Our three week trip in Thailand planned by Tina and Sandi
Thailand | Jan 14 - Feb 2, 2026

Yael
Yael C.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2026

Tina planed the trip and was very much attuned to our requests and needs. I planed the rout and Tina followed up with hotel suggestions, day trip attractions and transportation from and to the events. EVERYTHING went by very smoothly and we had no complains at all the opposite - we only have positive and thankful comment. Until we got to Bangkok and were placed in a low quality hotel (more like a hostel) and I was very surprised. It was hard to understand how the same team that booked us in beautiful, luxury hotels throughout the two weeks prior, also booked the run-down HOSTEL in Bangkok. As the season is the busiest it was very hard to find a suitable accomodation replacement and we stayed at this hotel but I feel it has affected my experience in Bangkok. this is the second time I use KIM KIM for my travels, first time was to Australia, BUT - I strongly suggest that if accommodations are important to you, check the suggested itinerary and make sure to read reviews on other websites. other than the hotel in Bangkok ALL of our accommodations were amazing ! After the planing ends, we were assigned a lock agent. Sandi connected with us directly Via WhatApp. Having a local agent that can be reached 24/7 while we were on vacation is an UNBELIEVABLE comfort figure. Sandi welcomed us, checked on us, offered to help us when our luggage didn't arrive on time, but most of all was able to make some changes and last minute tweaking for travel arrangement and day trip cancellation. It gave us a really stress free experience knowing that there is someone we can connect at any time. Over all it was an amazing experience and I will 100% recommend the service offered by KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel
Chiang Mai

What a BEAUTIFUL Charming and relaxed hotel . We were treated at the airport by the hotel rep. He drove us to the hotel and pointed some interesting places along the way. The hotel is NOT in the old town it is in a very close proximity to the night weekly night market which is a plus for after you finish the night. The hotel stuff were UNBELIEVABLE, friendly, eager to help, to make you feel at home (that includes the servers at the breakfast ), they helped us coordinating the arrival of our delayed luggage this hotel is not for backpacking crowd , the demographic is a bit older - which for us was super. Grab is available in Chiang Mai do moving around was cheap and easy. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Authenticity & Character
looks like a British colonial home, evnnhough the Brits never colonials this area....
Location
not IN the old city but in a more up scale area, very close to the night market.
Staff
Friendly, eager to help in any way possible.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless place.
Khaosok Boutique Hideaway

I am a bit ambivalent about this place. A - I wish it was located IN the Khaosok little village and not few kilometres away - the resort is isolated so if you want to grab dinner in the little village they charge 400 BTH for a round trip. B - the actual Tents are massive, clean, fully equipped with AC unit, warm water, and a VERY comfortable bed. The place is very clean and comfortable. C - breakfast was good

Authenticity & Character
The tents are cool, clean, the views are wonderful as the resort hustled under huge cliffs
Location
not IN the Kohosok Village but couple of kilometres out side,
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa
Phang Nga

if you are looking for a resort to eat well and not to move for few days, it is a very nice option. we were there 5 days on a breakfast only plane and we tried to travel around. not much to see and do in Khao Lak, we did the trip to Samillian island and the mangrove paddling experience and just chilled on the other nights . everything on the resort is expansive but there are few local options around. Nice, American style resort. Please note - it is more on the quite style - not to much activity and music. I loved it, but some people going on resort for a week may find it boring. Food at breakfast buffet was OUTSTANDING

Authenticity & Character
very American style. I couldn't see any Thai influence
Location
very isolated. it takes 30 minutes to get to the "city". the hotel provides shuttle couple a times a day.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Railay Princess Resort
Krabi

This is not a luxury Hotel but it is GOOD enough. The location is perfect and very central. the rooms are big, comfortable king bed, and the AC works well. Two pools with plenty of sitting

Authenticity & Character
Location
right in the middle of East Railay beach, as soon as get off the boat.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Quart Ruamrudee
Bangkok

this is not a hotel. it is a cheap hostel. the location is bad, the rooms are small and smelly. the bed was good but towels were thin. breakfast was dull the best part about this hotel is the Bakery Holy just outside of it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
LONG road to get you to the BTS and the Main Street
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
the Gym and pool smell of mold
Activity Reviews
A visit to Bua Tong waterfall or Sticky waterfall
A visit to Bua Tong waterfall or Sticky waterfall
Thailand

waste of time going all the way there . nothing much to see but LOTS and LOTS of tourists.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Chiang Mai

LOVED

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snorkeling Trip Around Similan Islands with Speedboat
Snorkeling Trip Around Similan Islands with Speedboat
Khao Lak

the experience should be amazing BUT - there were GAZILION other people all over the tour operator shoved WHY too many people on each boat but other than that they supplied high level of English speaking guilds, good food and lots of drinks. the island were very beautiful but hard to enjoy for the amount of people around you

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Phi Phi island and Bamboo island by speedboat!
Day trip to Phi Phi island and Bamboo island by speedboat!
Thailand

again - very very busy in terms of the amount of people around but the tour itself is good and recommended

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jungle Night Safari Trekking!
Jungle Night Safari Trekking!
Khao Sok National Park

wondeRFUL way to start the exploration of the park. our guide was so nice and so eager to show us animals.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mangrove Self-Paddle Kayaking Tour
Mangrove Self-Paddle Kayaking Tour
Khao Lak

no one was on this tour but us and it was very nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
One Day Cheow Larn Lake and Cave!
One Day Cheow Larn Lake and Cave!
Khao Sok National Park

THE BEST DAY OF THIS WHOLE TRIP !

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Khao Sok Trekking Full Day Hike by Boutique Camp
Khao Sok Trekking Full Day Hike by Boutique Camp
Khao Sok National Park

we canceled this activity. it was TOO much

Local specialist: Sandi Luvis
Sandi
Sandi Luvis
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Feb 04, 2026
Hi Yael,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your recent trip. I'm truly touched by your kind words! It means a lot to me to hear that the on-ground support via WhatsApp made your experience stress-free.
I'm also delighted that Tina did such a wonderful job planning the itinerary to match your requests perfectly, and that you loved the hotels and arrangements throughout most of the trip. Your positive comments about the overall service and your... Read more

Hi Yael,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your recent trip. I'm truly touched by your kind words! It means a lot to me to hear that the on-ground support via WhatsApp made your experience stress-free.

I'm also delighted that Tina did such a wonderful job planning the itinerary to match your requests perfectly, and that you loved the hotels and arrangements throughout most of the trip. Your positive comments about the overall service and your willingness to recommend KimKim 100% warm my heart. Thank you!

That said, I'm genuinely sorry to hear about the disappointment with the hotel in Bangkok. It must have been frustrating after such amazing stays elsewhere, especially during the busy season when options were limited. I completely understand how that affected your time in the city, and I regret that it fell short of the high standard we aim for across the entire journey. Your feedback here is incredibly valuable, and I'll make sure to pass it along to the team so we can review that selection closely and prevent similar issues in the future.

If there's anything more I can do whether it's helping with future travels or even suggestions for your next adventure please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to welcome you back to Thailand or anywhere else!

Wishing you many more wonderful trips ahead.
Warmest regards,
Sandi