Looking for Guides and Drivers in Da Nang, Bangkok, etc

[bra1nchild]

We are looking for recommendations of drivers/guides for the Amsterdam's Grand Asia from Seattle to Singapore leaving 10/19/08. Okay, it's almost a year away and we have too much time on our hands.

Our ports include Hakodate, Miyako and Osaka, Japan; Hong Kong; Da Nang and Phu My, Vietnam; and Laem Chabang[bangkok] and Ko Samui, Thailand.

If I never see another HAL Shore Excursion or 46 passenger, I will die happy. In about 20 years. :)

Thanks to anyone with suggestions, esp. of people/companies you have used.

[Aussie Gal]

We are going to be in Vietnam - Saigon and Da Nang and Bangkok, Koh Samui and lots of other lovely ports in April, 2008 on Oceania's Nautica. Having been to Asia many times, we will not be needing guides for most of our Asian ports but as we haven't been to Vietnam we are using Tony of Ann Tours - tony@anntours.com

 

He has come highly recommended. We are sharing a couple of tours with another couple and are looking forward to the experience.

 

 

We have spent time at a resort in Koh Samui and I would advise to hire a taxi for the day and get him to take you around. It is not a big island, but it is very pretty.

 

Jennie

[michmike]

based on my experiences in Bangkok back in '67 I'd probably steer clear of the fellas who pop out of an alley and call "hey GI.. you want (fill in the blank)"

 

*laffin* oh to be 19 and foolish again...

[bra1nchild]

We are going to be in Vietnam - Saigon and Da Nang and Bangkok, Koh Samui and lots of other lovely ports in April, 2008 on Oceania's Nautica. Having been to Asia many times, we will not be needing guides for most of our Asian ports but as we haven't been to Vietnam we are using Tony of Ann Tours - tony@anntours.com

 

 

Thanks for the info. We'll check it out.

[bra1nchild]

Aussie Girl --

 

Thanks, again, for the information. I've corresponded with Tony at Ann Tours and have been impressed so far. Hope you trip and tours go well. I'd appreciate your e-mailing me at bra1nchild@hotmail.com to let me know about you experience.

 

Dave

[Aussie Gal]

Dave,

 

We aren't cruising until the beginning of April and will not be back until the end of May. If you can last out that long, then I will gladly email you about our trip.

 

Jennie

[bra1nchild]

Jennie,

 

Our HAL cruise doesn't depart from Seattle until September 19, 2008 and arrives Singapore on October 22, so I appreciate your offer. We're just slightly anal retentive -- I'm booking the air segments tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the offer.

 

Dave

bra1nchild@hotmail.com

[WeLoveCruising]

Did you also try your post on the Ports of Call board? Should be good information there, too.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=70

[Aussie Gal]

Jennie,

 

Our HAL cruise doesn't depart from Seattle until September 19, 2008 and arrives Singapore on October 22, so I appreciate your offer. We're just slightly anal retentive -- I'm booking the air segments tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the offer.

 

Dave

bra1nchild@hotmail.com

 

Dave,

 

I have put your email address into my Address Book. I may even send an email from the ship as I am taking my laptop with me.

 

Jennie