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Hoa Tran

With the whole planning phrase, my job is to take the stress on and let my clients enjoy the process! I am passionate in making each travel plan unique and fascinating. We are each distinctive personal, so every single traveler expect their dream trip to enrich their own way of discovering the world. As the personal travel designer, I make sure all experience of our clients are the most fulfilling.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Completed package tour to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I am organized, sociable, and optimistic personnel. I love looking for small details to make things perfect so I find trip designing quite rewarding.
Travelling help me to broaden my vision and honor the diversity of life, creativity and looking the world at the bright side make my every moment educated. Both the passion for traveling and the creativity make my job performance outstanding."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Discover the old-time restaurant in the street of Saigon where I think I already known every corner. Strolling in old quarter Chiang Mai after dark reveal the new perspective of this charming town."

Hoa is part of the following groups: Vietnam Travel Agents, Thailand Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Hoa

The pick ups from the outside providers were ...
Thailand | Feb 14 - Mar 5, 2025

Paula
Paula G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025
The pick ups from the outside providers were great other than riding in the back of a truck one time. They were always on time and provided a nice vehicle for transport.
The first hotel chosen in Bangkok was horrible. They tried to put me in the worst room when I was in crabby, but fought for an upgrade. Also had to upgrade my room on my last day in Bangkok because I would’ve been kicked out at 10 AM if I used Hoa’s choice and my flight was until that night so by upgrading to club level,...
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The pick ups from the outside providers were great other than riding in the back of a truck one time. They were always on time and provided a nice vehicle for transport.
The first hotel chosen in Bangkok was horrible. They tried to put me in the worst room when I was in crabby, but fought for an upgrade. Also had to upgrade my room on my last day in Bangkok because I would’ve been kicked out at 10 AM if I used Hoa’s choice and my flight was until that night so by upgrading to club level, which was not that much more money I really got the benefit. The company chosen for the bike ride in Bangkok was absolutely amazing. Hoa was always available to take my text or emails and I really appreciate that.

Hotel Reviews
Paradise Koh Yao Resort

Absolutely amazing! The room, the staff, the food and the location was incredible!

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Wild animals everywhere
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Hotel De Bangkok
Bangkok

Horrible location, staff didn’t speak English and the room was horrible especially the bathroom.

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Staff
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Bed and bath tub was horrible
Our Jungle Camp - Eco Resort
Tambon Klongsok, Ampur Panom, Suratthani
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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Namaka Resort Kamala
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beach access
Staff
I got sick there and the staff were very helpful.
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Ao Nang Villa Resort
Krabi

They initially tried to put me in a horrible room in an awful building but they helped me upgrade. You couldn’t swim in the ocean in front of the hotel because it was next to all the boat taxis so there was so much gas in the water. Pools were nice and they had a yoga/meditation class, which was great.

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Twin Lotus Resort
koh lanta
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
My bathroom had a smell and bathtub dirty
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel (Ex: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi)
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 2
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 2
Khao Sok

I got very sick, but the staff were very nice and the room was fine.

Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)
Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)
Bangkok

It was an incredible experience to get to see Bangkok. Once in a lifetime bike ride!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 1
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Tree House/Bungalow) - Day 1
Khao Sok

Changed and went to see the elephant, which was amazing.

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Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Raft House) - Day 3
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package (Raft House) - Day 3
Khao Sok

I didn’t get to go because I was sick and had to stay in the treehouse with air conditioning.

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Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package - Day 4
Our Jungle Resort - 4D3N Package - Day 4
Khao Sok

I had to change from taking the boat to my next destination to getting a driver which Kim Kim took care of for me and the drive and vehicle were very nice.

Food
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Koh Rok & Koh Haa Discovery with Snorkeling by Speedboat
Koh Rok & Koh Haa Discovery with Snorkeling by Speedboat
Koh Lanta

Beautiful location that the company took us to, but the boat was way over packed and their staff were so rude. There wasn’t enough places to sit and eat, and they had limited communication skills.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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How to drive for 45 minutes in a back of a truck.
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 18, 2025
Dear Paula,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am glad that our team’s availability and responsiveness made your trip more enjoyable—we always strive to be there for our guests whenever needed.
I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with the first hotel in Bangkok. Regarding the airport hotel, I am confused if the hotel staff shared some incorrect information with you but it is not the fact that the room I chose is only valid until 10 AM. At Hyatt...
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Dear Paula,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am glad that our team’s availability and responsiveness made your trip more enjoyable—we always strive to be there for our guests whenever needed.
I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with the first hotel in Bangkok. Regarding the airport hotel, I am confused if the hotel staff shared some incorrect information with you but it is not the fact that the room I chose is only valid until 10 AM. At Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, all rooms have flexible check-in time that allows you to stay for 24 hours from your arrival. Please rest assured that we take such feedback very seriously, and we will work closely with our partners to ensure that our guests receive the best possible accommodations moving forward.
Thank you again for choosing our services and we wish you all the best!
Hoa

Great trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
Thailand | Feb 17 - Mar 1, 2025

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Anne C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
Our trip was fantastic. Hoa and Ashley (Phuong) from KimKim provided amazing service and support with planning the trip and making adjustments as needed. They were professional, helpful, friendly, and endlessly patient. We were very happy with everyone who helped us at each of our destinations, particularly our guide Sun Bunthoeum in Siem Reap, Cambodia; our guide Bach in Hanoi; and Diep, our driver in Hanoi. Bach and Diep make a great team and filled our time in Vietnam with laughter. Read more

Our trip was fantastic. Hoa and Ashley (Phuong) from KimKim provided amazing service and support with planning the trip and making adjustments as needed. They were professional, helpful, friendly, and endlessly patient. We were very happy with everyone who helped us at each of our destinations, particularly our guide Sun Bunthoeum in Siem Reap, Cambodia; our guide Bach in Hanoi; and Diep, our driver in Hanoi. Bach and Diep make a great team and filled our time in Vietnam with laughter.

Hotel Reviews
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok

The hotel was clean and comfortable in a great location. The gym and pool were quite nice.

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Anjali by Syphon

Very nice hotel with lush gardens that create an oasis in the middle of Siem Reap.

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Tirant Hotel
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Fantastic location in the Old Quarter and within easy walking distance of the water puppet theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake. Rooms were clean but rather plain and ordinary.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was very clean, but the rooms were too plain and basic.
Mon Cheri Cruises

The ship was pleasant with clean, comfortable rooms. The cruise itself was disappointing. We would have liked to spend much more time underway to see the stunning scenery go by. Instead we spent too much time at anchor, for kayaking and a land excursion to a cave. Those two stops were interesting but not worth the time that could have otherwise been spent underway. Most of the sailing time happened during the night, when it was too dark to see the scenery. The staff was great, especially Ducky, our waiter, and Jasmine, the cruise director.

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Emeralda Tam Coc Resort

Fantastic location right on the river and within easy walking distance of town, vendors, street food, etc. We upgraded to premium deluxe rooms, which were great.

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Activity Reviews
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok

Amazing places: very interesting and well worth doing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. However, his English was not the best, and he was often difficult to understand.
Transport
Hang Mua Viewpoint - Visit Tam Coc & Bich Dong Pagoda
Hang Mua Viewpoint - Visit Tam Coc & Bich Dong Pagoda
Ninh Binh

Bich Dong Pagoda, which is built into the mountainside was well worth the hike up to see it. The Hang Mua Viewpoint has good views but was too crowded with tourists. The boat ride along the river was incredible, with rice fields on either side and mountains rising straight up out of the fields. That experience was definitely one of the best parts of our trip and featured some of the most unique and beautiful scenery we've ever seen.

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

Super fun with lots of great food.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide's less-than-great English was a limiting factor.
Transport
Nature Walk in Cuc Phuong National Park
Nature Walk in Cuc Phuong National Park
Ninh Binh

We enjoyed our visit to the primate rescue center, and it was great to see the important work being done there. The turtle rescue center was less interesting. The hike through the jungle was a good way to get an up-close experience of the jungle but otherwise was unexceptional. This was a good outing, but I wouldn't do it again and don't necessarily recommend it.

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Apsara Dinner Show
Apsara Dinner Show
Siem Reap

Good cultural experience, but some dances were more interesting than others. It would have been helpful to have a detailed program to explain the origin and meaning of the various dances. The food was unexceptional.

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Boarding Cruise - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (Mon Chéri Cruises)
Boarding Cruise - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau (Mon Chéri Cruises)
Ha Long Bay

The ship was clean and comfortable, and the staff was great. The best part of the cruise was when we were underway, so we could see the beautiful scenery going by. Unfortunately, we did not spend that much time underway, which was disappointing. Much of the daytime was spent at anchor, for kayaking or a land excursion to visit a cave. Sailing seemed to mostly happen overnight, when people were sleeping and it was too dark to see the scenery anyway. I would definitely recommend a different cruise that skips land excursions, spends more time underway, and takes in more of the amazing scenery of Ha Long Bay.

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Angkor Complex Discovery
Angkor Complex Discovery
Siem Reap

Absolutely worth seeing. Despite knowing that we were visiting ruins of great temples, it was still a bit shocking and disappointing to see the state of disrepair that the ruins have fallen into. We hope that over time Cambodia will be able to invest more into preservation and restoration. Ta Prohm, with trees growing directly out of the ruins, was amazing.

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Kulen Mountain Adventure by Jeep
Kulen Mountain Adventure by Jeep
Siem Reap

Somewhat interesting and fun to go by Jeep, but probably not worth an extra day in Siem Reap.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide and drivers (August, Sovann, and another driver whose name I don't know) were friendly and knowledgeable and spoke great English.
Transport
The Jeeps were fun, but be prepared to be very dirty after a long drive on dirt roads.
Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk
Siem Reap - Visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap - Kompong Phluk
Siem Reap

Interesting experience. We were amazed by the vastness of Tonle Sap. This excursion has limited impact in the dry season, which is when we visited, but may be better in the rainy season. The houses do not actually float; they are built on stilts. In the dry season, you see the stilts rise dozens of feet above the water, because the lake level is so low. In the rainy season, the houses probably appear to float.

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Hanoi Half Day Exploration
Hanoi Half Day Exploration
Hanoi

Great visit to the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh complex: well worth doing. It was great to see these two sites, but I wish we had seen more of Hanoi. A full-day tour probably would have been better for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Bach and our driver Diep were terrific. They are a great team and made every outing lots of fun.
Transport
Water puppet show
Water puppet show
Hanoi

Amazing show. We were a bit skeptical about it ahead of time but were so glad we did it. Don't miss this fantastic show!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Unfold The Secret of Hanoi Street Food
Hanoi

One of the highlights of the trip. Our guide Bach took us to some amazing spots and vendors and was willing to keep going for as long as we were able to keep eating!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 12, 2025

Hi Anne,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled you had a fantastic trip and enjoyed working with us. Sun, Bach, and Diep are amazing, and I’m so glad they made your journey special with laughter and great memories.
We’d love to welcome your family back anytime!
From Hanoi with love😘🥰,
Hoa, Phuong & Exotic Voyages Team

Our trip to Thailand exceeded expectation
Thailand | Feb 21 - Mar 1, 2025

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Edward C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025
This was our first time using kimkim to plan travel, and the entire process, from defining the details of our trip to Thailand, to the actual visit, exceeded expectations. The intake process that kimkim uses was fun, aimed at quickly deciphering what a traveler is looking for. Better yet, it immediately connected us to a local travel planner, in this case a terrific woman in Vietnam named Hoa Tran, who really knew what the heck we wanted. Hoa easily offered up countless options for our... Read more

This was our first time using kimkim to plan travel, and the entire process, from defining the details of our trip to Thailand, to the actual visit, exceeded expectations. The intake process that kimkim uses was fun, aimed at quickly deciphering what a traveler is looking for. Better yet, it immediately connected us to a local travel planner, in this case a terrific woman in Vietnam named Hoa Tran, who really knew what the heck we wanted. Hoa easily offered up countless options for our consideration and quickly iterated until we landed on the kind of trip we aspired to take. Each iteration was clear and thorough and included lots of details and pricing as well...made it easy to get to an itinerary we liked.

Thailand was amazing! And we literally felt cared for by somebody that kimkim arranged to greet, tour and escort us around the country every step of the way (we are good independent travelers so don't need hand holding but kimkim got the balance right). Hoa picked amazing hotels in the three cities we visited (Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket); they were over the top lovely and not the usual picks a web search might spit out. And while hotel restaurants can be a risk, the food in all three of these hotels was excellent and the service was extraordinary (BTW, Thai people in general are the most caring and gracious we have ever met...we learned a thing or two about being more gentle human beings from them). Our hotel in Phuket, the Amanpuri, was over the top; it was one of the nicest places we have ever visited. Despite the care of our local guides, Hoa checked in with us at every stop of the journey...a nice and thoughtful touch.

Our days were full (maybe too much so, but that was our fault for insisting that we do something exciting every day). Our guide in Bangkok (Kirana) was the best...and so knowledgeable and funny. The elephant sanctuary visit and jungle hike in Chaing Mai were also great, but our four days in Phuket just relaxing in a stunning setting next to the Andaman Sea was the absolute highlight. Finally, our all-in package that included hotel, tours / guides and domestic air travel felt like a good value. We paid a pretty penny for the visit, but for an experience that was easy, seamless and fun, we felt we got more than our money's worth.

We will definitely uses kimkim again; we think their secret sauce might be connecting a traveler to a local planner who really knows the place you plan to visit. From the outset, we were dealing with a local (Hoa Tran), who knows Southeast Asia like the back of her hand, not some random clerk in a Chicago HQ. Based on our experience, our friends are using kimkim to plan a trip to Iceland. And if we head back to Thailand or Southeast Asia (we are definitely going back to the Amanpuri in Phuket), Hoa will again be our requested planner...she was just great.

Hotel Reviews
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Stunning setting, beautiful rooms! The historic building where restaurants an d key amenities are located is amazing
Location
Chiang Mai is a bit rough a round the edges, but 137 Pillars is a peaceful and welcome sanctuary
Staff
Everybody, from the General Manager Ann, who graciously greeted and engaged with every guest, was outstanding and focused on making the visit special
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amanpuri Phuket

We have stayed at many lovely resorts but this one is in a class by itself. The Amanpuri effortlessly and graciously exudes elegance. We were picked up at the Phuket airport and dropped off at the hotel's open-air lobby; the setting is breathtaking and set the promising vibe for our entire stay. The staff were so attentive and polite, seemingly with only one objective in mind...ensuring that our visit was amazing. And thanks to them it was. The physical setting is out of a storybook...stunning buildings, spectacular amenities (especially the restaurants...the food is so darned good), incredible rooms and beachfront location that can't be beat. For all of the resort's physical attributes, they pale in comparison to the men and women who made the place tick, from the General Manager (who personally greeted us when we arrived) to the restaurant wait staff to the team on the beach attendants who adjusted our towels and umbrellas and made sure that all of our needs were taken care of. And best of all, this service was discreet, seamless and elegant. We will definitely be back...even though our flight to Phuket took 25 hours in each direction!!!

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 10, 2025
Dear Edward & Sally,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your trip to Thailand! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed every aspect of your journey—from the planning process to the actual trip<3.
Reading about your adventures in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket brought a big smile to my face—especially your time at the Amanpuri (it’s truly a magical place, isn’t it?). I’m also delighted...
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Dear Edward & Sally,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your trip to Thailand! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed every aspect of your journey—from the planning process to the actual trip

Bangkok Trip with Hoa
Thailand | Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2025

ashley
ashley f.
Bloomfield, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2025
I recently had the pleasure of working with Hoa, our trip planner for our first journey to Thailand, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From the very beginning, Hoa was incredibly flexible and accommodating, taking our preferences and interests into account while crafting an itinerary that truly felt personalized. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a unique experience, introducing us to local favorites that we would never have found on our own. Her attention to detail made... Read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Hoa, our trip planner for our first journey to Thailand, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! From the very beginning, Hoa was incredibly flexible and accommodating, taking our preferences and interests into account while crafting an itinerary that truly felt personalized.

She went above and beyond to ensure we had a unique experience, introducing us to local favorites that we would never have found on our own. Her attention to detail made our trip seamless.

Thank you, Hoa, for making our trip unforgettable and for being such a fantastic guide throughout the planning process. We can’t wait for our next adventure, and returning Thailand.

Also Anne on our food tour was great. Aswell as the drivers.

Hotel Review
Veranda Resort Pattaya - MGallery
Authenticity & Character
Location
Outside the city with great sunset and beach views for a quick trip
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tingly Thai Cooking School - Morning joining class
Tingly Thai Cooking School - Morning joining class
Bangkok

This was much better than expected. Loved going to the market and learning about the food and culture. Our guide was amazing and kept it very fun

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

One of the best tour guides. Loved Anne jist knowledgeable

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 10, 2025

Hi Ashley,
Wow, thank you so much for taking time to write us such a detailed review😍!
I’m so thrilled to hear you had an unforgettable & fantastic trip around Bangkok. I’ll definitely pass your sweet words along to Anne and the drivers—they’ll be so happy to hear they made your experience even better.
I can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure in Thailand! There’s still so much more to see and do, and I’d love to create another amazing trip for you.
Thanks again for your wonderful feedback—it means the world to me and our team!
Take care and keep in touch🥰,
Hoa

From Thailand with love
Thailand | Feb 11 - Mar 3, 2025

Vladimír
Vladimír S.
Czechia | Reviewed on Mar 06, 2025

Hoa was caring and very helpful support all the time. Her planning was perfect.
Of all the guides we met Rodjana was outstanding. I believe she was hired by Exotic Voyages.

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 07, 2025

Hi Vladimír,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to me and the entire team. We’re honored to have been part of your journey and hope to welcome you & Hana on another SE Asia adventure in the future🥰
Take care and keep in touch!
Hoa

Hoa arranged a wonderful taste of Rhailand tr...
Thailand | Feb 23 - Mar 2, 2025

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Sarah L.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2025
Hoa arranged a wonderful taste of Rhailand trip for us. From the VIP service at the Airport and through customs to all our activities and back to the airport we were in good hands. The guides were very knowledgeable and accommodated us for stops for Thai coffee or sticky mango coconut rice. The highlight of our stay was the overnight at the elephant nature park and meeting and walking with the parks founder Lek as she is called. The elephants are very special gentle giants. Overnight is a... Read more

Hoa arranged a wonderful taste of Rhailand trip for us. From the VIP service at the Airport and through customs to all our activities and back to the airport we were in good hands. The guides were very knowledgeable and accommodated us for stops for Thai coffee or sticky mango coconut rice. The highlight of our stay was the overnight at the elephant nature park and meeting and walking with the parks founder Lek as she is called. The elephants are very special gentle giants. Overnight is a must! Our 2nd favorite was the cooking with a local Lanna family and touring their herb garden. Our meal was delicious and fun to chop and mash the herbs in preparation. Our whole Thailand trip exceeded our expectations! Thank you to Hoa, Annie and Ying our guides for their insights and knowledge of the history of thailand

Hotel Review
Elephant Nature Park bungalow

Basic but perfect for the location and our stay

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Mar 04, 2025

My dear Sarah,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! I'm super happy that the trip went off without a hitch and exceeded your expectations.
It was an honor to be a part of your journey, and I hope to have the opportunity to assist you with your future trip to Southeast Asia.
Cheers,
Hoa

Hoa and Kimkim travels did not disappoint. Truly professionals.
Thailand | Jan 11 - Jan 18, 2025

Ximena
Ximena D.
Spain | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2025
Hoa was with us thru the trip attentive and making sure we were comfortable and following the Kim Kim standards. Thank you Hoa your work and attentiveness were really appreciated it during our trip. Read more

Hoa was with us thru the trip attentive and making sure we were comfortable and following the Kim Kim standards. Thank you Hoa your work and attentiveness were really appreciated it during our trip.

Hotel Review
The Sukhothai Bangkok

The hotel is a part of a big conglomerate of hotel chains with a big quality on customer service. This hotel lacks some of the personable and reasonable customer service. The hotel is beautiful and the areas are astonish. We were out of WiFi for ours and we call several times without fixing the problem. After it was reestablished we did not received a call let us know the service was available. The competition is fear on this field. I think with more customer detail can keep being competitive.

Authenticity & Character
Great decoration and beautiful hotel and grounds
Location
Far from the main attractions
Staff
Everyone is very nice and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean and tidy
Activity Reviews
Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner
Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner
Chiang Mai

What an experience!!!! It is authentic, dynamic and really fun! The family who is running this experience is warm, interesting and a fabulous experience! I will recommended to my friends to visit 😍

Quality of Experience
Food
I love the spicy noodle soup
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guides were the best. So committed, pleasant and super fun. Specially in Chiang Mai.
Transport
Railway Market & Floating Market
Railway Market & Floating Market
Bangkok

Please, do not bring customers here who wants a real experience. It is overcrowded, dirty and a purely waste of time .

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Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Feb 03, 2025
Hi Ximena,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback both here and via WhatsApp while you were here.
I'm truly delighted to hear that you found my service helpful and that I was able to contribute to a positive experience for you and your husband Mauricio.
I understand that you encountered some minor service issues during your stay at The Sukhothai Bangkok. I will be sure to share your feedback with the hotel management in hopes that it will help...
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Hi Ximena,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback both here and via WhatsApp while you were here.
I'm truly delighted to hear that you found my service helpful and that I was able to contribute to a positive experience for you and your husband Mauricio.
I understand that you encountered some minor service issues during your stay at The Sukhothai Bangkok. I will be sure to share your feedback with the hotel management in hopes that it will help them improve their guest experience. Regarding local markets, I shared your feedback with our product team to find an alternative that offers a more authentic experience for future travelers.
Wishing you many more amazing travels!
Hoa

Pom in Bangkok was amazing, very knowledgeabl...
Thailand | Jan 9 - Jan 21, 2025

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Stephanie K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Feb 02, 2025
Pom in Bangkok was amazing, very knowledgeable about Thailand culture, royal family, and land. He was very kind and polite. He knew the best food stops and easily communicated with the locals. I would definitely recommend him and tours we did here. The Phi phi catamaran tour was not enjoyable. Too many people , water was rough so visibility for snorkeling was not good. The cave tour and food on boat was fantastic and worth it! Chaing Mai : Family dinner was a lot of fun and food was... Read more

Pom in Bangkok was amazing, very knowledgeable about Thailand culture, royal family, and land. He was very kind and polite. He knew the best food stops and easily communicated with the locals. I would definitely recommend him and tours we did here.

The Phi phi catamaran tour was not enjoyable. Too many people , water was rough so visibility for snorkeling was not good. The cave tour and food on boat was fantastic and worth it!

Chaing Mai : Family dinner was a lot of fun and food was great, definitely recommend that. The all day trek and rafting was a lot of fun as well and the food there was good.

Local specialist: Hoa Tran
Hoa
Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Feb 03, 2025

Dear Stephanie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent trip with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about Pom and his exceptional knowledge. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to him.

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall though the Phi Phi catamaran tour was not really good. We take all feedback seriously and will use it to improve our offerings.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Thailand in the future.

Sincerely,
Hoa & Exotic Voyages Team

Hoa did an incredible job planning a two week trip to Thailand
Thailand | Jan 13 - Jan 24, 2025

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Christie D.
Smithtown, NY | Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025
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! Read more

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!

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Hoa Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi Vietnam | Replied on Jan 27, 2025

My dear Christie,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure hosting you and Laura on the trip to Thailand and we’re so glad you both enjoyed the trip as much as I did planning it.
Pom and Ying are truly exceptional guides, and I’m delighted that they were able to share their knowledge and passion for Thailand with you. I hope both of you cherish the memories of this trip for years to come.
Can’t wait to help you plan another incredible trip to my homeland Vietnam in the future😊
Warmly,
Hoa

Hoa Tran was AMAZING!
Thailand | Dec 21 - Jan 4, 2022

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Roger A.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2022

Hoa Tran was AMAZING! super helpful, took her time to understand my preferences, flexed the itinerary accordingly, provided on the spot support, her availability was remarkable.. the list goes on of her off the chart service!
And The local guides.. super kind people and very helpful!
Just trust her and the team, and you go enjoy yourself with a memorable vacation..

Local specialist: Hoa Tran