Super Tour!!!(:
Die Tour war super organisiert und der Guide wurde im laufe des Tages ein Freund(: Die Tour ist empfehlenswert, da diese die verschiedenen Handwerkskünste und das Leben auf dem Land zeigt. Bei der Citytour konnten wir ausgibig shoppen und unser Guide hat den besten Preis für uns ausgehandelt. Die Tour ist jeden Dollar wert(: — Traveller: LucienA59 from Tripadvisor
Magical Memories Made with a Lasting Friendship Ending!
We never experienced a private tour so we were a little hesitaint and not really sure what to expect. We did some research on the internet and contacted Xuan Tu by email approximately three weeks before our visit to Vietnam. She immediately responded explaining the different packages her company offers. The tour descriptions were clear, well written and very easy to follow. Nevertheless we still asked many questions and Xuan Tu promptly answered all our concerns and put our minds at easy as she assured us we would have a most wonderful tour, and boy did we ever! There were three of us on the tour, my husband, adult son and myself. We selected the Hoi An tour package and put ourselves in the skillful hands of Xuan Tu. She arrived to our resort (Angsana), which was a distance, on time, with a smile, air-conditioned comfortable car and water for everybody. Xuan Tu’s warm greeting made her feel more like a family member opposed to a tour guide. She introduced our driver who never spoke but did a fantastic job throughout the day. He would stop when Xuan Tu told him and always be where we needed him with the car cool and water available. From the moment we got in the car Xuan Tu took control of our day. She informed us it was better to go over the mountain to see the beautiful views of Lang Co Bay and Da Nang. She said it took a bit longer but was worth the trip, and she was so right! It was difficult to take pictures but Xuan Tu knew exactly when to ask the driver to pull over. She asked if we liked coffee because she wanted to take us to her favorite coffee shop in her city. We all agreed and shared a delicious cup of Vietnamese coffee at the oldest coffee shop in Da Nang, Long Cafe. She was most helpful with the ordering and made suggestions for the chocolate flavored iced coffee. The conversation over coffee was most interesting as throughout the tour Xuan Tu would share facts and stories about the country. We got to talking about Da Nang her hometown and I mentioned there was so much to do in Da Nang , she agreed and suggested we make a side trip to Marble Mountain. This was not planned and off the agenda but we were so glad we got to see this amazing marvel. Marble Mountain is a cluster of five mountains which are named after the five elements, natural beauty. There are steps carved into the mountain that lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. It was a beautiful place to stop and Xuan Tu guided us effortlessly through the mountain. We stopped often throughout the tour and she shared interesting stories about the religious statues or carvings on the walls. She told us how the Viet Con used the Marble Mountain as a hospital during the War. The hike was a little difficult at times due to the slippery marble and uneven steps but she made sure we were extra careful and took breaks as needed in the hot heat. It is important to wear closed shoes, comfortable clothing and Xuan Tu gave us water and a wash cloth so we could wipe off our sweaty faces. At the top of the Mountain we stopped for drinks and Xuan Tu suggested fresh coconut water from the vendors, real refreshing! We were at Marble Mountain for approximately two hours but it was well worth the detour in our days activities. Now off to the city of Hoi An. We started by eating lunch, a Vietnamese Baguette from Bahn a restaurant made famous by Anthony Bourdine. Xuan Tu helped us order and sort out the money for payment. The food was delicious especially the soft baguette. Now on to the old city of Hoi An. We walked through the marketplace and saw many vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing and beautifully colored lanterns. Our next stop was to catch a private boat to ferry us over to Cam Kim Island. Xuan Tu had the boat waiting for us on the dock. Every step of the tour was seamless with our transportation always waiting for us and ready to go! When arriving to the island once again you are greeted by vendors. Xuan Tu walks you through saying at the end of the tour you can shop. We started at a an old dockyard where they made and fixed wooden boats with high level of skill and craft. We walked through a wood working facility and watch apprentice as well as master craftsman working. We purchased a carved wood fisherman that represented the fishing village in our eyes and the craftsman carved our name and date on the bottom to make it that extra special souvenir. From here Xuan Tu had our bikes waiting for our ride into the town. She was very considerate of our comfort and adjusted each bike to meet our needs. The bikes all had baskets on the front so they could hold our water bottles or purchases. This was probably my favorite part of the tour. it was neat to ride the bikes in the rice fields and to see the water buffalo up close. it was a little tricky to manuever the bikes with the scooters that the townspeople mostly drove. But all in all it made it a true experience. The first family we met were making rice paper/noodle that we got to experience hands on. After we shared a rice noodle snack that they made and some tea. The four generations that lived in the house including the 91 year old grandmother shared pictures with us. The next stop was by the river, it was at the house of a family that makes sleeping/placemats.The mother was weaving on the front porch when we showed up and Xuan Tu explained to us her job. The mom makes
Perfektion auf der ganzen Linie!!
Wir haben uns schon vor unserer Reise nach Vietnam über den passenden Tourguide viele Gedanken gemacht. Wenn man auf der Suche nach exzellentem Service, Sicherheit, Spaßfaktor, einer individuellen Tour mit tollen Menschen ist, kommt man nach kurzer Recherche im Internet bei der Stadt Da Nang immer wieder zu der Homepage von der einzigartigen Person xuan tu. Auch die Bewertungen auf tripadvisor sind unglaublich mit tollen Reiseberichten und Fotos von anderen Touristen. Unser fantastischer Tag hat nach einem kurzen Frühstück im Hotel und einem anstrengenden Vortag mit Anreise von Hanoi begonnen. Noch etwas müde sind wir in einem sehr modernen SUV und zwei reizenden jungen Menschen vom Hotel um 9:30h abgeholt worden, sie kamen ganz pünktlich wie vereinbart. Man hat von der ersten Minute das Gefühl dass man mit Freunden unterwegs ist. Der Ablauf der Tour: Es gibt ein vorab festgelegtes Programm, das jedoch sehr variabel sein kann, was für uns als Individualtouristen in Vietnam echten Luxus bedeutet. Alle Stationen wurden mit ausreichend Zeit geplant, so dass man in Ruhe seine Fotos machen kann und eine Menge an Informationen bekommt über die Geschichte, die Religion, die Kultur und über ein Land mit seinen reizenden Menschen. Während der Tour ist Wasser an Board inkludiert , gegen den Hunger wird oft angehalten um gemeinsam die ausgezeichnete original vietnamesischen Küche in gut ausgesuchten Restaurants genießen zu können. Es ist angenehm dass man die Tour ohne seiner Geldbörse im Gepäck machen , alles bereits inkludiert ist und man sich nicht über schlechte Wechselkurse ärgern muss oder die Gefahr hat sein Geld zu verlieren. Bei Tisch erlebt man bei einer Vielzahl an lustigen selfies auch viel über die Zubereitung von Gerichten und erfährt viel über die Kultur des Landes. Es ist eigentlich eine Kombination aus Sightseeingtour und foodtour. Xuan tu: Eine erst 22 jährige junge Dame mit einer unglaublich sympathischen und offen Art die genau weiß wie man eine individuelle Tour nach den Bedürfnissen der Kunden plant, ohne dass es langweil oder nervig wird oder man jemals das Gefühl hat dass es an irgendetwas fehlen würde. Es sei gesagt, dass sie als Jungunternehmern beachtliches geleistet hat und mittlerweile fünf Mitarbeiter angestellt hat und eine ausgezeichnete Geschäftsfrau die viel von ihrem Business versteht, ohne wie leider oft üblich dabei dollar in den Augen zu haben. Wer gerne singt ist bei diesen Tourguides an der richtigen Stelle, Karaoke ist während der Fahrt möglich :-), es war so lustig:-D, neben viel Talent auch eine Menge Spaß. Für uns war der Tag ein einzigartiges Erlebnis und wir sind froh zwei so tolle Menschen hier in Vietnam kennengelernt zu haben. Die Tour hat 6 Sterne verdient, leider gibt es auf tripadvisor nur fünf;-)wir wünschen allen die ebenfalls diese Tour buchen jetzt schon viel Spaß und guten Appetit!!!:-) — Traveller: Sascha1985 from Tripadvisor
Do what the locals do with Xuan Tu!
It’s 9am on a Thursday and my husband and I both find ourselves reminiscing on yesterday’s day trip with Xuan Tu. We were looking to have our day revolve around local eateries and experiencing local culture and Xuan Tu was able to accommodate our request. Xuan Tu has the ability to break the ice from the get-go. Neither awkward or silent moments ever came to play and if there was, it was her singing over the radio to her favorite song (or songs!). She regards clients as friends…not clients and THIS is what makes a great tour guide. From her sassy personality and her witty jokes, it was a pleasure to have spent a day with Xuan Tu. Our day kicked off with some Vietnamese coffee at Long Caphe then it was off to Cam Kim Island for a few hours of some local immersion. We visited a 10 generation old wood craftsman who kindly obliged to take some photos with us; continued on our bicycle tour to a dockyard with a crash course on the 3 different boat types and details surrounding the “eyes” on each boat; then it was off to rice noodle making; we continued on with a family who weaves sleeping mats where we were able to both observe and assist in the process; last but not least, a visit to the family temple of the village. The highlight of our visit to Cam Kim was a visit with the oldest female villager and an enlightening talk with Xuan Tu about the Vietnam War/American War. Time flew by and it was off to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An. This bustling town will fill your senses with it’s sights, sounds and smell. Street vendors lined the streets and our senses were sensitized of the amazing smell the town had to offer. We took a boat tour and had a chance encounter with the “lady with the most beautiful smile”. With our bodies exhausted and our bellies full, there is nothing more to say but reminisce on the amazing day spent with Xuan Tu. Here’s our 2 cents: if Xuan Tu is not able to accommodate you on the day you want, we would highly recommend (if possible) to see if she is available on another day…then book her! You will experience everything except disappointment. Should we find ourselves on this beautiful part of the world, you best bet we will reach out to Xuan Tu. — Traveller: GreenAnthroSlug from Tripadvisor