Fantastic Two Weeks in Thailand
Thailand | Dec 23 - Jan 5, 2026

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Kristy L.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026

From beginning to end our travel experience was incredible thanks to Hoa and our guides and drivers in Thailand. From our arrival in Chiang Mai to dropping off our son at Semester at Sea at the end of our trip in Bangkok every detail was accounted for and every accommodation made for our unique circumstance. We encountered delays at the beginning of our trip because of weather in San Francisco forcing us to miss our connection and delaying our arrival in Thailand one full day. Within hours of receiving our news, Hoa had rearranged our itinerary to ensure we missed not a single moment we had planned, including changing our in country flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. I just cannot overstate the level of detail and consideration that was put into our travel plan by Hoa and the team. Ying, our guide in Chiang Mai, was knowledgeable and just such a joy to spend time with. It was fun getting to know her city, her cultural and even her personally. Each hotel in Chiang Mai, Krabi, Bangkok and Kanchanaburi captured the vibe of the place we were in and added to our overall experience. Hoa really heard us when we expressed our interests and values and aligned our itinerary perfectly. Our guide in Bangkok, Toto, was so much fun! He just has this infectious energy that added great vibes to our overall experience. When my daughter and I started to plan this trip we tried to do it on our own but became quickly overwhelmed. Finding KimKim and working with Hoa were the key to an incredible experience we will never forget!

Hotel Reviews
De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa
Chiang Mai

Great location and really nice rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location and room decor
Location
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Varana Krabi Hotel

Great location and amenities. Very peaceful. Food is a little pricey on site (per Thailand standards) but a great experience overall.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

Location was in an area that was maybe not as family friendly. We did like the atmosphere of the hotel itself and staff were excellent. Also in walking distance to shopping and public transit.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
River Kwai Resotel
Kanchanaburi

Very cool setting but staff was super helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Loved taking the water taxi to and from
Staff
Language proficiency and attitude -- people were not super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Chiang Mai

Ying was super knowledgeable about Buddhism and Thai customs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park
Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park
Chiang Mai

Such a serene and peaceful place. Loved picking the tea and learning the process.

Quality of Experience
Food
Loved the homemade rice cakes
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

Toto went above and beyond to make sure we visited all the temples and got the best views and pictures!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market - Travel to Kanchanaburi
Railway Market & Floating Market - Travel to Kanchanaburi
Thailand

Both markets are so unique and special. Toto gave us great hints on where to shop for the best deals.

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran