Kimkim Trip Reviews for Myanmar

4.9
Based on 111 ratings
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Photography highlights
Myanmar | Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2017

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Aniell E.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2017
I do congratulate the company, Wai Lin, the guides and the drivers on a super experience. I was initially apprehensive booking a random company on-line, but no worries. It was a fantastic adventure from start to finish. KimKim appear to be be a world wide travel booking agency based in the US, and Myanmar diaries are one of the local Myanmar travel agencies. No sooner had I made my first inquiry Wai Lin was there. He understood my requirements and came back promptly with a personalized i... Read more

I do congratulate the company, Wai Lin, the guides and the drivers on a super experience. I was initially apprehensive booking a random company on-line, but no worries. It was a fantastic adventure from start to finish. KimKim appear to be be a world wide travel booking agency based in the US, and Myanmar diaries are one of the local Myanmar travel agencies. No sooner had I made my first inquiry Wai Lin was there. He understood my requirements and came back promptly with a personalized i ternary, photographic highlights of Myanmar was my brief. When I arrived at Yangon airport my transfer was waiting and from that point on everything went 100% as planned. I was presented with a welcome pack that contained details, airfares and other items. I have no complaints about hotel choice of course some better than others but I am an easy man to please. Each day was pre-planned with a guide and driver or mostly just a driver. I was blown away, everybody was so nice and friendly, morning starts always on time, and daily explorations that took me to all sorts of intensely interesting places. Not lost, Myanmar is a photographers dream. So the short answer is I will be coming back!

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Dec 18, 2017

Hi Aniell,

Thank you so much for your generous review. I am so excited to hear that you really did enjoy every moment of your trip here in Myanmar through our services. I will for sure pass your kind words to my team and I am sure they will be thrilled to hear your wonderful feedback. If you are coming back next time to Myanmar, please do let me know and I’d be always here at Kimkim to show you the best remaining parts of my country.

Hope to see you soon in Myanmar again!

All the best from Yangon,
Wai Lin

ASEAN2017
Myanmar | Nov 5 - Nov 15, 2017

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john C.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2017
Yangon: guide Pyae. Excellent. Engaged, knowledgable, friendly, mature. Provided very interesting rickshaw rides through markets, and even better in poorer village across river in Dala. Hotel Sule and location excellent
Bagan: guide Zie. Very good. We think selection of monuments possibly could have been better. Excellent hotel Aureum Palace.
Mandalay: guide "Ken". Excellent, enthusiastic, knowledgeable. Hotel Eastern Palace had some interesting design features but was clean and efficient....
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Yangon: guide Pyae. Excellent. Engaged, knowledgable, friendly, mature. Provided very interesting rickshaw rides through markets, and even better in poorer village across river in Dala. Hotel Sule and location excellent
Bagan: guide Zie. Very good. We think selection of monuments possibly could have been better. Excellent hotel Aureum Palace.
Mandalay: guide "Ken". Excellent, enthusiastic, knowledgeable. Hotel Eastern Palace had some interesting design features but was clean and efficient. Least impressive hotel. Unable to compare with other offerings. But very acceptable.
Inle Lake: guide Thanh. Highlight. Guide was engaged, efficient, helpful, experienced. Hotel Pristine Lotus beautiful, well built & designed and located. Great having 3 days there. Photographer's paradise.
All cars and drivers well chosen - always felt safe and comfortable and were well supplied with water bottles and wipes.
All connections and pickups went smoothly and although I was anxious at first only having very basic information from Kimkim/ Myanmar Diaries about these, there was never a problem.

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Nov 20, 2017

Hi John,

Thank you so much for your feedback on our service. I am happy to hear that your trip went well.
I will try better to have more engagement and deliver clearer information about the travel next time. I hope to welcome you in the near future when Myanmar comes across again too.

All the best from Yangon!

Warm regards,
Wai Lin

Myanmar Adventure
Myanmar | Oct 28 - Nov 11, 2017

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Sara P.
Salt Lake City, UT | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2017
From the initial inquiry to Kimkim - which was answered in less than half an hour - to the final moments of our stay in Myanmar, our experience was over-the-top excellent. I have traveled extensively, doing most of the planning myself, so it was with a few qualms that I turned the planning over to Anne. I needn't have worried - every aspect of the experience was even better than I could have planned myself and far exceeded my expectations. Anne really listened to what we wanted and... Read more

From the initial inquiry to Kimkim - which was answered in less than half an hour - to the final moments of our stay in Myanmar, our experience was over-the-top excellent. I have traveled extensively, doing most of the planning myself, so it was with a few qualms that I turned the planning over to Anne. I needn't have worried - every aspect of the experience was even better than I could have planned myself and far exceeded my expectations. Anne really listened to what we wanted and translated it into a brilliant experience - from the things we saw (temples, incredible temples, beautiful countryside, towers of firecrackers) and did (e bike through Bagan, soaring in a balloon over Inle Lake, feeding the retired elephants), we had a great time. The best part though was the people we met - our local guides were knowledgeable and fun and made sure that we got to see the real country and not just tick off a bunch of boxes. Special thanks to Anne for making the whole thing run like clockwork, Nay in Mandalay, Arkar in Bagan, Htun in Kalaw and Inle and Hla in Bagan for making our experience unforgettable. As the kids would say, 11/10 would do again.

I also want to make one comment about the Rohingya situation - it is terrible, for sure, but not reflective of the people and attitudes we encountered in the rest of the country. Myanmar is poor and just starting to figure out how to be a more democratic and progressive country, and they néed your support. Visit, while the place is still unspoiled and you can make a real impact on everyone you encounter.

Local specialist: Anne Cruickshanks
Anne
Anne Cruickshanks
Local specialist in Mandalay, Myanmar | Replied on Nov 20, 2017

Thanks for the feedback Sara! We really had fun planning your trip as you and Kenton have such a great spirit for discovery and cultural interactions. Our guides loved exploring their hometowns and sharing their lives with you - I am glad you enjoyed their company!

And thank you for your note on the Rohingya crisis. We are deeply saddened by it but want guests to come to support the local economy in the smaller communities and continue the cross-cultural exchanges that are so valuable in developing countries.

Jezuh tin ba deh!

Bagan by Road
Myanmar | Sep 24 - Sep 27, 2017

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Carlos A.
| Reviewed on Sep 30, 2017

I'm very thankful with the service you guys provided to us. You made me feel more relaxed during my stay in Myanmar.

Local specialist: Anne Cruickshanks
Anne
Anne Cruickshanks
Local specialist in Mandalay, Myanmar | Replied on Oct 03, 2017

Thanks Carlos for the kind review and for traveling with us! I am glad you felt relaxed on your holiday in Mandalay and Bagan and hope next time you can come back for a longer stay in Myanmar!

Myanmar trip
Myanmar | Aug 13 - Aug 19, 2017

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bede m.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2017

Had a great trip to Myanmar, guides were friendly and informative and the travel plan was exactly what I wanted

Wai went out of his way to help me. Last minute he arranged for some changes. He also noticed I had made a mistake with my flights and alerted to me to the fact in enough time to fix.

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Aug 28, 2017

Hi Bede,

Huge thanks for your very positive feedback on your trip. I'm very glad that you've enjoyed your trip so much and enjoyed the country a lot.

Hope to welcome you again in the future.

All the best from Yangon,
Wai Lin

Myanmar 2017
Myanmar | Jun 23 - Jul 7, 2017

Amanda
Amanda H.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2017

Was really impressed how nothing was too much trouble. Communication was excellent

Rate Wai Lin very highly. Extremely helpful and flexible. Any questions or changes were no trouble

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Jul 27, 2017

Hi Amanda,

Thanks for taking the time to provide us your impressions on our services before and during your trip here in Myanmar.

I'm very glad that you did enjoy your time being in the country and I hope to welcome you and your family to Myanmar again in the future.
All the best from Yangon
Wai Lin

Myanmar in one week
Myanmar | Jun 26 - Jul 3, 2017

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Alison C.
Princeton, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2017
Everything on my trip was planned so thoroughly and the whole trip went very smoothly. I was very impressed that the hotel staff and tour guides knew our itineraries as well -- when the bus from Mandalay to Bagan wasn't at Mama Guesthouse at 7:30am, I asked the man at the front desk to call the bus company, only to find out that he already called for me! Little gestures like this made me and my mom feel very well taken care of and safe. Anne was wonderful to work with -- very responsive and... Read more

Everything on my trip was planned so thoroughly and the whole trip went very smoothly. I was very impressed that the hotel staff and tour guides knew our itineraries as well -- when the bus from Mandalay to Bagan wasn't at Mama Guesthouse at 7:30am, I asked the man at the front desk to call the bus company, only to find out that he already called for me! Little gestures like this made me and my mom feel very well taken care of and safe.

Anne was wonderful to work with -- very responsive and enthusiastic and really wanted us to experience and enjoy Myanmar in a way that most tourists might not be able to. Anne also came to welcome us at our hotel when we first arrived, which was a very sweet and personal touch.

Local specialist: Anne Cruickshanks
Anne
Anne Cruickshanks
Local specialist in Mandalay, Myanmar | Replied on Jul 23, 2017

Hi Alison, thanks for the feedback! It was fun planning your trip with you and we are so glad that you and your mom had a great time. Our guides and drivers really enjoyed showing you around Myanmar and we hope to see you here again in the future!

2017 trip
Myanmar | Apr 16 - Apr 27, 2017

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jo p.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2017

Hi Alex and wai Lin. We are currently in Inle lake winding up our trip. We want to thank you for the most amazing experiences. All guides and drivers have been overwhelmingly fabulous with their knowledge and ability to accommodate our requests when we have deviated from plan. This trip has exceeded our expectations. We would not hesitate in recommending your services. Jo and Deb
jo perillo

Wai Lin changed itinerary to meet our needs

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Apr 30, 2017

Hi Jo & Deb,

I'm very glad to hear that you had a great time visiting our beautiful land. I will pass your kind words to our team that you fully experienced the real Myanmar during your trip.

I wish to welcome you again in the future to Myanmar.

Best Regards,
Wai Lin

Liz's trip
Myanmar | Mar 16 - Apr 4, 2017

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Liz S.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2017

I had the most fantastic trip! I saw everything I wanted to see and lots that I didn't know I wanted to see. Everything went smoothly. Hotels and guides and drivers were all great. Travel arrangements all worked well with no delays. Very pleased with all aspects of my trip.

Wai Lin was great with organising my trip. Always very prompt with replies and planned a trip that suited me perfectly.

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Apr 18, 2017

Hi Liz, many thanks for your kind words and I've very glad to hear that you did have amazing moments while being in our country.
I do look forward to welcoming you again to Myanmar in the future.
Warm regards,
Wai Lin

Myanmar 25th anniversary trip
Myanmar | Feb 21 - Mar 3, 2017

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Cathy A.
St. Charles, MO | Reviewed on Mar 05, 2017

Actually, very good except for day in Pandaya which we found disappointing at best. The drive was too long for relatively little to see or do. Additionally the Pindaya Inle Inn was terribly shoddy. The bed and pillows were so hard we ached the following day. The room was dark and not vey clean, and the wooden floor uneven posing a trip hazard. This is not a 4 star room...a 2 in our view.

The time lag with responses was a bit trying at times, but overall very good.

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Sep 22, 2017

Hi Cathy, thank a lot for the review and the feedback on your recent trip to Myanmar through our services.

It's sad to hear that the accommodation in Pindaya didn't meet your expectation. However, due to the number of extremely limited accommodation options in this small town, Pindaya Inle Inn hotel was the best option available for your stay there. I will of course pass your comments to our team and the hotel as well so that we could improve the services better in the future.

We look forward to welcoming you again to our country in the future.
Best Regards,
Wai Lin

Trip to Burma
Myanmar | Feb 1 - Feb 9, 2017

Martha
Martha P.
Boothbay Harbor, ME | Reviewed on Feb 11, 2017
It was (almost) perfect. The guides were knowledgeable -- MauMau in Mandalay was especially warm and made me feel like a good friend, not a paying customer. The drivers were on time; the hand-offs went smoothly EXCEPT for my arrival in Yangon. That, however, has already been discussed/remedied in country. I could never recommend the overnight bus from Bagan to Yangon. The bus "shimmied" constantly in addition to driving the potholes. Most uncomfortable. I realize it was inexpensive,... Read more

It was (almost) perfect. The guides were knowledgeable -- MauMau in Mandalay was especially warm and made me feel like a good friend, not a paying customer. The drivers were on time; the hand-offs went smoothly EXCEPT for my arrival in Yangon. That, however, has already been discussed/remedied in country. I could never recommend the overnight bus from Bagan to Yangon. The bus "shimmied" constantly in addition to driving the potholes. Most uncomfortable. I realize it was inexpensive, but not worth it.

Wai Lin was most responsive in trip planning, and got back to me right away when I got into "trouble" in Yangon. Most impressive.

Local specialist: Wai Lin Tun
Wai Lin
Wai Lin Tun
Local specialist in Yangon | Replied on Feb 11, 2017

Hi Martha, many thanks for your kind words and the feedback on your trip to Myanmar. I'm very glad that you did enjoy the time being in the country.

I will pass your comments and feedback to our team and guides who accompanied you all the way throughout the trip so that we can maintain and improve our services where necessary.

We look forward to seeing you again when you plan to visit our country next time!

Warm regards,
Wai Lin