McDonald Thailand Trip
Thailand
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Nov 5 - Nov 11, 2023
I worked with Kelly for about a month as we collaboratively designed our trip to Thailand. I found her very respectful, flexible, responsive, and helpful. Kelly was always happy to make changes as we honed our trip. She also caught a few oversights/mistakes in our planning. Prior to departure, I felt as though Kelly prepared us well for our trip.
Once we started our trip all aspects were of high quality and very satisfactory. For example, all our hotel accommodations were up to our standards, 4-star +. Each activity was run well. We especially liked all the private events that we planned. Every guide and event occurred as planned and on time -- so smooth, no real hiccups on a complex trip -- very impressive.
Tammy was the first guide we interacted with. She met us in Bangkok right on time and was a wealth of knowledge. She brought us all around Bangkok, viewing many palaces and temples. She also brought us around food tasting. Every step of the way she was extremely responsive and helpful. She helped us get to the airport and send us on our way to Kaoh Sok.
Once we landed in Surat Thani our next guide, Mr. Por was waiting for us. We boarded the van and headed to Kaoh Sok National Park. We boarded our private longtail with James at the helm. We all headed for hotel over the water. Por was a great guide for the 2 day one night trip on the lake. He was very motivated to help us have the best experience. In particular he worked hard to expose us to monkeys of the forest, a family of elephants along the lake's edge and numerous birds, spiders, lizards, etc. His enthusiasm was infectious. He and James were just so much appreciated.
We departed and headed to Phuket where we checked into our Sunwing Bangtao hotel which was stunning. Our excursions to Phi Phi for snorkeling was amazing. The 1/2 day at the elephant sanctuary was just so enjoyable and fun.
Then, sadly we were met at our hotel by ?Niki? and she ensured that we were all set to travel back to Bangkok.
I cannot say enough about how well this trip was run. All aspects were delivered at or above expectations. All drivers and guides showed up on time and were excellent.
I would not hesitate to go with KimKim again; knocked it out of the park!!!
Hotel Reviews
It is a "family hotel" and there is a slant towards young ones and teens, but that was not really a negative for us. Hotel rooms, very very nice. Location exceptional. Pools amazing. Breakfast was really great, but lunch and dinner, not that great.
Solid hotel for city. We didn't spend much time in Bangkok
Stunning place, you will not be disappointed -- just book this!!
Activity Reviews
Lots of fun. Tammy provided lots of history. Toured palaces and temples. Great overall night.
Mr. Por was an excellent guide. This place is stunning A must do if you are into nature and beauty.
This was done so well and a blast. Definitely book this one!!!!
Second day as good as the first.
Had a great time, but just too crowded and chaotic.
Hi Vincent，
Thank you so much for sharing your memorable experience and thoughtful feedback. I am so glad to play a part in in making your Thailand vacation enjoyable. Tammy and Por love their job and are very happy to meet the travelers from different places and share the natural beauty and the local specialties with them. They are so delighted to know that you have enjoyable time with them.
Thailand is famous for the colorful local food, water activities and lovely animals. Hope you will come back to Thailand again soon.
My warmest regards and best wishes,
Kelly