Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

First time using kimkim and it was great. They catered to our every want and need. Everything was prepared and on time as they scheduled it. Their staff, Hoa and Phuong, were excellent made sure we did everything we wanted and within our budget. We will be using kimkim again.

Phuong, KimKim Specialist
An absolute pleasure to work with. Ty Ty!
Three comments though on the process:
1. Estimated travel time to and from events should be included in the itinerary. Too many events were so far to and from our location that we would have made different decisions had we known that ahead of time.
2. Itinerary items should include cost during planning phase. There were some events that I imagine I definitely would have skipped or altered had I known the cost.
3. Sometimes the guides were too much. It felt like having a babysitter. I imagine this approach is necessary for large group tours, but for just two of us on our honeymoon, it felt a little oppressive sometimes. We would have preferred a "let's meet back here at xx time" approach.

Poukie was an absolute delight. Fantastic guide.

Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Samut Prakan

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Ko Samui

Raya Heritage

CHIANG MAI

Capella Bangkok

Bangkok

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Monk Blessing at Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai

A Day Trekking in National Park, Lahu Village & Bamboo Rafting Private Tour

Chiang Mai

Guide was nice but a little too odd. Made for a bit of an uncomfortable day.

Encounter Oriental Gastronomy in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Date Night Bangkok

Bangkok

Car ride to the dinner was way to long to be enjoyable. I imagine we were also jet lagged. After dinner, we went to a rooftop bar that was just sort of mid. I think we were tired but we would have much preferred to explore the city. Maybe we just chose the wrong place to go. Might have been better if we were just given the locations to go to and the reservations had been made for us. Felt like travelling with a babysitter. (Mark you're great!)

3-Hour Historic Bangkok Bicycle Joining Tour

Bangkok

Not a great experience. Staff was very kind, but the areas were a little too rough and the actual biking too tricky to be fun.

Elephant Nature Park Half Day Visit (Joining Excursion)

Chiang Mai

Full Day to Ban Mae Kampong Eco Village & Natural Tie-Dye

Chiang Mai

Eco Village was a highlight of the trip. Our guide Poukie and the local guide were a great combo. The Tie-Dye thing was not really worth the trip in my opinion. I'd hesitate to send others there.

Exceptional Dining: Once in Blue Moon (Four Seasons)

Thailand

Koh Phangan Island By Private Sailing Yacht

Ko Samui

We had to go a different route because my wife was a afraid of getting sea sick, so I think that sort of messed with the plan. Either way though, a full day is wayyyy too long to be on a sail boat. Crew was very nice. I think it would have been best as a 3p-7p activity. Dinner and sunset.

Romantic Manohra Dinner Cruise

Bangkok

Our trip to Thailand was very well organized by Bella. When guides were expected to meet us at 10AM, they showed up by 10AM, same with taxis, etc. Traveling was made simple and enjoyable. I had never used a service before, but took all the anxiety away. Should I travel to Asia again, I will definitely use KimKim.

We had an incredible family trip to Thailand with a group of nine ! Planning travel for a large group can be challenging, but KimKim and our local specialist, Bella, made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

Bella put together a fantastic itinerary that catered perfectly to everyone in our group. Throughout the trip, our local guides were wonderfully informative, friendly, and exceptionally accommodating to all our needs.

One of the biggest highlights was visiting the elephant sanctuary—it was truly an amazing, ethical, and unforgettable experience for all of us. We also spent time on the wonderful island of Koh Samui, which was absolutely beautiful and relaxing.

Beyond the sights, we were blown away by the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Thai people everywhere we went—and, of course, taking advantage of the wonderful and very affordable Thai massages!

Thank you, Bella and the Kimkim team, for creating a seamless and unforgettable family vacation. We highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Thailand!

All the guides, drivers, hotel staff, etc were very friendly, caring and tended to all our requests and needs.

Hotel Reviews

Buri Rasa Samui Village

Samui

The beach was great! Extensive food options and staff ready to greet and assist with needs.

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De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa

Chiang Mai

Breakfast was extensive and staff always ready assist with anything needed

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Riva Vista Riverfront Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

Close to temples

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Hotel Once Bangkok

Bangkok

Great breakfast and able to get it “to go”!

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Rooftop

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The view of the river

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Breakfast staff

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Activity Reviews

Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

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Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture

Chiang Mai

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Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner

Chiang Mai

This was some fun and the family was just delightful. That two sons are very funny and personable. We got lots of great information and had lots of fun.

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Afternoon Monk Blessing at Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai

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Vivid Arts of Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

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Afternoon Visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Joining)

Chiang Mai

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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Premium Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan Snorkeling by Joining Speedboat (Tue/Thu/Sun)

Thailand

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Chiang Mai Culture and Art

Chiang Mai

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The Scenery of Golden Triangle Region

Chiang Rai

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Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom

Bangkok

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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We had an amazing experience with the whole entire trip/tour. The experience from the driver, the places and things we have done. The elephant sanctuary was something I truly enjoyed, feeding & bathing this huge gently giants. We truly were amazed on how huge the Buddhist temples and their status. The one in Bangkok (WOW!!!)
The foods were all so delicious. My daughter got hooked with the Mango sticky rice while my Son enjoyed all of the food. I loved my Iced Tai Tea - refreshing
Bella was amazing to work with she heard all of our questions & feedback.
Thank you very much!!!

Overall, the trip was truly amazing, and we really appreciated all the thoughtful details and extra touches along the way. The fast-track airport service was fantastic, and we were very impressed with the quality of the hotels throughout the trip. It was clear that a lot of care went into the planning, and our family came home with so many wonderful memories.

A few suggestions for future trips: the Bangkok food tour was a little challenging with such a large group. We would have enjoyed smaller, more local venues rather than Chinatown, which was difficult to navigate with a group of our size.

The Shangri-La Chiang Mai was a wonderful choice for families, and the kids really enjoyed the hotel. However, I would probably recommend dining outside the hotel, as some of the best food we had on the entire trip was at the local restaurants in Chiang Mai. Exploring the local dining scene was definitely one of our highlights. We loved the Melia Koh Samui and the highlight was the speed boat tour and lunch on the beach.

Since we booked so far in advance, we had also hoped our rooms could have been located closer together. With a large family group, having rooms near one another would have made things a little easier.

These are relatively small suggestions in the context of what was truly a fantastic trip. We are so grateful for all the planning, attention to detail, and special touches that went into it. It was an incredibly memorable experience for our entire family, and we really appreciate everything you did to make it so special.

Hotel Reviews

Meliá Koh Samui

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Shangri-La Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Stay was nice, great location, pool and spa. Buffet dinner was not good.

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Riva Vista Riverfront Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

Design was outstanding. Pre-fix meal was a bit challenging and would have preferred the a la carte service.

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Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

Bangkok

Great rooms and breakfast included. Safe location near walkable stores and eateries.

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Activity Reviews

Chiang Rai Iconic Temples

Chiang Rai

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Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk

Chiang Mai

Bam was an amazing guide.

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

Pad thai location was amazing, the crowds and china town were not ideal.

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Food

better food quality at local places

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Half Day Elephant Eco Valley: Elephant Trail & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang (Private)

Chiang Mai

Bam was amazing as were the guides at the Eco Valley.

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plated lunch was beautiful

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

Was a bit too long.

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Unique Railway market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Local Food Tasting

Bangkok

Floating market was not great, never actually purchased food as we floated. Lunch place was not ideal.

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Full day Kayaking & Snorkeling at Angthong by Premium Speedboat (Private Tour)

Ko Samui

Best overall and guide was crew were great.

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Bella did an amazing job setting things up for us and adjusting to our needs. Our diver from the airport, for a tour of the island, and delivery back to the airport as well as the other drivers, tour guides from Mr. Tu's and the Elephant Sanctuary were exceptional. Mr. Tu's team was especially thoughtful, ensuring everyone stayed hydrated and safe. The team from the Elephant Sanctuary were very courteous and took pictures as needed so those on the adventure could enjoy it to the fullest, even if it felt a little rushed.

Hotel Review

Samui Buri

Check-in and check-out was a breeze and the staff was extremely helpful. The atmosphere of the hotel was quiet and peaceful for a beachside resort, which made the experience more relaxing than the hotels I have stayed at in the past.

Authenticity & Character

It was quiet and peaceful for a resort. The style of the hotel was open air with the rooms being spacious and air conditioned without feeling out of character.

Location

The location is great. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, though it is a bit out of the way and pretty far from the touristy area, so transportation is needed unless you enjoy long walks on the side of the road.

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We didn't interact with most of the staff other than at meals, but the ones we encountered were courteous and motivated to help in whatever manner they could.

Cleanliness & Comfort

As stated above, the room was spacious. It was also very clean and the AC made it a comfortable place to relax after a long day.

Activity Reviews

A visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Samui - Morning half day

Thailand

This was a great experience, though it felt a little rushed. Most of the activities were shorter than I thought they would be, though we did do everything I thought we would other than a tour of the sanctuary itself.

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Koh Tao day trip from Koh Samui by speedboat

Thailand

The snorkeling on this tour was great, with a good amount of reefs and fish to see. Don't expect Great Barrier Reef quality, but it was great to finally see some fish after our first day not seeing anything. The Japanese Garden was a little disappointing, but did not take away from the experience as a whole.

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Angthong Marine Park Tour by Speedboat from Koh Samui

Thailand

This was a great start to snorkeling. There wasn't much to see and the time we got to snorkel was short, but it gave my wife and I the ability to learn how snorkeling is done before we missed out on future snorkeling experiences. The kayaking was great. The hiking was good, but we came to learn that Thailand doesn't really know the difference between ladders and stairs 😂

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We really enjoyed seeing three distinct parts of Thailand, Bangokok, Koh Sumai, and Chang Mai. Leena, our guide in Bangkok, was great and listened to our feedback. We didn't have a guide in Koh Sumai. Our guide in Chaing Mai, Lilly, was also wonderful and provided a lot of interesting information about the areas we visited. If I had to change anything about the intinerary, I would trade one day in Koh Sumai for another day in Chaing Mai. The accomodations we stayed at thoughout the trip were very comfortable and nice quality. It was a good mixture of a guided and self-led vacation.

I did not know exactly what I had hired until I got on the trip and I was supported through every part of the process. I appreciated the private guides in Bangkok and Chiang Mai (Giftsy and Timmy). They were incredible throughout my time in both cities and allowed for flexibility in our tours. It was so personalized to what we wanted to do and how much time we wanted to spend. Day was the true MVP of this process and helped us navigate changes in our schedule and clarify anything that was needed. He would respond within minutes to any of my requests. It was incredible. I would have probably liked more private tours when I was in Phuket versus the small group tour I took to Phi Phi Island. I did not request this so it was not the fault of anyone at Kim Kim. The work of the Kim Kim staff made it so I could just enjoy my vacation and not worry about what was next. It was seamless and effortless and overall wonderful!

Hotel Reviews

Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa

Phuket

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A little far from different things in Phuket

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Rock And Treehouse Resort

Surat Thani

Bathroom and showers are very dated and don't get very hotel. Front desk staff are incredible, kind and helpful. Even took our laundry to town for us to get washed!

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Such a great concept hotel.

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At Pingnakorn Riverside Hotel

Chiang Mai

Beautiful hotel but also aging somewhat. The breakfast in the morning was not great and one morning despite it starting at 7, no one was available to do eggs or coffee for about 25 minutes and it took them 45 minutes to make pancakes. It was frustrating because there were limited other options to eat for breakfast and we had an excursion.

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On the older side

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Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Bangkok

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A little away from the chaos

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Indian Chef Tariq was amazing

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Activity Reviews

Northern Thai Dining & Cultural Show at Khum Khantoke

Chiang Mai

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Bangkok Night Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

The Tuk Tuk ride was nice but the description of this event does not match what we did. It sounded like we would be getting small tastes all over the city and we went to one noodle restaurant and had one street vendor food and that's it. I asked about going to a roof top bar but was told that wasn't apart of it. I did get to go to a hidden bar which was cool but it was not included.

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Explore the Koh Phi Phi By Speedboat

Phuket

We were picked up very early and then did not get on the speedboat until over 2 hours after we arrived and it was not clear that we would be sitting around. I would have liked to just stay at my resort and enjoy the amenities there. They then go into a sales pitch of all these things you can do but have to spend extra money on which was frustrating but they scare you into thinking that you have to but water shoes and hats and they only accept cash so that was also frustrating. It was a pretty rushed experience and crowded with all the other participants. I would have liked to do this privately.

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Khao Sok National Park - Chiew Lan Lake

Khao Sok National Park

I think I was spoiled by the private activities and this was a larger group. It made it so we ended up in a not great spot in the boat. No one was good about sharing the space. I would have liked to be more private or been allowed shift around to see things on the boat. We got soaked sitting in the back. Food was a bit cold on the floating restaurant but tasty!

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Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience - Full Day

Chiang Mai

This was a highlight of our trip. Really a wonderful small group experience. I did not know that there was an option to raft down the river which I would have liked the choice of doing. I did enjoy the medicine ball making activity though.

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Chiang Mai: Wat Umong & Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai

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Bangkok – Maeklong Railway market - Damnoen Saduak floating market

Bangkok

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Bangkok Spiritual Encounter

Bangkok

Giftsy knew a lot about it. It was incredible.

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We could not have asked for a better person to work with to plan our honeymoon than Bella.
​Before the trip even started, she was incredibly patient as we described countless iterations of what we wanted to do, and she managed to accommodate all of our out-of-the-box requests for activities and hotels. She also provided invaluable insight into the scheduling of our proposed itineraries, ensuring we didn't plan ourselves into tight timelines that would leave little to no time for rest and relaxation.
​The outstanding level of service only continued once our trip began. When we arrived at our first hotel in Bangkok, there was a gift bag from Bella welcoming us to Thailand, which we found to be unbelievably thoughtful. Whenever we had questions about the itinerary or local customs, she would always reply via WhatsApp within minutes.
The tours and activities themselves were also top-notch. We ended our trip feeling that we came away with far more knowledge and context to all of the sights that we saw than we ever could have if we had planned things ourselves. Our tour guide in Bangkok, Leo, was especially knowledgeable and made us feel like we were truly receiving an immersive look into the Thai culture.
​We did experience a hiccup with one of our flights to Phuket, which was pushed back several hours without us or Kimkim being notified. Even though Bella had zero control over that, she still went out of her way to arrange accommodations for us during the newfound downtime and even helped reschedule the tour we ended up missing because of the delay. All of this required zero effort on our part. Truly great service.
​Throughout the entire trip, Bella was remarkably communicative. Between her and the Kimkim app, we felt so prepared that we could comfortably move from activity to activity without ever having to give a second thought to tickets or confirmations. All of the information we needed was conveniently located in a single place within the app.
​I would recommend Kimkim to anyone looking to plan a trip, and I would absolutely recommend Bella for anyone planning a trip to Thailand. My wife and I truly feel like we had the honeymoon of a lifetime.

My daughter and I recently used Kim Kim to help us plan our trip to Thailand. We spent two days in Bangkok and three days in Phuket. We also went to the Khao Sok National Park. At every step of the way, there was a representative that was there to let us know what to expect and help us get from one location to the next. We were allowed plenty of time to explore and do things on our own, but also booked several guided trips. We were helped at every step of the way to make the best of our trip. I could not be more satisfied.

Trip was fantastic. Had an amazing time and everything was arranged so well. Very happy and would recommend.

Hotel Reviews

SAii Laguna Phuket

Phuket

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U Chiang Mai Hotel

Chiang Mai

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Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

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Activity Reviews

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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Phuket Old Town and Peranakan Food Trail

Phuket

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Sunrise Phi Phi Island Joining Tour

Phuket

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Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk

Chiang Mai

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Love Chiang Mai cooking experience (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

Cannot emphasize enough that this should be a highly recommended activity.

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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Sandi helped plan the most amazing trip. She listened to our ideas and adjusted things to make everything perfect. Our guides, Miss Leena in Bangkok, Mr. Q in Chiang Mai were wonderful. They made the experience better than we’d imagined. We learned so much and grew and even greater respect for the country and people of Thailand. We can’t wait to plan our next trip.

Hotel Reviews

Baan Samui Resort

Surat Thani

Quiet, peaceful, restful!

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U Chiang Mai Hotel

Chiang Mai

Such a peaceful place in the very center of the city.

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Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

Friendly staff, clean rooms, delicious breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Doi Suthep Temple Tour

Chiang Mai

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Day Return Trip to Khao Yai National Park

Thailand

Monkeys! Amazing! We had a great time exploring

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A day trip to Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan

Thailand

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Experience as a local farmer - Half day experience

Chiang Mai

Em and Uncle Sherd were the best. We really enjoyed learning.

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1 Day Trek Mae Tang with Elephant Sanctuary by Local Truck

Chiang Mai

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Bangkok city tour, Chatuchak Market and food tasting at Chinatown!

Thailand

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"Our recent vacation was an absolutely incredible experience—by far the best trip we have ever taken! What truly set this journey apart was KimKim’s meticulous attention to detail. From the moment we landed at our first destination to our final departure heading home, every single transition was flawless. Every need was anticipated and seamlessly met, allowing us to just relax and enjoy. That level of care and precision is what makes kimkim stand out from the rest. We couldn't be happier!"

Long was exceptional, detailed engagement and adjustments to our trip that best suited our family, followed by consistent check-in’s throughout the trip made for a very personalized experience. Our family would highly recommend working with Long on a trip to Asia!

The entire trip in Thailand was absolutely amazing and a once in a lifetime must! Kien from Kim Kim planned our trip perfectly. We flew into Bangkok spent a few days there, then flew into Chiang Mai and spent a few days there with our last destination in Phuket.

Our guides were phenomenal. "Ae" took special care of us in Bangkok and Lisa did the same in Phuket.

We stayed at the most amazing hotel in Phuket where we upgraded to a super luxury villa which made our trip more memorable! The Slate is the most beautiful hotel, ever!

Some of our most memorable activities include the elephant sanctuary and cooking dinner with the locals in Chiang Mai, eating out in Bangkok and checking out the floating and railroad market, getting tailored suits made and daily massages and of course Phi Phi Island in Phuket ! We enjoyed being picked up by our guide at each airport too!

Kim Kim was perfect!

Hotel Reviews

The Slate Phuket

Phuket

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Amazing hotel!

Aksara Heritage

Chiang Mai

Absolutely beautiful hotel! The rooms were so plush! The staff were so kind and attentive!

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Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

The breakfast buffet was amazing but the rooms needed to be updated.

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Activity Reviews

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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Such a cool cultural experience!

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

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Guides really take good care Of the elephants!

Food

Lunch was delicious !

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Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner

Chiang Mai

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We loved our trip to Thailand. Sandi did an amazing job planning everything and patiently listening to our requests for a less-beaten track, helping us book memorable side excursions (the highlights for us: the ancient temples at Ayutthaya, and the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai). Our guides, Ms. Leena in Bangkok and Mr. Marty in Chiang Mai, were very knowledgeable, sharing much insight into their country's history and local culture. Great choice of hotels, transport, and logistics. Overall, a great experience!

Hotel Reviews

El Barrio Lanna

Chiang Mai

A beautiful boutique hotel within the Old City, with an architectural style of its own. Flawless cleanliness and very attentive staff. A welcoming oasis within a very busy center.

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Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

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Elephant Nature Park Visit

Chiang Mai

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We were so impressed with our trip with KimKim. For the amazing communication from Bella, and the amazingly knowledgeable guides of Marty, A, and Lena, our awesome drivers, Mr T, Ms Pound and everyone at all the hotels, were were so impressed! Everything was easy and stress-free, from transferring from one part of the country to another, we didn’t have to worry about anything! Everyone was so thoughtful and kind and we have been singing everyone’s praises to our friends back home.

The experiences we selected were all fantastic, from temples and Buddhist monks, to cooking classes and water sports they have something for everyone! This trip was so special for my son and I and we will remember our time in Thailand fondly for years to come.

Hotel Reviews

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Phuket

Loved this hotel so much! Stunning suite overlooking the property and ocean made it near impossible to leave. The grounds has literally any and everything you could want or need but so close to a lot of things as well. We will be back!

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The resort has everything you could want or need but close to things too!

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99 Heritage Hotel

Chiang Mai

The best boutique hotel we’ve ever stayed at. Amazing staff, stunning grounds and well appointed rooms. The vibe was very 1940 age NYC meets Thailand and it was absolutely stunning. Loved the outdoor indoor concept so much.

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My favorite boutique hotel ever

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Near everything even two amazing temples across the street!

Staff

So kind and willing to help

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Perfection

Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

Fantastic derive, great location and the hotel restaurant was phenomenal. Loved our time here.

Authenticity & Character

So lovely

Location

Close to everything we wanted

Staff

Kind and swift

Cleanliness & Comfort

Felt like New

Activity Reviews

Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group

Chiang Mai

A was the best teacher! She was so patient and kind and gave great tips for being able to recreate our dishes in America. Loved the cookbook we got too!

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day

Chiang Mai

The best part of our entire trip!!

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Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Our guide, Lena, was amazing and gave us so much history and knowledge! So cool to see something so unique to Thailand.

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

Bangkok

Our guide, Lena, was amazing and gave us so much history and knowledge! So cool to see something so unique to Thailand.

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Our guide, Lena, was amazing and gave us so much history and knowledge! So cool to see something so unique to Thailand.

Transport

Our driver was fantastic!

Elena was a dream to work with and flawlessly dealt with our shifting numbers, optional day activities and requests all the way through the trip. We dined at a long list of amazing places including a family home and Michelin-star restaurants. Highly recommend!!

We loved our guides. In Bangkok, Nana took great care of us. My daughter and I added an afternoon with her to see “local neighborhoods” and it was our favorite. Highly recommend. She took us to the flower market; we saw great street art; a unique tea shop and a small chocolate shop.

In Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, we loved our time with Pong. We learned so much from her and felt her love for Thailand through her stories and interactions with local people. She also helped me navigate food since I am celiac and eat gluten-free. She is a true host with a warm and caring manner.

We loved learning about Buddhism and the history of Thailand from both Pong and Nana.

We particularly loved our bike tour in Chiang Mai (thanks Hockey). And loved the Elephant Sanctuary - highly recommend. The cooking school was perhaps our all time favorite cooking class - and we have done them all over the world. Again, great attention to my need to avoid gluten by our chef Tom.

We would not recommend the floating market outside Bangkok. It was way too touristy for us.

We finished our trip in Koh Samui. The hotel manager Aimee was so good at welcoming us and making sure we had a perfect stay. And we had a lovely lunch at The Cliffs and a beautiful dinner at The Four Seasons.

We did wonder about accommodations on the other side of the island where the water seemed a bit clearer and more blue bc of the rock and sand. But we had a lovely visit to that side of the island.

Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Samut Prakan

Great hotel for last night. Good restaurant options and really nice pool!

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Riva Vista Riverfront Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

Really nice rooms and property. Had nice facial at spa. Restaurant and bar were nice with great breakfasts. restaurant could not handle our group of 13 guests for dinner very well … even though we had reservation. If you have large group, you might choose differently. That said, the service team was very polite and responsive; there just weren’t enough of them.

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The Culture Samui

Ko Samui

Great service! Aimee too great care of us. Had really delicious, impromptu dinner for our group of 13. Loved the fire show!

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Wished we were on other side of island where water is clearer. There is also a beach club with booming bass next door that was sometimes annoying. Thankfully it did not go on all day.

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Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

Really nice hotel with excellent service.

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Smile Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai

Loved this property with a beautiful pool. Wished it had a bar.

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Activity Reviews

Grandma Home Cooking school - Private Morning Class

Chiang Mai

Our favorite cooking class ever! Tom was the perfect teacher and really took great care to navigate my dietary restrictions (celiac).

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Half-day Nam Phrae by Electric Bike (hilly, fully paved roads)

Chiang Mai

Great day with Hockey!!

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

LOVED this!!!

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Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture

Chiang Mai

Loved this!!! Learned so much from Pong and had authentic trip to a village.

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Khantoke dinner at traditional Lanna family

Chiang Mai

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Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai Sightseeing & Art

Chiang Rai

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Serene Chiang Rai by night

Chiang Rai

Loved our time here … and Pong was the perfect host.

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

Enjoyed train market but floating market was too touristy. Would have preferred a different activity given how far away it was.

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

Loved this!!! nana helped me navigate being gluten free!

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

nana was amazing!!!

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