Vietnam Travel Agents

The Vespa was a very good experience. The food, roof top bar and night club was fantastic. Harry the driver was awesome. Very memorable . Sam the guide was a 5 star guide!

Trang was amazing to have as a resource, and our guides for our Ha Giang loop were amazing! Hoay and Luan were our guides. Our guide Liam for the Indochine Cruise was also amazing! Food was great across the board, and we had a very enjoyable time. We appreciate Trang’s hard work, and coordinating everything for us. It made our honeymoon very enjoyable. We loved seeing how beautiful Vietnam was and our accommodations were lovely.

Activity Reviews

Ha Giang Easy Rider - Day 01

Vietnam

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Ha Giang Easy Rider - Day 02

Vietnam

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They were very lovely and professional, and also very fun guides

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Halong Bay, Overnight on Cruise (Day 2: Indochine Grand Cruise)

Vietnam

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Just finished an incredible week in Vietnam that was perfectly planned by Long Dao. He got the style and pace of the vacation my wife and I wanted and was very open and patient to my requests when I wanted something different from the original plan. From the moment we landed to the moment we got dropped off at the airport to leave, Long and his team had everything set up. I had tried to price out the same itinerary on my own, and was not even able to get the entire schedule in before the cost was more than the package quoted and that did NOT include any transfers or pickups. I would whole heartedly recommend booking with Long Dao, and with KimKim. I will definitely use them both again!

The itinerary that was proposed for our three weeks in Vietnam and Thailand was ingeniously crafted for inclusion of a great variety of meaningful experiences and interactions with people. Hien was delightful to work with and very responsive to our questions as they came up during our travels.

All of our guides, Dung Jun in Hanoi, Quoc in Ninh Binh, Finn in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong, delta and Kat in Bangkok we’re very personable, knowledgeable, responsible, and willing to adapt our itinerary to maximize our learning and needs. A special mention of Finn, who was very thoughtful in providing a birthday cake for Marty and taking my wife on a motor scooter when her knees would not allow for her to ride bicycle.

Would highly recommend Coco Riverside Lodge, and their concept of community tourism. This place is off the beaten path but very worthwhile making the effort to get there. Such a beautiful relaxing setting with a very engaging owner and excellent staff. The community programming that they offer to visitors is amazing and comprehensive.

Our four days at Rocky’s resort in Koh Samui was such a fitting place to end our three week trip. The general manager talked with us numerous times, the staff were so attentive . The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The programming with traditional, live Thai music and dancing, as well as the fire dance show provided excellent entertainment and education.

Everywhere we went the food was of exceptional quality, and quantity. The street food tour in Hanoi our first night was a wonderful way to start the trip. Two cooking classes were also memorable.

All of our van drivers were punctual and safe. They helped us to feel relaxed in the midst of very chaotic traffic.

At the end of our travels, we commented that there was nothing that we would change about this trip. It was obvious that Realistic Asia and Hien had understood our priorities for travel: people, culture, nature, and education.

Would highly recommend Realistic Asia and their talented team to craft a Southeast Asia trip.

The itinerary and our travel experiences were outstanding in every way. From the drivers who met us with punctuality, to our local guides, and all the people we interacted with at our places of lodging, we were treated with utmost kindness, respect, and friendliness. Everyone was very professional, and seemed to have our best interest at heart.
Our guides were skilled, knowledgeable, efficient, interactive, friendly, and very supportive. Jun in Hanoi. Quoc in Ninh Binh. Fin in Hochi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Kat in Bang Kok. Every one of them, stellar guides.
In every instance, our lodging was comfortable, and offered an excellent accommodation for overnight stays.
I especially enjoyed Coco Riverside Lodge. What a beautiful place along the river in a lovely tropical setting!
I also loved Rocky’s in Koh Samui. The staff were excellent. At Coco Riverside and Rocky’s we had the priviledge of interacting with the owner (Coco Riverside) and the General Manager (Rocky’s). Many personal touches made our visit at these places memorable.
I’ll mention again that the itinerary was very well planned and included many places of interest. Spending the final four days of our trip on Koh Samui was an excellent plan!! Being able to get out into the villages and interact with people and their culture was a highlight for me.
All the 26 modes of transportation made the experience enjoyable and quite varied!!
The food was amazing!!! Always ample. In fact, at times there was too much food and it made me sad to think it might be wasted.
The vans offered very comfortable travel and always had cold water available and often cold wipes. (It was very hot and humid!!) The drivers were always on time or early and safe.
Honestly, I wouldn’t change anything about our itinerary. I enjoyed every thing we did! The pacing was good for me. The time spend at each place seemed just about right!!
I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!! I’m not sure what would have made it better. We learned a lot. Ate the best food. Had the best accommodations, Had knowledgeable and experienced guides. I’ll be thinking about this experience for a long time. Our group of four made many wonderful memories.
Kimkim and Realistic Asia are top notch travel experts and planners. I felt well supported and was glad to know that we had someone to contact if necessary. Would highly recommend!!
Thank you. Thank you, for this unforgettable travel experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel & Spa

Hanoi

Comfortable. Great buffet breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the middle of old town Hanoi.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Gateway Inn Pu Luong

Great views from the hotel balcony and our room.

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Amour Cruise

A fun way to see more of VietNam.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Acnos Grand Hotel

Ho Chi Minh

Great location.

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Coco Riverside Lodge

Don’t miss staying at this place!!! What a beautiful, delightful location and fantastic staff. Enjoyed ALL the experiences we had starting our from this hotel. The grounds are so lovely. Peaceful. Quiet. Great staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Located along the river in a well cared for tropical environment.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Silom Serene Hotel

Bangkok

Great location. Large comfortable rooms. Professional, accommodating staff.

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Location

Staff

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Rocky's Boutique Resort

Amphur Koh Samui, Suratthani

The food was fabulous. The pools were great. A fantastic location right at the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The staff were outstanding and very professional. Had several lovely conversations with the hotel General Manager. So happy to have four nights here!!

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Activity Reviews

Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour

Hanoi

We dove right into the food scene. What a great way to begin the trip with this excellent introduction to the food. A highlight.

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Hanoi Fullday City Tour with Train Track Coffee Enjoying

Hanoi

Informative. Exciting.

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Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Vietnam

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Pu Luong Full Day Easy Rider - Caving | Riding | Swimming

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

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Explore Pu Luong Iconic Rice Terrace & Local Brocade (Excursions)

Vietnam

It was wonderful to see the countryside up close. Learned a lot about local culture.

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Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

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Samui Elephant Home

Vietnam

This was a highlight and so worth the time!! Inspiring to see the way the elephants were cared for! The lunch they served was unexpected and was wonderful!!

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Explore The Lush Countryside Of The Mekong Delta (3D2N)

Vietnam

A highlight. Biking….Such a great way to experience the countryside.

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