Testimonials

The sheer comfort, ease, flexibility and the wonderful experience we had during our journey to Vietnam through Asia Pioneer could match no other. We were shown the in depth lives of the Villages and were privileged to be invited into the homes of some of the village people, discussing their lifestyle. We took a private tour and this enabled us to stop and start at varying places not on our itinerary. I would book again and again with Indochina and Mr Lam Duong was very professional in his dealings with us and he catered for our every need without hesitation. Our tour guides were fantastic, informative and very friendly going out of their way to help us look for items and to help us bargain where necessary for the best price.

My husband and I planned to spend 30 days in South East Asia. We contacted Asia Pioneer after a friend’s recommendation. The rest is the story of a spectacular adventure. Kata Tran responded immediately to our first email questions and helped to organize a trip that not only exceeded all expectations but one we now describe as a trip filled with 30 days of highlights. Kata listened to our preferences, understood our interests, accommodated our quirks and added amenities and bonuses that we could not have imagined.
Our trip took us to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. We wanted to include a river cruise of the Mekong Delta, a beach vacation somewhere in the middle, local culture, history, etc.
We met with families, walked the river paths, lounged on a stunning beach, rode elephants and petted tigers, planted rice, toured tribal villages, visited museums, war fields, markets, temples and palaces, and enjoyed scenery that left us in quiet wonder. We were thrilled with a private sampan cruise of the Mekong with a crew of three and a private guide for three nights and four days.
Kata Tran put it all together for us with guides and drivers that accommodated every whim we had. Her responses were immediate, her suggestions right on target. Planning the trip with Kata was fun. The trip itself was spectacular.

i really enjoyed my trip to vietnam which was made easy by Asia Pioneer , right from the get go Lam made sure my needs were met , catching up in Hanoi was a nice touch , , the guides were very obliging and varied the tour to suit my requests they were very knowledgeable and their English was great , the guide from Da Nang was extremely helpful in squeezing in all of the planned itinerary whilst leaving me time to do a side tour . I really enjoyed the special included lunches . The junk cruise was also a highlight , all in all a great time was had , thank you again Lam for all the effort that was put in to making my holiday so memorable .

My husband and I have recently returned from a 3-week tour of Vietnam, organised by Mr Lam Duong of Asia Pioneer. It was our first trip to Vietnam, and we relied on Lam’s first-hand knowledge and expertise to guide us in planning our itinerary. We travelled from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, visiting the Mekong delta (overnight cruise), Dalat, Hoi An, Hue, Sapa, Halong Bay (overnight cruise) and Ninh Binh.

Lam was extremely friendly and helpful, responding promptly to all my emails, making changes and additional suggestions as requested, and carrying out my wishes with regard to accommodation, etc.

The trip went off seamlessly as planned. We were met at each destination by a guide and a private car with a driver. The guides were reliable, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and spoke good English. They were also flexible with the itinerary if the need arose. The drivers were punctual and courteous, and their expert local driving skills meant that we always felt safe, even in the most challenging traffic conditions.

We were happy with all our hotels. They were clean, comfortable, included good breakfasts, and were well situated close to the main tourism areas, enabling us to walk to restaurants and places of interest during periods of free time. We only had occasion to complain once during our trip, when we were unhappy with the hotel room we had been allocated. As soon as Lam was told, he immediately contacted the hotel and we were moved to a more suitable room.

I would unhesitatingly recommend Asia Pioneer if you are considering a private tour in Vietnam or other neighbouring countries.

Have just returned from a wondrous trip through Vietnam and Cambodia.
Not one to like group tours I found Asia Pioneer and more importantly Kara.
From the basic private itinerary of ‘bay to Angkor’ she helped us tailor an itinerary to suit our needs.
From the moment we walked out of the arrivals hall, we were greeted by our guide with a brightly printed welcoming sign with our name on it, we were looked after for our every needs. Itinerary changes to suit, never a problem. The 4 Star Hotels were above expectation. Tour guides knowledgeable without being into too much detail as some are.
Car and driver clean and comfortable. Sites and activities wonderous. Halong Bay boat luxurious, views and meals exceptional. An amendment to the itinerary substituted a private cruise up the Mekong Delta in a luxurious Sampan the Cai Be Princess with 3 crew to look after our needs. Staying overnight in the Ancient house. As well as stops on the way to see very interesting ‘idustries’ , floating markets, a 4 course home cooked meal was made by the young lady in attendance. Visits to the many temples in the Angkor area were organisedd I miss the tour groups. The guide knowledgable, taking us to the best sites.
This is a trib and organisations to be highly recommended. Ask for the ‘Mirabello’ itinerary.

I highly recommend Asia Pioneers. I traveled to Vietnam for a week, Kata did a superb job organizing an amazing trip! I also enjoyed meeting her over lunch in Hanoi, my last day in Vietnam, she really cares for her customers and is incredibly helpful accommodating any needs one might have. Excellent service for an unforgettable trip to Vietnam!