Vietnam tour operator

Posted by razeena (402 days ago)

Does anyone know of a good Vietnam tour operator based in HK? Thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ed (402 days ago)

http://www.exotissimo.com/

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Posted by razeena (402 days ago)

thanks, Ed. have you used them?

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Posted by ldldjr (402 days ago)

I think exotissimo is a respected operation here in Ha Noi - don't know if they have a presence in HK

(I am based in Vietnam)

Posted by razeena (402 days ago)

OK, thanks, Will check them out.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ed (401 days ago)

Have not used them but I have met some people from there... they have a very good rep

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Posted by razeena (401 days ago)

thanks, Ed.

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Posted by mum of 2 (394 days ago)

I've just used them on the back of this recommendation, and have been REALLY impressed so far. Have not travelled yet, but they were tremendously efficient in making the boking, replying to e-mails etc and a lot cheaper than booking directly with the hotel.

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Posted by razeena (394 days ago)

thanks, mum of 2. By the way, where are you heading for in Vietnam? Maybe I can grab some tips from you. thanks

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Posted by mum of 2 (394 days ago)

Not until October. Pretty tame trip planned, couple of city days plus beach.

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Posted by CF (385 days ago)

Also try handspan.com. based in hanoi - can do bookings online - excellent service - very prompt responses. Really good.

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Posted by DakLak (383 days ago)

There is absolutely NO NEED for a tour op to see VietNam.


Handspan is more of a travel agent than a bona fide travel agent.

All you need is a Vietnamese visa (consul in HK) and to figure out the cheapest way to VN (Tiger from MaCau via Singapore).

You will really need 3 weeks to cover the country properly (Exotissimo doesn't in a single tour).

What class accommodation do you need?

You can get lots of DIY info from < http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g293921-i8432-Vietnam.html >

Starting either HCMC or Ha Noi the trip would be (assuming Ha Noi start)
Ha Noi >>(book your SaPa rail journey at the station YOURSELF before heading for HLB) >> Ha Long Bay >>(pre-book online with www.Tropical-Sails.com) >> Ha Noi >>rail>> Sa Pa >> rail >> Ha Noi >> rail sleeper >> Hue >> (either An Phu or Sinh bus) >> Hoi An >>(sleeper train from Da Nang booked in Hoi An) >> Nha Trang >> (either An Phu or Sinh bus) >> Da Lat >> (either An Phu or Sinh bus) >> Ho Chi Minh City.

Recommended accommodation:
Ha Noi
Asia Queen Hotel
16A2 Trung Yen Lane
Hoan Kiem Dist
Hanoi

SaPa
Baguette & Chocolat (just ask for directions)

Hue
Nguyen Tri Phuong Hotel
56 Nguyen Tri Phuong
Hue-Centre
Tel: 054-829-282
E-m: NguyenTriPhuong@yahoo.com

Hoi An
Nhi Nhi Hotel
60 Hung Vuong
Hoi An
Tel: 0510-916-718
E-m: vancamdn@yahoo.com, letannhinhiha@yahoo.com

Nha Trang

Da Lat

BA TU (Room 203 is best)
34-G1 Nguyen Thien Thuat
Nha Trang
Tel: 058-522-466
Mobile: 0905-369-867

Ho Chi Minh City
www.IndochineHotel.com

If you only have 2 weeks cut the northern section (Ha Noi) off at Hue at return back to Ha Noi.





Dreams Hotel
151 & 164 B Phan Dinh Phung
Da Lat
Tel: 063-833-748
E-m: dreams@hcm.vnn.vn

More info from: WomPom@WomPom.ca, too.

September is an interesting time to travel - you might want to skip Hoi An because of the weather (storms) only present in that part of the country.

(I am based in Vietnam)