Stupendous Thailand Trip
Thailand | Jun 19 - Jun 29, 2025

Rober
Rober V.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

I chose Kimkim randomly when I decided to travel to Thailand and could not be more pleased.

Bella helped me plan a trip based on my interests which included pickup from my arrival through ten days of robust activities and to my departure.

My driver Chin was fabulous from the first pickup. My guide Leena met me at the hotel where we embarked on a public transportation tour of Bangkok. It was a wonder way to get the local pulse. Two sky trains an express boat all added to my wonder. Her knowledge of the history and culture was impressive. I experienced Wat Arun and learned about its design and how broken teacups from China were used in the design. We visited the Emerald Buddha, The Reclining Buddha, and the Main Palace. All with rich detail from Leena. Explored Chinatown had a meal and took the subway back to my hotel.
The next day She and Chin took me to the Railroad and Floating Market pointing out the sea salt fields along the way. She even helped me resolve an exchange problem.
Chin brought be to the airport to Chaing Mai where I met Lilly my guide and Text the driver. Lily showed me the city and temples much different than Bangkok and stayed with me throughout my engrossing Elephant experience and lunch. Lilly also traveled with me to the airport to be sure all went well

The next elements of my trip were equally well coordinated. From Chiang Mai I was met by a driver in Samui who took me my boat to Koh Tao and helped me check in. I was met in Koh Tao by a driver who brought me to an extraordinary Beach resort hotel My beautiful room was 75 feet from the shore.
There I was picked up for an outstanding snorkeling trip with a side mountain hike. Tons of fish and giant sea turtles

At my next trip was well coordinated with drivers taking me to boat and airport where I was met in Phuket by my guide Ben with driver She gave a wonderful tour of Phuket. Viewing from high above the area and exploring Chinatown and old Portuguese building. My trip culminated with a visually stunning and exhilarating speed boat tour of the iconic James Bond islands and boat ride into a cave and a canoeing adventure under and through huge monolithic rocks rising from the sea.
Once again picked at airport and Chin in Bangkok who brought me to my departure flight.

This the adventure of a lifetime artistically organized and executed by Bella who I hold in great esteem.

If you thinking of travel to Thailand or elsewhere in Asia , save your money and call Bella at Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Koh Tao Beach Club Resort
Surat Thani

I was blown away by my room close to the beach and well appointed

Authenticity & Character
Charming l
Location
75 feet from the shore Close to the port I watched the sunset from my bed.
Staff
The massage therapist was outstanding.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect
De Charme Hotel
Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Great staff beautiful hotel

Authenticity & Character
It felt right
Location
Close to walking street market and temples
Staff
Helpful Friendly Efficient
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well maintained
Layalina Hotel
Phuket

A hidden gem Set off the Main Street the hotel opened into a wonderland. Small hotel. Huge room with everything zi could ask for

Authenticity & Character
Charming delightful comfortable
Location
Right on the beach with breakfast served on room terrace
Staff
Could not be more attentive and personable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Attention to detail wonderful facility and room a gem
Activity Reviews
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

The markets were a feature. My guide Leena made it even more special

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledge attentiveness and personal toucj
Transport
Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!
Bangkok city tour with a food tasting at Chinatown!
Bangkok

Couldn’t ask for more. My guide made the experience more wonderful than the sites themselves. She made me feel special. The choice to travel either mass transit brought me close to the culture

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chin was fantastic
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai

My guide Lilly gave me a personalized tour of the city and temples and provided great insight into how to spend my free time. Adapted tour to meet my interests

Quality of Experience
Ancient temples
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable timely efficient
Eco-Elephant Care Full Day
Eco-Elephant Care Full Day
Chiang Mai

More than I had hoped for. The facility guide was amazing I learned much about elephants and interacting with them. Beyond expectations

Quality of Experience
Learning about and feeding the elephants with various food type. Feeding them helped to connect when interacting in the wild and water
Food
The lunch buffet rivaled restaurants amazing Tom Yum soup
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lilly made sure I had everything I needed. I enjoyed her company and attentiveness
Transport
Always there great drive
Snorkeling Trip!
Snorkeling Trip!
Koh Tao

Multiple sights amazing fish and turtles a side trip up a mountain safe friendly wonderful

Quality of Experience
Food
Excellent buffet
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The crew was remarkable
Transport
Short ride to hotel
Phuket Half-Day City Tour
Phuket Half-Day City Tour
Phuket

My guide Ben gave me a personalized tour of the city based on information she drew from me. Tiger Kingdom was perfect

Quality of Experience
Tiger kingdom. Ben’s caring detailed manner
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phang Nga bay or James Bond island by speed boat
Phang Nga bay or James Bond island by speed boat
Thailand

The lead guy Bobbi made the amazing sights more remarkable. Always ready with a helpful funny answer.

Quality of Experience
Great island tour cave exploring canoeing and buffet on the Muslim Island
Food
Hardy full Thai buffets
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Organized intelligent entertaining and safety conscious
Transport
Smooth ride comfortable van
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