SOUTH EAST ASIA
Realistic Asia
Travel is more than just ticking off popular sights.
It's about learning, appreciating, and creating lifelong memories. The company works closely with local communities to ensure that its tours have less environmental impact and bring value to the community, while still offering clients a chance to immerse themselves in the local culture and traditions truly.
At the same time, the company is dedicated to offering high-quality services and personal attention to detail to ensure your clients receive the best experience possible and all their travel dreams come true. Whether it is a luxury escape or an adventurous expedition, Realistic Asia will craft the perfect itinerary for your client.
Why Realistic Asia?
The thing with Vietnam is that there’s so much to experience that it’s hard to know where to start - so you need a DMC who knows the country like the back of their hand. And that’s why we’re delighted to have partnered with Realistic Asia.
Their local knowledge runs deeper…
Passionate and creative, Realistic Asia is renowned for the local depth, quality and personalisation of their itineraries. Owner Hien and her team love to explore every part of the country, frequently treading the lesser-known paths to discover all they can about local life and experience the “real” Vietnam for themselves. It’s this deep knowledge of people and places that means that they are able to create truly authentic experiences - one-of-a-kind itineraries that hit differently and turn every trip into an extraordinary story.
They’re small, but perfectly formed
Purposefully boutique, Realistic Asia are proudly family-run. Their size means they can be more flexible and personalised with what they offer, while still enjoying strong buying power. They work closely with travellers and B2B clients to create products which are customised to their vision and values. And their tight team are the ultimate professionals, with staff who speak English, French, German and Russian.
They care…
Realistic Asia’s team are on hand to take the utmost care of clients right from the planning stage. Actively listening to client’s needs, they offer guidance through every step - from organisation and preparation for travel to being always on hand throughout a trip.
Their strong lines of communication ensure all needs are known and catered for, and all trip details are clear. And of course, they’re passionate about protecting the natural beauty of this incredible country, ensuring the places they visit continue to offer the same beauty to future generations.
Why Vietnam?
There’s never a bad time to visit Vietnam, the saying goes. With its rich history, faded colonial grandeur, awe-inspiring scenery, mouthwatering cuisine and the legendary hospitality of its people, travellers lucky enough to encounter a DMC who really knows their stuff have a rare and precious experience ahead.
Realistic Asia is just such a DMC. Passionate, family-run, eco-conscious and creative, they’re renowned for tailoring unforgettable, immersive experiences steeped in local culture that unlock the authentic natural beauty of this magical land.
And, with deep connections that run from the country's most unique hotels to its most luxurious, not to mention the many community projects they work with, they can create the perfect itinerary for any requirements.
From the land steeped in ancient myths through its fascinating colonial past to its vibrant, vital present - for travel companies and travellers looking to experience the real Vietnam in all its guises, we can’t recommend Realistic Asia highly enough.
In the rugged North, where mist-shrouded mountains and lush, scenic valleys make way for the hustle of colonial Hanoi, sustainable Eco Tours and hiking and trekking trips that step away from the common routes offer a chance to soak up the traditional rural lifestyle and breathtaking views of rolling hills and terraced rice paddies, as well as enjoying the warm and welcoming ways of the Vietnamese people.
Realistic Asia’s off-the-beaten trail City tours dive deep into the culture of Hanoi and uncover the hidden secrets of Ho Chi Minh, combining key sights with exploration of local cuisine and lesser-known charms - from the traditional water puppeteers of Hanoi to the secret weapons chambers and tiny backstreet houses of old Saigon.
In Ho Chi Minh City, food lovers can take to the streets for a one-of-a-kind motorbike food tour, hopping on a vintage Vespa for a mouthwatering exploration of Saigon after dark.
Adventurous souls will love to make like Vietnam’s legendary dragons and soar above the mythic Jade Islands of Halong Bay by transferring there by seaplane or exploring the natural thrills of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park with its vast network of underground rivers, limestone formations and caves, including Son Doong, the world’s largest cave and a truly epic experience!
To the South, with the pace and past of thriving Ho Chi Minh City exhausted, travellers can retreat to the coast. Higher up, the Hindu temples of Cham Kindom, stunning beaches and turquoise waters have made Nha Trang a tourist hotspot. Luckily, Realistic Asia knows the hidden gems, with a hand-picked selection of luxurious resorts that combine privacy and intimacy with paradise-like surroundings.
Blessed with sun for 300 days of the year, the balmy, palm-fringed beaches of Mui Ne make a wonderful family destination, while Phu Quoc is an island paradise of mountain scenery, crystal-clear waterfalls, verdant jungle, white sand beaches and tropical waves.
Or, for those in search of unspoiled natural beauty and the most sustainable, barefoot luxe resorts, look to the stunning island group of Con Dao. Far removed from their notorious past, the islands are now known for their pristine beaches, lush forests and historic landmarks. Nature lovers will enjoy the abundant wildlife, including nesting turtles - and the perfect privacy.
Ready to introduce Vietnam to your clients? Allow us to set up a meeting with Realistic Asia to discuss how they might assist you and your clients in curating their Southeast Asia experience. You can also connect with us on SquirrelFish by setting up your free account.
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