Perfection. Worry-Free, Well-Organized Trip of a Lifetime to Southeast Asia
Thailand | Nov 7 - Nov 21, 2025

Leif
Leif S.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

First-time KimKim customer. Won't be my last. Organizer Tina with CK41 Tours From Thailand handled everything efficiently and perfectly. She was very patient with our many questions. Great communication throughout the process. During the trip, everyone showed up as promised (guides & drivers). No problems at the hotels. This allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation to Thailand, Vietnam, & Cambodia. We packed a lot of activities & major sites into our 17-day trip; everything went smoothly.

Hotel Reviews
The Quart Ruamrudee
Bangkok

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Beautiful gardens & nice lounge areas. Would stay there again.

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The Charm Resort Phuket

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Large bathroom. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Happy Life Grand

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again. Some rooms have walk-in showers, some have tall bathtubs with shower head; contact staff in advance if you have a preference.

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Grand Cititel
Hanoi

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Athena Cruise
Ha Long Bay

No complaints. Well-organized from check-in to check-out. The cruise director is amazing. Friendly staff. Activities & sites visited were great. Room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious & plentiful. Would go on this cruise again.

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Phka Chan Hotel
Siem Reap

No complaints. We were welcomed at check-in. Friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was great. Would stay there again.

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Miracle Transit Airport Hotel
Bangkok

No complaints. Friendly staff. They welcomed us at our late check-in and were very helpful with our early check-out. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.

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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok

Great guide & driver. We really enjoyed the canal boat ride, the marketplace, and the Golden Mount. Khaosan Road was not enjoyable, however.

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5-star for the overall trip. 1-star for Khaosan Road portion.
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Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Bangkok

Sights, sounds, smells of busy Chinatown in Bangkok. It is one very-long street with a few side streets. Food carts every 20 feet. Many options.

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Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

We enjoyed the drive up to Doi Suthep. Beautiful forest mountain. The temple was great (my 2nd time there). We skipped the hill tribe visit, which allowed us more time at the temple and the little shops at the base of the temple compound, plus a quick visit to a jade showroom.

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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Chiang Mai

It was a fun, relaxing visit to DooDoi Elephant Home. Staff there are great. Had a lunch there before visiting the elephants. The guides are friendly and have everything well-organized and prepared in advance. It is worth doing the elephant washing. We had smiles the entire time. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommended.

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Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Welcome and Temple Treasures of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Very enjoyable.

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John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
Phuket

A must-do activity! I had taken a boat cruise to the same area 8 years ago. This tour involves kayaking from the boat into caves which reveal lagoons that look like Avatar or Jurassic Park. Truly incredible adventure that would never know if you took a regular boat ride. We enjoyed every minute. They had great food for us and a special activity (decorated float). Highly recommended.

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Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

Worthwhile tour. Much to learn and see.

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Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

We enjoyed the Temple of Dawn and the Reclining Buddha. The Royal Palace was temporarily closed. We went to Jim Thompson House Museum instead. The Chatuchak Weekend Market was fun to see.

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Trying Vietnamese Local Foods & Enjoy Puppet Show
Trying Vietnamese Local Foods & Enjoy Puppet Show
Hanoi

Great walking tour of Hanoi. We visited places that were not touristy at all. We ate at places that were 95% locals. We tried new things (fried fermented pork rolls were a favorite; avocado ice cream was interesting). The water puppet show was fun. The views along the river across from the puppet theater are pretty.

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Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Thailand

Very enjoyable. It felt like a luxury cruise. The cruise director is beyond amazing. Everything was well-organized, from check-in to meals to activities to island visits to check-out. Highly recommended. Meals were great. Nice cabins.

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Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

It was just as magical as I remember from my first visit 23 years before. Must-do activity. So much to see and learn. Having a private guide is worth it. Can't imagine being part of a 20-50 person tour group on headsets.

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Hanoi City Tour!
Hanoi City Tour!
Thailand

It was a very nice day of touring Hanoi. We saw a lot but it was relaxing.

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Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

One day at Angkor Wat is not enough. We visited new sites on our 2nd day. There was time available to see another site that I requested. Guide was very knowledgeable.

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