Dat Nguyen

Our recent trip with KimKim was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a team that went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout the entire journey. Let me tell you about some of the exceptional individuals who made our experience truly unforgettable!

Ms. Belle, our tour guide for our first day, left a lasting impression. Despite her limited time with us, she made herself available on WhatsApp to assist in coordinating our drivers... read more

Our recent trip with KimKim was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a team that went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout the entire journey. Let me tell you about some of the exceptional individuals who made our experience truly unforgettable!

Ms. Belle, our tour guide for our first day, left a lasting impression. Despite her limited time with us, she made herself available on WhatsApp to assist in coordinating our drivers for the following days. Her warmth and helpfulness were evident from the start, always greeting us with a cheerful "Good Morning." Ms. Belle's dedication and willingness to go the extra mile made us feel welcomed and supported throughout our trip.

And then there was Ms. Aurora, who accompanied us for an entire day in Bangkok. Her commitment to our comfort and satisfaction was evident from the moment we met her. Despite the scorching sun, she had wipes ready for us and ensured we stayed hydrated with refreshing water. Ms. Aurora's flexibility was truly remarkable, as she effortlessly adjusted our itinerary to accommodate our preferences, even managing to fit in a delightful lunch at a local restaurant. Her expertise and knowledge as a tour guide were apparent, making our time with her educational and enjoyable.

One of the aspects that impressed us most about KimKim was the consistency in their services. The drivers were punctual, always arriving within a 10-minute window.

We wholeheartedly recommend KimKim to fellow travelers seeking a professional and reliable travel agency!

We had a truly memorable time in Cambodia and Vietnam. As I am travel writer and travel blogger, I carefully evaluated every aspect of our trip.

We had amazing service from Dat throughout the planning stages. He was cognizant of our needs and met all our requests. He was also in contact with us during the trip and responded to two text messages we left him despite the time difference. We were really impressed with his expertise, knowledge and suggestions.We were delighted and very... read more

We had a truly memorable time in Cambodia and Vietnam. As I am travel writer and travel blogger, I carefully evaluated every aspect of our trip.

We had amazing service from Dat throughout the planning stages. He was cognizant of our needs and met all our requests. He was also in contact with us during the trip and responded to two text messages we left him despite the time difference. We were really impressed with his expertise, knowledge and suggestions.We were delighted and very surprised that Dat was even able to add a couple of excursions that we requested him to handle when we were actually on the trip. We will certainly recommend Dat to all future travelers. He was just terrific.

We were only disappointed about one thing: when we requested Dat to make the airline check-in baggage payment on our behalf with the promise that we would reimburse him (as we were unable to do it online for technical reasons), he never responded to us at all. A simple No on his part would have sufficed and we would not have been kept hanging. Fortunately, we were able, eventually, to handle the matter on our own, but we do wish he had conveyed his thoughts to us on this issue (even if it would have involved a refusal because Kimkim does not handle international airline bookings).

We loved the hotels, the lavish breakfasts, the polite and efficient services of the pick-up staff and drivers everywhere. However, I do need to say that we had a very hard time understanding what the guides were saying. Either their English was too poor or their accents were too heavy. I do to know if you are able to vet and approve of the guides or not; but we lost out on a whole lot of commentary because the majority of our guides were sub-standard. Yes, they were helpful and obliging, but their verbal communication was very disappointing. We were happy that we had carried a lot of photocopied material with us from our own guide books and this information supplemented the meagre commentary we received from our guides.

All said, our trip was memorable and most enjoyable. For all these reasons, we will continue to use Kimkim for all our travel needs in the future and will also recommend your company warmly to everyone who wishes to travel. Many thanks for all your assistance. You made our travels in Cambodia and Vietnam a real pleasure and completely trouble-free.

Hotel Review

Harmony Saigon

Ho Chi Minh

Excellent hotel. Beautifully located. The welcome drink (ginger-lemon) was wonderful, There was a free mini-bar (beer) in the room (which few hotels provide), breakfast was amazing and service was superb.

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Staff

They were courteous and charming and very helpful.

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Activity Review

Siem Reap Arrival - Floating market visit

Siem Reap

Did not appeal too much. Not really much to see, other than the boat ride on the Tonle Sap River.

Quality of Experience

The place itself leaves one unmoved. Nothing to do with the service which was very good. The boat ride was fun, but the site has nothing much to recommend it.

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Transport

Dat was incredibly responsive as we were planning the trip, as we went through 4 iterations before settling on a final itinerary. And during the trip when there was a hiccup, he was quick to be responsive and made mid trip adjustments. He was clear about all that was included and set us up with fantastic hotels and guides. We learned so much about Vietnam and the wonderful people who live there.

Our 8 day trip to Vietnam was an action packed adventure. We got to do a tour of Hanoi, an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, a trip to Hoi An and to spend a few nights in Ho Chin Mhin. We found our quides Cuong, Ly and Tony to be very personable and friendly and very informative. The Pandora cruise ship had a very high standard of accommodation. My advice to anyone with children who may be fussy eaters to bring some food staples like bread etc as there isn’t much alternative choices to the... read more

Our 8 day trip to Vietnam was an action packed adventure. We got to do a tour of Hanoi, an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, a trip to Hoi An and to spend a few nights in Ho Chin Mhin. We found our quides Cuong, Ly and Tony to be very personable and friendly and very informative. The Pandora cruise ship had a very high standard of accommodation. My advice to anyone with children who may be fussy eaters to bring some food staples like bread etc as there isn’t much alternative choices to the Vietnamese food on board the cruise. I thought the Vietnamese food provided was of high standard and loved the cookery demonstration on board. The accommodations chosen in Hanoi ( Somerset Grand Hanoi) , Hoi An ( Riverside resort and Spa) and Ho Chin Mhin were very suitable for a family of 5 and we were happy with them overall. The breakfast facility in the Somerset Chancellor Court in Ho Chin Mhin was not great although the 3 bedroom apartment itself was spacious and very comfortable. I found the whole trip very good, the highlights for me were the visit to the Ethnology museum in Hanoi, the Hoi A memories show, the Cu chi tunnels and the war museum in Ho Chin Mhin. Dat worked with us and provided us with the tailor made itinerary. He provided short notice assistance when we needed it which was a great reassurance to us. The transfers and pick ups were always on time and of very high standard. Overall we were very happy with our KimKim experience and we would use them again.

Hotel Reviews

Somerset Grand Hanoi

Great central Location. 3 bedroom clean and comfortable apartment with nice swimming pool. Good base for Hanoi tour. Good breakfast.

La Pandora Cruises

Hai Phong

Beautiful cruise ship. High standard accommodation. Good food. Enjoyable activities.

Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa

Boutique type hotel , nice comfortable rooms, quaint. Lovely breakfast, nice swimming pool, very good location.

Somerset Chancellor Court Ho Chi Minh City

3 bedroom Apartment was spacious and very comfortable. Shop on ground floor. We didn’t get a chance to try out swimming pool and gym. Breakfast provided by adjacent diner on ground floor was not to the same high standard as the apartment.

Activity Reviews

Explore the History and Beauty of Hanoi - Full Day Sightseeing

Hanoi

Cuong was a brilliant friendly and informative guide. Loved the Ethnology museum in particular and the Temples and Pagodas.

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Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Very interesting providing unique insights to Hanoi

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Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

Luxury cruise boat. Fantastic accommodation. Enjoyable activities. Vietnamese food good but set menu. Advice bring some food staples such as bread if bringing children who might not eat the food on board. Can purchase drinks.

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

Vietnam

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Hoi An Biking And Fishing Experience

Hoi An

Ly was a fun and friendly guide and we really enjoyed our day. Loved the crab fishing, our tour and the memories show.

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Enjoy Hoi An Memories Show

Hoi An

Brilliant. Highlight of trip

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Hoi An Sightseeing (N)

Hoi An

Ly was a great guide, friendly personable and flexible.

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Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing trip with Tony our guide. Very knowledgable and friendly and personable. One of our highlights of our trip.

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Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Great tour with Tony our guide. We loved the war museum. One of the highlights of our trip.

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Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)

Ho Chi Minh City

An amazing day on the Mekong delta with Tony our guide. Very interesting to see the industries on the delta, how coconuts are used to make sweet treats, sampling the honey tea and having lunch.

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Dat did a great job listening to our likes and what we were looking for on our trip. We booked our trip with very little notice and he created a trip we will talk about for years! His team met all our bucket list items. I can not express enough how great our guides were. They took such good care of us. Our drivers made getting places easy. Our hotel locations were spot on for being close to anything we wanted to do, or getting to any place easily. It was an amazing trip. Thank you! read more

Dat did a great job listening to our likes and what we were looking for on our trip. We booked our trip with very little notice and he created a trip we will talk about for years! His team met all our bucket list items. I can not express enough how great our guides were. They took such good care of us. Our drivers made getting places easy. Our hotel locations were spot on for being close to anything we wanted to do, or getting to any place easily. It was an amazing trip. Thank you!

I was very nervous about booking through an online company, as I have travelled before with well known companies. From the moment Dat contacted me, and asked what we wanted to do, his suggestions were all fantastic, and we nervously booked through him, on Version 6 of his planning. We were relieved when we landed in Vietnam, and there was someone with my name on a board waiting….then this happened every flight, or even day tour guides etc…they were all there waiting for us, usually about 10... read more

I was very nervous about booking through an online company, as I have travelled before with well known companies. From the moment Dat contacted me, and asked what we wanted to do, his suggestions were all fantastic, and we nervously booked through him, on Version 6 of his planning. We were relieved when we landed in Vietnam, and there was someone with my name on a board waiting….then this happened every flight, or even day tour guides etc…they were all there waiting for us, usually about 10 minutes early on each day. I could highly recommend Dat to anyone wanting to travel to Vietnam…he didn’t miss a thing…I just hope he gets paid well, because we did spend a lot on tipping all his guides and drivers that he had booked, so hoping he does get rewarded for his wonderful work.
Thank you so much Dat…very happy first time online customers!
Lindy and Greg Scott

Hotel Reviews

Mekong Lodge

Another great experience, possibly would not repeat, but wonderful to see on first trip.

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Prague Saigon Hotel

Good location for tourists, just near Walking Street (pub street), and also close to big market.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very handy to everything

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Halong Aquamarine Cruise

Ha Long

Another great place to stay for one night on Halong Bay…great big bedroom…lovely food etc.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Well we sailed around Halong Bay

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Mina Hanoi Hotel

Hanoi

Another fantastic location chosen by Dat…

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very central again…he chose so well

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Cleanliness & Comfort

ÊMM Hotel Hue

2 nights spent here were most enjoyable…the only place we did get ripped off by a taxi driver for going only 2 blocks, as we mixed up the map of where we were headed!!

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Phu Thinh Boutique Hotel & Spa

6 great nights spent here…very relaxing and once again very central to walk anywhere. Even the restaurant owner opposite this hotel became our personal taxi whenever we wanted to go to beaches or tailors etc.

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Adora Art Hotel

Another perfect location…we did end up finding it great to get around HCMC from here. Staff were very helpful, but the markets and great shops were all within 5-10 minutes walk

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Activity Reviews

Hanoi Half Day City Tour and Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Really enjoyed Hanoi…the food tour was great, trying traditional foods in several places.

Quality of Experience

B

Food

Everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We found the Vietnamese people so lovely, even though we struggled with some accents!

Transport

All transport was a wonderful minivan for the four of us.

Day Trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc - Joint in tour

Hanoi

Another wonderful experience…they are amazing how they row these boats with their feet.

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Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class

Hanoi

Another fantastic experience…going to local market…then going to Chins home to help prepare our large lunch…then a walk around her village to friends homes, who grow/make different things…then onto a tea factory. (Unfortunately, we all did get the runs for a couple of days following this day…so not blaming anything really!)

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Hanoi - Halong Bay (Aquamarine Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

Another great trip to Halong Bay…they even brought me a birthday cake out and sang to me…which was a lovely touch….and then also to Helen who’s bday was 2 days later.

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Halong Bay - Hanoi (Aquamarine Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

Went sailing to see the wild monkeys in Halong Bay.

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Hue Halfday City Tour (N)

Hue

It’s great to learn a bit about the tradition of the country you are visiting, but half a day is really enough for us in things like this…we did enjoy, but also loved getting back to hotel for a swim.

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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking & Street Food tour (N)

Hoi An

We were taken to museum, temples etc, which are in every town…but still always good to see once. Food was delicious again.

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Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride

Hoi An

Another interesting day, riding through to a fishing village then lunch in a local restaurant again.

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Ho Chi Minh city tour - Cu Chi tunnels - Joint in tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Very moving day…the war remnants museum, then to Cu Chi Tunnels….very sad but interesting to see.

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Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Lodge

Cai Be

Once again a great experience, if I have to be honest, we didn’t love the local singers performing in their home, as it was all in Vietnamese and we couldn’t understand what they were singing etc.. The bike ride itself was good…very interesting life on the island…even funnier for us was seeing the ferry how we got over to island. Then we had a great cooking demonstration back at the lodge.

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Continue Mekong Lodge - Ho Chi Minh City

Cai Be

A wonderful morning …spent at the market and industrial area of Cai Abe…we did enjoy this before heading back to a HCMC where we had a couple of last days to shop.

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We had a wonderful trip to Vietnam and Cambodia - all thanks to Dat and his team. We started planning the trip late and did not have enough time to research and manage everything by ourselves and that's why we started looking for Kimkim's service. And they have delivered!
Each moving part from the itinerary - from the cab pickup to the local tour guide to the accommodations and different recommendations were all to the point and as per expectations and we were able to relax and enjoy the... read more

We had a wonderful trip to Vietnam and Cambodia - all thanks to Dat and his team. We started planning the trip late and did not have enough time to research and manage everything by ourselves and that's why we started looking for Kimkim's service. And they have delivered!
Each moving part from the itinerary - from the cab pickup to the local tour guide to the accommodations and different recommendations were all to the point and as per expectations and we were able to relax and enjoy the trip. Not once were we stranded anywhere waiting for our ride or contact. We had excellent stays at all the hotels too.
When we had specific plans for a day, they helped us manage that as well.
Special mention to our guide in Da Nang, Mr. Tuan, who went above and beyond and came late evening to take my husband to the local hospital when he fell sick. Thank you, Tuan!
Dat, please accept our hearty thanks for helping us manage this trip in a short timeframe without much hitches. We will be using Kimkim's services again.

We had a spectacular trip in Vietnam. Dat, our planning specialist, meticulously planned every detail based on our desired itinerary...even down to anticipating an extended hotel stay due to our late flight plans. His responsiveness extended to being available for calls while we were in Vietnam. There wasn't a single hitch in transportation, and the tours scheduled were fantastic; each of the tour guides were personable, knowledgeable, and flexible.

Hi, as mentioned here's a detailed rundown of our recent Vietnam adventure. Overall, this was a 5 star trip, and your rating reflects that. Dat was first class in terms of his overall approach, responsiveness and knowledge. He knows the country well and we benefitted from his experience. And his English is very good. The logistics on the trip were excellent throughout. We never worried as to whether a guide/driver would show up on time; they were always a few minutes early and went out of... read more

Hi, as mentioned here's a detailed rundown of our recent Vietnam adventure. Overall, this was a 5 star trip, and your rating reflects that. Dat was first class in terms of his overall approach, responsiveness and knowledge. He knows the country well and we benefitted from his experience. And his English is very good. The logistics on the trip were excellent throughout. We never worried as to whether a guide/driver would show up on time; they were always a few minutes early and went out of their way to welcome us. The hotels were generally all good choices for different reasons. But I did not like the Silk Palace in Hue, partly because the hotel has no charm, I was sick (stomach) and the room was too small for the 3 of us. On the guide front, Bobby was the standout. He is very kind/friendly, and attentive while giving us breathing room. The only guide we were not keen on was Quoc in Hoi Ann; he came across as either being not trained as a guide at all or poorly trained. His English was poor, and he simply repeated things when we asked questions as opposed to addressing them/finding out. We also didn't feel that he was necessarily keeping us safe when it came to food. Quoc has good potential, but he needs to be professionally trained. But overall, we would highly recommend KimKim and look fondly on our recent Vietnam adventure.

Activity Reviews

Saigon after dark night food tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing guides and experience. This is a must do!!

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Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration

Vietnam

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Food

Second eco lodge sucked. So this is less about the food and more about the food at the hotel.

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

Ha Long Bay

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Great communication from Dat while planning our trip - he made useful suggestions and booked everything. Hotels, the cruise, the tours, and the guides were great! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in visiting Hanoi and north Vietnam. read more

Great communication from Dat while planning our trip - he made useful suggestions and booked everything. Hotels, the cruise, the tours, and the guides were great! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in visiting Hanoi and north Vietnam.

Hotel Reviews

Soleil Hanoi Boutique Hotel

Excellent service and breakfast (made to order pho and eggs!). Small but serviceable gym. Rooms are well-provisioned, with good bathroom placement, plug locations, and amenities. Single elevator can be a hindrance when very busy, but not usually an issue. Small infinity pool on rooftop with staffed bar, seating area, and bathroom.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to old town sights/restaurants

Staff

Excellent service

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable

La Pandora Cruises

Hai Phong

Excellent facilities, food, and activities. Enthusiastic tour guide and staff. Clarity of schedule could be a bit better, but that could be the individual guide. Shuttle from Hanoi comfortable and safe. Cabins on the boat are well-designed and comfortable.

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Activity Review

Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Quang took us to amazing places! Highly highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially with Quang.

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Amazing. We are a family of four with 2 boys 6 and 9 planning a trip with a tight 14 day timeline to north and south vietnam and Cambodia. We wrestled with whether to choose KimKim because it is significantjy more expensive than do it yourself tour making. But after the tour I would say for our needs it as the nearly perfect solution. There was no time or frustration lost in organising details like hotels, guides and transportation. Each of the guides was nearly perfectly suited for us - they... read more

Amazing. We are a family of four with 2 boys 6 and 9 planning a trip with a tight 14 day timeline to north and south vietnam and Cambodia. We wrestled with whether to choose KimKim because it is significantjy more expensive than do it yourself tour making. But after the tour I would say for our needs it as the nearly perfect solution. There was no time or frustration lost in organising details like hotels, guides and transportation. Each of the guides was nearly perfectly suited for us - they were passionate about their work and their country and understood how to adjust to the needs of kids. What we saw, who we met, what we tasted, what we learned was a life changing experience.

Our only criticism would be that some of the hotels weren’t great given how much we paid for the trip. It is true that we asked for three star but the hotels selected in Saigon in particular was not great; the picture linked suggested that the Emm hotel had a pool and it did not which is a big deal for kids in this steaming hot city of glass and cement.

I think Siem Reap was the favourite part but there were we incredible parts at every stop of the trip.

The service provided both prior to and during our trip was exceptional. The KimKim team is knowledgeable, organised and reliable. The team understood our high needs especially given that we were travelling with small children (3 and 6 years old). Thank you for welcoming us and making this trip such a beautiful memory. read more

The service provided both prior to and during our trip was exceptional. The KimKim team is knowledgeable, organised and reliable. The team understood our high needs especially given that we were travelling with small children (3 and 6 years old). Thank you for welcoming us and making this trip such a beautiful memory.

We really enjoyed the trip and wish could stay longer to see more of the beautiful place. We love the places we visited, the foods, the hotel and the guides. The guides ( Tu in Hanoi, Mr. Dzung in Hue And Hoi An, Mr. Minh in Hoi An, And Tony in HCMC were all very knowledgeable of the history of the places we visited. We learned so much about Vietnam and the culture.
Mr. Nguyen, our driver in Hue And Hoi An
Was very nice and helpful.

Hanoi is very nice city, clean with a lot of... read more

We really enjoyed the trip and wish could stay longer to see more of the beautiful place. We love the places we visited, the foods, the hotel and the guides. The guides ( Tu in Hanoi, Mr. Dzung in Hue And Hoi An, Mr. Minh in Hoi An, And Tony in HCMC were all very knowledgeable of the history of the places we visited. We learned so much about Vietnam and the culture.
Mr. Nguyen, our driver in Hue And Hoi An
Was very nice and helpful.

Hanoi is very nice city, clean with a lot of lakes and beautiful flowers.
Halong Bay is very beautiful, we couldn’t get enough of the scenery. Hoi An is a very nice city, and peaceful , we love our bike ride through the rice padi field , visiting organic Farm and had Bamboo boat ride along the water coconut tree.
Mekong Delta is another experience, we love the bike ride in the Village, seeing all kind fruit trees, visiting local local people making hand craft from water Hyacinth and Banana midrib. Then listen to the Vietnamese song. We love our Bamboo boat ride along the Creek.

I think overall Vietnam is very beautiful Country.

Dat did a very good job in combining sightseeing, history and eco tour. He was always standby and always there to help us with any questions we had. He made sure everything went smoothly and made sure we enjoyed our stay. He always checked on us to see if everything went well.

We highly recommend Realistic Asia , especially Dat as the Travel Specialist, who designed our trip.

We will sure come back to see more places in Vietnam and will asked Dat to design our trip again.

Cảm ơn Dat! Hẹn gặp lại

Hotel Reviews

Dal Vostro Hotel & Spa

Hanoi

Good breakfast And friendly staffs

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Halong Aquamarine Cruise

Ha Long

The door to the Balcony needs to be repaired , it has big gap.

Location

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The staffs in the dining room were friendly

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ÊMM Hotel Hue

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Staff

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Phu Thinh Boutique Hotel & Spa

Very nice room , but breakfast wasn’t that good. Shuttle bus needs to have longer hours.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Can walk to Old Town

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed is very comfortable and spacious

Êmm Hotel Saigon

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Mekong Lodge

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Activity Reviews

Explore the History and Beauty of Hanoi - Full Day Sightseeing

Hanoi

Loves the lakes and the Museum of Etnicity

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tu is very friendly, fun and knowledgeable

Transport

Hanoi - Halong Bay (Aquamarine Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

Beautiful scenery. Shuttle from Halong Bay back to the hotel was not on time. The driver came very late.

Quality of Experience

Food

The egg coffee was very good

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The manager and the tour operator was lack of Information . They couldn’t give answer on the problem that we had. The tour operator wasn’t very knowledgable giving explanation on Hang Sung Sot cave. The Kitchen staffs were friendly.

Transport

The driver came very late to take us back to the hotel. We had plane to catch and have to ask the travel specialist to solve the problem.

Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing (N)

Hue

Quality of Experience

K

Food

It’s home cooking meal, delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr. Dzung is very informative And knowledgeable . We learned a lot from him. Mr. Nguyen, the driver is very nice and helpful.

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Hoi An Walking Tour

Hoi An

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Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride

Hoi An

Love the bike ride , visit to Oganic farm and the Bamboo boat ride.

Quality of Experience

Food

Love the Banana flower dish and the Phuong Bahn mi

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr. Minh is very easy going and fun.

Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tony is very knowledgeable and informative. We learned a lot about the History of HCMC.

Transport

Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Lodge

Cai Be

Love the bike ride through the Village . Learned about the local hand craft and saw a lot of fruit trees.

Quality of Experience

Food

Love the fish and the Banana flower dish

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tony Will make sure we learned about life in Mekong Delta. He is very knowlageable about life in Mekong Delta

Transport

Continue Mekong Lodge - Ho Chi Minh City

Cai Be

Love the ride on Bamboo boat along the Creek, Listening to traditional music. Learn about the making of rice paper, rice pop , Banana candy and tried honey tea

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I had a big issue this trip that could have ruined my whole holiday. But Dat offered me comfort, support and was able to solve it in the fastest way possible insuring that I had a great trip. Thank you to the whole Kim Kim trip for the great care! read more

I had a big issue this trip that could have ruined my whole holiday. But Dat offered me comfort, support and was able to solve it in the fastest way possible insuring that I had a great trip. Thank you to the whole Kim Kim trip for the great care!

Activity Reviews

Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)

Vietnam

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Banteay Srei sightseeing tour - Tonle Sap River (N)

Siem Reap

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Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia wasn’t on the top of my priority list, however when my sister suggested it I went with it. Dat our travel advisor put together a beautiful itinerary for us to discover Vietnam (Saigon, Hoi An) and Cambodia (Siem Reap, Pnom Pen - excuse the spelling) in a way where you get a taste of everything like a tasting menu at a Michelin star restaurant. In the preparation for the trip he was extremely helpful in explaining what each activity brought to the trip and... read more

Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia wasn’t on the top of my priority list, however when my sister suggested it I went with it. Dat our travel advisor put together a beautiful itinerary for us to discover Vietnam (Saigon, Hoi An) and Cambodia (Siem Reap, Pnom Pen - excuse the spelling) in a way where you get a taste of everything like a tasting menu at a Michelin star restaurant. In the preparation for the trip he was extremely helpful in explaining what each activity brought to the trip and organized everything (tours, internal flights and meals), he also made sure we had some free time so that we could further explore things we wanted. Dat was very patient with us because we took time to confirm everything and on top of this there were no hiccups on the way, the guides and drivers were always there when they needed to be and really took good care of us! Honestly Dat was amazing!

Activity Reviews

Ho Chi Minh City Vespa Food Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Best way to explore Saigon

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Explore the Mekong Delta

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Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)

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So charming! Must do!

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This is our first time using kimkim for our travel. We were a little hesitant to go with travel agencies but wanted try it out on this trip since we could not find any local specialists for our Thailand visit. Kimkim and our local specialist Dat came through and made this trip a memorable one. We enjoyed the trip and Dat was just a WhatsApp call away through our entire trip. We were able to reach him any time of the day and he was ready to help us right away. Thanks Dat for that. It made us... read more

This is our first time using kimkim for our travel. We were a little hesitant to go with travel agencies but wanted try it out on this trip since we could not find any local specialists for our Thailand visit. Kimkim and our local specialist Dat came through and made this trip a memorable one. We enjoyed the trip and Dat was just a WhatsApp call away through our entire trip. We were able to reach him any time of the day and he was ready to help us right away. Thanks Dat for that. It made us feel safe and secure while traveling without having to worry about where to go, who to meet and what our next destination would be.
We were in Bangkok for 2 days, Chiang Mai for 2 days and Koh Yao Yai for 3 days. The itinerary was just right. Not too full and not too empty. We all enjoyed the visit to the Doi Inthanon National park and the elephant sanctuary the most. The local guides in Bangkok and Chiang Mai were very knowledgeable and were able to guide us to all places and explain the history and provide context. If only we were able to secure our overnight train tickets to Chaing Mai from Bangkok, it would have been a perfect visit for us.
After Bangkok and Chiang Mai, our expectations were raised for the relaxing visit to Koh Yao Yai but was a little underwhelmed. We shared our thoughts on this to Dat and he immediately contacted the resort and did his best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Thanks again for your prompt action on this Dat. Much appreciated.
Overall we enjoyed this trip to Thailand and we will be recommending Kimkim and Dat to our friends and families.
Some recommendations for future travelers to Thailand:
1. It would be good to have some input before the travel on what type of dress to pack. Especially if we are visiting temples, we need to get long pants for women.
2. Bangkok traffic is notorious. We felt that we spent a lot of time in traffic going to various places.
3. Flying between destinations takes away nearly half day in each airport visit. Overnight trains preferable where possible.

Hotel Reviews

Century Park Hotel

Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

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White Boutique Hotel and Spa

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Baan Taranya Resort, Koh Yao Yai

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There were boats moored at the beaches. The beaches had low tide every single day of our visit making playing the beach for kids next to impossible.

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Tour (join-in) - Doi Suthep Hill (N)

Chiang Mai

It's a family experience not to be missed. The elephants were super friendly and the staff were very knowledgeable and accommodative.

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Day trip to Ayutthaya (N)

Bangkok

The guide was very knowledgeable and patiently explained the history behind the palace, ruins and temple in Ayutthaya. The trip back to and from Bangkok was very long. We felt that we spent more time on the road than actually visiting places in Ayutthaya.

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Damnern Saduak Floating Market - City tour (N)

Bangkok

The long tail boat ride to this market was fun. The market itself was very vibrant and one of a kind.

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Day trip to Doi Inthanon Hill (N)

Chiang Mai

The hike in the national forest was a highlight of this trip. We all enjoyed it the most. The weather was also perfect. Visit to the waterfall and the temple was also very good.

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Dat was amazing and was always quick to assist in our planning and final execution of our last minute trip to Vietnam. After seeing enough videos and reading about the typical pitfalls encountered by tourists in Vietnam, we decided to go with kimkim and coordinate with Realistic Asia in planning a two week trip through the cities and rural areas of Vietnam.

Our trip began in Hanoi and ended in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), with Hoi An, Ha Long Bay and Phu Quoc as stops along the way. Our... read more

Dat was amazing and was always quick to assist in our planning and final execution of our last minute trip to Vietnam. After seeing enough videos and reading about the typical pitfalls encountered by tourists in Vietnam, we decided to go with kimkim and coordinate with Realistic Asia in planning a two week trip through the cities and rural areas of Vietnam.

Our trip began in Hanoi and ended in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), with Hoi An, Ha Long Bay and Phu Quoc as stops along the way. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us individual attention throughout our tours. One tour guide, Hue, should be mentioned as being particularly kind and going above and beyond what we expected. He was funny, quick with information and connected with us in a way that made us feel comfortable. He shared his personal experiences and gave us a guided tour that felt authentic and gave us insight into a country that has always fascinated us.

During one part of our trip, we discovered that the bicycles were not the type that my wife was comfortable with and Dat was able to change our itinerary at the last minute and adjusted that day to accommodate. While this change could have incurred additional fees to our trip, Dat and his company made the changes without any further charges. We were grateful and surprised by their generosity.

All the hotels we stayed in were beautiful and luxurious in their accommodations. The one hotel, La Siesta Group, deserves special mention for their friendly and professional staff. Ms. Ngoc in the La Siesta Hotel was particularly helpful in getting a last minute birthday cake ready for my wife and with her help, capped off a great day, better with her coordination of the birthday cake.

Dat checked in with us during the entire trip and made sure that we were taken care of and answered all my questions before and during the trip. We were sure we would enjoy our trip, but with his planning, it was just a great experience with all the drivers and the tour guides taking us everywhere and making sure our experience was seamless and memorable.

We're grateful for Realistic Asia and Dat for making this last minute trip a reality and will definitely consider another trip with them, if we make plan another trip into this beautiful country.

Thank you Dat and Realistic Asia!