My Way Travel · Private tour operator since 2012
Luxury Southeast Asia tours, planned privately for you
We plan luxury trips through Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia for couples, families and small groups of friends who want their own guide, their own car and hotels chosen for them.
- 2012Founded in Hanoi
- 29Destinations
- 100%Private departures
- 4.9 / 5Tripadvisor, Hanoi listing
- 24/7Emergency line while you travel
Who we plan for
One specialist. One private trip.
You tell us your dates, who's coming and what you'd like to see. One specialist then builds the trip from scratch, and you'll have a written proposal with the route, the hotels and the full price before you pay anything.
Most of our guests combine two or three countries in a single trip, so we handle the flights between them, the border paperwork and the handover from one local team to the next. Every departure is private. We don't run group tours.
Guests rate us 4.9 out of 5 across more than 800 reviews on our Hanoi Tripadvisor listing (checked November 2026).
About the company →Destinations
Where we take you
Southeast Asia is where we started, and it's still where we know the most people. From there we've added Japan, China, Taiwan, India and the Himalayas.
Vietnam Hanoi, Ha Long Bay by private boat, Hoi An and Saigon. 
Thailand Bangkok, Chiang Mai and a villa on the Andaman coast. 
Cambodia Angkor with your own guide, then the coast or the Mekong. 
Laos Luang Prabang, the Mekong and the quieter north. 
Bali and Indonesia Ubud, the east coast and the islands beyond. 
Japan Tokyo, Kyoto and a night or two in a ryokan. Sample itineraries
Sample luxury itineraries
These are starting points. You can change the length, the hotels and the order, and the price is worked out for your dates.
Vietnam · Laos · Cambodia Southeast Asia cultural odyssey Quoted in your proposal View itinerary → 
Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Hoi An · Saigon · Con Dao Luxury tour of Vietnam Quoted in your proposal View itinerary → 
Bangkok · Chiang Rai · Chiang Mai · Phuket Luxury tour of Thailand Quoted in your proposal View itinerary → 
Siem Reap · Hanoi · Ha Long Bay From Angkor Wat to Halong Bay Quoted in your proposal View itinerary → Hotels we book
Chosen for the room, and where it is
Where you sleep shapes the trip, so we pick each hotel for its location and its rooms, and we tell you why. In Tokyo that might be Aman Tokyo or the Mandarin Oriental. In Luang Prabang it's often Rosewood, and on the Vietnamese coast An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay or TIA Wellness Resort. If you already have a favorite, we'll build around it.
View all hotels →
Travel guides
Read before you decide
Routes, seasons and hotel areas, written by the team that plans the trips.
Southeast Asia itinerary: 2-week, 3-week and 1-month routes Routes through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos, with 2026 entry rules and border tips. Read the guide → 
Top UNESCO sites in Southeast Asia, by country Hoi An, Hue, Ha Long Bay, Angkor, Luang Prabang and Ayutthaya. Read the guide → 
Luxury resorts in Thailand: beach, river and mountain Phuket and Koh Samui beach resorts, Bangkok riverside hotels and Chiang Mai retreats. Read the guide → 
Top 5 luxury experiences in Cambodia Private island stays, jungle lodges and Angkor Wat by helicopter. Read the guide → How planning works
From first call to the flight home
- 01
Tell us about the trip
Send your dates, group size and interests through the planning form, or call +1 (315) 998-1998.
- 02
Hear back from a specialist
We reply within 24 business hours with a first route or a few questions.
- 03
Read your proposal
It lists the route, the hotels, what's included and the price. It's free, and you can change anything in it.
- 04
Confirm
A 30% deposit normally holds the booking, and the balance is due 20 days before you arrive.
- 05
Travel
You'll have a private guide and driver in each place, and our emergency line answers around the clock while you're away.
Why book with us
Private, licensed, priced in writing
One person plans it
The specialist who takes your first call stays with the trip until you're home.
It's private
Your guide, your vehicle and your schedule. Nobody else joins.
We're licensed and registered
Vietnam international tour operator licence 79-0743/2017, and a New York-registered company you can look up.
The price is itemised
Every cost is in the proposal before you commit.
Kind Words From Around The World
“My Way Travel did an excellent job in creating a customized private tour itinerary for our 5 week trip to Indochina. Stephen was very responsive and easy to work with in creating a perfect itinerary, customized to our interests, budget, and timeframe.”
Questions
Questions we're asked most
What is My Way Travel?
My Way Travel is a private tour operator founded in Hanoi in 2012 and registered in New York as My Way Luxury Travel LLC. We plan tailor-made trips in 29 destinations, most of them in Southeast Asia, and every trip is private.
Is My Way Travel a licensed tour operator?
Yes. We hold Vietnam international tour operator licence 79-0743/2017/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT, and the company is registered with the New York Department of State under ID 7926729.
How much does a private luxury trip to Southeast Asia cost?
The price depends on your dates, hotels and group size, and it's set out line by line in a free written proposal before you pay anything.
Can one specialist plan a trip across several countries?
Yes, and it's what we do most. One specialist plans the whole route and books the flights between countries, the hotels, guides and transfers, so you deal with one person throughout.
Do you run group tours?
No. Every departure is private, for you and the people you're traveling with.
Which hotels do you use?
We book the hotel that suits the trip, from city hotels such as Aman Tokyo to resorts such as Rosewood Luang Prabang. If you've a hotel in mind, tell us and we'll plan around it.
How do I book, and what do I pay up front?
Send your dates and interests, review the proposal, then confirm with a deposit, normally 30%. The balance is due 20 days before arrival. Exceptions are listed in our terms and conditions.
What happens if something goes wrong during the trip?
You'll have your local guide's number and our emergency line, which is staffed 24 hours a day while you travel.
Begin
Start with a conversation
Tell us where you'd like to go and when. A specialist will come back within 24 business hours with a first route, and there's no charge and no obligation until you decide to book.
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm Eastern