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Tina Oo

I love traveling and it's my lifelong passion, and I am happy to share my experiences with fellow travelers. That is the reason I became a travel consultant and never got tired of this routine even after 9 years. Originally from Myanmar, I have seen many beautiful and fascinating places in my country, which I introduced to many clients and am very proud of. Apart from Myanmar, my favorite destinations are Thailand and Bali in Southeast Asia and I am thrilled to be one of the local experts in Thailand. With my years of experience, affection for the destinations, and passion, I know I can make a valuable trip for you and you won’t ever forget what you experience here in Thailand.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialized in most parts of Thailand from the North to Southern islands and East to West border. I love to recommend less tourists yet worth visiting destinations like Mae Salong, Kanchanaburi, Sukhothai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Khao Luang, Khao Sok, Khao Lak, Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Kood, Koh Libong, and Koh Lipe.

Since I mainly focus on sustainable and community-based tourism, I also specialized in activities like homestay, trekking, and hiking, animal welfare activities like bird watching, and elephant care, sustainable activities like plogging and tea plantation, and slow travel activities like yoga, and meditation, and alms giving ceremony. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I didn’t know what I would be doing after I graduated, until the senior year of my master's degree in 2014. My mom wanted me to join her as a teacher when I graduated, but I knew that it was not something I wanted to go for. I think I've been craving to see and experience new places and want to challenge something out of my comfort zone.

At that time, one of my friends was working as a travel guide and she introduced me to the world of tourism. And I found that it was a fantastic career that you travel and get paid for. That was my first encounter with the travel industry and I shortly became part of it as soon as I graduated.

When I started, I joined as an operation executive where I learned to arrange and book everything for clients including checking the routing and problem-solving. This is an important step for me to become a specialist now. Also, problem-solving skill is not something you can easily achieve and I am grateful that I met different people and learned about their unique and diverse nature. Thanks to this, I got the chance to experience every kind of issue and how to deal with it smart. This truly helped me to become a skillful specialist today. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I came to Thailand for the first time, I didn’t know the language or people. Even though I don’t speak Thai, the people here are kind enough to communicate in body language and help me in many different ways. And I was lucky enough to visit Khao Yai together with local friends at that time. Khao Yai is a famous vacation place for Thai people which they always visit during winter time to feel the cold. It is a nearby mountainous area and just a 3-hour drive away from Bangkok.

At first, I was just invited to a family party on Christmas Eve. After the party, they decided to go to Khao Yai the next day spontaneously and invited me to join them. Finally, I ended up sleeping at their house that night. The next day, we drive to Khao Yai through beautiful lanes and colorful trees. I was really surprised that how come they took a stranger like me on their trip because I met them only 2 times before the trip. They took care of me as best they could. I felt warm and thankful for their kindness and it was just an incredible experience that I've ever had in Thailand.

After the trip, I realized that although the choice of destination is important, good experiences matter the most to become a beautiful and memorable trip. And that is the reason I am trying my best to bring every good experience to each destination when I help travelers plan their trips. And I am really really happy when they love it."

Tina is part of the following groups: Thailand Travel Agents, Thailand Luxury Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Tina

Thailand was never really on my list to go to...
Thailand | Oct 25 - Nov 8, 2024

Kate
Kate S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024
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... Read more

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.

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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
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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.

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

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It was nice and the breakfast was good
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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
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok
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Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya
Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya
Thailand
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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
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
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok
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Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!
Phuket
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Exploring Chaing Rai in a Day!
Exploring Chaing Rai in a Day!
Thailand
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Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai
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Elephant Nature Park Visit
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Chiang Mai
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Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok
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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Kate,

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I truly appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful comments. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.

Best,
Tina

A dream come true
Thailand | Nov 26 - Dec 5, 2024

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Alisha H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024
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...
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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!

Hotel Reviews
The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG
Bangkok

Clean. Great location. Breakfast was delicious and fresh. The onsite spa provided excellent manicures, pedicures and massages at very reasonable prices.

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

Great location, clean, lovely gardens, and delicious breakfast.

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Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

Clean with nice amenities. Breakfast selection was vast. Pool was excellent. Awesome shuttle service to Patong beach.

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 12, 2024

Hi Alisha,
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you had a great time here.
I hope to see you and Eva again!
Best,
Tina

We had the most magical honeymoon to Thailand...
Thailand | Nov 9 - Nov 29, 2024

Chris
Chris B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2024
We had the most magical honeymoon to Thailand and Vietnam. Working with Tina was simple, easy and she was very communicative throughout the planning and our arrival into Thailand. All of our tour guides (Leena, Pat, Thuy, Rey) were amazing and definitely enhanced our visit. I fell in love with Thailand after the first day and can’t wait to go back (or move there). The people, the locations, the atmosphere, the food, all top tier. Tina created an amazing itinerary for us, albeit very... Read more

We had the most magical honeymoon to Thailand and Vietnam. Working with Tina was simple, easy and she was very communicative throughout the planning and our arrival into Thailand. All of our tour guides (Leena, Pat, Thuy, Rey) were amazing and definitely enhanced our visit. I fell in love with Thailand after the first day and can’t wait to go back (or move there). The people, the locations, the atmosphere, the food, all top tier. Tina created an amazing itinerary for us, albeit very busy, we wouldn’t have changed it because we got to see so much in such a short time.

Hotel Reviews
TreeHouse Villas Villas Koh Yao Noi Luxury Beach Resort
Thailand

This was our absolute favorite place we stayed during our 3 weeks between Thailand and Vietnam. Very romantic , private treehouse on a small island with a great beach (during high tide). Food was amazing, massages, drinks, accommodations , all excellent. Will definitely be back. I will say this is a very lowkey spot, not much else to do on the resort besides the beach and what the resort offers. There are plenty of excursions to jump off to but we were looking for relaxing time and this was perfect for us

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Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

This hotel was okay. It was clean and the rooms were basic. Staff were very nice. It was pretty far off the beaten path (20 minute walk to the beach, 30 minutes to bangla road (if you’re into that). Traffic was horrendous and it was mostly better to walk everywhere.

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Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An

This hotel wasn’t our favorite. The location wasn’t great , the room was mediocre (not like the picture above). Breakfast was lacking. Front desk staff and door man were very nice. The restaurant and bar staff not so much. I got food poisoning (or something) and my wife tried to bring me some plain bread from the breakfast buffet and she was treated very rudely by the staff. Initially told her no. The front desk then called and apologized. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.

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Hai An Beach Hotel
Da Nang

Great hotel, great location right on the beach. Didn’t have a lot of interaction with the staff other than check in but they were very nice. Room was standard but was okay for 1 night. Breakfast buffet was solid and the bar was nice.

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Rex Hanoi Hotel

Another excellent hotel, with an awesome location in Hanoi. The staff here went above and beyond. The rooms were small and it’s in a bustling area so depending on what time you go to sleep you will probably hear a lot going on outside. My wife didn’t feel like going to breakfast so I told the staff and they made her a nice little to go bag with coffee and pastries and such. Very sweet.

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Athena Cruise
Ha Long Bay

This was probably our 2nd favorite accommodations of our trip (next to the tree house villas in Thailand). Ha long bay is such a sight to see and the cruise is very luxurious. The activities planned, just the cruising around the bay, amazing. Outside of the trip itself, the staff on Athena really make this magical. They were so nice, made a point to talk to you whenever they could. Highly recommend this cruise

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Director Tim, Min, Thor, Kelvin, Megan
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Activity Reviews
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

Leena our guide really made our Bangkok excursions special. This tour was very notable for us as it was our first. We loved it and highly recommend it to get to know the city and the culture

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

Wow! This was so neat to see and participate in. Leena got us a great spot to watch the train come in and sip some coffee. Such a cool area and experience. Highly recommend.

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Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok

Leena our guide really made our Bangkok excursions special. This tour was very notable for us as it was our first. We loved it and highly recommend it to get to know the city and the culture

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Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Chiang Mai

After a few full days days of tours and walking this was so needed. The spa and the staff were top notch. 2 hours went by so fast but was wonderful. This was the start of our massage journey. Many more followed

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A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
Chiang Mai

Pat our guide was very funny and friendly. This was a long day and we didn’t really see a lot, the peak, a couple of pagodas. Doing it again we would probably shorten this day or skip it and spend more time in Chiang Mai. But it was still a nice experience

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Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

What a special day! Getting so much interaction with the elephants , the bamboo float, the village people, the staff. All one of a kind. Highly recommend everything about this

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Romantic BBQ at the Beach!
Romantic BBQ at the Beach!
Ko Yao Noi

The tree house villas on Ko Yao were so inviting , elegant and peaceful. Exactly what we needed to break up all the tours. The romantic beach dinner ended up being so…romantic. Our server made the evening very special. The food was some of the best we had and the evening was just perfect.

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

Do not miss this adventure! A full day of beauty. There are other tours like it I’m sure but we’d do John Gray’s again when we return. The staff as always were so inviting. The activities , the hongs, James Bone island (huge James Bond nerd), Krathong floating, plankton such a cool experience.

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Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Hoi An

This was something to see but I think it’s skippable. The weather for us wasn’t great , it was overly crowded. The cruise was cool and all but it looked just as cool watching from the side.

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Bana Hill Tour
Bana Hill Tour
Hoi An

Unfortunately the weather was terrible (not the tours fault obviously). This place is really unique but it was overly crowded, very foggy (couldn’t even see both hands in one picture). I think with better weather this would be a neat thing to experience and we will try again in the future. Our guide Rey was great and really showed us around and tried to make the day better despite the weather. Would try this tour again

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Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 2)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 2)
Ha Long Bay

This was a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam. A peaceful, relaxing and romantic cruise throughout Ha Long Bay. Can’t say enough about the staff, the food and the activities. Highly recommend this. Also recommend at least doing 2 nights. Everyone on our cruise that did 1 night said they wished they would have done 2. Not sure about the other cruise lines as there were many but Athena ships looked the nicest, at least the exteriors. Food and drinks were all great

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

Thuy our guide was fabulous! We started the day with a walking tour around old quarter. We stopped and tried so many local foods that were all delicious. She pointed us in the right direction for Pho dinner. The puppet show was unique and we really enjoyed it

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Hanoi City Tour!
Hanoi City Tour!
Thailand

Again, Thuy our guide made this day amazing. We saw so many different areas around Hanoi and she even made some changes so we could see the railway market and the trains arrival (which in my opinion was better than Bangkoks railway market). Thuy found us a great spot to have a drink and get a front line view of the arriving train. Hanoi was such a cool city, can’t wait to go back

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Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 1)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 1)
Ha Long Bay

This was a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam. A peaceful, relaxing and romantic cruise throughout Ha Long Bay. Can’t say enough about the staff, the food and the activities. Highly recommend this. Also recommend at least doing 2 nights. Everyone on our cruise that did 1 night said they wished they would have done 2. Not sure about the other cruise lines as there were many but Athena ships looked the nicest, at least the exteriors. Food and drinks were all great

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Director Tim, Min, Thor, Megan, Kelvin
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Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 3)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 3)
Ha Long Bay

This was a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam. A peaceful, relaxing and romantic cruise throughout Ha Long Bay. Can’t say enough about the staff, the food and the activities. Highly recommend this. Also recommend at least doing 2 nights. Everyone on our cruise that did 1 night said they wished they would have done 2. Not sure about the other cruise lines as there were many but Athena ships looked the nicest, at least the exteriors. Food and drinks were all great

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 08, 2024

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback – it's truly appreciated! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience. I'll be sure to pass along this great news to our staff and guides.

Thanks again, and I hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Tina

My friend and I hade the best time in Thailan...
Thailand | Nov 12 - Nov 24, 2024

Joan
Joan K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
My friend and I hade the best time in Thailand, all thanks to a memorable experience from Tina our travel expert.. Tina planned our trip perfectly, by asking what are things we like to see and do.
We moved to Three different locations by plane and not once did we have to worry who was going to pick us up.
Some of our favorite attractions; Bangkok the beautiful temples, and history behind them. Leena our guide was very informative, and gracious.
Ching Mia, we were lucky to take part in a...
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My friend and I hade the best time in Thailand, all thanks to a memorable experience from Tina our travel expert.. Tina planned our trip perfectly, by asking what are things we like to see and do.
We moved to Three different locations by plane and not once did we have to worry who was going to pick us up.
Some of our favorite attractions; Bangkok the beautiful temples, and history behind them. Leena our guide was very informative, and gracious.
Ching Mia, we were lucky to take part in a parade which was just beautiful. The elephant Sanctuary was fun and enjoyable from feeding, and bathing these giant animals was special. We had a wonderful time learning to cook delicious Thai food.
Lastly Phuket and its beautiful beaches were stunning, from the canoe rides done by John Gray tours, amazing. And the snorkeling with some awesome ocean fish.. We finished our stay taking a Thai cooking class, Jim our foodie guide was entertaining, lively and helped us create a delicious meal..

I will certainly reach out to KimKim and Tina for my next adventure. She was always on hand and ready to help whenever needed.

Thank You
Joan from Wisconsin

Hotel Review
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Phuket

The staff, the beautiful location, and the food all top notch.

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It was near the night market, The beach and pools were exceptional..
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They were so friendly and helpful..
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The room was so spacious. The beach bag and towel lent to us was a added plus feature..
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 26, 2024

Hi Joan,
Thank you so much for such a kind review.
I'm happy you enjoyed the trip and had a good time here.
This makes my day and I'll share this with my team :)
Best,
Tina

The trip was fantastic. Loved all the guides...
Thailand | Nov 1 - Nov 17, 2024

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Alicyn K.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024
The trip was fantastic. Loved all the guides and experiences. Only issue we had was with timing of events and flights especially as it related to pick up. Read more

The trip was fantastic. Loved all the guides and experiences. Only issue we had was with timing of events and flights especially as it related to pick up.

Hotel Reviews
DusitD2 Samyan Bangkok
Bangkok
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Phka Chan Hotel
Siem Reap
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Hai An Beach Hotel
Da Nang
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Athena Cruise
Ha Long Bay
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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket
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Was a little far from the excursions we had booked
Staff
We originally got the wrong room key and walked in on someone already in the room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rex Hanoi Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vietnamese Local Foods Tour
Vietnamese Local Foods Tour
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi City Tour!
Hanoi City Tour!
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Halong on Cruise!
Halong on Cruise!
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River
Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village
One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A visit to Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, Old French Villas and Flower Garden
A visit to Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, Old French Villas and Flower Garden
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Siem Reap!
Welcome to Siem Reap!
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hi Alicyn,
Thank you so much for the feedback.
I will share this review with my team from Vietnam as well.
So, we can improve our services for future clients.
Best,
Tina

Amazing Trip for 12
Thailand | Nov 1 - Nov 17, 2024

Bradley
Bradley E.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

We booked our trip as a Group of 12 and had an amazing time!!! Thank you!

Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 20, 2024

Hi Bradley,
Thank you so much for the feedback.
This is very kind of you and hope to see you again!
Best,
Tina

Hi, Are trip to Thailand was amazing! The ac...
Thailand | Oct 28 - Nov 15, 2024

Debra
Debra B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024
Hi,
Are trip to Thailand was amazing! The accommodations were nice. Are two favorite were the Krabi Sunset Cruises with Michael and his team and also the Elephant sanctuary. We wish we were told to bring a bathing suit and a change of clothes to get in the river with the elephants so we were disappointed about this. So please let future clients know.
Are tour guides Norre for Bangkok and Mur for the food tasting were fabulous and very knowledgeable.
Are Vietnam trip started off a...
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Hi,
Are trip to Thailand was amazing! The accommodations were nice. Are two favorite were the Krabi Sunset Cruises with Michael and his team and also the Elephant sanctuary. We wish we were told to bring a bathing suit and a change of clothes to get in the river with the elephants so we were disappointed about this. So please let future clients know.
Are tour guides Norre for Bangkok and Mur for the food tasting were fabulous and very knowledgeable.
Are Vietnam trip started off a little rocky but ended being great. Queen in Hoi An and Sarah in Hanoi were wonderful as well. The Athena cruise ship was amazing. The staff Mr Ha, Mr Tim, Ms Joey, Mr Kelvin, Mr Thor and Ms Megan for are day trip went above and beyond and were exceptional as was the entire staff.
Thank you all so much,
Debra Ball

Hotel Reviews
Rex Hanoi Hotel

The staff and the hotel accommodations was fabulous here! Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ao Nang Villa Resort
Krabi

The hotel location, staff with the best patio and overlooking the ocean was great. The hotel bathrooms were not the cleanest and needs some updating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The front desk and servers were outstanding
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathrooms need some updating
Activity Reviews
True Taste of Chiang Mai with Evening Foodie Tour
True Taste of Chiang Mai with Evening Foodie Tour
Chiang Mai

Mur was a wonderful guide with the food tasting! Highly recommend him.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok by local transfers and temples visit
Bangkok by local transfers and temples visit
Bangkok

Norre was a excellent guide and very knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai-Half Day
Chiang Mai

We loved the elephant tour but were not told to bring bathing suits and a change of clothes so we missed out on this experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
5 Islands Sunset Cruise with Kayaking and Swimming in Bio-luminescence!
5 Islands Sunset Cruise with Kayaking and Swimming in Bio-luminescence!
Thailand

Michael and his crew were incredible! Probably the highlight of our trip. Food was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Phi Phi island and Bamboo island by speedboat
Day trip to Phi Phi island and Bamboo island by speedboat
Thailand

Beautiful but too crowded

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Norre was excellent
Transport
Bana Hill Tour
Bana Hill Tour
Hoi An

Queen was a very fun guide. We really enjoyed her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 1)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 1)
Ha Long Bay

Mr Ha, Mr Tim and staff were incredible! Thank you to Ms Joey, Mr Kelvin ,Mr Thor and Ms Megan

Quality of Experience
Food
The food was outstanding! The chef made everything look like a piece of art!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Visit to Limestone Caves and Mountains in Ninh Binh
A Visit to Limestone Caves and Mountains in Ninh Binh
Hanoi

Our guide Sarah was fabulous and made the tour fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!
Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!
Thailand

Sarah was fabulous!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 20, 2024

Hi Debra,
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback.
I'm happy that you enjoy most part of the trip.
Hope to see you again!
Best,
Tina

Tina was exceptional! Everything for our tri...
Thailand | Oct 13 - Oct 25, 2024

Alyssa
Alyssa C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
Tina was exceptional! Everything for our trip was so well organized, curated, and high end as expected. We had amazing excursions we would have never thought to book ourselves and boutique beautiful resorts. We could not be happier with the service and every part of our vacation. We are forever thankful to Tina and the KimKim team!! Read more

Tina was exceptional! Everything for our trip was so well organized, curated, and high end as expected. We had amazing excursions we would have never thought to book ourselves and boutique beautiful resorts. We could not be happier with the service and every part of our vacation. We are forever thankful to Tina and the KimKim team!!

Hotel Reviews
The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
TreeHouse Villas Villas Koh Yao Noi Luxury Beach Resort
Thailand

Beautiful, private, luxury resort perfect for couples wanting romance! Loved this part of our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Naka Phuket
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
It is a bit out of town, but that is why it is private.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Elephant Hills Camp
Khao Sok

Amazing experience! Perfect blend of excursions and luxury camping with relaxation.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Bangkok

Ton our tour guide really took care of us and made this a special experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
3 Day Jungle Lake Safari - Day 1
3 Day Jungle Lake Safari - Day 1
Khao Sok National Park
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Romantic BBQ at the Beach!
Romantic BBQ at the Beach!
Ko Yao Noi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
3 Day Jungle Lake Safari - Day 2
3 Day Jungle Lake Safari - Day 2
Khao Sok National Park
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
3 Day Jungle Lake Safari - Day 3
3 Day Jungle Lake Safari - Day 3
Khao Sok National Park
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Hi Alyssa,
Thank you so much for such a lovely feedback :)
I'm very happy to hear that you had a great time.
Hope to see you and Aaron again ^^
Best,
Tina

Our favorite activity was the day spent st Ch...
Thailand | Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2024

Eric
Eric D.
Trinidad, CO | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
Our favorite activity was the day spent st Chai Lai Orchid. Our guide Robert was phenomenal. The interaction with elephants was more than expected. The Chiang Mai tour with Marty was a learning experience. Marty answered all questions with good detail. Once in Phuket the trip to Phi Phi Island was very memorable and exciting Toy was great and treated us special. He always called us by name and made sure we were taken care of. The cooking class with Jim was a lot of fun, the best... Read more

Our favorite activity was the day spent st Chai Lai Orchid. Our guide Robert was phenomenal. The interaction with elephants was more than expected. The Chiang Mai tour with Marty was a learning experience. Marty answered all questions with good detail. Once in Phuket the trip to Phi Phi Island was very memorable and exciting Toy was great and treated us special. He always called us by name and made sure we were taken care of. The cooking class with Jim was a lot of fun, the best food we had on our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

Great location and service. Everyone was ready to help at all times.

Authenticity & Character
Personal care by staff
Location
Close to Phatong beach
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

Close to the markets, but quiet

Authenticity & Character
Very nice, quiet area but close to action
Location
Close to markets
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

Amazing Amazing and Amazing

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Robert, the guide, helped to make it memorable
Transport
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!
Phuket

Learned a lot about Thai cooking. Some of the best food we had. Jim was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Beautiful country, an eye opener.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marty was great, the driver was exceptional.
Transport
Phi Phi island, Khai island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speed boat
Phi Phi island, Khai island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speed boat
Phuket

Very beautiful, a must. Only suggestion is that on the last stop encourage guests to not snorkel. Shallow water with a lot of coral an sea urchins.

Quality of Experience
Snorkeling
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for taking the time for this kind feedback.
I'm really appreciate it and happy that you had a good time :)
Hope to see you again in Thailand!
Best,
Tina

Tina was amazing from pre-trip planning to av...
Thailand | Aug 12 - Aug 26, 2024

M
Monty M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

Tina was amazing from pre-trip planning to availability when small and I do mean small issues came up. We had an amazing trip. Our guides were excellent but a special shout out to Nora on the China town food tasting and the entire staff at SONEVA KIRI. What an incredibly special place and group of people.

Thank you all but especially Tina!!!

Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Aug 28, 2024

Hi Monty,
Thank you so much for such a kind review :)
I'm happy that you and your wife had a great time here in Thailand.
And I'll tell Nora about it, he's gonna super happy.
Hope you have a smooth flight back home and wish to see you again ^^
Best,
Tina