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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, Singapore Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Realistic Asia

Ashley was great; quick to reply and understa...
Thailand | Jan 7 - Jan 12, 2026

Albert
Albert L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Ashley was great; quick to reply and understanding of our wishes. Below are a few very specific comments about various parts of our trip.
I had arranged out 4 days in Khao Yai NP and they were outstanding. MooSi Yard Hometel was one of our favorite lodgings…just for your info. In contrast Kaeng Krachan NP was our least favorite adventure. Although it is the biggest NP in the country, it is the least developed. We drove 1.5 hrs to enter the park and then transferred to the guide’s... Read more

Ashley was great; quick to reply and understanding of our wishes. Below are a few very specific comments about various parts of our trip.
I had arranged out 4 days in Khao Yai NP and they were outstanding. MooSi Yard Hometel was one of our favorite lodgings…just for your info. In contrast Kaeng Krachan NP was our least favorite adventure. Although it is the biggest NP in the country, it is the least developed. We drove 1.5 hrs to enter the park and then transferred to the guide’s truck which had a cracked windshield,, wasn’t clean, and the park guide spoke no English. We had expected to see birds and hike, but ended up driving on terrible, 4 wheel drive roads and taking a 45 min walk on the full day excursion. It was very disappointing and not an activity I’d recommend.
The China Town food tasting experience also not as expected. While our guide was great, the crowds were crushing in size.
All other activities were pretty much as expected.
Outstanding activities included the Elephant experience, Vespa Tour of Chiang Mai, cave visit and hiking out of Chiang Mai. The Vespa Tour guys have a really organized, friendly and fun activity.
Overall a good trip.

Hotel Reviews
A Plus Hometel

It was fine. Quiet, wonderful staff. They’re only a year into the business and it will get better and better.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to interesting murals, and info boards about town.
Staff
Very personable and wanting to excel.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Siamotif Boutique Hotel

Not in n area where we could walk to restaurants, etc, but a unique place and great people.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stairs would be a problem for folks that aren’t agile and fit.
Activity Reviews
Phetchaburi - Kaeng Krachan National Park
Phetchaburi - Kaeng Krachan National Park
Phetchaburi

Folks should have a better description of the park …. Very undeveloped. Park guide (not a ranger) spoke no English and our guide was not into the birds although that was what the park is renowned for. A lot of really rough road driving and little opportunity to hike.

Quality of Experience
Food
No choice to speak of because of the limited facilities.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The van to get to the park was great. The truck in the park was not.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half Day Tour
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half Day Tour
Bangkok

Interesting, but I expected more time in the boat and wasn’t aware that a piece of time would be spent just waiting for the locks. Also didn’t realize that the Artist’s House was really just another market.

Quality of Experience
Food
Our guide was always helping us to try new things
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 19, 2026

Dear Sheila and Albert,

Thank you for the lovely feedback!

I really enjoyed helping you plan this adventure and making sure every detail was just right for you. I’d love to help you head somewhere new whenever you're ready for your next trip!

All the best,
Ashley

Two thumbs up for the terrific planning and trip that made travel easy and fun!
Vietnam | Dec 28 - Jan 9, 2026

Katie
Katie G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Ashley listened to us a created a fantastic trip combining the city, history, mountains, countryside and water. We traveled by bike, motorcycle, bus, plane and boat - all perfectly executed by Ashley and Kim Kim with all pick ups and drop offs, multiple drivers and guides and planned events. We were surprised at how GOOD EVERYTHING was - both the expected (the majesty of Halong Bay and the wonderful organized chaotic buzz of Hanoi) and the unexpected (very interesting and fun to learn about... Read more

Ashley listened to us a created a fantastic trip combining the city, history, mountains, countryside and water. We traveled by bike, motorcycle, bus, plane and boat - all perfectly executed by Ashley and Kim Kim with all pick ups and drop offs, multiple drivers and guides and planned events. We were surprised at how GOOD EVERYTHING was - both the expected (the majesty of Halong Bay and the wonderful organized chaotic buzz of Hanoi) and the unexpected (very interesting and fun to learn about coffee and how to make drinks, walking through the alleyways of Hanoi with a brilliant guide on a food tour, the quiet mountains, decompressing watching the Mekong Delta, the markets, the detailed discussions with guides while on long walks). I am not a foodie - worse, I am vegan - and for vegans shy of travel I should mention that the food was amazing - and guides always confirmed / called ahead and asked questions to ensure that all worked for me. I have never eaten so well or such fresh produce. Lastly, the hotels, homestays and lodges that Ashley booked for us were perfect -- small, attentive helpful staff, efficient laundry service (perfect as we travel with only carry ons) and good for a cold beer in the late afternoon post the days exploration and the night's activities. Huge thank you to Ashley and KimKim for creating such a memorable trip!

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 19, 2026
Dear Katie, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your trip! It was truly a pleasure working with you to design a route that captured all the different faces of Vietnam—from the quiet mountains to the energy of the city. I am especially happy to hear that, as a vegan traveler, you felt well-taken care of. We know how important the culinary side of a trip is, and I’m thrilled our guides and local partners ensured you had fresh,... Read more

Dear Katie,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your trip! It was truly a pleasure working with you to design a route that captured all the different faces of Vietnam—from the quiet mountains to the energy of the city.

I am especially happy to hear that, as a vegan traveler, you felt well-taken care of. We know how important the culinary side of a trip is, and I’m thrilled our guides and local partners ensured you had fresh, amazing meals every step of the way. It sounds like those cold beers in the late afternoon were well-earned after all those miles by bike, boat, and motorcycle!

Safe travels on your next adventure, and thank you again for choosing KimKim. We’d love to help you explore somewhere new whenever you’re ready!

Love,
Ashley

Amazing as always
Vietnam | Dec 27 - Jan 10, 2026

Mariela
Mariela G.
Costa Rica | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Evrything was super easy and Lucy was the vest, always quick to respond and helpful.

Local specialist: Lucy Do
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Lucy was fantastic. She had great suggestion...
Vietnam | Dec 26 - Jan 7, 2026

Lawrence
Lawrence M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Lucy was fantastic. She had great suggestions and she handled all of our questions before and during our trip in a timely manner. We had a great experience with KimKim. Read more

Lucy was fantastic. She had great suggestions and she handled all of our questions before and during our trip in a timely manner. We had a great experience with KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
MK Premier Boutique hotel
Hanoi

Greta locations and great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming
Location
Walk to everything!
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pu Luong Eco Garden

Beautiful hotel. Wish we had stayed another night!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views.
Location
The spa was wonderful.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Erina Cruise

Great experience on Ha Long Bay.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming
Location
We were in the middle of the bay! Went swimming and kayaking.
Staff
So friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lasenta
Hoi An

Stunning hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Luxurious
Location
Walkable to the old quarter.
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acnos Grand Hotel
Ho Chi Minh

Very comfortable and great location.

Authenticity & Character
Right in the hustle and bustle but well built. Didn’t hear a thing at night.
Location
Walkable to old quarter.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppet Experience with Artist Phan Thanh Liem
Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppet Experience with Artist Phan Thanh Liem
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)
Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)
Ho Chi Minh City
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pu Luong Explore Village Life Water Wheels & Rafting (Excursions)
Pu Luong Explore Village Life Water Wheels & Rafting (Excursions)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Pu Luong Iconic Rice Terrace & Local Brocade (Excursions)
Explore Pu Luong Iconic Rice Terrace & Local Brocade (Excursions)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cycling trip to Cam Thanh Village - Hoi An Walking City Tour
Cycling trip to Cam Thanh Village - Hoi An Walking City Tour
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sai Gon Nights Street Eats with Vespa Wanderers
Sai Gon Nights Street Eats with Vespa Wanderers
Ho Chi Minh City
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
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We were extremely happy with Realistic Asia and We loved Vietnam
Vietnam | Dec 20 - Jan 8, 2026

Rima
Rima S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
We were extremely happy with Realistic Asia/ Kim Kim company. Hien, our trip coordinator, was super organized and very attentive to details. She helped us plan the 3 weeks trip to tour North, Central and South Vietnam. She accommodated the changes we wanted and always responded back to us within few hours. She kept checking on us when we were in each city and made sure that we were ok and confirmed our transfers and rides. She even came to meet us at the hotel.
All tours and... Read more

We were extremely happy with Realistic Asia/ Kim Kim company. Hien, our trip coordinator, was super organized and very attentive to details. She helped us plan the 3 weeks trip to tour North, Central and South Vietnam. She accommodated the changes we wanted and always responded back to us within few hours. She kept checking on us when we were in each city and made sure that we were ok and confirmed our transfers and rides. She even came to meet us at the hotel.
All tours and tour guides were amazing.
KC Cuong picked us up as we arrived in Hanoi . He was an amazing tour guide. We enjoyed his company tremendously. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He even took our cloth to the laundromat and exchanged money from the bank so we didn't have to bother. When it was time to transfer to a different city , he walked with us the airline counter and helped us check in our luggage . I can't say enough about him.
Charlie picked us up in Hue. Spent time with us then drove us to Hoi An. He is also very super friendly and knowledgeable. He was a chef before so he was so helpful in guiding us to local yummy restaurants and advised us where to go. We enjoyed our tours with him and kept texting him for food advice even after he left us. We highly recommend him as well.

We came back home and kept talking how Hien made our trip so easy; how much we enjoyed KC and Charlie ; how yummy the food is and how much we Loved Vietnam. Everything was so wonderful. I will definitely use Kim Kim company again and again.
Thank you Hien and Happy New Year 2026

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Grand Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City

Beautiful hotel with very spacious rooms . Walking distance to many stores and places and very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
It ia a beautiful historic hotel.
Location
We can walk to many places.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort

Very Beautiful Hotel with a sandy beach. Water was warm and clean

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to the city that made it nice to get out and visit.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silk Path Grand Hue

Very beautiful and clean large rooms. Easy to get out and walk by the river. Enjoyed our stay

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Hoi An

Great hotel and great location. Away from the noise yet you can walk to the center of the city

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nham Village Resort

Beautiful quiet resort. We got a bike a biked around. Beautiful and serene We were there Xmas eve. The staff put a nice show and dinner. We had music and games afterwards. It was really nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Everyone was super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lyra Grandeur Cruise

Beautiful clean boat. The cruise goes up and back on the same path so you really do not stop in different cities. Nice and relaxing . Very stable . I was happy I didn't get motion sickness

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Jeep Tour Saigon by Night: Foodie & City tour ( Updated )
Private Jeep Tour Saigon by Night: Foodie & City tour ( Updated )
Ho Chi Minh City

It was a lovely evening tour. We enjoyed the ride and the food on the way

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)
Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)
Hanoi

Food was so delicious. However, we had it after our Vaspa tour where we had food as part of that tour. I wish we had more time in between or had it on different days

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ha Noi Countryside Adventure by Vespa
Ha Noi Countryside Adventure by Vespa
Hanoi

It was a beautiful ride. We were 4 of us and we ride behind the driver. The tour duide was very good and took us to different beautiful places. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Exploration & Vietnamese Coffee Tasting
Hanoi Exploration & Vietnamese Coffee Tasting
Hanoi

It was a beautiful experience and were happy that the train was running. We love the salted coffee

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gala Dinner On 24 December
Gala Dinner On 24 December
Ninh Binh

Nice xmas eve dinner and show at the hotel. Music and gamed afterwards

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi - Tho Ha - Galaxy Grotto (S)
Hanoi - Tho Ha - Galaxy Grotto (S)
Ninh Binh

It was a fun experience. We loved the Grotto

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon - Onboarding Lyra Grandeur Cruise (D1)
Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon - Onboarding Lyra Grandeur Cruise (D1)
Vietnam

Nice experience. I think one day cruise instead of 2 would be my preference

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Teh Dar Show with Fine Dining
Evening Teh Dar Show with Fine Dining
Hoi An

The show was extraordinary. The dinner was ok. I would have had dinner on our own after the show

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide wasn't really interested in us. He was just there
Transport
VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam

Transport was easy and friendly

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Imperial City Tour of Hue Half-Day Exploration
Imperial City Tour of Hue Half-Day Exploration
Hue

It was beautiful tour of the city. We loved it. Charlie was amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
A Wonderful Day Experience At Van Lang Fishing Village ( with biking )
A Wonderful Day Experience At Van Lang Fishing Village ( with biking )
Vietnam

I was skeptical about this tour but it was one of our favorites. We loved all the details

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 14, 2026
Dear Rima, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It truly made my day to read about your wonderful experiences across Vietnam. It was my absolute pleasure to help you coordinate your three-week journey. I always want my guests to feel supported and "at home" while traveling, so I am glad my check-ins and our meeting at the hotel added to your peace of mind. I have already shared your kind words with KC Cuong and Charlie. Cuong was touched that you mentioned the "extra miles" he... Read more

Dear Rima,

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It truly made my day to read about your wonderful experiences across Vietnam.

It was my absolute pleasure to help you coordinate your three-week journey. I always want my guests to feel supported and "at home" while traveling, so I am glad my check-ins and our meeting at the hotel added to your peace of mind.

I have already shared your kind words with KC Cuong and Charlie. Cuong was touched that you mentioned the "extra miles" he took; he truly enjoys making sure every detail, from laundry to airport check-ins, is stress-free for his guests. Charlie was also delighted to hear that you are still thinking of his "yummy" local food recommendations! He still talks about how much he enjoyed driving you to Hoi An.

Hearing that you returned home with such fond memories of our food, our culture, and our people is the best New Year's gift our team could ask for. Thank you for choosing Realistic Asia and KimKim—we would be honored to welcome you back again and again!

Wishing you and your family a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year 2026!

All the best,
Hien

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Provided VIP level concierge services at no additional cost
Vietnam | Dec 21 - Jan 3, 2026

Liz
Liz M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2026
Our travel agent at KimKim, Hien, was so helpful not only setting up the trip before we left, but also on the trip.
Throughout our time in Vietnam and Cambodia, she kept in touch with us to make sure we liked our guides, that we likes our tours and making sure we were where we needed to be. She checked in to see if we wanted to move our flight forward to better suit our itinerary then made the changes on her own. She even sent me a special gift on my birthday. This trip was so wonderful... Read more

Our travel agent at KimKim, Hien, was so helpful not only setting up the trip before we left, but also on the trip.
Throughout our time in Vietnam and Cambodia, she kept in touch with us to make sure we liked our guides, that we likes our tours and making sure we were where we needed to be. She checked in to see if we wanted to move our flight forward to better suit our itinerary then made the changes on her own. She even sent me a special gift on my birthday.

This trip was so wonderful and it was all completely suggested and created by Hien. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking at visiting Vietnam and Cambodia!

Hotel Reviews
Bach Suites Saigon, A Member of Design Hotels

Central location, top notch facilities and staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa

In the center of everything! Clean, large rooms and fantastic breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lynnaya Urban River Resort
Siem Reap

Beautiful hotel! They have a roof top restaurant with happy our and live music that is lush with flowers and vegetation and draping. Great steak! The pool was relaxing and zen. Perfect location close to the river and the downtown night life.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ambassador Signature Cruise

Great view and food. They had a fun night of happy hour, dinner and live music outside on the roof with a light show.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Hoi An

This hotel is so beautiful! The staff was amazing, the food was great, the spa was incredible. All 4 of use took in a day the spa for the cost of 1 massage in the US

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 14, 2026
Dear Liz, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such a pleasure to help you plan and coordinate your journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. I am so happy to hear that the itinerary we created together lived up to your expectations. For me, the most important part of my job is ensuring that everything runs smoothly while you are on the ground, so I’m glad I could assist with the flight adjustments and keep you updated throughout the trip. It was also my absolute delight to... Read more

Dear Liz,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was such a pleasure to help you plan and coordinate your journey through Vietnam and Cambodia.

I am so happy to hear that the itinerary we created together lived up to your expectations. For me, the most important part of my job is ensuring that everything runs smoothly while you are on the ground, so I’m glad I could assist with the flight adjustments and keep you updated throughout the trip.

It was also my absolute delight to celebrate your birthday with a small gift—making sure your special day felt celebrated, even while traveling, was very important to me!

Knowing that you would recommend my services to others is the greatest compliment I could receive. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and I truly hope to welcome you back to Southeast Asia for another adventure in the future.

Wish you all the best,
Hien

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Our trip to Thailand
Thailand | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2026

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Yvonne S.
Spain | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026

My family and I went to Thailand from the 25th of December until the 6th of January.
Just want to say that Kim Kim organized our luxury trip very well and were always available if we needed any help. My family and I had a fantastic time and Ashley was extremely helpful with the organization as were the local guides like Winni in Bangkok and Dada in Puquet. We found everyone kind, and helpful. I would recommend this group to organize whatever you need with hotels, tours and airline tickets.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 09, 2026
Dear Yvonne, It is so wonderful to hear from you ☺️ Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your family plan your holiday getaway to Thailand. I’m thrilled to hear that everything from the flights to the tours went smoothly and that you felt well-supported throughout the trip. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Winni in Bangkok and Dada in Phuket—they are such vital parts of our team, and they’ll be so happy to... Read more

Dear Yvonne,

It is so wonderful to hear from you ☺️

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your family plan your holiday getaway to Thailand. I’m thrilled to hear that everything from the flights to the tours went smoothly and that you felt well-supported throughout the trip.

I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Winni in Bangkok and Dada in Phuket—they are such vital parts of our team, and they’ll be so happy to know they made your stay special.

We loved having you, and I hope the memories of your luxury retreat carry you through the start of the new year!

Love,
Ashley

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Hien and the Realistic Asia team are amazing!...
Vietnam | Dec 23 - Jan 2, 2026

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Jennifer s.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2026
Hien and the Realistic Asia team are amazing! Hien was a superb planner, very attentive, detail oriented and responsive. The local team, esp Abe, were awesome as well! Read more

Hien and the Realistic Asia team are amazing! Hien was a superb planner, very attentive, detail oriented and responsive. The local team, esp Abe, were awesome as well!

Hotel Reviews
Chen Sea Resort & Spa
Phu quoc

stunning, food is incredible, wonderful activities for the kids, serene

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silverland Mây Hotel

excellent hotel and staff, very service oriented, wonderful value

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
new rooms in new building were a fantastic upgrade; beds in both types of rooms amazing but bathrooms in older rooms not as amazing
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 08, 2026

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure to accompany you on your family trip to my country. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling!

I will pass on your compliments to our tour guide. He will be happy to know they helped make your trip incredible.

Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish your family a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing trips ahead. Our beautiful country and I will always be here to welcome your family back one day!

Warmest regards from Vietnam,
Hien

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Two weeks in Thailand
Thailand | Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2026

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Jessie M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2026
Overall the trip was great. We had a ton of help from Ashley and she was very responsive during the trip when we wanted to change some plans or had questions. The places to stay she helped us choose were lovely. The private rides she set up for us were very timely. My only complaint is a couple of the guided trips were not what we expected. We did an all day private Phi Phi Island trip, our guide took us to 3 Islands and did a stop at another Island. The guide was pleasant as was the crew but... Read more

Overall the trip was great. We had a ton of help from Ashley and she was very responsive during the trip when we wanted to change some plans or had questions. The places to stay she helped us choose were lovely. The private rides she set up for us were very timely. My only complaint is a couple of the guided trips were not what we expected. We did an all day private Phi Phi Island trip, our guide took us to 3 Islands and did a stop at another Island. The guide was pleasant as was the crew but the places we went (except for the snorkeling) were incredibly crowded. I understand the time of year is very busy but I hoped with a private trip we would have been offered options to go somewhere away from the crowds since we didn't have specific places we wanted to see. Our Bangkok food tour was similar. We went to China town which was incredibly crowded. Again our guide was great and found us excellent food but it was so busy there were few places to sit and we could barely walk through the crowds. As it was also a private trip, we would have been happy to be told that the usual places were very busy and been given the option to go somewhere less popular. In general we were happy but, when paying extra for private excursions, we would have appreciated more flexibility and been happy to not join the biggest possible crowds in order to go the most popular places. We didn't love Ao Nang, it was pretty but super busy with people, loud music and clubs, we wished we'd stayed at Railay Bay instead. We really loved the quiet of the jungle and lake stay at Khao Sok as well as the hiking in Chiang Mai to visit the Karin people's village. We bought the most beautiful handmade scarves there for souvenirs. Our favorite meal was the one we cooked at Ya's cooking school out of Krabi!

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 05, 2026
Dear Jessie, We’re thrilled that you and your family enjoyed your trip to Thailand with our team and me. It sounds like you brought home some wonderful memories (and scarves!) from Thailand, especially Chiang Mai and Ya's cooking school in Krabi. We also appreciate your honest notes regarding the crowds in Phi Phi and Chinatown. While these areas are iconic, we hear you—when booking a private tour, you expect the flexibility to escape the masses. We are sharing your feedback with our local... Read more

Dear Jessie,

We’re thrilled that you and your family enjoyed your trip to Thailand with our team and me. It sounds like you brought home some wonderful memories (and scarves!) from Thailand, especially Chiang Mai and Ya's cooking school in Krabi.

We also appreciate your honest notes regarding the crowds in Phi Phi and Chinatown. While these areas are iconic, we hear you—when booking a private tour, you expect the flexibility to escape the masses. We are sharing your feedback with our local guides to ensure they offer more "off-the-beaten-path" alternatives during the busy season.

Thank you for helping us improve, and we hope to welcome you back to a hidden gem soon!

Warmly,
Ashley

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We had a fantastic adventure with in Vietnam....
Vietnam | Dec 8 - Dec 22, 2025

Michelle
Michelle R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
We had a fantastic adventure with in Vietnam. The itinerary was definitely a good mix of city and rural, which matched our love of nature and adventure—caves, forests, mangroves, diving, hiking, and plenty of moving parts, all handled smoothly. Even when real travel moments popped up, we felt supported and well looked after. Highly recommend for a well-planned, authentic Vietnam experience.
The things I would do differently is to have less flying every couple of days and less city time. If... Read more

We had a fantastic adventure with in Vietnam. The itinerary was definitely a good mix of city and rural, which matched our love of nature and adventure—caves, forests, mangroves, diving, hiking, and plenty of moving parts, all handled smoothly. Even when real travel moments popped up, we felt supported and well looked after. Highly recommend for a well-planned, authentic Vietnam experience.
The things I would do differently is to have less flying every couple of days and less city time. If there was a direct flight from Dong Hoi to Con Asia and we did the tours from Ho chi min at the beginning or the end of the trip. The guide were very accommodating and helpful in Phong Nha & went above and beyond to accommodate and support us. Our guide in Ho Chi Minh was okay but wouldn’t recommend,.
You were supportive, communicative and throughout and we appreciate all of your hard work.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 08, 2026

Dear Michelle,

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 the review and for being such a great customer.
Best regards,
Hien

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