A wonderful trip with terrific guides and perfect planning
Thailand | Feb 21 - Feb 28, 2026

Leslie
Leslie S.
East Hampton, NY | Reviewed on Mar 09, 2026

We had a wonderful trip, and loved every minute. Thank you KimKim Team and especially Sandi for making our trip truly exciting and memorable. Everything worked smoothly, without one worry or issue. Planning with Sandi was really fun. She was extremely patient with my questions and changes. She listened to our concerns and planned accordingly. She was communicative throughout the planning and also while we were in Thailand. I couldn't have asked for a better trip planner. I would recommend Sandi highly to anyone!

We had fantastic tour guides. It was not possible to get one tour guide for all days in each location, so we had a different guide each day. And that proved to be fantastic! Each guide was different, and each offered terrific insights and details about everything we were seeing and experiencing. Special side trips and tastes in the markets were included!

Our guides in Bangkok, Leena and, sadly, please forgive me, I am forgetting the name of the lovely and fun guide we had on the second day, were amazing. Loved the Temples, the Palace, the Jim Thompson Museum, and on day two, the Railway Market and the Floating market were great, the guide full of personal and descriptive details, and the trip to the coconut farm much fun. We loved our visit to Chinatown and lunch with our guide in a very local and delicious restaurant.

Then in Chiang Mai, we had the guides Q and Faan, both of whom were amazing. SO much fun! Loved the first day Tuk Tuk tour of the Temples and the markets. Q showed us a very local food market in the morning, and told us a lot about the habits of the people, which was so memorable. The Khaos Soi lunch, the mango and sticky rice delicious, and being blessed by a Buddhist Monk was unforgettable. The next day trip to Lamphun with Faan was also fantastic. Blessed again by another Monk and saw exquisite temples. Very worth the day trip out of the city. Rich with history and beauty.

Finally, the trip to the ethical elephant preserve was a highlight. The guide we had there was so much fun and we learned so much, and enjoyed every minute. Wow, what an experience.

I can't say enough about the tour. From the planning with Sandi, to the logistics--communications from the local coordinator each day before to confirm the details of the next day, perfect pickups and no waiting-- to the really intelligent and interesting guides. I will recommend KimKim to anyone, and plan to use them for our next trip, wherever that may be!

Activity Reviews
Bangkok by local transfers and temple visit
Bangkok by local transfers and temple visit
Bangkok
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
Chinatown visit
Chinatown visit
Bangkok
Visit Jing Jai Market and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Visit Jing Jai Market and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai
Half day City Temple tour by Tuk Tuk with Khao Soi Lunch
Half day City Temple tour by Tuk Tuk with Khao Soi Lunch
Chiang Mai
Day Trip to a Hidden Gem of Chaing Mai, Lamphun
Day Trip to a Hidden Gem of Chaing Mai, Lamphun
Chiang Mai
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Chiang Mai
Local specialist: Sandi Luvis
Sandi
Sandi Luvis
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Mar 10, 2026

Hi Leslie,
Thank you so much for your wonderful, heartfelt feedback and the beautiful photos!

We're truly happy you had such an amazing time in Thailand. It's so special to hear how much joy the guides and those little local touches brought like the vibrant markets, Chinatown, Khao Soi, and all the other highlights.

Thank you for the kind words about me and Kimkim. It means a lot. I hope we can plan your next adventure together soon!

Warmest regards,
Sandi
P.S. The lovely guide from your second day in Bangkok is Ms. Tiffin:)