We chose Indochina Voyages based on reviews from people who had traveled with them and information about the company on their website. All this allowed us to conclude that this company is solid and has a good reputation. I prepared a preliminary plan for a three-week trip from north to south, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, and sent a request to the company. A day later (!) I received a response from their consultant (Ms Thuy Do) with various suggestions on how to improve the travel program. And from that moment on, we were in the strong hands of a professional! We worked on a detailed tour plan for about two weeks, and it was an amazing collaboration – I received suggestions and comments within 1-2 days! She knew absolutely everything: opening hours of museums, domestic flight schedules, which places are most interesting to visit, etc. She also gave us advice on obtaining a visa and valuable recommendations on preparing for the trip. I also want to note that during our entire trip she was constantly asking on WhatsApp if everything was okay with us. In the few cases where changes were needed, all problems were solved immediately. We have been traveling for over 30 years, and I have never received such service! All our guides were professional, but I especially want to mention Quinh (Kwin) and Tho (Tolya) in Hanoi and Ms Ngon (Maria) in Dalat. All the drivers were experienced and the cars were in perfect condition, with two bottles of water each day.

A little about the trip itself. We started in Hanoi, a very interesting city. From there we took a two-day cruise along Halong Bay. It was an amazing trip and a must-see when visiting Hanoi. One day was dedicated to exploring the picturesque waterways in Trang An. From Hanoi we moved to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Here we dedicated the whole day to exploring the citadel, the famous Thien Mu pagoda, the symbol of Hue, and some of the imperial tombs. All this is very impressive, and certainly worth a visit. From Hue we headed to Hoi An, a charming 16th century port city. From here we made radial trips to the valley of the My Son temples, the Marble Mountains, the Bana Hills entertainment complex, etc. The next stop was Dalat, the pearl of the whole trip. I highly suggest visiting this place if there is the opportunity. And finally, Ho Chi Minh with a mandatory visit the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi tunnels.

In conclusion, our trip was great mainly thanks to Indochina Voyage and their consultant Ms Thuy Do. I highly recommend this travel agency.