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Feb 18 - Mar 4, 2025
I found exotic voyages through the kimkim platform and I’m so glad I did. Although I enjoy travel planning, Thailand is a tricky trip to plan as there are planes, cars, trains and ferries to get you around. It is complicated! Lacey at EV had all our transfers lined up and organized, taking all the stress out of our travel days. Her people were terrific, always there on time with a smile- no snafus! That helped me make the most of our time in this beautiful country. Communication was always easy through Kimkim as Thailand is 13 hrs ahead! She also directed me to the best hotels for us, and arranged all our internal air. I couldn’t have done this trip without her!
Hotel Reviews
Hotel is old and musty. Proximity to the airport is its strength.
Room had a lovely balcony and view over pool to beach. I would not stay in any room except this highest level as they faced the run down neighboring properties. Room was clean, cold and quiet. Breakfast was wonderful. Exterior and hallways of this hotel are in terrible condition. Pretty beach, but beach vendors and weed smokers were overwhelming. Location was good for walking to restaurants, but the many weed stores attracted an unsavory crowd. I would stay in an area of koh samui different from Cheweng beach.
Lovely hotel with rustic luxury bungalows. Please note that you arrive by boat and you must be able bodied enough to climb out of the speedboat, into the water and to walk through the water to the shore. The food is average, but there is a fun local village on the backside of the resort we enjoyed in the evenings. We scuba dived here at the resort and had a good experience. Pool is lovely.
Our beachfront bungalow was quiet, clean and well appointed. The breakfast was lovely, and the beach stunning. We could walk to beachfront restaurants, or take a tuktuk to more local spots.
This hotel is even prettier in person. The decor is fresh and modern. Lovely breakfast, nice location. Pool area is a sanctuary from busy Bangkok
Activity Reviews
We enjoyed this day. Some might find it objectionable that guests can feed, bathe and touch the elephants. Guide was very difficult to understand. Tie-dying and cooking activities were very fun.
Definitely do this! We saw parts of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise, and really experienced local food, restaurants and Bangkok culture. So fun to be with fellow travellers from other countries!
We really enjoyed getting out of Cheweng and seeing the countryside.
Beautiful beach free of beach vendors.
We only had a 1 hour canal tour, and returned on the train.
Dear Ann,
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback, which helps us improve our service a lot. Your fantastic experience in Thailand is a great encouragement for my team and me. I do hope to have a chance to accompany you in the future trips.
From Exotic Voyages team with thanks!