Hello, Mrs Thom Nguyen and all your team,
We are back home, tired but delighted, with our heads full of beautiful memories.
The return to everyday life was difficult, after this dream stay organized by your care.
As requested, here is feedback on our Vietnam discovery tour.
Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Ninh Binh “Ha Long Bay on land
We loved :
The sampan ride on the river to discover the many rocky peaks that form the land-based Ha Long Bay.
The bicycle ride is another fun way to appreciate the diversity of landscapes and the richness of the vegetation.
The jade pagoda, with its three different levels, is nestled in the mountain. At the top, the view is sumptuous over the rice fields.
As for the restaurant, it doesn’t look like much, but it offers delicious food and a warm welcome.
The hotel: a spacious, comfortable room with a majestic view of Nin Binh.
Day 2 and 3: Ninh Binh – Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Cruise – Vung Vieng Village – Hanoi
The cruise in Ha Long Bay on the junk Amira is one of the highlights of our stay.
The junk was luxurious. We felt like kings, suspended in time, all along this crossing. We appreciated the services, the quality of the meals and the activities proposed during these 2 days.
Our most beautiful memory will undoubtedly remain the magnificent Ha Long Bay. It was magical!
It is with sadness that we left our guide, Hiep. We would like to underline, once again, his professionalism, his kindness, and his listening. He knew how to amaze us and share his passion for Vietnam. The driver was just as attentive to our comfort in the car.
Day 4: Hue
We were disoriented by our new guide – Kien – who, as soon as we arrived, announced changes in the day’s programme. But, thanks to the mobile phone you gave us, we were able to contact Phong who was able to reassure us and make sure that our tour went as planned. Thank you for your responsiveness, availability and attention throughout our stay.
We spent a beautiful cultural day in Hue, rich in stories and teachings.
Day 5: Hue – Cloud Pass – Danang – Hoï An
We liked :
Cloud Pass, is a place to admire the fabulous panorama with the view of Danang Bay
Danang, a modern city in full expansion
The Cham art museum.
As for the city of Hoï An, it is also part of our most beautiful memories! This small picturesque city is very pleasant. It is a good place to live. We loved walking in its small streets.
The hotel was beautiful, a little corner of paradise with its rooms scattered in a lush garden and away from the city. We enjoyed a relaxing massage. It’s a pity that the hotel shuttle buses to the city don’t run between 4 pm and 8.30 pm.
Very good restaurant and close to the hotel.
Day 6: My Son sanctuary
A fabulous archaeological site, full of mysteries.
Thanks for the free afternoon in Hoï An which allowed us to do some shopping.
Day 7: Saigon.
For the discovery of this great metropolis, we were disappointed by our guide of Saturday -Lili- who was really not “talkative”. The visits followed one another at a fast pace and with a minimum of explanations. Moreover, we did not see the municipal theatre, even though it was included in the programme.
On the other hand, the dinner cruise on the junk was a very nice surprise.
Day 8 and 9: Ben Tre – Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market
The last two days of our trip were just like the first two: wonderful!
We enjoyed :
The discovery by sampan of the daily life of the local inhabitants, the handicraft factories, on the Mekong delta. A world, half land and half water.
The floating market of Cai Rang: a market on the water as animated and populated as on land. An amazing sight of boats overflowing with various fruits and vegetables.
Thanks to Thong, our last guide, very interesting in his explanations.
We would like to thank you for the impeccable and attentive organisation of our tour.
From the first day to the last, everything went perfectly. Phong regularly checked on us to see if we were satisfied. The guides and drivers were punctual and helpful.
Thank you also for your warm welcome to your agency, and your attentiveness and responsiveness throughout and during the preparation of our tour.
Thank you to all your team for their know-how.
We had a magical stay in a beautiful country. We discovered a country rich in culture, abundant in smiles and kindness, and a refined cuisine. This trip made us want to return and we will not hesitate to call on your services again.
We enclose some photos for your souvenir book.
With all our friendship,
Aurélie DORIGNE – Jean-Yves DORIGNE – Jocelyne TARDY
