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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Mai Sen I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the arrangements you made during our recent holiday in Vietnam. Your efforts and attention to detail truly made our trip speci... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute Asia put together the most amazing trip for us . The hotel, guides , drivers were all first class . Sen who put together our tour was from our initial contact to leaving Vietnam outstandi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited Hanoi, Sapa region, boat on Lan Ha Bay, Hoi An and Phu Quoc. Great arranged activities, local guides and logistics and timing of all 21 pick-up of transportations. Well selected hotels with... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booked a Vietnam and Cambodia trip with Sen in April 2019. In the planning stage, she was eager to call and make amendments that I suggested and make other recommendations. Everything ran smoothly. W... See more

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Absolute Asia Travel offers unique tours and personalized travel experiences to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar since 2006 under brand name Hainam Travel.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Mai Sen

Dear Mai Sen

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the arrangements you made during our recent holiday in Vietnam. Your efforts and attention to detail truly made our trip special.

Additionally, I appreciate your prompt refund for the hotel stay on the night our flight to Danang got canceled. Your support and understanding in a challenging situation like this is much appericiated.
We had a wonderful time in Vietnam, and your services played a significant role in making it memorable.

Best regards,
Atul sekhawat & group.

8 June 2025
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Dear Atul and group,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your recent Vietnam holiday. It truly warms our hearts to know that you had such a memorable experience exploring our beautiful country.

I'm delighted that Mai Sen took such good care of you throughout your journey. She's one of our most dedicated team members, and I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. At Absolute Asia Travel, we pride ourselves on the personal touch and attention to detail that makes each trip unique and special.

Regarding the flight cancellation to Danang, I'm glad we could quickly resolve the hotel refund situation for you. These unexpected situations can be stressful when you're traveling, so it's always our priority to minimize any inconvenience and support our guests however we can.

Your satisfaction means everything to us, and knowing that we contributed to making your Vietnam adventure memorable is exactly why we do what we do. Vietnam has so much to offer, and I hope this trip has given you and your group lasting memories of our incredible culture, landscapes, and people.

We'd love to welcome you back to Vietnam or help you explore other fascinating destinations in Southeast Asia in the future. Please don't hesitate to reach out whenever your travel plans bring you back to our region.

Safe travels and warm regards from all of us here in Hanoi

Absolute Asia Travel team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vietnam Holiday Dec 2024

Family trip to HCMC in Dec 2024. We have a wonderful and fun journey with Absolute Asia Travel. Everything was great organized and well taken care of and the team is responsive and friendly. Good to go with Absolute Asia Travel if you are interested on some great personal experience and unforgettable adventure journey. Thank you once again to Mr Tuan, Ms Yen and the team, guide Mdm Hoa and driver Mr Linh.

19 December 2024
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Dear Maggie,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear that your family had such a great time in Ho Chi Minh City.

I'm delighted that everything was well-organized and that our team provided the responsive service we strive for. Your kind words about creating an "unforgettable adventure journey" truly capture what we aim to achieve with every trip.

I'll be sure to share your appreciation with Ms. Yen, guide Madam Hoa, driver Mr. Linh, and the entire team - it will certainly brighten their day!

Thank you for choosing Absolute Asia Travel. Should your travels bring you back to Vietnam or Southeast Asia, we'd be honored to help create more unforgettable experiences.

Absolute Asia Travel team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute Asia - First Class tour company .

Absolute Asia put together the most amazing trip for us . The hotel, guides , drivers were all first class .
Sen who put together our tour was from our initial contact to leaving Vietnam outstanding!!! Any questions we had were answered immediately via What’s App ,any changes we needed to make along the way were never too much trouble ! The service we received was truly first class! If you are considering a holiday in Vietnam / Cambodia , I would highly recommend you use Absolute Asia , they are the best !

30 October 2024
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Dear Karen,

Thank you so much for this amazing feedback! It's wonderful to hear that Sen provided such outstanding service from start to finish, and that our hotels, guides, and drivers all delivered the first-class experience we strive for.

Your kind words about our responsiveness via WhatsApp and flexibility with changes truly mean the world to us. We know how important it is to feel supported throughout your journey.
Thank you for recommending Absolute Asia Travel - there's no better compliment than having satisfied guests share their experience with others.

We'd love to welcome you back for future adventures in Southeast Asia!

Warmest regards,
Absolute Asia Travel team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best of Malaysia including Borneo

Thanks Tuan for an impeccable itinerary of Malaysia including Sarawak and Sabah. We had a great time in Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, penang, Langkawi, Kuching, Mulu, Kota Kinabalu and sandakan, apart from the two stopovers in Singapore which reminds me of the place where Asia meets the West.
We had a packed schedule with 8 internal flights in order to savour the whole peninsula of Malaysia and a taste of the rustic Borneo with its enormous potential.

11 March 2024
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Hello Franco, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience traveling through Malaysia, including Sarawak and Sabah! It's great to hear that you enjoyed exploring various destinations such as Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kuching, Mulu, Kota Kinabalu, and Sandakan. We're glad that you had a memorable time and appreciated the diverse beauty and culture Malaysia has to offer. Your feedback about the itinerary and the seamless travel experience with 8 internal flights is much appreciated. If you have any more feedback or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out to us. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon!
Tuan & Absolute Asia Travel team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing, professional, reliable

I don’t know where to start! Absolute Asia Travel have been amazing. We were passed onto them by another tour agency that we had initially approached that didn’t have capacity to deal with us and we are so glad that happened!

Chloe looked after us. We were travelling for our honeymoon for a few months and I messaged Chloe only a week in advance for help with various parts of our itinerary in Vietnam. She picked it up immediately and began suggesting activities/ hotels and places to see which were all fantastic. Through Chloe we booked a two day cruise in the Mekong delta, a day trip to Chu chi tunnels with a guide, a private jeep tour from Hoi to hue on the hai van pass with an amazing seafood lunch, a day tour in hue and two days in the pu luong region trekking and seeing local villages with a guide. Everything was planned with amazing attention to detail and it worked like clockwork. Everyone turned up when they were supposed to, the guides were excellent, all transport was immaculate and safe and everyone that we dealt with was professional, knowledgeable and flexible. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour company.

We worked with Chloe to let her know our budget and what kinds of things we like and she completely nailed it. One of the hotels that she found for us in pu luong was one of the best of our entire travels through Asia!

Chloe checked in regularly on WhatsApp and would confirm plans the day before and her assistance was invaluable. We had an issue travelling to Cambodia (nothing to do with Absolute Asia Travel) as we were leaving the country by boat rather than flight and she helped to pull together itineraries and documents with just an hour’s notice to ensure that there would be no issues for us! She also completed my husbands visa for Vietnam and dealt with all of the paperwork and on top of all of that is an absolute pleasure to communicate with!

I cannot recommend this company enough- I will be using them again for any travels through Asia and have already sent their details to several friends looking to travel in the region.

26 October 2023
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Hi Anna,

Your feedback is an absolute delight! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with Absolute Asia Travel. Chloe and our team are thrilled to have crafted a seamless, tailored experience for your honeymoon in Vietnam. We're elated that our meticulous planning, from the Mekong Delta cruise to exploring Pu Luong, left a lasting impression. Chloe's dedication and quick responses truly shine, ensuring a hassle-free experience and navigating unforeseen challenges effortlessly, exemplifying our commitment to our travelers. Your praise for accommodations and the meticulous arrangements warms our hearts. Your kind recommendation and trust mean the world to us. As you plan future adventures through Asia, count on us to create more unforgettable experiences. We're honored to have been part of your journey and eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back for more extraordinary adventures!

Warm regards,
Absolute Asia Trave team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Trip and Excellent Travel Agency

Absolute Asia receives our highest recommendation for planning an excellent personalized trip with a great itinerary, customer service, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Mr. Tuan, one of the co-owners and founders, planned a 24 day private tour in Feb and March 2023 throughout Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam for my wife and me. It was truly a trip of a lifetime! What an amazing part of the world to visit! We wanted an overview of Southeast Asia and we definitely got that. The trip planning with Mr. Tuan began roughly 6 months before we traveled. Tuan sent out an initial itinerary and then my wife and I tweaked it over the next couple of weeks until we were satisfied with the plans. We were quoted a price, which was surprisingly reasonable, and Mr. Tuan took care of everything from there--booked all in-country flights (8), hotels (11), guides (7), drivers, tours, etc. We were sent a very detailed multi-page itinerary and knew what to expect each day. Our trip included 3 cooking classes, multiple boat trips (one overnight), bicycle rides, waterfall hikes, several lunches and dinners, temple visits, farm visit, fishing, museums, and more. Mr. Tuan was prompt in answering all of our questions prior to travel and during the trip--he literally answered dozens of emails. One of our flights changed twice before we left and Mr. Tuan promptly notified us. We felt very well prepared prior to leaving and knew what to expect once we arrived. We were greeted at the airport in each new city/region by a guide and driver who took great care of us during our stay and returned us to the airport at the end of our stay. Our guides were all excellent--very friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share information with us. We had requested 4 star hotels with breakfast--all were more than adequate and exceeded our expectations. Several were smaller boutique-type hotels which we especially liked. Our last stop was Hanoi which is where Absolute Asia is located. Mr. Tuan arranged to meet us for a drink on our last night there to say "thank you" for traveling with them. It was great to finally meet after communicating with him for so many months. We will be referring all of our friends to Absolute Asia and will certainly use them again when we return. There are so many amazing sights to see and experience in Southeast Asia that you can't do it all in one trip!

14 February 2023
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Hello Steve and Jamie,

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Absolute Asia! We are thrilled to hear that your trip throughout Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam was a trip of a lifetime, and that Mr. Tuan and our team were able to plan a personalized itinerary that exceeded your expectations.

We take pride in providing exceptional customer service and attention to detail, and we are delighted to hear that you found our team to be responsive and prompt in answering all of your questions before and during your trip. It is also wonderful to hear that our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share information with you.

We are grateful for your recommendation and appreciate your trust in us to plan your future travels to Southeast Asia. Our team is excited to help you explore more of this amazing part of the world and create another unforgettable experience for you.

Thank you again for choosing Absolute Asia for your travels and we look forward to being of your service again in not far future.

Warm regards,
Absolute Asia Travel team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Absolute Asia

We had a 2 week holiday in Vietnam arranged by Tuan. The holiday was originally booked for April 2020 and then Covid hit. Absolute Asia were very good and kept the booking open for us until we were eventually able to travel in October 2022. Tuan at Absolute Asia was very communicate and very helpful in arranging everything. Once we made it to Vietnam everything was amazing! The itinerary was great, the standard of accomodation really good and we had a great guide, Vinh, for our tour of Northern Vietnam

16 October 2022
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Reply from Absolute Asia Travel

Hello Phil,

Thank you for sharing your experience with Absolute Asia! We are so pleased to hear that you had an amazing 2 week holiday in Vietnam and that Tuan and our team were able to provide you with excellent service throughout the planning process.

We understand that the pandemic has caused uncertainty for many travelers, and we are glad that we were able to work with you to reschedule your trip to a later date that suited you. We take pride in our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and we are thrilled to hear that Tuan was able to communicate with you effectively and help arrange everything to your satisfaction.

It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your itinerary, found the standard of accommodation to be great, and had a fantastic guide, Vinh, for your tour of Northern Vietnam. We appreciate your kind words and we will be sure to pass them along to Tuan and Vinh.

Thank you for choosing Absolute Asia for your travels and for your understanding during these challenging times. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future!

Warm regards,
Absolute Asia Travel team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

23 Days Vietnam and Cambodia

Brilliant from start to finish. Great planning resulting in an amazing itinerary. Great hotels, polite punctual guides and drivers for which nothing was too much. Stress free travel with 100% enjoyment, loved every minute.

16 April 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

24 Day Vietnam adventure

The trip that Huyen designed for us was exactly what we asked for. It was jam packed and we were constantly on the go. We did a 24 day tour of the entire country from the north to the south, starting with the northern mountains and its natural wonders. We then headed to Hanoi, Ha Long Bay overnight on a boat, then an overnight train to Hue, continuing to Hoi An, Dalat, Mekong, and Saigon. Our trip was a mix of different modes of transport and a mix of hotels, homestays, and lodges. Not all of them were amazing (peoples taste may vary), but as a whole the trip was an awesome experience

We had guides and drivers set for us for the entire trip which made things a bit easier. They all helped us communicate and were extremely knowledgeable about their country and the city they were in specifically. Being in a country for that long you start seeing similar things over and over, most of our guides were able to give different perspectives which made it a little more interesting.

My suggestion would be to do your research and know what you want to see and what kind of trip you want to have and let Absolute Asia build it for you. We went back and forth with changes for a month or so and ended with just what we wanted. Its a big country and they know the best way to show it off to you.

23 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value

Great value - 3 week tour of Vietnam and Thailand. The guides were all very good, accommodating, flexible when we asked for adjustments in the itinerary. The drivers were all very competent, dependable, punctual - we never worried about not making a connection as we traveled by van, airplane, or boat. A truly memorable vacation.

14 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent planning and a very good…

Excellent planning and a very good value! Our 34 day trip went flawlessly. Lots of good suggestions were offered but Absolute Asia always took our input and applied it to the final itinerary. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Would absolutely use them again if going to the area.

17 February 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited Vietnam in January using…

We visited Vietnam in January using Absolute Asia through Evaneos.
From the start we were in touch with Huyen who put a personalised tour together for us within our budget. Very flexible and able to adapt here and there to our personal needs. We had two lovely guides in the North and the South legs of our tour. Exceptionally high quality transport, everything on time, and guides very friendly. We were able to contact Huyen via whatsap with any questions and she would message us too to check how we were doing. We didnt have any problems but if we had, Im confident they would have been able to deal with most things!! Thank you so much. Use this company, you will have a great experience of Vietnam. A beautiful country

9 February 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company. They organised our first 10 days in northern Vietnam.
They listened to our requests managed to fit in everything we asked for, with some great suggestions and recommendations.
We had the same driver and guide got most of our trip and they were great fun and very helpful.

I would certainly use Absolutely Asia again.

3 February 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great two-week trip to Vietnam and Laos

My husband and I used Absolute Asia Travel to book a two-week trip to central and northern Vietnam and to the Luang Prabang region of Laos. Huyen, the agent from Absolute Asia Travel, was very patient and considerate as she worked with us to design a custom trip meeting our interests and requirements. The resulting trip was perfect in every way. The hotels and restaurants included in our itinerary were all great, and the villages, wats, and other sights as arranged by them were just what we wanted. The three guides in the three areas of our trip all spoke good English and were very knowledgeable, sharing information, not only about the sights we visited, but also about daily life and culture in their regions. Meeting them and Huyen were real highlights of our trip. We highly recommend Absolute Asia Travel to anyone.

12 January 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Active Vietnam holiday with beach break 20 Days

Visited Hanoi, Sapa region, boat on Lan Ha Bay, Hoi An and Phu Quoc. Great arranged activities, local guides and logistics and timing of all 21 pick-up of transportations.
Well selected hotels with excellent service and locations. When we wanted a change in our next day activity this was managed perfectly, also helped us manage a double charge of our credit card.
During our stay in Vietnam they responded on phone and mail with excellent response time. It saved us alot of time and effort to have Absolute Asia Travel manage our trip, we will do it again.

9 January 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute Asia VietnamA

Absolute Asia organised a 2 week tour for us from the north to south of Vietnam. All went very smoothly. They were very helpful in organising the itinerary and all the arrangements worked perfectly. The office was very responsive and the guides were adequately knowledgeable and friendly. A thoroughly enjoyable and stressfree trip.

16 December 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good travel partner.

We enjoyed our trip to Vietnam. It’s a beautiful country which offers a lot of diversity and a lot of good food! Our journey was organized by Huyen of Absolute Asia Travel. As a local expert, we had full confidence in her expertise. She gave us the freedom to change our plans frequently and we booked some of our hotels by ourselves. Communication went very good and she contacted us personally during our stay. She informed us in advance about the delay of our domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue. The drivers were very proficient. They took us safely through the hectic traffic, were always on time and their car was comfortable and clean. The guides spoke fluently English, they were helpful and enthousiastic. Booking with AAT gave us a secure feeling for travelling through Vietnam from north to south. Many thanks to everybody who joined us and helped us to make this vacation unforgetable.

26 November 2019
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