When we decided during the trip that we didn’t want to do something, Minh came up with great alternatives. He also booked our internal flights and when the airline for one flight went bankrupt right before our trip, Minh quickly scrambled and booked another flight so our itinerary did not get messed up.He was communicative and available during the trip to make last minute changes, and could not have been more helpful or accomodating.

I have traveled to over 50 countries and the Indochina Travel Agency is the best, hands down that I have ever used. They worked with me to keep within our modest budget and it still felt like a luxury vacation.

The hotels they booked were top notch with wonderful breakfast buffets at every one. Their service is bespoke, with your private tour guide and driver for everywhere you go (if you want that). I would highly recommend it as the tours are unique, the guides are local and really know their stuff plus go out of their way to ensure you are comfortable, happy, and feel safe. It is more like visiting Vietnam with a friend who lives there.

They also booked all the internal flights (for much less than I could have) and our travel agent Van amazed us at every turn by being so responsive and proactive. Once when our flight was delayed (a very early morning trip that turned into a relaxing afternoon one) Van contacted us to let us know and rearranged the the pickups and check-outs so we could enjoy ourselves rather than be stressed out waiting at the airport. All before we woke up in the morning and without us even asking!

I usually don’t write reviews but these guys are so good they deserve it. Thank you Van, Jackie, and all the others for making our 3 week tour of Vietnam the most memorable, relaxing, and trouble-free vacation we have ever had. We will be contacting you again soon to arrange another tour to Myanmar or perhaps Thailand!