Kimkim Trip Reviews for Vietnam

I can’t say enough about how great our trip was. From planning the trip ahead of time Dat was incredibly helpful in helping me narrow down the highlights of what we could see in our short one week stay in Vietnam. We were able to see the south, central and northern Vietnam in a weeks worth of time. Our tour guides were all great from Duc in Saigon who has great historical knowledge and insight to Vihn in Hoi An and Victor in Northern Vietnam. We had a chance to see highlights in the big cities and also experience the country side. The hotels that were booked for us were all really nice. I was traveling with two of my kids and we were able to have two rooms always side by side. All the restaurants we went to from little places in the countryside to to bigger cities were great. It was an unforgettable experience! I hope my kids will remember this trip with fondness and as an unforgettable adventure .

Ha was very attentive and helpful. She responded to my messages quickly. I enjoyed working with her.

Hotel Reviews

Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi

The service was outstanding! Everyone was very kind. The breakfast was excellent. Loved the location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It’s in a little area that is quiet.

Staff

Super kind, helpful, prompt

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean hotel

Au Lac Charner Hotel

They put us in a room with only one bed. We were supposed to have 2. They brought a roll out bed with an extremely uncomfortable mattress. The service was inconsistent.

Authenticity & Character

A French colonial character

Location

Staff

We couldn’t find one of our our plastic room cards when we checked out and they charged us $10. This seemed ridiculous.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Roll out bed very uncomfortable

Saem Siem Reap Hotel

Siem Reap

Very beautiful space, excellent customer service, amazing spa, fabulous food

Authenticity & Character

Location

It’s a bit out of town and you need to get transportation to get into town. But it’s quiet and worth it!

Staff

Top of the line customer service. Everyone was completely service focused and so friendly and kind!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean!

Activity Reviews

Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)

Ho Chi Minh City

Excellent experience

Quality of Experience

Food

At the restaurant we went to, we had specifically asked for no fish or seafood but were given it anyway

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dinner at Spoon Cafe & Restaurant

Siem Reap

Loved the restaurant and the food. Would love to have heard from someone at the restaurant about more about the restaurant’s special mission.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Prompt and on time

Transport

Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Quality of Experience

Food

It’s “street food” and it was all exceptional

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was excellent!

Transport

It’s a walking tour

Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class

Hanoi

Loved the bike ride ! Really enjoyed the cooking class! Loved talking to the War veteran and seeing his green tea farm!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent guide!

Transport

Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Rural Village - Thai Vi Temple (N)

Vietnam

Beautiful area. I wish we could have rowed our own boat. I wish we would have learned more about the area

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Food

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Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat

Ho Chi Minh City

Excellent. However, I don’t understand why the Cu Chi tunnels would have a shooting range there with people shooting at targets. It’s such an emotional experience to learn and go through the tunnels, so to have people practicing shooting seemed really strange and kind of took away from the experience.

Quality of Experience

Excellent except for the shooting range. Loved going to the tunnels by speed boat!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide for the day was a nice guy but really didn’t have a lot to offer regarding our questions. He was very young and just beginning as a tour guide. It was clear how inexperienced he was.

Transport

Loved the speed boat!

Siem Reap – Angkor Wat

Siem Reap

Fabulous!!!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Visit Hero Rats at APOPO Visitor Center

Siem Reap

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Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing By U.S Jeep

Ho Chi Minh City

Excellent! Especially liked the war remnants museum

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It was our first trip to Vietnam, the planning with Long was unexpectedly easy and flexible. I told him some criteria of places / things we would like to see / do and he would tie everything together with a tour guide and transfers. He came up with a few revisions and Rev 3 was what we have chosen. Long was responsive and made great recommendations. Two and a half weeks prior to our trip my mother-in-law suddenly passed away due to a heart attack, we were not sure if we were able to go because of the funeral etc.. We informed Long of our situation and he was patiently checking in with me to ensure we could recover some of our trip payment if we needed to cancel our trip. Luckily we were able to go and our trip was amazing. Long checked in with us every day to make sure the tour was on track and on schedule. The local tour guide Mr Huy and the driver were wonderful people and we were well taken care of. The Old Quarter in Hanoi was a crazy place full of motorbikes and people. The street food tour was perfect, tried out six different things in one evening and the chicken Binh mi was our favorite. Honestly we were not able to cross the street without our guide in Hanoi. After a couple of days we were fine, we enjoyed the various architectures in Hanoi and we were able to learn more about the history and people of Vietnam from the various museums. The scenery in Ninh Binh at the Trang An complex was breathtaking and the HaLong Bay Indochina Junk cruise was unforgettable. The food was fantastic and the cruise guide CoCo was just so efficient and impressive speaking three different languages. Mr Huy was also very knowledgeable and he told great stories and we enjoyed his company. Our driver was nice too, he was quiet but drove so carefully. We felt safe all the way. Though we were not in the best mood when we started our trip we felt that we were able to regain our energy. As Long said, traveling was one of the best ways to heal and we certainly agreed with him. I must say that we were skeptical about planning our trip via a website and we didn’t know what to expect. But now we would like to thank you for this wonderful experience!

Our 18-day trip was titled "Vietnam: History, Art, and Nature". History is essential to understanding Vietnam -- all our guides were well-versed and shared in a meaningful way. The American War was won by North Vietnam, of course, and the people are proud of defeating a powerful imperial country; this contributes to the pride they feel in how the country has been rebuilt, both North and South. Our understanding was greatly enriched by this. And then the Art part of our trip was also evident everywhere, from formal art museums to the design of lovely tourist items for sale: weavings from the ethnic tribes of the Sapa region and grass place mats from the Mekong Delta. We were introduced to incredibly beautiful Nature in the mountainous region of Sapa as well as in HaLong Bay. Driving between these sites were also spectacular.
Our trip arranger -- Ha, a resident of Hanoi -- listened carefully to what we wanted to experience on our trip. She was easy to communicate with and creative in solving some of the conflicting priorities.
Truly, memories of this trip will last our lifetimes!

We had an excellent trip thanks to Minh, Vu Thuy, our local guides Charlie, Ben , Quyen and Cong (on the boat) .
We had a great trip and was able experience the beautiful culture, history, food , visit with local families. The guides were very knowledgeable , friendly and easy to get along with. This made our trip very memorable and one which we will remember.

Thank you!
Melvin

We are a group of 6 from Australia travelling with 4 adults (including one 82 year old) and three teenagers. We had a lovely tour of Vietnam organised by Hien and Realistic Asia through Kimkim. We visited Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong. We loved every minute of our trip. Our guides were fabulous, specifically Johnny Cuong who took us for three days to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong.

I'd highly recommend every part of our tour. Ha Long Bay on Heritage Cruises was brilliant. La Siesta Hotel in Hanoi was AMAZING. The Vespa Food tour in Ho Chi Minh City was so much fun. Even my 82 year old Mum got on the back of a scooter. We had a cycling experience in the Mekong too which was lovely. The Cu Chi Tunnels were a must see too if you love history.
Hien our travel agent even arranged some flowers for my birthday!

Honestly we were sad to leave Vietnam. Thank you for our lovely holiday!

Great hotels, trip was rushed but we covered a lot in 7 days. Tour guides did speak English -however expectations need to be reset in SouthAsia. We did HoChi Min City, Hoi Ann, Hanoi and Halong Bay - such a beautiful country. We will be back for a more relaxed tour in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Capella Cruise

Halong

Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Hanoi

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Majestic Saigon

Ho Chi Minh

Authenticity & Character

No

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa

Quảng Nam

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hanoi Half Day City Tour (In afternoon)

Hanoi

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Cooking Class at the Red Bridge Cooking School

Hoi An

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Vietnam

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)

Ha Long Bay

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau (Capella)

Ha Long Bay

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our two week vacation in Vietnam was absolutely incredible. My husband Paul and I enjoyed going up and down Vietnam experiencing local food, culture and daily life. Each guide was so incredibly knowledgeable not only about their specific region but the entirety of Vietnam. Ms. Mai was our tour guide in Sa Pa and she was absolutely delightful. She was local to a village in Sa Pa and knew everything about the area. She spoke with us as if we were friends. I didn't care for the lunch provided in Sa Pa on the first day, but the hike through the rice terraces was an absolute delight and the lunch we had in the village was outstanding. The only think I wish we could have had more prep for was what to pack, especially for Sa Pa. We went on an 8.6 mile hike and that would have been nice to have that disclosed to us before we left the U.S. so we could make sure to pack correctly. Thankfully, my husband and I did pack correctly but we did not realize the extensive hike we would be going on. The lunch we had in Hanoi was very flavorful and delicious. It was so much food and we enjoyed every bit of it. Our coordinator Long was an absolute joy to work with. He was so responsive before and during our trip and had everything mapped out meticulously. We never had to worry about where our transfer would be or how to get ahold of our tour guide. He made any sort of anxiety of going to a brand new country wash away because of his careful planning abilities. Another thing that Paul and I would have liked to know ahead of time was the tipping expectations as well as how much cash we should anticipate to exchange. We felt a bit underprepared on that arriving in Vietnam. Nha Trang was beautiful as well, however I wish that we could have gone to a beach that was a bit more relaxing than the one we hung out at. The one we visited was a bit small and didn't have a lot of areas to relax on the actual beach. The snorkeling was amazing though, we truly enjoyed being able to explore the beautiful waters in Nha Trang. Our boat trip in Ha Long Bay was breathtaking but I would say that Ninh Binh was even more breathtaking. We did however enjoy the trip in Ha Long Bay being able to meet other travelers from other countries and enjoy some karaoke that night. For the boat trip in Ha Long Bay I would have paid more though for a five star experience. The boat we went on was nice but there were some things that I think could have been improved upon. I would also suggest a two-night trip in Ha Long Bay. There is so much to explore in Vietnam and Paul and I would definitely go back to explore more of their elephant sanctuaries and caves. Looking forward to booking another vacation with KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

La Siesta Classic Hang Thung

Beautiful hotel to stay in while in Hanoi. The French toast they have in their breakfast buffet is absolutely incredible, best French toast I have ever had. This is centrally located next to where everything is happening in Hanoi. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Truly enjoyed this experience.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adora Art Hotel

Unfortunately not the best experience at this hotel, the bed was very hard, the bath mat in the bathroom had a ton of mold on the bottom of it and the room in general was very small that we booked. The staff was mediocre, did not seem very inviting at all.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Amazing Sapa

Sa Pa

I wish we could have seen more, but the fog was so thick we couldn't see the views we paid for. I wish it was disclosed that the views would not be the same in the winter as the summer. The breakfast was ok, there were too many lunch options and not enough breakfast options. There also was not a bar area to hangout in. The actual room we stayed in was comfortable.

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Location

Staff

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Hidden Charm Ninh Binh

Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

I wish we stayed more than one night at the Hidden Charm hotel. This was a beautiful hotel with all the amenities we were looking for. The staff was so friendly and inviting. We would love to go back and stay longer. I loved this hotel room as well, it was large and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not very close to the main strip

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Pandora Cruises

Hai Phong

I wish I could write a rave review about this cruise but was mediocre. There was not enough awake time on the cruise to be able to enjoy and experience it. We hardly got any warning about any excursions that everyone was going out on and it was entirely too early to wake up and run out to an excursion, 6:50am was when the boat was leaving to go to the cave excursion and that was not fun to have to run out of bed scarf breakfast and go out. The bathroom was atrocious. I couldn't bare to go in to use it and any other bathrooms on deck were just as bad, one didn't even have a women's seat. I liked the people I met on this cruise but didn't like the cruise itself.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bathroom smelled so bad the entire time.

Amiana Resort Nha Trang

Five star experience at the Amiana Resort. It's not in a convenient location but you have everything you need at the resort. The staff was friendly and really enjoyed talking to us. I wish there were more food options for dinner, but the breakfast buffet was unreal. They had absolutely everything, and it was very tasty. I wish I stayed the entire time in Nha Trang at this resort.

Authenticity & Character

Beautifully built.

Location

Staff

Very kind people who work here

Cleanliness & Comfort

Incredibly clean and comfortable.

Au Lac Charner Hotel

This breakfast buffet was nothing compared to the others we had during our trip, it was almost zero breakfast food. It was centrally located which was good because I didn't want to hangout at the actual hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was so hard it felt like a rock

Activity Reviews

Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes as this day had a lot of walking around Ho Chi Minh. A wonderful experience and make sure to bring tissues for the Vietnam War Museam.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore The Beauty of Hanoi - Full Day Sightseeing

Hanoi

Visit a few historical places on this day. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking around the city.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing

Sapa

Incredible, amazing, breathtaking and a very difficult hike if you are not accustomed to hiking. This was 8.6 miles of hiking through hills. The beauty was unreal and amazing to see the villages.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mai is the best tour guide.

Transport

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

Vietnam

Truly was in awe in the boat tour, just superb. I loved the lime stone rock structures, they were so beautiful. This is a two hour boat tour that was so gorgeous.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

This was a nice boat cruise but I wish we would have paid more for a fancier boat. There is a 45 minute boat ride from the harbor to the boat though so make sure you prepare for a long transfer boat ride. The bathrooms were really bad on the boat though so keep that in mind too.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Walk To The Love Waterfall And Heaven Gate

Sapa

Visit in August if you want the best views. The fog was so thick we could hardly see any views. We loved the hike to love waterfall and that it was cooler weather though.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mai was the best tour guide.

Transport

Dark and Bright Cave - Ha Long Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

The wake up call for this experience was way too early at 6:50am we had to leave the main cruise boat and go out. My husband and I didn't even get to have breakfast and enjoy the scenery before we had to go out. I really wish we booked two nights to have a more relaxed time.

Quality of Experience

This was a beautiful experience but it was really short.

Food

Missed breakfast because the excursion was too early.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Islands And Snorkeling Tour

Nha Trang

Enjoyed the snorkeling very much but didn't like the beach that we spent time at after the snorkeling. We were also the only ones at the restaurant. we ate at.

Quality of Experience

Food

Squid, shark, and prawns all very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Boat driver did not interact with us at all.

Free Time in Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City

Self-guided walking in Ho Chi Minh is really hard when you have no idea where to walk to or what to see.

Quality of Experience

Everything was top notch , Trang was very professional and diligent in her job.
Very impressed with the transportation modes.
Definity will use Kim Kim again !!

My two week adventure in North Vietnam as a solo traveller in December 2023 was a great success, due in no small part to the services on Long Pham. My particular interest was in the embroidery and textile techniques of the ethnic groups in Vietnam (over 54!), so after a short stay in Hanoi I went to Sapa and then on a 3 day 'trek' (walk, but at times difficult) through rice paddies and villages and was able to see first hand the techniques of the very skilled tribal women as they wove, dyed and embroidered their traditional outfits. The homestays arranged were good, comfortable and very authentic. I spent a further 5 days in Hanoi, with a day trip to Halong Bay on one day. All was wonderful and very well arranged by Long. I changed arrangements during the trip and Long handled everything with immense patience and ease. Finally, I would like to give a shout out to guides: Andy on my vespa food tour of Hanoi, Bach on my full day seeing the sights of Hanoi and Lu on Sapa walking leg. Andy and Bach in particular were very knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam and generous in sharing their personal histories and experiences in modern Vietnam. Terrific holiday. As a solo traveller (older woman) it was important to me to have someone I could contact if needed, and Long was available 24/7. Highly recommended.

We were a group of 8 joining a cruise to Thailand and Vietnam. Most of us have never been to Vietnam and not familiar with any of the landmarks. In addition, because of the geographic location of the ports of calls which shortened the time we had touring, posed challenges. We contacted KimKim whom by chance I saw in an internet advertisement. A tour plan was then devised for us. We are all very happy that we went with KimKim.

Trang, our main agent in Saigon from the very beginning answered all our questions, walked us through the payment process, and was keen to accomdodate all our needs throughout the trip. It was a surprise to us that at all the port of calls we had both an English speaking guide and a driver. The 8 of us sat in a roomy 14-16 seater at every stop, and at Halong Bay we had a private boat just for our group to tour the Bay for six hours. The tours were not overly ambitious and the guides were good in controlling the pace so we never felt rush but were able to see most of what we should see. They, like Trang were very accommodating.

I read many of the KimKim reviews before going with them. I saw that a prevalent complaint in the few negative reviews that the price was higher. We thought that the price we paid was reasonable for the level of service.

If you've never been to a place and have little knowledge of the landmarks and not sure of where to go, and want a higher end experience, I recommend KimKim. Everything is planned for you and your group and you just sit back and enjoy.

We recently returned from an 18-day customized trip to Vietnam with Alex from Realistic Asia, and I cannot express enough how phenomenal and carefree the experience was. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene beauty of Phu Quoc, every moment was meticulously planned with our travel style in mind. And every hotel was not just a place to rest but also a part of the immersive experience that took guesswork out of our travel. The charming boutique in Ninh Binh with the fabulous pool, the trendy hotel in the bustling center of Hanoi and the serene beachfront resort in Phu Quoc were all highlights.

Realistic Asia's local expertise was evident starting with the upfront planning. Alex was patient and knowledgeable crafting our itinerary with the popular tourist spots and insightful details which made each destination unique. In Hanoi, Kuong took us through the heart of the Old Quarter, sharing stories about the city's rich history and culture that you wouldn't find in guidebooks. One of the highlights of the trip was our time in Hoi An, a town that effortlessly blends history and charm. Realistic Asia went above and beyond by making real time changes due to weather for our biking adventure and arranging an amazing cooking class at Red Barn, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the local traditions.

What truly sets Realistic Asia apart is their unparalleled flexibility. Throughout the trip, some of our plans evolved in real-time, and Alex seamlessly adapted to our requests and solved problems real time. Whether it was adjusting our schedule to spend more time on Phu Quock or rearranging our accommodations in Ha Long Bay, Realistic Asia's team demonstrated an impressive ability to cater to our desires on the fly. It felt like we had a personal concierge service at our disposal, always ready to tailor the journey to our preferences.

Our 18-day adventure through Vietnam with Realistic Asia exceeded all expectations and if you're seeking a personalized and unforgettable journey through Vietnam, look no further than Realistic Asia. They don't just provide tours; they create memories that will last a lifetime.

The trip was always going to be difficult as we travelled with a two and four year old. That said, we were a bit disappointed in how the itinerary was planned given that we emphasized multiple times that we were travelling with kids.

For example - There were multiple days of 5 hour round trip driving only to see a monkey or a temple for 45 minutes. It’s impossible to have a two year old sit through all of that. Ultimately we ended up cancelling about half the itinerary

I think Trang did her best when we gave her this feedback, but the service wasn’t as tailored to our situation as we expected it to be having planned it four months in advance and providing all that information about our needs. The itinerary was just basic and didn’t really get altered at all for our needs. Also there was a big issue with Visas, where we weren’t informed that we needed to take care of them or even promoted to do so, so the trip almost didn’t happen at all

On the positive side: the country is beautiful, the hotels were nice, and guide in Hoi An specifically was amazing

The local guides are all professional and catered to our needs, even the drivers. They can be very flexible since we’re a small group. Thank you Trang for all the arrangements

It was an amazing trip from start to finish! Very well thought out and showed us such an interstellar cross section of the country, both the “must see” sights as well as the small out of the way places that many travelers don’t get to see.

Can’t say enough about our guides who were so knowledgeable, friendly and eager to share their country with us. Each deserves a shout out, Dongho, Sơn & Hiếu were each so helpful, fun and took great care of us.

Would be remiss if I didn’t mention the architect of it all, Dat who put this incredible adventure together for us and was with us each step of the way, even from afar. Thank you, thank you, Thank you.!

We will definitely use Kimkim again and in fact they have already put a ski trip together for us in the Dolomites.

Activity Review

Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

The cruise in this other worldly place was one of the highlights of the trip. From the amenities of the boat, friendly crew and excursions, it was fantastic!

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We will never go back to planning a trip without Kim Kim. Kim Kim exceeded our expectations and got us connected with a local travel agent to help us plan our dream vacation. Trang (the local travel agent) listened to our asks and made recommendations based on what we were looking to experience. No matter how many questions or changes we requested Trang provided answers and was never bother by our request. Trang went out of her way numerous times to provide us with multiple options based on what we wanted to experience, see, or eat. She explained pros and cons of each excursion and location we wanted to visit, and even made recommendations based on the weather during that time of the year. We did not have to worry about transportation, food, or safety as it was all planned by Trang. She was very quick at responding and there was no question off limits. She made this trip run smoothly and so memorable, from day 1 to the last day we left Vietnam.

I also planned a surprise engagement and worked with Trang directly to make sure my partner did not find out. She made sure that our hotel knew it was our birthday during the trip even though we never mentioned it. Again, she did all the little things, went above and beyond our asks, and was so knowledgeable! 1000% recommended working with Trang and Kim Kim. Thank you Trang!

Mother/ Daughter Visit to Vietnam was a success thanks to KimKim and Trang.

Trang was extremely helpful from start to finish. Her prompt responses to questions and planning of our itinerary made the entire experience so seamless and easy. Trang made a few recommendations regarding our itinerary that really made our trip more enjoyable. Along our Journey, Trang checked in on us to see how things were going. We greatly appreciated her just reaching out. It was reassuring to know we had a resource for help if we needed it. We ended up getting a food illness during the very end of our trip. Trang and the Guide were very helpful in rearranging our plans and checking in on us to make sure we were okay,

We visited 3 areas in Vietnam and were greeted by 3 separate Guides in each location. All 3 Guides were professional, knowledgeable and flexible to our needs.

Highlights of our trip were the walking tour of Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoi A Visit to the Carpentry Village and the Ancient Town along with the Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh with XO Tours.

Everyone of the drivers and guilds were amazing.

We just came back from a wonderful trip to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We had already booked some of the "must-dos" in Vietnam (like Hanoi, Hạ Long bay, etc.), but had a few extra days so I contacted Kimkim to solicit suggestions. Hien from Realistic Asia replied immediately and suggested to spend some time in Pu Luang and Ninh Binh which is less touristic then Sapa. She organized a fantastic trip including transportation, hotel, and tour guide.
Our time in the Pu Luong are has simply been wonderful! The hotel was great and we really enjoyed all activities. Ni is a fantastic guide. He is obviously very familiar with the area, is passionate about the nature and the people, and he is very easy to get along with. The 15km hike through the forest and indigenous villages was the highlight of our trip. We learned so much about the people and culture, all while enjoying breathtaking landscapes.
We are so grateful to Hien for recommending this tour to us😊
In addition, Hien checked in every day with us to make sure everything was ok. We could not have been in better hands, and I would recommend this wonderful agency to anyone.

What an incredible trip Dat organized for 4 retired friends venturing to Vietnam for the first time! We spent 15 days exploring off the beaten track places with the help of knowledgeable and fun guides who spoke excellent English.: Dongho, Son and Hieu .
I would highly recommend KimKim for the high quality organization and design ( Dat), guides, drivers and location suggestions. It took all the stressors out of travel!