Ivana & Jen's Thailand Review
Thailand | Mar 1 - Mar 11, 2024

Ivana
Ivana O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

We absolutely loved our trip to Thailand! We can't say enough about our local specialist, Tina who helped set everything up. From start to finish, she had 5 star customer service and helped make our trip go smooth!

The best part of our trip was getting to know the local guides. Each one was so welcoming and gave us memories to last a lifetime. Our guide Betty in Bangkok was so fun and made us laugh, and "B" in Chiang Mai gave us the best stories and even played the guitar for us! In Phuket our day guides were wonderful as well including Wilson for our kayaking excursion!

We love that Kimkim allows you to choose your own adventures and plans the trip designed for your interests. The excursions, the people, and the culture made Thailand so special and a trip we won't forget!

Hotel Reviews
The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG
Bangkok
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The Charm Resort Phuket
Authenticity & Character
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Bodhi Serene Hotel
Chiang Mai
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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok
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A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok

The Floating Market was amazing! We went early in the morning so it wasn't as busy and was quite peaceful! The Railway market was very crowded and we did have to wait quite a bit for the train to come but it was still a great experience!

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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Bangkok

Definitely don't eat before this! We had so much food it was hard to walk after! We loved that Betty knew the best spots to go and got everything for us. All we had to do was enjoy the food and experience!

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One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village
One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village
Chiang Mai

This was the only part of the itinerary that was not what we expected. We drove up to the village and there wasn't much to see besides another market. We thought this was a full day hike to a remote village but that definitely was not the case. I would not recommend this or I would change the verbiage since it's quite misleading.

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Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai
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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Chiang Mai
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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok
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Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai
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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
Phuket
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Phi Phi island, Khai island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speed boat
Phi Phi island, Khai island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speed boat
Phuket

This was an awesome excursion, being able to swim in the lagoons was a highlight of the whole Thailand trip! The only thing I would note is the speedboat was definitely overbooked. We had over 40 people in one boat and were crammed in. There was no room for our bags so we had to leave them on our laps. Other than that, it was a great time!

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Mar 21, 2024

Hi Ivana,
Thank you so much for this kind feedback.
I appreciate that you enjoyed the trip and are happy you had a great time here.
Hope to see you again!
Best,
Tina