Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

We decided to squeeze in as much variety as possible in our 9 days in Thailand, hitting city, beach and jungle! In Bangkok, our awesome guide Mr Sam was very experienced and knowledgeable as he took us around the city and ensured all our activities went smoothly. We loved our Bangkok bike tour - great way to adjust to jet lag by getting outside and moving. The Floating market was fun and we also loved visiting a coconut farm and seeing the beautiful temples and Thai palace. In Phuket, we had a fun day island hopping. We stayed at Patong Beach, which was fine, although maybe not particularly “family-friendly” (nothing crazy it just seems Patong Beach was more of a party beach) - that said, we spent most of our time out on a speedboat and were happy with our island excursions. The highlight of the week was our jungle experience - so amazing to stay in a treetop lodge followed by a raft house lodge! Khao Sok National Park was beautiful. Our guide, “O” was so upbeat, flexible and just great with our family. We felt so lucky to have him! In retrospect, I probably could have upgraded our accommodations a bit in Khao Sok, but the setting was so beautiful that we spent most time outside anyway. Our kimkim travel specialist - Ha - just absolutely nailed this trip planning for our family (2 adults, then 17 and 12 year old children). Thank you Ha for putting together and amazing experience and for ensuring it went so smoothly! Thailand was worth the 21 hour flight time from the US and we made memories to last a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews

Novotel Phuket Resort

Patong

Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) enjoyed this resort. Location is convenient to Patong Beach - within walking distance although down a reel hill and maybe 200 yards to walk along the street. We appreciated the onsite restaurants. We didn’t have time to use the pool but it looked nice. The gym was adequate.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Near Patong Beach and walking distance to restaurants etc

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit

Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens) stayed here. Overall, we were pleased with the hotel. Gym was well-equipped, breakfast was good, and services (laundry, etc) were fine. It is near some shops, a metro stop, and a 7-11 which is useful.

Authenticity & Character

It is a modern hotel so has all the amenities but no particularly notable character

Location

Near metro and 7-11

Staff

They were responsive and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness was good and as expected.

The Laguna Chiewlarn

Surat Thani

This was the first raft house stay for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens). The raft house experience and location were incredible and the highlight of our week in Thailand. The food was great at this location. However, if I were to return I would stay at a different property. It may be that we should have adjusted our expectations for a raft house stay - but the bedding was very minimal/basic, and the bathrooms somewhat rustic. If I compare it to camping, I’d consider it “glamping” but if I compare it to a hotel, it was a bit more rustic than we expected. Our guide said this property is “middle” in terms of raft houses on Cheow Larn Lake - if I went back I’d go with the higher grade ones. That said, amazing experience!

Authenticity & Character

Very cool to be ON the lake in every direction - lovely at night

Location

Beautiful!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bedding and bathrooms were more basic

Activity Reviews

Experience Elephant Bathing Program & Canoe in Khao Sok River

Khao Sok National Park

Seeing the elephants was a trip highlight - we had read a lot about responsible elephant tourism and this location seemed, overall, humane and respectful, with the “retired” elephants well-cared for. The canoing was great fun - we wore bathing suits and had fun swimming along the way!

Quality of Experience

Incredible scenery, easy to navigate, fun to swim! Our kids loved the Monkey Temple visit too!

Food

They made us coffee and tea in bamboo cups to keep!

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Jungle Trekking - Cheow Larn Lake Visiting by long tail boat

Khao Sok National Park

Our Jungle Trek was so cool - our guide spotted lots of animals and plants along the way.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our trek guide (Aim?) was terrific. Our overall guide “O” was wonderful!

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Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands (Join speedboat)

Phuket

We enjoyed the snorkeling and swimming the best! We had sufficient time at each stop and a great lunch.

Quality of Experience

Food

Lunch buffet was lovely and the setting on the beach was beautiful

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our boat guide Cooper was great!

Transport

Bangkok bike tour 5 hours - Joint in tour

Bangkok

Perfect first activity for our family of 4 after arrival. The pace intensity was fine for our 12 yo and the guides easily helped us navigate all the nooks and crannies of Bangkok!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They helped us navigate small areas and arranged for fun snacks and a great lunch.

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Damnern Saduak Floating Market Tour Grand Palace and Wat Po

Bangkok

Very cool - didn’t really understand this experience until we did it! But so glad we did it. The market was crowded but amazing images to see how canal life works.

Quality of Experience

Very unusual!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr Sam was great!

Transport

Tina was able to create a personalized experience interacting through an initial recommendation she shared with us. We were treated in a VIP fashion and felt safe throughout all the trip. The guides in Bangkok (Raya), Chaing Mai (Pair) and the tours in Phuket were memorable. They introduced us to their culture and treated us like family always looking for opportunities to surprise us with new fruits, food, and snacks! Thailand will remain in our trip memories as a top destination. And KimKim tours a reliable agency that we will definitely recommend to our friends and relatives.

Activity Review

Phi Phi island, Khai island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speed boat

Phuket

The high speed boat was crowded and the guide had limited English which made the experience not optimal. No life jackets were handed to us at the boat for a 1 hr ocean ride (they did have life vests, but were stored). Time was lost a couple of times which made us have limited enjoyment time at a couple of beaches. Snorkeling gear was very basic without fins. They tried, but it was not the best experience.

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Our guide in Chiang Mai, Dare was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour

Hotel Reviews

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Phuket

Lovely location with a lot of choice

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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)

Chiang Mai

Good location and a real oasis. Breakfast could have been better but room was superb

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Royal Princess Larn Luang Bangkok

Decent breakfast and large room but bathroom needed refresher

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Concierge good bar staff disinterested

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Activity Reviews

Salt Farm – Train Market – Coconut Sugar Farm - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Half Day Tour KT)

Bangkok

Loved the train and the train market. Salt farm was a little disappointing but the trip to the floating market was a great way to end.

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Bangkok City Tour Full Day (KT)

Bangkok

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Transport

Trip on the long tail boat was nice but a little long

Bangkok evening Yaowarat Street Food Tour (KT)

Bangkok

Perfect after the long flight. Short but gets you into your holiday experience straight away

Quality of Experience

Food

Very simple but good

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Loved the tuk tuk

Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour

Chiang Mai

Great experience with the elephants. Only gripe was there were a lot of us there

Quality of Experience

Food

Simple but just what you need

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Transport

We had a great trip and would definitely recommend Kimkim's service. Our coordinator Tina was very thorough at putting together a custom itinerary based on our specific interests from the available pre-packaged tours. She was very responsive in the planning stage as well as during our trip and kept us up to date with details and changes.

All through our trip everything went as planned (with the exception of one tour pick-up time that was listed incorrectly, but it did not negatively impact anything else). It was great to have drivers and guides arranged each day, and a clear schedule laid out ahead of time. Great experience and we will very likely use Kimkim's service again in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Raft Resort River Kwai

Kanchanaburi

Amazing location right on the river! The scenery is beautiful and it was great to sit on our porch and put our feet in the water. Staff was very attentive and friendly. They helped us arrange a driver to take us to Erawan National Park and to take us back to the airport after checkout. The beds were not the most comfortable and it was difficult to get the room temperature ideal (the air conditioner could only go down to 23C to avoid overloading it). We didn't get the best sleep, but it was overall worth it for the location and memorable experience.

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Silom Serene Hotel

Bangkok

Very comfortable and clean. Had the best sleep of our trip here. Location is conveniently near BTS and some small shops to get a good breakfast.

Activity Reviews

Longtails Boat Trip Along The Chaophraya River

Thailand

Fun excursion! We learned a bit about Thailand and Bangkok's history and we got to see a part of the city outside of the standard tourist spots. It was cool to see the variety of longtail boats and some of the culture around the canals. The tour is only a couple hours so it was easy to fit into our schedule.

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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

This was among the best activities on our trip. The full day experience was really well organized from the transportation to the food and the scenery was beautiful. The staff at John Gray's Sea Canoe really went out of their way to make the experience full and memorable. We got 2 full meals plus a coffee & snack break in between travel segments, and we did multiple outings in the canoe to visit some really breathtaking sights around the sea caves. They even gave us some time to swim in the water and try paddling the canoe ourselves. In the evening each guide helped their 2-3 patrons create a beautiful krathong made from banana tree and leaves to set afloat after dark. It was a fun interactive experience and it was amazing to see the skill and variety in all the different krathong designs. After dinner we brought our krathong out on the water and got to enjoy it in the darkness of the cave. When it was extinguished we got to see the bioluminescent plankton up close! This was a great experience and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Phuket.

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Transfer from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi via Mae Klong market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Thailand

The Maeklong Railway Market was a really fun experience. It's amazing to see the dense and varied shops and how smoothly they function around the arriving and departing train. Despite being a tourist attraction, it felt like an authentic local market with lots of interesting produce, meats, and crafts. The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, on the other hand, felt much more like a tourist trap. It was fun to ride around on the canals, but it was crowded and the vendors are all selling the same items with high pressure sales tactics on a (literally) captive audience. We wouldn't recommend this one. Overall the day was very nice. Shoutout to our guide Betty for being super fun and energetic! We got to see a lot of fun things and had a smooth ride from our hotel to our next destination.

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Our local guide Reya was incredibly helpful and was awesome in explaining the history of the many sites we visited. She was great and super hardworking. Tina was very responsive and helpful in planning our itinerary. During our trip she was great in answering our questions and helping reconfirm our transportation and events so our trip ran smoothly. Will definitely use them again for the next time we visit Thailand.

Kelly was an amazing trip specialist, she was very easy to work with and easy to communicate with. She was patient with us and helped us choose the right itinerary for us prior to booking. Once we booked the trip, she even made sure that our accomodations, meal preferences and transportation were all set up. We did a 8 night stay in Thailand. We visited Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Once we were on the trip, she was easy to communicate with and she was flexible and helped change our itinerary as needed. Our local guide in Bangkok was Amy. She was phenomenal. Amy is by far the best tour guide we have ever had. She was so friendly, knowledgeable and very flexible. We traveled with our two children. Amy was immensely considerate of our children and built the day around the kids schedules and made sure the kids were doing well while on the day tours. She was so kind that she even volunteered to come into our apartment and help put our daughter to sleep for a nap. Nanzy was our tour guide in Chiang Mai, she was also incredibly helpful and fun. She took us to all the right places in Chiang Mai and also found some amazingly tasty local eateries that she picked out just for us. Fai Fhai was our guide in Phuket. She was really helpful and punctual and she really helped us make sure we made it onto our flights back home. She stayed at the airport until we crossed through security and passport control to make sure everything was ok and that we would be boarding our flight back home just fine. Overall we were satisfied with KimKim and will definitely book our next international vacation through them.

I worked with Kelly for about a month as we collaboratively designed our trip to Thailand. I found her very respectful, flexible, responsive, and helpful. Kelly was always happy to make changes as we honed our trip. She also caught a few oversights/mistakes in our planning. Prior to departure, I felt as though Kelly prepared us well for our trip.

Once we started our trip all aspects were of high quality and very satisfactory. For example, all our hotel accommodations were up to our standards, 4-star +. Each activity was run well. We especially liked all the private events that we planned. Every guide and event occurred as planned and on time -- so smooth, no real hiccups on a complex trip -- very impressive.

Tammy was the first guide we interacted with. She met us in Bangkok right on time and was a wealth of knowledge. She brought us all around Bangkok, viewing many palaces and temples. She also brought us around food tasting. Every step of the way she was extremely responsive and helpful. She helped us get to the airport and send us on our way to Kaoh Sok.

Once we landed in Surat Thani our next guide, Mr. Por was waiting for us. We boarded the van and headed to Kaoh Sok National Park. We boarded our private longtail with James at the helm. We all headed for hotel over the water. Por was a great guide for the 2 day one night trip on the lake. He was very motivated to help us have the best experience. In particular he worked hard to expose us to monkeys of the forest, a family of elephants along the lake's edge and numerous birds, spiders, lizards, etc. His enthusiasm was infectious. He and James were just so much appreciated.

We departed and headed to Phuket where we checked into our Sunwing Bangtao hotel which was stunning. Our excursions to Phi Phi for snorkeling was amazing. The 1/2 day at the elephant sanctuary was just so enjoyable and fun.

Then, sadly we were met at our hotel by ?Niki? and she ensured that we were all set to travel back to Bangkok.

I cannot say enough about how well this trip was run. All aspects were delivered at or above expectations. All drivers and guides showed up on time and were excellent.

I would not hesitate to go with KimKim again; knocked it out of the park!!!

Hotel Reviews

Panvaree Resort

Khao Sok

Stunning place, you will not be disappointed -- just book this!!

Authenticity & Character

Location

nestled among cliffs with incredible views

Staff

Very sweet, helpful, etc.

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Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18

Bankok

Solid hotel for city. We didn't spend much time in Bangkok

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Sunwing Bangtao Beach

Phuket

It is a "family hotel" and there is a slant towards young ones and teens, but that was not really a negative for us. Hotel rooms, very very nice. Location exceptional. Pools amazing. Breakfast was really great, but lunch and dinner, not that great.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

The grounds were kept perfect

Activity Reviews

Full Day Phi Phi Island & Khai Island by Speed Boat Tour(Join-in)

Phuket

Had a great time, but just too crowded and chaotic.

Quality of Experience

less crowded in all respects

Food

buffet lunch was quite good

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Kwa was great.

Transport

boat over crowded

Tour in Khao Sok National Park（Day 2）

Khao Sok

Second day as good as the first.

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Half day tour with Elephant Jungle Sanctuary(join-in)

Phuket

This was done so well and a blast. Definitely book this one!!!!

Quality of Experience

Nice program with meaningful activities

Guides, Drivers and Staff

genuine people

Transport

nice van and not too crowded.

3-Day Khao Sok Cheow Lan Lake tour (private-day1)

Khao Sok

Mr. Por was an excellent guide. This place is stunning A must do if you are into nature and beauty.

Quality of Experience

Guide was good at getting us close to nature, i.e. elephants, several types of monkeys, birds, etc.

Food

Food was provided, no decisions. Plenty of food and nice variety.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr. Por was the best.

Transport

nice quality van. Good longtail

Private Night Food tour with TukTuk with car and guide pick-up at hotel

Bangkok

Lots of fun. Tammy provided lots of history. Toured palaces and temples. Great overall night.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Everything was on time and reliable and fairly easy but we would have loved more detail about how far away things were, what to expect and how long it would take. Pear was best guide and was able to tailor the day and trip to match what we wanted to do.

Hotel Reviews

TreeHouse Villas Villas Koh Yao Noi Luxury Beach Resort

Thailand

Nothing not to love, except access to cheaper things like normal price massages, Most meals were good, the seafood place was terrible.

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Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

Krabi

It was fine, nothing special.

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resort food options, but breakfast was good.

99 Heritage Hotel

Chiang Mai

loved everything about this place. staff, location, ambiance, small touches and details

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Hintok River Camp

kanchanaburi

fresh water pools were so nice, overall cool experience. food was only shortcoming. It was decent.

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Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Bangkok

Breakfast was unreal, loved the ice bath and the gym open 24/7

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Activity Reviews

Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience - Afternoon Half day

Chiang Mai

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Chiang Rai and Famous Golden Triangle Exploration

Chiang Mai

Guide was awesome, trip home is long, could have maybe stayed there and flown to krabi from there.

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Food

she took us somewhere great for lunch with the option to pay more which was preferred

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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!

Chiang Mai

You should share how long everything takes to get there. Lunch wasn't good.

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Transfer from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi via Mae Klong market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Thailand

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour

Thailand

Was very long, food choices were not at all what I suggested or particularly good. Was way too long and when we wanted to go to a rooftop bar and had 2.5 hours to kill, we couldn't. Didn't get much history/info about the exhibits on the way.

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Tina was so patient and thorough while planning our trip. From the moment we arrived our vacation was flawless. Our local guide Vichit was knowledgeable, kind, energetic and made sure we experienced all the wonderful things Bangkok and Thailand have to offer. Our private transfers were always on time and went above and beyond to provide water and even a cool refreshing towel after at hot day of touring.
The excursions Tina planned were better than we could have hoped. From hiking in Erawan National Park to an amazing day at the Elephant Sanctuary, it was exceptional. We are extremely grateful for the lovely anniversary surprise during our romantic dinner at sunset on the river Kwai❤️. We will remember fondly the wonderful friends we met, the experiences we had and the memories made that will last a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Koh Samui

Ko Samui

Heaven on earth!

Authenticity & Character

Location

From the sunrise to sunset it is beautiful!

Staff

Kind, knowledgeable, attentive and simply joyful.

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U Inchantree Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi

The entire team at this hotel are amazing. You feel as if you have been welcomed home after a long absence. The food is amazing and the location is beautiful!

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Silom Serene Hotel

Bangkok

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Activity Reviews

A visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Samui

Thailand

Amazing care is given to these amazing gentle giants. You can feel the devotion the team has to caring for the Elephants and protecting them.

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A day trip to Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan

Thailand

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Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

Thailand

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Transfer from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi via Mae Klong market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Thailand

Wonderful local market so lively.

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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!

Thailand

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour

Thailand

Vichit was so knowledgeable. The days simply went to fast. Fun, energetic and kind are the best words to describe Vichit . We were blessed to spend two days with him learning about beautiful Thailand.

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We have been so incredibly pleased with our KimKim experience, which met and exceeded all of our expectations. Our specialist, Tina, was available and responsive at all times and our guide in Bangkok, Leena, was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Transfers were on time and all vehicles were top quality. We’re already talking about our next trip and telling all our friends what great service we enjoyed with KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

Siam Bayshore Resort

Pattaya

We requested this hotel in preference to the initial offering. We were extremely happy we chose Siam Bayshore.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the feel and atmosphere of the entire property.

Location

Right at the pier end of Walking Street, location couldn’t be better

Staff

Simply couldn’t be more polite, professional and efficient!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was perfect!

The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG

Bangkok

A decent hotel in a great location. In need of a little TLC but otherwise no complaints

Authenticity & Character

Not shabby at all, but would benefit from a little TLC.

Location

Very close to the Temple of the Golden Budda and Chinatown. Seemed pretty well located for access to other parts of the city.

Staff

Super friendly and efficient.

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Activity Reviews

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market including local lunch

Thailand

Both of these are quite some distance from the city centre, so a lot of driving is involved and, at times, the traffic was pretty bad. That being said, the tour provided us with unforgettable experiences.

Quality of Experience

Unique locations and experiences

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Couldn’t have been happier

Transport

Lots of driving but we had a very nice car

A visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Pattaya

Thailand

What a great tour this was. An educational and informative experience and the sanctuary, along with similar operations in other locations (including Koh Samui and Phuket) provides the elephants in their care with a protective and nurturing environment.

Quality of Experience

No “Trainers” no circus “tricks”, just interaction with these gentle giants in a natural environment

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Caring and educational staff seem to sincerely care about their mission.

Transport

Quality vehicle and punctual service

Everything was awesome, the service the attention and overall we are very happy with the whole trip

I had an action packed 12 days in Thailand! My travel planner Alex was great and took care of every detail. I shared with him my vision and he provided great suggestions. He was readily available when I had questions and he took all the guess work out of traveling to a new country. Having Alex do all the planning gave me the ability to simply show up and enjoy my perfect vacation. Some of the experiences I enjoyed were a ringside Muy Thai match, time at an Elephant Sanctuary and a Tiger Park and an exciting night hike in the rain forest. I would definitely recommend using Kimkim to others and would use them again on my future trips!

Hotel Review

Khao Sok River Lodge Hotel

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Activity Reviews

Self - Guided Day in Phuket

Phuket

On our last day, we had a car take us around for a self-guided tour. We visited Monkey Hill, which was a nice experience.

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Visit Karen village - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Chiang Mai

This was a wonderful experience. The people there truly care for the elephants and it's not like those places where elephants are mistreated. We got to feed the elephants, take pictures, and even bathe and brush them in water. It felt like a very ethical and rewarding experience.

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Evening Wat Umong Temple and Chiang Mai City by night

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai was more traditional compared to Bangkok. The evening temple visit was quite fancy and left a lasting impression.

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Visit Authentic Thai Railway & Floating Markets

Bangkok

This was another great experience. We saw the railway and then moved on to the floating markets. The tour allowed us to shop and haggle, giving us a real taste of local life. We bought a lot of different souvenirs.

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Evening Muay Thai Show

Bangkok

The Muay Thai fight was a unique experience. We were right at ringside and the venue was quite small, making it an intimate setting. It was thrilling to be so close to the action.

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Half day combined Grand Palace Temples city tour

Bangkok

This tour was an amazing experience. We visited a lot of temples in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The guide was with us the entire time, providing valuable insights. It was an enriching experience and the temples were beautiful.

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Our trip to Thailand was a bit short, but it was great. Every city that we visited was amazing, but there was something unique being in Chiang Rai and so we would like to give a special shout out to our guide and driver - Nok and Dee. They simply went above and beyond and made it extra special.
From the moment I requested information for our trip to Thailand, Thao knew exactly what we were looking for. Our entire itinerary was done within a week. Thao was always on top of everything and she would always get back to you as soon as you would send her a note or a question. We were so impressed with her service.
As soon as we landed in Thailand, we had a dedicated team in case we ran into any issues or had any questions. Thank you Adam, Moruecha, and Orn for taking care of us! You were always on top of your game.

Hotel Reviews

The Slate Phuket

Phuket

Absolutely the best. The resort was luxurious and comfortable with excellent customer service. The property was well-maintained and it was convenient to get out of the resort. The security was also top-notch.

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Art's Riverview Lodge

Khao Sok

This place was a bit too rustic for my liking. There was no WiFi and our shower was not working. However, it was nice being out in nature and felt like a tree house.

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Nak Nakara Hotel

Chiang Rai

This hotel was also very nice, providing a comfortable stay!

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De Charme Hotel

Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

It was awesome and really nice. I had a great time staying here with no issues.

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Activity Reviews

Phi Phi Island by Speedboat

Phuket

It was beautiful and the boat ride was a good experience. The weather was amazing

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Highlights of Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

Absolutely the best. The guide, Nok, went above and beyond in explaining things to us. The White Temple was amazing to see in person.

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Spend a Day with Elephants in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

It was great but a bit too long. The waiting time for our ride back was unnecessarily long and resulted in us getting stuck in traffic.

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DAMNOEN SADUAK MARKET – MAEKLONG MARKET – KANCHANABURI

Bangkok

I did this on my own and it was an interesting experience. However, it seems to be more for tourists now.

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We had an amazing trip to Thailand. Tina provided us an unforgetable itinerary of unique experiences in three different areas of Thailand. All very unique and different from each other. So happy we got to see all these difference facets of Thailand. Our local guides and drivers were polite and caring and very knowledgeable and deeply cared that we had a great experience.
Very happy with the Kim Kim experience!

Hotel Review

Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)

Chiang Mai

Located in the heart of Chiang Mai with easy walking access to local shops and restaurants yet it provides an oasis of calm and serenity with green courtyards and pools. Great breakfast as well.

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Activity Reviews

Authentic Thai Cooking Class in a Traditional House!

Thailand

This was such a fun experience! It greatly surpassed my expectations. We made food from scratch that I didn't think could be made in the time frame of a cooking class. And the food was delicious. Really the best tasting food we had. Hint: go hungry because you will have a hard time eating all the food.

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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!

Chiang Mai

This was one of our favorite activities. While it is a tourist activity, it provided us a rare glimpse at the amount of work of feeding and taking care of these beautiful creatures in a way that felt very authentic. We started by driving on the back of a truck to a farm to cut down with machetes the plants to feed the elephants, carrying the food back, cutting it into pieces and feeding the elephants. We also made rice balls to feed them additional vitamins. We made natural sponge and soaps for the bath from the trunk of a tree. We hightly recommend this activity for a humane and authentic way to interact with elephants and help their caretakers.

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We took a quick 10-day, 3-country, 4-stop Southeast Asian holiday and Ha Dinh made us the perfect itinerary. The boutique hotels she got us in Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap, Bangkok and Chiang Mai were all up to standard and very central in their location. The guides in each destination all made our trip quite informative and definitely memorable, slightly bittersweet in Cambodia as we learned about their political past and present. A score of 10 for Ha Dinh as she opened the communication with us when we got to our first destination (Vietnam) and was there every step of the way. She looked after us so well we felt secure, confident and safe in this trip.

Our trip went perfect from start to finish. All the tours and guides were super helpful and provided a ton of information that allowed us to learn about the culture, the country and their food. The hotels were exactly what we were looking for, all of them boutique style, very unique and provided excellent service. Ik (sorry if it wrong), the guide to Chang Mai and Mae Hong Son was extremely knowledgeable about the culture, temples and customs. The guide to Kanchanaburi (Marrie) was also excellent. 20/20 I would have changed a couple of things that Ashley recommended, by doing a bit less to have some down time. But... we traveled around and saw a lot of different places, people and food styles. Highly recommend KimKim for any traveler looking for a unique and tailored experience.

Ashley was amazing from beginning to end! She was very accommodating to all my requests and several changes during the planning of the trip. Thanks to her planning, everything went smoothie and easy during our stay in Thailand. She was always in every detail, contacting me with text reminders about air tickets, tourist guides, and transportation. Constantly assuring that our experience was as expected. The tourist guides who she works with through Realistic Asia are the best. We toured the Kanchanaburi area with Mayree, who was knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. We traveled with my 10-year-old niece, and she spoiled her, having plenty of treats ready for her! The chauffeur was amazing too.
We tour the North of Thailand Chain Mai, Pia, with Erk as our tourist guide; he introduces us to the local history, live style, monastic life, and Buddhist philosophy. He was incredibly open, answering every question with plenty of details and knowledge. The driver was very polite and professional too. Thank you very much, Ashley! We highly recommend you!

Having embarked on numerous trips to different countries, I can confidently affirm that this was by far the most remarkable journey I've ever had. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Tina, who expertly planned and supported me throughout the entire experience. There were so many extraordinary moments that I could go on forever, but I'll highlight a few that truly stood out.

First and foremost, bathing with the elephants during the Eco tour was an absolute delight. It was an unforgettable opportunity to interact with these magnificent creatures up close and create memories that will last a lifetime. Additionally, the temples and ruins in Thailand were truly captivating. The knowledgeable guides, who spoke English fluently, provided insightful information that went beyond mere observation, enhancing the overall experience.

Two markets, in particular, left me in awe. The floating market, where one can travel by boat, offered a unique and vibrant atmosphere. It was fascinating to witness the hustle and bustle of commerce taking place on the water. Equally captivating was the market situated on the train tracks, which had to open and close rapidly as the train passed by. The sheer energy and efficiency of this operation were remarkable.

Finally, the beaches in Phi Phi island provided a perfect conclusion to the trip. With its crystal-clear waters and a range of activities like snorkeling and jet skiing, it offered both relaxation and adventure. It was an ideal way to unwind and reflect on the incredible experiences I had throughout the journey.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude once again for this truly wonderful experience. Tina's impeccable planning and support, coupled with the diverse and awe-inspiring highlights, made this trip the best I have ever had. I can wholeheartedly recommend this travel experience to anyone seeking an extraordinary adventure.

Our recent trip with KimKim was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a team that went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout the entire journey. Let me tell you about some of the exceptional individuals who made our experience truly unforgettable!

Ms. Belle, our tour guide for our first day, left a lasting impression. Despite her limited time with us, she made herself available on WhatsApp to assist in coordinating our drivers for the following days. Her warmth and helpfulness were evident from the start, always greeting us with a cheerful "Good Morning." Ms. Belle's dedication and willingness to go the extra mile made us feel welcomed and supported throughout our trip.

And then there was Ms. Aurora, who accompanied us for an entire day in Bangkok. Her commitment to our comfort and satisfaction was evident from the moment we met her. Despite the scorching sun, she had wipes ready for us and ensured we stayed hydrated with refreshing water. Ms. Aurora's flexibility was truly remarkable, as she effortlessly adjusted our itinerary to accommodate our preferences, even managing to fit in a delightful lunch at a local restaurant. Her expertise and knowledge as a tour guide were apparent, making our time with her educational and enjoyable.

One of the aspects that impressed us most about KimKim was the consistency in their services. The drivers were punctual, always arriving within a 10-minute window.

We wholeheartedly recommend KimKim to fellow travelers seeking a professional and reliable travel agency!

Lacey was great! Her initial proposal had a lot of great suggestions and details, and she worked with me to revise it several times to meet our sometimes changing needs. I appreciated the clear pricing details and the photos and links to each hotel so we could look at exactly which room we'd be getting.