Bangkok to Phuket
Thailand | Mar 24 - Mar 31, 2023

Lorraine
Lorraine H.
Kuwait | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2023

Lacy helped us plan our trip and she was extremely professional, timely, and flexible. Even while we were on the trip, she would let us know about changes in our air transport.

We began our trip in Bangkok with our friendly and informative guide, Pom. He was amenable to adjusting to our energy levels, especially when it got very hot. Pom was a food expert and helped us find many delightful places.

We loved our evening dinner cruise. It was the right atmosphere for us, Quiet, and great food.

Mona in Chiangmai was a superb guide. She was the right balance of entertaining, encouraging, and good humored. Chiangmai was my absolute favorite.

The jungle elephant sanctuary was a once in a lifetime experience and highly ethical in their treatment of the elephants. Be prepared for a windy hot ride to get there, but the experience is amazing.

I’m not sure how many wonderful sunsets you can see in Phuket, but they were beautiful every day. The speedboat tour of the islands was a very long day, but worth it for all the beauty.

I can’t wait to go back again!

Hotel Reviews
Thai Akara
Chiang Mai

Charming, quietly tucked in Chiangmai. This hotel is a little oasis. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soaking tub and we’ll appointed
W22 by Burasari
Bangkok

Charming and close to Chinatown with easy access to street food and shopping. The room had everything I needed, but the breakfast was just ok.

Authenticity & Character
Cute rooms
Location
Close to shopping and food
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Breakfast could have more options
Cape Panwa Hotel
Phuket

Absolutely perfect! Easy beach access, great buffet, and the hotel provided shuttles to shopping and street food vendors. The staff was always ready to help and incredibly friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Manohra Dinner cruise
Manohra Dinner cruise
Bangkok

Amazing food, views, very friendly staff. The best mango sticky rice I had on this trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway market & floating market
Railway market & floating market
Bangkok

Charming and lovely! The James Bond boat was comfortable but not easy to get in and out of. The markets were very cute but a bit higher in price than China Town.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

One of my favorite adventures! The variety of food and authenticity was delicious. Our guide, Pom, knew many local distinct dishes. Some of the best chicken satay! Ending at the small roof top bar was lovely 🥰

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Charming Night And Street Food Taste
Charming Night And Street Food Taste
Chiang Mai

By far my favorite street food experience! Less busy than Bangkok and more delicious! Best pad Thai on the trip and Mona, our guide, was an excellent care taker. This also included a charming small wat that truly revealed local culture as a favorite spot for family photos.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Afternoon session)
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Afternoon session)
Chiang Mai

I can’t even articulate how amazing this adventure was! The taxi ride wasn’t my favorite after being in air conditioned vans, but…the elephants 😍

Quality of Experience
Food
It was OK. Not fine cuisine.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides at the park were lovely.
Transport
The ride was hot and uncomfortable
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 11, 2023

Dear Lorraine,
We're glad to know that you enjoyed your Thailand trip and thank you for sharing your review with other travelers. Khun Pom and khun Mona are always of the best Thai guides we have and we were so happy we had them to assist you when you were in Thailand. We look forward to accompany you all in your next trip to Southeast Asia!
From EV team :)