Amazing 19 days in Vietnam & Thailand
Vietnam | Jun 18 - Jul 6, 2026

Ana
Ana R.
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2026

I had the most amazing 19 days traveling in Vietnam and Thailand.
This is my third time booking through KimKim, and my first with Realistic Asia and I am very pleased with the whole experience.
Lucy did a great job with the planning, and Long was amazing at finalizing, executing the plan and following through. Everything was tailored to my needs, the logistics were 10/10, and I was always taken care of.
The hotels they chose were in good locations, their drivers were always on time and polite, the activities were the type of things I love doing while traveling.
This time I traveled by myself and felt safe the entire time, plus I never felt the need to worry about anything, as everything was already taken care of.
I'm very thankful to everyone on the team, Long especially, for making this an amazing journey.
I'm sure I'll be in touch again soon.

Hotel Reviews
Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel & Spa
Hanoi

Super friendly staff. I really liked this location.

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The Saga Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An

My favourite hotel of this trip. Loved it here.

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Silom Serene Hotel
Bangkok

Beautiful hotel, confortable and clean.

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De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

Loved staying here. It was a good location, very nice spa.

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Doris Cruise

This was my least favorite place to stay. I only stayed for one night, and while I was getting ready to check out I was looking through the room to make sure I wasn't leaving anything behind only to find trash under the bed... not only was it dusty there was a plastic bottle, a tissue and a Qtip. I felt very disgusted knowing the room I slept in hadn't been clean before. The walls were also dirty and the soap dispensers empty. I left this feedback while checking out and the staff approached me, apologised and didn't charge me for one drink I had. They took notes and photos and assured me they would work on improving, which I do appreciate.

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Acnos Hotel

This hotel is ok, a bit old and outdated, but clean and well located.

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Chanalai Romantica Resort
Phuket

Super friendly staff. The location was ok, where most hotels are. Very near the beach.

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Activity Reviews
Join Cooking Class and Market Tour in Hanoi
Join Cooking Class and Market Tour in Hanoi
Hanoi

Lots of fun, made some delicious food!

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Made by us!
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 Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Disembark Cruise (Doris Cruise)
Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Disembark Cruise (Doris Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Nice views

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Dinh Le Temple, Tam Coc, Mua Cave) Day Trip by Group Tour (B/L)
Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Dinh Le Temple, Tam Coc, Mua Cave) Day Trip by Group Tour (B/L)
Hanoi

Really stunning place.

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Onboarding - Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao/ Tra Bau (Doris Cruise)
Onboarding - Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao/ Tra Bau (Doris Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Really beautiful views, the Cruise itself wasn't great.

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Tra Nhieu Village - Kim Bong Eco Tour
Tra Nhieu Village - Kim Bong Eco Tour
Hoi An

One of the funnest experiences on this trip. My guide was great, took me to some very local spots.

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Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho - Ben Tre) (updated)
Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho - Ben Tre) (updated)
Ho Chi Minh City

Sadly, one of my least favourite experiences. I say sadly, because my guide was great, he was friendly and engaging. He tried to make this a great day. However, the island had some things I disliked: horse pulling carriages, crocodiles being bred for leather, snakes for photo ops. It didn't feel right. The river canoes were very nice and visiting the temple was good too.

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Private Jeep Tour Saigon by Night: Foodie & City tour ( Updated )
Private Jeep Tour Saigon by Night: Foodie & City tour ( Updated )
Ho Chi Minh City

Favourite night! Everything was incredible, our jeep, the tour, the food, the guide. Loved this experience.

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Cham Island Full day Snorkeling tour
Cham Island Full day Snorkeling tour
Hoi An

It was ok, but too crowded and too far for me. You spend a lot of time getting there, so if you don't love it, it doesn't feel like it's worth it. The snorkeling spot wasn't that good... there wasn't too much to see.

Colors of Bangkok - Joint in group
Colors of Bangkok - Joint in group
Bangkok

Very fun day! Got to see a market, had great food, biked, learned about the culture. I really liked this day.

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Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market  - Half-day
Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market - Half-day
Bangkok

Lots of fun. The guide knew a lot of locals so that made the experience better.

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SkyWalk - Full Day at Elephant Nature Park
SkyWalk - Full Day at Elephant Nature Park
Chiang Mai

Beautiful experience. So important to know it's an ethical park and everything is done with the elephants' wellbeing in mind.

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VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam

Useful

Half day Chiang Mai City Tour with Tuktuk (N)
Half day Chiang Mai City Tour with Tuktuk (N)
Chiang Mai

Cool tour. Got to see the city, learn about it, make a ring. My guide was very sweet and super knowledgeable.

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Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jul 09, 2026
Dear Ana, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review of your recent trip. I and my team truly appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve the experiences we provide to our guests. I would also like to sincerely apologize that some parts of your journey did not meet your expectations, especially your experiences with Doris Cruise and the Mekong Delta tour. I am truly sorry that these issues may have affected your overall enjoyment of the trip. Please rest... Read more

Dear Ana,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review of your recent trip. I and my team truly appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve the experiences we provide to our guests.

I would also like to sincerely apologize that some parts of your journey did not meet your expectations, especially your experiences with Doris Cruise and the Mekong Delta tour. I am truly sorry that these issues may have affected your overall enjoyment of the trip.

Please rest assured that I will discuss your feedback with my team, as well as with our service partners, to ensure we address these concerns and improve the quality of our services in the future. Your comments are invaluable, and we take them very seriously.

Thank you once again for traveling with us and for sharing your experience. We genuinely appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Vietnam one day, so we can provide you with the experience you originally expected.

Wishing you all the best!

Warm regards,
Long