18 days in SE Asia
Vietnam
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Oct 2 - Oct 18, 2026
We had a great experience working with Alex to make this trip happen. We visited Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand over 18 days - our first trip to SE Asia. Alex booked guides, drivers and activities for us in each location along with hotels and airport transfers and plane tickets to cities along the way. We loved all of it. Our fave country- which surprised us- was Cambodia. The Royal Crown Hotel in Siem Riep was also our favorite hotel. And we had the best guide there, too. We enjoyed touring Ankar Wat but the smaller temples were the best. Loved the Apsara dance show, too, the first night we arrived. We loved seeing Hanoi - the cooking class, city tour, a walk around the lake and the water puppet show. Our favorite part of Ho Chi Minh City was our day spending time on the Mekong River delta. And of course Thailand was awesome, too - loved the city tour and food tour - another exceptional guide -- by tuk-tuk. And of course, the temples and elephants in Chiang Mai. Oh, and another fun cooking class! The trip was well-paced-- we had three nights in each city and even had time for an overnight on a very nice boat on Ha Long Bay. Everything went smoothly and we were met by the kindest, most gracious people everywhere we went. We had enough down time throughout- it was quite hot and humid and sometimes ya just need a couple hours in a cool hotel room at the end of the day! We also took in a couple of spa treatments and went off on our own in Bangkok- found the subway efficientand easy to use. Alex checked in every day to let us know specific details and pickup times and was to able to change a hotel reservation at the end of the trip when we asked. 10/10! Our 4th trip using KimKim.
Hotel Reviews
We stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed the hotel. We rarely order room service when we travel but arrived late afternoon and just wanted to chill for a bit - had spring rolls which hit the spot! We liked the spa and pool - very clean--also had a drink at the rooftop bar one night. Well-located in town. We had a bigger than average room with powerful air conditioning!! Nice breakfast buffet.
Sanouva Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City was another good hotel. Like the others, it was well located, clean, and had a good breakfast buffet. Our room was high up and quiet, with good air conditioning. The beds were comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was a comfortable place to rest after busy days.
Hotel M Chiang Mai was a good hotel with comfortable beds, good air conditioning, and a quiet environment. The location was convenient, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was a pleasant place to stay during our time in Chiang Mai.
Activity Reviews
It rained that morning but we still rode bikes out to the herb-growing area. Fun, intimate experience - great food!
Walking tour - take time to visit the Temple of Literature. Water Puppet show aws not to miss.
The Buffet Dinner with Apsara dance show in Cambodia was really exciting and fun. We had great seats and the buffet was surprisingly good for that kind of event. It was a memorable experience and a highlight of our trip.
The Mekong River Delta day trip was really fun and well paced. We got to see a lot and enjoyed the experience thoroughly. It was a great way to explore the area and learn about the local culture.
The cooking class in Chiang Mai was different from the one in Hanoi but equally enjoyable. It was more organized with individual hot plates for each participant. The food was great, and the class was well run. It was a fun and engaging experience.
The Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour was a bit underwhelming. The ride to and from the tunnels was long, and the tour itself felt rushed, lasting only about an hour. The weather was very hot and humid, which made it uncomfortable. However, it was meaningful to see the tunnels and learn about their history.
The night tuk-tuk food tour in Bangkok was fantastic. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. The tour was well organized and a lot of fun. It was a great way to experience the local food and culture.
