About me:Hey you! I'm Mel and I am from Canada! I started guiding in 2017 for a Montreal based company called Makwa. I lead tours for kids and teenagers visiting from France in Canada and USA. I get to do what I am most passionate about everyday and been leading tours for Ultimate Travel in Vietnam since April 2018!! I love everything about travelling: geeking out at museums, chasing waterfalls, spending the day at the beach, motorbike rides in remote areas, discovering new food, climbing volcanoes, dancing all night at festivals and sightseeing, but my favourite thing is, meeting people from around the world and making friends for life! Come see me in Vietnam and I'll make sure your experience here is unforgettable!
LanguagesEnglish and French
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Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Mel was our tour guide for our 2 week Vietnam adventure.
Besides the fact that it was kinda cold in the north, we had a wonderful and fun tour. I look back at a relaxing, adventurous and exciting expe…Mel was our tour guide for our 2 week Vietnam adventure.
Besides the fact that it was kinda cold in the north, we had a wonderful and fun tour. I look back at a relaxing, adventurous and exciting experience. Thank you!
B
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
The tour was really great! We had some bad luck with the weather and people getting sick but other than that it was amazing. Mel was great at taking care of everyone and making sure we had a fun and s…The tour was really great! We had some bad luck with the weather and people getting sick but other than that it was amazing. Mel was great at taking care of everyone and making sure we had a fun and safe trip and got to experience everything Vietnam had to offer! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the majority of vietnam in a short time frame.
M
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
I had the most amazing tour recently! Mel was the best guide, always welcoming and was super flexible and accommodating, always making sure we had the best fun possible (especially as sometimes the we…I had the most amazing tour recently! Mel was the best guide, always welcoming and was super flexible and accommodating, always making sure we had the best fun possible (especially as sometimes the weather tried to get in the way!). The itinary was incredible and the people on the tour were all so amazing! I definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see and truly experience the beauty of Vietnam, as well as meeting people from all walks of life!
H
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Tour was great! Unfortunately we didn’t have the best weather but Mel always had a back up plan and gave us options of things to do. Da Lat was amazing!
A
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Had a fantastic 2 weeks in Vietnam and the itenery was what swayed me to book with ultimate. Mel was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and nothing was ev…Had a fantastic 2 weeks in Vietnam and the itenery was what swayed me to book with ultimate. Mel was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and nothing was ever trouble
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
I did the tour in September and it was really a great time. The tour was very varied and everything was well organized. Our Guide Mel was always in a good mood and always made sure that every member o…I did the tour in September and it was really a great time. The tour was very varied and everything was well organized. Our Guide Mel was always in a good mood and always made sure that every member of the group was doing well.
I can definitely recommend the tour. Thank you Mel!
J
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
I just had a awesome two week trip through Vietnam. It was a amazing experience and our tour guide Mel made the trip even better. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone. You won’t regret i…I just had a awesome two week trip through Vietnam. It was a amazing experience and our tour guide Mel made the trip even better. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone. You won’t regret it.
L
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Fantastic trip with a fantastic guide. Thank you, Mel, for leading us on an adventure of a life time, for always having our best interests in mind, and for ensuring that we are happy, safe, full of de…Fantastic trip with a fantastic guide. Thank you, Mel, for leading us on an adventure of a life time, for always having our best interests in mind, and for ensuring that we are happy, safe, full of delicious food and ready for what's next to come.
M
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
We did Ultimate Vietnam and it turned out to be amazing experience.
Our tour guide Mel Barroso was fantastic, she was always there to help, explain and to show us the hidden gems of Vietnam, she made…We did Ultimate Vietnam and it turned out to be amazing experience.
Our tour guide Mel Barroso was fantastic, she was always there to help, explain and to show us the hidden gems of Vietnam, she made sure that the trip goes smooth and as planned, she was always full of energy and it transformed to us so even after a full day of explorations we still went out at night and had fun.
Thanks to Ultimate and Mel for this great experience !
No regrets, this trip is a must !!!
Mel youre a legend !!!
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Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Had a wonderful tour with our lovely tourguide Mel. Loved to see so much of Vietnam, which is a great country by the way and is definitely worth it to visit. Those two weeks are packed fully with deli…Had a wonderful tour with our lovely tourguide Mel. Loved to see so much of Vietnam, which is a great country by the way and is definitely worth it to visit. Those two weeks are packed fully with delicious food, great people, interesting culture & history, amazing landscapes & memories, you‘ll never forget!!
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Traveling through Vietnam was magical!!!
The trip had everything one could have hoped for: exciting and busy city life, beautiful nature and beaches as well as lots of fun and challenging adventures (…Traveling through Vietnam was magical!!!
The trip had everything one could have hoped for: exciting and busy city life, beautiful nature and beaches as well as lots of fun and challenging adventures (e.g. abseiling). The people in my group were amazing and so was Mel, our guide. I honestly think that she is the most fun and charming tour guide in the world. She knows the coolest people and made this trip unforgettable as we were all able to experience the real Vietnamese local life aside from the touristic pathways! Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful country! One of the most exciting ones I have ever been. I would always come back to do this journey all over again!
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
It was an awesome tour full of great experiences. We saw so many nice places in Vietnam and our tour guide Mel did a really great Job. Definitly recommendable!
R
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Everything about the tour was fantastic. The variety of the things we did and places we went was great for everyone, and you could enjoy as much or as little of the night life as you wamted. I'd reco…Everything about the tour was fantastic. The variety of the things we did and places we went was great for everyone, and you could enjoy as much or as little of the night life as you wamted. I'd recommend it to anyone. Special thanks to Mel, she was a perfect tour guide in every sense, and went way above and beyond anything you might expect to try make the tour perfect for everyone. Any group would be lucky to have her!
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Such an amazing two weeks filled with many amazing memories! I really feel like I got a true taster of Vietnam from this trip and Mel was an excellent tour guide who made the whole experience fun-fill…Such an amazing two weeks filled with many amazing memories! I really feel like I got a true taster of Vietnam from this trip and Mel was an excellent tour guide who made the whole experience fun-filled from
beginning to end. Highlights included seeing the sun set in Ha Long Bay, participating in a cooking class in Hoi An where we made our own delicious Vietnamese food and experiencing the hectic and very entertaining city nightlife. Thank you Mel for being the perfect tour guide!!
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
First time as a solo traveller and what an experience it was. The trips and activities were brilliant with there being something for everyone (food tours, water sports, canyoning, boat trips, pub craw…First time as a solo traveller and what an experience it was. The trips and activities were brilliant with there being something for everyone (food tours, water sports, canyoning, boat trips, pub crawls to name just a few). Vietnam is a wonderful place; the food, landscapes, nightlife etc are amazing and Mel did a fantastic job bringing the group close together and making everyone feel welcome and relaxed for a really sociable trip. I've come back home with so many hilarious stories and memories from each day - I would recommend this trip to anyone, particularly if travelling on their own for the first time like myself! Huge thanks to Mel for just being the best, wish I could give more than 5 stars!
A
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
An absolutely fantastic trip - highly recommended. There was a really good balance of cultural stuff, alongside experiencing the nightlife and getting an adrenaline fix in the form of canyoning/jet sk…An absolutely fantastic trip - highly recommended. There was a really good balance of cultural stuff, alongside experiencing the nightlife and getting an adrenaline fix in the form of canyoning/jet skiing/banana boating! Every detail had been thought of to make our trip as fun and enjoyable as possible. Special thanks to Mel who was our tour guide. She made every effort to ensure everyone felt included and that everyone was having a good time. Her positive, good vibes were infectious and really ensured the whole group got on so well and just had the best time. Thank you so much Mel, you really made the holiday a memorable one!
J
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Brilliant time out in Vietnam! Loads to experience, with great bunch of people. Mel was fantastic! Made you feel at home straight away, knowledge of place and best areas to eat was spot on and always …Brilliant time out in Vietnam! Loads to experience, with great bunch of people. Mel was fantastic! Made you feel at home straight away, knowledge of place and best areas to eat was spot on and always up for a laugh!
C
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
An AMAZING trip from start to finish. We got to see so much of Vietnam and got to experience the Vietnamese culture. Each day was well planned and there was always lots to do. Mel, our tour guide, was…An AMAZING trip from start to finish. We got to see so much of Vietnam and got to experience the Vietnamese culture. Each day was well planned and there was always lots to do. Mel, our tour guide, was FANTASTIC! She was always so enthusiastic and always ready for fun! Her passion for travel and adventure just made the trip so much more.
A super two weeks were had in Vietnam with memories of fun, adventure and craziness. All made even more memorable thanks to the people on the tour and Mel!
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
Brilliant tour. Madness from start to finish. Great people, great places and the craic never stopped. Vietnam was unreal from start to finish.
Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
The tour was amazing, especially with our guide Mel! Hope I will see you all again some day!!
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Vietnam 11 Day/ 10 Night Package | ULTIMATE
My two weeks in Vietnam was absolutely amazing! I can't thank Mel enough for being such an incredible tour guide. Her enthusiasm, passion and knowledge are second to none, she always had us in tears …My two weeks in Vietnam was absolutely amazing! I can't thank Mel enough for being such an incredible tour guide. Her enthusiasm, passion and knowledge are second to none, she always had us in tears of laughter with her stories and she really made sure everyone was having a great time during the awesome activities we did during the trip. Everything was well organised and Mel was always very happy to answer any questions we had! And we always had a lot!! If anyone is thinking about booking this trip, DO IT! You won't regret it :)
