Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

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Our local specialist Hoa was excellent in hel...
Thailand | Jun 22 - Jul 3, 2025

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Donald K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
Our local specialist Hoa was excellent in helping plan our Thailand vacation! We appreciated her communication before, during, and after the trip. She would reach out daily to check on our group and address any issues that arose (there were none). Our tour guides Nana (Bangkok), Bam (Chiang Mai), and Billy (Krabi) took great care of everyone in the group, from the kids to the seniors. Also our guides during the excursions, Boy at Elephant Eco Valley and Mr. A at SeaKayak Krabi, were... Read more

Our local specialist Hoa was excellent in helping plan our Thailand vacation! We appreciated her communication before, during, and after the trip. She would reach out daily to check on our group and address any issues that arose (there were none).

Our tour guides Nana (Bangkok), Bam (Chiang Mai), and Billy (Krabi) took great care of everyone in the group, from the kids to the seniors. Also our guides during the excursions, Boy at Elephant Eco Valley and Mr. A at SeaKayak Krabi, were wonderful as well.

Hotel Reviews
Varana Krabi Hotel

Excellent breakfast buffet and restaurant. Great resort for active vacationers such as swimming, working out, yoga, rock climbing, Muay Thai boxing.

Authenticity & Character
Great for active people.
Location
Walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Staff
All the staff was friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious rooms.
Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Great location, only 15 minute walk to Terminal 21 shopping mall. Very busy hotel. Breakfast buffet staff were not very friendly though. Some guests were sitting with their bare feet on the couch and coffee table in the lounge area.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast dining staff could be friendlier.
Location
Close to 7-11 and Terminal 21 mall.
Staff
Breakfast dining staff could be nicer. It was very busy so maybe they were under a lot of stress.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and spacious.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Great location, only 15 minute walk to Terminal 21 shopping mall. Excellent breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Clean and modern design.
Location
Close to Terminal 21 mall.
Staff
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious rooms.
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

Great location, only 15 minute walk to the night market. Good breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Only a 15 minute walk to the night market.
Staff
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious rooms.
Activity Reviews
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Touch of Nature
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Touch of Nature
Chiang Mai

Great place to go hiking and learn about the Hmong people native to the area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tom Yum soup, fried fish.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

Wonderful activity for all ages and to buy souvenirs.

Quality of Experience
Food
Fried bananas, mango and sticky rice, noodles.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai Culture and Art
Chiang Mai Culture and Art
Chiang Mai

The kids enjoyed learning about the temple and the craftsmanship involved in the silver pieces. They loved making their own key chains out of aluminum.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-guided Bangkok Exploration
Self-guided Bangkok Exploration
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wat Umong & monk blessing
Wat Umong & monk blessing
Chiang Mai

Very interesting tour about the history of the temple.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang
Chiang Mai

Highlight of the trip. Learned how to take care of elephants, feed them, make paper from their poop, and bathe them.

Quality of Experience
Food
Fried rice, chicken satay.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our excursion guide Boy was very knowledgeable.
Transport
Phi Phi Islands Discovery by Private Premium Speedboat
Phi Phi Islands Discovery by Private Premium Speedboat
Krabi

Great place to play on the beach, snorkel, and dine on the beach.

Quality of Experience
Food
Pomelo salad
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Billy and the boat crew took excellent care of everyone.
Transport
Private Half Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane
Private Half Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane
Krabi

Fun activity for all ages. No paddling required if you hire a guide to paddle for you. Beautiful scenery. Lots of animals to see.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mr. A and his crew were great. They were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful for people in our group that couldn’t paddle.
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

Great way to try the street food without the fear of getting sick.

Quality of Experience
Food
Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jul 07, 2025

Hi Donald,
Thank you so much for such an amazing review! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your family's Thailand vacation, and I’m so happy that we were able to make it a memorable experience.
It’s wonderful to hear that Nana, Bam, Billy, Boy, and Mr. A helped make your trip even more special — they’ll be so happy to hear your kind words!
Wishing you and your family many more amazing adventures ahead. Hope to see you again soon in your next trip to my home country Vietnam🤗🥰
Warmest,
Hoa

Family Thailand holiday
Thailand | Jun 14 - Jun 28, 2025

Dianne
Dianne M.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2025
The process of getting a trip plan organised and the communication with Tina/Kim Kim throughout the process was great. It is possible that there was some misunderstanding about exactly what we were after but this was probably not Tinas fault. We were disappointed with Bangkok and found our tour to be too long, too detailed and the family lost interest. We cancelled our day 2 tour for this reason. Our excursions in Chang Mai were generally great, except for mountain trip which was completely... Read more

The process of getting a trip plan organised and the communication with Tina/Kim Kim throughout the process was great. It is possible that there was some misunderstanding about exactly what we were after but this was probably not Tinas fault. We were disappointed with Bangkok and found our tour to be too long, too detailed and the family lost interest. We cancelled our day 2 tour for this reason. Our excursions in Chang Mai were generally great, except for mountain trip which was completely fogged out and we could see nothing. The elephant sanctuary and the cooking class were fabulous. The company we did our diving in Koh Tao was also a great. Some of the other tours were not as good. When you say small group tours I expected maybe 10 people, not 30 something as was the case with the Ang Thong Marine Park trip. The boat was packed, no room to move and you could not see out of it. The whole day was like herding sheep from one overcrowded destination to another with too much time at each. I would have much preferred a private trip and would have been happy to pay for it.

Hotel Reviews
The Inside House
Chiang Mai

Amazing hotel, just beautiful. Staff and amenities and the attention to detail was superb. Cannot rate highly enough.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sairee Hut Resort
Surat Thani

Lovely stafff and great location. Rooms are a bit dated but very comfortable .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui
Surat Thani

The resort is lovely. The grounds and accommodation are beautiful & the pool and private beach superb. the staff are just lovely and the breakfast is great. My only small criticism is that the resort is a 15 minute ($20 aud) grab ride from Chaweng. As such I think the resort should offer a regular free shuttle service in and out.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Koh Kret Island Adventure: Culture, Biking, and Local Experiences
Koh Kret Island Adventure: Culture, Biking, and Local Experiences
Bangkok

Didn't do it. Was told there was nothing open on the island on a Monday, it was super hot and wondered why it was suggested.

Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Chiang Mai

This was not a pleasant experience for the family as a whole. I enjoyed the massage as I like a firm remedial massage however my family hated it. I don't understand why you would recommend this type of experience. It would have been so much nicer if it was a relaxation massage with oil not a pounding. Really disappointed

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We all loved Mr Toy. What a delight
Transport
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok

As our plane was late, we only went to the food street. We felt rushed through the street and not really able to stop and look at things. At the end we found out we weren't going to go back up the street. We ended up having dinner in a nearby restaurant. We did not need a guide to do this.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Chiang Mai

This was a great morning. The elephant sanctuary is wonderful and to be up close to the elephants and see them thriving in their new environment was wonderful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

Nina was a wealth of information, however we didn't really want to know every intricate detail about each temple. She was lovely but when I tried to explain that the family was losing interest she didn't really understand. In the end we cut the tour short.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fun Diving (Scuba diving certification not need)
Fun Diving (Scuba diving certification not need)
Koh Tao

We had a great day and the company we used were very professional and lovely. Unfortunately we got bad weather and the second dive was very average.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
Chiang Mai

There is no point in going on this day trip if the weather isn't perfect. We were ill equipped. It was wet and cold. We could see nothing as there was a fog completely blacking out the views and the pagodas. We felt it was a waste of a day.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Grandma's Home Cooking School
Grandma's Home Cooking School
Chiang Mai

This was a really fun day. The food we cooked, our guide and the whole experience was wonderful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Angtong National Marine Park
Angtong National Marine Park
Thailand

This was sold to us as a small group tour. I do not consider 30 plus people a small group. the trip to the first island takes nearly 2 hours. You are squashed in a speedboat with your knees touching the seat in front of you. You cannot see out of the boat unless you stand up. The destinations are pretty but are overcrowded with 100's of people on similar excursions. You spend too much time at each place and it is like herding sheep.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jul 06, 2025

Hi Dianne,
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm really happy to hear you had a great time and truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
Warm regards,
Tina

Nuii is the BEST guide ever!!
Thailand | Jun 25 - Jun 30, 2025

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Kendall M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
We were welcomed to and shown all around northern Thailand by our amazing guide Nuii and our driver Mr. Kai. Their preparedness, professionalism, and thoughtfulness made the trip exceptional! The van was clean, stocked with water and fresh fruit as snacks, and we expertly navigated the winding mountains between Chiang Rai, Pai, and Chiang Mai. The most memorable stops were the Kho Ku So bamboo bridge in Pai and the Chai Lai Orchid elephant sanctuary (with wonderful guide Tatu) in Chiang Mai!... Read more

We were welcomed to and shown all around northern Thailand by our amazing guide Nuii and our driver Mr. Kai. Their preparedness, professionalism, and thoughtfulness made the trip exceptional! The van was clean, stocked with water and fresh fruit as snacks, and we expertly navigated the winding mountains between Chiang Rai, Pai, and Chiang Mai. The most memorable stops were the Kho Ku So bamboo bridge in Pai and the Chai Lai Orchid elephant sanctuary (with wonderful guide Tatu) in Chiang Mai! (The transportation to and from the elephant sanctuary from the Aksara Heritage hotel got messed up, which was the only stressful error / issue of the trip. Kien from Kim Kim, Nuii, and the lovely staff at the Aksara all tried to help us sort out the problem.)
We would highly recommend Nuii and Mr. Kai for your trip! They went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, cared for, and they were flexible to pivot the itinerary around our energy levels and changes in the weather. This was a truly an unforgettable trip made more special by the lovely and warm accompaniment of Nuii and Mr. Kai!

Hotel Review
Aksara Heritage
Chiang Mai

This hotel was BEAUTIFUL!! The staff was attentive, gracious, and provided exceptional service! The rooms were large, clean, comfortable and everything from meals to laundry were lovely! We would highly recommend this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Great food/drinks and design
Location
Proximity to street market and old city attractions
Staff
Very helpful, went above and beyond to support when a tour got messed up
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, smelled great, and excellent service
Local specialist: Kien Nguyen
Kien
Kien Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jul 02, 2025
Hi Kendall, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Nuii and Mr. Kai's professionalism, thoughtfulness, and flexibility made such a positive impact on your journey. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about the Aksara Heritage hotel. It's fantastic to know that the staff's attentiveness, the beautiful design, the convenient location, and the cleanliness all contributed to such a lovely... Read more

Hi Kendall,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful and detailed review!

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Nuii and Mr. Kai's professionalism, thoughtfulness, and flexibility made such a positive impact on your journey. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about the Aksara Heritage hotel. It's fantastic to know that the staff's attentiveness, the beautiful design, the convenient location, and the cleanliness all contributed to such a lovely stay.

Regarding the transportation mix-up to the elephant sanctuary, we sincerely apologize for that moment of stress, but we're very glad that our collective efforts, along with Nuii and the Aksara staff, helped to sort it out quickly and ensure the rest of your experience was smooth.

It truly warms our hearts to know this was an unforgettable trip, made even more special by the warm accompaniment of our team. We hope these cherished memories inspire many more adventures for you in the future!

Warmly,
Kien

Unforgettable Experience
Thailand | Jun 2 - Jun 17, 2025

John
John P.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
We recently returned from an unforgettable family vacation to Thailand and Cambodia, and we couldn’t be more grateful to KimKim (and Hoa) for making it such a smooth, enriching, and memorable experience. Traveling with our two children (ages 9 and 11), we had a packed itinerary with multiple hotel changes and transfers—but at every step, KimKim was there to ensure everything ran flawlessly. The local guides they arranged were knowledgeable, kind, and fantastic with our kids. We truly felt... Read more

We recently returned from an unforgettable family vacation to Thailand and Cambodia, and we couldn’t be more grateful to KimKim (and Hoa) for making it such a smooth, enriching, and memorable experience. Traveling with our two children (ages 9 and 11), we had a packed itinerary with multiple hotel changes and transfers—but at every step, KimKim was there to ensure everything ran flawlessly.

The local guides they arranged were knowledgeable, kind, and fantastic with our kids. We truly felt supported the entire time, which allowed us to relax and really immerse ourselves in the adventure. Each hotel was thoughtfully selected and a perfect match for our family’s needs—comfortable, welcoming, and well-located.

From cultural highlights to hidden gems, KimKim curated a well-paced and diverse experience that we’ll be talking about for years. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to travel with confidence, especially families seeking meaningful, well-supported journeys.

Thank you, KimKim, for helping us create such wonderful memories!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hi John & Brittany,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words!
I’m truly touched to hear how much your family enjoyed the journey through Thailand and Cambodia. I’m so glad you felt supported every step of the way. It means the world to know that the guides, hotels, and experiences felt just right for your family.
Wishing your family many more wonderful adventures ahead, and hope to see you and kids again one day🤗
Best,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

Our family trip to Thailand was incredible. M...
Thailand | Jun 16 - Jun 30, 2025

Kristina
Kristina R.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025

Our family trip to Thailand was incredible. Memories to last a lifetime! Hoa planned the perfect trip for us and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks for everything!!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hi Kristina,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly our pleasure to help create such meaningful memories for your family in Thailand.
Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead. I’d be absolutely thrilled to assist with your next journey to Southeast Asia someday! 💛
Warmly,
Hoa

A phenomenal family vacation in Thailand
Thailand | Jun 19 - Jun 29, 2025

Rebekah
Rebekah S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
We had such a fantastic trip to Thailand! We were initially hesitant to book through KimKim because the price was so much lower than through the other travel companies we considered, but we took a chance and are so glad we did! KimKim reps met us at each airport on our trip and transported us to our hotels, taking away so much travel stress. The hotels they booked in each of our destinations (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, & Koh Samui) were all great and in fantastic locations. We knew we weren’t... Read more

We had such a fantastic trip to Thailand! We were initially hesitant to book through KimKim because the price was so much lower than through the other travel companies we considered, but we took a chance and are so glad we did! KimKim reps met us at each airport on our trip and transported us to our hotels, taking away so much travel stress. The hotels they booked in each of our destinations (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, & Koh Samui) were all great and in fantastic locations. We knew we weren’t booking luxury hotels and we didn’t expect luxury amenities, but we were very pleasantly surprised with how luxurious our accommodations were. Each hotel was very clean, very safe, and very comfortable — and had gorgeous swimming pools, very nice and spacious rooms, and delicious breakfasts included — far more than you get with included breakfasts in the U.S.
Leo, our guide in Bangkok, was a delight—striking the perfect note between taking us to all the sites and experiences we were excited about while also giving us plenty of time to rest and enjoy our vacation. We particularly enjoyed visiting the palaces and temples and trying out the foods in the markets and night markets. Leo even helped us order! We arrived in Bangkok early and had 2 days on our own. We spent those visiting Benchakitti and Lumphini Parks - which I highly recommend — and the Snake Experience, where we saw how anti venom is made by extracting venom from live cobras — this turned out to be a favorite experience of the teens in our group! We also visited the Jim Thompson House and the indoor floating market at the IconSiam shopping mall. If you have more time, I recommend all of these experiences. And, on the recommendation of a friend, we went to the Akara Sky Hanuman high rise rooftop dining & show experience— we had a blast and the views were spectacular!
The highlight of our Chiang Mai visit — and possibly of our entire trip— was the elephant sanctuary! Getting to interact so closely with the elephants was unreal. Do not skip that experience!!! The rest of Chiang Mai was less exciting — the drive to the mountain top and to see the waterfall and gardens was beautiful and easy for everyone in our group. We were worried my 75 year old mother might struggle — but easily did it all, and did it in flip flops! And the cooler temps at the top of the mountain were a welcomed respite from the heat. We also walked the city in our own to see the temples and the old wall. Protip: I asked ChatGPT to create a 3 hour walking tour that started at our hotel and took us to the major temples, then I imported that tour into Googlemaps. Worked great! Personally, I would have enjoyed having a guided tour and learning more about each temple, but the self guided walking tour was all the rest of my group was interested in after spending so much time in more impressive temples in Bangkok.
We purposely ended our trip in Koh Samui so we could have some relaxing beach time. My only criticism there is that the Pig Island excursion was awful and not something I would recommend. Instead of a charming encounter with pigs like we expected, we were told on the boat ride over that the pigs are very dangerous and bite off tourists’ fingertips EVERY DAY. They’re also quite aggressive. One sow rammed me when I was just sitting at a table because she wanted to lie where my feet were. It hurt and cut my leg and left a bruise. I would not take young children on this excursion at all because I don’t think they would appreciate how dangerous and aggressive the pigs are, and there are so many adorable piglets, I don’t think a young child would be able to resist touching them or trying to hold one.
While we were there, a pack of wild dogs attacked a piglet and began eating it live right in front of us — truly horrifying! — ans the piglet screamed for help. A group of tourists intervened to stop it and scare off the dogs, but I doubt the piglet survived. My 13 year old was crying at this point and went to go sit on the boat. And then, again and again, two or three boars chased down and raped sows in front of us, clearly against their will. At one point they did this right under a table of tourists, using the tourists to corner the sow so she couldn’t escape while 3 boars attacked her. Eventually we all sat on top of the tables for safety until it was time to leave.
The snorkeling portion of the Pig Island trip was also lackluster. Very poor visibility and a location that could be described as mid — at best.
But Pig Island was the only part of our entire trip I wouldn’t recommend, and it was so indescribably bad that we’ll be laughing about it for many years to come.
We ended our time in Koh Samui at a restaurant that was recommended by a local — Lanlandaw Viewpoint Restaurant. I highly recommend this! The front desk staff at the hotel (who were wonderful!) helped us arrange it all. A driver from the restaurant came to pick us up and then drove us about 20 minutes over rutted dirt roads up a mountain to the restaurant, which featured a spectacular overlook and view and great food. Be advised, it’s cash only —no credit cards!
All in all, a spectacular, almost seamless, vacation that was everything we hoped for and even better than we expected. We will certainly use KimKim again and we’re already talking about where we should go for our next trip!

Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hi Rebakah,
Thank you so much for the review.
I'm glad you had a good time here and sorry to hear about Pig Island.
This is very helpful feedback for us.
Best,
Tina

Stupendous Thailand Trip
Thailand | Jun 19 - Jun 29, 2025

Rober
Rober V.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025
I chose Kimkim randomly when I decided to travel to Thailand and could not be more pleased. Bella helped me plan a trip based on my interests which included pickup from my arrival through ten days of robust activities and to my departure. My driver Chin was fabulous from the first pickup. My guide Leena met me at the hotel where we embarked on a public transportation tour of Bangkok. It was a wonder way to get the local pulse. Two sky trains an express boat all added to my wonder.... Read more

I chose Kimkim randomly when I decided to travel to Thailand and could not be more pleased.

Bella helped me plan a trip based on my interests which included pickup from my arrival through ten days of robust activities and to my departure.

My driver Chin was fabulous from the first pickup. My guide Leena met me at the hotel where we embarked on a public transportation tour of Bangkok. It was a wonder way to get the local pulse. Two sky trains an express boat all added to my wonder. Her knowledge of the history and culture was impressive. I experienced Wat Arun and learned about its design and how broken teacups from China were used in the design. We visited the Emerald Buddha, The Reclining Buddha, and the Main Palace. All with rich detail from Leena. Explored Chinatown had a meal and took the subway back to my hotel.
The next day She and Chin took me to the Railroad and Floating Market pointing out the sea salt fields along the way. She even helped me resolve an exchange problem.
Chin brought be to the airport to Chaing Mai where I met Lilly my guide and Text the driver. Lily showed me the city and temples much different than Bangkok and stayed with me throughout my engrossing Elephant experience and lunch. Lilly also traveled with me to the airport to be sure all went well

The next elements of my trip were equally well coordinated. From Chiang Mai I was met by a driver in Samui who took me my boat to Koh Tao and helped me check in. I was met in Koh Tao by a driver who brought me to an extraordinary Beach resort hotel My beautiful room was 75 feet from the shore.
There I was picked up for an outstanding snorkeling trip with a side mountain hike. Tons of fish and giant sea turtles

At my next trip was well coordinated with drivers taking me to boat and airport where I was met in Phuket by my guide Ben with driver She gave a wonderful tour of Phuket. Viewing from high above the area and exploring Chinatown and old Portuguese building. My trip culminated with a visually stunning and exhilarating speed boat tour of the iconic James Bond islands and boat ride into a cave and a canoeing adventure under and through huge monolithic rocks rising from the sea.
Once again picked at airport and Chin in Bangkok who brought me to my departure flight.

This the adventure of a lifetime artistically organized and executed by Bella who I hold in great esteem.

If you thinking of travel to Thailand or elsewhere in Asia , save your money and call Bella at Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Koh Tao Beach Club Resort
Surat Thani

I was blown away by my room close to the beach and well appointed

Authenticity & Character
Charming l
Location
75 feet from the shore Close to the port I watched the sunset from my bed.
Staff
The massage therapist was outstanding.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect
De Charme Hotel
Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Great staff beautiful hotel

Authenticity & Character
It felt right
Location
Close to walking street market and temples
Staff
Helpful Friendly Efficient
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well maintained
Layalina Hotel
Phuket

A hidden gem Set off the Main Street the hotel opened into a wonderland. Small hotel. Huge room with everything zi could ask for

Authenticity & Character
Charming delightful comfortable
Location
Right on the beach with breakfast served on room terrace
Staff
Could not be more attentive and personable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Attention to detail wonderful facility and room a gem
Activity Reviews
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok

The markets were a feature. My guide Leena made it even more special

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledge attentiveness and personal toucj
Transport
Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!
Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!
Bangkok

Couldn’t ask for more. My guide made the experience more wonderful than the sites themselves. She made me feel special. The choice to travel either mass transit brought me close to the culture

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chin was fantastic
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai

My guide Lilly gave me a personalized tour of the city and temples and provided great insight into how to spend my free time. Adapted tour to meet my interests

Quality of Experience
Ancient temples
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable timely efficient
Eco-Elephant Care Full Day
Eco-Elephant Care Full Day
Chiang Mai

More than I had hoped for. The facility guide was amazing I learned much about elephants and interacting with them. Beyond expectations

Quality of Experience
Learning about and feeding the elephants with various food type. Feeding them helped to connect when interacting in the wild and water
Food
The lunch buffet rivaled restaurants amazing Tom Yum soup
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lilly made sure I had everything I needed. I enjoyed her company and attentiveness
Transport
Always there great drive
Snorkeling Trip!
Snorkeling Trip!
Koh Tao

Multiple sights amazing fish and turtles a side trip up a mountain safe friendly wonderful

Quality of Experience
Food
Excellent buffet
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The crew was remarkable
Transport
Short ride to hotel
Phuket Half-Day City Tour
Phuket Half-Day City Tour
Phuket

My guide Ben gave me a personalized tour of the city based on information she drew from me. Tiger Kingdom was perfect

Quality of Experience
Tiger kingdom. Ben’s caring detailed manner
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phang Nga bay or James Bond island by speed boat
Phang Nga bay or James Bond island by speed boat
Thailand

The lead guy Bobbi made the amazing sights more remarkable. Always ready with a helpful funny answer.

Quality of Experience
Great island tour cave exploring canoeing and buffet on the Muslim Island
Food
Hardy full Thai buffets
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Organized intelligent entertaining and safety conscious
Transport
Smooth ride comfortable van
Local specialist: Bella Saung
Bella
Bella Saung
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jul 01, 2025
Dear Mr. Robert,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. It was truly a pleasure to plan this journey with you, and I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your Thailand adventure—from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Koh Tao, and Phuket.
I’m especially glad to know that Leena, Lilly, Ben, Chin, and the rest of our team helped make your experience both meaningful and seamless. Your kind words mean a great deal to me and the entire CK41 Tours team. Wishing you many... Read more

Dear Mr. Robert,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. It was truly a pleasure to plan this journey with you, and I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your Thailand adventure—from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Koh Tao, and Phuket.

I’m especially glad to know that Leena, Lilly, Ben, Chin, and the rest of our team helped make your experience both meaningful and seamless. Your kind words mean a great deal to me and the entire CK41 Tours team. Wishing you many more inspiring travels ahead. I’ll be here anytime you’re ready for your next adventure in Asia—perhaps Vietnam or Cambodia!
Best regards
Bella

Hien stayed connected to us while we traveled...
Thailand | May 27 - Jun 11, 2025

Kristin Love
Kristin Love N.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025
Hien stayed connected to us while we traveled and helped us when a few things went differently than expected. We stayed at nice places and had great guides and drivers the whole way. We loved Thailand and I feel like we saw the best of what there was at the places we chose to visit. Great experience! Read more

Hien stayed connected to us while we traveled and helped us when a few things went differently than expected. We stayed at nice places and had great guides and drivers the whole way. We loved Thailand and I feel like we saw the best of what there was at the places we chose to visit. Great experience!

Hotel Reviews
The Legendha Sukhothai Resort
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
De Prime Rang Nam, Your Tailor Made Hotel

This was the only hotel I didn't like on our trip. The lobby was nice but the rooms need renovating.

Cleanliness & Comfort
Lampang River Lodge
Lampang

Lampang is not a place to stop that is worth stopping. Neither is this lodge a place that is worth staying. It was dingy and musty and not a place I would recommend to anyone. But it's probably the best that Lampang has to offer.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

Gorgeous, amazing place and staff. Excellent location. Just great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reverie Siam Resort

Beautiful hotel. Wish it was closer to town. Food is mediocre.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bo Phut Resort and Spa

Glorious hotel with amazingly responsive staff and good food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Hotel
Bangkok

Clean and basic. Close to the airport.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half day combined Grand Palace Temples city tour
Half day combined Grand Palace Temples city tour
Bangkok

This would have been completely amazing if we hadn't felt rushed. We were only there for 1 1/2 hours and it's a HUGE and BEAUTIFUL place.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pai – Pai Canyon – Bamboo Rafting Into Tham Lodge Cave
Pai – Pai Canyon – Bamboo Rafting Into Tham Lodge Cave
Pai

We were unable to go on the rafts due to it being rainy season. The caves reek of bat poop and you have to walk through dying birds on the rickety walkways to get inside the caves. I would have never gone if I had known what it really would be like. Don't trust the photos.

Koh Phangan Tour Full Day
Koh Phangan Tour Full Day
Ko Samui

This was a very long day on a boat to see some mediocre places. There was no snorkeling as the water was not clear due to the rainy season, which we were not told in advance. And they kept us out fishing even as a storm came in, so the ride back in was terrible. And the staff smoked the entire trip, which made finding anywhere to lounge really challenging. I did not enjoy this day on the boat so we canceled our boat tour the next day because none of us could face being stuck back on the water all day again.

Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market  - Half-day
Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market - Half-day
Bangkok

This was fun to see. It's a long drive, which I didn't expect.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mostly they got us there, told us a few things, and left us to explore on our own.
Transport
The van was comfortable.
Leisure Day in Hot Springs
Leisure Day in Hot Springs
Pai

This was sweet time as a family to soak and hang out. There is nothing particularly fabulous about this place but it was nice downtime that was much needed by this point in our trip.

Bangkok evening street food tour
Bangkok evening street food tour
Bangkok

This provided us with a bunch of food, but we were so exhausted from our international flight that it was hard to enjoy. We had also just had lunch and our guide suggested that we do this tour in the afternoon instead of the evening. I'm not sure why we said yes when none of us were hungry.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sukhothai  sightseeing – Lampang
Sukhothai sightseeing – Lampang
Sukhothai

Sukhothai is gorgeous. We only saw a tiny fraction of what is there. It was fun to be on bikes but it was also very HOT.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join in) – Doi Suthep Hill (B/L)
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join in) – Doi Suthep Hill (B/L)
Chiang Mai

Beautiful experience at an actual sanctuary that cares for the elephants.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lampang Visiting - Travel to Chiang Mai
Lampang Visiting - Travel to Chiang Mai
Lampang

There is absolutely no reason to visit Lampang.

Chiang Mai - Mok Fah Waterfall - Chinese Village - Pai
Chiang Mai - Mok Fah Waterfall - Chinese Village - Pai
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking Lesson in Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School (afternoon visit)
Cooking Lesson in Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School (afternoon visit)
Chiang Mai

We loved this activity. We were all tired from a long drive and really didn't want to go, and we all still LOVED it. The food was amazing and getting the recipes was an extra bonus.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jul 01, 2025

Dear Kristin,

Thanks so much for your detailed review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Thailand.

Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience.

I wish you and your family many more happy travels ahead and hope to see you again.

Thanks again for the review and for being such a great customer.
With my best regards,
Hien

My family trip to Thailand was executed to pe...
Thailand | Jun 13 - Jun 22, 2025

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Kadecia B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
My family trip to Thailand was executed to perfection. We traveled throughout the country and all of our guides and drivers were friendly, on time, and adaptable to my family's needs. Communicated with our local specialist was easy as we traveled, and I was impressed that they took the time to confirm our daily activities with the hotel front desk staff, so we always knew where to meet and when to depart for the next day. Our activities included visiting markets, guided tours to temples, sea... Read more

My family trip to Thailand was executed to perfection. We traveled throughout the country and all of our guides and drivers were friendly, on time, and adaptable to my family's needs. Communicated with our local specialist was easy as we traveled, and I was impressed that they took the time to confirm our daily activities with the hotel front desk staff, so we always knew where to meet and when to depart for the next day. Our activities included visiting markets, guided tours to temples, sea kayaking, a Thai cooking class, and a visit to an elephant sanctuary, and each excursion was top-notch. I'll definitely use Kim Kim for my next big vacation.

Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jun 30, 2025

Hi Kadecia,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm really glad to hear that you had a great time here in Thailand. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind feedback.
I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back again someday!

Best regards,
Tina

Our tour guide for Chang Mai was amazing! (Na...
Thailand | Jun 13 - Jun 20, 2025

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Alicia W.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Our tour guide for Chang Mai was amazing! (Natalie). She has such a bubbly personality and spoke clear English.

Local specialist: Bella Saung
Bella
Bella Saung
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jun 25, 2025

Hi Alicia,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I'm really happy to hear you had a great time with Natalie in Chiang Mai. She’ll be so pleased to know you appreciated and I’ll make sure to pass it on to her 😊
Thanks again, and hope to see you back in Thailand one day!
Bella

Bella was fantastic!
Thailand | May 25 - Jun 6, 2025

Peter
Peter M.
France | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Bella was fantastic! She was very responsive and easy to work with. We also appreciated that she noticed things like a 5-hour gap between our hotel checkout time and when we needed to be at the airport, and she booked a car and driver to fill that time with a tour. Read more

Bella was fantastic! She was very responsive and easy to work with. We also appreciated that she noticed things like a 5-hour gap between our hotel checkout time and when we needed to be at the airport, and she booked a car and driver to fill that time with a tour.

Hotel Review
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

We loved this hotel! Beautiful property and rooms, incredibly kind staff, and great breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Thailand (Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!)
Welcome to Thailand (Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!)
Bangkok

Loved the guide, China Town, and the Michelin star food stall!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scuba Diving at Spectacular diving spot in Ao Nang
Scuba Diving at Spectacular diving spot in Ao Nang
Thailand

Excellent guides, incredible setting, and beautiful dives (with tons of fish)!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Bella Saung
Bella
Bella Saung
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Dear Mr. Peter Morgan & Lovely Family,

Thank you so much for your kind words!
I’m truly happy to hear that you had a great time in Thailand and enjoyed your family gathering. It really means a lot to me.

I’m so grateful for the chance to organize this trip for your family — it was a real pleasure working with you. If you ever plan another trip, I’d be so happy to help again. Wishing you and your family many more beautiful memories together!
Bella

We visited Chiang Mai, Krabi and Bangkok. Ov...
Thailand | May 20 - May 28, 2025

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Alex W.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 29, 2025
We visited Chiang Mai, Krabi and Bangkok. Overall, Kim Kim did an outstanding job booking our itinerary. Hoa Tran was our trip designer. Hoa and the rest of the team did an outstanding job. We researched different agencies comparing different cities, hotels and excursions to fit into our budget and our goals for the trip. Kim Kim / Exotic Voyages was not the lowest cost option, but they presented the best hotel options and offerings. Hoa was very patient with us throughout the process.... Read more

We visited Chiang Mai, Krabi and Bangkok. Overall, Kim Kim did an outstanding job booking our itinerary. Hoa Tran was our trip designer. Hoa and the rest of the team did an outstanding job.

We researched different agencies comparing different cities, hotels and excursions to fit into our budget and our goals for the trip. Kim Kim / Exotic Voyages was not the lowest cost option, but they presented the best hotel options and offerings. Hoa was very patient with us throughout the process. We went through at least 8 iterations of our itinerary before settling on the final plan and decision. Hoa was helpful and responsive throughout the process.

We started our trip at Chiang Mai. We were greeted at the airport by our local guide, Ms. Kanyavee (Mona), and the driver. The team promptly took us to our hotel and made sure that we were settled in. Mona was clear in guiding us through our the plan for the Doi Ithanon excursion. At Doi Ithanon, we saw a few waterfalls, saw how local villagers lived, and had a chance to enjoy a very nice lunch during the trip. At the end of our trip to Chiang Mai, Ms. Mona made sure that we got through our check-in for our next flight. She was super helpful with making sure that our luggage passed the inspection process.

After Chiang Mai, we spent three days in Krabi. On one of the days, we went to Hong Island on a speedboat. The speedboat ride was amazing. In terms of snorkling, the water was nice and warm. However, we only saw small fish, sea urchins and sea anemones. Our hotel had amazing food. On our last day, we asked to see if the driver can come a little later so that we could grab breakfast before we left for Bangkok. Hoa was accommodating and helped us make the change.

Our last visit was to Bangkok. We arrived around 1 PM. Despite that, our local guide, Ms Ae, got us checked in early. While our excursion into Chinatown wasn't supposed to start until 5 PM, Ms Ae took us to visit the local mall. We got in a quick bite, haircut, and shopping before our excursion. Make sure that you add Terminal 21 to your list of places to visit. The food court had a broad offering of food for ridiculously low prices. We ate for a party of 4 for about 500 bahts. Ms. Ae then took us to visit Chinatown. Our visit included two stops at Michelin starred restaurants. The noodle at the restaurant was one of our favorite dishes.

We visited the floating market and train market the next day, along with a visit to the Wat Pro temple in the afternoon. The markets were a treat. Wat Pro was also great. On our third day in Bangkok, we visit the temples at Ayutthaya. It was a nice excursion, but it was a 90 minutes ride from Bangkok. If we had known that you can visit an elephant sanctuary and ride elements, we would have added that to the itinerary. Note that the elephant sanctuary at Chiang Mai is about a 5 hours excursion. You can do a much less intensive event at Ayutthaya for less time.

On our final day, we were on our own. We wanted to keep one day for shopping in Bangkok before our departure. We also squeezed in dim sum at Sui San restaurant. Our tour guide then picked us up at the hotel to take us to the airport. Ms Ae made sure that we got through the check-in process, helped us with our VAT registration and directed us to the right gates before she left. Note that Ms Ae called the hotel manager on our behalf to allow us an extra 2 hours before check-out to give us time to shop in the morning.

Our local tour guides were phenomenal. If we could give them a 6 rating, we would. They not only provided us with incredible insights into the culture and history, but went out of their way to make sure that our stay was comfortable. They intervened with local businesses when we needed help communicating with them. Our trip would not have been as fun without them.

Finally, Hoa checked in with us constantly throughout our trip. She made herself available to us to help with anything we needed.

The Kim Kim team was incredible. We would highly recommend them. We will use them for future trips.

Hotel Reviews
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa has some nice features such as the Koi pool that greets you when you get there. The hotel is close to outside laundry services, hotels and shops. The downstairs restaurant was clean and provided good breakfast. The staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, however, there are a few quirks that require some getting used to. As it is common with Thai hotels, the bathroom and hallways were not air conditioned so the temperature in those spaces were much warmer than the rest of the rooms. The walls to the bathroom were glass with wallpaper covering. This means that if someone goes to the bathroom in the middle of the night and turns on the lights, you get a glow from the wall. Finally, some of the lights and the AC were controlled by a control panel that took some getting used to. Given the cleanliness, location and the overall condition of the unit, I would recommend this hotel to travelers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel is close to multiple restaurants and shops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean, but the control panel to control the lights and AC took some getting used to.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Our room was small and musty. Overall, it wasn't a comfortable living experience. Additionally, the hotel TV didn't have access to many cable channels. It also didn't have access to Netlix or other streaming services; therefore, we ended up using our laptop to watch TV. The hotel restaurant offers a variety of food options. However, while there was a lot of food, the quality wasn't great. The Asian "baos" din't taste fresh. The orange juice tasted like Tang. The other fruit juices weren't better. The pancake machine cooked up pancakes that had a rubbery texture. The gym offered decent equipment, but the room is way too warm.

Authenticity & Character
City hotel that is close to amenities
Location
About 10 minutes walk to the Sumkhivit subway. There are 3 7-elevens within 100 meter of the hotel. There are lots of bars and restaurant options nearby.
Staff
Staff were friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was small and musty. Additionally, they need to upgrade their TV options.
Varana Krabi Hotel

The Varana Krabi hotel provides a luxury, fitness oriented, and a beach front experience for anyone traveling to Krabi. The SALA restaurant offers a great breakfast food option. In fact, we would come back to this hotel in our future trips to Krabi.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel provides great fitness options.
Location
The hotel is right across from the beach. It's easy to take advantage of the water. It also offers a 50 meter pool so you have good options for swimming.
Staff
The staff were very helpful in making sure that we received what we needed. When our snorkeling tour vendor was late, they went out of their way to offer to call locally to make sure that our trip was going as scheduled. On our final day, we asked the hotel staff to bring our luggage to the front desk to facilitate the check-out process. The bell person not only did that, but loaded our luggage into the van that was taking us to the airport while we were eating our breakfast. The bell person drove his golf cart to the restaurant to pick us up to take us to the front desk for our check out. We didn't call for the service, but he heard our schedule and made sure that we were taken care of.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 29, 2025
Dear Alex,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review—reading about your journey through Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Bangkok truly made my day😍!
I'm especially happy to hear how well everything went on the ground. Ms. Mona and Ms. Ae are true stars, and it’s wonderful to hear they went above and beyond to take care of your family. I surely pass your compliments to them and believe they will be very happy.
Thank you also for your helpful feedback on the elephant experience in...
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Dear Alex,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review—reading about your journey through Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Bangkok truly made my day😍!
I'm especially happy to hear how well everything went on the ground. Ms. Mona and Ms. Ae are true stars, and it’s wonderful to hear they went above and beyond to take care of your family. I surely pass your compliments to them and believe they will be very happy.
Thank you also for your helpful feedback on the elephant experience in Ayutthaya—that’s incredibly valuable for future planning, and I’ll be sure to share it with other travelers.
Most of all, thank you for your trust. I’m thrilled that you will recommend us and use Kimkim again for future trips.
Wishing your family many more joyful journeys ahead!
Hoa

Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonder...
Thailand | May 20 - May 28, 2025

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Judy W.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 29, 2025
Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonderful. We really appreciated AE who took us around Bangkok. She really went the extra mile to show us how to get around and gave us helpful info when we were on our own. Read more

Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonderful. We really appreciated AE who took us around Bangkok. She really went the extra mile to show us how to get around and gave us helpful info when we were on our own.

Hotel Reviews
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

This hotel was centrally located where we could walk to many restaurants. The room was clean but did have some quirks like the TV was to the right of the bed and in front of the bed. It was also difficult to keep the room temperature to where we were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to many restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Varana Krabi Hotel

Although it rained during our time in Krabi, the Gym and Olympic size pool were excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not as many restaurants near this hotel.
Staff
The staff was very accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were very clean and well maintained. There were a lot of mosquitoes since we were on the 1st floor.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

The ventilation was not good at this hotel. Rooms smelled musty and felt damp.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We were able to get around easily from this hotel but traffic was horrendous at all times of the day.
Staff
Staff did not seem very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms felt old and the TV did not offer connection to Netflix.
Activity Reviews
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hong island by joining speedboat (S)
Hong island by joining speedboat (S)
Krabi

We visited multiple islands but it felt rushed. There was not much to see when snorkeling.

Quality of Experience
It would have been better if we didn’t go during rainy season.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

We loved all the food that was recommended to us. The pork satay and crispy roast pork in a noodle soup were so delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
All the food was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
First time riding in a tuk tuk. It was a bit scary at times as we weaved in and out of traffic at high speeds.
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

We enjoyed seeing the train pass by but the people there were incredibly friendly which made the experience even better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

The reclining Buddha is a must see. It is difficult to imagine how big it is until you see it in person.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
The head of a Buddha that was inserted into the tree.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 29, 2025

Hi Judy & Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback on every part of your journey—it truly means the world to us❤️
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that your family had a wonderful time. It was such a joy helping you plan this adventure, and I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you and your girls back for another unforgettable experience in Southeast Asia.
Wishing you all the best until then!
Warm regards,
Hoa

Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable o...
Thailand | May 9 - May 24, 2025

Irina
Irina D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 25, 2025
Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable of the history and traditions. The food choices were great Read more

Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable of the history and traditions. The food choices were great

Hotel Reviews
Victoria Xieng Thong
Luang Prabang
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Classic Hang Thung
Authenticity & Character
Location
Jo
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Orchid Trendy Cruise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa De Pranakorn
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cape Panwa Hotel
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang
Visit Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Halong Bay - Disembarking Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Halong Bay - Disembarking Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Water puppet show
Water puppet show
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
An Insight into The UNESCO Heritage Site of Luang Prabang
An Insight into The UNESCO Heritage Site of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay & Monkey Beach) & Bamboo Island Discovery by Join-in Catamaran
Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay & Monkey Beach) & Bamboo Island Discovery by Join-in Catamaran
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Hi
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phuket Elephant  Sanctuary Morning Visit (Joining Activity)
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Morning Visit (Joining Activity)
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Continuing Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise 3D2N)
Continuing Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise 3D2N)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Live Like A Local
Full Day Live Like A Local
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Hike to Kuang Sy Waterfalls
Morning Hike to Kuang Sy Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local Morning Discovery
Local Morning Discovery
Luang Prabang
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave)
Day trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave)
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi History & Old Quarter
Hanoi History & Old Quarter
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onboarding - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Onboarding - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 26, 2025

Hi Irina & Joseph,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the guides, food, and all the experiences throughout your trip. It sounds like you had a fantastic time exploring Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam!
It was a pleasure to be part of your adventure, and I hope we have the chance to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey in the future🥰
Warm wishes,
Hoa

Traveling alone in Thailand
Thailand | May 5 - May 10, 2025

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Myriam A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
This was my first time using Kimkim, and based on this experience, I would certainly use them in the future. I traveled alone and visited two cities in Thailand: Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Kimkim organized everything for me, including airport pickups, hotels, and local activities. In each city, the hotels were conveniently located and within walking distance of dining and shopping. The primary local guides, Gifsty in Bangkok and Taew in Chiang Mai, were friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely... Read more

This was my first time using Kimkim, and based on this experience, I would certainly use them in the future. I traveled alone and visited two cities in Thailand: Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Kimkim organized everything for me, including airport pickups, hotels, and local activities. In each city, the hotels were conveniently located and within walking distance of dining and shopping. The primary local guides, Gifsty in Bangkok and Taew in Chiang Mai, were friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. The local tours used the time available efficiently and covered all the basics. Except for some minor miscommunication upon my first arrival, everything worked out perfectly.

Local specialist: Rosie Pham
Rosie
Rosie Pham
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on May 19, 2025
Hi Myriam!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your first trip with Kimkim was a success and that you felt well taken care of throughout your journey in Thailand. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the thoughtfully arranged accommodations and activities, and that our local guides, Gifsty and Taew, made a positive impact with their friendliness and expertise.
We also appreciate your feedback about the initial miscommunication upon arrival, and we’ll... Read more

Hi Myriam!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your first trip with Kimkim was a success and that you felt well taken care of throughout your journey in Thailand. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the thoughtfully arranged accommodations and activities, and that our local guides, Gifsty and Taew, made a positive impact with their friendliness and expertise.

We also appreciate your feedback about the initial miscommunication upon arrival, and we’ll use that to improve our services even further. We’re glad everything else went smoothly and that you felt confident traveling solo. It was a pleasure to help plan your trip, and we would be honored to assist you with future adventures!

Safe travels and warm regards,
Rosie

Exceptional service! Mint is amazing!!
Thailand | Dec 14 - Dec 28, 2024

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Tamiza M.
Canada | Reviewed on May 05, 2025
Working with Kim Kim was the best experience ever. I completed their simple form and heard back from a local travel agent from Thailand within 24 hours. My experience after that was nothing less than perfect. Mint, my agent was spectacular. For a few weeks after my initial submission, Mint worked with me to customize the perfect itinerary for me and my family in Thailand. She would respond within 24 hours to my emails, she answered all my questions, calmed any concerns I would think of and... Read more

Working with Kim Kim was the best experience ever. I completed their simple form and heard back from a local travel agent from Thailand within 24 hours. My experience after that was nothing less than perfect. Mint, my agent was spectacular. For a few weeks after my initial submission, Mint worked with me to customize the perfect itinerary for me and my family in Thailand. She would respond within 24 hours to my emails, she answered all my questions, calmed any concerns I would think of and supported us before, during and after the trip. My first night in Thailand, I reached out to Mint looking for kid friendly areas quite late in the night (Jet lag) to get food, Mint responded quickly and guided us to a safe area and helped us arrange transportation so we wouldn’t get ripped off. I reached out to Mint almost everyday of our trip and she always responded with helpful tips and went way above and beyond to ensure our trip was perfect. She would reach out to us to confirm we had our vouchers and confirmations. She reached out to the hotels and arranged for us to receive lunchboxes on the days we were departing before breakfast. For one of our excursions, we were unable to load the photos from our tour guide, Mint got in touch with them, got the photos and sent them to us. This was my first time working with Kim Kim and it was exceptional. I would highly recommend them if you are planning a trip to Thailand.

Local specialist: Mint Pham
Mint
Mint Pham
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on May 07, 2025

Hi Tamiza,

Thank you so much for this kind feedback and I'm happy to hear that you had a great time.
I'll share this good news with our team :)

Best,
Mint

Trip of a lifetime to Thailand!
Thailand | Apr 4 - Apr 12, 2025

Diana
Diana L.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on May 04, 2025
We just returned from an unforgettable trip to Thailand, and we loved every minute of it! From start to finish, everything was seamless and perfectly organized. Our travel agent, Dat, was incredible. He was patient and thorough during the planning process—going through multiple versions of the itinerary with us until we had our dream trip mapped out. His attention to detail and dedication made all the difference. During our travels, Dat remained easily accessible and responsive, which... Read more

We just returned from an unforgettable trip to Thailand, and we loved every minute of it! From start to finish, everything was seamless and perfectly organized.

Our travel agent, Dat, was incredible. He was patient and thorough during the planning process—going through multiple versions of the itinerary with us until we had our dream trip mapped out. His attention to detail and dedication made all the difference.

During our travels, Dat remained easily accessible and responsive, which gave us so much peace of mind. Every tour and guide he arranged was on time, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. We never had to worry about a single thing—Dat and the team had every detail covered.

My son and I had the trip of a lifetime, and it was all thanks to the thoughtful planning and exceptional service provided by Dat and the company. We will absolutely be booking with them again and highly recommend their services to anyone planning a trip to Thailand!

Hotel Reviews
Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

We absolutely loved our stay at Oceanfront Beach Resort in Phuket! The hotel was super clean, modern, and luxurious with a great vibe throughout. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our experience even more enjoyable. The location was perfect—everything we needed was close by, making it easy to explore. We also really appreciated the on-site gym and the delicious breakfast each morning. The atmosphere, service, and overall experience were fantastic. Truly loved everything about our stay and would happily return!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

I had a wonderful stay at De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa! The on-site spa and restaurant were such a great bonus and made the stay even more relaxing and convenient. The morning breakfast was tasty with a good variety, and the location of the hotel was super convenient—perfect for exploring the area. My room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, which made it easy to unwind after a day out. Overall, a great experience and I’d definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
De Prime Rang Nam, Your Tailor Made Hotel

Our stay at De Prime Rang Nam was pleasant and worked well for our short time in Bangkok. The location was convenient, and the breakfast buffet was a highlight—plenty of options and great quality to start the day. The room was fairly clean and comfortable, though there’s a bit of room for improvement in overall cleanliness and humidity control in the common areas. That said, the hotel had everything we needed for a quick and easy stay in the city. While it wasn’t my favorite hotel of our Thailand trip, it was a solid choice for a short visit and offered good value for the time we were there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Thai Cooking Class
Thai Cooking Class
Phuket

This was by far the most exciting and memorable activity we did in Phuket! We absolutely enjoyed every minute of the Thai cooking class. My 11-year-old son had a blast—he said it was one of his favorite activities of the entire trip. The owner was so fun, engaging, and explained everything clearly, making it easy and enjoyable to follow along. We were genuinely amazed at how beautiful (and delicious!) our dishes turned out. Don’t second guess this—just book it. You won’t regret it. It’s an experience we’ll never forget!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dat Nguyen
Dat
Dat Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on May 05, 2025
Hi Diana, Thank you so much for your amazing review! I am thrilled that you and your son had such a wonderful time in Thailand . It was truly my pleasure to accompany you on your journey and everything went smoothly. Your satisfaction made my job truly fulfilling! Your sharing is absolutely valuable to us in improvement our services for future customers . Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish your family a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing trips ahead. I hope to have... Read more

Hi Diana,

Thank you so much for your amazing review!

I am thrilled that you and your son had such a wonderful time in Thailand . It was truly my pleasure to accompany you on your journey and everything went smoothly. Your satisfaction made my job truly fulfilling!

Your sharing is absolutely valuable to us in improvement our services for future customers .

Thank you once again for choosing us. I wish your family a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing trips ahead. I hope to have another opportunity to assist you with a great trip to another country in South East Asia again.

With my best regards,
Dat

Couldn't recommend them more!
Thailand | Apr 5 - Apr 16, 2025

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Taylor T.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025
The trip was absolutely AMAZING! Lacey, the Kim Kim team, and all our tour guides in each location were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Lacey was on top of things from day one of planning the trip; she always responded quickly and clarified all our questions. Ron, our guide in Bangkok, was the best. He made the most of our time together each day, adding in extra stops to eat freshly picked lychee from local vendors, getting us on the train to take to the Maeklong train market, and... Read more

The trip was absolutely AMAZING! Lacey, the Kim Kim team, and all our tour guides in each location were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Lacey was on top of things from day one of planning the trip; she always responded quickly and clarified all our questions. Ron, our guide in Bangkok, was the best. He made the most of our time together each day, adding in extra stops to eat freshly picked lychee from local vendors, getting us on the train to take to the Maeklong train market, and showing us the best food spots.

Everything went as planned, other than a last-minute cancellation of our yacht trip to Phi Phi Island, due to unexpected boat issues. Lacey was great at presenting alt activities, and when we ultimately decided to hang out at our resort, she quickly processed the refund for that activity.

The only thing I wish we'd discussed a bit more during planning was the proximity of our hotels to certain areas/activities (mainly in Phuket). Our hotel was great (we loved our private pool villa), but it may have been nice to be closer to Old Town Phuket (it was an hour away) to experience more of the island.

Overall, I would highly recommend using Kim Kim for planning you Thai adventure!

Activity Reviews
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

The railway market was awesome! Our guide Ron, also timed the start of our day so that we could pick up the train and actually take it into the market. So we got to experience walking the market and taking the train through it. The floating market was ok, but after the first stall or two, it felt repetitive. It had a lot of good food options.

Quality of Experience
Food
The green curry, Tom Yum, fried bananas.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ron was a great guide, very personable and took tons of pics for us!
Transport
They always had cold water and air conditioning blasting for us.
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

This was one of our favorite activities of the whole trip. We roamed the flower market with Chang and Leos in hand, trying things Ron (our guide) said he would seek out. He also took us China Town which was fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 23, 2025

Dear Taylor,
Thank you so much for the lovely review! It was such a joy helping you plan your Thailand trip, and I’m happy to hear you had an amazing time. Ron will be thrilled to hear your kind words—he really is the best! I appreciate your feedback about the Phuket hotel location — super helpful for future planning.

Can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure :)
From Lacey and Exotic Voyages team!

Amazing Thailand trip for families
Thailand | Mar 15 - Mar 22, 2025

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Agustin D.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
This trip was amazing. Our family had such a great time, we loved the people, the food, the culture. Both Paul (Bangkok) and Jackie (Chiang Mai) were incredible hosts/guides. They took us to places were we could learn about the local culture, food, and history. All the restaurants we went to with them were out of this world, and we could not get enough of the Mango sticky rice!!!
The elephant experience is hard to describe. Is beyond amazing, such beautiful beings. Our 8 year old says is the...
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This trip was amazing. Our family had such a great time, we loved the people, the food, the culture. Both Paul (Bangkok) and Jackie (Chiang Mai) were incredible hosts/guides. They took us to places were we could learn about the local culture, food, and history. All the restaurants we went to with them were out of this world, and we could not get enough of the Mango sticky rice!!!
The elephant experience is hard to describe. Is beyond amazing, such beautiful beings. Our 8 year old says is the best thing she's ever done!
This trip will be forever in our hearts and we will make sure to visit Thailand again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18

The place is located strategically. There's easy and safe transportation, and plenty of places to get food. The hotel itself was very comfortable and service was good. The food (breakfast) was pretty good.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Smile Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai

The place is in a vary good area, you can see a lot of things to do around. There's easy and safe transportation. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The food (breakfast buffet) was extremely good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Full Day Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Bangkok

Excellent experience. The fact that you get to enjoy so many things in one trip makes the journey pretty quick and easy. The markets were something that is a must see. The food.....the food is so so good.....

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Bangkok

Great experience, got to see many sights and discover a lot of the culture

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Heidi Jiang
Heidi
Heidi Jiang
Local specialist in China | Replied on Apr 25, 2025
Hi Agustin,
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an amazing time in Thailand. It means a lot to us to know that you enjoyed the culture, the food (especially the mango sticky rice!), and most of all, the time spent with our guides Paul and Jackie. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—they’ll be so happy to hear it!
We’re especially touched to hear how much your daughter loved the elephant experience. It's always... Read more

Hi Agustin,
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an amazing time in Thailand. It means a lot to us to know that you enjoyed the culture, the food (especially the mango sticky rice!), and most of all, the time spent with our guides Paul and Jackie. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—they’ll be so happy to hear it!

We’re especially touched to hear how much your daughter loved the elephant experience. It's always our goal to create meaningful and unforgettable moments, and we're so glad this one will stay with you forever.

We’d be honored to welcome you back to Thailand again in the future. Until then, we wish you and your family all the very best!

Warm regards,
Heidi

Great itinerary and superb guide
Thailand | Apr 9 - Apr 13, 2025

Bobby
Bobby S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025
Mint put together a great itinerary. Leena was punctual and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the whole trip. The cooking class might have been the highlight of the visit. The only suggestion would be during the tasting event in Chinatown that Leena would have provided tastes of several dishes. Instead she would ask if we wanted to try this booth or that booth. Once we had a dish it represented the whole meal and we had very little room for other foods. Read more

Mint put together a great itinerary. Leena was punctual and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the whole trip. The cooking class might have been the highlight of the visit. The only suggestion would be during the tasting event in Chinatown that Leena would have provided tastes of several dishes. Instead she would ask if we wanted to try this booth or that booth. Once we had a dish it represented the whole meal and we had very little room for other foods.

Activity Review
Authentic Thai Cooking Class in a Traditional House!
Authentic Thai Cooking Class in a Traditional House!
Bangkok

This was probably the highlight of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Prompt and safe.
Local specialist: Mint Pham
Mint
Mint Pham
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Apr 21, 2025

Hi Bobby,
Thank you so much for the review :)
I'm happy that you had a good time here and enjoy the trip.
Hope to see you again.
Best,
Tina

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