From Hanoi, we spent two days on a junk boat in Ha Long Bay. I recommend two days as you really get to go deep into the islands and experience the beauty of this mysterious and beautiful place.
Our trip continued down to central Vietnam to Hoi An which was just gorgeous and my favorite part of the trip. Billy, our guide, was stellar!!! It was like having a friend or sibling show us the city. He was funny and took my kids and me on a grand day-long adventure, pedaling our way through the countryside and offering advice on places to eat.
In Ho Chi Minh city, our guide Larry was a hoot, keeping us laughing the entire time. He too had an impressive knowledge of the city and the history behind this area. My husband and I learned many things we did now know before. He curtailed the day tour to include areas we showed more interest in and allowed us the decision to skip site we felt our children would not enjoy/be appropriate for their age.
Finally in Cambodia, our warm-hearted and incredibly intelligent guide Seala, guided us through Angkor Wat and the water village in Cambodia. He was excellent with our children, answering all their many questions.
The guides that Asai Pioneer Travel arranged for us were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, funny, accommodating, and extraordinary. One of our children has food allergies and each guide in every city ensured his food was free from allergens and safe to eat.
The level of service provided by Lam the tour director and coordinator for our trip was superb. He went above and beyond to create a family vacation that will never be forgotten. I don’t usually write reviews but the level of service, professionalism, and true care for an exceptional experience were so great that I had to share my experience. I hope you enjoy your travels as much as we did!