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What our Customers say about Dragon
Travel Tours...
If you have recently returned from a
trip with Dragon Travel, we should greatly value your comments
to allow us to improve our service.
"Dear Ki....
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Dear both, Just a message to tell you what a wonderful trip we had to Vietnam and Cambodia.
There were no problems at all- all our flights were on time, the guides were always there to meet us,
the food was always good and the hotels excellent - we only wish we could have had more time to enjoy
them! It was quite an action packed tour, and very often our fault for making the days longer by
chatting too much to the guides! They were very lenient with their time and ready to talk and
stop to show us interesting activities or sights en route. Nothing was ever too much trouble for
them. We went out for a meal with Vu in the central region and had a lovely evening and had great
fun with Trong and her driver in the south. Drivers were all good and helpful. Enjoyed Hoi-an
and Siem Reap very much. No complaints really except that it was too short! Thank you for a great
trip. Hopefuly we will use your company again in the future. Many thanks. "
-John, Auriol, Arfon and Sian (Feb.2010)
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A note to thank you for organising a wonderful holiday in Cambodia and Thailand....our guides in both
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap were first-class - full of information about the sites we visited and willing
to talk freely about a wide range of matters about their country's past, present and future which we
regard as being as important as the set pieces. Drivers and cars were good, too...
Hotels were spot on.
So overall, terrific. We will happily recommend you as our son did for us.
Many thanks and best wishes,."
- John and Judith E. (Jan.2010)
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We returned from our trip last Monday and wanted to give our feed-back on an excellent holiday - thank-you!
The organisation was superb - we were met without fail on every occasion. The guides, the vehicles and
drivers were all of a very high standard. We opted for the three star hotels, uncertain as to how that
would translate, but again the hotels were all very good. The itinerary was busy, with little free
time to just absorb the different places, but we appreciate how much was packed in to a three week
trip, and how the effect of building in more "down-time" would impact on both the length and cost.
We DID find that where lunch and dinner were part of the day that there was just too much food!
In Luang Prabang we swapped the dinner to a day when we just had a picnic lunch. That said, again the
food provided was very good, the restaurants generally of a high standard.
We would like to thank you all at Dragon Travel for a terrific trip. The pre-holiday care was superb,
the detail on the itinerary was great on detail, enabling us to "gen up" on the following days
activities and, as previously stated, the people who looked after us and the various facilities we used
were fabulous! We would have no hesitation in recommending Dragon Travel to any of our friends. "
-Robert and Val C. (Jan.2010)
"
We’re safely back to what seems a very cold UK after our 3 fabulous weeks in Laos.
We would like to thank you and the team, both UK and Laos for making our holiday all we could have
wished. The itinerary was perfect and gave us a great insight to this fascinating country. The friendly
people, stunning scenery, culture and great tour guides made this a holiday never to be forgotten
and one we would highly recommend to others.
All in all, fabulous.."
- Steve & Ruth T. Laos Dec.2009
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We have enjoyed many years of reasonably extensive global travel. This year we decided that our target
was Vietnam and, that being over 60 now, we would need some support rather than to undertake a DIY trip.
What a truly wonderful and memorable experience!
Having consulted high street travel agents and pored over guide books we trawled the Internet looking
for a likely agent to help us with a tailor made trip. How glad we are now that we chose Dragon Tours;
From the outset, Ki was friendly and helpful and prepared to meet all our needs (from adding on to or
modifying the suggested "standard" itinerary arrangements or organising on-the-ground details like
finding us a suitable "24 hrs. made to measure tailor" in Hoi An). He knows Vietnam intimately from
personal experience and is available at the end of a 'phone or email to advise, whereas alternative
holiday vendors are not or cannot.
Our final excursion details for the 19 days, (which included locations from the Chinese border in the
North and down to the Mekong Delta in the South) matter less than the ease with which our trip was organised
and facilitated.
The entire trip was faultless - it "did exactly what it said on the tin"! We merely had to be available
after breakfast, in order to meet up with our guide and driver to be taken by car in air-conditioned
comfort to the next site. Driving challenges in Vietnam would not be taken on by the sane visitor!
The language is at the very least "tricky" to even get by in and whilst English is spoken by some
in e.g. hotels, then the services of a guide were certainly worthwhile. Generally we opted for a "busy"
itinerary but within it there were suitable periods of "time at leisure". We were glad that we had
had the forethought to request a final three nights R&R on the idyllic coast before the long journey
home to Scotland.
OK, it cost a bit more than the offerings of some of the big operators, but not that much and the
freedom / flexibility / protection from hassle etc. etc. would be difficult to put a balancing price on.
If you are tempted to make a visit then we urge you strongly to consider this option. "
-Chris and Frances B., Dumfries, Scotland (Nov. 2009)
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I just wanted to let you know that Ken and myself and Keith and Sandra B. have just returned from our
trip to Vietnam and I wanted to congratulate you on providing us with a fantastic holiday experience.
We realised from the very beginning when we began the booking process that you provide a very professional
service with great attention to detail and very friendly contact. However, the holiday itself exceeded
our expectations, with the hotels,transport and local guides and drivers providing us with an
exceptional experience.The three local guides; Sam,Vu and Thuy were knowledgeable and friendly
and eager to assist in any way to improve our stay. The fact that we were in a small group meant
that when we were visiting large sites of interest we were able to avoid the crowds and have a
better insight and understanding.(particularly important to Ken who has a hearing problem,
but it was never an issue during this holiday).
Once again, I wish to thank all the staff involved for a superb experience, and assure you
that we will recommend you to our friends. We look forward to travelling with you again at some
time in the future."
- Sue and Ken P. Vietnam Nov. 2009
"
Thank you for your superb efficiency in arranging our holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia. We were a
little wary of booking with a smaller company which we happened to find on the internet,
but having grown disillusioned with two large companies on previous trips to Indochina, we decided
to book with you. We were largely influenced by the very positive feedback on your web-site,
which seemed to be very genuine. We were very impressed by the manner in which you kept us
informed of any changes in flights, etc., and updates of the programme.
The itinerary was greatly understated as the sights, the people, the hotels, food, transport,
all exceeded our expectations. Everything went like clockwork and we had a truly wonderful
time. Our personal favourites were Ha Long Bay and Angkor Wat and Thom. The people met
us with smiles and kindness. They were fastidiously clean and regarded service as a
pleasure. As one guide commented, " Out here, the tourist is God."
With our best wishes, "
-Mr. & Mrs. P.L. Cambodia Nov. 2009
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Our driver was very careful and very safe even on difficult or bumpy roads. Our guide was very friendly
and helpful and gave us a lot of very interesting information about Cambodia, its history and culture.
We enjoyed our trip very much and they took great care to look after us."
-Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Cambodia Nov. 2009
"
What a wonderful part of the trip so far. Could not ask for a better guide and driver, Halong Bay was
brilliant. Thank you so much!"
-Mrs. L.W. Vietnam Nov. 2009
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[Northern VN] Our trip was excellent and our guide especially so. He was charming, informative and very
good company...[Mid VN] We have had a wonderful trip, our guide was very friendly and helpful. The hotel and
food were excellent. All in all the trip was excellent value for money and one which we would definitely
repeat."
-Mrs. F.W. Vietnam Nov. 2009
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We had a wonderful time in a beautiful country. The tour guides, hotels and food were excellent
and a big thank you to Dragon Travel for making this such a wonderful holiday.
We are certainly looking to return back to the far east for our 2010 holiday. "
-Mr.& Mrs. I.J. Vietnam November.2009
"
We would like to record our thanks to you for arranging the holiday of our lifetime (so far).
We thoroughly enjoyed almost every aspect of the trip.
We were particularly impressed by the smooth organisation. We were met promptly at every airport
(despite flooding in Siem Reap), our guides and drivers were of high quality and all elements of the
trip (planes, boats, trains and cars!) went like clockwork. We felt very well cared for.
We were pleasantly surprised to get a visit from Mr Dinh before we boarded the train for Sapa and a
couple of calls from him in Hanoi when there was some doubt about whether the Ha Long junk would be
able to sail. The hotels were uniformly good and we particularly liked the Tara at Siem Reap and the
Sunway in Hanoi......
....We had a wonderful time, and would willingly visit both countries again.
If we do so, we will certainly ask you to arrange it."
-Mr.& Mrs. P.G Vietnam & Cambodia Sept.2009
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Just wanted to touch base to say that we are safely back from the most stunning trip to China & Tibet.
Congratulations on your faultless organization. There were no glitches or hold-ups, all the hotels were
fine and the itinerary was brilliant. We had some fantastic guides who really went the extra mile and
organised extra events, especially evening trips to ballet/acrobatics/'minorities' dancing and making
music etc.... Overall a remarkable experience, worth every penny. Where do we go from here?
"
-Dr. & Mrs. A.N. China August 2009
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I would like to thank you and your counterparts in Vietnam for such a well organised and enjoyable holiday.
Our guide in the North, Ta dang Thai, was exceptional, full of enthusiasm, information and humour.
The places we visited in the North too were awesome, with beautiful scenery and colourful people.
The menus which were chosen as part of the tour arrangements were, in Mr Thai's words "delicious",
I cannot think of a better one!
Our journey around Central Vietnam was also very memorable, with
another great guide, Pham Xuan Vu, who showed us some exquisite historical sites and wonderful views.
The restaurants and food again were exceptional.
Although our final day was cut short due to a flight cancellation, the company was able to secure places
for us on another plane so that we didn't miss our connecting flights home. We were particularly
grateful for the professionalism shown to us at this time by the tour company in Vietnam.
All the hotels we stayed in were very comfortable and of a very high standard, and situated in the
most convenient locations for us to explore on our own. We found the Vietnamese people to be
very welcoming and we never felt unsafe in any way.
It was a fantastic trip through a fascinating country and we are left with some wonderful memories which
will last a lifetime. Thankyou again.
"
-Mrs. H.H. Vietnam August 2009
"
Thank you both so very much for all the excellent arrangements that you put in place for my recent
holiday to Cambodia and Laos. It was a priviledge to have a glimpse into the history, culture
and lifestlye of both beautiful countries and their people. The hotels that you selected
were perfect and the guides and drivers that assisted me were knowledgeable, helpful and wonderful company.
From the magic of the architectural masterpiece that is Angkor Wat, to the flowing of the Mekong
past my windows at the floating hotel, the two weeks was full of wonders untold.
If I had the time and money I would start from the beginning and do the whole thing again!!
I look forward to further holidays through your company in the future and once again thank you for your
professionalism and unwavering help.
With best regards.
Ms.J.W. July 2009
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You and your company did a great job!
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-Mr. & Mrs. K.S. Myanmar July 2009
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The all-too-brief stay in Siem Reap has been excellent. Our guide spoke excellent English and was interesting
and knowledgable about Angkor Wat and Cambodia in general. Angkor Wat and its surrounds were stunning!
"
-Mr. M.E. Cambodia June 2009
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Really enjoyed this VN part of our trip. Tran, our guide, was excellent. Her knowledge of her country and the
sights we went to was 1st class....highlights for me were the Cu Chi tunnels and cruising the Mekong.
"
-Mr. M.E. Vietnam June 2009
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Hi Ki - we just wanted to let you know that we had an absolutely fantastic time in Vietnam -
what a truly amazing country it is. The people were so friendly and polite and the driver we
had was an excellent driver - how he does it on a daily basis is a wonder!
The tour guide was also a very pleasant and very well informed man - they both made our
first week a very memorable time.
All of the accommodation was excellent and the food provided on the tour and breakfast was beyond
our expectations.
The package was indeed exceptional value for money and we wouldnt hesitate to arrange another
trip with yourselves in the future - in fact, we are recommending you to our friends and family.
Thank you very much for making our 25th wedding anniversary such a memorable occasion.
"
-Paul & Angela R Vietnam April 2009
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It has all been very good. Our guide is excellent - helpful, friendly and knowledgable
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-Mrs. S.T. Vietnam April 2009
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We have now returned after an excellent trip well organised and as my wife said
it was 'a trip of a lifetime'. Many thanks for all your efforts."
Regards, Graeme
Mr.& Mrs.G.A. March 2009
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A HUGE thank you to you both for organising a simply wonderful holiday.
Everything was beautifully organised and went perfectly and thank you for helping us at
the end when the flights changed - we benefitted from that but we did not expect another guided
day and dinner - it was much appreciated and we will recommend you very highly if our friends
want to go there. Cambodia is on the news very much now. We loved the countries and were
deeply touched by the guide's life stories.
many thanks again,
Yours sincerely, June
"
-Mrs. J.W. Thailand, Cambodia & Laos March 2009
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Catriona and I have just returned from our holiday, which was memorable in every aspect.
The arrangements that you made for us worked like clockwork. In all we passed through three countries,
had eight flights, two boat trips and stopped at eight hotels. At every stop we were met by guides who
were knowledgeable and helped smooth us through any difficulties.
It’s hard to pick out a single highlight but our greatest memories are of the Elephant sanctuary in the
Golden Triangle, our boat trip down the Mekong to Luang Prabang followed by a wonderful week in the World
Heritage town. We were really impressed to visit the waterfalls of Southern Laos as the Mekong crashed
over the rocks and then to finish our holiday with the wonders of Angkor Wat and the temples of the
Khmer civilisation. The hotels we stayed at were also pretty special particularly the Anantara in the
Golden Triangle and La Residence in Luang Prabang and Siem Reap. We would also recommend a short stay
at La Follie Lodge opposite Champasak as an ideal place to chill out.
Thank you again for your assistance in organising a most wonderful holiday
"
-Mr. & Mrs. P.B Thailand, Laos & Cambodia February 2009
"
Just a very short message to thank you for fixing us up with such a fabulous holiday.
All the arrangements went like clockwork and we had an absolutely super time. Without exception
the guides were all excellent at their job but also were really nice interesting people whose company
we greatly enjoyed. Please pass our thanks to all concerned.
"
-Tim & Christine Vietnam February 2009
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Having just returned from our holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia, I wanted to let you know how much we
enjoyed our time there.
The organisation of the holiday was excellent and the flights with Thai Airways were especially good -
so much better than BA!
We were so well looked after by all our guides, who were all very informative and knowlegable,
and our drivers. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we felt very pampered!
The hotels on the whole were very good. Top of the list was the Tara Angkor, which was superb in every
way. Halong Bay was our least favourite, but it was only for 1 night and it was more than made up
for by the beautiful bay and our boat trip.
The food throughout was also very good in both Vietnam and Cambodia - we will now be going in search
of some cookbooks on V & C cuisine!
We felt the range of locations gave us an insight into the Vietnamese and Cambodian ways of life and
the friendly people. In hindsight, we may have opted for 2 or 3 fewer temple visits, but as we only
booked it a few weeks in advance, we didn't leave ourselves much time to change anything.
We were also very pleased to have had the opportunity to visit the War Museum and the Cu Chi tunnels
in Vietnam, and the Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide and Killing Fields in Cambodia. Although these
were very harrowing and upsetting places, we feel we now have a very much better understanding of
both countries' tragic recent histories. We can only admire the way in which the Vietnamese and
Cambodian people are moving forward with such determination.
Our holiday has given us a very rich set of experiences and with all that was packed into it,
it seemed as if we were away for 16 weeks, rather than just 16 days! Our thanks and congratulations
to you and your organisation. We will definitely be recommending Dragon Travel and, funds permitting,
travel with you again."
-Mr. & Mrs. S.R. Cambodia February 2009
"
[Hanoi] ...Another visit made special again because of the quality of the guide - a serious professional
when explaining the history and customs of Vietnam, excellent relationship established quickly where jokes
and good humour added to the enjoyment. Everything was so well organised - calmly and with kindness.
As for the hospital crisis, I shall always remember everyone's care at all levels and especially
the guide who had to think quickly and reorganise everything. We were very sad to leave North VN.
"
-Mrs.S.B. Vietnam February 2009
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[Hanoi] We have had an amazing 36 hours in Hanoi. Tan, our young guide has been an absolute mine of information
not only about Hanoi but about about Vietnam, its history and past & present way of life. He readily adapted
the itinerary to suit our wishes. My wife was particularly grateful for the way Tan kept us safe when crossing
Hanoi's busy streets!...[HCMC] Trang, our charming guide was excellent. It was a bonus to have a femail guide for
a change. She was able to tell us about the feminine aspects of Vietnamese society. She was also an absolute
mine of information about everything else. Both day's excursions were memorable. The lunch stops on each of
the three days were fantastic, best of the whole trip....[Siem Reap] Chanthla, our guide has been excellent & very
professional. He selected the temples for us to visit at Angkor prefectly and we had a memorable day. We also
liked the visit to the reclining Buddha and mixing with the local people at the waterfall."
-Mr. & Mrs. T.N Vietnam, & Cambodia, February 2009
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We have had the most amazing time here - the guide's knowledge was exceptional. many thanks."
-Mrs.A.R. Cambodia February 2009
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Just a note to say thank you for all your hard work putting our trip together which we thoroughly
enjoyed. It all worked out really well.
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-Mrs. S.C. Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, January 2009
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My wife and I are now returned from our holiday in Taiwan and Thailand. We had a wonderful
time and would like to thank you and your staff for making all the arrangements. Everything
went to plan and our guide, Boon, in Thailand was excellent.
Hopefully we shall contact you next year to plan our next Far Eastern holiday.
"
-Mr.J.N. Thailand January 2009
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The organisation throughout was impeccable - every flight on time, always met by knowledgable
guides, road transport of a high quality, as were the hotels and the food. (the weather was good too!!)
..thanks again for an excelllent introduction to Indochina.
"
-Mr. A.R. Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, January 2009
"
A very belated thank you for an excellent trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos last November.
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We were met at the airports by our very pleasant guides
and given a very good tour of the various sites in each country. Everything went according
to plan and we would not hesitate in recommending your company to our friends.
Thank you
"
-Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos, January 2009
"
The Laos leg of our holiday was splendid and we would like to praise
the excellent guides and the efficient local agents in Laos. Our first
guide, Mr Somcghanh Phongsanith, has an excellent command of English,
and proved to be first class in every respect. He couldn't do enough
to help and advise us. His information about Luang Prabang was "spot
on" we were very comfortable with him when we visited the local
villages. Our second guide, Khamson, met us in Vientiane and we were
mutually delighted that he had been our guide some two years
previously. We said we wanted to come back and he was delighted we had
fulfilled our wish...
Please could you pass on our
comments to the local offices in Laos as we found these guides
excellent in every respect. The drivers, too, were extremely good, in
particular our last driver who worked with Khamson.
Incidentally, the Wat Phou cruise was delightful.
Another e.mail will follow shortly to discuss future plans.
With kind regards
"
-Mr. & Mrs. E.K. Laos & Cambodia, January 2009
"
Just a short note to thank you and your agency for arranging a
fantastic tour for me and my boys. We throughly enjoyed our holiday.
All of the guides were professional, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Everything went like clock work. Once again thank you very much and I
hope we can make use of your services again at the end of this year.
"
-Mr. K.H. Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos, December 2008
"
We would like you to know that we enjoyed our holiday to Thailand and
Cambodia very much. All the hotels were good with no problems on check-
in. The representatives in each place were helpful and pleasant. It is
difficult to think of anything which could have been better. We
thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Kanchanburi on the train and the rafts
on the river. The few days in Cambodia were interesting especially the
trip out in the lake. We also thought your choice of hotel there was
perfect.
Thank you very much for arranging the holiday and for your advice.
Please call me if you want any further feed-back. We are now hoping to
visit Vietnam next time!
"
-Mrs.S.S Thailand & Cambodia, December 2008
"
We had a great holiday overall and I just wanted to praise Boon our main guide throughout
the trip. He may not have been the most knowledgeable guide we have had, in the sense that
his descriptive knowledge was not great, but frankly that was no issue for us. He made up
for that in so many other ways. He always ensured we got a good room in the hotels;
he always ensured we got the best table at restaurants and shows and he was totally
flexible, when we got a bit “templed out” and he even suggested alternatives. He could
not be more accommodating. By the Tuesday before our departure on the Saturday we started
to think about whether we would be able to return via Bangkok or whether we would need
to find an alternative way home.[civil unrest at Bangkok airport]. Here again he was as helpful as possible, phoning up
Thai Airways every day to confirm our flight home and ensure we had allocated seats on our
return flight. There was even a question whether we would need to stay in Chiang Mai for
the last night instead of Chang Rai fearing there would be no return plane from Chang Rai.
As it happened all went like clockwork with no disruption to our holiday. I am sure we have
Boon to thank for that.
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-Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Thailand, December 2008
"
Thank you for organising a very enjoyable tour for us.
All the Myanmar guides were lovely and meals were provided at the best restaurants.
The balloon ride in Bagan was a truly amazing experience and should be highly recommended.
We also took a horse drawn cart at Bagan and it was delightful; much nicer than travelling by car.
Inle Lake was stunning. Apart from the engines on the tourist canoes the lake would have looked
exactly the same hundreds of years ago, so clean and quiet....
Phnom Penh was full of buzz and on our free day the guide arranged a TucTuc to spend all day with us.
We were taken to the central market with its incredible fine architecture and the National Museum;
both places are an absolute must for a visit and the TucTuc is so comfortable and cool and so easy
to take photographs from.
We were so sad to see so few tourists, especially UK ones, to Myanmar. We will tell all our friends
they should go there and recommend your company.
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Mr. & Mrs. F.S. Myanmar & Cambodia December 2008
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We were extremely pleased with your organisation of the whole thing, everything went absolutely
smoothly, we were met at the right times and places where appropriate etc...... As far as the hotels
were concerned we were happy to have chosen in your lowest category, they were all good, some very
minor gripes.
As far the return journey was concerned you know the details.[Closure of Bangkok airports through civil unrest].
The problem with Thai air and Bangkok could not have been foreseen and was nobodies fault.
However the way you and your agent handled it was first class. In situations like that it's communications
that counts so one does not have the feeling of being abandoned. You kept me informed from your end
and I would like you to pass on my personal thanks and appreciations to "Dinh". He phoned me two or three
times a day giving me the flight alternatives he was working on, he went to Thai air office to sort
things out and he negotiated successfully a free extension with the hotel until 6PM. A first class
performance from him and I would like you to pass this on to him. He even phoned us when we were
at the airport on Saturday night to check everything was OK.
As you can tell we would certainly travel with you again. We have Laos and Cambodia on our list
which I think you cover. It probably won't be for a couple of years as we have other plans for the
immediate future but I will certainly contact you again at the appropriate time.
"
-Mr. P.F. Vietnam, November/December 2008
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Our trip was - in every respect - outstanding and both [my wife] & I are singing the praises not only of the countries visited but also for the organisation of the trip by Dragon Travel and particularly by Ki Shieu. From start to finish our holiday was what we had hoped and one can not expect better than that!
Specifically worthy of mention are:
The attention of Mr Shiu in drawing up the package to best meet our needs.
The clear & concise paperwork associated with the holiday and its timely delivery.
Excellent choice of hotels and of guides.
Your response and that of your local agent and the flexibility shown in meeting our needs when we were 'on the road'; eg cutting short our stay in Ho Tram by a day and the appointment of a new guide for our stay in HCMC.
The super cookery course arranged for my wife in HCMC.
In short, so many highlights and so much to remember, all brought about by your office here in UK and in situ; thank you. We will have no hesitation in recommending Dragon Travel to others and of hopefully using your offices again for our appetite for the Far East whetted!
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-Mr. & Mrs. P.R. Vietnam & Cambodia, November 2008
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The guide was very helpful and knowledgable & friendly, and the drivers were vert competant in the city traffic--- The experience overall of Cambodia and its people was excellent.
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-Mr.R.L & Mrs.H.M. Vietnam & Cambodia, November 2008
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Just to let you know it went like "CLOCKWORK" fantastic Holiday, Country, People and especially the guides Yen[Giang], Vu & John[Tuan].
Thanks again for a great Holiday
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-Mr. & Mrs. P.C. Vietnam, October 2008
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I fear I have been very remiss in not thanking you earlier for organising our trip. It has been fairly hectic since we got back, and I have only done a rough edit of our pictures so far. As usual with your organisation, everything went like clockwork, and we had a wonderful time, so once again thank you very much for everything......
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-Mr.& Mrs.J.B.September 2008
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Now that I have been back from my China Tour a couple of weeks I just want to say what a unforgettable trip I had after the Olympic Games. I'm really pleased I did it. I was able to see some wonderful and different parts of the country and it was great to be able to see more of China than just Beijing. My guides and drivers were excellent and the itineries were interesting and comprehensive.
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-Mr.C.F. August 2008
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[Xian] Cynthia is a warm,friendly and knowledgeable guide. It's been a wonderful time in Xian...[Guilin] William is a charming knowledgable guide and it has been a wonderful experience being in Guilin/Yangshuo..
[Shanghai] Tracy is a knowledgable guide and I had a great time in Shanghai...[Beijing] John is friendly and knowledgable and it has been great spending time with him.
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-Mr.C.F. China, August 2008
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We very much enjoyed the Vietnam trip despite very heavy rain in and around Ho Chi Minh City. We thought it was arranged brilliantly in terms of getting in quite a lot of sight-seeing but also some R&R time, which the children in particular appreciated. The guides served us very well in both Ho Chi Minh and Hoi An. The hotel in Hoi An was really good, both a very relaxed atmosphere and excellent service and facilities, and I would go back there again anytime.
Thanks very much for all the thought and effort you put in to arranging the trip. I shall certainly recommend your services to others, and will contact you again if we are planning a similar trip in the future.
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-Mrs.S.F. August 2008
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Just want to say thanks for organizing a great trip for us at such short notice.
Everything went superb – all the timings were spot on and the guides and hotels were great.
A credit to your company and I would have no hesitation in recommending you if I hear of anyone contemplating a tour to Vietnam or Cambodia.
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-Mr.P.M. Vietnam & Cambodia, August 2008
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We have recently returned from our trip to Vietnam which was arranged by your company, we would like to congratulate you on the way it was organised, from the time we landed in Hanoi and was met by our first guide we were very well looked after, all three guides and drivers were excellent, polite, courteous and very informative, and willing to put themselves out in order to make our stay in Vietnam as enjoyable as possible, all of the trips were very good and very well organised, the choice of hotels was excellent, and to sum up, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and as well as hoping to use your company again in the future, we will highly recommend your services to our friends and family.
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-Mr.& Mrs.T.W. July 2008
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A thoroughly pleasurable experience. Our guide was outstanding and as well as being very informative she was very helpful in every way. She made this trip a very memorable experience.
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-Mr.T.W Vietnam, July 2008
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We all really enjoyed our stay in HCMC. We were very lucky to have Thoa as our guide. She desbribed the various sights in an interesting and informative way, sorted out problems when they arose and was really excellent with our teenage children....Well organised, wonderful tour. Informative guide. Happy to recommend to others,
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-Mr.P.R. July 2008
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An excellent, fascinating and very well organised experience.
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-Mr.C.B. Myanmar, June 2008
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The entire trip was very well organised and supported by excellent guides.
They could not have been more helpful and did their best to ensure everything went to plan.
A very interesting and enjoyable experience.
"
-Mr.M.H. May 2008
"
Many thanks for another wonderful holiday - Lucy and I enjoyed ourselves immensly - The guides and drivers were all excellent and very helpful and knowledgeable ...
...we were very grateful that a guide met us at Vientiene airport when we flew in from Pakse - we hadn't expected this as we were just passing through on our way to Luang Prabang (day 10) and expected to have to hang around the airport between connections - it was a very nice suprise to find that we were able to go to a decent restuarant and wonder around the shps for a couple of hours instead.
Once again, many thanks for a wonderful holiday - I am currently trying to sort out the photo's once I've done them - I'll put them all (and Vietnam ones from last year) onto a cd for you to select any suitable ones for use on your web page."
-Mr.V.W.May 2008
"
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our recent visit to Vietnam. It was a wonderful
country and everything went very smoothly. The guides were most helpful and friendly and explained everything
in a professional manner.
We have recommended Dragon Travel to a number of people since returning and look forward to using your services again in the future.
."
-Mr. & Mrs. M.L. May 2008
"
Our first trip to Bangkok. Guide and driver were knowledgable and courteous. Driver skilled. Variety
good. Pace too full at beginning but we adjusted. Ayuttaya Museum is a must - we almost missed seeing it.
Mr.B. is a good and careful guide."
-Mr.S.P.March 2008
"
We thought you may appreciate some feedback-if delayed- after our recent trip. We really enjoyed our
experience of this well planned itinerary...
The chance of missing the boat journey down to Chiang Saen was worrying- in fact this trip is such a
highlight we would suggest that in arranging trips for other clients you should strongly discourage
departures in times of potential low water - it is such a fabulous day.
We would like to emphasise the success of our tour. The itinerary was excellent,
the accommodation (with one exception) was great and the late change you made to our hotel in
HCMC a success.The variety of river transport was indeed a highlight for our "Mekong Journey"."
-Mr. & Mrs. B.C. April 2008
"
From north to south it has been a real trip of a lifetime!"
-Mr.& Mrs.J.S.March 2008
"
We would like to take the guide home with us - he is wonderful. Driver skills excellent, felt
completely safe and looked after so well."
-Mrs.L.W. March 2008
"
Our guide - 'Happy' by name and by nature. A lovely, bubbly and fun person who went out of her way to
make sure we had everything we could possibly need."
-Mrs.M.R. March 2008
"
Many thanks for a great holiday. Just got back yesterday.
Your guides were very good as was the drivers and vehicles. The guides were all organised,
considerate and full of knowledge.
"
-Mr.S.V. March 2008
"
I just wanted to write to tell you that we had a wonderful holiday, all thanks to your planning.
The travel was good, all flights on time and comfortable with the two hour transfer time in Hong Kong
just in enough to stretch our legs. I am a complete convert to tailor made holidays and got so much from
having personal guides in Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Never did we have to wait for anyone.
I will be writing separately to the tour companies Cambodia and Vietnam to tell them how much we enjoyed
ourselves and how good we thought their guides and drivers were. I will remember our trip to Cambodia
especially for the beauty of the country and the people. They are a testament to the strength of human
endurance and I have never met a kinder people in the face of their suffering. I would very much
like to donate to a local charity in Cambodia and am investigating at present, but if you have any
suggestions I would appreciate it.
The mix of history, architecture, people and a wonderful beach holiday at the end was perfect.
I am glad we chose CoCo Beach resort. It was different from any of the others in the area and the
bungalows were comfortable and fun. The staff at Coco Beach were very helpful without being intrusive
and the resort is small enough to still feel the personal touch.
I cannot fault the holiday at all and will remember it for a long time. Please feel free to pass on my
thanks directly, since I do not have email details for Asia Jewell Tours in Vietnam and Angkor TK Travel
& Tours in Cambodia, but I will write separately also.
You can be sure that I will speak highly of Dragon Tours & Travel to anyone that will listen and
hopefully we will be in contact in the future for a return trip!"
-Mrs.W.P. March 2008
"
We would like to thank you so much for our recent holiday to Indochina,it was the best holiday ever.
We were so well looked after, the guides and drivers were superb, the hotels excellent. When the
airline lost one of our suitcases our guide went out of his way to get it back for us. Our guide in
Siem Reap 'Bunthing' was simply the best, patient, kind and informative. Everything was so well
organised we would recommend you to anyone and hope to travel with you again.
Thank you once again.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.C.S. March 2008
"
Sandra and I returned from our holiday in Vietnam last week. We had a fantastic holiday and have
learned so much about the Vietnamese people and their history. We were so well looked after and would
like to thank you for making our holiday so very special.
"
-Ms.L.W. March 2008
"
I just want to let you know how much we enjoyed our holiday.
We were treated like royalty for the whole tour. The tour guides were very informative, very nice and
considerate people. I feel it was the hardest for Tina in Cambodia to take us to the prison & killing fields which
we found very moving. We were glad we went to these atrocity places to fully understand what Cambodia has suffered
in the past...
We would recommend your company to anyone who was interested in visiting that part of the world.
Once again thank you for a great holiday."
-Mr.& Mrs.P.C.March 2008
"
We have just returned from our holiday in Cambodia and wish to thank you for making all the
arrangements for what turned out to be an excellant holiday.
The flights with Thai Airlines where very good, some of the best we,ve done.No problem at booking in
and with our seats.
We particularly enjoyed the hotels at Siemreap and Sihanoukville. The decor at Hotel De La Paix was
stunning, I would love one of those black and white wall pictures of the Ankhor Temples they had
hanging on the walls so if they are available in England let me know where. We did get the honeymoon
suite at the Sokha Beach which added a memorable touch to the holiday!.
The temples at Angkor were even better than we had anticipated, we were pleased to have added the
Bang Melia temple one of our favourites. Finally I feel we must say how great your representatives were.
They were so well informed and attentitive. It was a pleasure to be with them.
I would recommend your firm and this tour. The Temples is one of the world's must see sights.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.S.February 2008
"
My wife and I yesterday returned from Myanmar. We are both now retired and during the last 15 years
have travelled extensively, on package tours, in small groups and many times independently.
We have visited U.S.A (7 times), Cuba, nearly ever country in Europe, China (for a month), India,
Thailand (twice), Malaysia (three times), Borneo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia (twice) and
New Zealand (twice) and we have never before felt the need to write to the provider to express our
gratitude for what was our best ever travel experience.
From the moment we were met at Yangon Airport by the excellent Tour Guide Tin Tin and driver
we were treated to a standard of care, thoughtfulness,and service we have never previously experienced.
Without exception the local guides Tin Tin in Yangon, Zaw Win Cho in Bagan, Zaw in Mandalay and Joseph
Andrews in Pindaya and Inle lake and the drivers were extremely knowledgeable, interesting, efficient,
punctual and cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble and even the smallest suggestion or request by
us was met with instant action, although most had already been anticipated.
The general information you provided before the holiday proved totally accurate and was invaluable.
While I realise the dangers of over selling a destination it has to be said that your internet site
did not do true justice to the breathtaking beauty of Myanmar, the natural charm of the people or
the wonderful activities that you arranged for us in the itinerary.
Overall, this was a very special holiday. The arrangements made and the service provided by you and your
agents worked perfectly.The accommodation without exception was excellent and if future client seek
a break at the end of a tour then the Bayview at Ngapali is a must.
Finally, thank you once again; the places visited and the people met have provided us with so many wonderful memories.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.D.B.February 2008
"
We would like to thank you and Rob for the arrangements for our recent holiday. Just like our
holiday to Vietnam with Dragon in 2006 everything went like clockwork. We were very surprised
and pleased to be met at Vientiane airport & taken to the Intercity for the afternoon on our
return from the plain of jars--this made all the difference to our long journey home.
All our guides and drivers were excellent and they all wanted to make our stay enjoyable.
The highlight for us was staying in the Sala Phae floating guesthouse and watching the sunset and dawn."
-Dr.& Mrs.J.L.February 2008
"
We have seen a tremendous amount, learned a lot and aroused our curiosity to learn more about the
Peoples and the earlier civilisations. We have returned with a library of books, hundreds of photographs
and hours of video. Everywhere we went the people were friendly....Certainly we would recommend you
to anyone intending to visit all or part of our route."
-Mr.C.P.February 2008
"
We are back, as you know from our holidays in Vietnam and Cambodia. We had a fantastic time! The guides and
chauffeurs were very helpful and nice, some even had cold water after every visits, some took us to more places
than planned, some had dinner or a drink with us !! It was brilliant....
We will start saving money soon to have another trip out there! It was worth every penny."
-Mr.L.C.January 2008
"
Apologies for not getting in touch sooner to tell you that we had a great holiday, for which many thanks.
Our three guides were really great – knowledgeable, friendly and flexible with an excellent command of English.
We particularly liked our arrival presents of map, pre-stamped postcards, shoulder bags and $50 of local currency
each [to be paid for later!].
Also, all the drivers were excellent, too.
The country was fascinating and the people absolutely lovely. Just can’t wait to return and see even more of
Myanmar. Won’t go on and on, but simply say that we endorse all your customers’ favourable comments on your
website and that thanks must also go to you and your staff in the UK, too."
-Mr.G.H.January 2008
"
We were looked after with exceptional care and thoughtfulness, with extra presents of local fruit
and sweets. We hugely appreciated the way our guide bought a big bag of sweets for the village children of Phnom Da
and she also bought rice for the monks at Bokor. Both these kindnesses made a big difference to the welcome
we got. We were impressed with the ease and good humour with which plans could be changed. Nothing eas too much trouble.
Thank you for a wonderful time.
"
-Miss R.M. December 2007
"
I just wanted to say thank you for the arrangements on our recent trip to Cambodia.
It all went extremely smoothly and according to plan. It was excellent value for money....
a great holiday and all three of us had a really wonderful time.
"
-Mr.G.M.December 2007
"
We have recently returned from our fabulous two week holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia. Thank you to everyone
who co-ordinated the trip. Everything ran like clockwork and we had a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable time.
The Hotel accomodation was first class and the food plentiful. The guides were really friendly and helpful
as were the drivers. All our internal flight and Hotel check-ins
were all carried out by our guides,leaving us to relax with no hassle.
Regarding the trips they were very well organised and we were certainly made to feel special with no waiting
or queing anywhere. The restaurants we were taken to and the food we were given were very good.
I feel I must mention one guide in particular in Ho Chi Minh, she told us to call her Happy as that is what
her name in Vietnamese means. She could speak English very well and there was not anything she wouldnt do for
us to make our visit special.
Once again we should like to thank all concerned at Dragon Travel plus your agents and guides in Vietnam
and Cambodia for making our holiday so memorable, and making us feel special wherever we went, we would
have no hesitation in recommending your company in the future.
"
-Mr. & Mrs. K.R. November 2007
"
[Siem Reap]Mr.S was very informative and would take us anywhere we wished after the
main day's tour was finished. It was an enjoyable few days - we had always wanted to come
to Angkor Wat and were not disappointed....[P.Penh & S.Cambodia] A most interesting journey, we feel that
we have learned a lot about Cambodia's history and customs from our guide.
"
-Mr. & Mrs. L.T. November 2007
"
Our recent trip was an excellent itinerary, first class accommodation and we were accompanied by knowledgable
and attentive guides who made us feel most welcome.
[Phnom Penh] Informative and extremely attentive guide made us feel most welcome .... [Siem Reap] Excellent guide and driver, attentive,
professional and nothing too much trouble. Day at Angkor Wat exceptional!...
[Laos] We had the good fortune to have Khamla as our guide. He made us feel most welcone, had impeccable manners,
had a good sense of humour and went out of his way to make our visit pleasurable. This young man shared
his knowledge and love of his country with us and we take home happy memories of Laos.
"
-Ms.L.H. and Mr.R.C November 2007
"
We have recently returned from our fabulous three week holiday in Vietnam.
Thank you to everyone who co-ordinated the trip. Everything ran like clockwork and we had a
thoroughly enjoyable and memorable time.
The guides were really friendly and helpful and the drivers were very careful and polite.
Special mention must go to Lang who met us in Danang. His command of English was superb and even
taught us a couple of new words!! He was also very knowledgeable and made a complex history lesson
very interesting.
The hotels we stayed in were all very clean and comfortable and I would have no hesitation in recommending
your company.
"
-Ms.S.M. November 2007
"
[Xian, China]..Mimosa's knowledge has been very helpful. We appreciated our tour guide and drivers flexibility
and helpfulness. We have had a very enjoyable trip...[Shanghai]..Vincent and driver made our visit very enjoyable
and interesting. Driver very careful. Vincent very knowledgable, excellent english, very helpful...
[Beijing]..Very helpful guide. Good trip..
"
-Mr.R and Mr.D.B. October 2007
"
We are writing to say how much we enjoyed our 3 weeks in Laos & Cambodia all the guides & drivers were excellent.
They were very helpful & in Laos they booked us in on all the internal flights we didn't have to do a thing.
The countries were amazing. It was nice to go to both because you realise how different the people are.
Before going we thought the countries & people would be the same & thought they would be like Vietnam
(we visited last year). But all 3 are very different. Thankyou for a marvellous itinery, everything went
so smoothly and all people we met were so friendly.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.M & S.T. October 2007
"
Alice was a very good guide. She was very accommodating and was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay in Guilin....David
was an excellent tour guide, very obliging and flexible - the driver was courteuos and obliging and a careful driver.
Due to David, in spite of the rain, we enjoyed the tour.
"
-Dr.S.K. (party of 6) October 2007
"
Lilian went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. She took the time to find out what we did and did not
like in the way of food, she provided us with water at no charge and in every way was an excellent tour guide.
She even helped us with our luggage, both arriving and departing, for which we were very grateful....Best ever.
"
-Mrs. P.H. October 2007
"
[Xian, China] ...most enjoyable part of the whole tour, made more so by outstandingly friendly and competent guide and driver...
[Shanghai, China]...V. was a most considerate, helpful and understanding guide who made our stay in Shanghai enjoyable...
{Beijing, China]...A most enjoyable experience due in large part to an excellent guide and driver.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.E.C September 2007
"
[Shangrila, Yunnan, China] Enjoyed our visit, S. was very helpful and always keen to please.
"
-Ms. J.S. September 2007
"
[Phnon Penh etc.] We felt a warm welcome on our arrival and were extremely well looked after during our stay making
us feel relaxed and happy to be in Cambodia. We appreciated all the information given both
historic and cultural, Mr.V. being a pleasure to be with. We also had every confidence in
our driver. A thoroughly professional service - thank you.
[Siem Reap] Guide was professional, conscientious & knowledgable ensuring everything went smoothly. Cheerful,
friendly driver. Would strongly recommend this tour to others.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.G.D. September 2007
"
The trip to Myanmar was a great success. We were privileged to meet such gentle and wise people who live
under such an odious regime. We would encourage anyone thinking of going there to do so to support the
people, keep communication channels open with the free world, and also to put money into their private coffers.
The trade embargo does more to hurt the common people than those in power...
All of the guides we had, in Yangon, Mandalay and the Lake Inle region were delightful, relaxed, friendly,
generous & courteous to a fault and very open with us. It would have been difficult to have found better
company. The drivers, too, were excellent.
As ever we do not hesitate to recommend Dragon Travel to anyone thinking of going to Southeast Asia.
The planning and execution is meticulous, and the price reasonable. I have passed your website details
on to many people...
Our best wishes and grateful thanks to you and all in Myanmar. "
-Pamela & Andrew N. August 2007
"
Our guide was very knowledgable and told us much of Cambodian history,
customs and life, always polite and with humour. Our driver was always prompt, very
courteous and I felt safe being driven by him...A great holiday which will be recommended
to our friends. A great insight into Cambodia which we hope becomes an established
destination for people from the UK.
"
-Mr. & Mrs.A.D. August 2007
"
A most enjoyable stay - interesting tours, beautiful sites - made
exceptional by a delightful driver and well-informed & entertaining guide."
-Mr.A.B August 2007
"
Java [guide] was very friendly.She helped at every opportunity and made our
trips run very smoothly....Charley & our driver in Kunming helped to make
our stay there have a real local flavour. It was fun travelling
around with them. We shall not forget the duck!"
-Mr.P.A. August 2007
"
We have just returned from very good holiday. I am impressed by your
firm and have recommended you already!
"
-Mr.R.H. August 2007
"
We found the arrangements by Dragon Travel to be first class and all aspects
of the tour went very smoothly. We found Miss Lillian to be very professional
and very friendly, with excellent knowledge and advice, we very much enjoyed her
company and learning from her experience and information....
"
-Mr.P.R. July 2007
"
Firstly may I thank you and all at Dragon Travel for organizing a wonderful
honeymoon for us. We absolutely loved Vietnam and Cambodia and hope that we will
return one day. Everything went according to plan and we were very impressed
with all the guides in particular...
...I would like to add special praise for your guides and company representatives
in Cambodia, they were un-faultable !! We were both incredibly impressed...
...thank you once again for helping make our honeymoon so special.
"
-Mr.A.R. July 2007
"
We have arrived safely back home in Brussels last night after an extremely well
organised and successful tour organised by yourselves and your agents in
Vietnam and Cambodia. Thank you very much for arranging everything so well and
proffessionally. It went like clockwork without a hitch, or delays (apart from
Vietnam Airlines delay to Ban Me Thuat - which in fact was a blessing as we then
missed having to take part of the tour (ride in a dugout canoe in continous rain!)
The itinerary was re-arranged the next day and completed in sunshine! Apart from
the afore-mentioned rain we only had rain on the day we arrived in HCMC and it
returned the day we left Phnom Penh! Not one part of the tour was carried out in
rain and we enjoyed dry sunny days, a bit humid, but bearable for the whole tour.
Well done in arranging that as well!!! .....
We thoroughly enjoyed Vietnam for its incredibly friendly people and less
touristic hype. Cambodia was great and we can only be thankful we visited during
the low season - we could only imagine that the high season would be extremely
stressful and not nearly so wonderful when one can now wander around the sites
without the hoards of tourists expected of the high season......
We made 10 individual flights in total, stayed in 8 different hotels/places,
visited many different sites and at every place we were very well looked after -
a wonderful piece of planning, welldone!
We will certainly recommend Dragon Travel to our friends and be pleased to be used as a reference by you if required.
With our very best thanks and appreciation of a tour welldone."
-C, M and D P-H. July 2007
"
Very good! Excellent tour of the capital [Phnom Penh]- thank you!....
Mr.S. [Siem Reap] was a really fantastic guide!
Wonderful tour - the best of our entire trip!
"
-Ms.S.C and Mr.A.R..July 2007
"
We have returned from the tour you organised for us to Vietnam and I am writing
to say that we had a fantastic time. The arrangements were perfect and your
representatives were very attentive punctual, knowledgeable and friendly.
The hotel accommodation was all very comfortable and we have put on weight
with all of the wonderful and plentiful food that was served to us.
A. and I are both very grateful for the attentive service that you and your
representatives afforded us both during the booking process and on the tour
itself.
Thank you very much. I hope to be in a position to use your services again in
the coming years."
-Mr.N.McC. June 2007
"
Wonderfully helpful and friendly guides, who have provided and suggested lots of
extras. It's been a great experience - and fun!....Frank is an excellent guide
and a most sensitive and intelligent person. We were very priviledged to have him as
our guide around the temples......Once again our guide Daisy has been extremely
kind, courteous and knowledgable! Superb - Thank You.
"
-Mr.M.M & Ms.L.C.June 2007
"
Just want to let you know that we had a marvellous trip to Laos and all
the guides and sites were very well planned and organised so a big thank you.
Next trip will be Cambodia and possibly southern Laos and 5 days on a beach
location.
Many thanks for organising the trip!"
-Ms.H.C.May 2007
"
Very knowledgable and friendly guide who did everything to make sure we got
the most out of our short stay. [In Beijing] Lillian was very knowledgable,
enthusiastic and helpful. She performed her role with a great deal of care
and kindness as well."
-Mr.A.J April 2007
"
Just a quick note to say thank you for organising a wonderful holiday to
Vietnam for my wife and I.
The itinerary covered a large variety of wonderful sights and experiences,
with excellent standard of accommodation and the guides and drivers were
extremely good and helpful.
All this creates a problem for us - where to go next year with yourselves!
"
-Mr.V.W. April 2007
"
Well-mananged tour. Guide friendly and courteous. He suited the itinerary to
our interests. Good knowledge of area and country. Driver always punctual
and polite. Overall, a very interesting and enjoyable experience."
-Mr.D.F. April 2007
"
Well looked after. Guides English was good and he was knowledgable. He adjusted
the tour to fit in with our interests. Driver - good, careful, punctual, always there waiting.
."
-Mrs. A.F. April 2007
"
Our Guide was the absolute very best!"
-Miss F.C. March 2007
"
The tour was excellently organised and both the driver and guide were always
prepared to make on the spot changes. Eddie made sure we had the best seats everywhere
and made learning about Thailand and the Thai culture really interesting.
Saks driving was safe and relaxing, enabling us to sleep on route!
Thanks to Eddie, Saks and Ki for a great holiday.
."
-Ms.C.K & Mr.S.H. March 2007
"
I have been meaning to drop you a line for the last two weeks just to let you
know that we had the most wonderful time in Thailand and Cambodia....
The guides in Bangkok and Cambodia were superb, hotels
were excellent and we were fortunate to have all our flights leave on
time with no delays at all. If I hear of anyone going in that
direction on a tour, I shall definitely recommend your company."
-Miss C.C. March 2007
"
We just would like to write and say that we had a great holiday and we
would like to thank you and your company for the efficient manner in
which you organized our whole trip.
All the guides were knowledgeable, punctual and presented well and the
transport was good.
We would be very happy to use and recommend your company in the future.
Many thanks again.
."
-Mr.& Mrs.J.H. March 2007
"
We could not have asked for a better or more informative guide on our
first visit to Cambodia"
-Mr.K.P.March 2007
"
..our tour was splendidly well organised and most enjoyable. Thank you very much!
."
-Mrs.E.G & Party March 2007
"
All in all, we had a wonderful time. The people were so friendly,
the scenery spectacular, the food excellent (even although Alan doesn't like
chillies!) and everyone seemed to want to help us. Cambodia came as a bit
of a culture shock but not surprising when the country went through the Pol
Pot years. I got the distinct impression they were desperate for visitors and
surpringly open about their recent history of the "Killing Fields".
Please send our personal thanks again to all your guides
and drivers who made it such a memorable holiday and I've been recommending your
company to lots of our friends!"
-Mrs.P.D. March 2007
"
Thank you very much for the arrangements you put in place for our recent trip to Myanmar.
Everything ran without a hitch apart from the last two internal flights were somewhat delayed,
but not drastically so. We undertook your suggested 14 day itinerary and we both felt that the
balance and variety were very well thought out...
It was a pleasure to visit a country which has hardly been touched by tourism, and where
the people are so genuinely pleased to welcome you, eagerly answer your questions and are
happy for you to watch them in their daily lives, without giving you the impression that
you are intruding or being a nuisance. The British are truly missing a gem, but yet
our European cousins, French, Germans, Italians and Spaniards seem quite happy to visit!
We had four excellent, but very different tour guides, but each was prepared to put on
extras to show us as much as possible in the time available...
All the arrangements to, in and leaving Malaysia operated like clockwork and we had no
problem with our ‘tight’ connection in Singapore...
Thank you again for putting together our wonderful holiday; I shall have no hesitation
in recommending Dragon Travel to anyone who wishes to have a bespoke holiday in SE Asia.
."
-Mr.& Mrs.B.C. March 2007
"
On Saturday we returned from a trip to Cambodia and Laos with your company.
We had a marvellous time, enhanced by the helpful drivers and guides who had a
wealth of fascinating information at their fingertips. The hotels, although
varied, were uniformly good and we were taken to restaurants where the food
was also consistently delightful. The sights and experiences will stay for
us for a lifetime, so many thanks.."
-Mr.& Mrs.K.P March 2007
"
I'm writing to thank you for organising a most enjoyable tour of Vietnam for me and
my wife. While, for me, this was entirely a holiday, for her it was a material gathering
exercise for future shows of her paintings. From both our points of view the choices
you made for us were excellent, so that there was no need for us to change any of the itinerary.
...All in all we had a wonderful time, and were eventually very happy to go back to
Thailand and relax for a week by my brother's swimming pool. We would be very interested
to hear in which other countries you arrange tours, as it's most likely we will
travel with you again in the near future."
-Mr.& Mrs.D.B. February 2007
"
Wonderful! We had the time of our lives. Everything went according to the itinerary
and was just perfect. All the guides were lovely, hotels as you described and
we feel we had excellent value for money. We look forward to next years trip. A big thank you
to everyone involved."
-Mr.& Mrs.P.D. February 2007
"
Tour was brilliant. Guides were great. Hotels great.
Only one bad meal on the tour - no complaints whatsoever."
-Mr.& Mrs.S and Mr.& Mrs.E. February 2007
"
So far we are delighted with the tour and our guide and driver. They are both
polite and helpful. The hotel and restaurants have been exactly what we had
hoped for."
-Mr.& Mrs.P.L. February 2007
"
Our drivers and guides were absolutely first class - friendly, couteous and informative.
We have had a wonderful time in Vietnam and hope to return."
-Ms.M.E. February 2007
"
(Phnom Penh) A thoroughly enjoyable visit made all the more so because of our
knowledgable and attentive guide who was able to to make everything so
interesting - and particularly his personal experiences.
(Siem Reap)The tour was made perfect for us because of Mr.B's knowledge and
experience. In particular, he adjusted our daily itineraries
so as to avaoid crowded times for the big sites and added in others when
feasible. His knowledge of Cambodia and buddhist history and the
Ramayana meant that the visit to each site was made even more fascinating -
and a real experience. Mr.T. is a very good driver, efficient and considerate to his
passengers.
Dragon T & T's itinerary was excellent - inclusing all the big sites and
adding in opportunities to see other things such as the countryside and village
life, the Tonlesap boat trip and the visit to West Baray. Without these things there might
have been a risk of 'temple overload'!
A very enjoyable visit."
-Mr.& Mrs.M.P. January 2007
"
I have been meaning to write to you about my tour of Myanmar. It went very well indeed
and without a hitch, despite the complicated itinerary and four internal flights. I cannot
speak to highly of the itinerary that you proposed, which was all I wanted.
In the event, I did get a bit tired of Pagodas (you are not to blame for that) so asked to visit
Pakokku, Maymyo and Taunggyi. These were places I remembered from my youth. I left
Burma in 1933 aged 7 and I am now 80 years old. These changes were arranged without difiiculty
for reasonable extra payments.
The hotels were excellent. The guides were all knowledgable and courteous, subtly
altering the itinerary in reponse to my particular interests...
All in all I will enthusiastically recommend your company to any aspiring traveller I meet.
"
-Dr.C.S.January 2007
"
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The guide was knowledgable and helpful and added
greatly to our enjoyment of the sights. The driver was courteous and careful and the
vehicle very comfortable. And the visits were memorable. A great holiday!
"
-Mr.M.M and Mrs.A.A January 2007
"
We had a great hol in Vietnam and felt we got a great introduction to the country
seeing a really wide variety of astonishing sights and places as well as eating
loads of delicious food (we’re now both on strict diets) and experiencing sublime
chill out moments. We were very pleased we went for the 5 star option, as our
first hotel, the Sheraton in Hanoi was just about the best we’ve ever stayed
in and a perfect end to a day long journey....
We hadn’t realised we’d get such personal service, and the guides and drivers
were all brilliant - once we got used to the fact that driving on the right in
Vietnam was more a suggestion than a law! All 3 guides were conscientious and
considerate, especially once we learned to modify their schedules to suit
ourselves more. They generally kept to your original itinery, but we ended
up doing just the Temple of Learning on the first day as we were shattered,
and easily covered the missed places on the following 2 days....
Your plan for spending our last 3 days in Phan Thiet was a great one and we
thoroughly enjoyed the Sailing Club. It had a great atmosphere and all the
staff were really friendly – in fact that was our experience of the Vietnamese
people as a whole. We felt totally safe and people couldn’t do enough to make
our stay a wonderful experience, so thanks to you for a really fantastic holiday.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.D.L. January 2007
"
Our guide and driver were both superb. They made our visit to Siem Reap very special
and we will both treasure our memories for a very long time. They were both very kind, friendly
and very funny but most of all they treated us like royalty!
"
-Ms.S.D & Mr.D.G December 2006
"
Our driver and vehicle were excellent. Always clean and on time and the driver was very polite.
Mr.Lim is an excellent guide and gave us many details to help us understand
Cambodia. He made our stay trouble-free and dealt with our needs and
wishes in a friendly and efficient way. I wish we could stay longer.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.K December 2006
"
It was a daily adventure with a new wonder around every corner.
We were both comletely exhausted when we got home and
wished we'd booked a week on the beach to recover! It
was a wonderful "holiday" with all the worry taken out
by the amazingly efficient organisation which was
without exception, faultless. We shall certainly be
looking at going away with Dragon Travel again.
"
-Mr.& Mrs.R.P. November 2006
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"
All in all it was a wonderful experience...many people here thought I was brave
to travel somewhere like that on my own. I did not tell them my secret which
was Dragon Travel who I was confident would organise things so well I
would not have to worry about anything.
"
-Mrs.J.W. November 2006
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"
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sam who could not have looked after us better.
Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville have been a real highlight of our holiday and we could
not have had a better or more caring guide than Sam,
"
-Mr.& Mrs.S.M. November 2006
"
We were made to feel very welcome and at ease in such a short visit, good services and facilities all round. The killing
fields were very moving, the Royal Palace very impressive. Excellent food at restaurants with good courteous
service all round. (Phnom Penh)
"
-Mr.J.C.November 2006
"
Very high standard of hotel. Mr.S.gave a very thorough, wide ranging display of his knowledge and
was very helpful in making our holiday comfortable and memorable. He had excellent English skills. The driver was
very friendly and polite and always helpful.
"
-Mr.G.W.November 2006
"
Very enjoyable tour with excellent accommodation facilities. We particularly
enjoyed our stay at the Jungle Rafts in Kanchanaburi. Our guide and driver were very
helpful and professional.
"
-Mr.G.W.November 2006
"
Sam was a great guide. The time at Angkor was just right and we never felt we were either
rushed or that we spent too much time in any one place.
"
-Mr.J.E.November 2006
"
Best guide and driver of whole trip - very helpful and understanding of what we needed, english excellent - brilliant - enjoyed trip completely
.....very enjoyable stay, guide & driver excellent and helped us throughout..
"
-Mr.T.G.November 2006
"
The whole tour was very well organised. All the guides and drivers were on time
we were met at every airport arrival... all-in-all a great adventure and holiday -
thank you.
"
-Mr.R.C.November 2006
"
It was a wonderful holiday. I would have liked more
time to walk around Yangon and Mandalay to enjoy the atmosphere
of the twin centres. The Golden Rock was a magical experience
& the Savoy Hotel was very good as a base. I hope to have an
opportunity in the future to return to this wonderful
country. Thank you for making it so special.
"
-Mrs.P.C.November 2006
"
Dear Ki, we have just got back from our trip to Indo
China. It was absolutely fantastic with near perfect
organisation and stress free travel. I'll write a
longer feedback but just wanted to let you know how
much we enjoyed it. We're already looking at next
year!!!"
"
-Mr.R.P.November 2006
"
If you are thinking of going to China go soon, as the country is changing at an
amazing rate. Friends of ours have been in the last fifteen years and the China
they told us about doesn't exist any more. The country is vast with cities
of four or five million people that we had never heard of.
Our holiday was quite an experience. Its worth spending more on the better
hotels to ensure a reasonable level of comfort and some English being spoken,
although frequently the Chinese accent was difficult to understand. Our very
small amount of Chinese was useful and welcomed by the Chinese we met. The
Chinese themselves were lovely people and very proud of the changes happening
in their country although, unlike in Vietnam, they didn't seem to have much
interest in our way of life.
The large cities are full of rather anonymous tower blocks, several four lane
ring roads and a modern out of town airport. Sadly the Chinese heritage sites
are seemingly taking second place to modernisation. The highlight of our city
visits were; our trip to the hutongs, the "old" Beijing homes, where we spent
some time with the occupant and her family - local homing pigeon champions
for 2006!!, our visits to the Buddhist temples in Xi'an and of course the
Great Wall which was shrouded in a mix of mist and Beijing pollution.
We also went on a very hairy trip to Wolong to see the pandas and this was
absolutely wonderful. We were able to see the new born pandas in incubators
and the rest of the residents were quite lively as the weather was just right
for pandas - wet and cold. The hotel was certainly not equipped to feed
westerners but the electric blanket came in very handy as the weather in
the hills was very Scottish.
The local guides and drivers were excellent and we were able to visit the
Tang Dynasty show in Xi'an and the Kung Fu show in Beijing - both great
experiences.
Our Yangtse trip was a little disappointing, the Gorges are spectacular but
there were few buildings or fauna next to the river. We were also ill at
the end of the cruise and were consequently unable to go to Tibet.
The trip to Shennong Stream was most enjoyable and our visit to the dam
itself was very interesting.
Our holiday ended in Shanghai with our guide Bernie. He was very proud of
his city and rightly so. The buildings here are exciting and different
and the whole town exudes an optimism and excitement that is quite
exhilarating. We did have a problem in Shanghai but this was sorted
with the help of our guide and the local travel company.
We hope that China does not lose all of its heritage in the race
to modernisation and hopefully they will sort out their dual language
signage in time for the Olympics.
"
-Mr.R.T. October 2006
"
The organisation was excellent, guides were very intelligible and their english excellent. I felt
comfortable with all of them which was excellent as a lone woman traveller.
"
-Mrs.J.W. (Myanmar) October 2006
"
The road to Wolong was difficult but very beautiful and seeing the pandas was
well worth the bumpy ride - brilliant animals!
"
-Mr.R.T. October 2006
"
The guide was particularly helpful and kind the entire day...
"
-Mrs.A.L.September 2006
"
Well..... what a holiday!! As you know, we'd not been to that part of the
world before, so the holiday was an eye-opener but also gave us the "bug"
to see more of some of the countries we've just visited and surrounding
countries!
After our wonderful holiday & friends' wedding in Bangkok, we were a bit
nervous about being on our own with just a guide, something we've never
done before. But we soon found out how things worked over there, and became
quite confident! The various guides we had in Sabah were great, very
informative and friendly, full of enthusiasm for their subjects and eager
that everyone got the most from their visit. Dolly in Mulu was a wonderful
person, we really appreciated his informed and conscientious approach to
showing us the Wind and Deer Caves. He is passionate about the environment,
it seemed, and this came out constantly in his conversation....
....In Vietnam, Cuong put us at our ease, and the overnight trip & journey up
to Sa Pa were wonderful! We LOVED Sa Pa, with all its diversity. Cuong was
so knowledgeable. His arrangements for some of the places we ate, our
transport and drivers, were first class. We had many "firsts" in Vietnam
that we will remember for years to come!
Anyway, I won't give you a day by day account, just to say that we had so
many memorable experiences in Vietnam apart from the above; the welcome
that Minh gave us in Ho Chi Minh City, his enthusiasm to pass on to us
some of the day to day customs that we might not otherwise have got to know
about. He tried to teach us some basic Vietnamese, but I'm afraid we
failed miserably at that! Minh's command of English is excellent, and his
sense of humour infectious. Although we spent a relatively short time with him,
I have to say that he touched our lives.
We also loved Cambodia, and Chan couldn't have been easier to get on with!
He & Tong, our driver, were so friendly and helpful. We had a bit of car
trouble one day, but after making sure the car was driveable and we could
return to our hotel, we all just giggled and got on with it! The car was
fixed by the next morning! Angkor Wat was phenomenal to see, a real dream
come true! We'd like to see more of Cambodia, so it's a definite on our
new "wish list"!
All our arrivals at new destinations were eased by guides or drivers
meeting us promptly with name signs, I can't praise the organisation enough!
Our hotels were wonderful, I can't see how we could have had better, even
if we had gone for the next star-level. Our last hotel, Seaside Hotel, in
Sihanoukville, wasn't quite up to the same standard, but we still had no
complaints. It was just that it was so different from where we'd stayed
in Siem Reap!!
If we have one complaint over the entire trip, it was the the set meals we
were given were too large!! Some of the restaurants we were taken to were
fantastic, and the food out of this world. Of particular note was the
meal we had on the boatride across Halong Bay! Andy says he's never had such
wonderful-tasting fish before!
Our last couple of days in Sihanoukville were lovely. Our last day was
spent on a deserted beach at the end of the town, where we'd been taken by
bike taxi. But when Sam came to pick us up from our hotel, little did we
know we would be driving at about 20kmh for some of the way back to Pnomh
Penh! More car troubles, which meant we were unable to do our last trip
as the car would not make it up the mountainside to our destination.
However, Sam reimbursed our entry fee and arranged for another car to pick us
up to continue the journey to the airport, and we were in plenty of time - so no
great problem there! Sam was another lovely person, so knowledgeable and
jolly!
Ki, thank you for such a wonderful holiday! We wish we were still on
tour! Every time I start to sort out our photos on disc, I'm right back there!
I keep thinking of things I should have mentioned, but was hoping to keep
this email quite short, as I see from your website "comments" section that
you've had lots of feedback from other clients already.
Thanks again....
Best regards
Janet & Andy."
-Ms.J.W. September 2006
"
Everything worked out like clockwork - made it look very easy in spite of
huge logistical problems behind the scenes no doubt. I particularly enjoyed
the friendliness, warmth and companionship of all the guides who taught me
a great deal about the history and culture of Myanmar as well as introducing
me to many of the locals.
Only criticism - too many very early flights! Very impressed with all drivers as being
very careful and safe - a contrast to other road users.
"
-Mr.Ian T. August 2006
"
This is just a brief note to thank you for the organisation of our recent holiday
in Vietnam. The itinerary and hotels were first class, and our driver and
guide for the transfers and included tours where excellent. We thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves and learnt a lot during our stay.
We would just like to make a special mention of our guide, Khoa, he was first
rate, pleasant, friendly and so knowledgeable. He kept us fully informed of
everything that was happening on a day to day basis and really made the
holiday. We would recommend him to any other travellers.
Once again thank you for a superb holiday."
-Mr.M.S. August 2006
"Just a note to say how much Sue and I enjoyed
our tour of Vietnam. Everything was very well organised and, apart from a couple
of minor disappointments, we were extremely happy with every aspect of our visit."
- Mr.I.S.August 2006
"Just a brief e-mail to thank you and your company for
organising an excellent tour of the South of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Your guides were excellent especially Minh in Vietnam who gave us a real
insight to Vietnam and it's people. Tuc our driver was superb and safe as he
negotiated his way through the almost organic traffic in Saigon. Minh and Tuc
were always ready to adapt the programme to fit with our needs, especially
the day our teenage daughter was ill. I would recommend that everyone goes to
the Delta for a few days, it really is amazing.
Both guides in Cambodia were excellent and left us feeling that we knew
some of the things about the country that were below the tourist's horizon.
I am now left with the (nice) problem of editing 2500 photos, as the people
of Vietnam and Cambodia were so happy to have their photos taken. It was
so nice to be able to meet so many nice people.
I would really recommend the Victoria group of hotels they were excellent
with a very high level of service.
I am now planning to visit north Vietnam and Laos!"
- Mr.J.B August 2006
"
Arrived back from China Wednesday last having had a marvellous time.
Air travel, hotels, cruise ship and the various included trips were all
first class and we thoroughly enjoyed the 12 days. No hitches whatsoever.
All the tour guides had a good knowledge of English and gave detailed accounts
of the historical background of each of the sites visited. They ensured
the checking in to hotels and flights was carried out quickly and efficiently
and always looked to our safety and well-being. The vehicles used were clean
and air-conditioned as were the various restaurants visited. The variety
of food on offer gave us a real appreciation of Chinese cooking and culture.
A local Chinese carry-out will now be a poor substitute.
Towards the end of our trip we had seen sufficient museums, temples and
factory shops and the guides were content to rearrange their schedule and
fall in with our wishes.
All in all an exciting and unforgettable holiday.
Many thanks to you and your staff."
-Mr.J.B. June 2006
"
An exceptional guide: very informative and friendly."
-Mr. J.F. May 2006 (China)
"
Thank you for all your help. Our visit to Vietnam and Cambodia was
wonderful, all the tour guides were very helpful and knowledgable about
local history. The hotels were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed
ourselves. The spectacular views, awesome temples, kindness and the smiles
of the local people will stay in our hearts for ever."
-Mrs.S. May 2006
"
Just a note to say that we have recently returned from a trip to Vietnam organised
through dragon tours (1-17th April). We just wanted to let you know that we were
very impressed with the entire holiday - the tour guides were all very knowledgeable
and helpful, the accomodation was lovely and everything went very smoothly.
Everything was very well organised and extremely reliable....
Overall we would have no reservations about recommending your company to others
wishing to visit Vietnam as we had a fantastic holiday with excellent service both
beforehand from yourselves and during the holiday from the guides and hotel staff.
"
-Ms. K.M. May 2006
"
My wife and I have recently returned from our holiday in Thailand, and thought
we would like to write to you to congratulate you for the way you organised our
visit/excursion to Bangkok and the River Kwai. Everything went to plan, and all
the arrangements were perfect. The agency representative (Tom), being a local man
was an asset to us with the benefit of all his knowledge and/of Thai customs.
Also the driver, who chauffered us around was always on time and should be
complemented on his driving skills, especially in the busy Bangkok areas, and was
a pleasure to drive with.
Wishing your company every success in the future, and thanks again for all your help.
"
-Mr. & Mrs.V.H. May 2006
"
The quality of the guides made the difference on this trip (Myanmar). Tin Tin and Soe Soe
were both perceptive & considerate - quite excellent.....Overall I was very happy with my
experience and would recommend the services of Dragon to friends. Thank you very much for
a memorable trip.
"
-Mr. J.P. April 2006
"
Both guides were very good, gave us a real insight into everyday life throughout
Vietnam. As an ex-soldier, I was particularly fascinated by Ba's experiences during the Vietnam
war.We hope some day he will be able to move in & out of Vietnam freely."
-Mr.A.C. and Ms.T.P.April 2006
"
A lovely holiday, cannot fault Dragon Tours, everything excellent. We will use you
again. Thank you.
"
-Mr.E.O'B. April 2006
"
We want to mention our overnight stay on the junk boat at Halong - the boat was
beautiful, the service & food excellent & we had a wonderful time - a difinite
highlight."
-Mr.D.R. April 2006
"
Great trip. Extremely knowledgable guide who was also friendly - really looked
after us. Feel like we've seen the best of the south. [S.Vietnam]"
-Mr. & Mrs. C.C. April 2006
"
Me and my cousin had a lovely holiday. Your guides were organised, informative,
reliable and very helpful. Both your 'Sams' did their best to make sure I got my
vegetarian food."
-Mr.S.V. April 2006
"
The best trip we have ever taken, everything was superb, no detail too small.
Congratulations to everybody for arranging it so well. Thanks.
"
-Sally & Vic H. April 2006
"
Son (guide) made trip very interesting, always friendly, helpful and on time.
"
-Mr.D.G. March 2006
"
I just wanted to thank you for arranging a brilliant trip to Vietnam for us,
we really enjoyed it. All the drivers and guides were great, and I would like to
make a special mention of the guide we had in Mid Vietnam (For Hue). He was the
only one who didn't give us a questionnaire to complete and he was brilliant
and really made a difference to our trip. (I didn't make a note of his name)
I am going to start saving so I can go to China next year! "
-Lisa R. March 2006
"
My wife and I have now returned from our holiday and are over our jet lag.
We had a wonderful time and thought that the arrangements that you and your agents
made were first class....All of the guides were first rate and were very welcoming.
"
-Mr.H. March 2006
"
A lovely holiday. Cannot fault Dragon Tours, everything excellent. We will see you
again. Thank you."
-Mr.E. March 2006
"
Organisation excellent: guide very friendly, helpful and knowledgable with very good English...everything
we could have wished for."
-Mr.H. March 2006
"
Although the weather was unexpectedly cold in the North, I am glad we
experienced the sights of Halong Bay and with our guide Cuong our stay in Hanoi will
be unforgettable.."
-Mrs.G.McP. March 2006
"
Thanks for arranging a unforgetable trip, this holiday was an education on Vietnam's
history, people, religion and not least its food. Helen and I had a fantastic time
and we would like to say a special thanks to our guides -
In Hanoi Mr Dang we liked for his humour and warmth, he made us feel
right at home in his city and took total care of us.
In central Vietnam Mr Ba his knowledge of history present and past
was amazing he made us feel like we were back in them times, also had great
stories to tell.
Finally Hugh in Saigon he made us feel that he was just as excited touring
in and around Saigon as we were. Hugh was not able to give us his address
but said that you know him well so maybe you could pass on our thanks once again
to him and the others too.
Ki, you and your team made us feel special and we will spread the word over our
Island that for Vietnam and Asia, Dragon Travel is the way to go."
-Mr.& Mrs.D.R. March 2006
"
Our holiday in S.E Asia is finally over. I would just like to thank Dragon Travel for
making all the arrangements in Myanmar...it was a super holiday and everything went as smooth as silk. All of our guides were
very good and nice people as well as being knowledgeable of the country and it’s
history. We both enjoyed ourselves immensely and will not hesitate to used Dragon
Travel if we go to South East Asia again."
-Mr. & Mrs.R.M March 2006
"
My wife and I would like to thank you for the excellent holiday we had in
Vietnam last month. The organisation was brilliant. All 3 guides were outstanding -
very friendly and helpful and very knowledgable. This was certainly one of the best,
if not THE best holiday we have ever had. Vietnam is a beautiful country and
the people are very friendly and polite, we felt very safe at all times
(except, possibly, when crossing roads!!!). I have managed to transfer my 2.5
hours of video onto my DVD recorder and am working on my 560 photographs."
-Mr.G.H. March 2006
"
We found Myanmar a wonderful country to visit with so mnay interesting experiences
and fabulous places to see. Dragon Travel should encourage more people to come here.
All the arrangements made for us worked well...we found all our guides courteous and patient
always waiting for our photo-taking. Their english was excellent and they were well-read
and informative without being obtrusive. The whole tour was a nice blend of independance
and useful assistance."
-Dr. & Dr.R. February 2006
"
Dear Ki, Once again thank you for your service. You give honest and trusted
information and very good service especially with customers who change their
mind so often! "
-Mr.J.B. February 2006
(due to travel Aug.2006)
"
Dear Ki, just a note to tell you how wonderful all the arrangements Dragon
Tours made for us were. We were met in each city with big city buses and a
wonderful guide. All of the tours were very encompassing and the guides were
extremely knowledgeable....overall, we were
delighted with all arrangements made by your company, and I will most assuredly
recommend your company for FITS and tours in the far east in future. You have been a
pleasure to work with and look forward to future bookings.
Sincerely, "
-Bette F, California February 2006
(Group tours of 7 cities visited by cruise ship)
"
First of all let me say how well the tour went for us and I have to complement you
on the content of the tour and also the smoothness in which the whole thing went.
On the content of the tour, we found it excellent. It was a busy tour with
lots of early starts, long days whether travelling or trekking and therefore
as I asked of you, a tour which for us was perfect. There wasn't any time when we
felt bored in the whole 2 weeks and for people such as ourselves who enjoy
demanding tours it goes down as a very good one and will be remembered as
such for a very long time.
...on the tour itself we found the guides very good, knowledgeable and extremely helpful,
and flexible enough to amend the way we did things to ensure that we maximised
on the things that we wished to see or do more of, at the expense of things that
maybe did'nt interest us quite so much....that's what I call personal attention and
it could not be faulted. The hotels throughout the tour were excellent, always a high standard, and after
some of the full and tiring days that we had were marvellous to retire to in the
evenings and pamper yourself in, whether just to relax over a nice meal, or head
down for an excellent massage after a full day out treking or some other active
pursuit. The drivers that we had also have to be commended as the roads
tended to leave a lot to be desired, in spite of that we never felt at all
in any danger when travelling as they drove always very steadily and cautiously.
In summary it was a marvellous, unforgetable experience."
-Mr.R.B. January 2006
"
Well, we arrived safely back at LHR early on Sunday morning after an absolutely
first class holiday touring Vietnam and Cambodia.
We just wanted to let you know how excellent it was - the arrangements you made
for us were superb (and how did you fix it that EVERY flight we took was on time?!)
with every guide waiting to meet us with a wide smile when we arrived at each
airport. All the cars and minibuses were clean and new, with careful drivers, and as
for as our guides, nothing at all was too much trouble for them.
Their aim was clearly to help us as much as they could, so we could get the
most from our stay. They were knowlegeable, friendly and keen to ensure we
made the most from our trip. After our first two days in HCMC,
our itinery included two nights at Can Tho, and our guide suggested that
if we preferred it, would we like to have an extra night in HCMC with just one
night on the Delta, and then we could travel north to visit the Cu Chi tunnels
and the Cao Dai temple in addition - at no extra cost. This we did, and
we had a superb day. My one concern about our tour before we left the UK
was that it didn't include a visit to the tunnels, so this suggestion made
our trip just perfect - I'd certainly recommend it as an option for future
travellers.
One specific thing that really eased our arrival in Cambodia was that you had
sent us our visa application forms in advance. When we arrived at the airport,
I reckon we were only two of about half a dozen or so of the passengers from
our plane that had the forms in advance (never mind completed!) - as a result,
I reckon we were checking into our hotel before many others had even left
the airport.
We loved the hotels - particularly the Majestic in HCMC and the Angkor Village
in Siem Reap - and while our substituted beach resort the Bon Bien in Phan
Thiet was a little dissapointing at first, we were made to feel very welcome
by the new manager - the son of the owner - who had only taken over the running
of the resort four weeks previously and was doing all he could to make our stay
first class. One small thing this hotel did, was that following a freak wave a
month or so ago, a lot of the beach front had been washed away - including the
stone terrace of the beach bar further down the coast so every day the staff,
first thing in the morning spent ages bringing all the sand back to cover
the newly installed protective sand bags so you were non the wiser - unlike
the Sea Horse (a more upmarket place) further along the beach that had replaced
its beach with hideous bright blue sandbags fully on show! We had a first class
New Years eve buffet at the Bon Bien - again, all the staff could not have been
more willing to please.
As for both countries - wow - we loved them both, and they were quite a contrast -
for example, although Cambodia was an obviously poorer country, there were
more cars than Vietnam and more high tech petrol stations! The people could not
have been more welcoming and gentle - at no time did we ever feel threatened
no matter what time of day we were wandering around, usually quite late especially
in HCMC exploring all the famous hotel roof top bars (we particularly liked
the Saigon Saigon bar in the Caravelle, where all the reporters used to
gather to see how the war was progressing when that building was the tallest
in the city.)
Our visit to Cambodia - particularly Phnom Penh was very moving - our guide had
lost his father and brother during the genocide years, and was so pleased that
western touists were visiting his country. It was a very humbling experience,
and we can only hope their peace continues and thrives - they deserve that
so much! The temples at Angkor were amazing - a bit like the Taj Mahal in so
much that no matter how beautiful you believe they are before you visit,
they are even better.
So, do we have any complaints? I can't think of any! We would have liked a little
more time in Singapore, but even with our 8 hour stopover we managed tea at
Raffles and numerous Singapore Slings in the Long bar! All the country travellers
hints you gave us were invaluable; perhaps it would have been helpful
to be told that a few sweets and pens would make the day for many of the
Cambodian children, although really we should have thought of that ourselves
before we departed the UK.
Again, thanks for everything - it was a special trip for our 25th and it
exceedeed all our expectations.
with kind regards,
Ian & Jenny"
Mr. & Mrs. W. January 2006
"
Just to give you some feedback on our holiday...
We enjoyed Cambodia very much, it a truly beautiful country with
such interesting sights and Cambodian people are very warm and friendly!
The itinerary that you arranged for us was perfect. The guides Paul,
Verak and Lee were very knowledgeable, helpful and provided us with a trouble
free stay. The hotels were impressive, very clean and comfortable, especially
the Khemara Hotel and the Sokha Beach Resort.
We firmly believe that travelling with Dragon Travel gave the opportunity
to see Cambodia from an insider perspective...something that we probably would
not have had with the major tour operators!
Please pass our thanks to everyone involved with our trip especially
the guides and drivers. We would certainly consider travelling with you again!!"
-Cinzia & Gary December 2005
" I recently returned from the trip of Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore organized by your company .
I had the most wonderful time through out the trip. Obviously the countries are beautiful, but the service I received from the tour guides
and car service was out standing. Most of the hotels were fantastic and every thing was very well organized. I would never have been
able to visit these places without your assistance and I’m extremely happy with your services and will definitely book another holiday
with yourself soon. In the mean time, please keep up the good work and all the best."
-Miss N.T.November 2005
" My guide, Nara, was excellent. She shared with me her personal experiences under the Khmer Rouge,
which were very moving. I felt honoured that she could tell me stories that still deeply affect her. She also taught me some of the
Cambodian language, which was appreciated by the locals that I tried this, wherever I went. I was well looked after."
-Mr. K.J. November 2005
" Chanthla was an excellent guide around the temples,
very knowledgable and a good english speaker. Unfortunately, I was sick for the last day and couild not take part
in the planned itinerary - Chanthla took me to a Phamacist and provided me with lots of water."
-Mr. K.J. November 2005
" We've just been looking at our 300 plus photos of our fantastic fortnight in Vietnam and Cambodia
and realised we hadn't written to express our thoughts about the holiday. Originally we had planned a holiday in
China but that didn't quite work out so we thought we would give Vietnam a chance.
Having been on several group tours we were unsure of what to expect from an individual tour with our very own car, driver
and guide but this added tremendously to the holiday experience. We were able to talk to our guides about their lives ,
their country and their feelings as well as give them some idea about life in the UK - including inevitable discussssions about
football! Of the five guides we had only one of them was less than excellent and he was still pretty good; they were friendly,
knowledgeable people with a great sense of fun and we shared lots of laughs with them. Our drivers too were friendly and
capable, even the one who thought he was Michael Schumacher.....
We found the schedule tiring but if you want to see and find out things then that's the way it is going to be. After a long flight to
Hanoi we did find it difficult to keep our eyes open during the excellent Water Puppet Show . There was plenty of walking
in the towns and around the temples and sights but on foot is the best way to see a country and get to know about its people.
The Vietnamese we met were lovely people who wanted to work, we saw very few beggars. They were helpful and friendly
and had a great sense of humour and they give the impression that their country is really going places and they are determined
to see it continue to progress.
We opted for the Standard hotels and were surprised by the very high standard of accommodation and food that we found in these
establishments - we will never forget the view from our balcony over Ha Long Bay or the gardens in Ancient House, Hoi An.
The restaurants chosen by our guides were very good although we did request smaller meals at one point! When we had a minor
complaint our guide spoke to the restaurant owner immediately. not the sort of service you might get in Europe.
It would be unfair to pick out highlights of the tour because every day offered something different and unexpected.
Having said that we do remember Ba taking us up and down innumerable flights of steps in Hue, talking with Sam in
Phnom Penh about the terrible times his family endured in the 70's, entrusting Reno with our camera at the waterfall, having
afternoon tea with Hieu at a roadside "cafe" coming back from the Mekong delta (and using the "facilities") and Cuong,
if that's how it is spelt, teaching us how to cross a Hanoi street - which was to come in handy in Ho Chi Minh City too.
This was a wonderful experience and one which we have already recommended to our friends and colleagues - particularly
those who expressed concern for our safety or doubted our sanity. We want to thank the tour operators in Vietnam and Cambodia,
particularly our drivers and guides and most of all Dragon Travel, whose organisation was brilliant.
Many thanks and kind regards - Jenny & Ron"
-Mr. & Mrs. T. November 2005
" Where to start! We just wanted to send you a short note to say how much
we enjoyed our recent trip to Vietnam.
We will never forget our introduction to this most amazing country in Saigon & have to say we instantly fell in love with this city.
From Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi to Halong Bay it was a whilwind of the most amazing sights, sounds, tastes and smells that we have
ever encountered 7 find it almost impossible to pick a highlight as each town/city was so unique & special in its own right.
But for us Halong Bay was truly memorable and exceeded all our expectations.
We have to say that the balance of the tours on our trip were just right with the perfect amount of sightseeing & rest included
and our guides & drivers were excellent.We were very impressed with their knowledge and communication skills - and their ever-present
smiling faces - nothing was too much trouble for them. Special mention must be given to our guide in Hanoi, Cheung who pulled out
all the stops when we arrived at the airport to come home and discovered that our flight to Hong Kong had been cancelled!
Within 30 minutes we were booked on a flight the same night to Bangkok and London and still able to catch our connecting flight
from London to Edinburgh. Cheung and our driver Mr.Vic waited at the airport with us until we checked in a waived us through
passport control. Service beyond the call of duty! and much appreciated by us both.
Our hotels were out of this world and we are very glad that we paid the small amount extra to go 4/5 star - it was a
real treat & well worth it. As for the food - wow! We have never eaten and enjoyed food so much in our lives (we are currently searching
the yellow pages for our nearest Vietnamese restaurant!) Every restaurant we were taken to by our guides was excellent
as were the ones we managed to find for ourselves. However the biggest delight for us was the Vietnamese people - they could not
do enough to help you & were always so happy and cheery it was quite humbling.
So, to you & your company and your agents in Vietnam a huge thank you. We will recommend your company to everyone & look forward
to our next holiday with you - hopefully very soon.
Many thanks and kind regards - Keith and Suzanne"
-Mr.K.R . and Miss S.J. October 2005
"....I need to give you more details and more accolades. You did a fabulous job
and we would be delighted to be a reference at any time. Just give our e-mail to prospective clients and we will tell them how wonderfully you worked
with us from day one till the trip was completed and they put us on the planes for home.
Our drivers and guides were all excellent. Their english was good and they were knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile.
However we did have our favorites...Hu in saigon, Ba in the central part of Vietnam, Smey in Vientiane and Chanthral in Siem Reap.
Mostly our hotels were lovely...the best was the last Angkor Village which was beautiful and very cambodian. We also loved the Rex in HCMC and
Villa Santi Resort in Luang Prabang as they too were lovely and authentic.
The drivers were outstanding considering that the roads were awful and we felt very comfortable and lucky to be in such nice ac vans.
The best was in Laos where we had an extremely large and plush van. The food was very good. Theplaces that they chose for us were varied
giving us many different dining experiences. What stands out in my mind is a buffet that we went to in Hanoi but i don't know the name.
Again...thank you!!! thank you!!! thank you!!! I loved working with you and would love to tell people about you, your agency and our trip.
I am sending a copy of this letter to Ki with my thanks for all that Dragon Travel did for us. I feel lucky to have found you.."
- Mrs.S.O., (US Client) October 2005
"We have had an excellent trip throughout. Our guides have been fantastic - they have looked
after us with great care, have made sure that all the arrangements have worked smoothly and have also been flexible."
- Mr.D.S October 2005
" The tour guide and driver provided excellent entertainment and company. They left a fantastic impression on us and we will
definitely recommend our friends back home to visit this beautiful and friendly country!"
-Miss C. and Miss D. October 2005
"We have been impressed with the city (Phnom Penh), the history and incredible,
unbelievable recent history. Our guide has been very supportive and informative, and professional in his attitude."
-Mr. & Mrs.T. September 2005
" Myanmar is a beautiful country, we enjoyed our stay thoroughly. We are very pleased with the tour and eagerly looking forward
to booking our next tour thru Dragon!"
-Mr.R and Mr.J, (Clients from India), September 2005
"Had a fantastic time - guide & driver very helpful. Would recommend to others."
-Mr. & Mrs.K. September 2005
" I am sorry that I have not been in touch earlier to thank you for organising our trip and give you some feedback.
Overall we had an utterly fascinating time, meeting many delightful people and seeing entirely different ways of life.
Our eyes were opened more widely to the experiences of Indochine over the last thirtyfive or so years.
In general we preferred the bustle of Ho Chi Minh city more to the atmosphere of Hanoi, but people who have been to the
North before travelling to the South often say the reverse! Sapa was fascinating, most especially the Bac Ha market, well worth the drive.
But Laos stole the show. What delightful people living in such a beautiful country. We loved easy-going Vientiane and Luang
Prabang, and the river life of the Mekong.Our guides were good and we found ourselves in places we could never have got to
had we been by ourselves. Buddhist chanting in a monastery and seeing an animist shaman in a H'Mong village trying to cure an elderly man...."
-Dr.& Mrs.A.N. September 2005
"We have had an excellent trip throughout. Our guides have been fantastic - they have
looked after us with great care, have made sure that all the arrangements have worked smoothly and have also been flexible."
-Mr.D.S. September 2005
"We were very well looked after and enjoyed our trip immensely. We hope to return again. Thank you very much."
-Mrs.M.M. September 2005
"We really liked the overnight tour to Halong Bay and the boat cruise
and fresh seafood lunch on board. Lunch at 'Le Tonkin' was also very good. Our guide, My, was very knowledgable,
exceptionally friendly, and willing to answer all questions thoroughly and honestly. We give My very high marks for
being so solicitous at my pregnant wife's health and for always being considerate of our needs. Thank you for a
wonderul time in the north [of vietnam]!"
-Mr.A.G. August 2005 (US Client)
"Our guide was excellent! He had a real passion for the culture, country and the sites. He showed us a lot of attentions
and was flexible and accommodating. We had a wonderful time in Cambodia. Beautiful!"
-Mr.A.G. August 2005 (US Client)
".... a fascinating trip with a wealth on new experiences to be had.
Throughout the trip we were impressed with the food which overall was excellent. All the people we met there
were so friendly and delightful. As a trip we would heartly recommend it to anyone wanting to avoid
thousands of other tourists and to experience a very different way of life.
So thank you again for putting to gether a great experience."
-Mrs.M.S. Aug 2005
"Khamla(Laos) was a top-class guide, he was extremely interesting and made our stay both informative and
enjoyable. The personal touch was his first priority. Everything about this tour was well done. The hotel (Villa Santi Resort) was truly excellent."
-Mr.A July 2005
"Hieu is a top-class guide (S.Vietnam) he is knowledgable, friendly and very professional. Everything was
good quality and things ran very smoothly. Hieu made us feel welcome and his guests.We really enjoyed the Mekong Delta trip and our 'elephant-ear' fish lunch."
-Mr.A. Jul 2005
"I didn't ever contact you to thank you for such a great holiday, which was down soley to your
great organisation of my trip. So ..... thank you!"
-Ms.C.K. May 2005
"I just want to thank you for an excellent holiday in
Myanmar – both Henrik and I really enjoyed our week with excellent guides and beautiful sceneries.
Once again many thanks for a well planned trip."
-Ms.H.C.
"We just wanted to let you know that we really had the most fabulous, memorable holiday and apart from one small blip*
everything went perfectly and according to plan - no mean feat when you consider we had ten flights in four countries as well as all the other travel
arrangements by boat, bamboo raft, elephant and oxcart!
Please do feel free to pass our details on to anyone who would like a recommendation about your travel company as we would have nothing but praise for you.
We certainly would travel with you again and thank you for for all your help and patience in putting such a wonderful trip together for us."
-Mr. & Mrs. F. April 2005
*Flight schedule change
"Everything well organised and especially tour guides extremely
knowledgable."
-Ms.C. April 2005
"I am suffering from an increasingly large guilty conscience for not having written to thank you for the
excellent organisation of our recent holiday. Everything worked like clockwork, we were met and looked after by all of the guides in an exemplary
fashion, especially when I fainted at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. The palace guide and our guide pulled out all the stops.
We had a great holiday and saw a great deal - I am gradually sorting out over 1000 digital photos. Once again thank you for organising the trip.
I have no hesitation in pointing it out to anyone interested.
"
-Mr.B. April 2005
"As seasoned travellers this has to be one of the best organised and
well thought out trips we have been on. From our first contact last year to the final itinerary,
the terrible tsunami and the hitches that occurred were handled with great care and attention.
The food was a delight to eat, the hotels were all of the highest quality and the guides and
drivers were friendly, helpful, informative and humorous.
Myanmar was the "jewel in the crown" for us. This country must be visited to see and marvel at all the
amazing sights it has to offer. Tin Tin our excellent guide was with us throughout the trip. She treated us like
royalty and nothing was too much
trouble for her. We were sad to say goodbye to her after a week in her company.
Laos was an eye opener. Starting at Luang Prabang with the room overlooking the Mekong
river and our lovely guide Phone taking us around all the sights. Hope she remembers what we taught
her as much as we remember the sights that we were shown. Vientiane is a lovely city and the days spent
there were interesting.
Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay to Hue to Hoi An to HCMC (Saigon) what a visit. The hustle and
bustle combined with the sights, out in the streets then a boat trip, back to the city, moving on wondering
which way to look next (you don't see too many pigs on their backs strapped to a trishaw down our way).
Past rice fields with oxen ploughing and up over the mountains for a different perspective. Again our guides
and drivers were with us and Mr Hieu especially in HCMC was a joy to talk to, always asking questions to
improve himself for future visitors but at the same time making sure that we knew everything about his city.
Koh Chang, Thailand, this island as yet is still largely unspoilt and recommended for anyone
who just wants to get away from it all.
Our trip was 5 weeks in total with 16 separate flights, 12 hotels, 6 guides with drivers and the agent in
Bangkok, each of them will be remembered for many different reasons and all good. There were
2 hiccups on the whole trip. They were both resolved efficiently and rapidly with all parties ensuring
that we were looked after and that our trip could continue as per the itinerary.
We did not want to come home and would do it all again. We hope to return to these countries in the future to
explore further areas and enjoy all their delights.
Well done Ki and Dragon Travel.
With many thanks"
-Mr. & Mrs.A. Jan-Feb 2005
"Tour guide: Sam, our guide,was superb. His English was first class, his knowledge
of the history and culture of Cambodia was excellent and he was always courteous and nothing was too much trouble.
Driver: Our driver was also excellent, he was always friendly and courteous and we felt safe at all times on Cambodia's rough and hectic roads.
"
-Mr. F. March 2005
"Fabulous trip made all the better due to our guide and driver. Chan
is not only knowledgable but also great fun to be around with a good command of English. The driver was at all times courteous and pleasant.
Many thanks to all.
"
-Mr. & Mrs.D. March 2005
"Very enjoyable tour - will recommend to others in the UK.
"
-Mr. R. March 2005
"Our guide in Siem Reap was excellent and made sure that we saw all of the
interesting features of the temples, not just the main 'tourist attractions'.
"
-Mr. & Mrs.S.March 2005
"Our guide (Dong) and driver (Loi) were brilliant. Dong gave very interesting insights into vietnamese life & customs.
His English is excellent and vocabulary vast.
"
-Mr. & Mrs. R. March 2005
"(Cambodia:) Our drive and guide were extremely helpful, they could not have been better.
Our whole trip was very well organised, no compliants at all. (Vietnam:) Everything ran smoothly like
clockwork, our guide and driver could not have been more helpful - excellent.
"
-Mr. E. March 2005
"This is the first time we have been on an excorted tour and the first time to Vietnam - we
have really enjoyed the experience and will definitely use Dragon Travel again.
"
-Mrs.L. Feb.2005
"[Dragon Travel] are second to none, they organised our holiday for us & it was just perfect.
The holiday was not all glamorise as it seems as we were introduced to the problems both countries have had since their wars in the past.
We went to the Killing Fields & saw 9000 skulls piled on high & went down the tunnels in Vietnam (Cu Chi) & saw what communism does for a country.
Beautiful beaches & 5 star hotels in Countries you would not expect to find such things.
So we experienced the highs & lows of both countries & they have a lot to offer the foreigner in more ways than one."
-Mr. & Mrs. G. January 2005
"Paul, our guide, was outstanding. He is very knowledgable
and genuine in his explanation of the local history and obvious love of his
country. His attitude helped make this visit memorable for us and he must succeed
in his job as a tour guide at a senior level ."
-Prof. & Mrs. J.W. January 2005
"This part of our trip was fantastic and this was largely due
to the professionalism of our guide. (Knowledgable, unobtrusive, helpful and very friendly - his English was also
very good). A wonderful, well organised tour from start to finish in all respects. I will most certainly recommend
hotels, trips and travel agent to friends."
-Dr.S.R. & party January 2005
"We forgot to say thank you for organising our trip to Vietnam.
Every pick up was on time, every hotel and restaurant were great and every day trip was
of about the right length and full of interest.
Our first guide (We found easier to call him Gong) was particularly good and the driver (We found it easier to call him Zoom),
although he couldn't speak english, was always smiling and friendly. Please pass on our appreciation of all their efforts.
Due to the different letters in the alphabet we felt a bit embarrassed because we struggled a little bit to understand
our main guide all the time in Ho Chi Minh (E.g. Rye Why is Rice Wine) but he made sure we saw what we
wanted to see and explained everything to us with a happy manner.
I would not hesitate to recommend your Company and Vietnam and the people are really friendly.."
-Mr.& Mrs.L. January 2005
"Our whole
trip to Myanmar has been exciting, impressive and we
would thoroughly recommend it to anyone seeking something
very different and special. We have seen sights that
most people only see on films or TV. The whole trip
has been a joy to do."
-Mr.& Mrs.A. January 2005
"Excellent city tours, boat trip excellent, guide very good and friendly,driver also made us feel welcome.
The pickups and travel arrangements were excellent, the food also excellent, the two guides were very warm, friendly and helpful.
Overall, I would always recommend Dragon Travel."
-Mr. & Mrs.L. December 2004
" [Hanoi:] Amazing, a real eye-opener. Ms.My told us many fascinating stories
and our driver was so good we fell asleep in the car! [HCMC:] Most people do their jobs well, but Hieu has such passion and
enthusiasm that he has made this trip for us. If there is an award for top tour guide, please nominate him. The hotels are great, the food has been
excellent and the love of Vietnam that Hieu has, he has passed on to us! Perfect - 10 out of 10!"
-Ms.K. and Mr.H. December 2004
"A fascinating and enjoyable journey
through Vietnam. As a family we appreciated the efforts
made by our guides to involve our children and recognise
the need for flexibility."
-Mr. E.& Ms.S. December 2004
" Every detail of the tour was well organised and followed through smoothly by my
efficient yet courteous guide. I felt very priviledged to have such a knowledgable and informative guide who was so happy
to answer all my questions about the Vietnamese way of life. Our driver was excellent too, and it was always nice to see his welcoming smile
when arriving at the car. Lovely start to my holiday!"
-Ms.K.M. December 2004
"We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days in Vietnam, we now wish could stay longer, We were impressed with the
welcome and friendliness of all the Vietnamese people we met. We will come again!"
-Ms. H.B. December 2004
" Kha (our guide) is excellent and a very good orator. Very good company and helpful in developing our
understanding of Vietnamese history and culture."
-Ms.K.M. December 2004
"We found the tour guide pleasant, informative, very punctual, the city itself (HCMC)
fascinating and the tours really interesting. Thank you."
-Mrs. T. December 2004
" We were very pleased with Dong as our guide - he could not have been more
courteous, attentive, helpful and we did appreciate his sense of humour as well as his attempts to
answer the enending stream of questions we asked. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Vietnam and
wish to thank Dragon Travel, their agents and our guide, Dong, for making it all happen.
"
-Mr. & Mrs. M. December 2004
"Very good overall, Hue and Hoi
An the highlight, despite bad weather. Very good service
from Dragon Travel and agents."
-Mr.& Mrs.G. November 2004
"Fantastic holiday, well organised with high standard of hotels and
knowledgable pleasant guides."
-Mrs.C. November 2004
"Our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was wonderful and a real
eye-opener for the both of us. Thank you for your help and especially for
re-arranging our itinerary at late notice to take in the Delta (which we
thoroughly enjoyed)."
-Mr.& Mrs.B November 2004
"We were both
very impressed with the organisation of the trip: the
intinerary, guides & drivers, hotels, sights and travel
connections. The hotels in Siem Reap and Mui Ne were
especially beautiful, with very friendly staff and all
the facilities. We were particularly taken with Siem
Reap - the Angkor temples are breath-taking, the Cambodian
people made us feel extremely welcome & our guide, Joe,
was brilliant. The holiday has whetted our appetite
for more travel in South-East Asia and the rest of the
world. Many thanks for your time & assistance, we have
no hesisation with recommending you to our friends in
the future."
-Ms.J.R. and Mr.T.W November 2004
"A fabulous time spent in HCMC, our guide Duc was very attentive."
-Mr. & Mrs.D. October 2004
"Fantastic
holiday well organised with high standard hotels and
knowledgeable, pleasant guides."
-Mrs.C. October 2004
"Sam, our guide, was excellent. When I broke my camera,
he found a repairer and everything was fixed by the next morning. He happily changed the
itinerary to suit my photography."
-Jon B. October 2004
"The three
guides to date have been excellent, kind, helpful and
informative. I have had a problem with my knee and they
have always been ready to help me in and out of the
car, up & down stairs and around the various sites.
In Cambodia, Sam in Phnom Penh was very helpful and
amusing, he used his initiative at the airport when
we were held up and called forward to the Landmark Hotel
rep to find us in Bangkok. His driver was excellent.
In Siem Reap, Jay has always been on time and ready
to accept our requirements and requests. He too has
been able to tell us all we needed to know about the
history of Angkor Wat. We very much enjoyed our visit
to the waterfalls, wonderful driving on bad, wet roads.
The Intercontinental Hotel was surprisingly good and
the Victoria absolutely delightful. The restaurants
have been excellent except for one in Siem Reap*. In
all a wonderful holiday and marvellous service."
-Mrs.S. October 2004
*we have now removed
this restaurant from our list.
"Only one problem - we did not stay for long enough!"
-Paul &Freda G., October 2004
"The guide was absolutely fantastic,
He took great care of us and was very informed and knowledgeable
about the sites we visited and very enthusiastic and made the tour a delight.
The choice of restaurants was excellent and we felf we had an excellent opportunity
to see the real Cambodia and appreciate the history & monuments in full."
-Alison R-S, September 2004
"Both Lene and myself wish to express
our sincere gratitude to you for putting together an
excellent holiday for us. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Every stopover on our 22 day trip had something very
special and different to offer. We feel that we were
able to get a true insight into, what is clearly a truly
incredibly beautiful country. We are also extremely
pleased that we decided to spend all of our 3 weeks
in Vietnam, rather than spread our time around by visiting
other counties in the region.
Notwithstanding our frequent moving around the country, including to what can be described as some fairly
remote places, the organisation that made this possible was totally hassle free and seamless.
We were moved effortlessly (or at least it appeared to us) from city to town to village and back to the city,
from hotel to hotel, from car to motor boat to horse and cart to rowing boat and back to the car. It was quite amazing. Not one hitch.
Our 3 guides, while being very different from each other
in their personality were all excellent in their own
right. They gave us a real understanding of the culture
and traditions of Vietnam, together with their own views
as to how they believe that Vietnam should move forward
in the 21st Century. It was very worthwhile having 3
separate and different perspectives. It also injected
a new freshness into each sector of our holiday as we
got to know our guide and he/she us."
-James L., August 2004
"Now that
we are safely back from Vietnam and Cambodia I wanted
to thank you for organising the trip. It went faultlessly
from the moment we landed at Ho Chi Minh city to the
moment we left Phnom Penh. An excellent balance of Archaeology,
sightseeing, absorption into the culture of Vietnam
and relaxation by the beach. Superlative, discrete guides,
Mr Hieu, Mr Cham, Mr Pei and Mr Eng Veng all of whom
were excellent company and looked after us impeccably.
The hotels were good, the food excellent, in fact I
simply cannot think of a single complaint no matter
how hard I try.
We should very much love to return to
Vietnam, probably Hanoi, Hoi An and Sapa, and then possibly
to Laos, perhaps next year. My wife are both reasonably
seasoned travellers, but we reckoned this holiday tops
for interest, value and insight. THANKYOU! I have passed
details of Dragon's website on to a number of friends."
-Andrew and Pamela N., August 2004
"I have just returned from the 21 day trip you organized for me to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
and feel I had to let you know how well the trip went. It was excellent in all ways.Everything set up for me worked like clockwork.
The hotels I would particularly recommend and enjoyed most because they seemed more personal were the 2 in the Victoria chain
in Sa Pa and Siem Reap and the Grand in Luang Prabang, not saying that the others were poor in any way.
In all 3 countries and every city change within these countries the guides and drivers were waiting and sorted me out with great efficiency.
They were always there when they said they would be and listened to me when I asked if some of the itinerary could be changed.
I told all of the guides I would write to you and say how impressed I was with all of them and the companies that employed them
particularly the girl, Phone I had in Luang Prabang. The standard of their English put to shame my ineffectual attempts at their language.
I cannot praise them enough for the knowledge they had of the places we went but their patient explanations to me and the answers to
my own endless questions.Their sense of humour in all 3 countries was so similar to our own.
Again thank you for such a well organised, enjoyable and informative trip."
- Margaret S., August 2004
"I wish to
take this opportunity to thank you and all at Dragon
Travel and your agents for a wonderful holiday
in Vietnam.
Your agents made very effort to make sure that
our tour went according to plan. The transport and drivers
were first class and the guides were fantastic, friendly,
helpful and very well informed and good fun as well.
The hotels were excellent and all were in great locations.
Our party of six all had a brilliant time in Vietnam.
I will be recommending Dragon Travel to all who wish
to explore and experience Vietnam.
Thank you once again
" - Mr. R.C., Dublin, July 2004
"We are just back from our wonderful
holiday in Vietnam and I would like to take the opportunity
to thank you for all your assistance and for the high
standard of the holiday you arranged. Every detail was
excellent from hotels to tour guides.
Vietnam was an experience I will never forget with its
wonderful people and beautiful country.
Your representative in Vietnam looked after everything impeccably.
I hope to go back again in the not to distant future
and I will definitely be in touch with you to arrange.
Once again thank you for all your work.
" - Mr.& Mrs. F.F. Dublin, August 2004
"Our guide in HCMC & the south was outstanding,
the best travelling companion we have ever had!" - Mr.B.L., August 2004
"HCMC: Mekong Delta very good, Cu Chi very good. Very considerate, thoughtful and helpful guide.
Hue: Extremely helpful guide, our welfare was his No.1 priority" - Mr.A.P.July 2004
"Dear Ba [one of our tour guides
in Vietnam], Thank you for
a great tour - this part has been best part of our tour to Vietnam! Your
knowledge is amazing and we love your country.
We hope to see you again soon - hopefully you
can come to London one day!" - S & S July 2004
"We write to thank you very much
for what my wife and I consider to be one of the best
holidays we have ever experienced. Your representative
in Vietnam (known to us as Tien & driver known as
Tom) were brilliant - so helpful, professional and in
our opinion went beyond our expectations, as did your
agents in Cambodia. The hotels & food were superb
(although both my wife & I have put on a lot of
weight) the tours, Local Knowledge and flexibility enhanced
our time there. Please convey our thanks.
Our entire
trip has been an amazing and memorable experience which
we very much look forward to hopefully building upon
through your organisation next year. Thank you so very much.!" - Mr.& Mrs. A., June
2004
"Everything
was fantastic and [Siem Reap] has been one of our
favourite parts of the whole journey! Jeremy was an
excellent tour guide with a great sense of humour and we
thoroughly enjoyed his company. Thanks very much to all
involved" - Mr.&.Mrs.H, May 2004
"We have had a wonderful holiday
and have been looked after very well. Our guide has much
knowledge about Vietnam history and culture. We would
recommend this holiday to all our relatives and friends.
This has been and excellent experience which we have
enjoyed very much." - Mr.&Mrs.F., May 2004
"Both my guide
and driver were very good. My guide was polite and well
informed about all the places I visited and nothing was
too much trouble. She went out of her way to make sure I
had a good trip and was very friendly & helpful"
- Miss.H., May 2004
"I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. It really exceeded all my expectations and I will certainly
recommend both the trip and your firm to friends.
Throughout the trip we were impressed by the high standard of facilities provided, especially at Dong
An (which I know you had to set up at the last
minute). I particularly wanted to thank you and your colleagues for all the help you gave me finding my visa. I very much appreciated your concern and follow through on
it.
It was one of the best
holidays I have had - very professionally organised and
exceptionally good value. " - Ms.M.L., May 2004
"Just to add that I agree with all that Margaret
(above) has written - this was, for me, the second best
holiday ever! The Dong An Hotel is superb - not too big, beautifully appointed and situated and with extremely warm and helpful staff.
I am already thinking about planning another trip to see the northern part of Vietnam and a second
stay in Hoi An!! Best wishes and many thanks for your excellent and diligent planning."
- Mrs.J.D.May 2004
"We were very lucky since following an almost
desperate browse on the internet one night I came across Dragon Travel and straight away sent an email. Ki called me the very next day and worked magic for myself and my husband. Ki did a fantastic job - we started exploring Asia some 5 years ago now and every year we try somewhere different but always within the East. Cambodia was by far our best trip.
Everything, from flights, accommodation, transfers was absolutely tip top and I would have no hesitation (and already have done) in recommending Ki, Dragon Travel and their team. Not only does our thanks go to Ki but also Mr Tom and Jeremy our guide in Siem Reap.
Jeremy was outstanding, very down to earth and we
thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. In fact it was quite hard to say goodbye at the airport. Then there was Sam in
Phnom Penh who again was in the same league as Jeremy. Both had a very good sense of humour - we had some brilliant laughs and their knowledge of their country was amazing. We learnt an awful lot about Cambodia and both Jeremy and Sam should be proud of both their country and
themselves.
We're both still talking about the holiday some 4 weeks on - the memories we have will last forever. We certainly won't
hesitate to contact Ki next time round as soon as we've decided what to try next (and saved up a few
pennies!)" - Mr.& Mrs.C. April 2004
"Our holiday
has continued in Hanoi to be excellent, with the same
standard of care and assistance from your
representatives. We would recommend your services on any
occasion possible for people visiting your country.
Thank you." - Mr.&Mrs.C., March 2004
"Fantastic holiday so far, friendly
guide and general feeling is very welcoming." - Ms.R.,March
2004
"Great tour guide, felt safe and
enjoyed Hanoi very much. Thanks." - Dr.S.C. Mar.2004.
"The trip
was made excellent by the courtesy and care of 'minh'
and the driving skills of 'Tung'" - Mr.L.C..
Mar.2004
"Thank you for organising the trip for us. We thoroughly enjoyed it and
would certainly recommend it. Personally and professionally, I thought the holiday exceeded expectations
and was good value" - Mr.C.T Feb.2004
"FANTASTIC
PEOPLE! (esp.Jonny)" - Ms.MB. Jan.2004
"We have enjoyed the visit and
found it very interesting" - Mr.G.L Jan.2004
"The drivers were very safe
drivers and the care immaculate. We particularly enjoyed
the Mekong Delta trip and the opportunity to share the
'Tet' celebrations, markets etc. in Ho-Chi-Minh city. Our
guide in Hanoi was excellent, could not be faulted. Our
Halong Bay cruise was amazing and the water puppets
delightful. The organisation for the trip was very
professional." Mr.& Mrs.P.D. Jan 2004
"Our guide, Dong, has been remarkable. An
invaluable source of information. He has turned our visit
into a real eye-opening tour of Vietnam" - Mr.A.M.
Jan 2004.
"Our guide and driver (Hieu
and Kiet) were absolutely excellent. Hieu's attention to
detail was the best we have ever experienced, he managed
to answer all our questions & more. Thank you very,
very much" - Mr.M.J. Dec.2003
"I just wanted to thank you
for arranging our trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
We had a fantastic time. All the guides were really
friendly and knowledgeable - they seemed genuinely keen to
tell us all about the areas we were in. It was fun to meet
different guides every couple of days as well. We
will definitely recommend you to our friends!
Thanks, Katharine" - Jan.2004
"We arrived home
today from our holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia. I would
like to thank you for the excellent service that was
provided. Everything worked like clockwork! The flights
went to schedule and we were made very welcome on our
arrival by the guides and drivers who were very
considerate, patient and attentive. Jeremy Ng
deserves special mention for running up Kbal Spean for a
second time when we had almost reached the bottom
and my wife thought that she had left her camera at the
top. The Bamboo Village was very relaxing, and,
although we did not actually stay in a bungalow, the
room we had was very comfortable. I would certainly
recommend it. The sights at Angkor were, of course, very
impressive and the Khemara Hotel is very good quality.
We really had a very enjoyable time. Please pass on our
thanks to all those wo looked after us so well. If you
can offer that quality of service at other destinations,
we shall be very happy to book other trips with you
again." - Dr.S.H. Jan.2004
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