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One of the most relaxing and satisfying tours I've ever taken.
My children escorted me back to southern Vietnam with a stop in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay enroute. We didn't have lots of time, as the kids needed to get back to their day jobs. So we squeezed it all into 8 days, and Vinh at AOJ made it happen.
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“For the past 3 years Vinh Nguyen at Ancient Orient Journeys (AOJ) has arranged and organized the in-country travel experience in Vietnam for our Faculty Led Program at San Jose State University.”
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This is our 2nd visit to Vietnam, and on both occasions, we worked with Vinh at AOJ. We could not be any happier with Vinh and his team.
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“ From the initial planning stages, to finalizing an itinerary fashioned around our personal interests, to accepting the trip costs and ending with perfect execution, AOJ exceeded our expectations. ”
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“ We spent two weeks touring Vietnam and had a wonderful time. Our experience could not have been possible without Vinh and the AOJ team. ”
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“ We had a wonderful trip. This is the 4th trip we have organised with Mr Vinh and once again nothing went wrong. The accommodation was great and the guides used are exceptional. ”
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“ We had a wonderful two week trip through Vietnam and to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Vinh did an outstanding job of recommending places to visit and activities all along the way.”
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“ My wife and I recently spent three weeks in Viet Nam. We took this trip in the last week in March and the first two weeks in April, 2018.”
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“ Ancient Orient Journeys provided me with a trip of a lifetime. Three countries (Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos), six locations, six hotels, four domestic flights, six separate guides and six drivers, all executed without a hitch.”
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“If you don't want to see these countries on a big bus tour, I recommend working with AOJ on a custom trip. Our group of 6 worked with Vinh to set up a wonderful journey throughout Vietnam with additional stops in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang. ”
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Robert F

One of the most relaxing and satisfying tours I've ever taken.
My children escorted me back to southern Vietnam with a stop in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay enroute. We didn't have lots of time, as the kids needed to get back to their day jobs. So we squeezed it all into 8 days, and Vinh at AOJ made it happen. He proposed an itinerary, listened to our ideas, understood what we wanted to see and do, and provided a wonderfully customized vacation. A terrific guy to work with, he took all the stress out of planning such a trip. He took care of visas, transportation in country, drivers, guides, accommodations, meals, activities, you name it. All we had to do was show up!

What's more, the people he selected as guides and drivers were amazing. They were very knowledgeable, competent, and accommodating, of course, but even more, they made us feel truly welcome and took care of us like family would do watching out for our safety and welfare throughout the tour. Our driver, Hung, maneuvered us through all sorts of insane traffic situations without blinking an eye and provided security for all our belongings when we were away from our van. We never had to worry about them.

Our guide, Thanh, was a walking encyclopedia. He knew everything about everything, or if he didn't, he knew someone who did, and he'd get the answer to whatever ridiculous question we'd come up with. He was constantly handing us water bottles to keep us hydrated, reminding me to keep my waist pack zipped closed, checking to see we put on sunscreen and insect repellant when needed, and ensuring we didn't get any questionable food or water. Even when the tour was over and he had left us at our hotel to get ready to depart for home the next morning, he went across town to get banh mi sandwiches from his favorite vendor to bring back for us. We had really liked them, and it was a beautiful parting gesture on his part.

Ancient Orient Journeys epitomize the kindness of the Vietnamese people, and I would certainly recommend them to anyone planning to visit Vietnam.


Gigi Smith

For the past 3 years Vinh Nguyen at Ancient Orient Journeys (AOJ) has arranged and organized the in-country travel experience in Vietnam for our Faculty Led Program at San Jose State University. Each year has been an extremely positive experience for our students due to the care with which Vinh has planned our trip. We travel to 3 different areas of Vietnam, and I have depended on him to find us safe accommodations and excursions in each location, and I have never been disappointed. He has worked tirelessly with me to fulfil my wishes about the experience that I want the students to have. He finds us beautiful and safe hotels, amazing guides and bus drivers, and fabulous excursions. Vinh is extremely responsive, both before and during our trip. While in Vietnam, he checks in frequently to make sure everything is as it should be. I know that I can reach him if I need assistance for anything. He is the reason that I bring my students back to Vietnam each year.  It is with utmost trust that I recommend Vinh and AOJ.

Huyenchau V
Throughout the planning process, Vinh listened to our preferences and concerns and helped us plan our itinerary accordingly. We had to make changes to our itinerary a few times, and Vinh patiently worked with us without any hesitation. At times when Vinh felt there might be better options to what we requested, he clearly explained the alternatives for us to consider.

Regarding the tour guides provided by AOJ, everyone that accompanied us on the various tours was exemplary. Straight away, their overall knowledge shines through. We learned so much from them while having great conversations and laughs. No details were too small to ensure our comfort and safety.

Some may think all the above is part of a paid service. True…but our experience with Vinh is that he goes above and beyond the expectations. On our long journey back to the States, our flight was cancelled due to mechanical issues. We were stuck at the airport in HCM City while scrambling to find available next flights. We reached out to Vinh asking for help. Although his responsibilities with us have completed, Vinh did not hesitate. He helped us find a hotel near the airport and transportation to pick us up from the airport. Vinh stayed connected with us until we safely settled back at the hotel. This spoke volume of Vinh’s dedication to his clients and genuine concerns. We were so grateful for Vinh’s support.

To anyone that is still deciding on a travel agency for their trip to Vietnam, AOJ is the one. We will return to Vietnam and most likely do our first trip to Thailand. And without a doubt, we will work with AOJ again.
Howard Raff
From the initial planning stages, to finalizing an itinerary fashioned around our personal interests, to accepting the trip costs and ending with perfect execution, AOJ exceeded our expectations. Three weeks in Cambodia, Laos and extensive touring of Vietnam every aspect of the trip went off without a hitch. Wonderful accommodations, knowledgeable and attentive guides who were flexible on a daily basis, trips to the country side, motorcycles on the chaotic streets of Hanoi, relaxing in Hoi An and on Halong Bay the entire experience is indelible in our minds. We met with Mr. Vinh from AOJ at the end of the trip in Ho Chi Minh City to provide our feedback. He was sincerely interested in our input as a means to continually improve his services.
Villas

We spent two weeks touring Vietnam and had a wonderful time. Our experience could not have been possible without Vinh and the AOJ team.

We worked with Vinh planning for the trip. Throughout the entire process, Vinh was superb. His professionalism and attention to details eliminated any concerns we may have had initially since this was very different from our usual beach resort vacations.

All the tour guides assigned to us were also excellent. They were knowledgeable, attentive, accommodating to all our needs, and such nice people. We had so much fun with everyone. 

We also had the opportunity to visit a local family in Hue to learn about the culture and enjoyed a family meal. We highly recommend the experience. The only point we would’ve liked to be different is that we had expected to have dinner with the couple that owns the house. But instead we only dined with the husband while his wife cooked and served our meals. We understand this may have been the culture but would’ve liked to have them both at the dinner table.

We loved Vietnam. We definitely like to return since there’s still so much more to experience. And AOJ is the only tour company for us.

 

Margaret S
We had a wonderful trip. This is the 4th trip we have organised with Mr Vinh and once again nothing went wrong. The accommodation was great and the guides used are exceptional. A special commendation goes to Mr Sang who took us on a 4 day bike cycling trip from Vietnam to the Cambodian border. We cannot speak highly enough of him, he made sure throughout the whole 4 days that we were totally cared for and anything we needed or wanted he would ensure that he could sort it out. Overall great company to deal with.
Rob S

We had a wonderful two week trip through Vietnam and to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Vinh did an outstanding job of recommending places to visit and activities all along the way. His recommendations for hotels and restaurants were always excellent. The four guides were extremely knowledgeable and took very good care of us. Our favorite guide was Thang in Hanoi, but they all were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable in their beautiful country. 

I had never taken a trip that I did not do the research and book hotels and plan where we would go and what sites we would visit. Vietnam and Cambodia were countries I did not feel comfortable visiting without some guidance. Ancient Orient Journeys took care of all bookings, most meals, guides, in-country flights and in-country transportation. It made it a relaxing, enlightening, stress-free two weeks.

Powell
My wife and I recently spent three weeks in Viet Nam. We took this trip in the last week in March and the first two weeks in April, 2018. We found AOJ and worked with Mr. Vinh throughout. We started planning this trip in late October, 2107. Mr. Vinh provided us with an initial itinerary for the first two weeks of our trip including stops in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Da Lat. (We spent the last week of our trip visiting friends in Saigon.) We revised the itinerary 2-3 times over the next couple of weeks. Mr. Vinh was very accommodating and helpful, designing just the trip we were interested in taking. He responded promptly to all our questions and requests. We landed in Hanoi about 10:00 PM and were promptly met by an airport employee, arranged by AOJ, who got our visas for us, quickly got us through customs, helped us get our luggage, and introduced us to our driver and guide. During the two weeks, we had three drivers and guides. The drivers were all experienced and cautious. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and quite competent in English. The drivers and guides showed up early for all our appointments. We especially appreciated how carefully the guides were matched to our interests. For instance, we wanted to do a day in the country around Da Lat, and our guide was also a farmer. He took us to his farm and fixed coffee for us (from his beans) in his house. All the hotels were outstanding; we especially liked the Indochine Palace in Hue, one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in. We are very satisfied with AOJ and are happy to give them our highest recommendation.
Jay Corcoran

Hi. I'm Jay from New York City.

Ancient Orient Journeys provided me with a trip of a lifetime. Three countries (Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos), six locations, six hotels, four domestic flights, six separate guides and six drivers, all executed without a hitch. It was one of the most satisfying mind-expansive vacations I have ever had. From Angkor Wat to the Killing Fields of Phnom Penh, the Tomb and Temple visits in Hue, the street food of Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, Buddhist caves and Buddhist alms giving in Luang Prabang, Laos, were just some of the daily highlights. But what was amazing was the organization. There was always someone at the airport, hotel and all the many sites to guide me. I felt well taken care of and safe which allowed me to focus on the fascinating culture of Southeast Asia. I cannot recommend AOJ highly enough.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip? 

The temples of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, S-21 and the Killing Fields, War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels, and morning exercise in parks in Ho Chi Minh City Hue Temples, Khe Sanh, , Hanoi (chaos and French influence), Luang Prabang (serenity, beauty, daily 6am alms giving of residents to the Buddhist monks). Really liked all my guides. All very different personalities but learned a great deal from all of them.

Helen
If you don't want to see these countries on a big bus tour, I recommend working with AOJ on a custom trip. Our group of 6 worked with Vinh to set up a wonderful journey throughout Vietnam with additional stops in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang. Vinh was very easy to work with and together we planned our trip via email. He had great suggestions and was flexible to accommodate our wishes. Hotel selections were outstanding, and our guides/drivers in each place were very knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible. Our two week trip went very smoothly. The one little problem was immediately resolved. (Allow 3 nights/days in Siem Reap!!)
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