CK41 Tours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Review

Samui Buri

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

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

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

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

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

Activity Reviews

Angthong Marine Park Tour by Speedboat from Koh Samui

Thailand

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

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Koh Tao day trip from Koh Samui by speedboat

Thailand

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

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

Thailand

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

Friendly staff, clean rooms, delicious breakfast.

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Baan Samui Resort

Surat Thani

Quiet, peaceful, restful!

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U Chiang Mai Hotel

Chiang Mai

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

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Activity Reviews

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

Thailand

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A day trip to Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan

Thailand

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Half-Day Doi Suthep Temple Tour

Chiang Mai

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1 Day Trek Mae Tang with Elephant Sanctuary by Local Truck

Chiang Mai

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Experience as a local farmer - Half day experience

Chiang Mai

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

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Day Return Trip to Khao Yai National Park

Thailand

Monkeys! Amazing! We had a great time exploring

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

Hotel Reviews

Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

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El Barrio Lanna

Chiang Mai

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

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Elephant Nature Park Visit

Chiang Mai

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