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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, Thailand Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Realistic Asia

Varied Guides quality
Thailand | Jan 16 - Feb 5, 2026

Ron
Ron S.
Lexington, MA | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2026
Overall, the guides arranged through KimKim were mostly excellent. Most were knowledgeable, personable, with good English and easy to spend time with, though not every guide was at the same level. The drivers, however, were consistently top-notch. Read more

Overall, the guides arranged through KimKim were mostly excellent. Most were knowledgeable, personable, with good English and easy to spend time with, though not every guide was at the same level.

The drivers, however, were consistently top-notch.

Hotel Reviews
Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh

We really enjoyed our stay at Le Close du Fil Hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and genuinely comfortable, with plenty of room to settle in and relax. We especially liked the French colonial vibe—the décor is tasteful, cohesive, and gives the place real character without feeling heavy or overdone. Breakfast was good . There were choices available, and everything was freshly made, which made mornings easy and enjoyable. Overall, a comfortable and well-run hotel with charm, space, and a strong breakfast. A solid base for exploring Ninh Bình.

Authenticity & Character
We liked the French colonial vibe
Location
Walking distance to the center of town
Staff
Welcomhg and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gateway Inn Pu Luong

The Gateway Inn Pu Luong's staff provided excellent service throughout our stay and were consistently attentive and welcoming. The food options were good, well prepared, and thoughtfully presented. The rooms themselves were clean to a certain extend. However, upon check-in, some of the cups in the room and the bathroom did not appear to be clean, which was a minor but noticeable issue. Some doors did not close properly which ally flys to get in. In addition, the rooms are very rustic, which may appeal to some travelers but felt overly basic for our expectations. We also experienced that the hot water running out mid shower each time.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views and central location for hiking
Location
Staff
Friendly and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Better room quality. The room was not clean when we checked in and was too rustic to. Our liking
MK Premier Boutique hotel
Hanoi

We had a front-facing room with a balcony, which unfortunately reduced the usable room size quite a bit. For two people traveling with luggage, the space already felt tight, and the balcony layout made it more so. Because of street noise, we didn’t end up using the balcony at all, so it felt like wasted space. Welcoming and friendly service and an excellent breakfast, but as space matters, a quieter, non-balcony room might be the better choice.

Authenticity & Character
Wear and tear was noticeable. Tight room. Dining room was nice and the gym
Location
Walking distance to old town and many other attractions
Staff
staff were genuinely welcoming and friendly throughout our stay—helpful without being overbearing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Always clean
Local specialist: Lucy Do

Vietnam January 2026
Vietnam | Jan 24 - Jan 30, 2026

Janet
Janet N.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2026
Absolutely wonderful experience! Stephen and his team at Realistic Travel were all outstanding (Special shout out to Dung and Son - they were great guides for our day trips)! They communicated every step with us and delivered perfectly. We were met right at the airport and delivered to our hotel. Typically that is a stressful time, but they made everything very easy for us. The pacing of our trip was perfect. We had a nice combination of scheduled activities and free time. Everything... Read more

Absolutely wonderful experience! Stephen and his team at Realistic Travel were all outstanding (Special shout out to Dung and Son - they were great guides for our day trips)! They communicated every step with us and delivered perfectly. We were met right at the airport and delivered to our hotel. Typically that is a stressful time, but they made everything very easy for us. The pacing of our trip was perfect. We had a nice combination of scheduled activities and free time. Everything made our trip perfect - we leave Vietnam with wonderful memories and will recommend this group to our friends!
Highly suggest that Kimkim provides guidance for tipping in various countries - We talked to several other tourists about this issue. We all wanted to make sure our guides knew how much we appreciated them and their efforts. It would be nice to have some basic guidance on this.

Hotel Reviews
Dora Cruise

Wonderful experience. All the staff were very responsive and helpful. We had a very nice time on this cruise. The room was beautiful. We did the one night trip - I wish we had scheduled the 2 night trip. Sara did a wonderful job of coordinating all the events and our server Dian seemed to anticipate our needs and was very helpful. It was a great time. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh

Very nice hotel. Quiet location and unique experience. I wish we would have had more time here to explore. They had a beautiful store with handiwork. The embroidery was beautiful. Our room was very comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff were all very responsive and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel & Spa
Hanoi

Very nice place to stay in the Old Quarter. Convenient location. The staff were awesome! They were so helpful and kind.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 09, 2026

Dear Janet,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and heartfelt review. My team and I are truly happy to know that we were able to help create a wonderful journey filled with beautiful memories throughout your trip.

If there is a chance, we would be delighted to welcome you back to Vietnam again in the future. We will certainly do our very best to make your next experience even better.

Wish you and your family all the best and many great adventures ahead!

Best regards,
Long

A slice of Vietnam
Vietnam | Dec 19 - Jan 3, 2026

Amanda
Amanda P.
Southampton, NY | Reviewed on Feb 06, 2026
Ashley and her team were wonderful. She was very attentive to our needs and created a fantastic experience for me and my family. We left our 18 days in Vietnam in awe. We did the touristic things but even better we had the opportunity to visit small communities and meet and spend time with many different families. All of our tour guides while on our journey were excellent stewards of their country and spoke English beautifully. I couldn't recommend Realistic Asia more! Read more

Ashley and her team were wonderful. She was very attentive to our needs and created a fantastic experience for me and my family. We left our 18 days in Vietnam in awe. We did the touristic things but even better we had the opportunity to visit small communities and meet and spend time with many different families. All of our tour guides while on our journey were excellent stewards of their country and spoke English beautifully. I couldn't recommend Realistic Asia more!

Hotel Reviews
Zannier Phum Baitang

Beautiful Hotel. One of the best. The FROGS

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Capella Cruise
Halong
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection
Ho Chi Minh City
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Coco Riverside Lodge

It's 2 star at best but the location is amazing. There isn't much in the area. The people who work and own the resort are what make it special. An update to the pool would be helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Feb 07, 2026

Dear Amanda,

Your kind words truly made my day! It was such a joy planning your 18-day journey, and I’m so happy to hear that your family was left in awe.

I’m especially glad you enjoyed the time spent with the local communities and families—those authentic moments are what make Vietnam so special. I’ll be sure to pass your praise along to our wonderful guides, too!

Thanks again for choosing Realistic Asia and Kim Kim. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Love from Realistic Asia,
Ashley

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This was my first time booking a tour like th...
Vietnam | Jan 22 - Jan 28, 2026

Michael
Michael P.
Singapore | Reviewed on Feb 06, 2026
This was my first time booking a tour like this. Also my first experience with KimKIm. I was a little apprehensive becasuse I have always booked the tour and made arrangements personally. That was going to be too much for a 6 night trip to get a Vietnam experience. Kim Kim was great! Proposed and itinerary. Made modifications to meet my budget. Selected great hotels and experiences with my input. Local specialists were all great. Timing and organization was perfect. Really happy. Thank you... Read more

This was my first time booking a tour like this. Also my first experience with KimKIm. I was a little apprehensive becasuse I have always booked the tour and made arrangements personally. That was going to be too much for a 6 night trip to get a Vietnam experience. Kim Kim was great! Proposed and itinerary. Made modifications to meet my budget. Selected great hotels and experiences with my input. Local specialists were all great. Timing and organization was perfect. Really happy. Thank you KimKim especially to Hien and Stephen and all the local guides.

Hotel Review
Silverland Mây Hotel

Really nice hotel and a beautiful room. Excellent service and breakfasts were very good. Loved the location. Great restaurants and walking around area. A good experience and good value.

Authenticity & Character
Location
vibrant , good walking around and lots of restauants.
Staff
Attentive , pleasant and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Excellent room and very comfortable bed and linens
Activity Reviews
Titov island - Ha Long Panoramic view - Disembark Indochina Sails Cruise
Titov island - Ha Long Panoramic view - Disembark Indochina Sails Cruise
Ha Long Bay

Just wanted to relax on the boat with a cappuccino in the early morning so we did not participate.

VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam

This was worth every penny.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Street Food Tour With Vespa Wanderers
Evening Street Food Tour With Vespa Wanderers
Ho Chi Minh City

Highly recommended . Loved this. Great feel for driving in Ho Chi Mingh. Crazy!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day
Ho Chi Minh City

Tour was great . Notre Dame was under repair. Could have left the Post Office out and a little longer at the War Museum. A lot to see and experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
I have to be honest. Generally speaking I don't love Vietnamese food. but also coming from Thailand that may not be fair.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho - Ben Tre) (updated)
Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho - Ben Tre) (updated)
Ho Chi Minh City

this tour was a little too contrived or touristy for me. I would have loved to hear more about what part the Mekong Delta played in the war. Interesting but a little to touristy.

Quality of Experience
Food
Talapia fish looked interesting but was overcooked and difficult to share and pass around.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Surprise Cave or Me Cung Cave - Ha Long Bay Mooring Point - Indochina Sails Cruise
Exploring Surprise Cave or Me Cung Cave - Ha Long Bay Mooring Point - Indochina Sails Cruise
Ha Long Bay

Loved the cave experience. Really not for people with mobility issues or stamina issues. The cave was impressive and I really enjoyed going in.

Quality of Experience
It was immense.
Food
Not really food on this tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
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Lucy made our trip wonderful. Any issue that...
Thailand | Jan 13 - Feb 3, 2026

A
Aliya F.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Feb 05, 2026
Lucy made our trip wonderful. Any issue that arose she managed successfully. It was peaceful and positive. We will use the service in the future. Read more

Lucy made our trip wonderful. Any issue that arose she managed successfully. It was peaceful and positive. We will use the service in the future.

Hotel Review
RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort
Chiang Mai

All of the staff were helpful, but MAI was exceptional. The food, grounds, gym, were all great. This is the only resort with a dry sauna and steam room our curator could find.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
MAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Restaurant, room, gym.
Local specialist: Lucy Do

Our best ever trip to Vietnam
Vietnam | Jan 27 - Feb 1, 2026

Chona
Chona D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2026

Our trip to Vietnam was amazing and we had a blast full fun memories to remember. Our specialist Ashley did a fantastic job booking our trip to Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. We had several tours that were exciting and interesting to all of us. Food tour with young motor cyclist tour guides was great in Ho Chi Minh. It was fun and best ever tour we had. Recommended to everyone, fun & exciting experience. Ha long bay, street train tour-and walking food tour were our best tours that we experience. Local foods were delicious in Hanoi. Rated 5 for my over all experiences 😊

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Feb 03, 2026

Hello Chona,

Ashley here. Thank you so much for the glowing review!

I’m thrilled you had such a blast—that motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Minh is always a highlight, and I’m so glad you loved the energy of Hanoi and Ha Long Bay as much as I do. It was a total pleasure helping you plan this, and I’ll be sure to share your kind words with our local guides!

Can’t wait to help you with the next adventure. 😊

Love,
Ashley

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The entire trip was so smooth and organized b...
Vietnam | Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2026

R
Rachel C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2026
The entire trip was so smooth and organized because of Kimkim, we truly got to enjoy the country without any stress! Read more

The entire trip was so smooth and organized because of Kimkim, we truly got to enjoy the country without any stress!

Hotel Reviews
Silverland Mây Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to so may shops and places to eat.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
GM Premium Hotel Hanoi

Perfectly situated in old town. Very clean and wonderful service.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pu Luong Retreat
Thanh Hoa

This place is stunningly beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh

Had an amazing view from our very large patio. Super clean and staff were very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Ho Chi Minh city Half Day Tour
Exploring Ho Chi Minh city Half Day Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

Guide was be try knowledgeable and friendly.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Water Wheels walk and Bamboo Rafting
Water Wheels walk and Bamboo Rafting
Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Highly recommend going to Pu luang to see the small rice villages and mountains.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Cycling Experience Around the Village
Scenic Cycling Experience Around the Village
Ninh Binh

Such a wonderful way to see the mountains of this town. Would highly recommend doing this.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 03, 2026

Dear Rachel,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review of your recent trip to Vietnam. Long Dao and I are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey and had memorable experiences exploring the beauty, culture, and people of Vietnam.

Your kind feedback means a great deal to our team and motivates us to continue delivering high-quality travel experiences.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Vietnam again in the future. Wish you all the best!

Warm regards,
Hien

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Amazing Vacation in Vietnam thanks to Long, our Travel Specialist
Vietnam | Jan 14 - Jan 23, 2026

Esther
Esther W.
Arcadia, CA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Long, my local specialist was outstanding, THE BEST! He has restored my faith in kimkim. I had my first trip with kimkim to Croatia in Oct. 2019. The local specialist, Antonia, was amazing. She was a true "Travel Magician" and we had the best time thanks to her. Second trip with kimkim was to Portugal in Oct 2022 with local specialist Beatriz based in Madrid, and it was an absolute disaster. Beatriz failed us in so many ways. Because of my 2019 trip experience, I got my closest... Read more

Long, my local specialist was outstanding, THE BEST! He has restored my faith in kimkim.

I had my first trip with kimkim to Croatia in Oct. 2019. The local specialist, Antonia, was amazing. She was a true "Travel Magician" and we had the best time thanks to her.

Second trip with kimkim was to Portugal in Oct 2022 with local specialist Beatriz based in Madrid, and it was an absolute disaster. Beatriz failed us in so many ways. Because of my 2019 trip experience, I got my closest friends to join this trip. We were all totally disappointed and I had to keep apologizing to my friends. I was determined as a result never to travel with kimkim again.

This time, I wanted to vacation in Vietnam and my daughter encouraged me to give kimkim another chance as she and her family returned from a very good trip with kimkim in summer. Against my better judgement I did and now very pleased to report, Long did a fabulous job from start to finish, and has restored my faith in kimkim.

At the outset I asked Long if he had read my 2 previous reviews, and told him that I expected him to perform and deliver to my expectations. And yes, Long more than delivered. He understood my "demands" - great sightseeing, great local food, the best but not outrageously-priced hotels, and superior guides/on-the-ground service.
Long put together a wonderful trip itinerary and was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process.

Thanks to his diligence, and stellar customer service, my husband and I had the most enjoyable time and loved Vietnam.
We did so many interesting and fun things. Ate the best local food, great foodie tours. Stayed in well-located 5-star hotels - charming boutique hotel in Hanoi French Quarters, the best room (gigantic honeymoon room with this phenomenal round bed) on our Ha Long Bay cruise, and beautiful Moire Hoi An (IHG collection) right by the river in Hue, etc, etc.

On arrival in Vietnam, they provided VIP Fast Track Service at the airport, and we were escorted and breezed through customs.
We had our own private cars with excellent, careful drivers and great, very knowledgeable local guides.
While waiting to return home, we met fellow travelers at the airport who didn't do half the fun and exciting things we did - Highlights: Cyclo Tour (we were pedalled through downtown Hanoi in their version of rickshaw right smack in the heart of downtown traffic with our cyclist assuring us repeatedly "No. 1 Driver!" as he skilfully avoided oncoming buses and motor bikes), flat-bottom boat ride down the river in Tam Coc where the boats were rowed with feet not hands, Citadel (stunningly beautiful Imperial palace in Hue built with heavy French influence), basket boat ride in Hoi An and Sai Gon Night Street Eats with Vespa Wanderers (sat pillion on Vespa scooters and ferried from restaurant to restaurant eating the most delicious local food - best coffee, best Vietnamese sandwich, amazing fancy restaurant, best local dessert and capped it off with drinks at a nice bar.)

Long of Realistic Asia planned a fabulous itinerary for us and totally performed and delivered. He personally welcomed and met us in Hanoi with souvenir gifts handmade by his girlfriend, prepped us every day on what to expect the next day, made sure we had the best guides and drivers, checked with us every day to make sure we were happy and had no complaints....in constant contact and responded immediately to anything we needed.
In short, he was OUTSTANDING, THE BEST, another true Travel Magician.
He even checked and made sure we returned home safely.
Extremely well done Long and THANK YOU. You have restored our faith in kimkim.
We will be recommending good friends to you. Keep up your superior level of customer service.

Hotel Reviews
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Hanoi

Lovely, charming well-located hotel with incredible customer service. We were having breakfast the first morning when a staff came to apologize if our sleep was disturbed by a fire alarm that went off mistakenly. The alarm was so soft, my husband couldn't even hear it when I asked him. Our final morning breakfast, a server came to say she knows we will have a 3-hour road trip to Ha Long Bay and could she pack a lunch bag for us. Amazing. During breakfast, I completed a review of the hotel, rated it the best, made a recommendation for a 2nd chair in the room and when we were checking out, the Hotel Manager came to personally thank us, gave us a small gift and thanked me for my recommendation. This is one hotel you must provide for all your guests in Hanoi. Amazing, phenomenal service, great breakfast, great location, comfortable and very clean room and all-around very attentive staff from doorman to reception to Restaurant staff. I have stayed in many 5-star, superior hotels but this one ranks way above the best because of its stellar, extremely attentive customer service. Definitely goes the extra mile!

Authenticity & Character
See my review
Location
See my review
Staff
Incredible, the best customer service possible. You will be floored!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The entire room and bathroom were clean
Orchid Classic Cruise
Hai Phong

Great Cruise Leader. Amazing customer service in the dining room from chef down to servers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Lovely, friendly, very attentive, extremely customer-oriented
Cleanliness & Comfort
The boat needs update and repairs in some areas.
Silk Path Grand Hue
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection

Great location by the river and bridge

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection
Ho Chi Minh City
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Authentic Home Dining - Enjoy a traditional Hue dinner
Authentic Home Dining - Enjoy a traditional Hue dinner
Hue

Lovely experience - delicious food and great guide

Quality of Experience
Food
Loved the home-cooked food. The freshly-made in front of your eyes sesame dessert was so delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam

Incredible, very helpful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excellent, careful and very courteous drivers
Around the Old Quater by Walking and Cyclo Tour.
Around the Old Quater by Walking and Cyclo Tour.
Hanoi

Loved it. Unique experience being propelled through crazy downtown traffic. Very skilled and entertaining cyclists

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
Day trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
Hanoi

Very enjoyable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onboarding Cruise To Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Onboarding Cruise To Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is amazing. Stunningly beautiful. A must-do.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting Trung Trang cave - Disembark Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Visiting Trung Trang cave - Disembark Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Interesting

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

Loved the Citadel. Uniquely beautiful with heavy French influence.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Hoi An

Very fun and unusual experience. Sailing down the river, nice and the spinning boats, great for the young

Quality of Experience
Food
Delicious, very good lunch
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

Amazing experience riding pillion on a Vespa scooter and being ferried from restaurant to restaurant to enjoy the best food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Quality of Experience
Food
Excellent pick of restaurants
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very skilled and good Vespa drivers. Great customer service
Transport
A O Traditional Vietnamese Culture Show
A O Traditional Vietnamese Culture Show
Ho Chi Minh City

Spectacular, amazing show. A MUST-SEE!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Exploring Ho Chi Minh city Tour
Full Day Exploring Ho Chi Minh city Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

A little boring but our guide tried his best. The choice of places to visit should be reviewed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 02, 2026

Dear Esther,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review about your recent trip to Vietnam. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback, it means a lot to our team and helps us continue improving our services.

It was a real pleasure supporting you on this journey, and we’re so happy to hear you had a great experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future, whether in Vietnam or elsewhere in Southeast Asia!

Wish you all the best!

Warm regards,
Long

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KImKim makes it easy!
Vietnam | Jan 16 - Jan 26, 2026

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Lisa O.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

We loved our guides and drivers in every city—they were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The logistics were perfectly organized and we knew we were in good hands. All three hotels we stayed in were nice, with very good free breakfast options, and we particularly like the Saga Hotel in Hoi An. It made a huge difference to have Lucy’s help in choosing locations and organizing local assistance.

Local specialist: Lucy Do
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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