Testimonials

Asia Pioneer’s staff were able to create an amazing trip geared to making the most of a 5 day trip to Vitetnam, while respecting our budget and preferences. My husband and I (52) were treated like Royalty. Thanks again for all your help and kindness

Our 16 day vacation in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos was amazing. I first found Asia Pioneer when doing a web search online in the early stages of planning our vacation. I had contacted several agencies for quotes on a personalized trip, but Asia Pioneer stood head and shoulders abover the rest. From my first contact with Kata, we were extremely pleased. She answered all our questions promptly and quickly put together a tour that was just right for us. I had explained to her that my husband was a Vietnam Vet, so she included sites that would be memorable to him. The tour she put together was just the right pace with a good mix of historic and cultural sights as well as some free time for us to relax. She made the planning process so easy and explained everything we would need upon arrival…..visas, etc.

We had wonderful English speaking guides at every destination on our itinerary. Each guide was very well educated about the history of the area we were visiting as well as prompt and flexible with our daily schedules. We were provided with a local cell phone upon arrival for contact with our guides during our stay. Kata kept in constant contact with our guides during our trip and she even took the time to come meet with us while we were in Hanoi.

In Vietnam, we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. The cruise of Halong Bay was one of my favorites as was the town of Hoi An..I would do more than one night next time. Our guides Kim, Tony and Lee were awesome and I would ask for each of them again.

Siem Reap Cambodia was lovely…but warm this time of year as it was the dry season. Our guide Kia did an awesome job taking us through the Angkor temples and the sunrise temple visit is not one to be missed.

Luang Prabang, Laos was another of my favorites. The Mahout Experience at Elephant Village was probably my most memorable day of our vacation. It was a wonderful relaxing day!

Kata did an awesome job on our vacation and gave us some lifetime memories. Definitely ask for her when contacting Asia Pioneer!

Our two week trip last month was just superb. Perhaps it is not a tour for every one but for us it was interesting and fascinating in many ways. The tour was well organized and the people directing it, really were taking care of us (they even gave us a local cell phone to keep in contact). We stayed only at 4-star hotels and visit the best out-of-hotel restaurants, food was excellent, price was very very reasonable and we had no intestinal problems whatsoever (despite common apprehensions). Hanoi, Hoi Ann, Hue, Saigon and Seam Reap were all interesting in their own way, well, difficult to describe.
We have traveled through many places in the last 15 years. This is a memorable trip.
Finally, if you go ask for Ms Ruby at Asia Pioneer (make sure you go at the right season of the year)

We recently toured with friends in Cambodia and Vietnam with Asia Pioneer and found the experience fantastic. Everything was well organised, we had great guides who were friendly and obliging. The accommodation overall was very good and our itinerary was tailored to suit our needs.

We found a review of Mr. Lam’s services online and were very pleased with our personalized tour. The guides and drivers he organized for us were prompt, flexible, and courteous, and the hotels he recommended were excellent.

We traveled as two couples on a private tour arranged specifically for us. We can’t say enough good things about Asia Pioneers and especially, Kata. We researched tour companies and decided on IP after reading positive reviews. Kata was so helpful. We told her where we wanted to go, some sights we wanted to see, and she put together an amazing itinerary for us for our 3 week travel through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Kata was patient with us as we made adjustments and bombarded her with questions. She even caught up with us in Hanoi to meet us in person. Kata was so professional and represented the company to the highest level possible, in our opinion. IP employed a driver and an English speaking tour guide for our group of 4 each day of our trip. They were all very professional and very knowledgeable about the areas we were touring. We were treated like VIPs throughout our entire vacation. The hotels that they arranged for us were absolutely wonderful. Our guides directed us to the best local restaurants for dinner on our own. Without IP we do not feel that we would have enjoyed our trip half as much. Do bring your camera and good walking shoes. Our days were busy, and we would suggest that if you have a set itinerary that you set aside every 4 days or so as a day of “do nothing”. We could have used a day off now and then to rest, but it was our choice to fill the itinerary with as much as possible and Kata helped us choose the best to see and do. Highly recommend IP and ask for Kata. By the way, plan on extra time in Hoi An, turned out to be our favorite place.