11 day Thailand Review-Bangkok, Chiang Rai/Mai and Ko Samui
Thailand
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Jul 26 - Aug 5, 2026
Overall, the trip was truly amazing, and we really appreciated all the thoughtful details and extra touches along the way. The fast-track airport service was fantastic, and we were very impressed with the quality of the hotels throughout the trip. It was clear that a lot of care went into the planning, and our family came home with so many wonderful memories.
A few suggestions for future trips: the Bangkok food tour was a little challenging with such a large group. We would have enjoyed smaller, more local venues rather than Chinatown, which was difficult to navigate with a group of our size.
The Shangri-La Chiang Mai was a wonderful choice for families, and the kids really enjoyed the hotel. However, I would probably recommend dining outside the hotel, as some of the best food we had on the entire trip was at the local restaurants in Chiang Mai. Exploring the local dining scene was definitely one of our highlights. We loved the Melia Koh Samui and the highlight was the speed boat tour and lunch on the beach.
Since we booked so far in advance, we had also hoped our rooms could have been located closer together. With a large family group, having rooms near one another would have made things a little easier.
These are relatively small suggestions in the context of what was truly a fantastic trip. We are so grateful for all the planning, attention to detail, and special touches that went into it. It was an incredibly memorable experience for our entire family, and we really appreciate everything you did to make it so special.
Hotel Reviews
Great rooms and breakfast included. Safe location near walkable stores and eateries.
Design was outstanding. Pre-fix meal was a bit challenging and would have preferred the a la carte service.
Stay was nice, great location, pool and spa. Buffet dinner was not good.
Activity Reviews
Best overall and guide was crew were great.
Floating market was not great, never actually purchased food as we floated. Lunch place was not ideal.
Was a bit too long.
Bam was amazing as were the guides at the Eco Valley.
Pad thai location was amazing, the crowds and china town were not ideal.
Bam was an amazing guide.
