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Hien Do

I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I traveled a lot around My country is full of beautiful places and friendly people. And this inspired me to start my travel company. It started as a small family business and now it has grown and offers more destinations in Indochina.
Even after 11 years of working, I am still inspired to design the trips for our travelers offering them authentic experiences and not a standard way of exploring the country. I believe that traveling is not limited to sightseeing and always offer hands-on experience to our clients, could it be visiting the workshop and trying to make a traditional handicraft, meeting with the artist, or trying to cook a local meal. Just let me know what you like to do and I will find the perfect way to explore the country through the things you love.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We offer a wide range of trips from relaxing beach outbreaks to trekking in the jungles throughout the Indochina region. Our tour types include, but are not limited to:
Classic and culture tours
Family vacations
Honeymoon trips
Adventure tours
Foodie tours
Wellness
Day trips and excursions
MICE"

How did you get involved in travel?

"This idea has always been in my mind. Every trip I was making since I was a student inspired me to share this experience with others. Firstly it began as a hobby when I was advising my friends and colleagues where to go and helping them to organise their trips. And at some point, I realised that it is the business I always want to do and have established my company. It began as a small family business offering trips in Vietnam and now has grown to the well-established company organising trips throughout Indochina. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Travelling is always the experience and learning something new. And my unique experience is not some special place, but about inspiration and relationships with others. During a pandemic, when the country closed its borders and all our team had a hard period of life I organised the trip to northern Vietnam for us. Thankfully the situation in Vietnam was safe and travel has been permitted inside the country. Apart from seeing breathtaking landscapes during our trekking, all our team got even more united. We had adventures, spent lovely nights talking about our lives, and we met many interesting and hospitable people. All this has inspired us to continue what we are doing whatever challenges we get. "

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Recent trip reviews for Hien

Incredible adventure in Cambodia and Vietnam
Vietnam | Jan 29 - Feb 3, 2025

Howard
Howard K.
Lake Zurich, IL | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
We had an incredible adventure in Cambodia and Vietnam! KimKim paired us with Hien at Realistic Asia, who organized a fantastic six day, five night customized adventure for us. In each country, we were paired with fantastic guides and drivers who took care of us from arrival to departure, and everything in between. In Cambodia, our amazing guide, Mr. Lon Vong, walked us through Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom, Angkor Thom and the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. His knowledge about the ruins,... Read more

We had an incredible adventure in Cambodia and Vietnam! KimKim paired us with Hien at Realistic Asia, who organized a fantastic six day, five night customized adventure for us. In each country, we were paired with fantastic guides and drivers who took care of us from arrival to departure, and everything in between.

In Cambodia, our amazing guide, Mr. Lon Vong, walked us through Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom, Angkor Thom and the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. His knowledge about the ruins, the Cambodian people and history of this country was incredible. He was friendly, flexible, wonderful to be with and always had a smile on his face. Highly recommend him and these stops to anyone coming to this wonderful country.

In Vietnam, we were paired with Jimmy, another fantastic guide. Jimmy taught us so much about Vietnam, as we toured sites in Hanoi, Ninh Banh and Ha Long Bay. He taught us so much about the history of Vietnam and how the Vietnamese people have adapted to the present day. He was friendly, personable and a joy to be with. He even took us to one of his favorite street food restaurants in Hanoi. We are proud to now be part of the“Jimmy Family!”

Looking back, Hien at Realistic Asia put together the incredible trip for us. Hotels, Cruise, Sites and Guides were wonderful. They spent a lot of time working with us to put together the perfect itinerary. They communicated to us frequently before the trip to make sure we were prepared and all of our paperwork was in order. They even stepped in to expedite a visa as the Vietnamese government was shutting down for the Lunar New Year and we might have had issues getting into Vietnam. They also checked in with us frequently during our tour to make sure everything was going well. If you are traveling anywhere in SE Asia, I’d recommend this group to anyone. Thank you KimKim for pairing us with Realiatic Asia!

Activity Reviews
Explore the Complex of Angkor
Explore the Complex of Angkor
Siem Reap

The ruins at Angkor are incredible. Recommend getting up early to see sunrise over Angkor Wat. Ta Phrom and Angkor Thom are also must visits! A fantastic tour!

Quality of Experience
Aww
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our Guide, Mr. Lon Vong was amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and taught us so much about Cambodian history. He was fantastic!
Transport
Exploring Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Boat riding  - Mua Cave  Full Day
Exploring Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Boat riding - Mua Cave Full Day
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Food
Great meal, food was fantastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jimmy was a fantastic guide. Fun to be with and he taught us so much about Vietnamese history.
Transport
Comfortable vehicle, great driver
Discover Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Onboarding Ambassador Signature cruise
Discover Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Onboarding Ambassador Signature cruise
Ha Long Bay

Fantastic cruise. Great room, food and views!!!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Iconic of Hanoi-  Temple of Literature
Visit Iconic of Hanoi- Temple of Literature
Hanoi
Explore Dark & Bright Cave - Disembarking Ambassador Cruise
Explore Dark & Bright Cave - Disembarking Ambassador Cruise
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 12, 2025

Dear Howard,

Thank you so much for taking your time to sharing with us your esperience.
I am thrilled that you had such a wonderful time in Vietnam and Cambodia with us in a very short time.
I passed your compliment to Mr Lon Vong and Jimmy and They are very happy that you enjoyed the time with you too.
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!

With my best regards from Hanoi !
Hien

Our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was awesome!...
Vietnam | Jan 13 - Jan 26, 2025

David
David S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2025
Our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was awesome! We used Realistic Asia (Hien). She helped us customize the tour around our needs. We typically travel on our own, but having Hien guide us saved a lot time that would be spent on research. A real plus was her knowledge of hotels, guides, and drivers to make our trip efficient. Guides: Jimmy (Hanoi), Loi (Halong Bay), Ben(Hue), Hi Hai (Hoi An), , Vincent and Thing (Ho Chi Minh), Serat (Siem Reap), Sopheak (Phnom Penh), All of our guides were very... Read more

Our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was awesome! We used Realistic Asia (Hien). She helped us customize the tour around our needs. We typically travel on our own, but having Hien guide us saved a lot time that would be spent on research. A real plus was her knowledge of hotels, guides, and drivers to make our trip efficient. Guides: Jimmy (Hanoi), Loi (Halong Bay), Ben(Hue), Hi Hai (Hoi An), , Vincent and Thing (Ho Chi Minh), Serat (Siem Reap), Sopheak (Phnom Penh), All of our guides were very knowledgeable and kept us on schedule, even when we went later than planned, to see everything. The only glitch was two separate Vietjet Airline delays that prevented us from maximizing self guided time on two days of our 14 day trip. We would recommend Vietnam Airlines for better comfort and timeliness. We learned that two days per stop was not enough time for us. And would have helped with flight delays. Overall the trip was a success and we would highly recommend working with Hien at Realistic Asia.

Hotel Reviews
Hanoi Nostalgia Hotel & Spa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Verdure Lotus Cruises
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Loi was great and the staff was very helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
They gave us a suite at the front which was awesome. The bed was uncomfortable, a little firm with a slight bump on one side.
Cherish Hue
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Larry who manages the breakfast was awesome! Always greeted us, got us coffee and hot water, very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa
Hoi An

Breakfast was the best of our tour. Lots of options on the buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Queen Ann Hotel Saigon

The room was small, but comfortable. There was some noise from the street as Hanoi is bustling early and late

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small room, bed is firm as are most beds that we’ve had in Southeast Asia.
HARI Residence & Spa
Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap

The rooftop bar and restaurant is a plus. Breakfast buffet was very good. Fairly close to Siem Reap and Tonle Sap lake.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to Pub Street, but our room was quiet
Staff
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mettavary Hotel
Phnom Penh

Very helpful staff. They only have one coffee machine at the breakfast buffet that makes both regular coffee and espresso. There was always a long line in the morning. It was frustrating. They need to make coffee in the kitchen and have two pots out to pour from given the number of people at the hotel. The buffet space is small. We had massages at the spa which were good. Rooftop bar is a plus, not crowded. They didn’t have mint for a Mojito and the margarita was served up, not on ice, not a big deal, but a must for these popular drinks and hot weather.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel is basically at Bassac street if you want some fun nightlife and food.
Staff
Very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)
Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Jimmy knew the best places and included vegetarian options.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Train Street
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Train Street
Hanoi

Jimmy was great! Very good knowledge of the area and history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Onboarding Verdure Lotus  Cruise
Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Onboarding Verdure Lotus Cruise
Ha Long Bay

This overnight trip was fun. Great cooking class and excursions to the caves and kayaking. Loi, the cruise director is fabulous.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Dark and Light Cave - Disembarking Verdure Lotus cruise
Exploring Dark and Light Cave - Disembarking Verdure Lotus cruise
Ha Long Bay

This was fun and very photo worthy. Tipping the row boat guide at the caves, while not required, is expected if you have a fun and helpful guide. Ours took lots of photos on everyone’s camera and was fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Deluxe Hue Sightseeing Full Day Tour - Join tour
Deluxe Hue Sightseeing Full Day Tour - Join tour
Hue

This was a fun tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. The lunch at the garden restaurant was delicious and fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lunch at the garden restaurant was delicious and fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking Experience
Hoi An Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking Experience
Hoi An

This was fun. Good mix of local food market shopping and tasting unusual vegetables and herbs.

Quality of Experience
Food
Great cooking class!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hi Hai was fun and very helpful as our guide and the chef of our cooking class.
Transport
Phnom Penh City Full Day
Phnom Penh City Full Day
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho - Ben Tre) (updated)
Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho - Ben Tre) (updated)
Ho Chi Minh City

It was interesting to understand the Mekong river culture and sample food. The lunch was good too, a lot of food. We wanted more time at the temple at the end of the tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City

Interesting historical perspective of how the Viet Cong survived to win, if you want to know more history of the American/Vietnam war. Somber for both sides. A lot of people come to see this.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable guide of the tunnels and Vietnam.
Transport
Full day Angkor sightseeing and Ta Prohm temple
Full day Angkor sightseeing and Ta Prohm temple
Siem Reap

This is a must see tour, phenomenal. We took over 100 pics.

Quality of Experience
Food
We had local Cambodian food for lunch in an airconditioned restaurant, which was a good mid-day break.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Serat was exceptional!
Transport
Prost? Our driver was very good!
Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake
Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap

This was interesting.

Quality of Experience
There’s just not a lot to see, but it’s interesting to learn how the culture lives on the lake.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 05, 2025

Dear David,

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

From Hanoi with love,
Hien

Impossible without Hien
Vietnam | Jan 2 - Jan 29, 2025

Robert
Robert F.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025
Hien is the ultimate agent. She constantly was aware of our travel and continued to assist us in prompt fashion whether it was changing transportation, getting seat assignments, processing refunds, and ensuring we were happy with the choices of hotels and tours.
At each airport within SE Asia we were greeted and helped through customs, assisted with luggage, and checking into hotel. It was flawless. It is unimaginable to think what efforts we would have had to spend to accomplish what...
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Hien is the ultimate agent. She constantly was aware of our travel and continued to assist us in prompt fashion whether it was changing transportation, getting seat assignments, processing refunds, and ensuring we were happy with the choices of hotels and tours.
At each airport within SE Asia we were greeted and helped through customs, assisted with luggage, and checking into hotel. It was flawless. It is unimaginable to think what efforts we would have had to spend to accomplish what Hien planned and executed.]
Each hotel chosen was excellent and the tours selected were largely worthwhile. All guides with the exception of one were excellent.

Hotel Reviews
Rayavadee

This is the finest hotel in over 40 years of travel I have stayed. The service and friendliness of the staff couldn't be higher. They anticipated our needs and were ready to help in any way. The hotel's bungalows were spacious, well equipped with huge patios and the largest bed I have ever seen. They have the largest infinity pool I have ever seen with many chairs. They also have a premier beach with great service and comfortable chaises which are set up with multiple towels. They also have kayaks and other equipment free of charge. The included brunch was outstanding and overall the food was of the highest quality. It is a place I would like to return even though it is over 15k miles from my home. The resort is set on over 25 acres and in the jungle. We saw monkeys every day and a large monitor lizard. They have a great application that allows you to call for buggies to transport you if you wish around the facility and essentially accomplish anything you need. It is easy to easy to walk to local stores in Railey and to the pier for pickup for tours.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was perfect
Caravelle Saigon

Excellent location, great service, and very comfortable room meticulously cared for.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok
Bangkok

Great place to stay along the river with shuttle boats available. Upper floor rooms with river view are spectacular. Rooms are very spacious, comfortable, and well equipped.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Na Nirand Resort
Chiang Mai

This hotel has an amazing vibe and is highly stylistic. Staff is extremely helpful and courteous. Rooms are extremely comfortable and easy to live in. Great location to walk into numerous restaurants.

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort

This hotel has great views of the sea from ocean villas. Ours had an amazing pool, giant bath tub and great deck with amazing views from everywhere in the villa. The villa was large and very comfortable. Service was excellent and the morning buffet may the best. The hotel has a few downsides, but still is a great boutique facility to stay. The first is that since it is on the side of steep hill getting to the pool or restaurants is a strenuous walk. They do have buggies which cart you around when easily requested and supplied. The other is that the beach is just adequate. However, the overall facility is great. In addition, they provide a shuttle service to a large mall about 29 minutes away. Otherwise restaurants require a cab ride.

Chen Sea Resort & Spa
Phu quoc

This is a low key resort with easy walks to the pool and beach. The beach is quite nice and the water great to swim in.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Evening Street Food Tour With Vespa Wanderers
Evening Street Food Tour With Vespa Wanderers
Ho Chi Minh City

Couldn't be more fun, interesting, with delicious food and a great guide. Riding on the back of a moped where traffic is scary is awesome.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day of visiting Kanta Elephant Sanctuary  - Orchid Farm & Doi Suthep Temple
Full day of visiting Kanta Elephant Sanctuary - Orchid Farm & Doi Suthep Temple
Chiang Mai

Can't say enough about this. Loved the elephants and the people running the sanctuary who were informed and dedicated. Butterfly and orchid farm were outstanding.

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City

This experience is not to be missed. The ingenuity of the Viet Cong and the guerilla tactics is scary. The dedication of the these guerilla fighters and how they lived is unimaginable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok evening street food tour
Bangkok evening street food tour
Bangkok

The visit to China town, the best one I have ever been to, was exciting, delicious, and not to be missed. There is plenty of walking and we also got a chance to visit a local nightclub and the flower warehouse district. A great night.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok City Tour Full Day (RA)
Bangkok City Tour Full Day (RA)
Bangkok

Visiting the Grand Palace and the various buildings surrounding it was excellent. There were many tourists but manageable. Also seeing it at night is a must. We would like to spend more time in Bangkok as there way too much to explore.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Train Street
Hanoi Half Day City Tour & Train Street
Hanoi

The half day tour was excellent. The train experience was okay. I would have rather spent more time discovering Hanoi.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Halong Bay Day Trip (Jade Sails)
Halong Bay Day Trip (Jade Sails)
Hanoi

This is well worth the day on a comfortable boat with adequate space for the many passengers. The staff were excellent. The buffet lunch while extensive was not particularly tasty.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Mekong Delta Full day  by Speed Boat ( LR) - updated
Mekong Delta Full day by Speed Boat ( LR) - updated
Vietnam

Parts of the trip were great. Other parts were ho hum. It seemed like they added things to just take up time. There were lots of obvious explanations. There is plenty of walking and it was hot. While I got a sense of the delta I felt like I wanted to learn more. Also the trip by boat was quite annoying as the river is filled with floating plant material which constantly clogged the propeller and required stopping and reversing the engine to go forward again. The river is quite dirty.

Quality of Experience
Food
We were taken to a restaurant which allowed us to experience many types of well prepared food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
VIP Fast Track Visa On Arrival  Service
VIP Fast Track Visa On Arrival Service
Vietnam
Full Day Trekking at Doi Inthanon (RA)
Full Day Trekking at Doi Inthanon (RA)
Chiang Mai

Well worth the experience exploring the forest, rice fields, waterfall, and learning about the variety of plant life and trees and how it is incorporated into the lives of those living there. It is a special area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Was taken to very authentic local Thai restaurant
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Angkor sightseeing and Ta Prohm temple
Full day Angkor sightseeing and Ta Prohm temple
Siem Reap

This is a must do and see experience. There is significant walking involved and climbing up stairs. Visiting Angkor Wat is one of the greatest experiences of my life. It is breathtaking in scope, scale, and detail. It is hard to imagine that is was created when it was.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
VIP Fast Track Services
VIP Fast Track Services
Vietnam
VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 05, 2025
Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure to accompany you on your trip to my beautiful country as well other Southeast Asia countries. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling! Your detailed sharing is truly invaluable to us to improve our services for future clients. Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish you and Kathy a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing trips ahead. Our beautiful... Read more

Dear David,

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

Your detailed sharing is truly invaluable to us to improve our services for future clients.

Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish you and Kathy 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

Hien and the local team in Vietnam were outst...
Vietnam | Dec 19 - Jan 2, 2025

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Max M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

Hien and the local team in Vietnam were outstanding : reactive, proactive, adapting to and solving last-minute requests, ensuring great experiences. Especially for a family of six. First time we use Kimkim, we will use again. And Hien and the local Vietnam team and their itinerary made us fall in love with the country. We will come back in the future !

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 21, 2025

Dear Max,

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

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

Vietnam and Cambodia
Vietnam | Dec 20 - Jan 1, 2025

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Bryn M.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025
We booked a two week trip with Hien and Realistic Asia through Vietnam and Cambodia. The tour guides, activities and drivers were very well coordinated and Hien checked in daily to make sure we were enjoying the trip. It was a great experience! Read more

We booked a two week trip with Hien and Realistic Asia through Vietnam and Cambodia. The tour guides, activities and drivers were very well coordinated and Hien checked in daily to make sure we were enjoying the trip. It was a great experience!

Hotel Reviews
Anatole Hotel Hanoi
Location
Perfect Location to walk everywhere
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Borei Angkor Resort & Spa
Siem Reap
Location
Easy to get everywhere with a tuk tuk
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Caravelle Saigon
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Elite of the Seas
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 21, 2025

Dear Bryn,

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

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 from Vietnam,
Hien

We had the most amazing experience during our...
Vietnam | Nov 16 - Dec 6, 2024

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Manoj M.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2024

We had the most amazing experience during our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Realistic Asia helped us plan and execute the trip with utmost care. Hien was regularly in touch with us throughout the trip to ensure that everything progressed smoothly to our full satisfaction. The drivers and guides were punctual and professional. Overall thanks to Hien and her team that we had a memorable trip.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 11, 2024

Dear Manoj,
Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia. 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 from Hanoi,
Hien

Wonderful trip to Vietnam!
Vietnam | Nov 25 - Nov 30, 2024

Cortney
Cortney H.
Santa Rosa, CA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024

Wonderful trip to Vietnam! Hein was amazing and very communicative. She helped us plan the perfect trip for our family of 7 (including 5 children ages 9-17) that was well within our budget. Everything was smooth and our tour guide KC was spectacular. He was kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. We loved all of the accommodations and activities. Our kids had lots of fun and we felt immersed in the local culture. I would absolutely recommend KimKim, Hein and Vietnam. We had a lovely trip.

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 04, 2024
Dear Cortney, Thank you so much for taking your time to share with us your experiences. It was my pleasure to accompany your family to my beautiful country and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip with your children and your husband. Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling!
I will pass on your compliments to our Kim Cuong. 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...
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Dear Cortney,

Thank you so much for taking your time to share with us your experiences.

It was my pleasure to accompany your family to my beautiful country and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip with your children and your husband. Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling!
I will pass on your compliments to our Kim Cuong. 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

We had a great time in Vietnam thanks to our ...
Vietnam | Oct 15 - Oct 22, 2024

Iryna
Iryna N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2024
We had a great time in Vietnam thanks to our tour agent Hien and her amazing team. They made our trip unforgettable and perfect! Great and smooth trip overall. I felt like they had everything under control and we were there just to relax and enjoy the beauty around us.
Our tour guide Cuong was great! Very knowledgeable, informative and polite, great photographer who made sure we have good pictures from every place we visited, great English as well! We had the best driver - Mr. Manh- who...
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We had a great time in Vietnam thanks to our tour agent Hien and her amazing team. They made our trip unforgettable and perfect! Great and smooth trip overall. I felt like they had everything under control and we were there just to relax and enjoy the beauty around us.
Our tour guide Cuong was great! Very knowledgeable, informative and polite, great photographer who made sure we have good pictures from every place we visited, great English as well! We had the best driver - Mr. Manh- who drove us safely around Vietnam. The timing for each visit was perfect. We really loved everything we saw. Each day was interesting. Northern Vietnam is beautiful and we can’t wait to be back soon.
Highly recommend it!

Hotel Reviews
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Hanoi

Great location, design, breakfast. Excellent customer service

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
They go above and beyond for their clients
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa
Lao Cai

Very beautiful hotel with great breakfast options

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi Sightseeing Fullday Tour  with Train Track Coffee
Hanoi Sightseeing Fullday Tour with Train Track Coffee
Hanoi

Very informative and interesting tour where you het to know Vietnamese culture and history

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Check in Moana Sapa
Check in Moana Sapa
Sapa

What a beautiful place! Must visit for great pictures

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing
Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing
Sapa

Wow, we had such a great time during this tour. Very beautiful scenery around, easy hike, amazing lunch spot which we absolutely loved!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Conquer The Roof of Indochina - Fansipan Summit with Cable car
Conquer The Roof of Indochina - Fansipan Summit with Cable car
Sapa

Absolute must do while in Sapa! Very interesting and beautiful place! Go early in the morning for the best views without clouds

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat trip Tam Coc and Mua Cave Climb
Boat trip Tam Coc and Mua Cave Climb
Vietnam

This was my favorite day in Vietnam! I didn't want it to end and would happily repeat this trip again! Such a lovely, beautiful place. Very friendly people. Delicious food

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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Nov 06, 2024

Dear Iryna,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure to accompany you on your trip to my beloved 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 and driver. They will be happy to know they helped make your trip incredible.

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

From Vietnam with loves,
Hien

North Vietnam 8-day tour
Vietnam | Oct 12 - Oct 20, 2024

NgocBich
NgocBich L.
Stillwater, MN | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
This was our 3rd booking with KimKim and we will keep using them. Hien from Realistic Asia and KimKim was a perfect specialist— checking in on us daily, adjusting to our changes, and addressing issues quickly. The best tour was with Zaj on a 3-day motorcycle tour in Ha Giang. Food and home stay exceeded our expectations! Read more

This was our 3rd booking with KimKim and we will keep using them. Hien from Realistic Asia and KimKim was a perfect specialist— checking in on us daily, adjusting to our changes, and addressing issues quickly. The best tour was with Zaj on a 3-day motorcycle tour in Ha Giang. Food and home stay exceeded our expectations!

Hotel Reviews
Local Homestay

Friendly owner, beautiful location, excellent food! Far exceeded our expectations.

Authenticity & Character
Individual cabins added to charm of the home stay
Location
Immersed in nature.
Staff
Owner
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. It was a bit warm at night so air con is a must if you plan to visit in summer
San Premium Hotel

Clean, centrally located and spacious. Breakfast was ok.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very busy location so if you like being in heart, it’s a great location. Surrounding areas are a bit dirty
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms are spacious and clean. Hallways not as clean
HOTEL CAT CAT GALERIE D’ART
Sapa

Centrally located, great breakfast, clean rooms, great view of city

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Yen Bien Luxury Hotel

Very clean, spacious. Unexpected for a remote city

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to streets with restaurants/bars
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Hoa Cuong Dong Van Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean. Breakfast was terrible— ants/flies
Activity Reviews
Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing
Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing
Sapa

Beautiful scenery, off beaten path

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Walk To The Love Waterfall  And Heaven Gate
Walk To The Love Waterfall And Heaven Gate
Sapa
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Exploring Fansipan Peak  with Cable car
Exploring Fansipan Peak with Cable car
Sapa
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Ha Giang City - Enjoy Ha Giang Loop by motorbike tour  (ER3D2N)
Ha Giang City - Enjoy Ha Giang Loop by motorbike tour (ER3D2N)
Ha Giang
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Transport between SaPa and Ha Giang was terrible— old van, too small for number of passengers with their luggage, driver had side business with 3 extra passengers who sat of floor
Continue motorbike trip through breaktaking passes (ER3D2N)
Continue motorbike trip through breaktaking passes (ER3D2N)
Vietnam
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Around Du Gia by motorbike - Ha Giang city (ER3D2N)
Around Du Gia by motorbike - Ha Giang city (ER3D2N)
Vietnam
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Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave)
Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave)
Vietnam
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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Dear Ngoc Bich,

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.

Kind regards,
Hien

Skip the crowded tour buses and create your own adventure!
Vietnam | Sep 20 - Oct 2, 2024

Diwata
Diwata M.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2024
I’m a solo traveler from the USA and I daydreamed of Vietnam. I found my travel agent, Hien from Realistic Asia (through KimKim), to make the dream a reality. Hien is attentive, has great attention to detail, and was dedicated to making sure that my experience would be exactly as I imagined - and so much MORE! After multiple iterations and fine-tuning via emails, she arranged the perfect customized 2-week trip for me. From transportation to activities and all the logistics in between. She... Read more

I’m a solo traveler from the USA and I daydreamed of Vietnam. I found my travel agent, Hien from Realistic Asia (through KimKim), to make the dream a reality. Hien is attentive, has great attention to detail, and was dedicated to making sure that my experience would be exactly as I imagined - and so much MORE!

After multiple iterations and fine-tuning via emails, she arranged the perfect customized 2-week trip for me. From transportation to activities and all the logistics in between. She made great recommendations and provided advice on customs, tipping, and even rush-hour traffic times. As a local resident of Hanoi, I felt like I had a family friend as I was traveling through each town, ready for any emergency. Fortunately, I did not need the added service of 24 hour support, though it was huge peace of mind knowing I had a local emergency contact. Hien even came to say hello at my hotel lobby when our timing aligned. It was wonderful to meet her in person! First class, white glove service all the way.

If you are looking for a truly authentic, customized travel experience, skip the crowds and huge group gatherings and create your own itinerary. I found that it was not a huge price difference, and I was able to immerse myself in Vietnam my way… Definitely with the help of Hien at Realistic Asia!

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Dear Diwata,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
I am thrilled that you had a wonderful time in Vietnam and that everything went smoothly . It was my big pleasure to accompany you on your birth day trip to my beautiful country. Your satisfaction makes my job truly fulfilling!

Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish you all the best and many more amazing trips ahead.
We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again!

From Vietnam with love