We loved Thailand.
Thailand | Feb 3 - Feb 11, 2025

Steph
Steph V.
New Hope, MN | Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

We had another wonderful vacation with the help of Kim Kim. We were greeted by Neng for our first tour in Bangkok, and spent the next couple of days with him exploring temples, the floating market, the train market, China Town, and more. Neng shared so much information with us and was so hospitable. He made sure that we were well taken care of!
In Chiang Mai we visited the elephant sanctuary, which was such a fun day! The sanctuary was well organized, clean, and did a great job educating us on the elephants. They also took a to.n of fun pictures for us. We got to make medicine balls for them, feed them, play in the water with them, and give them a mid bath. We then finished the day with a buffet style lunch that was very good. I would highly recommend this elephant sanctuary.
Last we were off to Krabi. Our travel specialist was able to make a last minute change to our itinerary and add in a cooking class. We had so much fun and ate so much food!
Our Thailand vacation was amazing, and I am so grateful for the help of Ashley from Kim Kim for her work on all of the logistics to make sure that everything went seamlessly. She was quick to respond if issues arose, and made sure that the team handled things quickly.

Hotel Reviews
Silom Serene Hotel
Bangkok

Staff were extremely friendly. The hotel was very clean and was located in a very safe area close to a lot of shopping and food. The breakfast was good.

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Rimping Village Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Staff were extremely friendly. They had a very nice pool area, and it was nice that they provided welcome drinks and daily afternoon snacks. The location was a bit off the beaten path so it was quiet, but a short 10 minute walk across the bridge to a more touristy area with tons of shops and restaurants. We got to enjoy local street food which was delicious. The beds were quite firm, but not horrible.

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Panan Krabi Resort
Krabi

This hotel was amazing! It was extremely clean, we had a beautiful view of the ocean from our balcony, a great pool area (multiple pools), a delicious and very large breakfast buffet, and was in the perfect location. The staff were also extremely kind and welcoming. I would highly recommend this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Not a lot of character, but it’s a resort and beautiful.
Location
Close to the beach and all the shops/restaurants, but tucked back down a short alley so it was quiet.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half day combined Grand Palace Temples city tour
Half day combined Grand Palace Temples city tour
Bangkok

We learned so much. Was a great way to start our trip in Thailand.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On time, safe, water available.
Bangkok evening street food tour
Bangkok evening street food tour
Bangkok

Neng took us to a variety of places and was able to suggest things that we had never heard of. Was such a fun evening, and loved that we ended it with a tuk tuk ride back to the hotel.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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One-hour Aromatherapy Hot Oil Massage at Oasis Spa Chiang Mai
One-hour Aromatherapy Hot Oil Massage at Oasis Spa Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

The spa was very nice and the massage was relaxing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market  - Half-day
Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market - Half-day
Bangkok

Such a unique and fun experience to do both of the markets. Many made sure we got time to fully experience both markets and we had time to shop and snack on delicious food/smoothies.

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Evening Wat Umong Temple and Chiang Mai City by night
Evening Wat Umong Temple and Chiang Mai City by night
Chiang Mai

This was our least favorite tour. Our guide didn’t do a great job explaining things to us. It was beautiful, but wouldn’t do it again.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour
Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour
Chiang Mai

One of my favorite days in Thailand! The sanctuary was well organized, clean, and the guides were engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. We were able to interact with the elephants so much, creating amazing memories. Would highly recommend this activity!

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Food
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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Feb 12, 2025

Hello Steph,

Thank you so much for your time with so nice words! I'm glad to hear that and I will pass your compliments to our staff, the tour guide to improve the services every day.

It's my honor to be a part of your trip to make sure you have a wonderful time with memorable experience together. I hope to see you and have an opportunity to support you in the future to Thailand again with more inspiring activities or any Southeast Asia countries.

Thank you once again and wish you all the best!

Kind regards,
Ashley