Thailand Travel Agents

Kelly did an outstanding job of planning our trip, answering questions, offering suggestions, and resolving problems. She adeptly stayed on top of all details and kept us well informed of our daily itinerary. We truly appreciate her efforts and responsiveness and helping make our trip hassle free and an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Reviews

Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18

Bankok

Hotel was nothing special. Breakfast was subpar compared to other hotels we stayed at in Thailand. Good location but rooms are small. Mini kitchen is nice along with complimentary beverages. Couldn't properly control air conditioning. But staff was pleasant.

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Couldn't properly control air conditioner.

Smile Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai

Great place! Highly recommended!

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Panan Krabi Resort

Krabi

Excellent stay. Great location!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Beverages should be complimentary in room as with other hotels.

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong

Phuket

Grat location. Excellent stay. Great breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour

Bangkok

Great way to see Bangkok.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It's a lot of driving.

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Luxury Cruise with Dinner on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

Bangkok

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Full Day Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Bangkok

Long drive. Probably not worth seeing Railway market. But floating market was fun.

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Need better options.

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Long, long drive.

Thailand was never really on my list to go to until I started watching Thai dramas. It was one of the best ways to learn about Thailand a places I would want to visit if I ever went. Tina was very proactive in making sure that places I want to visit and see was able to be on my itinerary.

As I started to research my Thailand trip, what I ran into for tours was they only went north or south. I wanted to go north, but end my trip in the south. Kimkim was able to accommodate that. I started in Bangkok able to see many famous sites while my tour guide explained much of the history of Bangkok and Ayutthaya. As Thailand has over 35,000 temples, I definitely saw my fair share of ones that are still used and ones that are ancient ruins. My first dinner in Thailand was so delicious that I still talk about how it became the perfect Thai dish to start my time in Bangkok.

My Thai dramas did not disappoint as I left Bangkok and headed to Kanchanaburi. Tina planned for us to take the train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi leading us to travel Thailand with planes, trains, and automobiles. It was good to try, but definitely would not want to do it again. Long train rides with no a/c and comfortable seats is something that I could skip next time. While doing research around Kanchanaburi, I was able to visit a mineral springs and spa letting me get my first Thai massage. Tina was able to build that into my itinerary. After Kanchanaburi, we headed up to Chiang Rai, then to Chiang Mai, and I finished my time in Phuket.

I am so glad Tina was able to add Chiang Rai to my trip so I could see the White Temple and Blue Temple. They were on my list, but I had no idea that my introduction to Chiang Rai was because of the two temples. My cousin and I were able to capture wonderful photos of both temples and take in the beauty of these unique temples. We next went to Singha Park. I guess I didn't know what to expect, but we loved riding around in the golf cart seeing the banana trees, flowers, tea fields, etc. We were also able to stop at the cafe and have a couple of tea. It was a wonderful surprise on our trip and a place I would recommend to go. We also had an amazing hot pot at the night market.

We next headed off to Chiang Mai. Many of my Thai dramas would visit/talk about Chiang Mai, the capital of the north. What an interesting and beautiful city to see and explore! I had to make sure I got a photo with one of the standing gates leading to the best night market we visited in Thailand. I liked it even more than the one in Bangkok. They had an amazingly large food stall area with traditional Thai dancers, music, etc. We also were able to try some duran while visiting a food market during the day. Some of the many highlights to our northern adventure was visiting the Karen hill tribe and stopping at Srinehru School of Coffee where they teach the elementary school children how to make coffee. As they grow the beans at the site, we were able to taste a fresh bean coffee. We ended our last day in Chiang Mai with a visit to an elephant sanctuary. I was contacted by Tina that the one they were going to send us to unfortunately was under construction, but she was able to arrange for another sanctuary. It was so fun to visit the elephants, we also had a baby elephant to see and touch! It was a wonderful experience and I'm glad Tina was able to find us a sanctuary to visit.

As I finished in Chiang Mai, it was time to move on to Phuket. I will say, Phuket was not one of my favorite parts of my trip, but I think some of that is based on beaches not always being a place I want to visit. Staying in Patong area wasn't an interesting part of my trip. But when I headed to Old Phuket for a day, I definitely felt Old Phuket was a place I would have loved to stay in. I loved the atmosphere of Old Phuket, plus being around the Sino-Portuguese buildings made for great photo opportunities. The cooking class I was able to attend gave me an opportunity to learn to make some very known Thai food. I can't wait to try to make it at home.

Overall, my trip was worth the cost and I will use Kimkim again to plan a trip to visit other parts of Asia including the eastern part of Thailand.

Hotel Reviews

The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG

Bangkok

The only good thing about this hotel was location--right next to Chinatown--and breakfast. I was given a room at the end of the hall giving me a large room. However, the bed was incredibly uncomfortable leading me to not sleeping well and the scent of cannabis in the hallway displeased me and gave me a headache. Overall, I do not recommend this hotel until they change the mattresses for someone to be able to sleep comfortably.

Authenticity & Character

I will say again the mattresses making sleep uncomfortable.

Location

Being right next to Chinatown, I was able to walk and get delicious food.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Not have the smell of cannabis lingering throughout the hallway.

Nak Nakara Hotel

Chiang Rai

The character of this hotel reminded us we were staying in Thailand. Especially when we came back from dinner and found a lizard welcoming us back. Thankfully the staff was able to wrangle the lizard out so we could go to bed. The size of room was comfortable and accommodated 2 twin beds well.

Authenticity & Character

Meeting a lizard on our first night was definitely an interesting experience.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

The room being a good size and also the bathroom.

Oceanfront Beach Resort

Phuket

As someone who isn't a beach person or party atmosphere, overall, the location of the hotel wasn't something I would go visit again. I was never able to catch the shuttle to Patong area leading me to have to pay a taxi every place. As Phuket is hard to navigate, going any place, even just what one would assume to be a quick drive, became long and tedious. The bed was comfortable. The room was nicely decorated. The amenities at the hotel were nice. Overall, it was just the location that has me rate the hotel what I rated.

Authenticity & Character

It was nice and the breakfast was good

Location

Being in the Patong area ended up not being a place that I was interested in.

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U Inchantree Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi

U Inchantree was a cute hotel right next to the River Kwai. I will say the room we stayed in was very tiny for 2 people to stay in. The beds were comfortable and breakfast every morning started the day on the right foot. Overall, we did like the hotel, but the tiny room was difficult to navigate.

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Loved being right on the River Kwai and having breakfast in the morning with views.

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Again, the room was very small for 2 twin beds and 2 people.

Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)

Chiang Mai

The hotel was nicely situated with lots of character. The staff was friendly and the room we stayed in was very comfortable with comfortable beds.

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Activity Reviews

Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour

Bangkok

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Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya

Thailand

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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

This ended up being one of the best experiences I had while in Thailand. It made my time in Phuket at least worth visiting so I could do the canoe. We had an interesting experience as when we were going to light the Loy Krathong, it was pouring down rain. The main guide said that the staff was willing to canoe us to the cave so that we could light the basket for those that wanted to go. As I knew this was a once in a lifetime chance, I decided to go ahead with having the staff member paddle us to the cave. Even though I was soaked, I loved having the opportunity to experience it. Throughout the day, the places we were canoed to were breathtaking and we were able to enjoy the sites. Finally, the food that the company provided definitely sent you back with a full stomach of good meals throughout the day. I cannot recommend this experience enough.

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Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Bangkok

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Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!

Phuket

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Exploring Chaing Rai in a Day!

Thailand

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Welcome to Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai

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Elephant Nature Park Visit

Chiang Mai

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Welcome to Bangkok!

Bangkok

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KimKim planned the perfect trip for my husband and me to travel to Thailand. It was the perfect mix of historical tours, cultural and culinary experiences, wildlife and nature excursions, and beach relaxation. Loved everything they planned for us in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.

The trip itinerary was well suited to our preferences, interests and needs. Tina did a fantastic job with selecting tours, sights and experiences that highlighted all Thailand has to offer. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Mui was excellent. Hong by Starlight was an exceptional experience. Truly memorable.
The accommodations were stellar. Great locations, clean, and delicious breakfasts.
Tina was quick to respond to my questions and maintained strong communication leading up to and during our vacation, We had one minor situation arise. Tina resolved the issue quickly and without incident. I was thankful for her prompt attentiveness. I would absolutely book through KimKim again, and recommend Tina!

Hilda was very knowledgeable and kind. She had suggestions on places to go and things to do during our free time. Highly recommend Hilda.

Hotel Reviews

Sabai Sabai Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Hotel staff is very nice. Only complaint is the beds are very hard.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walkable to old town

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Very hard bed

Baan Samui Resort

Surat Thani

Super sweet staff always willing to help or a answer questions. Big storm broke the elevator and we were on the 3rd floor. Also, shower would go get super hot for no reason. Breakfast was great! Best breakfast during our 12 day 3 hotel trip.

Authenticity & Character

Cute garden area

Location

Close to mall, resturants and spas.

Staff

Kitchen staff was super nice

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Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18

Bankok

Nice staff Limited choices on breakfast. Very large rooms with nice beds.

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Close to the metro but not the markets.

Staff

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Best rooms

Activity Reviews

Full Day Elephant Nature Park Tour (Join-in)

Chiang Mai

This activity was amazing. Thor our tour guys was fun and knowledgeable. We had a small group with us and everyone was laughing and enjoying the moment. You can really tell these elephants are well cared for.

Quality of Experience

Memories for a life time.

Food

Homemade Chiang Mai thai dish was delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Funny, caring and make sure you are enjoying yourself.

Transport

Half Day Fun Cooking Experience With a Local Lanna Family

Chiang Mai

Very welcoming! Learning a lot about the Lenna family. Participated in a spiritual giving. So much yummy food. After cooking everything the family gives you a gift and all the recipes for the dishes you made.

Quality of Experience

The Lenna family.

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Create and Release Floating Lanterns & Riverside Dinner

Chiang Mai

Wasn't what I expected. We made lanterns for the water goddess at a resturants. The resturant was on the water. Food was good and it had locals and music play.

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Koh Phangan Sunset Cruise by Chantara Junk (Join-in basis)

Koh Samui

Trip was canceled due to storms.

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