Elder Treks, OAT, GeoEx, Asia TransPacific

We have used OAT for other trips; have not been to Vietnam. We've always been satisfied. There are others who haven't had good luck with OAT. My 7th trip with OAT is scheduled for later this year; India & Bhutan.

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why don't you use a travel agent in Vietnam. eco travel vietnam or just classic tour is available for your trip in Vietnam. You will receive reasonable tour and well taken care of from the company

Cambodia is very easy. You don't need a guided tour but can pick up a temple guide and driver through your hotel in Siem Reap.

Went with GeoEx to Tibet/Nepal/Bhutan a couple of years ago. The group size was right (limited to 8 couples), our guide (we had a guide that stayed with us + guides from each country) and our accommodations both 5-star. I've heard nothing but good reviews about OATS from other travelers.

That said, unless you want to be with a group (we found it very limiting, even though the group was small) go with the advice to just plan your trip yourself and hire local guides. I just finished planning a February trip to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and with the advice from all of the well-traveled and knowledgable Fodorites, it was easy.

Agree with the others. Although I haven't been to Vietnam, I have been to Cambodia (without a group tour). I think you can do it yourself if you want to. If you enjoy the company of a group and would like the convenience of having someone else take care of logistics, however, a group tour can be great. I've traveled with both G Adventures and Intrepid and enjoyed them. They limit group size and have great itineraries and reasonable prices. I will say, though, that we had more up close and personal interactions with locals when we were by ourselves. So I'd strongly suggest that even on a group tour, you find some time to go off on your own.