Company Logo for Realistic Asia
Specialists
Reviews for Realistic Asia
Traveler Photos

Realistic Asia

Founded in 2011, Realistic Asia is a full-service tour operator located in Vietnam and well-known for organizing memorable trips with unique and authentic experiences in South East Asia. We are locals and true experts in our destinations. With our local knowledge, we are proud to provide an excellent service and a wide range of activities: from a one-day trip to long multi-country tours; and from a leisure beach break to trekking adventure in jungles.

First–hand Knowledge
Our team have travelled to every corner of our destinations and tried all the activities we offer. We personally check all the places to visit, all the things to do and all accommodations to stay in. Our specialists are always ready to give you comprehensive travel advice no matter what part of Vietnam or Indochina you want to visit and what type of activities you prefer.

Service
We operate on the customer-centric core and continuously work on improving the service. We carefully select and regularly check all the accommodation, transport and activities we offer to our travellers. We have built a strong partnership with our suppliers to provide you with the best service and price. On top of that, we develop our tours based on deep insight knowledge of the visited destination and the latest travel trends.

Sustainability
Realistic Asia shares the values of sustainable tourism and is committed to implementing this concept for our tours at all destinations we serve. We do care about the places we offer to visit as it is our home and we want them to be the same beautiful for future generations.
We are aiming to preserve the environment and cultural heritage of Indochina and it goes throughout the concept of our company. We use local guides at each destination, who have the best knowledge about the area and how to run the tour in the best way for the environment. We support local businesses: we prefer locally owned accommodations and offer our travellers local cuisine meals. As a big part of our contribution to community development, we have created our exclusive day trip - Ba Vi Eco Tour, which is aimed to support the local community and give the travellers deep knowledge about the daily life of Vietnamese villages.
We aim to share with travellers our national values. All our tours are educational and will bring our travellers deep into the local culture. We always do our best to keep a positive experience for our travellers and for local people as well.

Realistic Asia is part of the following groups: Cambodia Travel Agents, Laos Travel Agents, Vietnam Travel Agents

Featured trips & expertise

Top itineraries and travel advice

Recent Trip Reviews for Realistic Asia

Kim Kim knows how to plan a trip! Our tour in...
Vietnam | Oct 9 - Oct 15, 2025

Jenny
Jenny M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
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! Read more

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!

Hotel Reviews
Santa Luxury Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Swan Cruise

This overnight cruise was a highlight of the trip! Felt other worldly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chalcedony Hotel

Great place centrally located!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Oct 16, 2025

Dear Jenny,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for the fantastic five-star rating.

We are truly delighted to hear that your tour in Northern Vietnam was impeccably arranged and that the seamless pickups and transfers made your travel stress-free. We take great pride in our network of amazing and knowledgeable local guides, so your praise for them means a lot!

Your kind mention of me really made my day. We loved helping you explore the spectacular scenery and activities of Vietnam.

We hope to plan your next adventure soon!

Safe travels!
Ashley

Two incredible weekw
Vietnam | Sep 17 - Sep 26, 2025

J
Joseph L.
Wonder Lake, IL | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2025
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...
Read more

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.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Oct 10, 2025

Dear Joseph,

Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday trip in Vietnam with your friend and everything went smoothly.

Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services.It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again!

From Vietnam with love,
Hien

We loved our trip!
Vietnam | Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2025

Sevi
Sevi Y.
Greece | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2025
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... Read more

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
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Saigon By Night - Street Food Tour By Vespa (Updated)
Saigon By Night - Street Food Tour By Vespa (Updated)
Ho Chi Minh City
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Oct 11, 2025

Hello Sevi,

Wow! Thank you so much for this incredible and detailed review. I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you loved your trip and would 100% recommend Kimkim and me!

I'm already using your invaluable feedback—from the Sapa Ecolodge to the Da Nang/Hoi An timing—to improve future itineraries.

Thank you again for trusting us with your adventure. I'd love to help you plan your next unforgettable trip whenever you're ready!

Love,
Ashley

Fantastic itinerary
Vietnam | Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2025

Cheryl
Cheryl M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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!

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Sep 30, 2025

Hello Cheryl,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are pleased to hear that you had an amazing trip. Mai in Hanoi and Zo Zo in Sapa are both exceptional guides, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. It sounds like you had a truly memorable experience exploring Vietnam's culture and history, from the bustling city to the peaceful mountains.

Thank you for being very nice. We are so happy to have you with us in Vietnam.

We hope to welcome you back again soon <3

Love,
Ashley

5 Star
Vietnam | Sep 17 - Sep 26, 2025

Frank
Frank Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is that we didnt get to our first destination until 3:30 am and the sleeper bus ride was not pleasant. Also there were no vacancies when we arrived at Ha Giang homestay and had to be taken to a hotel, but the hotel was very nice. Other than that, the trip was very nice.
I especially enjoyed the 2-1/2 day motorbike tour including homestay.s Our motorbike drivers , Ben and (Tangh?) were very friendly and accommodating. They were fun guys and added a lot...
Read more

The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is that we didnt get to our first destination until 3:30 am and the sleeper bus ride was not pleasant. Also there were no vacancies when we arrived at Ha Giang homestay and had to be taken to a hotel, but the hotel was very nice. Other than that, the trip was very nice.
I especially enjoyed the 2-1/2 day motorbike tour including homestay.s Our motorbike drivers , Ben and (Tangh?) were very friendly and accommodating. They were fun guys and added a lot of fun to the trip.
The Ha Long Bay overnight cruise was enjoyable. Although I didnt participate in the activities, I found it very relaxing.
Last but not least, our day tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh mausoleum was very interesting. Our guide Phong Nguyen gave much detail explanation to what we seeing. Very educational.
So, I would give it 5 star review but consider the problematic logistics early on.

Hotel Reviews
Milalux Cruise
Ha Long

This was a very enjoyable cruise. The only comment I would make is that the person giving the introductory talk was very difficult to understand

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local Homestay in Du Gia ( Ha Giang )

Very nice homestay. Good food. The only exception i have is that we we offered coffee only once, either before or during meals.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Friend Hotel Ha Giang
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
MK Premier Boutique hotel
Hanoi

Hotel was clean and comfortable. The manager and staff went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located in Old Quarter. Very concenient
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
 Hanoi City tour- Hoa Lo Prison - Huu Tiep Lake - Ho Chi Minh Complex
Hanoi City tour- Hoa Lo Prison - Huu Tiep Lake - Ho Chi Minh Complex
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Oct 10, 2025

Dear Frank,

We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review of your holiday.

Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients.

Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again!

With my best regards,
Hien

My reviews are the same as my wife, Bettie Ch...
Vietnam | Sep 1 - Sep 8, 2025

C
Chris T.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Oct 11, 2025

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for your kind review.

It's great to hear that you enjoyed the Vietnam trip with Bettie and everything went smoothly.
Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience.

Thanks again for the review and for being such a great customer.

With my best regards,
Hien

North Vietnam adventure! arranged by KimKim...
Vietnam | Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2025

S
Sueann L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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!!

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Sep 24, 2025

Dear Sueann,

Thanks so much for the kind words! It truly makes my day to hear that you had such an amazing time in North Vietnam.

I'm absolutely thrilled that everything—from the hotels and transport to the guides, Mia and Zozo—was perfect for you. They're both incredible, and I'll be sure to pass along your compliments.

It was a joy to help you plan this adventure, and I'm so glad you loved all the activities and delicious food. I hope to help you plan your next amazing trip soon!

Love,
Ashley

We absolutely loved our trip to Vietnam.
Vietnam | Sep 1 - Sep 12, 2025

Leah
Leah A.
Nashville, TN | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
We absolutely loved our trip to Vietnam. Lucy, our local specialist helped tremendously during our planning phase. She was very accommodating even when we had to make several changes. Our guide, KC and driver, Quang while we were in Hanoi were spectacular. KC was very informative and kept us entertained the entire time. He really made the first part of our trip extra special. Quang was such a great driver and was able to handle the crazy traffic in Hanoi with ease.
All of our...
Read more

We absolutely loved our trip to Vietnam. Lucy, our local specialist helped tremendously during our planning phase. She was very accommodating even when we had to make several changes. Our guide, KC and driver, Quang while we were in Hanoi were spectacular. KC was very informative and kept us entertained the entire time. He really made the first part of our trip extra special. Quang was such a great driver and was able to handle the crazy traffic in Hanoi with ease.
All of our hotels were high end and the staff were always there to help us in any way. Annie from the GM Premium Hotel in Hanoi was like a personal assistant helping us find places to eat, an ATM and providing us reservations even on the 80th anniversary which was hard to come by.
We had a cooking class with Chef Ai and her niece and it was definitely a highlight of our trip.
In Phu Quoc we stayed at the Dusit Princess Moonrise hotel. The staff was exceptional. We especially loved Victor in the hotel bar and Ms. My who gave us several excursion options. We had a great experience at the spa there and loved our massages.
In Ho Chi Minh City the hotel restaurant manager was extra special. He sat and talked with us for over 30 minutes even after they closed. He suggested drinks to try and other establishments in town that we might like.
Our last night in Ho Chi Minh City was spent on a street food tour with Vespa Wanderers and we loved it! Riding on the Vespas was so exciting and the food was great. At the end of the night they gave us a mini scrapbook with pictures taken of us throughout the night. That made it all more special and we have no idea how they were able to get it completed without us knowing.
Vietnam was everything we had hoped and more. Each hotel had a special welcome for us when we got there. Lucy made sure everyone knew we were there to celebrate our anniversary and they made sure to make it extra special. We can't wait to go back

Hotel Reviews
Bach Suites Saigon, A Member of Design Hotels

Great accommodation with a very attentive staff. The only downside is a very loud karaoke bar was across the street. They did provide us with ear plugs which helped

Authenticity & Character
Location
The location itself was great it was just the fact it's located across from a very loud karaoke bar.
Staff
The hotel restaurant manager.
Cleanliness & Comfort
GM Premium Hotel Hanoi

Great hotel, great location, staff, especially Annie were so helpful. Breakfast was perfect.

Location
We were able to walk to shops, restaurants and local attractions easily
Staff
Annie was amazing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Lucy Do

Best experience in Vietnam with great support!
Vietnam | Sep 1 - Sep 8, 2025

B
Bettie L.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
I’ve updated Hien as we traveled in Vietnam. She is the best support person ever! Read more

I’ve updated Hien as we traveled in Vietnam. She is the best support person ever!

Hotel Reviews
Acnos Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
My husband got his shin and toe badly hurt by the sharp corners of the bed frame . Thankfully I had a first aid kit to stop the bleeding. I hurt myself too, but thankfully did not bleed. Just got bruised
Cozy An Boutique Hotel Hoian
Hoi An

I loved that the bathroom had a special surface so it felt safe and not slippery.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
San Boutique Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Minh went above and beyond his duties. We are very thankful for all his help with the luggage and my brother-in-law’s wheelchair needs
Cleanliness & Comfort
Change the corners of the bed frames so it is not so hazardous. Could get badly hurt hitting against it
Hermes Cruises

It’s old and the shower stall was moldy. Water doesn’t drain well and you shower standing in dirty water. Not pleasant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
What more to say about Halong Bay. It is an amazing place!
Staff
Ben was the best. As was Husna. There were a couple of indifferent staff. Food ran out at the buffet and I left the cruise hungry!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Sep 10, 2025

Dear Bettie,

Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam.

Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience.

Thanks again for your kind words and for being such a wonderful guest.

Wishing you many more happy travels ahead, and we hope to welcome you back someday!

From Hanoi with love ❤️
Warmest regards,
Hien

An excellent adventure!
Vietnam | Aug 14 - Aug 24, 2025

Ben
Ben N.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025
My son and I had such an excellent time on our trip to Viet Nam! Lucy planned a great adventure for us, and took care of all the details. Hotels were great, and always in the middle of the action. Transfers were flawless, so we never had to worry about taxis. Our guides in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were knowledgeable and excited to share their cities with us. Rose Kitchen hosted a great cooking class. And I'd particularly recommend the Vespa night tour to anyone with teenagers...it was the... Read more

My son and I had such an excellent time on our trip to Viet Nam! Lucy planned a great adventure for us, and took care of all the details. Hotels were great, and always in the middle of the action. Transfers were flawless, so we never had to worry about taxis. Our guides in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were knowledgeable and excited to share their cities with us. Rose Kitchen hosted a great cooking class. And I'd particularly recommend the Vespa night tour to anyone with teenagers...it was the highlight of my 17 year old's trip!

I will 100% recommend this site!

Hotel Reviews
MK Premier Boutique hotel
Hanoi

Great place. You step out right into the action of Hanoi, but inside is quiet and calm. Breakfasts are abundant and familiar to any diet, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable. 10/10!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yarra Ocean Suites Danang

Awesome location...the ocean is just across the street! Lots of activity within walking distance. Breakfasts are abundant and familiar to any diet, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable. 10/10!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Odys Boutique Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City

Great place. Fun location, close to major sites. Great for walking to city sites! Breakfasts are abundant and familiar to any diet, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable. 10/10!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sai Gon Nights Street Eats  with Vespa  Wanderers
Sai Gon Nights Street Eats with Vespa Wanderers
Ho Chi Minh City

Such fun! Highly recommend to anyone with teenagers. It was the highpoint of my 17-year-old son's trip!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Fullday City Tour  with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi Fullday City Tour with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi

Our tour was great, well paced and informative.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour with Jazz Music
Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour with Jazz Music
Hanoi
Let's Cook Vietnam - Join in  Rose Kitchen Cooking Class
Let's Cook Vietnam - Join in Rose Kitchen Cooking Class
Hanoi

Loved the class! Interactive and fun!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain & Am Phu Cave  (Morning tour)
Marble Mountain - Monkey Mountain & Am Phu Cave (Morning tour)
Da Nang

Beautiful sites and a great lunch!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A O Traditional Vietnamese Culture Show
A O Traditional Vietnamese Culture Show
Ho Chi Minh City

A great acrobatic show!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Exploring Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Skyview Landmark 81
Full Day Exploring Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Skyview Landmark 81
Ho Chi Minh City

Very interesting and informative! A great way to see Ho Chi Minh City!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Sep 05, 2025
Hi Ben, Wow, this review just made my day! It was such a pleasure helping you and your son plan your Vietnam adventure, and I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that everything went so well. Knowing that the hotels were "in the middle of the action" and that the transfers were "flawless" is exactly what I love to hear! And it's wonderful that your guides in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were so passionate—they really do make a difference. I'm also so glad you enjoyed the cooking class, and I'll... Read more

Hi Ben,

Wow, this review just made my day! It was such a pleasure helping you and your son plan your Vietnam adventure, and I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that everything went so well.

Knowing that the hotels were "in the middle of the action" and that the transfers were "flawless" is exactly what I love to hear! And it's wonderful that your guides in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were so passionate—they really do make a difference. I'm also so glad you enjoyed the cooking class, and I'll definitely keep recommending the Vespa night tour for teens; it sounds like it was a total hit!

Thank you so much for your kind words and for the enthusiastic recommendation. I really hope to help you both plan another amazing trip in the future!

All the best,
Lucy