Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

We absolutely loved Mr. Betty and Mui during our time in Thailand. They made it personal and were just so easy to get along with.

Hoa did an incredible job planning a two week trip to Thailand for us! She was very kind and patient with us during the planning process and gave us her opinion on different trip options. While in Thailand, our guides Pom and Ying were very knowledgable and made sure we had a great experience. This was the trip of a lifetime!

Tina did a great job It was a very good trip. Hotels and schedule were all nice. It was very affordable but still top rate!

Hotel Reviews

Veranda Lodge Hua Hin

Hua Hin

Lots of character. On the beach , clean great for the price

Authenticity & Character

Original design. Trees

Location

Can’t get closer to the beach

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hanoi Matilda Hotel

Hanoi

Great lication

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the center of old town

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Signature Cruise

Hanoi

Great food. Clean

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

One night is plenty

Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa

Hoi An

Great location

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

M Village Hotel Ton That Dam

Ho Chi Minh

Great location

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Cu Chi Tunnel visit

Ho Chi Minh City

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I’m

Transport

A lot of waiting around in Thailand, as it felt like I was passed on from one group to the next. Having said that, Jeab was fabulous, helped with so many things, including reservations and recommendations. All my excursions were great.

To start out, I had 10 people for our travel group! Who really wants to book for everyone single-handed????? NOT I. I’ve never traveled with a “tour” Itinerary and Was Hesitant to book it initially. Our coordinator Tina (a Thailand based travel agent) with Kim Kim went above and beyond my requests.
I had an idea of what I wanted to do with the group and Tina helped me arrange everything and then some.
We started in Bangkok, Thailand and ended in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. For the amount of US dollars we spent for the entire trip (a little under $2100 US dollars per person) it included 14 nights lodging, 15 breakfasts, three in-country local flights, airport transfers, and 9 excursions with pick-up+drop off from the hotel!!! Crazy affordable for American standards!
The service staff in all places went above and beyond! Not only were they so prideful about their jobs, but they were happy to provide the services that the job required of them. From the airport greeters to the hotel concierge to the tour guide guides etc, everyone had big grins on their faces when in contact with us. Those were greatly appreciated after a long day of traveling. Whenever I had questions about/before/during the trip, I was put at ease with Tina’s answers and solutions. I 98% trust Kim Kim for my future group travels (there’s always a little window for margin of errors LOL) and will use them again. Again, THANKS TINA!!!

I would only recommend spending a little more money for lodging in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City when going to Vietnam. Their 4-star ratings do not compare to our American 4-star ratings. The Veranda Lodge in Hua Hin, Thailand, The LaLuna Hotel/Spa in Hoi Anh, Vietnam and The Signature Cruise Line for Bai Tu Long Bay, Vietnam were cute, spacious, and located centrally for easy access to eateries and shopping. Those three lodgings had the most amazing breakfast buffets! All very convenient when having 10 people in your group! For hotels, I Google map searched the location and viewed most recent reviews. That definitely helped with deciding on which hotel to stay with if I hadn’t agreed to whatever Tina had chose for us.

Hotel Reviews

Hanoi Matilda Hotel

Hanoi

Very small rooms. The breakfast buffet was below mediocre with little seating room. Awesome location, and five star to service staff.!

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Signature Cruise

Hanoi

We did the 2-Day. It was nice to have an extra day of relaxing, but pretty much the same landscape everywhere. The one day excursion was definitely a great experience. The first night’s dinner was amazing! The second night’s dinner was horrible, not edible whatsoever- A lot of not fresh squid and overcooked barbecue ribs (weird combo for sure).

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Location

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Cleanliness & Comfort

M Village Hotel Ton That Dam

Ho Chi Minh

This hotel has a great location, but because it is in the heart of HCMC, it is very loud. WE ONLY GOT 2 TO 3 HOURS OF MILD CITY NOISE FOR SLEEP and that is with my earplugs in. The buffet is more of a “deluxe continental breakfast” for American Standards. The hotel staff were excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lots of space in the room, but could definitely use more storage amenities.

Veranda Lodge Hua Hin

Hua Hin

The Veranda Lodge in Hua Hin was really nice, cute, and quaint, almost like a mom-and-pop hotel. It wasn't corporate-owned, and the service was top-notch.

Activity Reviews

Lantern boat ride on Hoai River

Hoi An

The lantern boat ride in Hoi An was disappointing. The river was already nasty so adding more pollution with paper candle lanterns seemed pointless as they just sink and pollute further. Although people were sweet and kind, this wasn't an activity we would repeat.

Exploring the Mekong Delta!

Ho Chi Minh City

The Mekong Delta tour felt more like a marketing scheme than an authentic experience. We expected to visit countryside farms but were met with a series of sales pitches. The fruit also wasn't freshly harvested like we expected.

Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 3

Bai Tu Long Bay

The three-day cruise could have been better done in two days. The first two days offered kayaking and hiking, but the third day was mostly repetitive with little to do. The second night's dinner was disappointing and not edible, despite a fantastic dinner the first night.

Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!

Thailand

The Hanoi city tour with food tasting was a great experience. Although we weren't expecting a historical walking tour, it was informative and our guide was wonderful. The food tour part was also impressive.

Vietnamese Cooking Class in Saigon!

Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnamese cooking class was wonderful. Our chef was phenomenal, and everyone provided excellent service. There were no complaints at all, and it was a delightful experience.

It was our first time traveling to Asia, and my husband, 14 year old daughter and I couldn't have had a better time. I cannot overstate how amazing our trip was and it was all because of Kimkim!
Before our trip, our planner, Lacey, made it easy. It was like choose your own adventure where every option was the best!
All of our local guides were friendly and helpful, and always on time. The hotels, the flights, the meals and tours were all wonderful! We had 12 days in Thailand - 4 in Phuket, 4 in Chiang Mai, and 2 in Bangkok (plus travel days). We went on two boat tours, saw islands, kayaked and snorkeled, spent a day with elephants, hiked to a waterfall, white water rafted (with elephants in the river!), toured the floating market, the railway market, night markets, tuktuks, and more. Any question I had was answered promptly by Lacey or a local guide. Absolutely wonderful!!

Our guides were amazing! We truly appreciated the care Michelle gave us while in Singapore. I especially appreciated the escort from the airport to the hotel. And the escort back to the airport AND the front desk of the airport. Michelle even helped us with our bag issues at the airport counter. We enjoyed the private tours and Michelle's thorough knowledge of the country was evident,
The hotels were perfectly matched for our taste.
The adventures in Thailand were also well matched for our family. We loved Phuket and Phi Phi. The private guide in Bangkok was excellent. He met all of our needs and also escorted us to and from the airport.
Elena, thank you for planning a fun, adventurous and high end trip.

Hotel Reviews

Carlton Hotel Singapore

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Naka Phuket

Phuket

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Sukhothai Bangkok

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Half-day Singapore City Tour

Singapore

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Green Elephant Sanctuary Park - Morning visit

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We have had the most amazing trip through Thailand, courtesy of Lacey at Kim Kim and the local team at Exotic Voyages she used.
Lacey's helpfulness, advice and skill enabled us to plan a truly bespoke trip and from the moment we landed at Bangkok airport until our departure in Chiang Rai, the entire 15 days were perfect.
Our transport, hotels, excursions, meals and more were excellent... and both Toto and Bam, our guides in central and northern Thailand respectively were incredible.
Their knowledge, friendliness, humour and companionship have made everything truly memorable.
And of course, Lacey's planning and patience throughout has been hugely appreciated.
This is our third time using Kimkim now, having done trips in Greece, Colombia and Thailand with them.
We will definitely use them again!!

Kien did an AMAZING job planning this trip. It was exactly the right balance of what we wanted - cultural experiences balanced with nature activities and of course, some time to relax at one of Thailand's beautiful islands. We went back and forth a few times to tweak the specific details; Kien's guidance was incredibly valuable. For instance, I had never heard of Pai and wouldn't have included it on my list of places to see. I wasn't sure what to expect and was even second guessing if it was worth the extra travel time for such a short stay - turns out, it was probably our favorite day of our entire trip!

Trip highlights/favorites:
Lunch overlooking a beautiful canyon (feet literally dangling over the edge!) visiting the Black Lahu tribe
Elephant sanctuary
Private long tail boat - and lunch! - experience in Krabi

Honestly, it was hard to pick just 3 - every day had at least one thing that was truly memorable.

I've never used a travel agent to book any trip before and was a little nervous about the logistics. Kien was very patient and walked me through everything. Everyone - drivers, guides, etc. - showed up EXACTLY when they were supposed to and we had no issue at all. Special thanks to our fantastic guides Scotty (Grand Palace, Wat Arun), Tony (floating and train markets), and Noi (the north including Pai). Our drivers were all extremely courteous and generous with fresh, cold water which was much appreciated.

Hotel Reviews

Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

Great location right on the Sky Train line. Nice rooms and a good buffet breakfast

Authenticity & Character

Nice clean modern hotel

Location

Right on the Sky Train

Staff

Very nice - could have been more helpful with concierge-type recommendations (restaurants, etc.)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Reverie Siam Resort

Mae Hong Son

Beautiful hotel - felt very 1920's but updated. Beautiful grounds.

Authenticity & Character

Felt very authentic and full of character/charm

Location

Not walking distance to Pai walking street but the hotel's golf cart shuttle was super convenient and only took 5 minutes to get to/from town.

Staff

Very accommodating - from "breakfast to go" to never having to wait more than a few minutes for a shuttle pickup, they were great. They even stayed later than normal to pick our kids up in town after New Year's Eve! (Shuttle usually ends at 11 - they picked up at 12:30!)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable room though our room had an issue with humidity. We were only there 2 nights but everything started to feel very damp.

Aksara Heritage

Chiang Mai

GREAT location in Chiang Mai. Hotel was very pretty and pool area was great.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful and charming architecture

Location

Centrally located in the old city. Easy to get a tuk tuk or sontaeg to other parts of town.

Staff

Very accommodating whether it was holding our luggage on check-out day or arranging "breakfast to go". Very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Amari Vogue Krabi

Beautiful property right on a nice stretch of beach. Perfect if you are looking for quiet and don't mind a slightly longer ride into town which was exactly what we wanted.

Authenticity & Character

Truly beautiful property with lovely architectural details.

Location

Beautiful stretch of beach. Didn't mind being "away" from the center of town - actually preferred it!

Staff

VERY accommodating and friendly staff! We weren't leaving until 5pm on our check out day. We had to leave the room by noon but they arranged for us to shower that later afternoon (after enjoying the pool/beach for the afternoon) in a vacant room which was extremely convenient and generous of them. Also, probably the best brunch we had the entire trip!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hidden Local Beliefs

Bangkok

Great tour of the Grand Palace with lots of interesting facts. We really enjoyed going to the meditation center to present offerings and learn more about Buddhism. Wat Arun is beautiful. And our guide picked a great local place for lunch. Scotty was great - knowledgeable and very friendly!

Quality of Experience

Scotty was great - gave really great/interesting information and was very friendly

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

The food was great! Chinatown can be a crazy, crowded and intimidating place so it was nice having our guide there to do the ordering, securing tables, etc. I didn't love all the food though I appreciate that some were Michelin starred despite being "street food". It was nice to try a mix of things.

Quality of Experience

Food

LOVED the duck with noodles and sauce and the donuts with pandan custard. Two of us loved the hot pepper soup.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Railway Market & Floating Markets: The Unique Way of Living

Bangkok

Our guide Tony gave great information not just on the markets but on Thailand in general. He also helped us pick some great entrees for lunch (it can be hard to know what to order when you're not familiar with a more local menu). The train market was fun and different. The floating market is VERY touristy - I was glad that we took a boat to get there and then walked through it since the canal in the market was packed. Amphawa market was just ok.

Quality of Experience

Food

Tony gave us great suggestions of what to order at lunch since we were overwhelmed by all the choices.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Bangkok - Flight to Chiang Mai - Transfer to Pai

Thailand

Flight was great. Met Noi at the airport for the long drive to Pai. I wasn't sure if our short stay was worth the long, potentially nauseating drive but it really was - we loved Pai! The restaurant we stopped at was more expensive than most and had a very long wait for the food. The restaurant itself had beautiful grounds and a great gift shop but the food was not worth the price or the long wait - it meant getting to the hotel a lot later than expected and rearranging some of our schedule. (We did the canyon instead of hot springs but opted not to stay for the full sunset because we hadn't even been to our hotel at that point and were getting tired.)

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Other than the not so great suggestion for lunch, Noi was really great and helpful. Mr. Thoy was a great driver - that is NOT an easy drive!!!

Transport

Comfortable van, especially for such a difficult drive. Mr. Thoy always had fresh cold water for us.

Sai Ngam Hot Spring

Pai

We changed our itinerary to do this on the day we did the cave instead of the day we arrived in Pai (again because of the long lunch we had - it just made more sense). The water is more of a "warm spring" than a "hot spring" - it was cool to see and soak for a few minutes but it wouldn't have been terrible if we had swapped this activity out with something else in the area.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pai - Sunrise at Yuan Lai Viewpoint - Bamboo Rafting at Tham Lod Cave - Ban Jabo Village - Sai Ngam Hot Spring

Pai

This was SO worth the early wake up time!!! The sunrise was really special, the cave was fun but the highlight was Ban Jabo village. Lunch was amazing - the food was my son's favorite meal of the trip and the view/experience of eating overlooking the canyon with our feet dangling off the edge was amazing. This might just be everyone's favorite day in Pai. We did the sunset at the canyon tour the day before but didn't stay for the actual sunset.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

So fun to see the elephants up close and get to feed/bathe them.

Quality of Experience

Food

The lunch provided was just ok. By the time we got back to CM, we were hungry so went out for a second lunch.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff at the sanctuary were great. Our driver (who drove us throughout Pai and Chiang Mai and was fantastic) went the wrong way twice and had trouble finding the place.

Transport

Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner

Chiang Mai

Very cool! We loved the actual cooking part but also really enjoyed the home tour and learning more about Lanna culture. The appetizers they gave us before we started cooking were amazing.

Quality of Experience

Food

The food was incredible! It was nice to learn how to make some traditional favorites but also to make some things we hadn't tried before. And the appetizers they provided us with were fantastic!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very informative and entertaining guide.

Transport

Discover Ao Nang Paradise & Sunset by Private Longtail Boat

Krabi

SUCH a great day!! Traveling these islands is a popular Krabi activity. We saw many larger boats with 20-30 people on them and we would not have enjoyed being on a boat like that. Having it be a private boat experience definitely increased our enjoyment of the activity.

Quality of Experience

Food

A fantastic private meal on the beach!!! The staff did a great job setting everything up and it was delicious! Snacks at sunset were on the small side so pack one of two other snacks of your your own choice (from a 7-11 which can be found all over!).

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was friendly but a little hard to understand. But given that it was mostly a beach day, there wasn't much need of explanations!

Transport

The boat was great and we really enjoyed it being just the 4 of us (plus staff) on the boat.

Half-Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane

Krabi

Beautiful scenery. Not too challenging physically.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Henry was great and also suggested a great local place for lunch.

Transport

Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture

Chiang Mai

We didn't actually do this - we did a tour of Doi Suthep instead. Would have loved to do this trip if we had more time!

Tina helped plan an excellent trip. She took care of every detail.
In Bangkok, the private temple and Chinatown tours with Leena were fantastic.
Our stay in Phuket was also great. Loved the elephant sanctuary and kayaking adventure.
Will be happy to use Kimkim again in the future.

We had great guides in Chiang Mai. The hotel accommodations were beautiful and suited us well. The meals were fantastic and the transportation was on time and helpful. Overall a great experience!

Lena and Q were our 2 Guides. Lena in Bangkok and Q in Chiang Mai. Both spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable of the Temples and history of Thailand.

Hotel Reviews

Century Park Hotel

Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Nice hotel, good quality of finishes. The gym was a little small and the pool was mostly in the shade in December but the people were nice and helpful with anything we needed. The included breakfast had plenty of options and the food was excellent.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was finished with nice stone finishes and custom woodwork throughout.

Location

Reasonably close to the temples we went to see which was helpful due to the Bangkok traffic.

Staff

The staff spoke fluent English and were always very helpful whenever we had a problem to solve.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was very clean and kept up, the beds and towels were always clean and replaced when we returned.

Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)

Chiang Mai

The hotel is hidden behind an unassuming large wall with a door at the entrance but once you enter there were wood finishes, a large, raised courtyard with water features on the ground level and ponds surround the platform. The pool was nice but shallow and the bar/restaurant were next to the pool. The staff was always very helpful.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were oversized with a king bed and a very large couch, chair and table. The bathroom had an oversized tub and the shower was large enough for 3 people.

Location

The location is near the airport and was within walking distance to the Saturday Night Market and the Sunday Market which were both fun to shop and walk around. Temples were close and easily accessible but the Elephant sanctuaries were around an hour and a half away.

Staff

The staff was very helpful when asked for walking directions, restaurants or different food choices.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was always clean, the beds were comfortable and when we returned at the end of the day the bed was made, and the towels were replaced.

Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach

Phuket

This hotel is right on the sand/ocean. Our room had unobstructed ocean/beach views with surrounding bay views. There is a rooftop deck with a bar, happy hour food, a pool table and some games. The restaurant breakfast was excellent with many choices of food with everything I tried being very tasty.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was built with quality materials and was kept up nicely. The pool is shoulder deep at its deepest and has a kid wading pool area and stone finishes.

Location

For the Kamala Beach area this hotel, in my opinion, is located as perfect as it gets. The hotel is located at the North end of the beach with no other hotels to one side. The hotel is located right on the sand with swimming in the waste to shoulder deep water directly out front. The sand is fine without larger rocks (further down the beach there were some larger more coarse sand areas. The hotel is walking distance to the Kamala Beach town or an easy taxi ride into town. Many of the rooms are not on the water and do not have ocean views and are built further back from the beach but within an easy walk.

Staff

Had a little problem when we first arrived with our second room (our adult kids shared a room) and hoped it would be closer to our room. The receptionist was not very helpful but as it turns out there were no other rooms near us available.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was always clean, and the bed made when we returned. Towels were always replaced by the time we returned from our travels.

Activity Review

Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat

Phuket

This was a little too touristy with the first stop at an island that you have to pay to use a chair and the bathroom. The snorkeling was only a small portion of the tour, should have been longer. Everywhere we went there were hundreds of tourists and boats, this was a very commercialized tour.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Overall, we had a fantastic trip. Kelli was very attentive and responsive to our questions and in helping us plan this trip.
Overall, the individual guides that we had in the different cities were quite good. The biggest issue with the guides is that their English was often very difficult to understand. I don't know if Kim Kim is able to choose specific guides but in the past we have had guides in other countries who we could understand much more easily.
On a positive note, all the accommodations we stayed in were extremely nice. Kim Kim, arranged for people to meet us at the airport and at the boat after a two day trip down the Mekong River, which was very helpful.
We did a cooking activity in both Chiang Mai and in Laos, which Kelli arranged and both were wonderful. We also loved the rice farming center in Luang Prabang. We visited many temples in both countries, which were extremely beautiful. All the guides seemed knowledgeable. They took us for lunches which were included in many of the day trips, and the food was generally excellent. At the end of our trip, we wanted to go birding and Kelly connected us with a guide who was reasonably knowledgeable about birds, and sent us to an area which attracts many bird watchers. In addition, he found local guides that accompanied us on the birdwatching trips, and we saw many species of birds and were even lucky enough to catch a wonderful sighting of a gibbon family on the last day.
The reason for four rather than five stars is somewhat complicated. I think that the biggest problem was that it seemed that Kelli had not experienced some of the activities which were arranged . For example, we had a bicycle trip planned in Luang Prahbang but part of it would have taken place on a very busy road and part of it would've taken place on an extremely hilly Road, probably beyond our physical capability. so we skipped it but had already paid. We substituted this with one of our favorite experiences which we found on our own -- learning about silk weaving which is a local craft. Also, some of the activities in Thailand were extremely touristy like the market train, which we would've preferred to skip. and and Visiting the "Karen tribe" in Chiang Rai; it seemed like the the women were on display and afterwards we read controversial discussions "on line " about the way these women are treated in Thailand.
This was our third time using Kim Kim travel and I'm not sure if I will use them again. The main reason is their lack of transparency about costs and the mixed experience I've had with finding someone who really understands the kind of activities we really want. Additionally, KimKim is really a "middle man" and hired another tour operator, which we could have done directly and paid for one less layer.

We had a wonderful trip to Thailand and Laos! The local guides were generally attentive and informative and communication between Kelly and them was quite good. The bookings for activities and accommodations were, with one exception, very good. Logistics were handled professionally and were generally seamless .

Activity Reviews

Full Day Chiang Rai Tour with White Temple & Karen Hill Tribe

Chiang Rai

I think the visit to the Karen. Village was exploitative and would not recommend it’ll

Half Day Fun Cooking Experience With a Local Lanna Family

Chiang Mai

Lots of fun, informative and delicious

Take the Mekong River Cruise to Luang Prabang (Join-in)

Thailand

Relaxing and beautiful . The food was great, too

Full Day Wat Xieng Thong and Night Market Tour

Luang Prabang

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Attentive, knowledgeable , friendly

Half Day Lao Cooking Class

Luang Prabang

Fun, we prepared a great lunch

Bangkok - Khokkham - Laem Pakpia - Kaeng Krachan -Day 1

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Long day; excellent birding. Knowledgeable. Guide

Kaeng Krachan National Park - the summit area of Panoen Thung- Day 2

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Great birding

Quality of Experience

Kaeng Krachan National Park to Bangkrang Camp Ground area - Day 3

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Saw A scopes owl and a family of gibbons!!

Quality of Experience

Half day Local Farm Visit and Kuang Si Waterfall

Luang Prabang

I had an absolutely fantastic experience with this trip and the tour operator, Mint. The booking platform was exceptional—intuitive, seamless, and incredibly helpful at every step. It made the entire process of booking, communicating, and checking details so easy, which really set the tone for a stress-free trip.

What I appreciated most was how they took the time to understand exactly what I wanted to do. They used that as the foundation to design an itinerary that perfectly brought my vision to life. The attention to detail and thoughtfulness in planning made the entire experience feel tailored and personal.

The detailed notes provided were incredibly helpful, making it simple to know exactly where to be and what to expect throughout the journey. I truly appreciated how organized and thoughtful everything was.

The trip itself was incredible, and all the guides and drivers were absolutely wonderful. They went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and well taken care of at all times. Their professionalism and friendliness really enhanced the experience.

Although I didn’t meet Mint personally, the coordination and effort behind the scenes were outstanding. If I’m ever in Southeast Asia again, I wouldn’t hesitate to book with them. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a smooth, well-organized, and unforgettable adventure!

Hotel Reviews

Nak Nakara Hotel

Chiang Rai

Brilliant location, massive room, great service and good gym & pool.

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Wienglakor Hotel

Very very tired hotel on the edge of a main road. Needs some TLC. Good size room.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Wa Lee Phuchifa

No heater which was a shame in winter, also leaking shower. No toilet paper either.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

De Chai The Deco Hotel

Great location, massive room, great staff service, very clean and modern. Basic gym, but still usable..

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Bangkok!

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

The guide was amazing, she was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore Phimai Historical Park!

Nakhon Ratchasima

Totally worth going off the beaten track to learn about this site.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome to Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lampang City & Temples Trip!

Lampang

This was an experience...

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit White Temple and Blue Temple!

Chiang Rai

White Temple totally worth it!.even men the artist which was extraordinary.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was the best!

Transport

Hiking to Phu Chi Fa Mountain!

Chiang Rai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide made the trip what it was, I will never forget him.

Transport

Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!

Chiang Mai

One of the best experiences of my life. Will never ever forget it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group

Chiang Mai

Very skeptical about doing a cooking class, but 100% totally worth it! Brilliant teacher and small group.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Trip was a little rushed... But fine.... could have done with more knowledge on the history of the hill tribes etc.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We visited three cities in Thailand and the Kimkim team did a great job with accommodation, transportation and tour guides. The drivers and guides were professional and friendly, and showed us the key spots that we had time for. We were able to adjust the tour planning to see what we wanted to and also stay in the hotels that we wanted. Our short vacation in Thailand was great largely due to our Kimkim team.

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.

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Couldn't properly control air conditioner.

Smile Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai

Great place! Highly recommended!

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Panan Krabi Resort

Krabi

Excellent stay. Great location!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

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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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour

Bangkok

Great way to see Bangkok.

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Food

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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.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Long, long drive.

I will definitely recommend Kimkim for a hassle-free itinerary and trip planning that takes the stress off your mind. The person assigned to me Mint, went out of her way to accommodate my needs and even helped to add on extra locations (at no extra cost) to the itinerary while I was ON the trip! This level of customer service is really appreciated!

The service provided by the local tour companies sourced by Kimkim were also really accommodating and helpful! The drivers (Mr Chin in Bangkok, didnt catch my Chiang Rai driver's name unfortunately) and guides - Lina in Bangkok and Day in Chiang Rai were also really good! The hotels booked for us (family of 5, 4 adults and 1 child) were clean, lovely properties with staff that really attended to you well.

I am already planning where to go next year and will definitely engage Kimkim to do my planning and booking for me!

Thank you!!

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.

Staff

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.

Location

Staff

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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Cleanliness & Comfort

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.

Authenticity & Character

Location

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

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

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.