Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

We can't share enough compliments about the amazing experience we had with Kimkim travel and our specialist, Elena. We decided to visit Thailand for our 25th anniversary at the end of October. We had never been before, so we weren't sure what activities to do. Elena made it so easy, providing tons of great options. She arranged everything (air and ground transportation in country, gorgeous hotels, tickets, guides) -- we just needed to show up, and the rest was handled. She was so patient and helpful as we finalized our plans, communicating with us regularly and checking in during our trip.

All of our guides and transportation were outstanding! We absolutely adored our guide, Khun Ae, in Bangkok. She was with us for three days, and she showed us so many wonderful sites. She shared history and stories, and bought us little gifts and food that we would never think of trying. Wherever we went, tables magically became available for us. She knew the best spots for photos and the best menu items. She was tireless and so proud of her country. We are incredibly grateful to her for sharing her enthusiasm with us. My husband and I agreed it was the best trip we ever took, and we've taken many.

In Phuket, we went on John Gray's Ocean Canoe trip, and our guide, Wooddy was the absolute best! He went out of his way to show us all of the beautiful sites, taking photos of us, and helping us to create the most gorgeous Loy Krathong (a floating flower arrangement). We also had an amazing guide on our private longtail boat tour named Nut. He was so accommodating, making sure we were comfortable and setting out a wonderful beach picnic for us. It was such a special experience.

We expect to use Kimkim again for our next international trip -- we highly recommend them!

Hotel Reviews

The Slate Phuket

Phuket

This resort was gorgeous! We had a pool villa that was just fantastic. The grounds were well maintained with lots of tropical flowers. It was right on the beach and had plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well as on site. The Black Ginger restaurant was an amazing experience. We loved it!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful -- very modern industrial decor with the right amount of authenticity.

Location

Right next to the beach with security at the property entrances

Staff

Everyone was so kind!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kudos to the housekeeping staff and the groundskeepers -- they made sure everything was immaculate.

Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel

Bangkok

The Avani+ Riverside in Bangkok was a great location for those seeking a quieter experience in Bangkok (like us). It was right on the river and provided a free water taxi to three different stops close to Iconsiam Mall and public transportation. The room was comfortable -- we especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet, with just about any food you could want.

Authenticity & Character

No improvements needed -- it was a modern hotel.

Location

Love that it had a free water taxi to explore and take public transportation to other areas of Bangkok.

Staff

All staff were very kind and welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our housekeeping staff was outstanding!

Activity Reviews

Kai Islands Half-Day Luxury Longtail Boat Tour

Phuket

We loved this experience! It was a private tour, and we enjoyed spending time out on the water cruising around the islands.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Nut, was amazing! He made sure we had everything we needed. The boat was stocked with snacks and drinks. He even set up the best beach picnic for us and took tons of photos. Excellent excursion!

Transport

Blue Elephant Cooking class (Morning Session)

Phuket

We had THE BEST time at this class! We met four other tourists and learned how to cook four delicious Thai dishes (not the usual ones, like Pad Thai either). It was one of our favorite parts of the whole trip!

Quality of Experience

Food

So, so good!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Chef Paul was patient and showed us how to cook the best food. He gave us tips about each dish and provided a recipe book for us to take home. Fantastic experience!

Transport

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Morning Visit (Joining Activity)

Phuket

Definitely one of our favorite experiences of our trip! I loved that the elephants were able to live at this sanctuary undisturbed. These gentle creatures were rescued from tourist shows where they were sick or injured. We were able to feed them and learn all about their behavior.

Quality of Experience

Food

A fantastic buffet!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Tour, was excellent...he clearly cared very much for all the elephants in the sanctuary.

Transport

Relaxing Time at Oasis Spa - Sukhumvit 31

Bangkok

This spa was absolutely phenomenal. We were greeting with cool towels, and our room had a shower so that we could get cleaned up after a day of tours before our massage. Afterward, we had tea. Just lovely!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

This was probably one of our favorite excursions. We loved taking it all in. The train ride to the railway market was such an adventure...the train gets so close to the people and vendor booths!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

We happened to be here on the first night of the Chinese Vegetarian Festival, so there was a lot going on. Fun to watch the revelers!

Quality of Experience

Food

Outstanding food!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Kuhn Ae was our guide and helped us sample so many delicious dishes from the street vendors. We then took an exciting tuk tuk ride back to our hotel...it was an experience!

Transport

Our driver for the few days we were in Bangkok, Whit, was wonderful.

Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

We saw several beautiful temples and learned so much about Buddhism.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Kuhn Ae was the absolute best guide -- so friendly and happy to share information about her country and its culture. We loved her!

Transport

Always comfortable and on time.

John Gray's sea canoe - Hong by Starlight - Joining excursion

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Very well organized with funny guides! The canoe trip into the limestone caves and the lagoons in the middle was breathtaking.

Food

Outstanding food -- amazing that they prepared it all on the boat!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Wooddy was great! He went above and beyond to show us beautiful sites. The Loy Krathong he helped us create was the most beautiful and artistic arrangement. He was just awesome!

Transport

Nice, clean, and comfortable

Thanks, Bella! My trip was unforgettable, especially as a solo female traveler. I sincerely appreciate your efforts to make me feel safe, which allowed me to enjoy and create memories that will last forever. The calmness of Koh Samet's quiet, clean, and stunning beaches, the breathtaking temples in Bangkok, and the elephant sanctuary all left a lasting impression.

Hotel Reviews

Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa

Rayong

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riva Arun Bangkok

Bangkok

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Bangkok Temple Visit

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Leena was excellent. Also would highly recommend her to anyone!

Transport

A visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Pattaya

Thailand

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Went above and beyond to make my experience engaging as a solo traveler - one of the staff members held on to my phone for a while and took all my photos!

Transport

Mr. Chin was excellent. I would highly recommend him to others!

Bella was very nice, easy to communicate with, and she always made herself available for questions before and throughout our trip. If we had any issues or miscommunication with the hotel or guide, she was on top of it! We were so lucky to find her for to help plan our adventure ❤️. Our guides were also great, Nina was very fluent in English so that made everything go smoothly. She kept us on schedule and was very knowledgeable about the city and history. Ben was our final guide for the last day and she was very sweet. She made sure that we made enjoyed the short time we had for our last tour in Phuket. I would definitely us this company again and recommend to everyone.

We booked our honeymoon through Kimkim, and it was honestly the trip of a lifetime. Everything was seamless from start to finish. Every transfer, flight, and tour was perfectly coordinated, and we never had to worry about a thing. Huge thanks to Mint, Tina, and the local team for planning such an incredible experience and making it completely stress-free.

We started in Bangkok. Our guide, Ms. Anita, was amazing and so was our driver, Poo. She took us through the city’s most iconic temples, a local ferry ride, and even a food tour through Chinatown that was one of our favorite experiences. The next day’s visit to the Railway Market and Floating Market was such a unique, local highlight. Next stop was Chiang Mai. The temples were beautiful, but the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary was easily one of the best experiences of our entire trip. We also had a blast during our Thai cooking class and came home with new recipes and a deeper appreciation for Thai food. We ended our trip in Phuket. We loved our Phi Phi Islands tour and relaxing at the pools and beaches. It was the perfect mix of adventure and downtime.

Every hotel, guide, and experience exceeded expectations. Kimkim made this trip completely stress-free and truly unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone planning a honeymoon or bucket-list vacation!

Hotel Reviews

The Shore at Katathani - Adults only

phuket

Authenticity & Character

Location

Beautiful location but just about as far from everything in Phuket as possible. Not a big issue, just be prepared to drive long to see the locations highlights and excursions.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping

Chiang Mai

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Bangkok

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Phuket Half-Day City Tour

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

John Gray's - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This was one of the most unexpectedly awesome parts of the trip. Loved our chef, kitchen, and process. Would highly recommend.

Transport

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

5 stars for Ms. Anita and Poo

Transport

Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Love Ms. Anita and Poo. They made us feel so welcomed

Transport

Our trip was truly wonderful and unforgettable! Everything was perfectly arranged, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

A big thank you to Nina, who was so helpful and thoughtful in coordinating the entire tour. She made sure that all our activities were well organized and that we could do everything we wanted within our limited time. Her attention to detail and care made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

Lily was an amazing guide — she took us through all the vibrant local markets and even brought us to the best coffee shop in the area. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made every stop special, and we really appreciated how she showed us the local gems that we might have otherwise missed.

And special thanks to Ben, who did her absolute best in Phuket. Even though the tour was only two hours long, she managed to take us everywhere we needed to go. Thanks to her, we were able to visit all the right places and get most of the gifts we wanted to bring home.

Overall, it was an incredible experience filled with great people, beautiful places, and thoughtful touches. Highly recommended for anyone visiting — truly a memorable and well-coordinated tour!

Our trip was absolutely incredible, thanks to Bella, our wonderful tour specialist! She did a truly outstanding job planning and organizing everything to perfectly match our preferences. From the very beginning, Bella listened carefully to what we wanted and made sure every detail was tailored to our liking.

Her professionalism, attention to detail, and thoughtful recommendations made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Every activity, stop, and experience felt perfectly timed and well-coordinated. It was clear that she put a lot of care and effort into making sure we had the best possible trip.

Thanks to Bella, our journey was enjoyable, seamless, and unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better planner — highly recommended for anyone looking for a personalized and perfectly organized travel experience!

Hotel Reviews

Paradise Koh Yao Resort

Really a paradise to escape stress

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

Chiang Mai

Peaceful

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riva Surya Bangkok

Bangkok

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Eco-Elephant Care Full Day

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, explore the famous weekend Chatuchak market

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Thanks so much to Bella for taking care of every detail of our trip. First time to Thailand so it was nice to have someone holding our hand through the whole thing. Bella and everyone she worked with went the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly. Would recommend her to and KimKim to anyone heading to Thailand...especially if its your first time there.

Everything was amazing, special Thanks to Amy for her knowledge and help.
Thanks to all the drivers that had patience to deal with each one in our group.
Wonderful experience.

Thank you,
Mirna

Hotel Reviews

Kata Palm Resort & Spa

Phuket

Beautiful

Authenticity & Character

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

At Pingnakorn Nimman Hotel

Chiang Mai

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mandarin Hotel Bangkok, managed by Centre Point

Authenticity & Character

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Chiang Mai – Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Tour

Chiang Mai

Amazing

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

White temple, Blue Temple, Black Museum and Long Neck Karen Village.

Thailand

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bangkok Floating Market and Temple Tour

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guides Ae, Pukie, Dani and Milk were all wonderful. Kind, caring and informative. Working with Elena was easy. She was professional and so responsive to questions and concerns. She advised and guided us well on this adventure.

Hotel Reviews

Aksara Heritage Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Perfect location for getting around. Sunday market is right outside your door. Pool is lovely.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aava Resort And Spa

Great and unique hotel. Loved the beach.

Authenticity & Character

Location.

Location

Staff

Helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

Accommodating and staff were so nice. I think the location for our stay might have been better. Hard to walk around easily and find shops and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Alms Giving, Doi Suthep and Jungle Temple

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was so kind. Great driver in a long drive to Chiang Rai.

Transport

Finding pink dolphins on a local boat

Khanom

Great fun and informative. Beautiful area. The lunch was delightful and so good. On the beach!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

Throughout our stay we saw lots of different temples. Informative interesting. Helps in the understanding of the Thai culture.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our drivers were all so nice .

Transport

First day at Elephant Nature Park - Day care with Elephants (join-in activity)

Chiang Mai

This was an amazing experience. We were so touched by the compassion and understanding that takes place here.

Quality of Experience

Food

Best good ever and plenty of variety.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom

Bangkok

Interesting but of course hot.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Jook and the team at Kim Kim definately understood the job at hand and delivered in every category.

Hotel Reviews

The Bloc Hotel Phuket

Phuket

The block is like a hidden gem

Authenticity & Character

They have an amazing view of the beach pool side, the sunsets were like no other

Location

Location location location!

Staff

The staff kept me informed and happy to see them not running from them, very warm people

Cleanliness & Comfort

You could stop anyone of the staff members and they would drop everything to make sure you are ok

The ShellSea Krabi I Luxury Beach Resort & Pool Villas

Krabi

Great hotel with beautiful sight lines and an amazing staff

Authenticity & Character

Seems pretty original to me

Location

It is a bit away from most things that a solo traveler would want to access

Staff

Made sure they met all needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

Well maintained

Hotel Baraquda Heeton Pattaya by Compass Hospitality

Chon Buri

Great easy going hotel that affords you to be you

Authenticity & Character

Very eclectic design

Location

Centrally located with the beach only one block away which is perfect to stay out of the madness and party zone noise

Staff

The staff meet all needs without making you feel uncomfortable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and spacious rooms

Aira Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

This was a centrally located property with a great staff who meet your needs at the door without being pushy

Authenticity & Character

Although it is in the heart of all Bangkok has to offer it does not lose its own identity . It still feels like a boutique hotel that affords for you to get away from city life when you are ready

Location

Again it is centrally located for nightlife and travel around Bangkok

Staff

The staff felt genuine , they were not just there working for tips. It seems like they care about the customer me the stay

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean well maintained and accessible

Activity Reviews

ATV & Zipline Adventure

Phuket

Another life changing moment for me

Quality of Experience

Patience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

My guide on both zip line and atv

Transport

To the point

Jet Ski Safari Trip

Phuket

This tour was life changing for me

Quality of Experience

Again, this was life changing . I have never rode a jet ski let alone from island to island, just amazing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Good people great vibes nothing but smiles all day

Transport

Straight to the point

Southern Flavors Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Phuket

Unfortunately I did not make this tour either, it was a lot going on

Quality of Experience

N/a

Guides, Drivers and Staff

N/a

Transport

N/a

From Krabi to Phuket with Sightseeing at Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

Thailand

Interesting break from one place to another

Quality of Experience

No not really , just a great transitional point

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Patience

Transport

Patience

Krabi 4 Islands

Krabi

Definitely one of the best experiences I have ever had

Quality of Experience

They made me feel like I was dealing with real people who love what they do

Food

Nothing really, light lunch to fuel up after a long day

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very organic experience

Transport

Straight to the point literally

Walking Tour - Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun

Bangkok

Unfortunately I did not get to go to this tour, I was just burnt out lol but I do still have pictures from my previous tour where I still got to take photos

Quality of Experience

N/a

Guides, Drivers and Staff

N/a

Transport

N/a

Michelin Guide Street Food by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

My guide was funny and ver knowledgeable

Quality of Experience

Although I was the only one on the tour I got the full experience , no corners were cut

Food

Great humble beginnings places with big flavor and a great following

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Patience

Transport

Patience

Our trip to Thailand was amazing to say the least. There were so many interesting activities that were planned, so many beautiful places to visit, and pretty much everyone we came across was so friendly.
The specialist that helped us plan our trip was very attentive and VERY quick to respond to us, whether it was questions or changes that needed to be made.
We had great guides, with one in particular (Nuii you truly made that portion of our trip amazing!!!) who were so knowledgeable, and friendly. They all gave so much information on where we were, the history of the place and things to do around when they were not available.
Truly an amazing experience from the moment we landed, to the time we left to return home!

Hotel Reviews

Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

The hotel was a very nice modern space with a great rooftop lounge for dinner and drinks. The views from the rooftop and even from our room were amazing since you can really see the city, especially the nighttime views. The staff was very friendly and the amenities were great. The one thing that we were not prepared for was the amount of traffic. Just leaving the hotel was a challenge depending on the time of day with all the people either go to or coming out of work as the hotel is in the business district. Be prepared to sit in a lot of traffic during those times.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paradise Koh Yao Resort

The hotel is a beautiful place to stay, relax and enjoy the sea and sand! The staff was very friendly and helpful and was always available to answer questions or address any issues presented. The island is really beautiful, and the beach is sight to behold! The food was great; the activities and vibe were so relaxing.

Authenticity & Character

Sand, sun and spectacular views!

Location

Nestled at the top end of the island away from the business of the other parts of the island, this made it really peaceful.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hidden Local Beliefs

Bangkok

This tour was really interesting. We had a walking tour of temples, a guided meditation session and a wonderful long boat canal ride all in the same trip. Seeing Bangkok in this light really shows of the very diverse areas of the city, from the hustling stores and people, to the quietness of temples, and the importance of waterways and long boats that you do not get to experience in a lot of places.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

Being in Thailand and not going to at least one temple to see its beauty, to understand its history, or even to feel its reverence would be really a missed thing. The artwork alone is simply amazing, as there is so much detail to see. The craftsmanship in the construction, the sheer scale of some of these structures can really be a humbling experience. Then there is simply the overall feeling that you experience in these places... even with hundreds of people touring the same places you do, there really is a feeling of calm and meaning that is very difficult to put into words.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

This part of the trip was really amazing! The energy and the vibrance of activity were really exciting. I am from a major metropolitan area, and this even amazed me. The sights, smells and sounds were fantastic. Getting around by Tuk Tuk is an adventure in itself, then throw in street food, flower markets and the amount of people it is an experience to behold.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half Day Bang Krachao Cycling Tour

Bangkok

Out of all the tours I/we took this was probably the one that I liked the least. This not to say it wasn't fun or anything like that but there were several things that I did not properly consider. The biking through this area was beautiful. The scenery was quiet, peaceful and a nice change of pace without the hustle of the town to disturb you. I will list the caveats in the bonus questions section

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half-day Fishing with Locals (Paradise)

Ko Yao Noi

Being someone who does fish as often as possible, this was a really nice trip. The fishing itself was decent, as there was a good amount of activity. The sizes of the fish we were catching were a bit on the smaller side, but that can not be helped sometimes. The species of fish that you can catch is pretty amazing. All kinds of snapper and grouper or all colors and varieties. The guides were great, and took care of everything from getting the gear rigged, having bait waiting for you to use, and helping with just about everything you need.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Thalen Bay Kayak Trip and Canyon Mangrove Scenery (Paradise)

Ko Yao Noi

Kayaking around these islands is truly a sight to see. Such beauty and undisturbed, that it is a really amazing. We were not able to see some of the mangroves due to the tidal conditions, but the views were still spectacular. Our guide was able to lead us into one of the islands to see in an internal mangrove and it was so quiet, peaceful and beautiful all at the same time!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a wonderful time, really enjoyed it. Elena paid a lot of attention and detail to modifying our agenda and was on the spot and on top of changes.
Bangkok- Pow was great, he had all the details planned out, was vey informative and understanding of the history and questions that we had.
Chaig Mai - Bam Bam was very friendly, personable and everyone got along good with her.
Phuket - our guide on the boat was Nick, he was fabulous, he showed us everything and was very informative and fiendly. He went out of his way to accommodate us.
Thai - we did not see much of him, he met us at the airport to the hotel, then took us back to the hotel two days later.

Hotel Reviews

Modena by Fraser Bangkok

Bangkok

No pool, so this was a disappointment to the kids, but the location for the convention was good.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

SAii Laguna Phuket

Phuket

Great location, spent most of the time on the boat trip, but the time we spent there was great, the kids loved the pool and the ocean.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shangri-La Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Great location, the group enjoyed the Elephant excursion and the people involved there

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

Bangkok

Nice hotel, but the main pool was closed so the kids were disappointed

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

The Spiritual of Twilight Sea Canoe at Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island (Private)

Phuket

This was the highlight of our trip. Nick was so good as were the whole crew! Canoeing into the caves and seeing the laguna was a lifetime experience, a wonder of nature. No where else found in the world.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting

Chiang Mai

Bam Bam went out of he way to do share the food tasting, and then took us to a nice restaurant after for a nice dinner.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

Good experience for the kids to see and be close to the elephants

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk

Chiang Mai

We were tired and had to hurry through this as it was crowded and started to rain.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Not much to add here

Railway market & Damnoen Saduak floating market

Bangkok

It was hot and too many people, not a great experience unless one wants to see lots of market stuff to dicker on.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

In Cambodia our guide Savy was excellent and very knowledgeable about the temples and Cambodia itself.
Maya our tour guide in Chaiang Mai Thailand was very bubbly personalty and enjoyed every moment with her.
In Bangkok our tour guide Nene was very friendly and smiling loved the tour around Bangkok.
Overall the tour itself was absolutely brilliant.

Hotel Reviews

Maitria Hotel Rama 9 Bangkok - A Chatrium Collection (SHA Extra Plus)

The Hotel was well presented and ver clean. The rooms are nice and very bright .

Authenticity & Character

The breakfast did not have much choice for the foreigners.

Location

Not much choice of restaurants nearby as the city is a taxi away.

Staff

Friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa

Phuket

The rooms were very spacious bright and clean.

Authenticity & Character

The beach was very dirty and needs to be improved.

Location

Staff

The front desk staff were excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Good location but the beach was not very clean and didn't feel welcomed.

U Chiang Mai Hotel

Chiang Mai

The decor needs updating.

Authenticity & Character

The entrance of the Hotel gave the good character of the Hotel.

Location

The Hotel was right in the middle of the old city with everything nearby.

Staff

Very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were clean and tidy.

Tara Angkor Hotel

17254

The Hotel was well presented and staff were all very friendly. Would recommend.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was near to the city with a short tuk tuk drive.

Staff

All staff were very friendly and they do look after you.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour

Bangkok

The tour around the city was very well organised.

Quality of Experience

Food

Enjoy the Thai food.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half Day Morning/Afternoon Visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join-in Basis, No Riding)

Chiang Mai

Loved every moment.

Quality of Experience

There were only 12 people in the group so you don't feel crowded.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The transport was very comfortable.

Incredibly well organized and hassle free, 4 cities, 4 hotels and 4 flights, guides were knowledgeable, itineraries included a wide range of sites and activities.

Hotel Reviews

Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

Lovely hotel on the river, good location, easy walk to night market and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

standard room comfortable but a bit cramped.

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Bangkok

Large sprawling resort property, beautiful grounds, huge breakfast buffet, very cool lobby bar

Authenticity & Character

Location

took the shuttle boat to city center for lunch one day, very cool.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

rooms a bit dated but very clean and comfortable

Treeline Urban Resort

Siem Reap

This was the nicest hotel on our trip, gorgeous property, huge room, great staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

easy walk to center of town.

Staff

very gracious

Cleanliness & Comfort

upgraded room, huge

Fusion Suites Sai Gon

Really nice hotel, excellent location, busy street but quite after 9pm, solid breakfast, excellent staff

Authenticity & Character

this is not a big fancy western style hotel, like the rest of HCMC it just really works hard.

Location

several nice restaurants in the surrounding couple of blocks, not too far from the main sites.

Staff

they obviously want to make your stay special

Cleanliness & Comfort

small but functional fitness center (but borderline A/C)

Activity Reviews

Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group

Chiang Mai

Teacher was great, had a lot of fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Short day due to unforeseen circumstances, temple fogged in then had to cut short visit to village due to emergency utility work, guide did make the most of it.

Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!

Chiang Mai

One of the highlights of the trip, we had the private version of the tour, well worth it.

Quality of Experience

Food

nice setting on the river, local bbq

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Bangkok

Both markets very interesting, only drawback is driving time to and from.

Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour

Bangkok

Beautiful temples, market was interesting.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Romantic Dinner on the Manohra River Cruise!

Bangkok

Lovely dinner cruise on the river

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Exploring the floating villages of Cambodia

Siem Reap

Floating village interesting , see another side of Cambodia. Handiworks shop not a tourist trap, beautiful items.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat

Siem Reap

Very impressive , receiving blessing from monk was meaningful

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

guide was really able to show the differences between the various sites which can start to look the same.

Transport

Welcome to Siem Reap!

Cambodia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The Temples, Tradition and Cultural Traces of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

interesting sites although a lot of driving around HCMC

Quality of Experience

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Transport

Famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Trace of the Vietnam War!

Ho Chi Minh City

required for any American visiting, get a very different perspective on the war.

Quality of Experience

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Transport

Cambodia was amazing and Savi our tour guide was just as amazing. Really enjoyed this part. Elephant sanctuary in chaing Mai was a unique experience and also the jungle hike was so much fun. Our tour guide was very helpful. Pukhet was self tour for relaxation. Bangkok was fun to wrap up the trip and tour guide was very helpful and fun. We had an amazing trip. Only thing I would say that hotel at chieng mai was run down, location was excellent though. Thanks to all that helped make this trip memorable.

Hotel Reviews

Maitria Hotel Rama 9 Bangkok - A Chatrium Collection (SHA Extra Plus)

Good updated hotel

Authenticity & Character

Contemporary feel

Location

Ok far from restaurants that we would like to eat at

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa

Phuket

Nice resort

Authenticity & Character

Resort feel massages were excellent

Location

Good location walking distance from restaurants

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Well maintained

U Chiang Mai Hotel

Chiang Mai

Run down needs upgrade. Photo doesn't show true place

Authenticity & Character

Location

Good location in center of market and walking distance from restaurants

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Improvement needed pool not appealing

Tara Angkor Hotel

17254

Super friendly and great hotel to stay at in good location

Authenticity & Character

Very friendly

Location

Not far from prime locations for tourists

Staff

Hospitality

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour

Bangkok

Great day seeing the temples and tour guide was very good

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half Day Morning/Afternoon Visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join-in Basis, No Riding)

Chiang Mai

Unique experience with elephants

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Doi Suthep & Doi Pui National Park Tour with Trekking

Chiang Mai

Fun hike in the jungle

Quality of Experience

Waterfall

Food

Amazing food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Tour to Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm

Siem Reap

Super fun again with alot of knowledge from savy made it interesting

Quality of Experience

The ancient ruins

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half Day Khmer Village and Tonle Sap Lake Tour

Siem Reap

First day so were tired. Sad to see poverty

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Tour to Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat

Siem Reap

Guide savi was awesome, passionate and very knowledgeable. He made the visit very inspiring and enjoyable

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Nice we got cooling clothes!

KimKim travel takes great care of your travel plans and needs. From pick up to airport, to guided tours and drop off to airport. Thank you so much for being part of our Thailand trip.

Neelam and Manny

Ron was a very helpful guide, helped us on our first day in Bangkok. The experiences we booked were well organized from the pick ups to the drop offs. Amazing. Didn't have to worry a least bit.

The entire trip was amazing. We have absolutely no complaints from arrival to departure, The accommodations, the transfers. the excursions and the excellent guides. The guided Ae and Bammie were friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Elena who planned the itinerary was excellent, she managed every detail and was very attentive to all the requests. It’s an A++. Thank you for planning an unforgettable birthday vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Santiburi Samui

Koh Samui

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Fantastic. The beach, the pool, the spa were great

Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites

Chiang Mai

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Every thing was awesome

137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok

Bangkok

Wonderful, friendly staff

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Premium Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan Snorkeling by Joining Speedboat

Thailand

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guides but it would be nice to have more support for no swimmers

Transport

Monk Blessing at Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chiang Mai from a Different Perspective by Bike

Chiang Mai

Wonderful. Would do it again.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Manohra Dinner Cruise

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Great ambience but We didn’t enjoy the food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Railway market & Damnoen Saduak floating market

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Fruits

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ae was great

Transport

Like I did before in my previous Kimkim experience, I'd like to split this review into 2: the kimkim team and the destination:
The kimkim team: Once again, the team was absolutely amazing, super responsive, flexible, accommodating, even while already within our trip, we asked for itinerary changes, additions and the kimkim team was absolutely great at accommodating, fast and with a smile, we felt in great hands throughout the entire journey, before and while on the trip, THANK YOU kimkim Team!!

The destination: Thailand is one of those places you fall in love with easy, you get the feeling while on the trip that you want to move there, the people are nice and welcoming, you always feel safe and views and attractions are just mesmerizing, you really don't want to go back home... unless you already live there :)
We will definitely come back to Thailand, we have some takeaways in terms if things we want to do differently, like renting a car or bikes while on the islands, that is more cost effective than taxis, choosing specific hotels and room types, locations on the islands etc... but other than that, perfect vacation!

Our family trip to Thailand was amazing. Bella our travel agent was very responsive to calls/emails/text and her recommendation fit our family. We had a couple tour guide and they were all good, But we had Anita( A) in Banghok and she was wonderful, she was knowledgeable, informative. She had my family try a lot of good food and we enjoyed our times with her.

Activity Review

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Bangkok

My favorite activity of the trip was definitely the visit to the Mae Klong Railway market. It was such a unique experience watching the train come through the market. Everything was incredibly exciting and memorable. My family had a wonderful time and it truly was a trip of a lifetime for everyone.

Me and my family had an amazing time. My favorite person during our trip was Mrs. Anita. She did an amazing job showing us around. It was like she was visiting Thailand as well but knew about Thailand already. Our stay was amazing. Overall it was the best experience ever.