Thailand & Cambodia Trip exceeded expectations
Thailand
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Apr 7 - Apr 19, 2024
There was an issue in the itinerary, which I figured out 5 days before the trip, that required Kelly to reschedule the Bangkok portion. She immediately responded to my message and reworked that portion of the trip; handling an issue promptly is so important. In spite of that last minute needed itinerary change, we loved every activity that Kelly planned and had an absolutely amazing time.
Each guide was amazing. Nam, Kate, and Feng were immensely knowledgeable, caring, fun, organized, and kind. They were able to answer literally anything we asked and constantly made sure we had plenty of water and were well cared for. Jon and his family at the Raunkaew-Yanon Family Home for the cooking class and culture experience welcomed us into their home and taught us so much. It was a beyond incredible experience. Chi Chi at the Elephant Nature Park was knowledgeable, fun, and a sweetheart. Lily who only transported us from and to the Bangkok airport on our last night and day was caring and sweet.
The activities and guides exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Kelly for putting together the itinerary and setting up all of the activities and guides. The guides from the company in Southeast Asia were outstanding A++.
Hotel Reviews
Absolutely exquisite hotel. The rooms are lovely. The pool is beautiful. The restaurant menu is so good. The morning buffet breakfast was incredible. The gym had everything and there is a beautiful sauna and stream room. Only issue is the location is not great so we did not go outside the hotel when we works get back after our activities. But the hotel was so amazing that this was fine with us.
Hotel was incredible. Room beautiful. Massages were outstanding. We did that twice. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Pool was gorgeous and pool bar was great. Restaurant for dinner and the buffet breakfast was outstanding.
Hotel was certainly 5-star for Cambodia, but more like 4-star for more developed countries. Food was good, but not amazing…same each day. Room was small for a 5-star hotel. The lobby and restaurant bar were outage so there was no inside seating to get away from the heat. Pools were small, but warm water, such was nice. There was a singer or dance group each evening which was nice. Located on the river, which was also nice.
Activity Reviews
These two activities were so unusual and fun. The railway market was a blast. The floating market was such an unexpected treat. We had fun buying different things.
We loved each temple and site we visited. Nam was so knowledgeable and took such great care of us.
The Grand Palace was beautiful and exquisite.
Elephant Nature Park is so special. Their treatment of the elephants is purely ethical. We learned so much. Overnight experience is a big recommend. Food is same each day and cafeteria quality only. I had a health emergency after dinner after all staff were gone. There was no mention in the introduction of what to do in an emergency. There should be accessible staff on site 24/7 who have first aid training and supplies. I got dizzy and my speech was slurred. It took 30 minutes for us to talk to an RN in the United States. Likely my blood pressure dropped from the heat. I could have been given electrolytes and some basic care. Chi Chi was an amazing guide!!
Chi Chi was so great. We loved our experience with the elephants. Per Day 1 review, huge issue that there is not available staff and first aid 24/7.
Kate is awesome! Knowledgeable and caring. We really enjoyed each site visited. Rickshaw was fun.
So fun!
This was such a beautiful surprise. SO much more than coming. Learn about Lanna history and customs. Walk through property to see the exotic trees and learn. Meet generations from the family.
Feng is so incredible. He shared not only any Cambodian history and Buddhism but shared his personal moving story. We loved our time with him. He took such good care of us. The sites were gorgeous.
Beautiful sites!!
Very moving experience as the people living here have such awful living conditions and extreme poverty.
Despite the last-minute changes, you thoroughly enjoyed every activity and have enjoyable and amazing time in Japan. Your praise for each guide you encountered is wonderful to hear. Nam, Kate, Feng, Jon, Chi Chi, and Lily all contributed to making your trip memorable with their knowledge, care, and warmth. We're thrilled that the activities and guides exceeded... Read more