Trip of a lifetime!
My husband and I have just returned from an incredible two-week vacation in Thailand and Vietnam. This was a trip we had dreamed about for many years but had postponed for one reason or another—until now. When we finally decided to go, we carefully researched many tour companies, knowing we wanted a private, fully customized tour designed exactly around our interests and preferred itinerary. From the moment we contacted UME Travel, we knew we had found the right company. We worked closely with Dan Li for several months to plan our dream trip, and he was truly exceptional. Dan patiently answered all our questions, understood exactly what we were looking for, and offered thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our plans. As we changed our minds (more than once!) and adjusted our itinerary, Dan never wavered—he revised every detail seamlessly and remained supportive, responsive, and always available. Communication was excellent throughout the entire planning process. Dan arranged all our airport transfers, daily transportation, detailed itineraries, and provided us with outstanding local guides and reliable drivers in every city. We truly felt like royalty for the entire two weeks. In Bangkok, our guide Mayuree was absolutely fabulous. From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease and well cared for. She was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about giving us a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mayuree arrived at our hotel promptly each morning and spent every day ensuring that our experiences exceeded expectations. She was kind, considerate, and a joy to be with—we felt so fortunate to have her throughout our stay. Next, we flew to Chiang Mai, where we were greeted by our wonderful guide Puma. Puma was the sweetest—adorable, fun, and full of energy. We had an absolute blast with her visiting the elephant sanctuary, meeting local tribes, and exploring bustling markets, where she purchased exotic local treats for us to taste. We learned so much not only about Thai history and culture, but also about Puma’s own life in Chiang Mai, which we found fascinating. Saying goodbye after three days was genuinely difficult—I still miss her! Both Mayuree and Puma went above and beyond, always insisting on taking photos of us in the perfect spots and encouraging us to see just a bit more, even when we were tired. Their enthusiasm never faded. In Vietnam, we were equally impressed with our guides Bin and Li, who taught us so much about the history and culture of their beautiful country. We truly cannot say enough about every aspect of this trip and how flawlessly all the details came together. Thank you to UME Travel, Dan Li, and all of our incredible guides for making our bucket-list dreams come true. Who knows—perhaps we will meet again next year!