Hanoi

so great! quick, efficient and got the job done. had a flight at 2.20 and had our visas by 10am

We were picked up from our hotel and taken to Ha Long Bay. Our guide was Lua (Jacy). After arriving in Vietnam, she was very kind, sending us numerous emails to confirm the tour and pickup time. The emails were in English, but they were easy to understand, and using a translator would have been fine. However, there was a street where large buses couldn't go, so she parked nearby and came to pick us up. She called us at that time, so I think it would be convenient to have an eSIM with a phone number or a number you can call a friend. There was a difference of about 500 yen between a shuttle bus and a limousine bus, but I definitely recommend the limousine bus! The seats were spacious and comfortable, and the journey was not a problem at all; we arrived at Ha Long Bay in no time. The lunch buffet was delicious, and they provided towels for those who did canoeing or swimming. It was the most comfortable Vietnam tour I've taken recently. The Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong River tours were a bit tough though (lol). Our guide, Lua, was very attentive and considerate, so we had a pleasant day. I'll definitely request Lua as our guide for this tour with Cozy again when I go with another friend. I highly recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Last year, it took me an hour and a half to clear immigration at Noi Bai Airport. This time, I used the priority immigration procedure, was able to meet with staff immediately, and cleared immigration in about two minutes. It was stress-free, comfortable, and allowed me to make good use of my time.