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.