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Testimonials:

Vietnam is an undiscovered treasure!  This was our first time in any part of Asia and we were completely taken with the gracious Vietnamese people as well as the beauty and cleanliness of Vietnam.   Ha Long Bay topped the list for spectacular scenery and relaxation.  We can understand why it has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.   The two nights on the Chinese Junk  sailing through the 1000 or so mountains that rise from the sea, visiting  a floating village, sea kayaking, and eating great meals was an adventure we would not have missed.  The Furama Resort on China Beach in DaNang was one of the nicest  we have ever visited.  The beach was clean and empty and the water was warm (all this in December).   At every hotel and restaurant we were greeted with warm smiles and great food.  Even the airport food was great.  We felt it was well worth the money we spent going with ATV because the trip was so well planned and you could never get this value on your own.  It was nice to know that transportation, hotel reservations and the majority of our meals had already been planned. This made travel much less stressful. The  restaurants selected by Derek were excellent and of a nice variety. The hotels and resorts were very nice (all 5 star) and the itinerary was just scheduled enough that we felt we had guidance in visiting the important sites, yet loose enough to allow for individual preferences (did we mention mud baths, mineral pools and hour massages all for $15.00 in NaTrang?) We would go back in a minute.! 
                             
                                 -Rozan Gautier
                                 Walnut Creek, CA

And from someone who went self guided:

I worked with Derek at TAO Guide Service/Adventure Tours Vietnam to help me plan my first trip to Vietnam.   I had an idea of where I wanted to go, but Derek provided invaluable guidance with my itinerary--how long and where to stay in each city, when to splurge and how to save, and best modes of transportation between destinations.  Derek has outstanding relationships with travel agencies and tour guides throughout Vietnam, and these local contacts proved to be very helpful during my trip.  Working with Adventure Tours Vietnam provided the perfect blend between an independent and planned trip.  I enjoyed the independence and flexibility, but also very much appreciated knowing that I had a support system.  I've already recommended Adventure Tours Vietnam to friends who are planning a trip to Vietnam, and would definitely work with ATV again.

                               Mary Ellen Muckerman
                               New York City

This being my first trip to Asia, I did what I had never done before, and signed up for a guided tour.  Little did I know that it would end up being one of the best trips of my life!  Hien and Derek are very knowledgeable and reassuring guides, and together they provide a fun, relaxed and adventurous atmosphere.  With them I was able to see and experience things I could have never imagined, and I had such a wonderful time, I am already planning on going back!

                               -Toby Linnett
                                 Berkeley, CA

Thanks to Derek, Hien, Loi and Vu, our trip to Vietnam was great!  They took care of everything and made sure that the trip went smoothly.  It was comforting to know that Loi would meet us at the airport since we were very tired and arriving at night in a new country.  He spirited us to our hotel, which he had arranged for us since we arrived in advance of the others in our group.  The hotel was in a great location and he took care of all of the details.

We chose to stay an additional week, in order to see the Mekong Delta and other locations.  Loi put together a very affordable package for us, with a wonderful guide named Vu.  Vu was friendly, informative, and easy to communicate with.  He took care of all of our needs.

It was wonderful to focus on the beauty of Vietnam, instead of worrying about making decisions.  Many thanks to Loi and Vu for all of the planning and arrangements they made!

                                 Joanne Bennett
                                  -New York City

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