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Tina Oo

I love traveling and it's my lifelong passion, and I am happy to share my experiences with fellow travelers. That is the reason I became a travel consultant and never got tired of this routine even after 9 years. Originally from Myanmar, I have seen many beautiful and fascinating places in my country, which I introduced to many clients and am very proud of. Apart from Myanmar, my favorite destinations are Thailand and Bali in Southeast Asia and I am thrilled to be one of the local experts in Thailand. With my years of experience, affection for the destinations, and passion, I know I can make a valuable trip for you and you won’t ever forget what you experience here in Thailand.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialized in most parts of Thailand from the North to Southern islands and East to West border. I love to recommend less tourists yet worth visiting destinations like Mae Salong, Kanchanaburi, Sukhothai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Khao Luang, Khao Sok, Khao Lak, Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Kood, Koh Libong, and Koh Lipe.

Since I mainly focus on sustainable and community-based tourism, I also specialized in activities like homestay, trekking, and hiking, animal welfare activities like bird watching, and elephant care, sustainable activities like plogging and tea plantation, and slow travel activities like yoga, and meditation, and alms giving ceremony. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I didn’t know what I would be doing after I graduated, until the senior year of my master's degree in 2014. My mom wanted me to join her as a teacher when I graduated, but I knew that it was not something I wanted to go for. I think I've been craving to see and experience new places and want to challenge something out of my comfort zone.

At that time, one of my friends was working as a travel guide and she introduced me to the world of tourism. And I found that it was a fantastic career that you travel and get paid for. That was my first encounter with the travel industry and I shortly became part of it as soon as I graduated.

When I started, I joined as an operation executive where I learned to arrange and book everything for clients including checking the routing and problem-solving. This is an important step for me to become a specialist now. Also, problem-solving skill is not something you can easily achieve and I am grateful that I met different people and learned about their unique and diverse nature. Thanks to this, I got the chance to experience every kind of issue and how to deal with it smart. This truly helped me to become a skillful specialist today. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I came to Thailand for the first time, I didn’t know the language or people. Even though I don’t speak Thai, the people here are kind enough to communicate in body language and help me in many different ways. And I was lucky enough to visit Khao Yai together with local friends at that time. Khao Yai is a famous vacation place for Thai people which they always visit during winter time to feel the cold. It is a nearby mountainous area and just a 3-hour drive away from Bangkok.

At first, I was just invited to a family party on Christmas Eve. After the party, they decided to go to Khao Yai the next day spontaneously and invited me to join them. Finally, I ended up sleeping at their house that night. The next day, we drive to Khao Yai through beautiful lanes and colorful trees. I was really surprised that how come they took a stranger like me on their trip because I met them only 2 times before the trip. They took care of me as best they could. I felt warm and thankful for their kindness and it was just an incredible experience that I've ever had in Thailand.

After the trip, I realized that although the choice of destination is important, good experiences matter the most to become a beautiful and memorable trip. And that is the reason I am trying my best to bring every good experience to each destination when I help travelers plan their trips. And I am really really happy when they love it."

Tina is part of the following groups: Thailand Travel Agents, Thailand Luxury Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Tina

8 days in Thailand by Tina (:
Thailand | Nov 23 - Nov 30, 2025

Taylor
Taylor W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2025
Tina planned an amazing 8-day trip for my group across Bangkok and Phuket, and overall, we had a truly great experience. The itinerary was full, well-organized, and we made incredible memories together.
For the Bangkok portion, our tour guide Leenna was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, kind, and gave us the perfect amount of information without overwhelming us. We also loved having the same driver throughout our time in Bangkok — it made everything smooth and stress-free.
There were a couple... Read more

Tina planned an amazing 8-day trip for my group across Bangkok and Phuket, and overall, we had a truly great experience. The itinerary was full, well-organized, and we made incredible memories together.
For the Bangkok portion, our tour guide Leenna was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, kind, and gave us the perfect amount of information without overwhelming us. We also loved having the same driver throughout our time in Bangkok — it made everything smooth and stress-free.
There were a couple of areas that could be improved for future travelers. Several parts of the itinerary mentioned stopping by temples, but it wasn’t clearly stated that we would be entering them. Because of that, we weren’t prepared with the proper attire and ended up having to purchase clothing almost every day. It would be really helpful for clients to know ahead of time when temple attire is required.
When we arrived in Phuket, our guide Ben was very sweet, but she talked a lot, to the point where it became a bit overwhelming and didn’t allow us the autonomy to just enjoy and soak in the beauty of Phuket at our own pace. We still had an amazing time at all of our excursions — everything we did was incredible — but the guiding style felt a little intense at times.
Another small challenge was that in Phuket we did not have one consistent driver, and we weren’t given advance information each day about who our driver would be. Not knowing who to look for during pickups was nerve-wracking at times, so having either a consistent driver or clearer daily communication would make a big difference.
Despite those minor issues, the trip was truly amazing overall. We had a fantastic time, created beautiful memories, and I’m very happy we went. Thank you to Tina for helping us plan such a memorable adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Melia Phuket Mai Khao

Excellent property, but far out from most attractions (which we didn't mind).

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Lancaster Bangkok Hotel
Bankok

Simply incredible and in the perfect location. We had the 2 bedroom suite.

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 01, 2025

Hi Taylor,
Thank you so much for your detailed review. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in Thailand. I truly appreciate your constructive comments, and I’ll make sure to improve the areas you mentioned. Thank you for trusting us with your trip, and I hope to welcome you again on your next adventure!
Best,
Tina

Lawton Amazing Trip to Thailand
Thailand | Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025

Craig
Craig L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Overall: Our trip to Thailand was an incredible experience with many once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I gave the trip 4 stars out of 5 mainly because the Ko Phi Phi portion wasn’t for us and if we had it to do over again we would have spent time at a different location. This is not a reflection of KimKim and the outstanding service provided, but our lack of research. We would use KimKim again and highly recommend KimKim without hesitation. KimKim did an excellent job coordinating a great... Read more

Overall: Our trip to Thailand was an incredible experience with many once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I gave the trip 4 stars out of 5 mainly because the Ko Phi Phi portion wasn’t for us and if we had it to do over again we would have spent time at a different location. This is not a reflection of KimKim and the outstanding service provided, but our lack of research. We would use KimKim again and highly recommend KimKim without hesitation. KimKim did an excellent job coordinating a great itinerary and logistics were excellent with a couple of minor issues - one pickup was delayed substantially and required calling KimKim. Tina, our itinerary coordinator was exceptional - always available to answer questions and help with any issues that came our way. We will definitely use KimKim for future trips.

This review will cover each of the itinerary items in detail. But overall the itinerary was a great collection of activities. We really appreciated having all the airport transfers organized ahead of time-this relieved a lot of stress. A couple of issues to point out: the itinerary was probably too fast paced for us - in one case we had to cancel an activity because we needed a bit more leisure time to recover from travel. Also, scheduling a 3 hour tour of temples, in the heat of the day, immediately after arriving at our hotel after a morning of travel was not desirable. We understand there is a desire by KimKim to fit in as many activities as possible.

Day 1 - Arrival in Bangkok
Pickup at the airport was without issue. The airport was quite busy (as expected!) with many groups being picked up. However, we were connected with KimKim and transported to our hotel relatively quickly. Our hotel, the Quarter Ari, was quite nice and our suite fit our family well. Pickup required meeting multiple family members at the airport at different times and KimKim’s flexibility in supporting multiple pickups was nice.

Day 2 - Walking Tour of Bangkok
We were greeted by our tour guide, Betty, in the morning (right on time). Betty was fantastic, one of the best tour guides we’ve had, not only on this tour but any. Betty took us on tours of temples, the recently opened Grand Palace, and the flower market and weekend market. The tours were great and Betty was a fount of knowledge, explaining many historical and contemporary facts relating to Bangkok and Thailand.

Day 3 - Floating Market, Railway Market, and Chinatown
We met Betty and our driver in the lobby of our hotel in the morning right on time to drive to the Floating Market and Railway Market. The Floating Market was great. The Railway Market was a bit cramped for what we wanted at the time.

One note: with Floating Market and Railway Markets back-to-back we didn’t have time for lunch so got a late lunch (~3:00pm) when we were back at the hotel. However, when it came time to eat in China town we weren’t hungry - fitting in time for a lunch meal earlier would have been better.

China town was very interesting, but probably too crowded for us after a long day (and the day before), and as mentioned we weren’t hungry for the dinner Betty bought for us. We got our first taste of mango sticky rice which was delicious!

Day 4 - Travel to Chiang Mai and Temple Tours and Flower Market
Travel to Chiang Mai went perfectly. Our driver met us at the hotel and transported us to the airport on time. Pick up at the Chiang Mai airport was also seamless. However, when we arrived at our hotel we were immediately greeted by our guide to take us on tours of the historic Chiang Mai temples. It would have been much better to provide an open afternoon after our arrival to adjust to Chiang Mai and our hotel the Phra Singh - which was excellent (probably the best hotel of all that we stayed at). One of our group decided to skip the tour because they needed to rest. Also, to be honest our guide was not good for the temple tour. He was a very nice man, but his English was difficult to understand, and he often didn’t respond to our questions because it seemed he had difficulty understanding us. The Flower Market was nice, but not much compared to the one in Bangkok, so maybe this could have been skipped.

Overall, Chiang Mai was incredible. Great laid back vibe, with a lot of art and culture. Could have stayed an extra day.

Day 5 - Grandma’s Cooking Class

Met our driver and departed for the cooking class on time. Grandma’s cooking class was excellent. The Chef/Instructor was great - spoke great english and was very enthusiastic and effective at managing and teaching the class. When my daughter burned her finger he was very attentive. Highly recommended.

In the afternoon, because we were quite tired we canceled the Temple and Hill Tribes tour.

Day 6 - Elephant Sanctuary

Met our driver on time for a nice drive to the Elephant Sanctuary. The tour of the sanctuary was great. The guide was excellent, introducing us to the elephants, their behavior, and the philosophy of the sanctuary. Recommended.
In the afternoon, several of us had wonderful massages at the spa across from the hotel.

Day 7 - Travel to Phuket

Travel to the Chiang Mai airport for our flight to Phuket was uneventful. Tina helped us check in to our flight and provided all necessary booking information. Pickup at the Phuket airport was a bit delayed requiring us to call Tina to inquire about who would be meeting us. The Novotel Hotel was nice. It would have been nicer had we requested a room with a view. We also would consider upgrading hotels in the future.

Day 8 - John Gray’s - Hong By Starlight

To be honest we were dreading the fact that this event was scheduled to go from 10:00a - 9:00p. But this activity was fantastic - probably the highlight of our trip. The islands were incredible, John Gray’s did an outstanding job as tour guides and navigating the sea kayak’s. Food was some of the best on the trip, and the sunset, starlight tour with bioluminescence was absolutely magical. Highly, highly recommended.

Day 9 - Leisure day

It was great to have a leisure day.

Day 10 - 12 Ko Phi Phi

I’ll review Ko Phi Phi overall as there weren’t many separate activities other than the Scuba Diving which was excellent. Although, to be honest other than the diving, Ko Phi Phi wasn’t really for us as we were looking for more of a beach experience.

Travel to Phi Phi via ferry was on time. Tina provided us with the booking information, check in and travel went without incident with our hotel reps picking us up at the pier. ChaoKo PhiPhi had a couple of issues. While the hotel grounds and facilities were nice if spartan, our rooms faced trashy alleyways and one room smelled to the point that we needed to change rooms, which took over a day. It didn’t appear there were any hotels on the island that were any better - so were we to do it again we would probably find an alternate destination rather than Phi Phi.

The scuba diving was exceptional. Blue Water Divers was excellent, friendly, safe, thorough. Highly recommended.

Day 13 - Travel to Bangkok

Travel on day 13 was long - speed boat to Phuket pier, pier to airport, flight to bangkok, ride to Hotel, all of which took the entire day. Travel was uneventful and well coordinated by Tina. One note: we took a speed boat from Phi Phi to Phuket which was very rough (in part due to the weather). But the speed boat might not be for everyone, especially those who get sea sick.

Day 14 - Shopping in Bangkok, Traveling back to the U.S.

It was nice to explore Bangkok a bit more and do some shopping. Travel to the airport was uneventful. The departing flight was on time.

Hotel Reviews
ChaoKoh Phi Phi Hotel and Resort
Krabi

Nice hotel in a great location. However our room had a view of a trashy alleyway and our second room had a smell that required moving rooms. Staff was not particularly friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Reflected the culture of Phi Phi
Location
Right in the center of Ko Phi Phi
Staff
Could have been nicely and more responsive, required two days and multiple complaints about a bad smelling room for any response.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean except for the smell.
Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Phuket

Very nice hotel on a great beach location. Great service, in hotel restaurant. But we would have liked a room with a view.

Authenticity & Character
Seemed to capture Phuket nicely.
Location
Great beach, not too far from shopping.
Staff
Friendly, attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
We would have liked a room with a view.
Phra Singh Village
Chiang Mai

We loved this hotel. Great staff and service, great location. Tucked away in a private alley for privacy.

Authenticity & Character
Historic character
Location
Right in the heart of old town Chiang Mai
Staff
Very friendly and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
The Quarter Ari by UHG
Bangkok

This was a great hotel in a great location. Very friendly service.

Authenticity & Character
Great modern Thai character.
Location
Great shopping and restaurants in vicinity
Staff
Very friendly and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Activity Reviews
2 Fun Dives for Certified Divers
2 Fun Dives for Certified Divers
Ko Phi Phi

The diving was amazing and diving company and divemaster/guide was amazing. Unfortunately one of the two diver opted not to dive. Also, there was no need to pay for the park fees ahead of time.

Quality of Experience
Amazing diver with a great diving company
Food
Great lunch of fried rice.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was very friendly. Divemaster was great. Orientation was thorough.
Transport
Great boat ride out to dive site.
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
Phuket

This was the highlight of our entire trip to Thailand.

Quality of Experience
Amazing experience - staff and guides were amazing. Food was equally good.
Food
Some of the best Thai food we had during our entire Trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing guides.
Transport
Perfect
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Chiang Mai

Great visit to the Elephant Nature Park. It was amazing to interact with the Elephants.

Quality of Experience
Elephant guide/driver was great. Interacting with the elephants and learning about the nature park was amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was great, communicated well
Transport
Perfect
Grandma's Home Cooking School
Grandma's Home Cooking School
Chiang Mai

This was an amazing experience. Cooking class was great with a great chef/instructor at a very nice farm. The only unfortunate thing was my daughter burning her finger during the cooking class - the instructor was very attentive.

Quality of Experience
Aside from the finger burning the class was perfect!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Chef was great!
Transport
Perfect
Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

The temples were incredible. But it was very difficult to go on this tour immediately after traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the heat of the day. Our guide was not good and transport was delayed.

Quality of Experience
Better guide and transport, not scheduling it right after arrival in Chiang Mai
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide did not speak English well enough to communicate.
Transport
Pickup was delayed by about a half hour.
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Bangkok

Very interesting but crowded.

Quality of Experience
Very interesting - eating bugs!!
Food
Bugs were a bit over the top. Other food was amazing especially the Mango Sticky Rice.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing guide
Transport
Perfect
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 floating market was amazing. The Railway market was a bit crowded and hot.

Quality of Experience
Great experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guide was incredible.
Transport
Perfect
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

Great tour of historic temples and sites was the perfect start to our vacation.

Quality of Experience
Historic sites
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guide was one of the best we've had.
Transport
Perfect
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 30, 2025

Hi Craig,
Thank you so much for this beautiful review — it truly made my day. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Thailand. It was my pleasure to assist you and your family throughout the trip. Thank you for trusting us, and I hope to welcome you again on your next adventure!
Best,
Tina

Perfection. Worry-Free, Well-Organized Trip of a Lifetime to Southeast Asia
Thailand | Nov 7 - Nov 21, 2025

Leif
Leif S.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
First-time KimKim customer. Won't be my last. Organizer Tina with CK41 Tours From Thailand handled everything efficiently and perfectly. She was very patient with our many questions. Great communication throughout the process. During the trip, everyone showed up as promised (guides & drivers). No problems at the hotels. This allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation to Thailand, Vietnam, & Cambodia. We packed a lot of activities & major sites into our 17-day trip; everything went... Read more

First-time KimKim customer. Won't be my last. Organizer Tina with CK41 Tours From Thailand handled everything efficiently and perfectly. She was very patient with our many questions. Great communication throughout the process. During the trip, everyone showed up as promised (guides & drivers). No problems at the hotels. This allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation to Thailand, Vietnam, & Cambodia. We packed a lot of activities & major sites into our 17-day trip; everything went smoothly.

Hotel Reviews
The Quart Ruamrudee
Bangkok

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Beautiful gardens & nice lounge areas. Would stay there again.

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The Charm Resort Phuket

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Large bathroom. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Happy Life Grand

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again. Some rooms have walk-in showers, some have tall bathtubs with shower head; contact staff in advance if you have a preference.

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Grand Cititel
Hanoi

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Athena Cruise
Ha Long Bay

No complaints. Well-organized from check-in to check-out. The cruise director is amazing. Friendly staff. Activities & sites visited were great. Room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious & plentiful. Would go on this cruise again.

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Phka Chan Hotel
Siem Reap

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Miracle Transit Airport Hotel
Bangkok

No complaints. Friendly staff. They welcomed us at our late check-in and were very helpful with our early check-out. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.

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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok

Great guide & driver. We really enjoyed the canal boat ride, the marketplace, and the Golden Mount. Khaosan Road was not enjoyable, however.

Quality of Experience
5-star for the overall trip. 1-star for Khaosan Road portion.
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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Bangkok

Sights, sounds, smells of busy Chinatown in Bangkok. It is one very-long street with a few side streets. Food carts every 20 feet. Many options.

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Food
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Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

We enjoyed the drive up to Doi Suthep. Beautiful forest mountain. The temple was great (my 2nd time there). We skipped the hill tribe visit, which allowed us more time at the temple and the little shops at the base of the temple compound, plus a quick visit to a jade showroom.

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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Chiang Mai

It was a fun, relaxing visit to DooDoi Elephant Home. Staff there are great. Had a lunch there before visiting the elephants. The guides are friendly and have everything well-organized and prepared in advance. It is worth doing the elephant washing. We had smiles the entire time. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommended.

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Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Very enjoyable.

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John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
Phuket

A must-do activity! I had taken a boat cruise to the same area 8 years ago. This tour involves kayaking from the boat into caves which reveal lagoons that look like Avatar or Jurassic Park. Truly incredible adventure that would never know if you took a regular boat ride. We enjoyed every minute. They had great food for us and a special activity (decorated float). Highly recommended.

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Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

Worthwhile tour. Much to learn and see.

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

We enjoyed the Temple of Dawn and the Reclining Buddha. The Royal Palace was temporarily closed. We went to Jim Thompson House Museum instead. The Chatuchak Weekend Market was fun to see.

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Trying Vietnamese Local Foods & Enjoy Puppet Show
Trying Vietnamese Local Foods & Enjoy Puppet Show
Hanoi

Great walking tour of Hanoi. We visited places that were not touristy at all. We ate at places that were 95% locals. We tried new things (fried fermented pork rolls were a favorite; avocado ice cream was interesting). The water puppet show was fun. The views along the river across from the puppet theater are pretty.

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Food
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Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Thailand

Very enjoyable. It felt like a luxury cruise. The cruise director is beyond amazing. Everything was well-organized, from check-in to meals to activities to island visits to check-out. Highly recommended. Meals were great. Nice cabins.

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Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

It was just as magical as I remember from my first visit 23 years before. Must-do activity. So much to see and learn. Having a private guide is worth it. Can't imagine being part of a 20-50 person tour group on headsets.

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Hanoi City Tour!
Hanoi City Tour!
Thailand

It was a very nice day of touring Hanoi. We saw a lot but it was relaxing.

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Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

One day at Angkor Wat is not enough. We visited new sites on our 2nd day. There was time available to see another site that I requested. Guide was very knowledgeable.

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

Hi Leif,
Thank you so much for this lovely review — it truly means a lot. I’m delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time in Southeast Asia. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and I hope to welcome you again on your next trip!
Best,
Tina

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Loved the kayaking in Puket. Felt like being in an imaginary world.
Thailand | Nov 7 - Nov 21, 2025

Karen
Karen S.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Loved the kayaking in Puket. Would suggest to stay at a hotel closer to where you get the boat. Driving way down to the party town of Puket doesn't appeal to older tourists. All of our guides were outstanding. Was amazed at how everyone showed up on time and always welcomed us at the airport with our name on a sign. Providing bottled water and cool towels on our van rides were greatly appreciated. May want to communicate that bottled water is provided and only 1 type of outlet C is in all... Read more

Loved the kayaking in Puket. Would suggest to stay at a hotel closer to where you get the boat. Driving way down to the party town of Puket doesn't appeal to older tourists. All of our guides were outstanding. Was amazed at how everyone showed up on time and always welcomed us at the airport with our name on a sign. Providing bottled water and cool towels on our van rides were greatly appreciated. May want to communicate that bottled water is provided and only 1 type of outlet C is in all the hotels and a converter will be needed.All the temples and Halong Bay were amazing. There were a few details lacking for the guides that we had in our trip itinerary. Overall this was a fantastic trip for us and we would use KimKim again!

Hotel Review
The Charm Resort Phuket

Pool had amazing views of the city.

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Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 29, 2025

Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for the feedback.
I am glad that you would use kimkim again for future after the trip with us.
Thanks for enjoying the trip and traveling with us.
Best,
Tina

Highly recommend for anyone planning a honeymoon or bucket-list vacation!
Thailand | Oct 21 - Oct 31, 2025

Ross
Ross B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2025
We booked our honeymoon through Kimkim, and it was honestly the trip of a lifetime. Everything was seamless from start to finish. Every transfer, flight, and tour was perfectly coordinated, and we never had to worry about a thing. Huge thanks to Mint, Tina, and the local team for planning such an incredible experience and making it completely stress-free. We started in Bangkok. Our guide, Ms. Anita, was amazing and so was our driver, Poo. She took us through the city’s most iconic... Read more

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Shore at Katathani - Adults only
phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful location but just about as far from everything in Phuket as possible. Not a big issue, just be prepared to drive long to see the locations highlights and excursions.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!
Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Love Ms. Anita and Poo. They made us feel so welcomed
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
5 stars for Ms. Anita and Poo
Transport
Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
This was one of the most unexpectedly awesome parts of the trip. Loved our chef, kitchen, and process. Would highly recommend.
Transport
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phuket
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
Phuket
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Phuket Half-Day City Tour
Phuket Half-Day City Tour
Phuket
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Transport
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Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 04, 2025

Dear Ross,

Thank you very much for your kind review!
I'm truly delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time on your trip. It means a lot to us, and your satisfaction makes our work truly rewarding.

We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

Warm regards,
Tina

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Southeast Asia
Thailand | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2025

Evan
Evan V.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Incredibly well organized and hassle free, 4 cities, 4 hotels and 4 flights, guides were knowledgeable, itineraries included a wide range of sites and activities. Read more

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

Hotel Reviews
Fusion Suites Sai Gon

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

Authenticity & Character
this is not a big fancy western style hotel, like the rest of HCMC it just really works hard.
Location
several nice restaurants in the surrounding couple of blocks, not too far from the main sites.
Staff
they obviously want to make your stay special
Cleanliness & Comfort
small but functional fitness center (but borderline A/C)
Treeline Urban Resort
Siem Reap

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
easy walk to center of town.
Staff
very gracious
Cleanliness & Comfort
upgraded room, huge
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
Bangkok

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
took the shuttle boat to city center for lunch one day, very cool.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
rooms a bit dated but very clean and comfortable
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
standard room comfortable but a bit cramped.
Activity Reviews
The Temples, Tradition and Cultural Traces of Vietnam
The Temples, Tradition and Cultural Traces of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City

interesting sites although a lot of driving around HCMC

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

Beautiful temples, market was interesting.

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Transport
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

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

Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

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

Quality of Experience
Food
nice setting on the river, local bbq
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

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

Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group
Chiang Mai

Teacher was great, had a lot of fun.

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Famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Trace of the Vietnam War!
Famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Trace of the Vietnam War!
Ho Chi Minh City

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

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Welcome to Siem Reap!
Welcome to Siem Reap!
Cambodia
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Transport
Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

Very impressive , receiving blessing from monk was meaningful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
guide was really able to show the differences between the various sites which can start to look the same.
Transport
Exploring the floating villages of Cambodia
Exploring the floating villages of Cambodia
Siem Reap

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

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Romantic Dinner on the Manohra River Cruise!
Romantic Dinner on the Manohra River Cruise!
Bangkok

Lovely dinner cruise on the river

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Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Hi Evan,
Thank you so much for this kind feedback.
I'm happy that you had a good time in SEA.
Hope to see you again!
Best,
Tina

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Thailand, WOW
Thailand | Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2025

M
Mordechay T.
Potomac, MD | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2025
Like I did before in my previous Kimkim experience, I'd like to split this review into 2: the kimkim team and the destination:
The kimkim team: Once again, the team was absolutely amazing, super responsive, flexible, accommodating, even while already within our trip, we asked for itinerary changes, additions and the kimkim team was absolutely great at accommodating, fast and with a smile, we felt in great hands throughout the entire journey, before and while on the trip, THANK YOU kimkim... Read more

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

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

Hotel Reviews
Meliá Koh Samui

Poor maintenance, expected a lot more from this global Spanish chain

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The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok
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Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa
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Staff
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The Park Nine Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok
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Cleanliness & Comfort
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Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 06, 2025

Hi Motti,

Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
I’m really glad to hear that you had a wonderful time here in Thailand. I’ll be sure to share your lovely message with my team at CK41 Tours.

Warm regards,
Tina

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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
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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.

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Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jul 07, 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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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