Val Harper

January 29, 2026

Fantastic tour with a great team! We have never traveled with tour guides before, but Odynovo’s bespoke Egypt tour fit our needs perfectly. There were no big tour groups but a personalized experience from beginning to end. We felt taken care of and listened to from the start. All of the arrangements, from hotels to guides to drivers to site tickets, were personally arranged for us. Airport representatives got us through the paperwork of visas; drivers and guides got us to our hotels and reminded us of our daily agendas, and even arranged for special meals on the road. The sites and activities were well-chosen and rewarding. We were surrounded with care from start to finish. A special shout-out goes to two exceptional guides. Ali Galal (Lower Egypt sites) was extremely knowledgeable and clearly conveyed the exceptional ancient history of Egypt to us. In addition, for more modern history, we were enriched by his clear and concise explanation of the Islamic religion allowing us to understand its precepts as we visited mosques in Cairo. Ahmed Samir Saied (Aswan and Luxor) shared his tremendous expertise about sites in upper Egypt, ending with a magical evening tour of his hometown Luxor in an hour long carriage ride through the city. Both guides had excellent language skills and were very personable, making us feel like they were friends as well as historians. Another special shout-out goes to our drivers, particularly Taha, who knew Cairo like the back of his hand and handled the city’s crazy traffic like a pro. His skill allowed us to travel smoothly from busy downtown Giza to the smallest village in the countryside. Our Odynovo tour went without a single major problem. At no time during the entire 20 days in Egypt did we feel unsafe or uncertain. When changes to the planned itinerary were necessary due to a dust storm in Luxor, alternative activities were quickly arranged and implemented. A last-minute domestic flight change was handled by Odynovo managers and communicated not only to us but to our guides and drivers so all ensured we made our flight. We were greatly impressed with the value we got from the price of the trip, and enjoyed the personal attention that only a private tour could give. We will definitely be exploring more of the world, and will put Odynovo on the top of our list for tour companies. We have already recommended this group to many of our friends.

Matthew K

January 29, 2026

Great Local Beijing Tour Guide As part of our china trip we were in Beijing for 3 nights with John as our guide. He was very helpful and knowledgeable providing great insights regarding the historical sights. He also did more than required in assisting us with a sick family member. When asking for advice John was always helpful and provided good local knowledge. I would highly recommend John as a tour guide.

Chris

January 28, 2026

Trip to Vietnam Our guide, Tuong, was amazing. He made sure that every detail was perfect. His knowledge of the local history and culture made the trip incredible. Our driver, Hoang, was as fantastic as well. Great tour. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone

OnAir40276125420

January 28, 2026

Hanoi adventures with Odynovo The conclusion of our Vietnam trip was a tour of Hanoi and a cruise of Ha Long Bay. Our guide, Le Van Tuong, imparted incredible knowledge as we toured the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. Not only was his knowledge of each ethnic group wide-ranging, but he also shared his own life experiences as a young boy growing up on a farm. Le Van Tuong was able to incorporate our spontaneous requests and nothing was too much trouble...like finding us the best egg coffee in town.

Elizabeth M

January 28, 2026

Great guide in an amazing location We had three couples touring Vietnam and Cambodia together. Odynovo put together a great itinerary for us. There were no hiccups or issues at any point along the way. At each location, we were met by friendly and experienced guides and transported in comfortable, modern vans by very experienced drivers--whose skills driving in traffic were amazing. Our favorite guide of the trip was our guide in Cambodia--Phally Pin Sophally and his driver John. He was such a warm, wonderful and knowledgable guide who seemed to love sharing his culture and knowledge with others--always with a smile!The temples were amazing. Taking time to explore downtown Siem Reap at night was a wonderful and interesting experience. Visiting the lake and floating villages by boat is a must see as well, and we are so glad Pin recommended it to us.

Elaine LeVine

January 27, 2026

I can’t say enough positives about my family’s experience with Ordynovo Tours which set up our travel experience through Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos. Our agent , Leila, was readily available before and during our excursion. She planned many unique destinations for us, but, also, was very responsive and flexible to any changes that we wanted to make. The coordination was superior as all of our drivers and guides were punctual and reliable. We travelled in vans that were very comfortable for the seven of us. Ordynovo selected some wonderful Guides, who were knowledgeable about their countries, gracious and willing to share parts of their lives with us. Every day was filled with joy and wonder . ESLevine

Callum

January 27, 2026

Amritsar A Special Place We caught the train from Delhi, thanks to Odynovo, we were helped through a very crowded station with big suitcases, the guys organised to get them onboard above our heads and sat us comfortably in our chairs – with table. The 6-hour journey was as good as any I have had anywhere in the world. We were given newspapers, drinks, breakfast, lunch and snacks – all included and the porters helped us off the train into the hands of our next Odynovo Guide – Para. He and our Driver Shiv, whisked us off to the Border Ceremony and then dinner. Calmly explaining everything for the day and next day. Old Amritsar is very different to new, such a special place, everyone walking calmly and what a day at the Golden Temple. On the way, Para invited me to wear a turban to cover my head, which I did. What a buzz. Greeted by many people by showing this cultural respect. We spent 3-hours seeing everything, going into the actual temple is a must, which Para encouraged and even linked us with 2 young guys to help us around, so thoughtful. After the Temple, we did the other sites including the Partition Museum. Then onto an amazing local artisan shop where we bought the best 2 x carpets and bedspread. What an amazing experience. Lastly we went to the Fort for a night show. By then we felt Para was part of the family, I wouldn’t recommend the experience but it was fun, and we made the most of it - that said it was our choice to go. Our 2-days in Amritsar was special and it was sad to say goodbye to Para at the airport. Thanks for everything now it's "beer-o-clock time!

Shirlee H

January 27, 2026

Amazing time in Cambodia Our tour guide, Khemrint, and our driver Hoan were amazing! :) They made our tour so fun and exciting! Cambodia is a beautiful country, and I can't wait to go back! The people are so hospitable, kind, friendly, and respectful. Khemrint was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of his country. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy and comfortable. He recommended we try a traditional Cambodian delicacy- stuffed frog, and he was able to get it for us. It was delicious! I'd also recommend trying the (Khmer) fish amok. Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat were just incredible and stunning. Unfortunately, our sunset balloon ride over Angkor Wat was canceled due to some airspace issues. That was nothing the tour company had any control over. Hoan was so kind and ready with a nice, cool wet eucalyptus towel & cold water every time we returned to the van. After being in the heat, it was very refreshing. Our hotel, FCC Angkor, was awesome and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and Pub Street. 2 full days and 3 nights in Cambodia were not enough. When we return, we will be sure to have Khemrint show us around. If at all possible, request Khemrint and Hoan, you won't be disappointed! And spend more days there if you can.

Michelle R

January 26, 2026

Rich experience and wonderful memories with friends! Great trip to Viet Nam with Odynovo! Jake, our consultant was excellent. Very responsive, knowledgeable, accommodating and stepped in at last minute to help us with an eVisa crisis. We had the best 3-week vacation possible - rich in history and culture plus accommodations and restaurants were top notch. Duy Vu was the best tour guide for Hue/Da Nang and Hoi An. Personable and knowledgeable, we really got to know this area of Viet Nam. In our down time, he made several recommendations for things to do and regularly checked in on us to see how we were doing. Such a nice touch. Good natured and fun to be around, he was a great representative of Viet Nam!Highly recommend!

Michelle R

January 26, 2026

Memorable experience in Siem Reap! Wonderful 4 days in Siem Reap. Exceptional accommodations, service and food. Our tour guide, Richard, was knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of this area. Sunrise over and early morning visit to Angkor Wat was a highlight as was the trip to the elephant sanctuary. His recommendations for activities to do in our free time were excellent. Our bus driver was quick to pick us up and transport us safely to our destinations. He had chilled water and cool towels for us after every excursion, which was welcome in the high heat! Highly recommend going to Siem Reap.

Jennifer Elliott

January 25, 2026

Five stars for Andy (Nguyen Thanh Nhon)! He is an expert on Ho Chi Minh City and its outlying areas. Andy provided deep historical context with profound and moving insight. Beyond that, his good humor and pleasant manner brought a calm and cheerful energy to the trip. If you are looking for a guide who is professional, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely great company, Andy is the absolute best choice! Christal at Odynovo organized our tours, and she deserves a great review as well - very communicative and organized, making sure everything went smoothly for the trip.

Dina

January 25, 2026

Odynovo is the way to go! I highly recommend Odynovo for private tours of Asia. They organized our tour of Thailand last year, and this year for China. Their service far surpasses other travel agencies we have used. Our travel consultant is Joyce and she is terrific. She takes the time to find out her clients’ personal preferences and travel style. The itineraries are always well-thought out with an excellent variety of activities - from history and culture - to culinary delights and simple fun. Our recent month-long tour of Southwest China was phenomenal. I cannot imagine planning a trip like this on my own. Joyce’s flawless travel planning and coordination eliminates all worry so we can fully enjoy our time. The tour guides and drivers that Odynovo provides are exceptional. Guides who made our China trip so wonderful include Martin in Hong Kong, whose upbeat personality made our time in this special city fun and enjoyable. Maggie, who made sure we had a memorable time experiencing everything Zhangjiajie and Phoenix Ancient City had to offer. Henry, who introduced us to Guilin rice noodles and took us bike riding in the beautiful Guangxi countryside. Nixon, who did a masterful job of navigating us through the beautiful Kunming Stone Forest. Hua, whose knowledge and pride in Yunnan province let us truly connect with this special region of China. Through Kevin, our guide in Chengdu, we gained a deep appreciation for Chinese society and culture, learned all about pandas, and had our first Chinese hot pot. And Vivian, our Shanghai guide, introduced us to this amazing city’s history, unparalleled views along the river and from skyscrapers, delectable dumplings, and a Venice-like town just outside the city. We are grateful to all our guides, and especially to Joyce at Odynovo, for making our time in China a trip of a lifetime. Joyce is already working on or next trip to Asia!

FellowTraveler361514

January 25, 2026

Amazing 2 Days in Hanoi! We were met by Trinh at the airport. She is a powerhouse. Smart, kind and an amazing guide who had us engaged throughout our jampacked 2 days from Hanoi to Ninh Binh to Halong Bay. She easily navigated us in and out of every venue wasting no time on lines. Our drive time was filled with information about where we were going as well as the hundreds of questions about the area we were asking her. She knew when we wanted a break as well. We could not have asked for more. Our hotel was great as well. Would not change a thing!

Caitlin R

January 25, 2026

Choose Quyen for Hanoi As part of our 11-day tour through Vietnam, we spent two unforgettable nights in the capital city, Hanoi. We had the pleasure of being guided by Nguyen Cong Quyen, whose patience, professionalism, and warm sense of humour made our time in Hanoi truly exceptional. Quyen also accompanied us on our journey to and from Halong Bay, ensuring everything ran smoothly along the way.Hung greeted us at the airport with his welcoming smile and took wonderful care of us throughout our stay. With his deep knowledge of the history, customs, and culture of northern Vietnam, he shared insightful and engaging information that greatly enriched our experience.While in Hanoi, we visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s House No. 5 and the House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and Hoa Lo Prison. Quyen effortlessly managed all ticketing and logistics, making the day feel relaxed and seamless despite how much we experienced. He also showed genuine interest in learning about our culture, which made our interactions even more meaningful.We enjoyed a delicious local lunch before taking a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and ending the day with a traditional water puppet show. Despite the full itinerary, the day never felt rushed—Quyen’s excellent planning and organisation ensured we could enjoy each experience at a comfortable pace.A special mention must also go to our driver, who navigated the busy streets of Hanoi with great care and confidence. His calm, safe driving allowed us to feel completely at ease as we travelled between locations, even in the city’s constant traffic.Quyen’s enthusiasm, patience, and sense of humour made every moment enjoyable. We had an incredible time and highly recommend requesting Quyen as your guide when visiting Hanoi

Priya G.

January 24, 2026

We had an amazing trip to Egypt in January with the help of Odynovo. Organizer Owen Zhou did an excellent job catering to our requests before travel. During the trip, our tour guides were always on time and knowledgeable. We had Mr. Amir as the airport representative in Cairo, Mr. Sherif in Cairo visiting the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Mr. Saleh in Aswan, Nile River Cruise, and Luxor. We were received at the airport by Amir who assisted with the visa in Cairo. Everything was very well planned and seamless. We would definitely recommend Odynovo for travelers looking for a personalized tour.

Charles T

January 22, 2026

What a great tour! We were met at the airport by our guide Peter. He was a fountain of useful information on the ride to our hotel, and gave us the details for our tours the next day. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, he was unable to continue as our guide, but Odynovo quickly found a replacement.Our new guide Thanh, and our driver Xuan were up to the task. Xuan was an extremely competent and careful driver in what to us were very trying conditions. Thanh was very knowledgeable about where we were going and about the culture and history of Vietnam overall. On our first day, we visited the museum of ethnology, the Ho Chi Minh Masoleum and then took in the world, famous water puppet show. After that, we took a Cycle tour of the old quarter before heading back to our great hotel for a relaxing evening.After a day on our own to do a bit of local exploring and get over our jet lag we were up early for the drive to Halong Bay , where we boarded the orchid, trendy cruise for an overnight cruise around the bay as well as Tra Bau - LAN Ha Bay. Our cabin on board was wonderful, and the scenery around the bay incredible.The following day Thanh and Xuan took us to the airport for our trip to Da Nang. Somehow or other Thanh managed to get us checked in without going through the very large lineup at the check-in counter .We thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip, and if we were to do it again would request Thanh and Xuan to be our tour guide and driver.

Beautiful-Rockies

January 21, 2026

Outstanding Odynovo Hanoi tour guide We are having an outstanding 30-day trip in Southeast Asia that we customized ourselves with the help of Odynovo. Our travel agent Leila was outstanding and so was she in 2017 when we booked a similar trip in China. Our Hanoi tour guide Hà was assigned to us for 8 days (he waited patiently in Ha Long Bay for our 2-day cruise to be over) and he is a wonderful person to travel with. We learned a lot, discussions were easy and he always had a friendly, happy face. Even for portions of the trip outside of his district, he has been making sure that our trip is going smoothly (we are currently in Hoi An). I can't recommend Odynovo enough to make traveling stress free. And you will be pleased if you have Hà as your guide. All of our drivers were courteous and most importantly, they are safe drivers. We were traveling with another couple and we were always offered an air conditioned 8-seat passagenger van. We are looking forward to the rest of our trip!

Matthew K

January 21, 2026

Excellent Local Xian Tour Guide My family visited Xian with Cathy as our tour guide. She had a great bubbly personality and a very helpful attitude. She made our experience in Xian delightful with her local knowledge and help throughout our tour. We would highly recommend her as a tour guide.

Anne S

January 21, 2026

Wonderful planning and special attention from Odynovo"s Liz Ling Just a short note to express our appreciation for all the hard work you put into making our family”s trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand such a memorable one! All of the details and care you took in planning really made this trip a special one.We enjoyed all the hotels you chose for us very much. The staff at each one were professional, polite and efficient and made our stay at every one a pleasure. Our tour guides were top notch - on time, very knowledgeable and also just nice people to be around. A+ for the drivers who somehow missed running into a multitude of scooters zigging and zagging in and out of their path! Each day was filled to the brim with interesting and impressive sights. Of course, some were not easy to visit such as the Hanoi Hilton and Killing Fields but still important for us so we never forget! We all agreed that our visit to the Lana House where we cooked with a family member and our interaction with the elephants at the preserve were our 2 favorite experiences. All of the Pagodas and Temples, especially Ankar Wat and the other ancient ones were my very favorite. Awesome! Again, thank you for your superb planning and attention to every detail. We hope to be able to plan another adventure with you in the future.Anne and Ron

Lisa S

January 20, 2026

Hanoi Our visit to Hanoi was great. Our hotel was 5 star at the Lotte Jotel Hanoi. It was awesome. We saw the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. We did a fun cyclo ride. I really enjoyed the water puppet show. Halong bay overnight cruise is a must do. It was beautiful. Our tour guide Pham was great. She is sooooo knowledgeable about the history and dates of Vietnam. She mad us feel so welcomed and safe.