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About First Choice Travel

 

Trade Mark	First Choice
Full name	First Choice Company Limited
Manager	Mr. Tran Quoc Long
Established	Since 2006
Businesses	Cruises, Travel, Hotel, Transports and Tickets
Website	http://www.halongbayonline.com
Email	info@halongbayonline.com
Location	Head office in Hanoi. Branches in Halong city, Sapa town, Ho Chi Minh city, Da Nang
Staff	30 persons in Hanoi, 20 persons in Halong bay
Legal status	Under management of Vietnam Tourism Board, Hanoi Investment Board, Hanoi Tourism Association, PATA

 

 

About us

 

The name First Choice Travel, a member of the First Choice Company which is well known in both national and international markets for the quality of its services.
 

For almost thirty years we have been proving our customers with all tourism related services to their complete satisfactions and at competitive prices.

Founded in Hanoi , today we operate in the network from the most important tourist centres in the country, which guarantees the best possible service.

 

As a full Destination Management Company, First Choice offers all services for a professional and perfect handling of all kinds of groups and projects in Vietnam and Indochina .

We actively participate in the daily life of the communities where we operate. For instance, the company contributes funds to rural Sapa tribes visited by our trekking tours.

We aim to present the history, cultural heritage and beauty of Vietnam and Indochina to the world through unique customized services of international standards. We will continue to strengthen our position in the tourism market as one of Vietnam 's leading providers of such services as well as to promote the superiority of our products

Our team is a collection of experienced and dedicated tour operators and guides who will be se-by-se with you in your travel to Vietnam.

Our multilingual guide team is chosen for their wealth of knowledge in local culture and people and dedication to clients. They are your devoted friends during and after your journeys. They will be an integral part of your fond memories of your journey to our country.

 

Our Management Team

The First Choice Team is rightly proud that it has the very best blend of youth and experience, talent and training available within First Choice

Tran Quoc Long - Manager

He has travelled a lot as a tour guide, and he is particularly interested in ecologically and culturally sustainable tourism. With all his experience, Long will make your trip to Indochina an unique and memorable one. Please do not hesitate to contact him whenever you need!

Working in the travel industry, Long wants to have more chances to go here and there, to meet people all over the world to broaden his mind. Apart from daily works, he spends most of his spare time going out and eating out with his friends.
Graduated from University of Foreign Languages, then University of Foreign Trade Hanoi, his English is excellent. He can also speak French and Chinese. So, feel free to contact him and write to him in those languages. His email address is long@firstchoicevietnam.com

Bui Huyen Trang - Travel Consultant

Like Long, Trang is also a person in charge of our online booking customers. She gives our guidests good advice about their tours or their stay in Indochina . Her wish is to fill your trip with smiles and considers it the most precious award for her dedication. Her main interests are watching movies, travelling and most of her free time is spent with her computer at home..

Le Van Long - Accountant

Le Long works as an account receivable supervisor in the Accounting Department. He sends invoices, receipts and collects payment from our guides.

He has degrees in Financial and Accounting university, and now he's still studying to get higher degree. He likes travelling a lot, and he has had opportunities to travel to a lot of countries both inside and outside the country. A good looking face and a smile for always helps him make good impressions whenever communicating with guides.

Phan Hoang Tung – Web Consultant

Tung is a very young and creative man. He obtained an MA in Informatics from the University of Multi-techniques Hanoi. With an ardent passion for travel and an active interest in e-commerce development in Vietnam, Tung joined First Choice Travel as the eal way to combine his interests. This website is largely the result of his enthusiastic drive and direction.

Bui Ngoc Thu - Marketing Executive

A very young, dynamic and capable one. Thu joined us with a lot of experience from his previous works as a tour guide, tour operator. He throws himself into the job and is always ready to expand the day into the evening with a hope to achieve great success in his career. His main interest is listening to music when reading book.

Pham Thi Hang - Web Editor

Hang works in the online team as an editor. She is the person who brings you the most updated news in this website. She joined us straight from Hanoi university of Foreign Studies. Despite having no previous experience in tourism, she has gained a lot of experience from her short time with our team. She is just as a quiet person but you are sure to be excited when talking with her. When she has spare time, she likes gathering with her close friends and doing some cooking.



Tour Guide Team

Our tour guides are selected for their knowledge, passion for the company and dedication to their job. Many of them have become friends of travellers after their journeys and they often keep in contact.

 

Below are some of our guides.

Ngo Sy Quyen
- English Language guide
- 28 year old
- Experience: 6 years
- Favourite place: Halong

Truly a son of the Red River Delta, resolute and determined, yet ever optimistic. He loves adventure and spends most of his time indulging in outdoor activities.

Pham Dac Kham
- French speaking Guide
- 25 years old
- Experience: 4 years
- Favourite place: Central Vietnam & North West

Born in Thai Binh, he now lives in Hanoi. Has loved travelling since his youth and joined the travel industry 4 years ago. His wish is to imbibe travelers with his love of his beautiful homeland.

Xa Duc Thanh
- English Language guide
- 26 years old
- Experience: 6 years
- Favourite place: Halong Bay and Hoi An

A lover of nature and history, Thanh came to the travel industry by accident. Having "fallen" into the industry, he found this the perfect vehicle for his interests.

Hoang Hiep
- French Language Guide
- 26 years old
- Experience: 5 years
- Favourite place: All of Vietnam.

A fun-loving student of travel and the French language. His other interests are the simple lives and courage of the Vietnamese people. He makes all her trips fun with his excellent singing and dancing.

Phan Van Tho
- English Language Guide
- 29 years old
- Experience: 6 years
- Favourite place: Historic sites such as Hue, Hoi An, Myson Holyland, Cham Tower

An absolutely tireless traveller, Van Tho has a very, very keen interest in Vietnam's historical and cultural heritage.

Who is First Choice?

First Choice is an online business of First Choice Company

Our vision is to be known throughout the world as the leading provider of custom designed Vietnam and Indochina 's journeys for organizations and individuals that create a sense of high personal success and customers for a lifetime.

As a highly specialized and local tour operator, First Choice sets itself apart from common adventure travel companies by focusing on four guiding principles:

Journeys for Knowledge and Personal Growth. First Choice 's trips focus on the essence or themes of a particular country, blended with the personal goals of the traveller.
Socially responsible travel. First Choice focuses on contributing to the people of the lands it visits, respecting their culture and preserving the integrity of the environment.
World-class customer service. First Choice proves unprecedented, unique experiences for its clients with high touch service.
Integrity. The First Choice brand name is associated with an uncompromised commitment to ethical business standards, and high quality client care
 

What First Choice can offer you?

Theme Travel
Focusing on the essence of a country, we offer customers a variety of themes to match their interests:
1. Fixed departure trips (ADD-ON group) for who loved travelling together with a small group;
2. Highlights of Indochina for an introduction that hits the major attractions;
3. Indochina 's folk art, music and culture for a look at the peoples and their cultures;
4. Adventure journeys for trekking, kayaking, ing etc.
5. Ethnic minorities to learn of ancient and barely changed cultures and customs;
6. Religious insights for the spiritually inclined;
7. Vacation time at beach resorts, for golf or a mountain retreat;
And much more.

We continuously improve our services and travel journeys. If you are interested in exploring a different facet of Vietnam 's fascinating landscape and culture, please contact us to custom design a trip that satisfies these desires.

Culturally focused travel packages

We prove the uncommon experience of custom culturally focused travel packages designed to create a sense of customer personal success unlike any other offering in the adventure travel market.
First Choice's custom cultural journeys focus on three strategies:

The trip and pre-trip experience is targeted at the customer's unique stage-in-life and learning style. We analyze a customer's learning style and tailors their trip, based on three primary assessments: 1) physiological, 2) psychological, and 3) behavioural;
The trip theme is focused on a customer's personal interests;
The trip format is chosen by the customer's preferred mode of travel; independent, in a small group, or as a member of an organization.


Customer-centred Service

We have built our reputation on client focused Travel Consultant. We listen to your needs and concerns in an effort to give you the very best value for your money. One thing we do is give you the convenience to begin your tour anywhere and anytime.

Quality of Service

Every aspect of your journey is carefully monitored by First Choice to ensure quality, safety and cleanliness for your journey. Guides, meals, hotels and transportation are all of the highest standards to allow you to get the most enjoyment out of your experience.

Limitation of Group Size

Group size is strictly maintained at no more than 16 people per departure for First Choice groups. Custom FIT journeys commonly range from 2 to 6 people (3 couples traveling together.) Non-Profit/Corporate groups determine their own size limit.

Use of Expert Local Guides

Our friendly and experienced guides are the key to getting the most from your travel. Each guide is your intimate link to everyday life. Through their insight and vast knowledge, you will be rewarded with a fascinating glimpse into Vietnamese culture.

Only the highest quality guides will accompany you on your trip through Vietnam and Indochina . Their professionalism, personality and outstanding knowledge are the reasons they are employed by us, and they will be a memorable part of your journey. Their ability to communicate their culture clearly and in an amusing and educational manner will make the experience even more enjoyable.

Prices

Dealing directly with First Choice cuts out the middleman and gives you the best price for a guided tour without any compromise on quality and attention to service.
 

Which values you can get from First Choice?

Enriching your lives by proving trips that yield a high degree of personal success through fun, meaningful, educational experiences abroad.

Enriching your lives by introducing to those who inhabit the less travelled parts of our world, their culture and mythology, and the environment that sustains them.

Supporting a corporate culture that aligns all procedures and processes to prove the journey of a lifetime.

Giving back to the people of the countries in which we travel in a socially responsible fashion. One of the most important and appealing aspects of taking a journey with First Choice is exposure to the people and their survival needs. From education, to water, electricity to proper sewage systems - many countries are in dire need of assistance.

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