Nov 13, 2024
Fantastic!!! - We really enjoyed this trip. There were interesting, educational and entertaining activities every day. The service was excellent and the cruise manager, AK, was a very good organzer. We had local guides in every city who were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We never waited for our luggage or room keys. The planning was flawless. The dining was good with lots of choices. The fruit and the breakfasts were particulary good. There were good choices for every meal including western and local cuisine.The trip to Ha Long Bay was wonderful and the land packages and hotels in Seam Reap, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi were top notch. We can highly recommend this cruise. It would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues to do all the activities. Anyone planning on doing this trip should be extremely careful when applying for a Vietnam visa as you need a multiple entry visa as some passengers discovered when we returned to Vietnam after visiting Cambodia.
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Nov 12, 2024
Highly recommend Legend Travel group - Kudos to Mr. Danny and the Legend Travel Group for their well-managed Vietnam and Cambodia historical tour. From start to finish we felt that Mr. Danny, his drivers and guides provided us with strong personal support, interesting experiences and luxury accommodations in both Vietnam and Cambodia that enhanced our understanding of the history and culture of both countries.
We were initially met at Hanoi airport by a Legend driver and taken to our hotel where we met Mr. Danny who explained our itinerary in more detail and provided us with his What’s App number in the event of an emergency. We then met our first guide who facilitated a visit to the Ho Chi Minh complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Vietnam Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature and the Hoa Lo Prison (otherwise known as the "Hanoi Hilton”).
The following day we were driven to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise. During our onboard stay the crew provided many optional activities including a cooking class, Tai Chi demonstration, spa services, as well as an opportunity to visit Titov Island and Sung Sot cave. The food and services provided by the crew were exceptional.
Following the cruise, under the guidance of Mr. Tho, we visited Hoi An, an ancient town known for its beautiful lanterns, tailor-made clothing, and handcrafted souvenirs. We then travelled to My Son, an UNESCO World Heritage site located 50 km southwest of Hoi An and one of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites. The following day a Legend driver picked us up and drove us to Hue City, the ancient imperial capitol where we visited the Thien Mu Pagoda, the mausoleums of Emperor Khai Dinh and Tu Duc and the Imperial Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty, another UNESCO World Heritage site.
We then flew to Ho Chi Minh City and in subsequent days with different guides toured the city, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Following that experience we flew to Siem Reap in Cambodia and under the guidance of Mr. Raty toured the Angkor Complex. The ruins were magnificent and the lunch provided upon our arrival showcased delicious, local cuisine.
Walking in the larger cities in Vietnam is problematic due to the local disregard for traffic signals, therefore I particularly enjoyed Hoi An’s night market, Hue and Siem Reap’s Pub street as each city had areas designated for pedestrians only. While all the guides during our 12 day tour were very good, Mr. Tho (Vietnam) and Mr. Raty (Cambodia) were exceptional for their local, cultural and historical knowledge as well as the care that they provided to each individual in our group. As a result of our experience , I highly recommend Legend Travel group.
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Oct 10, 2024
12 day tour of Vietnam and Cambodia was just perfect - There are a lot of options available when looking for a tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. I was looking for a reasonably small group (less than 12) and a good itinerary. I also then checked with reviews and trip advisor before selecting the Legend 12 day Vietnam and Cambodia tour. What a great choice! From the moment I booked I couldn't be happier with the level of contact and feedback from the group and Legend. They promptly answered any questions and guided me through the visa processes for the two countries.
On arrival in Hanoi we were met by the first of our excellent guides and drivers. We had booked the 4 star hotel package and each hotel on the trip was excellent. Arrival day was a transfer to the hotel and a chance to meet Danny, our trip manager. He had an updated tour package pre-printed for us with all the details and his WhatsApp number so we could ask any questions during our trip. Danny never failed to respond on WhatsApp promptly and always provided excellent service. Hanoi is an interesting start into Vietnam. The streets of the old quarter are small, packed with people and traffic. The footpaths seem strictly reserved for motorbike parking so you end up walking on the road which is.... interesting. The tour of pagodas and temples was topped off with a visit to the Tomb of Ho Chi MInh himself, perfectly embalmed. There was plenty of free time after 4pm to walk the streets and find good restaurants.
Our tour group comprised a tight 3 who completed the full12 day tour, 2 more who did all of Vietnam and 3 or 4 who aligned in various locations so no more than 8 in total at any time. We formed good friendships and appreciated the smaller tour vans and more personalized service we got. You get a more personal experience with the guide and more opportunity to interact. I was actually very impressed how well Legend organizes the many tours it runs to overlap, mix and mingle, and then go their separate ways along the whole of the 12 days.
The trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay covers rice paddy field land and some interesting countryside. The damage from the recent typhoon evident everywhere with almost all trees extensively damaged and missing roofs on industrial buildings. Our boat was changed as there was a lot of damaged and sunken boats in Halong Bay marina. I counted 10 sunken boats just in our area. The new boat was excellent, really nice cabins and a great crew. The weather was not so good but did not deter our enjoyment. A real highlight is a visit to the caves, I was not expecting this and even if I had been told about them, they still would exceed expectations. Next a return van to Hanoi to pick up our bags and off to the airport for the flight to Hoi An.
Both my wife and I really enjoyed Hoi An. It has a slower, quieter (and much cleaner) feel to it than Hanoi and our hotel (Lantana Riverside) was the best hotel we stayed in, with great staff, and excellent pool and a restaurant next to the river we ate at three times. A market tour the next day was fascinating and we liked the fact you could safely walk on footpaths. You see some interesting older buildings and have time for coffee and relaxing. Gave a good idea on what to visit in our free time. The tour to My Son outside Hoi An to 10th century temples was excellent, again something I was not expecting. The next day was almost an entire free day which we really appreciated. We visited the beach and enjoyed iced coffee and a swim. Nice to recharge before Ho Chi Minh city (HCMC).
HCMC is even busier than Hanoi but we spent most of our days out of it. The Cu Chi tunnels are interesting as is the chance to fire an AK46 or M16 machine gun. The Mekong Delta boat trip was OK. It showed us how industrious the locals are in finding ways to make some money through their own hard work and limited resources, and everyone was so nice you didn't feel the pressure or hustle you get in places like Egypt. The side visit to the temple with 4 separate Buddhas was really good. Then off to Siem Reap in Cambodia for the main highlight, Angkor Wat.
We had an early morning pickup (5am) from HCMC and arrived into the nearly deserted Siem Reap airport in Cambodia at 9am. Too early to check into a hotel so off to Banteay Srei, probably the most lavishly detailed of the many temples we were about to see. the carving into sandstone is unbelievable, and the fact it has lasted 1000 years just adds to the experience. The airport is new and 1 hour from Siem Reap which doesn't make any sense as you drive along endless empty flat land to get there. Making the trip to Bateay Srei makes the trip back to the hotel more enjoyable. We stopped for lunch but were served western food with no option for Cambodian food, which was a surprise.
The next day was a visit to 6 temples starting with Angkor Wat itself. Having been right through Egypt, and Petra in Jordan amongst many other amazing historical sites I wasn't expecting to be blown away as much as I was. This really is one of the bucket list places to visit. Stunning!. It actually reinforced how little I knew about Asian culture and history. Angkor Wat was the largest city on earth in the 10th century with 1.1M people. There are just so many amazing temples, but be prepared for climbing some steep steps if you want to visit the upper parts.
The final temple of the day was the 'Tomb Raider' site Ta Prohm Temple. It really shows you what condition the temples had fallen into before the massive reconstructions carried out by the French, German and mainly Indian Governments.
I really couldn't fault Legen anywhere, a great trip, great guides, faultless planning and excellent hotels. Don't hesitate to book with them. Special shout out to Danny who couldn't have been more helpful.
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Sep 22, 2024
Great service - Excellent service. Unfortunately the trip started the day there was a super typhoon. But the tour coordinator worked really well to ensure safety every step of the way. The guides were really helpful and caring. 10/10 recommend.
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Apr 4, 2024
Amazing Vietnam and Cambodia tour - My wife and I just finished an amazing 12 day tour of Vietnam and Cambodia, organized by Legend Travel. The tour was first rate, hitting all the highlights in both countries. Each city had a guide specializing in that city and often UNESCO heritage site so very helpful. The tour exceeded our expectations. The hotels were all first rate as were the recommended restaurants. Everything went like clock work and as advertised.
Special note of thanks to the "quarterback" Danny Nguyen, who coordinated all travel and tour arrangements. He was always online, always responsive. A true rock star.
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Feb 28, 2024
Great experience, unique agency!! - We did a 15-day tour in Vietnam 🇻🇳 starting from Hanoi, Halong, Hue, Hoi an, stopping in Cam Ranh, Saigon and Siem Reap in Cambodia 🇰🇭 with legend travel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
It was a very well organized private tour, with a tour guide (German speaking) and driver.
Mr. Tony Bui, owner of legend travel, accompanied and supported us from the beginning, i.e. with planning and organization. We had many "special requests", all of which were fulfilled in a friendly and professional manner.
Even an unplanned break (long co) and the associated change of tour plan was no problem!! Very flexible!
Thanks to the team at legend travel, we had an unforgettable tour, great insights into nature and got to know the country and people of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Rossi
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Oct 29, 2023
Vietnam and Siem Reap Tour - We just returned from a 12 day trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, with Legend Tours. The tour was well organized, the hotels were fabulous, the meals were delicious, the drivers and the guides were knowledgeable and very attentive. Thank you to Danny and his team for a really good experience. We loved it.
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Sep 16, 2023
Loved flexibility and in country service. Cambodiacwas really special. 4 star upgrade was well worth it. - We chose legends tour as we wanted to start in Hanoi and work down to Cambodia and needed to start on a Monday. Flight centre would not book the tour so we changed agent. Danny offered exceptional in country service. Always there to answer any questions 24/7. Ended the tour today and very happy.
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May 25, 2023
Wonderful Vietnam and Cambodia - Herewith we would like to say thank very much to the entire team for our very well organized private tour of Vietnam and Cambodia.
The visit places, hotels and flights were really good selected and organized and all was on time and reliable. The guides gave us a good introductions of places, histories, attractions and also supports in other aspects. We felt always safe.
We surely can recommend your company for such tasks. May we see in future again!
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