I was very impressed with Realistic Asia’s service. Hien was a fantastic guide, she made the whole end to end process so easy, allowing us to relax and enjoy our trip, from planning our trip to budget, the easy to follow comprehensive itinerary through to the WhatsApp prompts and reminders about timings and drivers.
I really recommend Realistic Asia for a stress free trip!
Hotel Reviews
Big rooms, nice welcome, attentive staff, friendly and helpful for a late check out and other services when our flight was delayed.
Authenticity & Character
Great decor, it has 2 wings
Location
So central in the old quarter of Hanoi, close to the action!
Staff
attentive staff, friendly and helpful for a late check out and other services when our flight was delayed.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice big rooms, quiet air conditioning.
A good location, fabulous views with friendly staff.
Authenticity & Character
Furnishings a little bit tired but clean and comfortable
Staff
So friendly, engaging and happy to help
Cleanliness & Comfort
Would only let us have 1 extra pillow between us but likely because of availability of spares
Lalita Boutique Hotel & Spa Ninh Binh
Sleek hotel with helpful staff.
Authenticity & Character
It has a great rooftop pool and little bar
Location
I couldn’t be sure if they had access to a driver to take us the short way into town, but likely had bikes if we wanted to use as they are on the outskirts
Staff
The receptionist was happy to help us plan the day and organise a driver, had some great tips, thanks!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pool looked like it could be cleaned a bit more frequently but it wasn’t too bad and I used it without issue, otherwise all good!
A quaint little cruise ship with some surprises!
Authenticity & Character
It had a great sized bedroom and bathroom with a huge bath!
Location
Visiting Lan Ha bay which was quieter was a great scoop. It offered some fun activities.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful, when I thought I had lost something they were quick to check it hadn’t been handed in
Cleanliness & Comfort
The toilet flush did stop working and the balcony door was tough to open but nothing major and we had no other concerns.
Activity Reviews
Pu Luong - Caving | Scenic Rice Fields
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Beautiful countryside, the cave is a little past its best (not many bats live here anymore) but it’s still worth a visit and was welcome way to cool down after the hot trek down and before the hotter trek back up!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So great to have a local guide for our 3 trips to share her local knowledge and was also keen to learn about Australia, I hope she visits soon!
Enchanting 19km Off-Road Trekking
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
It was out of season so the waterfall wasn’t as breathtaking as it could have been but a welcome cool off experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So great to have a local guide Tuyen for our 3 trips to share her local knowledge and she was also keen to learn about Australia, I hope she visits soon! We were blessed and grateful to be invited into Tuyen’s home for some respite on this big trek as it was a hot day. She checked often to ensure we didn’t need a rest. Thanks Tuyen!
Village Life | Water Wheels | Rafting ( Day3)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Lovely to see the working water wheels and experience more village life.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So great to have a local guide Tuyen for our 3 trips to share her local knowledge and was also keen to learn about Australia, I hope she visits soon!
Local specialist: Hien Do
