Realistic Asia

Kim Kim knows how to plan a trip! Our tour in northern Vietnam was impeccably arranged with seamless pickups and transfers. All the local guides were amazing and knowledgeable. The scenery and activities we experienced were spectacular. Ashley, the KimKim coordinator, stayed in close touch every day by WhatsApp to ensure our trip was going well. Five stars!

Our visit to Vietnam and the support getting around was absolutely excellent. The initial planning was handled so professionally that any concerns we had were immediately taken care of and then once we were on our vacation any problems we had were instantly corrected. An example of this is on the second night we were on a sleeper bus which was incredibly uncomfortable. We were scheduled to take three more nights of this form of transportation on our itinerary.
We contacted our team and alternate transportation was made immediately to us.

The guides we had for our trip were excellent. Unfortunately I am not very good at names nor writing down their Vietnamese names, needless to say we were delighted with all guides that were provided. Not only were they excellent sources of information but they made sure we were having a good time. The personnel assigned to us were a pleasure to be with. I cannot sa& lucky we were to have this service for this adventure.

We loved our trip!
We would 100% recommend Kimkim and Ashley.

Ashley was in contact with us every step of the way, always providing just the right amount of information, and she was incredibly quick to make adjustments when we decided to add two extra tours.

Our tour guide Bao in Sapa was our favorite, though each guide we met was unique and shared not only details about the sights but also insights into the Vietnamese way of life and thinking. The rice fields, Fansipan, and the waterfalls were breathtaking. However, the Ecolodge (our hotel in Sapa) was a bit disappointing—there was a lot of humidity and an unpleasant smell in the rooms.

In contrast, the hotel in Hanoi was fantastic! The rooms were wonderful, and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. We also loved the Jeep tour—it was such fun! The only thing we would have added was a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

The cruise in Ha Long Bay was perfect! The crew made everything fun and easy-going while still being very professional. The rooms were absolutely dreamy.

A special thank you to Ashley for immediately rearranging our bus when we mentioned it wasn’t convenient—she made everything so smooth.

Da Nang wasn’t our favorite stop. While the hotel was excellent and the spa there was amazing, we felt the city itself didn’t have as much to offer. We’d recommend staying two days in Da Nang and adding one more day in Hoi An instead, which was lovely. Our guide in Hoi An did a fantastic job, listened to our needs, and tailored the experience perfectly.

Saigon was a revelation! The Vespa tour was one of the absolute highlights of our trip—the guides there spoke the best English of all and made the experience unforgettable. All the tours and guides in Saigon were excellent.

Overall, every airport transfer was on time and seamless, all the hotels were in great locations, and thanks to Kimkim and Ashley, the only thing we had to worry about was having fun!

Hotel Review

La Casta Cruise

Halong

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Saigon By Night - Street Food Tour By Vespa (Updated)

Ho Chi Minh City

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our guide, Mai in Hanoi was amazing! She was super knowledgeable about the culture and history of Vietnam. We learned so much from her. She was always prompt with our drivers and kept us on schedule without feeling rushed.
Our guide, Zo Zo in Sapa was also a fabulous guide. We did a six mile trek with her and she was great in giving us the lifestyle of the Vietnamese in the mountains. We also went to the temples on top of indochina. Amazing trip!

My reviews are the same as my wife, Bettie Choi Mei LIm - whom I believe as already submited hers quite a while ago. I agree completely what she has written.

This trip to North Vietnam arranged by KimKim was more than we could have asked for! Every amenity, the hotels, the transport and the guides - MIA in Hanoi and ZoZo in Sa Pa were amazing, informative, accommodating and fun. We travelled to Hanoi, SaPa, and Ha Long Bay. The food was excellent everywhere and they provided bottled water at every turn. We had many activities that KimKim arranged and they all were fantastic. We love Kim Kim and Ashley!!