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Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonder...
Thailand | May 20 - May 28, 2025

J
Judy W.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Both our tour guides for Thailand were wonderful. We really appreciated AE who took us around Bangkok. She really went the extra mile to show us how to get around and gave us helpful info when we were on our own.

Hotel Reviews
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

This hotel was centrally located where we could walk to many restaurants. The room was clean but did have some quirks like the TV was to the right of the bed and in front of the bed. It was also difficult to keep the room temperature to where we were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to many restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Varana Krabi Hotel

Although it rained during our time in Krabi, the Gym and Olympic size pool were excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not as many restaurants near this hotel.
Staff
The staff was very accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were very clean and well maintained. There were a lot of mosquitoes since we were on the 1st floor.
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

The ventilation was not good at this hotel. Rooms smelled musty and felt damp.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We were able to get around easily from this hotel but traffic was horrendous at all times of the day.
Staff
Staff did not seem very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms felt old and the TV did not offer connection to Netflix.
Activity Reviews
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hong island by joining speedboat (S)
Hong island by joining speedboat (S)
Krabi

We visited multiple islands but it felt rushed. There was not much to see when snorkeling.

Quality of Experience
It would have been better if we didn’t go during rainy season.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

We loved all the food that was recommended to us. The pork satay and crispy roast pork in a noodle soup were so delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
All the food was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
First time riding in a tuk tuk. It was a bit scary at times as we weaved in and out of traffic at high speeds.
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

We enjoyed seeing the train pass by but the people there were incredibly friendly which made the experience even better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

The reclining Buddha is a must see. It is difficult to imagine how big it is until you see it in person.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
The head of a Buddha that was inserted into the tree.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on May 29, 2025

Hi Judy & Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback on every part of your journey—it truly means the world to us❤️
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that your family had a wonderful time. It was such a joy helping you plan this adventure, and I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you and your girls back for another unforgettable experience in Southeast Asia.
Wishing you all the best until then!
Warm regards,
Hoa

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