Hien Do
I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I have always been passionate about travelling and wanted to share my experience with others. My country is full of beautiful places and friendly people. And this inspired me to start my travel company. It has started as a small family business and now it has grown and offers more destinations of Indochina.
Even after 11 years of working I am still inspired to design the trips for our travelers offering them authentic experience and not standard way of exploring the country. I believe that travelling is not limited to sightseeing and always offer hands on experience to our clients, could it be visiting the workshop and trying to make the traditional handicraft, meeting with artist or trying to cook the local meal. Just let me know what do 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
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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. "
Featured trips & expertise
Family Vietnam Discovery from North to South - 10 Days
Experience Vietnam's cultural and geographical diversity as you and the family travel from north to south. Starting in the capital, Hanoi, be immersed in the landscapes of the dramatic northern region at UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Head south to Da Nang and Hoi An, which offer many family-friendly activities, from bamboo boat riding to amusement parks in the hills. End in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, a watery wonderland where kids can experience authentic Vietnamese life up close.
Southern Vietnam Adventure - 8 Days
This eight-day adventure highlights the beauty, biodiversity, and culture of southern Vietnam. You'll arrive in the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and from there explore national parks and the famous Mekong Delta. After enjoying trips along the river, you'll visit Da Lat, a romantic French-colonial town in the highlands where you'll go sightseeing and relax amid pine forests and tranquil mountain scenery.
Thai Temples, Beaches & Nature: From Bangkok to Phuket - 15 Days
From buzzing Bangkok to the tranquil island paradise of Phuket, this 15-day Thailand adventure will take you to the country's most intriguing places to learn about its food, culture, and history. Get your fill of street food in Bangkok, browse a floating market in Damnoen Saduak, and jump in the waterfalls at Erawan National Park. Explore Chiang Mai's mountain temples and learn how to make your favorite Thai dishes in a cooking class, and then end your trip on the beaches of Phuket.
Adventure & Relaxation in Thailand - 13 Days
Take in the variety of landscapes, architecture, and activities Thailand offers on this 13-day itinerary. Start in bustling Bangkok to explore its busy street, night markets, and sacred temples before visiting the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Then head to the coast for swimming, snorkeling, long-boat tours, and even rock climbing at several of the country's best beaches across Phuket, Railay, and the Phi Phi Islands.
Thailand Cultural Journey - 15 Days
Immerse yourself in Thai culture with this comprehensive 15-day tour. You'll discover everything from Bangkok street food to war history on the River Khwae and remote hill tribe villages. Tour the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, then continue north for jungles dotted with hot springs, hill-top temples, and caves. The adventure ends in the stupa-studded city of Chiang Mai.
Highlights of Thailand: From Chiang Rai to Phuket - 15 Days
Find a mix of thrills, beauty, and relaxation on this 15-day itinerary across several regions of Thailand. Start in the capital, Bangkok, for a taste of contemporary Thai culture before visiting ancient temples in Ayutthaya and learning about the infamous Death Railway near Kanchanaburi. Meet elephants, monks, and plenty of temples in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, and spend a few days relaxing and snorkeling off the white beaches of Phuket.
Recent trip reviews for Hien
We had an amazing trip
Vietnam
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Feb 12 - Feb 18, 2023
We had an amazing trip (it didn't matter that we had very foggy weather the whole time in Sapa and Fansipan. In particular Mr. Huan was brilliant and completely made our trip 🤩 his love and knowledge for Vietnam, the history and stories he told were so good. Would highly recommend we had a truly fantastic and memorable holiday.
Dear Elizabeth,
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! Especially, Huan is very glad to know you enjoyed the trip. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients. Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again in your near future trip to South East Asian countries.
Best regards,
Hien
I’m 100% thrilled with my trip!
Vietnam
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Jan 16 - Feb 2, 2023
I’m 100% thrilled with my trip. Realistic Asia was responsive, flexible, creative, and helped me see the best spots in vietnam. I was a difficult client because I needed to change plans a few times and they were gracious and proactive each time. Highlights are the halong bay cruise and hoi an.
Dear my beloved partner,
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. Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again!
Warmest regards,
Hien
Amazing concierge service
Vietnam
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Dec 28 - Jan 14, 2023
The trip was amazing. Hien was very communicative and made sure everything went according to plan. We were taken care of from A to Z and had the private car, driver and tour guide to ourselves during the trip. We paid a fraction of the cost compared to other tailor tours. When I had some plan changes or requested additional tours or services, Hien quickly accommodated the request and got the driver and the tour guide ready for us. She was our private concierge and ready to answer any questions. read more
Dear Minh,
Thank you so much for your good reviews!
We are very thrilled to hear 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. We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again!
Warmest regards,
Hien
HIGHLY recommend Hien!
Vietnam
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Dec 23 - Jan 2, 2023
Hien was such a detailed, thoughtful, and organized planner! We traveled to three different cities and she single-handedly coordinated seeing all of them, seamlessly.
She's also very patient as well as, I've made a lot of requests throughout the trip, and she delivered on all of them.
Vietnam was amazing, highly recommend, lots of history there and very beautiful place.
Dear my beloved partner!
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. Thanks for your kind words as well. 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!
Best regards,
Hien
Our recent trip to Vietnam was AMAZING and wo...
Vietnam
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Dec 23 - Jan 8, 2023
Our recent trip to Vietnam was AMAZING and would not have been possible with Hien's expertise, patience, and geniune desire to make our trip exactly as we wanted it to be. She answered all our questions during the planning process and was easily reachable during our trip so if any hiccups occurred or if we needed extra help, she was always in touch. We went back and forth making changes, etc. and had many versions of our itinerary; but throughout all of it, she was very accommodating. I... read more
Hi An,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me and my team your experiences in Vietnam. I am very glad that you came home with great memories. It was a pleasure for us to be a part of your trip.
Thank you again for choosing Realistic Asia and hope to see you again in other Indochina countries in future.
Best wishes!
Hien
Thailand Honeymoon!
Thailand
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Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022
Thailand was absolutely the highlight of our multi-country honeymoon experience. Every single day was unforgettable. The elephant sanctuary in Krabi is something I relive every day and need to go back to someday!! Railay Beach is absolutely breathtaking. It was such a cool experience riding up on the longtail boat! The Phi Phi Islands live up their expectation. And Patong was so much fun. Bangkok was a great way to end it! Seriously, best trip ever!!! read more
Hi Kelsey,
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I am so pleased to hear you had an incredible honeymoon! It gives me a happy heart knowing that you now have great memories you will cherish for a life time <3
Wish you all the best!
Hien
If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, choo...
Vietnam
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Dec 18 - Dec 29, 2022
If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, choose Realistic Asia! We were so so pleased with them! This is the first time using KimKim, and we were a little bit concerned that they would create a mainstream trip plan for us, but WOW, it surpassed our expectations!!
Hien was responsive from the beginning stages of planning to the end of the trip, switching a thing or two in the itinerary as we wished, adjusting pick up times as our flight was delayed, and promptly replying to our inquiries.... read more
Dear my beloved traveler,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review that motivates our team a lot (will pass it to them) and helps us further develop our services as well. We are so happy that your family completely enjoyed the trip. We have worked hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers and are extremely happy that we successfully did that for your trip.
Thank you again for choosing us for this family trip to Vietnam! I hope to see you... read more
Amazing Thailand trip with Realistic Asia and kimkim
Thailand
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Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022
The collaboration between the Realistic Asia group and kimkim was perfect for our honeymoon in Thailand! We especially enjoyed all the guides we had for our adventures, especially Tanny in Bangkok! All the honeymoon surprises made our trip special and were much appreciated. All the hotels were perfect for our preferences. Pick-ups were timely. I would highly recommend utilizing Realistic Asia for anyone considering a trip to Thailand! read more
Hi Jon,
Thank you so much for the feedback and your kind words! It was a great pleasure for us to organize this honeymoon trip for you and Kelsey and we are very happy (especially Tanny) that you enjoyed it. Thanks again for choosing our services, and we hope to see you again!
Wish you and Kelsey a happy new year!
Hien
Amazing experience for our Vietnam trip
Vietnam
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Nov 6 - Nov 19, 2022
Great experience overall, from A to Z (with both KimKim and our local specialist from Realistic Asia).
Before the trip:
I have to say, I was not comfortable at first because I had never heard of KimKim before and reviews on Realistic Asia were good but not numerous.
For everyone reading my review and having the same lack of comfort : get over it and book with these guys without any hesitation.
Hien was my contact since the very beginning. Great and pro-active communication, she was... read more
Dear Jeremie,
Thanks so much for your review! I am very thrilled to hear your kind words about the holiday. It was a great pleasure for me and our team to organize this trip, and we are very happy to know that you enjoyed it.
Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable holidays for our future clients.
Thanks again for the review and for being such a great customer.
Hien
We loved Sue in Hue the most. She made all of...
Vietnam
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Jul 27 - Aug 7, 2022
We loved Sue in Hue the most. She made all of history come alive for our family. The lunch at the family home and making incense in Hue were probably the most unique experiences of the trip.
Do from Realistic Asia was a fantastic support! The itinerary and service was flawless. Thank you for the experience!! read more
Dear Kimmah,
Thank you so much for the feedback and your kind words! It was a great pleasure for us to organize the trip for your family, and we are very happy (especially Sue) that you enjoyed it. Thanks again for choosing our services, and we hope to see you in Vietnam again!
Kind regards,
Hien
Working with Hien Do was an absolute pleasure...
Vietnam
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Jul 10 - Jul 29, 2022
Working with Hien Do was an absolute pleasure. We only decided to go to Vietnam one month before our arrival and changed our plans almost daily, up until 3 days before arrival -Ms Hien was marvelously patient and flexible with us. She made suggestions and then worked with my queries for alternatives.
We were met at the airport by our guide Mr Quang and driver Mr Ham. While touring Northern Vietnam, they were informative, friendly, patient and simply a delight to spend time with. ... read more
Dear Rani,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a great review. We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your trip. We work hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers, and your kind words inspire us a lot! It was a pleasure for me and my team to organize this trip for you, and we are looking forward to seeing you again!
Hien