Don't think, don't question, don't let AI take over, talk to Jake at Odynovo China is complicated. If you don't speak Chinese, you need a guide that's not a preference, it's a requirement. I interviewed a dozen agencies before booking, and I went in skeptical of travel agents generally. My wife is a travel agent, so the bar was high. I used AI extensively to build the initial framework. Without Jake, the human coordination behind it would never have come together. Jake at Odynovo was the reason we booked. He knew China cold and answered questions about half a dozen other destinations besides. He let us choose hotels that fit the experience we wanted rather than pushing a package. And he stayed in touch, every other agency I contacted simply disappeared after the first exchange. It held up on the ground. Excellent guides in every city. The plan was precise, and every single person was on time, every single day. The tour summary he sent ahead deserves a mention on its own: every day, every transfer, every guide, every hotel, laid out clearly enough that my family walked into a country where none of us speak the language feeling confident instead of anxious. Pricing may have been slightly higher than alternatives. The peace of mind was worth far more than the difference. One thing I would have changed, we did an extensive tour of 6 cities in 10 days, I should have had Jake do it all. The hotels, the flights, the transfers, I created dozens of profiles with trains, planes and automobile services, mostly in Chinese and Jake could have saved me 40 hours of wasted work. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Ask for Jake. Awesome company, start to finish.

Great Time Cruising Around Beijing. My wife and I had a couple great days in Beijing being guided by Candy and driven by Mr. Wong with Odynovo. Great people. We did the must do sights but Candy was also flexible- I like to “branch off” and wander around- she was very obliging. We had some great meals, she was incredibly informative and the best part- she was just a pleasure to be around. So congrats to the whole Beijing team. Great experience. Mahalo- The Hawaiians.

Amazing Bangkok Experience Odynovo did a great job planning our vacation and organizing a once in a lifetime trip to Thailand. A special shout out to our guide, Tao. He was simply incredible and he elevated our experience beyond all expectations! From site seeing to dining to shopping, Tao’s knowledge, experience, and amazing personality are unforgettable and we could not be luckier to have spent 4 days with him. Hopefully you too have the opportunity to share your time in Thailand with such a fantastic guide!

Beijing 3 days Spent 3 days in Beijing. Randy and mr xing looked after us well and showed us around. Highly recommend them.

Great tour company awesome tour guide We had an amazing experience with Odynovo, and especially with our tour guide, Tinh! He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, professional, and attentive throughout our trip. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. Everything was well organized and seamless. Tinh truly made our Vietnam trip extra special. Highly recommend Odynovo and Tinh! 🇻🇳❤️

Incredible experience!!!!!!!! We had an incredible visit to Siem Reap as part of a two week visit to South East Asia. Cambodia is an absolutely gorgeous country with beautiful people, stunning sites, and spectacular cuisine. Sun and Deemong were our guide and driver for the three days in and around Siem Reap and they were simply perfect- in fact, they elevated the experience to a once in a lifetime trip. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the country and the temples, they are consummate professionals, and were beyond gracious. We recommend planning your travel with Odynovo and working with Sun and Deemong on your next trip.

Great experience in Central Vietnam with Odynovo’s tour We had a great time in Central Danang with Odynovo’s tour. Hoi An old city was a great experience in its day and night versions. The marble mountain was a highlight too. Tuan, our guide, was very profesional, proactive and flexible with our interests, and provided very valuable information. Thuong, our driver was very responsible and cautious, and very helpful providing us with cold water and wet towels to refresh oureselves in the hot weather.

A grand time in Beijing We spent 4 nights in Beijing and had an amazing time with Sisi as our guide. Her local knowledge was second to none. Odynovo and Sisi are easily the best tour company and guide I have ever used.

Xi’an with Odynovo Had a lovely time visiting Xi’an and the terracotta warriors in particular. This was part of a 14 day China tour. Our guide Jessica Kou was very sweet and knowledgeable. She took us to some excellent restaurants and was very attentive. Would use Odynovo again.

Wonderful time in Beijing Amazing 3 days in Beijing with Odynovo thanks to great tour guide Randy Zhu. Randy took us to the Forbidden City, The Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven amongst other places. He is informative and has a great sense of humour. He looked after my husband and I above and beyond. We felt very comfortable and safe with him. He also speaks very good English which is a great help as we don’t speak any Chinese. I would highly recommend Odynovo and Randy Zhu

Wonderful time in Beijing with Odynovo My husband and I have just spent 3 wonderful days in Beijing thanks to Odynovo tour guide Randy Zhu. He showed us around Beijing sites, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven amongst other places. He has so much information about Beijing and its history. He is also funny and has a great sense of humour. He looked after us and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. He speaks excellent English which was so helpful as we speak no Chinese. I would highly recommend Odynovo and tour guide Randy Zhu.

A personalized tour of Beijing we highly recommend We were looking for a guide to help us navigate Beijing on fairly short notice and this company did a great job of putting together a package that included hotels, driver, and a guide. We wanted to see highlights of Beijing and also the Great Wall of China. When we arrived at the airport, we were met by the guide for the week, Albert Zhang, and taken into the city by our driver, Mr. Jin. They booked us at the Regent hotel, and the guide helped us get checked in. The next day, Albert met us at the hotel and took us to the forbidden city which, despite the rain, was really fascinating. The original schedule called for us to have a hot pot lunch and a Beijing duck dinner, but we realized that was way too much for one day, so Albert rearranged the schedule to spread those things out. After a local lunch, we got to see some other parts of the central area of Beijing and learned a lot about the history of the place before returning to the hotel The next day, we were picked up again and driven to a terrific spot on the wall where we could walk in both directions for quite a distance and could see just how great this structure really is. We then went to a second spot at a town called Watertown, also known as Gubei, where we saw the sunset from the wall and then, in the town where we were also staying, saw a live multimedia show that showed the building of the wall. This town is fairly newly built and sort of Disneyland Ish so it is a neat place to walk around. Albert met us again the next morning and we drove back to Beijing where we visited the summer Palace, also a very impressive site, and we finished the day with the Beijing duck meal we had been promised. Delicious and worth waiting for. We had time on our own the last day, so we found a driver that drove us to Tiananmen Square and also the temple of heaven, the two sites we had not yet seen. Having to navigate these two sites on our own helped us appreciate having our guide all week. To end our trip Albert picked us up one last time, took us for a wonderful hot pot meal and then deposited us at the airport, making sure we were all checked in. Overall, this is terrific experience, and we were impressed with the people, the culture, and the quality of the tour. We would highly recommend it.

Beijing tour Our trip to Beijing was three days. Our guide, Felix, was knowledgeable and attentive. We asked to add the Lama Temple to the itinerary, and he immediately agreed. Thanks also to our driver and the entire Odinovo team.

Tom Wu is an excellent tour guide for Guillin / Yanghoue. Our visit in Guilin was excellent. As a tour guide we had Tom Wu, who made our experience very special. He was going through the Long-Ji rice teracces at a path without tourists. Additionally he made a cycling tour through the landscape of Yangshoe.