What an incredible trip...!
Thailand | Nov 8 - Nov 26, 2025

Paulette
Paulette D.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

We had incredible guides who absolutely made this trip, but the two we had the longest really stand out - Naa, and then Nui. Their English was excellent and they were more than willing to share experiences and answer questions. They took us places that we never would have found on our own. Not only were they lovely people but they were very knowledgeable about the history and architecture - two of our favourite topics!
The planning with George, the many phones calls and emails, meant we had a trip really tailored to our interests. The fact that Kim Kim asked questions and had us fill out a survey helped me zero in on what we wanted. Plus I had done a ton of research. Once he found out what our interests were, George made additional suggestions for places we hadn’t thought of that ended up being standouts - Kanchanaburi and Erawan Falls, the cooking class in Chiang Mai, the food tour in Bangkok, the hike in Op Luong National Park, the canal tour in Bangkok and the dinner reservations at B Samcook in Chiang Mai (possibly the best meal we have ever had!) and the dinner cruise in Bangkok.
Honestly, there was not one single experience that we had on this trip where we were even remotely disappointed or felt let down. We ended every day saying ‘wow what an incredible day’. I’ve travelled enough to know how unusual that is!

Hotel Reviews
Bella Nara Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Great location, lovely rooms, very pleasant staff! Buffet breakfast was also great.

Location
Easy to get to the old city, but nice and quiet!
Staff
Super kind and always smiling!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Farinda Resort & Pool Villa
Chom Thong

The family that runs this hotel is beyond delightful! So kind and helpful, offering great service. I think it might be hard to stay here if you didn’t have transportation but we did. The pool was lovely and the room very comfortable. A lovely breakfast and beautiful grounds!

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sriwilai Sukhothai Resort & Spa
Sukhothai

Absolutely stunning hotel! Pool area was gorgeous and our room was beautiful! Great breakfast too.

Location
Located by a field and a ruin that we could just walk to… and close to the Historical Park.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The FloatHouse River Kwai
Chang Wat Kanchanaburi

Such a unique location - on the river. The room was unbelievable - and the views from our porch, especially as the sun set with the lights twinkling was beautiful. Lovely restaurant too - good breaky and dinner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the River Kwai! Literally!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nouvo City Hotel
Bangkok

Loved the location of this hotel. We were in the old town so the area was fascinating to walk around. All felt very authentic. We could walk to the river to catch the public transport boat and tons of restaurants around.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mama noi Thai Cookery School
Mama noi Thai Cookery School
Chiang Mai

Such a great day!!! The staff was incredible - funny, entertaining and taught us a lot about Thai food! And it was all delicious!

Trek the Monks’ Trail to Wat Pha Lat & Doi Suthep
Trek the Monks’ Trail to Wat Pha Lat & Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai

This was a beautiful hike up to Wat Pha Lat and also one of our favourite temples. It was just so beautiful and in such a serene, nature-filled spot. We drove the rest of the way up Doi Suthep but were really glad we had hiked the first part.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Naa was so knowledgeable and really told us a lot about the history and culture of what we were seeing!
National Parks, Temples and Villages Tribes
National Parks, Temples and Villages Tribes
Chiang Mai

We really enjoyed the hike through the rice fields and into the areas with the village tribes. It was beautiful and really interesting.

Evening: B Samcook Home16
Evening: B Samcook Home16
Chiang Mai

Probably the best meal we have ever had! And he was incredibly personable and interesting, spending time with every table!

Local specialist: George Game