One of the best tours we have ever taken - We sailed into Vietnam on the RCL Anthem of the Seas and booked this shore excursion "Tour With Xuan." First, I have to give complements to the agency for arranging and organizing this shore excursion - Xuan was very communicative and responsive, always giving us the information we needed. We started out booking a 2 person private tour but with Xuan's guidence, merged into a 7 person trip into Ho Chi Minh City. We were assigned Mr. Thao to be our guide. First, I was very impressed with his command of English which is obviously important to a 7 person tour of all Americans. Second, the driver was quite skilled and safely navigated the quite congested roads. We were in a Transit Van which was well maintained and had good a/c which was important in 90 degree weather. Our tour was extremely well planned - started with a 90 minute drive into the city, with Mr. Thao giving us background on all things Vietnam as well as his personal family stories which added a great deal. We stopped at the Thien Hau pagoda and then took a rickshaw ride around Chinatown. I was a little concerned at first - it was hot, the roads are crazy, and I wasn't sure it would add much to the experience. But it was one of the best parts of the day - you see Chinatown vendors, watch their work, smell the food, and see large areas of the neighborhood - things missing from driving and walking. Next we had lunch at a Pho establishment that President Clinton once visited back in 2000 - American once fought a war in this country, lost, and now a restaurant celebrates its famous American visitor prominently at its entrance. We stopped at the Ben Thanh Market to bargain with vendors for souvenirs, then at the War Remnant Museum to experience the Vietnam War from the North's perspective, and finished at the Central Post Office for refreshments, saw the Notre Dame Cathedral under construction, and took pictures at the famous CIA headquarters where the last military helicopter left Saigon in 1975 - now next door to a shopping mall with H&M and Tiffanys. I would strongly encourage fellow cruisers to look at this option - a smaller group particularly with the rickshaw experience was wonderful.

Wonderful Tour Guide Xuan - Xuan was wonderful, took us everywhere we wanted to go, great communication before and during the tour to pick the . Presented a great positive overview of city, with interesting facts about the city and its history. Saw War museum, tunnel in city house, and other buildings related to US and Vietnam war. Sister had mobility scooter and he was careful to take us places we could all enjoy. Could not ask for a better day. Highly recommend you book a tour with XUAN. Highlight of the tour was the Trishaw ride through the city markets. Everything is for sale in those markets. This is a tour that should not be missed.

3 days in Ho Chi Min - We had an absolutely amazing three-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City with our private guide, Xuan. We cannot recommend him more highly. For those looking to explore Vietnam in a personalized way, Xuan's expertise and warm hospitality were unsurpassed. Our private tour kicked off with meeting Xuan and our dedicated driver right at the port. On the first day, we delved into the vibrant streets and significant sites of Ho Chi Minh City. Xuan's deep knowledge and passion for the city made every stop a memorable learning experience. The following days were equally captivating as we journeyed through the Mekong Delta, immersing ourselves in the tranquil beauty and rich culture of the region. Each moment was perfectly coordinated to ensure we captured the essence of the delta's unique setting. The Cu Chi Tunnels were another highlight of our tour, where Xuan's detailed explanations brought the history and ingenuity of the tunnels to life. It felt like we were visiting family in Vietnam, so comfortable and welcomed did Xuan make us feel. Beyond Ho Chi Minh City, Xuan's exceptional services extended as he arranged seamless tour in another port of call in Vietnam. His ability to tailor experiences to match our interests and pace was truly impressive. For anyone looking to explore Vietnam in an authentic and insightful way, Xuan is the guide to choose.

Best guide ever - I arranged the tour for 10 people with Xuan. He replied very quickly to every email, which gave me confidence to make the booking. No question was too small he answered all my enquiries. I arranged 2 tours one in Hue and one in Ho Chi Minh. Xuan arrived on time, in very clean , new air-conditioned mini busses. He provided water and lots of interesting information. He took us to great authentic places for coffee and lunch. We saw all the sights in comfort with a knowledgeable guide. The restaurants he used were excellent and even provided vegetarian food. He took us to clean toilets which might not sound important but trust me it is ! Xuan took photos and videos and WhatsApp them to us all...so thoughtful. Xuan is an all round nice guy and my groups on both tours thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Book with Xuan you won't be disappointed.

A fabulous day tour in Ho Chi Minh City with one of the best guides ever - We are back from a 13 night Celebrity cruise that sailed from Singapore to Hong Kong. While in Ho Chi Minh we were lucky enough to secure the services of Xuan by booking him almost a year ahead of time. I had read lots of good reviews from him on both Trip Advisor and Cruise Critic so were excited to use him. He did not disappoint in the least! His communication before the cruise great - he was always prompt and answered all my questions and included suggestions of his own. What I didn't expect was how charming and personable he was. He was so much fun! We loved the tour we had with him in Ho Chi Minh where he took us to all the major sites including a fabulous lunch at a place that Bill Clinton ate at and a fun ride through the markets in cyclones. He was a wealth of information and is obviously very proud of his beautiful country, as he well should be. As a side note the vehicle he used was extremely comfortable which was good since it is a long trip from the port to HCMC. I cannot say enough about how good Xuan was and I would recommend him 100% to anyone. If we were to go back to Vietnam on a land trip I would consider using him for a multiday Vietnam tour. He is wonderful :)

This is your guide. Don't look any further. He's the man! - Wow! What a great day! Xuan gave us an amazing tour. He picked us up at the cruise port in a comfortable vehicle. We started by going to a shrine where we lit incense to make a wish, and then embarked on an amazing trishaw ride of Chinatown. What an incredible experience! Later, we went to a local coffee shop (boat) where we sampled several local fruits. We had a delicious lunch and saw the opera house and other sites. We absolutely recommend Xuan -- a superior tour guide!

Excellent tour guide - Excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We loved that he shared local establishments with us as well as all the tourist places. Thank you for a perfect day!

VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Fantastic Tour Guide for viewing all the Authentic Vietnam Sights. - VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - We did a 3 days of sightseeing tour leaving from various Cruise ports in Vietnam with Xuan. What a fantastic experience that was, and he certainly made our holiday one to remember, he is a very knowledge tour guide and a lovely person to boot. We were on a cruise, so he met us daily at the port, always ready and waiting to take us on fabulous tours, the amount of sights he took us too, you would have to do 3 ships tours, at considerable more cost, to see everything we saw. He always had regular breaks for coffee & took us to some lovely authentic restaurants for lunch. When we stopped at any attraction he would shoot off and purchase the entrance tickets, so the whole process went smoothly. When I return to Vietnam again, my first point of contact will be Xuan, to get booked in, that is how highly I would recommend him, First class service, I doubt could be beaten, Top Marks all round.

Fantastic Tour From Port - We booked a private tour for 7 of us from the Phu My Port to HoChiMinh City. We met Hanna at the port gate and had a very nice, comfortable van. We toured the local market, the flower market, had an exciting trishaw ride, visited the Chinese Pagoda, had a wonderful lunch and saw all the historic sites in the city center. Hanna was an excellent guide who spoke very good English and saw to our every need. Would definitely use Xuan's services again!

Fantastic Vietnam experience - The two tours with Xuan, one to HCM and the other to Hoi An/Da Nang were one of the highlights of our cruise to Vietnam and Thailand. Xuan picked us up (small groups from the cruise port) and proceeded to show us the very best that Vietnam has to offer. Way too many places to list here. We packed so much in, including museums, temples, beaches, markets, trishaw ride, shopping, lunches/coffees yet it never felt hurried. He knew all the most interesting places for us to see, timed the itinerary to perfection (including hitting the light at the right time at the marble mountains - you'll know what I mean when you go) - the best places for lunch and the famous Vietnamese coffee. His English is exemplary and his knowledge and love for Vietnam really shone through. I was blown away with the attention to detail and his dedication (he even took a flight to meet us at the port in Chan May). Thank you Xuan for making it a holiday to remember.