Tina Oo

Tina was excellent and planned our trip perfectly, with everything running smoothly and all of our activities that she included being fantastic- John Gray’s Sea Canoe was a particular highlight and I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area. The staff and organisation was just fantastic and the activities throughout the day were wonderful.

Our only issue on this trip was the planned visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Phuket. We had stressed that we were cautious about only doing this activity if it was completely ethical and unfortunately for us it did not seem to be- although you can’t ride the elephants, their purpose at the sanctuary is to be touched and photographed by tourists rather than just being left to roam and letting tourists observe them in their natural environment in a ‘hands-off’ way, which is what we would have preferred. We left the sanctuary without taking part in the activity so this was a waste of money and travel time for us.

Overall though, we would definitely use KimKim again to plan another trip as the whole process was smooth and easy and Tina kept in touch regularly.

Hotel Reviews

Our Jungle House

Surat Thani

This hotel is absolutely beautiful for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and stereotypically touristy Thailand experiences. The location is right in the jungle and is such a great experience to be in the middle of nature. A particular highlight was the food- the menu is really good and the food is high quality (we are both vegetarian also, and had some of our best meals at this hotel). The only issue is that the rooms are open and there is no air-con, so (if like us you are visiting in the hot season) you will struggle to sleep at night as it is so hot and humid and you will get a lot of bugs in your room. It’s still a fantastic experience but for us we couldn’t have stayed more than two nights as we weren’t getting a good night’s sleep. The staff and activities you can do are also fantastic and we would highly recommend a stay in this hotel if you are visiting the National Park.

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Being in the jungle and amongst nature

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It is a good thing that they don’t have air-con, as this hotel is very eco-friendly, however it is very hot and humid in your room and this is uncomfortable but worth putting up with for a few nights for a fantastic stay amongst nature :)

Bandara Villa Phuket

Phuket

A beautiful and luxurious hotel with an excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are superb, the private pool is such a lovely and luxurious touch. The food at the restaurant is very nice also- we just wish they had more vegetarian options!

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Right on the beach with sea views :)

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Activity Review

John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

Cannot be more positive about this trip! From start to finish it was well organised and thoroughly enjoyable. The staff on the boat were so friendly and just made so much effort to ensure that we had a great time. Our canoe guide Adam was wonderful! The food was delicious, and there were always snacks and water available throughout the day, as well as the planned meals. Vegetarians were catered for so well- in fact, this is probably the best trip I have ever been on where we felt catered for properly and not just an after thought with one food option on the buffet. The activities were also great, and even though it was a long day, we always felt that we were having fun. Highly recommend this trip to anybody visiting the area!

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Vegetarians were really well catered for!

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Tina was awesome at answering questions and with very responses! Great customer service. All of our drivers were on time and friendly. Our excursions were great! Thailand is such a beautiful country with wonderful people. We especially loved the Tree House Villa and The Shores at Katathani. Amazing properties. The Tree House stands out because of the amazing service and amenities. We plan to return to this property in the future. The only snafu I’m is that we were placed on the 2nd floor at the Panvaree The Greener Floating Bungalows . We had been specific about wanting a one-the-water room. This was disappointing since staying in a floating bungalow was something we were really looking forward to experiencing. Be very specific when working and ask for confirmation that you have the room that you expect to have. Tina suggested to Age Resturant as our last meal in Thailand before going to the airport and it was wonderful! Lovely view and great food. Our trip was the perfect blend of sight seeing and relaxation. We plan to return to this wonderful country sometime in the future.

Tina and all of my guides in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket were AMAZING! Nothing was too much for them and considering this was my first solo travelling experience, I felt so safe and cared for which was really important for me. Everyone was so informative and if I ever asked any questions they would be answered straight away with no issues so it really put my mind at rest. Thank you so much!

Hotel Reviews

The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG

Bangkok

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De Charme Hotel

Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

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The Charm Resort Phuket

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day

Chiang Mai

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour

Bangkok

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Welcome to Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai

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Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

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

Phuket

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Welcome to Bangkok!

Bangkok

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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!

Bangkok

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We absolutely loved our trip to Thailand! We can't say enough about our local specialist, Tina who helped set everything up. From start to finish, she had 5 star customer service and helped make our trip go smooth!

The best part of our trip was getting to know the local guides. Each one was so welcoming and gave us memories to last a lifetime. Our guide Betty in Bangkok was so fun and made us laugh, and "B" in Chiang Mai gave us the best stories and even played the guitar for us! In Phuket our day guides were wonderful as well including Wilson for our kayaking excursion!

We love that Kimkim allows you to choose your own adventures and plans the trip designed for your interests. The excursions, the people, and the culture made Thailand so special and a trip we won't forget!

Hotel Reviews

The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG

Bangkok

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The Charm Resort Phuket

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Bodhi Serene Hotel

Chiang Mai

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Welcome to Bangkok!

Bangkok

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

Bangkok

The Floating Market was amazing! We went early in the morning so it wasn't as busy and was quite peaceful! The Railway market was very crowded and we did have to wait quite a bit for the train to come but it was still a great experience!

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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!

Bangkok

Definitely don't eat before this! We had so much food it was hard to walk after! We loved that Betty knew the best spots to go and got everything for us. All we had to do was enjoy the food and experience!

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One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village

Chiang Mai

This was the only part of the itinerary that was not what we expected. We drove up to the village and there wasn't much to see besides another market. We thought this was a full day hike to a remote village but that definitely was not the case. I would not recommend this or I would change the verbiage since it's quite misleading.

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Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience

Chiang Mai

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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!

Chiang Mai

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour

Bangkok

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Welcome to Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai

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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

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

Phuket

This was an awesome excursion, being able to swim in the lagoons was a highlight of the whole Thailand trip! The only thing I would note is the speedboat was definitely overbooked. We had over 40 people in one boat and were crammed in. There was no room for our bags so we had to leave them on our laps. Other than that, it was a great time!

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Tina was FANTASTIC! She made our whole trip planning process, easy, was kind during and we were so happy with everything that we got to do while visiting Thailand. Would absolutely recommend working with Kimkim and Tina, and hope to again in the future.

We had a wonderful first trip to Thailand thanks to kimkim. Tina, our local specialist, was extremely responsive whenever a question or issue came up, and even changed our itinerary on the fly (for the very next day) when we decided we wanted a shift in experiences. And we loved our drivers and tour guides, especially Pear and Dam from Udomporn Tours in Chiang Mai.

Accommodations were all excellent (The Quarter Ladphrao in Bangkok, U Inchantree in Kanchanaburi, and Buri Sriping Resort in Chiang Mai), except for The Cottage Suvarnabhumi for our Bangkok airport stay - do not recommend.

Make sure to ask for the exact meeting points in the airport (e.g. at which door your driver will be waiting) and confirm pickup times the day before with your driver, we had some mixups but they always worked out.

Tina helped us plan an amazing trip to Thailand! We could not have found the activities she planned for us on our own. Even when we got put on an earlier flight on the way to Thailand, Tina was able to make sure our driver was able to pick us up two hours earlier than expected.

Our guide Lina in Bangkok was knowledgeable and very passionate about history and food. We really enjoyed getting to spend three days with her and she kept finding amazing treats for us to try no matter what type of tour we were on! She even found us a non-touristy spot to eat near the palace, which was so delicious and no easy feat!

Our hotel in Phuket was amazing, it had one of the best breakfast's I've ever seen and we were able to throughly relax with a spa day there. Tina's recommendation to stay on Kata Noi beach was perfect for us as we wanted a more calm beach experience. We were always able to find a beach lounger and the beach was perfect for swimming. The John Gray Sea Canoe was a major highlight and I recommend it to anyone considering Phuket. It was our favorite activity and had some of the best food we had on the entire trip.

This trip was the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation and we could not have asked for more.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Muse Bangkok - MGallery Collection

Great location in Bangkok a few blocks walk from the subway, shopping, and Lumphini park. The rooms are very nice, quiet, and clean and room service was excellent the day we ordered it. The rooftop bar has a very fun atmosphere too!

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It has a very cool Art Deco feel, especially with the speakeasy

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Great location in Bangkok a few blocks walk from the subway, shopping, and Lumphini park.

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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Phuket

We really loved the Katathani Resort. It was the perfect stay for a relaxing getaway. Right on the beach we had great views from our balcony and they even upgraded us to a nicer suite, which was large and comfortable with a nice balcony and soaking tub. The breakfast buffet is major highlight of this hotel, they have an amazing array of Thai, Chinese, and western breakfast options all hot and fresh! We did a half day at the spa one morning and it was phenomenal, it was easy to book, very affordable for the level of service provided, and the ultimate relaxing treat. If you are looking for more of a party spot this is not the hotel or beach for you. But if you want a quite place to soak up the sun from look no further!

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Activity Review

John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

This was our favorite part of our trip to Thailand! Getting to see the Hong's (sea caves) was amazing and we were so surprised when we found out each canoe got their own paddler so we got to just sit back and take in the stunning scenery. The food on the boat is also a major highlight. They say a "light lunch and dinner" will be served, but both meals were feasts of amazing home cooked Thai food. Seriously some of the best food we had on the trip. For being a large group tour you always felt like you had personalized attention, due to the individual paddle guides, and were never crowded. Cannot recommend this activity enough!

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We had blast. Our tour guy for first few days was amazing. Mr. Betty taught some much in the small amount of time we had with him. Drivers were nice and helpful as well. Phuket was an amazing escape from the city of Bangkok. That’s not to say Bangkok wasn’t, but both places had a beauty to them that’s hard to describe. You just have to see for yourself. We loved the activities that were planned for us. For my first trip out the country since I was 15, it was nice experience. Thank you so much.

Activity Reviews

John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

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Scuba diving around Phuket!

Phuket

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Half-Day Bangkok City Tour

Bangkok

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Tina was a fantastic help planning the trip. The coordination and organization was incredible. We effortlessly moved from one location and activity to the next in total comfort. The guides were very personable and truly invested in creating a memorable experience . I would recommend this service with zero reservations.

We had a wonderful time. Leena was great showing us around Bangkok. She was very informative and enthusiastic about everything. She made sure we tried all of the different foods of Thailand. We really enjoyed her company. “B” was our tour guide in Chiang Mai. He also did a great job showing us around the temples and village of the Hmong tribe. We really enjoyed the half day with the elephants. That was one of our favorite excursions. Ben was our guide for the half day Phuket tour. She was also good. We could have skipped the gem factory. Wasn’t impressed with that. The speed boat ride to the Phi Phi islands was also exceptional. We are very happy we used KimKim for our trip! It was great not having to worry about excursions, transfers or drivers.

Hotel Reviews

Kingston Suites Bangkok

Bangkok

This hotel was not updated and had a musty smell. Also ants in the bathroom

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Bodhi Serene Hotel

Chiang Mai

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Beyond Resort Kata

Phuket

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Welcome to Bangkok!

Bangkok

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The guide was exceptional. She made sure we did everything

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Phuket Half-Day City Tour

Phuket

We were not impressed with the Gem factory and cashew nut factory. You really didn’t get to see anything being done in the factory. Was more for sales of products

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Half-Day Bangkok City Tour

Bangkok

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

Phuket

Amazing to be able to go out on the water to snorkel and swim. Beautiful scenery and experience

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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!

Bangkok

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Welcome to Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai

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Hill Tribe Excursion in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

It was great to see how the tribe lives and be able to see the culture of the people

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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!

Chiang Mai

This excursions is a must see! We thoroughly enjoyed being able to feed the elephants and bathe them. What an experience!

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

Bangkok

Worth driving out of Bangkok for. It was nice to experience the train and go out on the paddle boat along the canal. And the mango sticky rice was awesome

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