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Lucy Do

My name is Lucy, I live in Hanoi, Vietnam, and I am helping travelers to arrange their dream vacations. Exploring the world has always inspired me, and I have always been looking for opportunities to travel. This led me to work in the travel industry. I started my job 4 years ago as an intern when I still was doing my degree. I tried different roles in the company and found my best in being a travel consultant.
I have a big passion for travel, and I continuously explore all Indochina countries. With all my local experience, I a happy to share it, making interesting and joyful trips for my clients.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"There is no doubt that Vietnam is my strength, my beloved destination. But I also extensively traveled in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Whenever I consult my travelers, I try my best to meet their expectations and find the perfect activities for their travel style. But my main strength is beach holidays, trekking, visiting cultural sites, family tours, and trips for seniors and solo travelers."

How did you get involved in travel?

"There's a misconception that you need a ton of money to be able to travel. In reality, you don't. Although, traveling requires some effort and courage to start. Now the world is so full of opportunities and flexibility, and I took advantage of this by starting to work in the travel industry. It could help me always be up to date with any new activities to do, know where to stay finding the perfect balance between quality and price. I started working in the travel industry when I was a student, I wanted to make extra money and be among the same travel enthusiasts as me. I found myself being a travel consultant, it is really joyful for me, and it fits my skills the best. After graduation, I stayed in the same company to work full-time. This place became for me a second home, I found good friends, and all my travel dreams are coming true."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of the best travel experiences I had was my trip to Quang Ninh province of Vietnam when I visited Halong Bay and explored its limestone islands by kayak. Ha Long in Vietnamese means "descending dragon", by the legend, the hundreds of islands in the bay are the teeth of the dragon, who helped the Vietnamese to defeat the enemy. This place really gives you a feeling of magic.
I was amazed by the pristine beauty of Halong Bay and the distinct feeling when I was puddling my kayak through the cave. I so loved being on the move and never knowing what may be around the corner! I will never forget this experience.
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Lucy is part of the following groups: Laos Travel Agents, Thailand Travel Agents, Vietnam Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Lucy

Lucy curated the perfect tour for us!
Vietnam | Nov 11 - Nov 29, 2024

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Shannon W.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024
Lucy curated the perfect tour for us and spent a long time with us getting it just right. we loved the cities we went to, the tours we went on, and our hotels. we are so grateful for being paired with Lucy. She was super responsive the entire time. Read more

Lucy curated the perfect tour for us and spent a long time with us getting it just right. we loved the cities we went to, the tours we went on, and our hotels. we are so grateful for being paired with Lucy. She was super responsive the entire time.

Hotel Reviews
San Grand Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hidden Charm Ninh Binh
Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gateway Inn Pu Luong
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hanoi Le Chateau Hotel & Spa
Hang Thiec Street
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Saga Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anatole Hotel Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
M'Gloria Cruise
Ha Long
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
May De Ville Luxury Hotel
Hanoi

the bed was super firm and uncomfortable. the sheets were thick and stiff. everything else was good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spatel d'Annam Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Hue
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Half-Day  Sightseeing
Hoi An Half-Day Sightseeing
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Marble Mountain & Cham Museum
Visit Marble Mountain & Cham Museum
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On Boarding - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (M'Gloria Cruise)
On Boarding - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (M'Gloria Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi Fullday City Tour  with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi Fullday City Tour with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 04, 2024

Dear Shannon,

Thank you so much for your feedback. I'm so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for your kind words. I will miss you and wish you all the best in the future. We are grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again!

Cheers!!
Lucy

Great experience. Highly recommend.
Vietnam | Nov 11 - Nov 29, 2024

Mae Lee
Mae Lee B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024
At first, we were looking at booking through GTours or Intrepid. But we didn’t like how we couldn’t choose the cities we went to or the dates. Then I found kimkim. I was hesitant at first because I hadn’t heard of them. But our experience was wonderful and I wholeheartedly recommend kimkim. They connected us with Lucy at Realistic Asia for our trip to Vietnam. Lucy was wonderful and super responsive. She spent a long time with us crafting the perfect trip for us. During our trip, she was... Read more

At first, we were looking at booking through GTours or Intrepid. But we didn’t like how we couldn’t choose the cities we went to or the dates. Then I found kimkim. I was hesitant at first because I hadn’t heard of them. But our experience was wonderful and I wholeheartedly recommend kimkim.

They connected us with Lucy at Realistic Asia for our trip to Vietnam. Lucy was wonderful and super responsive. She spent a long time with us crafting the perfect trip for us. During our trip, she was super responsive with contacting hotels to store our luggage, contacting tour guides to make adjustments, and helping us with overweight/excess baggage on our domestic flights.

We used Hanoi as our home base. We decide to stay at different hotels each time and I’m glad we did that to experience different hotels and different locations in the old quarter. I guess it would have been easier to stay at one hotel the whole time and just leave our bags there instead of having to pick up our suitcases from other hotels. But it was all so close that it wasn’t a problem.

We landed in Hanoi and stayed there a few days. Then we went to Ninh Binh and Pu Luong nature reserve. From there, we drove back to Hanoi and then flew to Da Lat. Then we flew to Da Nang and stayed in Hoi An, and Hue. We flew from Hue to Hanoi and that was the end of our trip. We arrived on Nov 11 and departed for home on Nov 29. We loved the places we went to.

Our tour guides were wonderful and helpful as were our drivers. We are so glad we worked with Lucy at Realistic Asia!

Hotel Reviews
San Grand Hotel

This was the first hotel we went to in Hanoi and our favorite. We liked that it was smack dab in the old quarter. It was noisy and bustling and the staff were wonderful and the breakfast buffet was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
We liked that it wasn’t with all the other big touristy hotels.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hidden Charm Ninh Binh
Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

The room was big and the breakfast buffet was too. We stayed there just one night. The view from the room was amazing and the staff were wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa

Wow! Just wow! This place was a vacation within our vacation. Beautiful grounds and villas. We were upgraded to a fantastic huge suite. The food was delicious. I had one of the best salads I’ve ever had there. The staff were so friendly and accommodating.

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Location
Staff
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Gateway Inn Pu Luong

I can’t recommend this place enough. The staff were so wonderful and kind and helpful. We gave fond memories of here. The view was amazing and stunning and the food was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Speculator views!
Staff
The staff made it wonderful for us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hanoi Le Chateau Hotel & Spa
Hang Thiec Street

We were here briefly for one night and had a good experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Saga Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anatole Hotel Hanoi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spatel d'Annam Hotel

Great location in the old imperial city. We didn’t want to stay at the big skyrise hotels. This had character. The staff weren’t as friendly as everywhere else it still super friendly. The buffet wasn’t the best either but still totally good and decent. We liked the character of the place and we are glad we stayed there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
M'Gloria Cruise
Ha Long

The staff were amazing! The food was so good! The room view was incredible. We had a great time on this cruise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
May De Ville Luxury Hotel
Hanoi

This was one of the bigger hotels we stayed at in Hanoi and it was on a wider street with more tourists. We liked smaller hotels more off the beaten path. We stayed here for one night. The breakfast was good. The staff were friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi Fullday City Tour  with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi Fullday City Tour with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Half-Day  Sightseeing
Hoi An Half-Day Sightseeing
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
See
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Marble Mountain & Cham Museum
Visit Marble Mountain & Cham Museum
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Hue
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On Boarding - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (M'Gloria Cruise)
On Boarding - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (M'Gloria Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 04, 2024

Hi Mae Lee,

Thanks so much for your review! I'm really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday. 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 wishes,
Lucy

Happy times in Hanoi.
Vietnam | Nov 1 - Nov 6, 2024

kim
kim b.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024
We had an amazing trip to Hanoi with a great itinerary which was designed by Lucy and she made any changes we requested. The hotels were great.
We had a lovely guide Mr Huan and a very nice driver who was with us for the whole trip.
Both looked after us very well and went above and beyond to make our trip memorable.
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We had an amazing trip to Hanoi with a great itinerary which was designed by Lucy and she made any changes we requested. The hotels were great.
We had a lovely guide Mr Huan and a very nice driver who was with us for the whole trip.
Both looked after us very well and went above and beyond to make our trip memorable.

Hotel Reviews
May De Ville Luxury Hotel
Hanoi

Great hotel well located

Authenticity & Character
Great breakfast, lovely staff and great rooftop views over city
Location
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tam Coc Retreat

Beautiful hotel in a very tranquil setting

Authenticity & Character
Just perfect
Location
Close to local sights
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amanda Luxury Cruise

Communication on the boat could have been better and food was average for a luxury ship

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore the History and Beauty of Hanoi city tour , Train Street and Water Puppet show
Explore the History and Beauty of Hanoi city tour , Train Street and Water Puppet show
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Hanoi

Very unique day giving an insight to local life in the country (Timings need improvement we were waiting around for quite a long time for other participants to arrive)

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration
Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration
Vietnam

Great day out including lovely lunch cycle ride and boat trip

Quality of Experience
The scenery
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Just always so helpful
Transport
On boarding - Dark and Bright Caves - Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay ( Amanda Luxury Cruise 2D1N)
On boarding - Dark and Bright Caves - Tra Bau - Lan Ha Bay ( Amanda Luxury Cruise 2D1N)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 04, 2024

Hi Kim,

Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to know that you had a great time on our tour. Our team works hard to deliver unforgettable experiences, and your feedback is a testament to their dedication. We appreciate your support and hope to see you soon on another adventure.

Sincerely,
Lucy

Reliable did a great job organizing our 23 da...
Vietnam | Oct 21 - Nov 12, 2024

Solomon
Solomon F.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Reliable did a great job organizing our 23 day visit to Vietnam. They arranged for a few internal flights and our 4 and 5 star hotels. We had experienced English speaking guides, always picked up at the airport or the hotels on time. No complaints just praise. Good job!

Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Nov 21, 2024

Hello Sol,

I hope you and Celine are doing well. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!Your happiness brings me a lot of motivation and passion for my job. I have passed your compliments to our guide, driver, and our operation team who will be delighted to know they made your trip memorable!

Wishing you and Celine all the best and I do hope to have another chance to accompany you on your next adventure in Asia!

Best wishes,
Lucy

Lucy helped us to plan a wonderful trip to Vi...
Vietnam | Dec 24 - Jan 7, 2024

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vi b.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024
Lucy helped us to plan a wonderful trip to Vietnam. She was most accommodating to all of our requests and questions. I cannot recommend her services enough. She was there for us from the beginning until the end of our trip and made sure that my family and I were well taken care of. I had her revise our itinerary many times, and she never had any problems doing so. Having Lucy there to support us throughout our entire trip to Vietnam was such a blessing, as it helped to take the stress out of... Read more

Lucy helped us to plan a wonderful trip to Vietnam. She was most accommodating to all of our requests and questions. I cannot recommend her services enough. She was there for us from the beginning until the end of our trip and made sure that my family and I were well taken care of. I had her revise our itinerary many times, and she never had any problems doing so. Having Lucy there to support us throughout our entire trip to Vietnam was such a blessing, as it helped to take the stress out of not knowing what to do, where to go, or who to contact. Vietnam is a country that would have been difficult and stressful to navigate without her. The accommodations that she recommended for us were all spectacular, particularly the Amiana in Nha Trang and the Stellar of the Seas Cruise in Ha Long Bay. Having her as a point of contact helped me to feel at ease during the trip and her responsiveness to all situations was outstanding. My family and I are so grateful for her help in planning and ensuring that the travel adventure that we had went smoothly. I wish she could be our travel agent for every country! Thank you so much Lucy, you provided our family with memories to treasure for a lifetime! :)

Hotel Reviews
La Siesta Classic Hang Thung
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stellar of the Seas
quảng ninh

The ship was clean and the rooms were beautiful. The staff was amazing and I am so glad that my family and I were able to stay on this cruise. I highly recommend, 10/10!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Ho Chi Minh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amiana Resort Nha Trang
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Quảng Nam
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aira Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
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
Day trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
Day trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onboarding - Visit Dark & Bright Cave 3D2N (Stellar Of The Seas)
Onboarding - Visit Dark & Bright Cave 3D2N (Stellar Of The Seas)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Leisure Time & Disembarking cruise 3D2N (Stellar Of The Seas)
Leisure Time & Disembarking cruise 3D2N (Stellar Of The Seas)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Half-Day  Sightseeing
Hoi An Half-Day Sightseeing
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cycle to Kim Bong Village - Tra Nhieu
Cycle to Kim Bong Village - Tra Nhieu
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Teh Dar Show
Evening Teh Dar Show
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Biking in Viet Hai Village & Relaxing at Ba Trai Dao Area 3D2N (Stellar Of The Seas)
Biking in Viet Hai Village & Relaxing at Ba Trai Dao Area 3D2N (Stellar Of The Seas)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 15, 2024

Dear Vi Burgan,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients.

We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you in Southeast Asia again.

With my best regards,
Lucy

Focusing on the Trip
Vietnam | Mar 31 - Apr 5, 2023

Kimberly
Kimberly H.
South Korea | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2023
Lucy was helpful but I stressed about my trip because of not knowing to book flight, hotel, in a certain order. Also visa was costly for me due to me ordering 3 visas.
However, once I got to Vietnam the stress of getting here was pretty much non existent.
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Lucy was helpful but I stressed about my trip because of not knowing to book flight, hotel, in a certain order. Also visa was costly for me due to me ordering 3 visas.
However, once I got to Vietnam the stress of getting here was pretty much non existent.

Hotel Reviews
Adora Art Hotel

Hotel was ok. They had dinner menus at the entrance and near the elevators but I never saw the kitchen open or diners there eating.

Authenticity & Character
Quiet place in the center of a crowded bustling town.
Location
In the heart of the city.
Staff
Desk staff were kind of nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Appearance was enviting
Silkotel Hoi An
Hoi An

This hotel was very tropical looking. I immediately had to photograph each view leading up to my room which ended with a short winding flight of stairs. Plants aligned but sides and my room was also beautiful. I regret not taking time to sit on the balcony. Looks like I'll have to go back.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel was picturesque and the staff were good.
Location
Right across from my tailor shop and a short walk from the riverfront where the lanterns glow at night time.
Staff
I like that if there was a question there was a very knowledgeable supervisor available.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Apr 18, 2023
Dear Kimberly, Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. I highly appreciate the details you shared with me about areas where we can improve better in the future. I regretted that you got stress about arrangement the tour and logistical. However I would like to explain more about this situation: 1. Regarding international flight, I wish I should let you know that the price excludes any international flights eventhough it was mentioned in the pricing details. 2. Visa: I sent you an... Read more

Dear Kimberly,

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. I highly appreciate the details you shared with me about areas where we can improve better in the future.

I regretted that you got stress about arrangement the tour and logistical. However I would like to explain more about this situation:

1. Regarding international flight, I wish I should let you know that the price excludes any international flights eventhough it was mentioned in the pricing details.

2. Visa: I sent you an official link to apply for evisa to Vietnam and you got some issues with payment so I offered our assistance but you said that you would go with another visa company. Before the trip started, I also had asked for a copy to double check and it turned out that you filled in an incorrect name compared to your passport. At that time it was not enough time to reapply it. And finally, we offered you an urgent visa to enter Vietnam without a supplement because I supported this amount. What a pity that in the end, you were not happy about it.

Thank you again for choosing our service, I am sure that we won't stop enhancing our services to offer you a perfect trip that could be a good fit for your travel requirement in the near future.

Best regards,
Lucy

Highly recommend Lucy from Realistic Asia
Vietnam | Feb 11 - Feb 23, 2023

M
Mitch L.
Australia | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2023

We had an amazing time in Vietnam and couldn’t have been happier with the service we received from Lucy. Whenever we had questions or wanted to make last minute changes she was so quick to get back to us. Would highly recommend.

Local specialist: Lucy Do
Lucy
Lucy Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 27, 2023

Dear Mitch,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to accompany you and Kirsty on this trip. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again in other Indochina countries!
Best wishes!
Lucy