Exotic Voyages

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Varana Krabi Hotel

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

Authenticity & Character

Great for active people.

Location

Walking distance to the beach and restaurants.

Staff

All the staff was friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and spacious rooms.

Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

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

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast dining staff could be friendlier.

Location

Close to 7-11 and Terminal 21 mall.

Staff

Breakfast dining staff could be nicer. It was very busy so maybe they were under a lot of stress.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were clean and spacious.

Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

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

Authenticity & Character

Clean and modern design.

Location

Close to Terminal 21 mall.

Staff

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and spacious rooms.

De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa

Chiang Mai

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Only a 15 minute walk to the night market.

Staff

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and spacious rooms.

Activity Reviews

Doi Inthanon National Park - A Touch of Nature

Chiang Mai

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Tom Yum soup, fried fish.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

Wonderful activity for all ages and to buy souvenirs.

Quality of Experience

Food

Fried bananas, mango and sticky rice, noodles.

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Chiang Mai Culture and Art

Chiang Mai

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

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Self-guided Bangkok Exploration

Bangkok

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Wat Umong & monk blessing

Chiang Mai

Very interesting tour about the history of the temple.

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Private Elephant Rendezvouse & Bamboo Rafting in Mae Tang

Chiang Mai

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Fried rice, chicken satay.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our excursion guide Boy was very knowledgeable.

Transport

Phi Phi Islands Discovery by Private Premium Speedboat

Krabi

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Pomelo salad

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Billy and the boat crew took excellent care of everyone.

Transport

Private Half Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane

Krabi

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr. A and his crew were great. They were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful for people in our group that couldn’t paddle.

Transport

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Everything

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa

Chiang Mai

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walking distance to many restaurants

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Varana Krabi Hotel

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not as many restaurants near this hotel.

Staff

The staff was very accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were very clean and well maintained. There were a lot of mosquitoes since we were on the 1st floor.

Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

We were able to get around easily from this hotel but traffic was horrendous at all times of the day.

Staff

Staff did not seem very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms felt old and the TV did not offer connection to Netflix.

Activity Reviews

Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture

Chiang Mai

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Food

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Hong island by joining speedboat (S)

Krabi

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

Quality of Experience

It would have been better if we didn’t go during rainy season.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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

Quality of Experience

Food

All the food was delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

First time riding in a tuk tuk. It was a bit scary at times as we weaved in and out of traffic at high speeds.

Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

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

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Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

The head of a Buddha that was inserted into the tree.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Hotel Reviews

Victoria Xieng Thong

Luang Prabang

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Siesta Classic Hang Thung

Authenticity & Character

Location

Jo

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Orchid Trendy Cruise

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa De Pranakorn

Bangkok

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Cape Panwa Hotel

Phuket

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom

Bangkok

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Food

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Visit Pak Ou Caves, The Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

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Halong Bay - Disembarking Cruise (Orchid Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

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Food

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Water puppet show

Hanoi

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An Insight into The UNESCO Heritage Site of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

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Food

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Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay & Monkey Beach) & Bamboo Island Discovery by Join-in Catamaran

Phuket

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Hi

Food

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Morning Visit (Joining Activity)

Phuket

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Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food

Hanoi

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Food

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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Food

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

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Continuing Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise 3D2N)

Ha Long Bay

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Food

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Full Day Live Like A Local

Luang Prabang

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Food

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Morning Hike to Kuang Sy Waterfalls

Luang Prabang

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Buffalo Dairy Farm

Luang Prabang

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Local Morning Discovery

Luang Prabang

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Day trip to Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave)

Hanoi

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Food

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Hanoi History & Old Quarter

Hanoi

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Onboarding - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)

Ha Long Bay

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

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

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

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

Activity Reviews

Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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

Quality of Experience

Food

The green curry, Tom Yum, fried bananas.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ron was a great guide, very personable and took tons of pics for us!

Transport

They always had cold water and air conditioning blasting for us.

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I have always traveled with an established tour group, so this was my first venture into a personalized tour. The idea of this vague, on-line platform made me nervous. I was quite worried before the trip, but all my worries were for naught. It was an incredible tour from start to finish.

First, our specialist Lacey was beyond phenomenal. Even though we're half a world apart, she was so responsive to our questions and always replied quickly. We made numerous adjustments throughout the planning stages, but she was kind, courteous and upbeat from start to finish even though I'm sure we drove her crazy. She had excellent suggestions and followed through consistently on any of our questions or concerns. We also had the privilege of meeting her in Hanoi (her home base) during our visit (one of the highlights of the trip). I would like to add that she remained in touch with us throughout the tour and made sure everything went as planned. When the airlines switched our flight time, she made all the arrangements necessary to get us to the plane on time.

Were there a few glitches on this trip? Certainly. That's the nature of international travel. Would I have changed a few things in hind sight? Certainly. But overall, the trip was flawless. With the exception of 2 guides who were less than wonderful (one simply didn't feel good and probably should have requested a substitute and the other simply wasn't much of a guide -- more of an escort who got us to all the places we needed to be without any explanation).

But we also had two of the best guides I've ever had. Our Cambodian guide (Set) and driver (Buhan) were marvelous. They treated us like queens. I highly recommend them for anyone traveling to Cambodia. And the best of all was Ae in Bangkok. I don't think I have words to describe how incredibly wonderful she was. She wanted us to love her country as much as she did, and she succeeded. She had the most incredible smile always, was constantly handing us a new food or treat to try, and shared personal stories that allowed us to totally experience her culture. I've kept her photo because it makes me smile every time I see it.

So thank you Kimkim. To my great surprise, I would work with you again on another trip to somewhere else in this magnificent world we live in. Thank you for putting us in touch with a local travel specialist who would design a custom tour.