Thailand Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Thailand travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Thailand who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Tina Oo

(70 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Thailand
Tina specializes in: Culture, Adventure, Active, Leisure, Family, Honeymoons, Solo, MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Tina:
"Organizer Tina with CK41 Tours From Thailand handled everything efficiently and perfectly." - by Leif, Nov 28, 2025 · see review
"Huge thanks to Mint, Tina, and the local team for planning such an incredible experience and making it completely stress-free." - by Ross, Nov 3, 2025 · see review
"The process of getting a trip plan organised and the communication with Tina/Kim Kim throughout the process was great." - by Dianne, Jul 6, 2025 · see review

Kelly Lu

(41 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Kelly specializes in: Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours, Family trips, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours.
Recent traveler reviews for Kelly:
"Kelly was so responsive and easy to work with." - by Chantel Veronica, Jan 27, 2025 · see review
"Kelly did an outstanding job of planning our trip, answering questions, offering suggestions, and resolving problems." - by Nancy, Dec 19, 2024 · see review
"The itinerary was meticulously curated by Kelly who I worked with for several months." - by Lisa, Dec 7, 2024 · see review
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Lacey Ngo

(39 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Lacey specializes in: Honeymoon, Family, Couple Experience
Recent traveler reviews for Lacey:
"Lacey, the Kim Kim team, and all our tour guides in each location were extremely knowledgeable and helpful." - by Taylor, Apr 23, 2025 · see review
"First, our specialist Lacey was beyond phenomenal." - by Charlotte, Mar 23, 2025 · see review
"Lacey was incredibly patient working with us to craft the trip of our dreams at the price we wanted to pay." - by Pam, Mar 9, 2025 · see review

Hoa Tran

(21 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi Vietnam
Hoa specializes in: luxury and extraordinary journeys, cultural discovery, culinary experiences, adventure travel, honeymoon escapes and romantic getaways, family vacations, and off-the-beaten-path itineraries
Recent traveler reviews for Hoa:
"Thanks to Hoa who arranged this trip for us." - by Katy, Nov 24, 2025 · see review
"We feel so fortunate to have had Hoa as our agent/specialist for our Thailand trip!" - by Patrick, Nov 24, 2025 · see review
"Hoa's planning of our trip was exceptional." - by Lorie, Nov 20, 2025 · see review

Bella Saung

(12 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Thailand
Bella specializes in: Honeymoon getaways, luxury escapes, cultural experiences, eco-tourism, culinary adventures, family vacations, solo journeys, group travel, corporate travel and MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Bella:
") and Bella promptly went back and forth with us several times at odd hours of her day on the other side of the world, quickly helping us land on a great trip for us, including having to very very carefully play tetris with shifting availability days/times as we booked so close to the days of the events." - by David, Dec 3, 2025 · see review
"Aloha, Bella and the entire team was so amazing and wonderful to work with and experience Thailand for the first time was truly a dream." - by Jessica, Dec 2, 2025 · see review
"Bella created a fantastic itinerary with the perfect blend of relaxation, local experiences and sightseeing." - by Alicia, Nov 18, 2025 · see review

Kien Nguyen

(10 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Recent traveler reviews for Kien:
"Kien our booking specialist was very helpful, responsive and helped us plan a great trip to Thailand while answering our many questions and being very patient with us." - by Nicole, Feb 9, 2025 · see review
"Kien did an AMAZING job planning this trip." - by Jenny, Jan 9, 2025 · see review
"my agent, Kien , did a wonderful job planning this trip for us." - by Jessie, Jan 10, 2024 · see review

Elena Nguyen

(9 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Elena specializes in: Honeymoon, As a couple, Family
Recent traveler reviews for Elena:
"Elena was amazing throughout the whole planning process." - by Hunter, Nov 24, 2025 · see review
"Elena was very attentive and very quick to respond." - by Yvonne, Nov 20, 2025 · see review
"We can't share enough compliments about the amazing experience we had with Kimkim travel and our specialist, Elena." - by Amie, Nov 10, 2025 · see review

Jeab Kwanchanok

(8 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Thailand
Jeab specializes in: Classic Tour, Luxury Travel, Solo Travel, Family /Small Group, Culinary & Culture, Adventure Tour, Group Tour
Recent traveler reviews for Jeab:
"I had a 14 day tour with Jeab as our tour planner Jeab was very friendly and helpful, I could contact her anytime for assistance, she included all of the activities I was interested in, it did not dissapoint My trip was fantastic I travelled all over Thailand and everything went like clockwork." - by Alison, Nov 22, 2025 · see review
"Jeab was great to work with and developed a wonderful itinerary for us." - by Myra, Mar 24, 2025 · see review
"Having said that, Jeab was fabulous, helped with so many things, including reservations and recommendations." - by Kristel, Jan 22, 2025 · see review

Sunny Le

(5 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Sunny specializes in: Honeymoon, Family, Leisure and Luxury
Recent traveler reviews for Sunny:
"A special thank you to Sunny from Kim Kim, who curated our entire trip." - by Esther, Nov 26, 2025 · see review
"Sunny was the best and we loved every minute of our very moment of our adventure." - by Garrett, Feb 7, 2025 · see review
"She is the greatest guide ever :) Thanks to her we had the chance to experience both popular attractions and local dishes, local history, shopping… It was a great trip and we are very happy… Thank you KimKim, Sunny and best guide Kanya." - by Bulent, Jul 4, 2023 · see review

Jook Prapassorn

(3 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Thailand
Jook specializes in: Solo Traveler, Couple, Friends & Family, Adventure, Cultural, Luxury, Romantic, Off-the-beaten-path
As someone who’s passionate about travel and originally from Thailand, I’ve been lucky to explore a variety of cultures and landscapes—and those experiences really shaped how I approach travel planning today. Studying in Spain and living abroad in Panama gave me a deep appreciation for the... read more

Elizabeth Ei Ma

(3 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Elizabeth specializes in: Family trip, Luxury, Honeymoon, Multi-City Trip, Mountains
Hi, I’m Elizabeth! 🌏 I’m passionate about travel and hospitality—it’s not just my career, but my dream. 🧳✨ With a background in Hospitality and Tourism Management, I’ve explored various countries across Asia, embracing different cultures and climates along the way. 🗺️🌸 Now, as a specialist in... read more

Minah Trinh

(2 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Minah specializes in: Adventure, families vacation, honeymoon,cultual,beach vacation
Hi, I am Vietnamese and currently living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. I have a deep love for my home country, and my passion for exploring the world has inspired me to broaden my horizons. As I have lived in differences places around the world, I feel lucky to be able to see amazing... read more

Aileen Lee

(1 review)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Thailand
Aileen specializes in: Island Hopping ,Custom-Made Tours,Beach Vacation,Family Tours
My grandparents are Chinese, and I grew up in Huaxin, a beautiful town near Bangkok. I deeply love my country—its emerald rice fields, bustling megacities, golden temples, stunning coastlines, and the warm, welcoming spirit of the Thai people. Thailand is a land of endless discoveries. From... read more

Rosie Pham

(1 review)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Rosie specializes in: foodie, authentic experience, family vacation, wellness, cultural,honeymoon,luxurytours
My name is Rosie, I was born and grew up in Hanoi. With a deep love for stunning natural beauty and strong background in tourism field, I am a passionate travel expert dedicated to crafting meaningful journeys . Having studied in the field, I combine academic knowledge with firsthand experience... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Japan
Bastien specializes in: Family trips, Honeymoon, Luxury trips, Roadtrips, Wine & Food experiences, regional culture and traditions , Off beaten track experiences, Bespoke Travel
Hello there I'm Bastien :) I'm 36 YO and i'm passionate by travel, photography and sports. It's been now almost 20 years that i'm organizing tailor made trips to Asia and working as a photographer. Travelling around asia, my experiences and living as an expat brough me all the local... read more

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Trip Reviews for Thailand

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.8
Based on 318 ratings

Thailand 3 weeks.
Thailand | Oct 30 - Nov 21, 2025

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Michele T.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2025
In general, our trip was great. Our guides were wonderful, and most of the drivers excellent. We really enjoyed most of the activities, and most of the hotels. Adding in the activity to make floats for Loy Krathong was wonderful, and we highly recommend the Thai Farm cooking class. They do an amazing job! The only hotel we did not like was Tree Tara in Lampang
For a variety of reasons, I would not recommend it. And although we really liked the hotel near Khao Sok, there were several...
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In general, our trip was great. Our guides were wonderful, and most of the drivers excellent. We really enjoyed most of the activities, and most of the hotels. Adding in the activity to make floats for Loy Krathong was wonderful, and we highly recommend the Thai Farm cooking class. They do an amazing job! The only hotel we did not like was Tree Tara in Lampang
For a variety of reasons, I would not recommend it. And although we really liked the hotel near Khao Sok, there were several misunderstandings around food orders.
The hotel in Bangkok turned out to be lovely, and in a great location as we could walk to restaurants and Lumphini park. The other hotels were generally quite nice as well. We enjoyed most of the activities, but sometimes it was just too much packed into a day( we are the kind of travelers who read all the signs in the museums!), and it seemed our tour guides felt responsible to get us everywhere in a timely fashion, but maybe we would’ve liked more time at fewer stops. But we sensed they were doing their job! For example, we had very little time at the Artists House in Bangkok.
The crowded busy tours to James Bond island and the lake at Khao Sok covered a lot, and we were glad to see the sights, but again being rushed around like like wasn’t our favorite. We realize we are tourists too, but tend to like quieter, slower activities!
Trang was wonderful to work with, and I do think she listened and worked really hard at putting together the trip we envisioned. It was great having our itinerary worked out and drivers, and some amazing things added we would never have known about! She answered our many questions quite thoroughly, and appeared to do quite a bit of research for us, which we appreciated. We have not used a travel agent before, so it was a new experience for us. If we were to ever return, I think we would just see more countryside and national parks!

Hotel Reviews
Ao Nang Villa Resort
Krabi
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Khaosok Boutique Hideaway
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White Boutique Hotel and Spa

Staff was incredible!

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Laluna Hotel & Resort
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Thai Thai Sukhothai Resort
Sukhothai

Lovely hotel, nice location, wonderful staff.

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Mandarin Hotel Bangkok, managed by Centre Point

Good location, very nice facility. Couldn’t find the concierge, you just need to ask …amazing breakfast! Nice pool.

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Activity Reviews
Exploring Sukhothai Historical Park (B)
Exploring Sukhothai Historical Park (B)
Sukhothai
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Khao Yai National Park – Bangkok - Loy Krathong Experience
Khao Yai National Park – Bangkok - Loy Krathong Experience
Thailand
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Local specialist: Trang Pham
Trang
Trang Pham
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on Dec 08, 2025

Hi Michele, thank you so much for your detailed review of your 23-day journey. I honestly don’t know how to express my gratitude for your kindness and the way you were always so polite from the very first message, through all our planning, and throughout the tour. I hope you’ve taken home the most beautiful memories from your trip to Thailand. Looking forward to seeing you again soon, Michele ✨🎀

Cheers, Trang

My partner and I took a 12-day trip to Thaila...
Thailand | Nov 21 - Dec 2, 2025

Jason
Jason F.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2025
My partner and I took a 12-day trip to Thailand. Even before we left, we had a lot of questions and made a number of changes to the itinerary to suit what we were looking for during our luxury trip. Elizabeth was receptive, positive and happy to accommodate until we had it just right. The planning was excellent overall. During the trip, it was clear that Elizabeth had planned everything exceptionally well. From drivers to tour guides to hotels, everyone was on time, had our requests and... Read more

My partner and I took a 12-day trip to Thailand. Even before we left, we had a lot of questions and made a number of changes to the itinerary to suit what we were looking for during our luxury trip. Elizabeth was receptive, positive and happy to accommodate until we had it just right. The planning was excellent overall.

During the trip, it was clear that Elizabeth had planned everything exceptionally well. From drivers to tour guides to hotels, everyone was on time, had our requests and treated us well.

In terms of the excursions and activities, they were generally of high quality. When a concern did arise, the communication from Elizabeth was excellent - very attentive, clear and reliable. She also jumped in immediately and resolved the situation and then went the extra step to ensure future tours went smoothly.

Local specialist: Elizabeth Ei Ma

Amazing last-minute trip planned meticulously by Bella
Thailand | Nov 22 - Dec 2, 2025

David
David d.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2025
We came in at the last minute with a week before our flights to Thailand looking for trip options (was a last minute vacation!) and Bella promptly went back and forth with us several times at odd hours of her day on the other side of the world, quickly helping us land on a great trip for us, including having to very very carefully play tetris with shifting availability days/times as we booked so close to the days of the events. Everything was meticulously organized -- drivers and guides... Read more

We came in at the last minute with a week before our flights to Thailand looking for trip options (was a last minute vacation!) and Bella promptly went back and forth with us several times at odd hours of her day on the other side of the world, quickly helping us land on a great trip for us, including having to very very carefully play tetris with shifting availability days/times as we booked so close to the days of the events.

Everything was meticulously organized -- drivers and guides for every segment, with her WhatsApping us contact info beforehand and quickly changing drivers when we had a delay during one event to make sure we were continually cared for. The guides she picked for us were very interested in going out of their way to customize the experience to our trip desires, flipping up destinations midday if they had more interesting sounding ideas after they got to know us, adding side trips, etc.

We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and especially with such wildly limited notice our expectations were very exceeded.

Hotel Reviews
Radisson Suites Bangkok
Bangkok

Great location. All the staff were really friendly. Room was great. Breakfast was outstanding.

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Buri Sriping Riverside Resort & Spa
Chiang Mai

Staff were super friendly. 24 self laundry was awesome. The grounds were beautiful. The pool was lovely. The breakfast was so-so. We wished we had been closer/more walkable to old town - there wasn't much in walking distance from the hotel.

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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Bangkok! A short visit to Wat Saket Temple
Welcome to Bangkok! A short visit to Wat Saket Temple
Bangkok

This was a perfect arrival activity for when we were a a bit jet lagged. The temple was pretty and had a good view. Our guide taught us some basics about Bhuddism.

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Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Bangkok

The Grand Palace and all the temples were really beautiful. We learned a lot about Thai history and Buddhist practices. Our guide was great and the pacing of the tour was perfect. We saw so many things!

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Food Tour by Tuk-tuk in Bangkok!
Food Tour by Tuk-tuk in Bangkok!
Bangkok

We followed our Guide's recommendations all evening and tried things that we would never have otherwise known to order. The food was delicious and we particularly loved the latter stops on the tour that were more market/street food like.

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The one thing we would change would be the first stop that we did - it was inside a food court. We'd recommend sticking to the more open street market locations!
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Day trip to Erawan National Park visit
Day trip to Erawan National Park visit
Thailand

This was a really fun day - we enjoyed getting out of the city and seeing some stunning waterfalls. The hike up to the last waterfall wasn't too strenuous.

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Half-Day Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Half-Day Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Chiang Mai

Once again, this was a perfect activity to do on a travel day. Our guide was extremely informative and we learned a lot of new things despite already having been to several temples. The views from the temple were really stunning and the overall ambiance was really lovely.

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True Taste of Chiang Mai with Evening Foodie Tour
True Taste of Chiang Mai with Evening Foodie Tour
Chiang Mai

Once again, we trusted all the choices with our guide and that was not a mistake. Everything we ate (and we ate a lot!) was delicious. It was super fun hopping around in the tuktuk.

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Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai

This was absolutely a highlight of our trip. Our chef instructor was incredible and gave us way more than just recipes, but instead a set of guidelines for how to be creative with Thai cooking. She also helped provide tips about how to get ingredients back home. It was really fun to go around the market with her before we headed to the cookery. Everything we cooked was delicious, but I am also going home looking forward to being able to re-create what we made.

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Loved having the private experience - we were really able to ask questions specific to how I cook at home and I really feel that I'm going home with practical knowledge.
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Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Chiang Mai

Our time at Fah Lanna Spa was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and all our services were excellent.

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Dinner at Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Dinner at Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Chiang Mai

Our dinner at Blackitch was truly excellent.

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Ayutthaya’s Ancient Wonders & Local Flavors
Ayutthaya’s Ancient Wonders & Local Flavors
Thailand

The scale of the ruins was grandiose, but the lack of our (humanity's, not us the tourists) knowledge about the history of the site means that it's mostly just a bunch of ruins with very limited context to walk around. We tend to be looking to combine historical context with tours, so this one was a bit disappointing compared to our other activities on this vacation. The food stop itself was good for river prawn fans, but outside of the local river prawns, nothing special.

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Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

It was a fun experience petting and feeding the elephants in a couple different spots, but the rest of the "whole day" experience was some odd random activities that were mildly entertaining (bamboo raft ride, walkaround the hill tribe village without much explanation, etc.) but would have been better spent doing other things.

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A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
Chiang Mai

Good set of activities in or near the Doi Inthanon park. Very pretty views -- waterfalls, forest hikes, hill tribes, temples.

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Chiang Dao Cave & Art Village Baan Kang Wat Visit
Chiang Dao Cave & Art Village Baan Kang Wat Visit
Chiang Mai

Quite a long drive for an okay-ish cave. We ended up doing a different crafting village/fair another day instead of the Baan Kang Wat one, so this review is only for the cave. Most of the cave is unlit (the guide used a propane lantern and flashlight), and significant portions have been permanently closed off for safety after floods the last few years. Still pretty and interesting, but not very long and middling as limestone caves go.

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Traditional Khantoke Dinner
Traditional Khantoke Dinner
Chiang Mai

Very very touristy experience -- tour bus after tour bus pulled up and filled the venue. But the dances were fun, the food was pretty good, and it was a good duration. The cocktails were mediocre.

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Chiang Rai in a day!
Chiang Rai in a day!
Thailand

Absolute must-do experience. The white and blue temples are unbelievably pretty and interesting. The grounds of the white temple can be explored for hours. The art by the designer of the white temple is also very interesting and he was prolific. Long drive but completely worth it.

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Local specialist: Bella Saung
Bella
Bella Saung
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 04, 2025

Dear David & Hannah,

Thank you so much for your wonderful message, it honestly made my day!
You were both such a pleasure to work with, and I’m really happy that your last-minute trip turned out so well.

I truly appreciate all the details you shared. Feedback like yours means a lot to me and helps me keep doing better. Thank you for your trust, your kindness, and for choosing to explore Thailand with me, especially on such short notice.

I hope our paths cross again someday — you’ll always be welcome back.
Warm regards,
Bella

Exploring Lifetime Memories of Thailand
Thailand | Nov 16 - Nov 28, 2025

Jessica
Jessica D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2025
Aloha, Bella and the entire team was so amazing and wonderful to work with and experience Thailand for the first time was truly a dream. Bella was quite professional, very customer oriented and truly awesome to work with. Bella was able to work with our needs and budget and made several thoughtful plans for us to choose and whatever questions we asked, she answered it quickly. Bella was very informative and made sure that we were taken care of each part of the trip from beginning... Read more

Aloha,

Bella and the entire team was so amazing and wonderful to work with and experience Thailand for the first time was truly a dream.

Bella was quite professional, very customer oriented and truly awesome to work with.

Bella was able to work with our needs and budget and made several thoughtful plans for us to choose and whatever questions we asked, she answered it quickly. Bella was very informative and made sure that we were taken care of each part of the trip from beginning to end.

The Bangkok Team: Our guide and driver, Anita and Shin, both were super awesome as well. Both were friendly, smiling all the time and just happy. That set the tone everyday. Anita shared the cultural, historical and personality everywhere we went. We loved the temples, sights, and food experiences. The temples were truly magical and wondrous. Chinatown, Floating Market, the Railroad market and all of the other sites we’ve seen was remarkable and “you have to be there to see and experience it.”

The Chiang Mai Team: Our guide, Cookie and driver were wonderful too. Cookie shared special stories with each place we visited and as we visited different temples and attractions, people knew of her and respected her. We felt very special to be in her presence.

If you ever want to go on a trip, please contact KimKim and you won’t regret it. We’ve bumped into several people who used other services and they did not get the services that we experienced.

We loved the fact that we were taken care of from arrival to departure, from hotel to attractions, food and sights made our Thailand trip filled with cherished memories, new found friends and a lifetime of experiences.

Bella and team, we loved it and we will be back.

Me ke aloha,
Jessica & Scott

Local specialist: Bella Saung
Bella
Bella Saung
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 03, 2025

Dear Jessica & Scott,

Thank you so much for your beautiful message and It truly made my day!
I’m very happy to hear that your first trip to Thailand was such a wonderful experience. It was a joy planning your journey, and I’m grateful for your trust.

I’ll share your kind words with Anita, Shin, and Cookie — they will be so touched. We’re all glad you felt well taken care of from start to finish and of course that I have shared your feedback to our great team :-). Thank you again, and I hope to welcome you back anytime!

Best regards
Bella

KimKim.com delivered a flawless Thailand experience!
Thailand | Nov 21 - Nov 29, 2025

tammy
tammy w.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2025
I highly recommend KimKim.com (Prestige Asia) for your next trip to Thailand . They made this the easiest (and cheapest) getaway to plan last minute. Airport to hotel transfer, booking, and checkin were all convenient and the cars and rooms exceeded our expectation. Our guides were with us full days and were punctual, prepared, thoughtful, and gracious. In Bangkok, Game, and driver, Dan, were flawless. I loved that they were our guides both days waiting to pick us up in the lobby,... Read more

I highly recommend KimKim.com (Prestige Asia) for your next trip to Thailand . They made this the easiest (and cheapest) getaway to plan last minute. Airport to hotel transfer, booking, and checkin were all convenient and the cars and rooms exceeded our expectation. Our guides were with us full days and were punctual, prepared, thoughtful, and gracious. In Bangkok, Game, and driver, Dan, were flawless. I loved that they were our guides both days waiting to pick us up in the lobby, stayed engaged all day, anticipated every need (water, food, breaks -etc) and even made Bangkok traffic a bit less nerve wracking. I literally couldn't stump Game no matter what question I asked and her introduction to traditional Thai food and culture reflected her thoughtful listening and getting to know us. The temples she chose for our visit were beautiful; but her timing on each beat the rush and capitalized on the events of the day like the monk's morning chant, afternoon blessings at the reclining Buddha , and changing of guards at the Palace. Her faith and love for her country and its history was reflected at each place and it made our visit so much more spiritual and impactful.
In Chiang Mai, Kan was a force of nature! She picked us up for an evening street food tour and drove us herself. She expertly navigated rush hour traffic while pointing out the things to see on our route. We visited a few temples before the street food market and Kan's timing was perfection. We caught the monks evening chant at one, a beautiful sunset on the temple with the golden domes, and an after dark experience at the last that cast the scene in a whole new and beautiful way. We got to see the place lit up and experience it in a more quiet reflective way. Kan knew many of the monks and watching their interaction was fun. She pointed out the monk school and Buddhist university nearby and helped us understand the process and call to becoming a monk. Kan pointed out the differences between the culture, language, and temples in Bangkok and those in Chiang Mai. She really made it feel like a completely new experience though we spent the previous two days at temples. At the street market Kan knew everyone! She was like a local celebrity with vendors greeting and joking with her. She listened to our taste and needs and found exactly the right things for us to try and even a place to sit down and enjoy it in the busy market where such was limited. We absolutely couldn't have had that experience without her guidance. Her love of the city and ability to make us feel at home in it gave us the courage to venture out on our own and enjoy it the next day.
In Phuket, we had our only small group tour- having done only private tours in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Even that felt personal and tailored to our needs. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the pier for our speedboat tour to Ko Phi Phi island. After breakfast and a brief (and hilariously colorful) introduction at the pier, we were assured in boarding our covered speed boat with about 30 other people. I was immediately so grateful not to have been on the larger much slower boat that seemed to herd tourists! Our guide Pineapple was so much fun. She danced and joked and entertained everyone. She and the young man with her were the life of the party. They kept everyone entertained on the ride out to the islands but also made sure we were safe, accounted for after every event, and well fed and hydrated. Our group was fantastic and so much fun. I was happy to spend this time with them. Later our long boat captain was also amazing offering to take photos for us, finding amazing spots away from the crowds, and even assisting me when my sea legs failed.
On every tour, in every hotel, in every car or transport, at every meal, I felt heard and considered by our tour planner Minah. David and Lily were also amazing help on the phone when we landed and I had questions. Most of those questions were really just them reassuring my own uncertainly because I had never been on a tour that was so reliable and so anticipatory of my needs.
I genuinely couldn't be more grateful to KimKim.com for an absolutely flawless, fun, and spiritual trip. I am 100% certain it was so because of them. While I could have likely spent the time to research and book most of it myself I would have most definitely missed the context and connection they brought and most certainly would have been a lot more stressful had I not had their expert help.

Hotel Reviews
Rembrandt Hotel and Suites SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok

The staff at this hotel are the stars of this review! I have never, no matter the rating or class of hotel or the city in which it was located, felt so catered to or cared for. There wasn't an encounter with any of them that was 100% above any expectation. I could have had. The front desk, bellman, bar, restaurant, and room service staff were all impeccably dressed, professional, warm, and genuinely thoughtful of their guests. No one missed a single opportunity to make us feel like not just guest but literally celebrity guests. The room itself was comfortable and clean and though it could use some updating to finishes was in the perfect location to explore downtown. We had an amazing view and felt safe at all times. Highly recommend this hotel.

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Just enough traditional style
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Perfect home base
Staff
I'd give them 100 stars if I could
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was spotless though some finishes could use updating
Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

This hotel was the gem of our trip. It is absolutely breathtaking. Our room had an amazing ocean view and a layout that made me want to sketch it so I could recreate it at home. The finishes were all pristine and modern. The bed was comfortable and the view could be seen from the couch, the bed, and even the enormous bathtub! Like all hotels in this area it's across a busy street from the beach but access is easy. The pools are beautiful. The restaurant is listed as Italian but had a menu the size of a small novel and served every kind of cuisine unimaginable. There is even a shuttle to town. Loved this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Modern and sleek with clear Asian influence.
Location
Great view, not truly a beach resort but as close as any in Patong. Beach access is available but it's a very busy slightly scary street to cross.
Staff
Impeccable. Perfection.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless and luxurious
Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

The hotel is beautiful. The view of the river is nice. The staff is extremely accommodating and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
The space is undoubtably beautiful. The lobby is particularly beautiful and the restaurant overlooks the river.
Location
While this may be exactly what some visitors like about the hotel, it was too far from the center of town and less walkable than we would have preferred.
Staff
I have never experienced staff as professional and gracious as I have in Thailand in general and this hotel is no exception. The staff are amazing all around.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was spotless.
Activity Reviews
Bangkok Spiritual Encounter
Bangkok Spiritual Encounter
Bangkok

Deeply touching experience. Guide Game and Driver Dan made this a truly magical day.

Quality of Experience
Flawless all around
Food
Game's restaurant choice was perfect. She listened to what we liked and ordered our food ahead of time. When we arrived the table was set and, though we would have been delighted for her to join us, she left us alone to enjoy the meal. Later, she even helped us pick out and try durian!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The best part of the day was chatting with and getting to know Game, our guide. Driver Dan was an expert at traffic on roads that would have made me otherwise very nervous.
Transport
Perfect. Punctual. The van was comfortable and felt safe. We were on a private tour with just the two of us and our guide so there was ample space. It was well stocked with water and tissues and nice and cool on a hot day.
Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya
Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya
Thailand

Game (our guide) made this tour deeply meaningful by explaining the history of the site. I would not have understood how moving this place was without the context she provided. On its own beautiful and tranquil. The ruins themselves feel intimate and sacred. Even walking the grounds and path around the water make you feel connected to the very long history of this place and the people.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful and touching.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Game and Dan are the dynamic duo!
Transport
Flawless
Chiang Mai Temple Local Street Food Tour
Chiang Mai Temple Local Street Food Tour
Chiang Mai

I couldn't believe how new and different this felt after two full days of temple tours. Our trip was arranged well with one day of very ornate grand temples in Bangkok, followed by a day of historic temple ruins, and then this tour in Chiang Mai. I was worried it was too much; but each felt different and this was no exception. The architecture was unique and just as beautiful. I loved the monk chant and wishing lanterns. Our guide, Kan, made this a truly special day by timing everything just right. We caught the monks chant, then saw sunset in the perfect spot, and then experienced beautiful temples illuminated at night. I would have never been able to have done this without her. Loved it.

Quality of Experience
Perfection. I could have wandered the grounds of any one of these places all day.
Food
The street food tour was a sensory circus! The smells, sounds, lights, people, traffic and sidewalks that seemed intent on causing injury were a lot! I would have never tried this without Kan but I'm SO glad I did. Though we are consummate foodies, after a much too late night of way too many cocktails in Bangkok and a flight we likely weren't the best tour guests but Kan managed to find food we enjoyed. She seemed to know everyone and found the perfect spot to enjoy it peacefully in a place that would have otherwise felt a bit chaotic. Best advice - separate your Bangkok bar crawl tour from your street food tour by a least a day so you can fully enjoy both. Seems obvious in retrospect.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kan was knowledgeable and fun, welcoming - like seeing it with a friend.
Transport
Punctual, safe, and clean.
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

The jewel of our whole trip. I loved this tour so much. We have seen the space shuttle launch, nearly touched whales jumping near our ship off the coast of Sidney, gazed at the Northern lights, dog sledded in Alaska, and traveled to many many places and this is hands down the coolest thing we have ever done as tourists. The village is rugged and simple but beautiful in both. The people were all warm and kind. The tour itself was so much fun. There was so much to do and see. I was terrified of the bamboo raft but within moments felt secure and found myself lost in the sights around the river. Watching and even petting the elephants as they moved through the forest path beside us was magical. When they chose they left the path and climbed hills to graze on vegetation and then rejoined us. I would have never experienced bathing an elephant otherwise! That even sounds odd to say but splashing water on an elephants back as she lay in the river beside us was the coolest thing ever. She literally made eye contact the whole time. I wasn't sure which one of us was more interested in the other. Even our lunch by the river was so authentic and cool - served to us in a hut in banana leaf with a bamboo spoon with veggies cooked in a bamboo shoot! Feeding the elephants was so much fun. The trek to the waterfalls and even watching braver guest go under it was so much fun. Our guide Sam made everything perfect. Even in such a rugged place he made us feel safe and went out of his way to make sure my clumsiness didn't ruin the day! He was always there with an outstretched hand to make sure I was steady. He even made me a very helpful bamboo walking stick - which was later swiped and eaten by an elephant - and even that was cool! His guidance made this the best day ever. Later watching the baby elephant interact and play with his teenage handler would put any western notion about exploiting animals to rest. It was completely clear in this village the elephants call the shots and the villagers are there to care for them. There were no cages to be seen, no walls or enclosures, no leads or leashes, no rides or saddles. I never even saw a rope on an elephant. They literally went where they pleased. The baby elephant was even leaping and running and mimicking the noises of his minder. The boy would lay in the grass and the baby would run to him and stand over him. The bond was clear and experiencing it was touching. There is so much to see and do on this tour. Experiencing the beauty and simplicity of this place and the people and animals here will deeply impact the way you view much in life. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Perfect in every way. So much to see and do. All of it mildly terrifying on its face but so worth it after just a few moments you forget your comfort zone and are lost in the moment.
Food
How can it get any better than eating food with homemade bamboo spoons that is grown in the village, cooked in bamboo shoots and banana leaves, while sitting on a hand weaved mat in a hut on the river while watching elephants play?!?
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sam is a superstar., a genuinely warm, kind and caring man who clearly loves his job, people, nature, and life. A true gem. We are so grateful to have spent the day with him.
Transport
At first glance the trucks look a bit rugged but they traversed places my very expensive jeep wouldn't have managed as well. The ride is a bit scary - up some fairly steep hills on dirt roads but the driver managed it all as if it was nothing. Keep your eyes closed and your hand on the rail and you'll be grateful you fid. Oh and the bamboo raft ride was amazing. Again, scared the heck out of me at first, but I'm so glad I put that aside and had the best day ever.
Explore the Koh Phi Phi By Speedboat
Explore the Koh Phi Phi By Speedboat
Phuket

Absolutely stunning. The experience was one for the books. Can't recommend enough. Our guide - Pineapple - was a hoot! Our group was small and fun. The tour itself was such a great experience.

Quality of Experience
Loved everything about this day. The longboat excursion is not to be missed. Be sure and add it at the pier. You won't regret if.
Food
The restaurant choice was good and had many options for everyone However, if you chose, you could eat wherever you like in the village on your own. On the way back, we were served pineapple and watermelon and cookies. There was always soda and water available and the guides encouraged everyone to help themselves and drink water.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our boat captain actively avoided as many waves and bumps as possible. His driving experience was obvious to anyone who has ever ridden in or driven a speedboat. The staff at the pier were extremely accommodating, making sure everyone got on the boat carefully and safe safely. Our guides were a blast on the boat, entertaining everyone and making sure everyone had water and food. When we reported or reconvened anywhere they counted and insured everyone was there the entire trip felt safe, safe and fun because the staff was so attentive and clearly well trained in safety.
Transport
The speedboat was most definitely the best option for the island tour and our long boat was so much fun
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