In July 2019, the six of us made a fantastic trip. After a very relaxed reception in Hanoi by Cees, Thai and Huong, we did the North-East loop with the Bai Tu Long bay behind it. Excellent driver (Hung) and guide (Thien) who also showed us everything that was not in the program. This was by far the least westernized and the most authentic part of Vietnam. We traveled to Saigon via Hue, the cloud pass and Hoi An. Here we were met by guide Hai, who took us to the Cu Chi tunnels and then into the Mekong delta. Hai was very enthusiastic and had a lot to say. In short, a very successful trip. Cees, thank you for thinking along in advance and organizing the trip.

We went to the north of Vietnam a la carte via Vietnam in November. We were picked up from the airport and stayed the first nights in the family hotel of Cees and his wife, where Cees already gave us a lot of information about the upcoming trek through the north. The trip was well organized, in consultation with Cees Verburg we had a beautiful tour, where the assigned guide (Hai) and the driver (Hung) took good care of us, guide was knowledgeable and very friendly, a lot was possible in consultation, with Hai always enthusiastically thinking along with us.
Also anticipating Various situations were handled in good consultation. Last days back in Hanoi and the last evening and night in Cees's family hotel were very pleasant. So highly recommended for anyone who wants to travel in Vietnam. Everything is possible in consultation at a reasonable price.

We were looking for a trip to Vietnam and soon came across Cees's site, Vietnam a la carte because of the nice reviews. After contacting Cees by email, our dream trip was quickly booked and we can only say that everything was perfectly arranged and this was one of our most beautiful trips ever. Everything arranged to perfection, good guides who know everything about the beautiful country and speak perfect English. My wife and I stayed for 3 weeks and were able to experience everything from the far north to the beautiful city of Saigon. It must be said that the far north in Sapa amazed us with its beauties and simplicity. Thank you for this unforgettable trip. For travelers who really want to book an unforgettable trip, I would definitely recommend Vietnam a la carte!! Cees and family, thank you again for this unforgettable trip.

This family homestay is outstanding. We were surprised to find this when we step out of our taxi in the very busy Hanoi. Very kindly people and it feels like coming home. We used this homestay several times during our trips. Cees was the owner of this homestay and it was nice to have contact with hime and his knowledge about Vietnam. His son Bob wil continue Cees work and during our trip he was very helpfull. I was in love with their very kind dog Zek. One example. We came back after a tired trip. Cees wife makes us a very nice meal in their kitchen. What a great service. The room we had was very big and nice. Overall a very pleasant stay and we recommend to go there if you are planning to go to hanoi.

We are still enjoying our wonderful trip through Vietnam. The trip was fantastically arranged by Cees. Nice guides, great hotels, taxis ready to go. The stay at the family guesthouse with Cees and Thai was cozy, beautiful rooms, delicious breakfast, and a pleasant homely atmosphere. The highlight of our trip was visiting the market in Meo Vac. The whole trip through Northern Vietnam was stunning. In short, we would love to do the trip again! Thank you Cees and Thai for the well-arranged trip and your hospitality!

Dear Cees, I know I'm not supposed to say 'thank you' anymore... but it was an amazing trip in Vietnam that you arranged for us! Jeroen and I are now back home in the Netherlands, and we have to go back to our respective jobs in Leiden and Amsterdam on Monday. It was a great pleasure to eat 'hotpot' with you. Thanks to Thai. Also, meeting Thai's mother... that was fantastic. Your daughter Huong was very friendly and always made us a delicious breakfast. Bob was a great tour guide... and also a good boy. And the three dogs... I wanted to take them with me in my suitcase, especially that young puppy with those sharp teeth. It was a fantastic experience in Vietnam. Can I still say 'thank you' one more time?! I hope we didn't drink all of your beer. I (we) will definitely come back again in the future.

Through this guestbook, we express our gratitude for the excellent organization of our trip to Northern Vietnam combined with a week in Cambodia. This trip was tailor-made according to our request. Everything went smoothly; everyone was always punctual, transportation was stylish, and the hotels were good. The guides were very friendly. In short, we are very satisfied. If there are any people in our area who want to explore Vietnam, we will send them your way!

Hello Cees and Bob! We had an amazing holiday in Vietnam thanks to you. There were four of us, two couples of friends. The hospitality at your home was very nice. We visited many places and did many things. Everything was well organized. The guide, train rides, boat trips, hotels, transportation. Excellent. Small problems were solved immediately. Thank you for that. We will definitely recommend you to people considering going to Vietnam. Just a small question: how is Huan's toothache? Our first guide. Kind regards from John, Elly, Kees, and Yvonne.

Already one week back at home, back in a snowlandscape in the middle of Norway. We had a wonderful 4-weeks tour through North-Vietnam. Lots of beautiful nature and lots of culture, and an excellent guide and excellent driver! A special thank to our guide Trung and to our driver Hung! It was fantastic! Lots of greetings, Lydia and Svein.