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I finished this adventure a few days ago with my boyfriend, and it made our trip to Vietnam truly unforgettable. Iโd say it was possibly the best experience Iโve ever had. The journey took us through stunning landscapes and charming small villages. We dined at local homestays (with plenty of options for those who are celiac or vegetarian), enjoyed happy water, and simply lived our best lives. Our drivers were fantastic, and we always felt safe with them. A special thank you to Hแบฑng, Phแปง, and Toร n! We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to bring food to local mountain villages and help the community. On our next visit to Vietnam, we will definitely choose Flipside again.
Iโm so happy I decided to go with flipside among all of the companies offering the tour. It was by many Facebook recommendations that I made the decision. The hostel in Ha Giang is awesome with good vibes, and although my group was small (5) everyone was got along so well. The homestays were brilliant, as was the food, and Iโm so thankful for my excellent easy rider Quy, I felt so safe and he was always happy and good energy. Itโs also so lovely to bring food supplies to the Hmong families, a heartwarming experience. I had a fantastic trip and would recommend to everyone.
We are a family of 4 (with 2 kids, 8 and 10) and we had a great time during this trip.
It’s slow travel but the scenery is perfect to spend time looking around. Our guide has been great, with answers for a lot of specific knowledge about this part of Asia.
Also, the hotel selected for the mid-journey has been great, with a swimming pool and a nice view for sunset.
I would recommend this tour to family and friends who want to travel in this region.
Great tour. Good value for Money. Food was decent and the river safaris take you to see all the animals. Would definitely recommend!
This was a fantastic experience- camping on a little tropical island! The service was excellent with well organised, friendly staff that took me to the central Lombok village for a coconut oil making lesson. Then on the boat to the island which was really special to be the only ones there around a camp fire. The next day we had the island to ourselves, and then explored the amazing snorkelling on the other islands.
I would highly recommend this trip for anybody visiting Lombok