Thailand Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Thailand travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Thailand who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Camellia Nguyen

(22 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Camellia specializes in: Soft adventures, trekking, cycling, tailor-make specialist
Recent traveler reviews for Camellia:
"Camellia was very responsive to all our questions and very easy to work with." - by Paul, Apr 7, 2023 · see review
"Camellia picked awesome activities, mixed of adventure and local culture." - by Julien, Aug 28, 2022 · see review
"Camellia did such a great job planning our ideal Vietnam trip." - by sarah, Jul 8, 2022 · see review

Long Dao

(15 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Long specializes in: adventure tours, luxury tours, family vacation, honeymoons, cultural tours, foodie tours, beach breaks
Recent traveler reviews for Long:
"A special thanks to Long who put the itinerary together and checked in with me each day to see how the day went and to prepare me for the next day." - by Joel, May 4, 2023 · see review
"First off, our main point of contact, Long Pham, representing Realistic Asia and Kimkim did an amazing job planning our trip to Vietnam and Thailand." - by Evan, Apr 23, 2023 · see review
"So great having local assistance in trip planning with Long and Realistic Asia!" - by Kathleen, Mar 13, 2023 · see review

Ashley Nguyen

(13 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Recent traveler reviews for Ashley:
"From the first contact until the end of my trip, Ashley was the most amazing "travel agent" I have ever had!" - by Volker, Apr 9, 2023 · see review
"KimKim and specifically Ashley really came through for me on my trip to Vietnam." - by Mary, Apr 3, 2023 · see review
"Ashley was wonderfully responsive and helpful throughout, from the planning stage to the last day of the holiday." - by John, Mar 12, 2023 · see review

Hien Do

(13 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Hien specializes in: luxury tours, foodie tours, adventure, honeymoons, family vacations, MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Hien:
"Hien was very communicative and made sure everything went according to plan." - by Minh, Jan 22, 2023 · see review
"Hien was such a detailed, thoughtful, and organized planner!" - by Hae Jun, Jan 19, 2023 · see review
"Our recent trip to Vietnam was AMAZING and would not have been possible with Hien's expertise, patience, and geniune desire to make our trip exactly as we wanted it to be." - by An, Jan 15, 2023 · see review

Lacey Ngo

(10 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Lacey specializes in: Honeymoon, Family, Couple Experience
Recent traveler reviews for Lacey:
"With very, very few inconveniences that were promptly resolved by our specialist Lacey." - by Shaula, Apr 29, 2023 · see review
"Working with Lacey to plan exactly what we wanted to do was one of the easiest processes." - by Kathy, Apr 8, 2023 · see review
"A huge thank you to Lacey and her entire team for making our trip to Thailand so special." - by Christine, Apr 2, 2023 · see review

Linh Do

(8 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Don't be a tourist, be a traveler. The more I know about new destinations and new places, the more I love Vietnam- my homeland as we have great authentic culture, the most gorgeous mountainous areas with rice terrace fields, the lovely 4 seasons that change around in a year, the best beaches and... read more

Trang Thien

(5 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Trang specializes in: Luxury tours, Adventure Tours, Food Tour, Family Vacation, MICE, Small group tour, Adventure Tours, Biking tours, Trekking Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Trang:
"And thank you Trang for putting it all together and making our honeymoon so special!" - by Giulia, Apr 10, 2023 · see review
"Trang was very helpful in planning Vietnam trip." - by Ullas, Mar 19, 2023 · see review
"Trang was very helpful from the planning stage till my last day of my trip." - by Vinodan, Jan 30, 2023 · see review

Tom Zhou

(5 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Tom specializes in: Honeymoon Travel, Family Travel, Foodie Tour, Adventures, Culture Tour
My passion for travel has taken me to visit all 11 Southeastern Asia countries. 12 years of experience with Odynovo Travel has given me the opportunity to witness some of the world’s most cherished treasures. Such as the unique interactive moment with lovely elephant in Chiang Mai, the ancient... read more

Alex Nguyen

(3 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” — St. Augustine Traveling gives me a lot of great memories I can always look back on. Getting out of the comfort zone opens the mind to more ideas and possibilities. And while it gives me a peek into how the rest of the world... read more

Sens Asia Adivsor

(3 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Sens Asia specializes in: Culture, Cuisine, Local life, Custom-trip, Family vacation
Vietnam is my home and Asia is my backyard where I spent my last 18 years traveling and living in different countries. I’m passionate about culture and local life, food and behind the scene stories. I’m a huge curiosity person so I do love venturing to the unknown destinations and get to know it... read more

Lucy Do

(2 reviews)
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Lucy specializes in: family tours, beach vacations, culture exploration, solo travelers, adventure holidays, honeymoon, historical tours, culinary, trekking and nature
My name is Lucy, I live in Hanoi, Vietnam, and I am helping travelers to arrange their dream vacations. Exploring the world has always inspired me, and I have always been looking for opportunities to travel. This led me to work in the travel industry. I started my job 4 years ago as an intern... read more

Terry Zhang

(1 review)
Thailand Travel Agent based in China
Terry specializes in: Private and Tailor-Made Tour, History and Culture Tour, Family Tour, Honeymoon Tour, Adventures
I was lucky enough to grow up around travel, and experience some amazing places, from China to Vietnam to Thailand. Travel is my passion and I’m always dreaming of my next trip. After traveling around many different countries with Odynovo Tours and my family, once I was old enough I started to... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Jenny specializes in: Honeymoon, Family, Couple Experience
Travel expands my horizons, broadens my mind and fills my heart with memories that last a lifetime. I love travel and I love sharing those miracles with people, helping them create a trip of their own read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Linh specializes in: Family, couple, friend trip
I have a particular interest in the tranquil nature of Southeast Asia. Setting foot on gorgeous sceneries in Thailand, marvelous architecture in Laos, hidden attractions in Cambodia, and of course amazing heritage corners in my home country Vietnam is the great things that I would love to... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Elena specializes in: honeymoon, as a couple, family
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. Our destination is not a new land, but a new way of looking. Let us take you to unique experiences and unforgettable memories. Elena really looks forward to accompanying you on your journeys. read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi
After a few years working in Oceania, Kien has decided to make all the way back home to develop his career path. The global tourism and hospitality industries have been hit hard by the unprecedented epidemic, especially Southeast Asia. Hence, he wants to give a hand to revive the region’s... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Sunny specializes in: Honeymoon, Family, Leisure and Luxury
I started my career as a travel agent only by chance but then I found myself more and more falling in love with it. It helps fill my curious soul about the world outside that I have never seen before. I get lots of opportunities to visit new lands in the inspection trips and deeply learn about... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Japan
Sandy specializes in: Family tours, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours, Classic tours, Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours.
Asia Tours Specialist, professional in Tailor-made tours. read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Thailand
Tina specializes in: Culture, Adventure, Active, Leisure, Family Trips, Honeymoons, MICE
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 7 years. Originally from Myanmar, I have seen many beautiful and fascinating places in my... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Kelly specializes in: Tailor-made itinerary, Multi-country tours, Family trips, Honeymoon tours, Beach vacation, Culture tours.
I love travel, and always willing to share my experience with more people. Travel to me is a way which I can connect with the world and challenge myself to become a better person. Being able to experience many cultures and meet new people brings me so many great memories which I am able to share... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Philippines
I'm Thao, a seasoned travel specialist with over 8 years of experience in the industry. I am passionate about helping clients plan and book the perfect vacation, whether it's a romantic getaway, a family trip, or a group adventure. My extensive knowledge of destinations and travel options allows... read more
Thailand Travel Agent based in Bangkok
Sarunya specializes in: Honeymoon, Family Holidays, Small Group tour, Luxury Tours, Adventure Tours, Health and Wellness Tours, Wildlife tours
Hi, My Name is Sarunya and I am Working in the Travel industry for more than 25 Years. I am Thai who lived in Australia and i have started working in the tourism industry in Australia and then came back to my home country to resume working in the industry in the inbound to Thailand. I believe... read more

Trip Reviews for Thailand

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.8
Based on 62 ratings

I had such a wonderful time with Aurora. She...
Thailand | Apr 25 - Apr 28, 2023

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Jennifer F.
Brookfield, IL | Reviewed on May 02, 2023

I had such a wonderful time with Aurora. She made extra special stops here and there to show me authentic food choices and gluten free options as I am gluten free. I really feel lucky to have got to spend so much time with Aurora exploring the culture of Thailand.

Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on May 02, 2023

Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients. Thanks for your kind words about our guide Aurora.
We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again!
Best, Ashley

Great experience
Thailand | Apr 12 - Apr 20, 2023

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Milan Š.
Czechia | Reviewed on May 01, 2023

Trip was aligned mutually based on our needs and finally perfectly organized by kimkim guys. All went 100% correct as per our agreement, the service was excellent. Our local specialist was always stand by in case we needed any clarification or help. It was our 2nd trip with kimkim and we had a great experience again. We could focus on our holiday activities, instead of logistics (where, when, how). We don't like to stay at one place only, we prefer to explore the country where we are going... read more

Trip was aligned mutually based on our needs and finally perfectly organized by kimkim guys. All went 100% correct as per our agreement, the service was excellent. Our local specialist was always stand by in case we needed any clarification or help. It was our 2nd trip with kimkim and we had a great experience again. We could focus on our holiday activities, instead of logistics (where, when, how). We don't like to stay at one place only, we prefer to explore the country where we are going to, therefore logistics is quite important and kimkim is providing excellent service in this area.
We definitely recommend kimkim to the others and we will use it in the future again.

Hotel Reviews
Phi Phi Natural Resort
Krabi

Great experience in less busy area of the island.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is located at the northernmost part of the island, not overcrowded by tourists, which we liked a lot. Directly located at the beach. We could watch the sunrise directly from our room and also sunset when walking 10-15 minutes over a small hill.
Staff
Very helpful, whenever we asked for anything.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Galleria 12 Bangkok Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Bangkok

Good hotel with everything you need. We haven't spend too much time inside. Beds were very comfortable and huge :-) .

Authenticity & Character
Location
The street is very small and narrow, on the other side there is not noise there. Also Skytrain and shops are 5-10 min walk from there, which is very convenient.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our Jungle House
Khao Sok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Evening food tour by tuk tuk
Bangkok

Great experience. Our guide was very actionable and she was explaining everything all the way. Thanks Kanya for great evening.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok symbolic temples
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day trip to Cheow Lan lake joining tour
Khao Sok

Very relaxing day - the lake is awesome, water is clean and warm. We had enough time for swimming and kayaking, food for lunch was delicious. Hiking to cave and through forest was quite an easy one, we were expecting much more difficult hike. It's easy for kids as well.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Khao Sok night safari (Our Jungle Resort)
Khao Sok

We were a bit disappointed with night safari. First of all we wouldn't call it safari, however we might be spoiled by real safari in Africa. We would rather call it easy walk through night forest on wide pathways, but a bit overcrowded with lot of other people group, which were unable to keep quiet. Therefore also the number of spotted animals was quite limited (besides insect and some snakes). We were lucky to spot few sleeping monkeys.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on May 02, 2023

Dear Milan,
Many thanks for your valuable feedback on your experience, from which we could learn a lot to bring the better services for our future travelers. Regarding the night safari in Khao Sok, yes I have to admit that most animal experiences in Thailand could not be compared to the amazing safari in Africa. However, I noted about the crowd and will carefully consider this in the future.

I look forward to assist you with your next plan to Asia soon. Feel free to reach out to us anytime :)

Warmest regards,
EV Team

Fantastic Thailand
Thailand | Mar 23 - Apr 9, 2023

Shaula
Shaula L.
Daphne, AL | Reviewed on Apr 29, 2023

Our trip was fenomenal from beginning to end. It was more than what I expected. It was so perfectly crafted for what we wanted.

We started at Bangkok where we had the sweetest, kindest and nicest guide we could have asked for (Annie). She made the Bangkok experience so much better. She had fun facts about every site we visited, knew her history, was really passionate about her work and was always prepared for any eventuality. With her we visited the different palaces and temples, went to... read more

Our trip was fenomenal from beginning to end. It was more than what I expected. It was so perfectly crafted for what we wanted.

We started at Bangkok where we had the sweetest, kindest and nicest guide we could have asked for (Annie). She made the Bangkok experience so much better. She had fun facts about every site we visited, knew her history, was really passionate about her work and was always prepared for any eventuality. With her we visited the different palaces and temples, went to Chinatown for our food experience, night tour of the city and she pointed us out to great food and places to visit on our day off.

I must confess that Bangkok was not my favorite but I in general don't like large cities. Our hotel W22 was exactly what we asked for. However, the location left some to be desired. If the exact same hotels was somewhere different I would go back. The rooms were simple but nice looking and clean, it was styled very nicely, it was just the unexpected surrounding areas and somewhat questionable characters, so the location was not my favorite. in the street. But I never felt unsafe and with all and all it was very accessible, close to site, food and bars. Now this was not Kim Kim's first recommendation, they had proposed some other more fancier hotels, but since I was in somewhat of a budget this hotel was Ok and met all our needs. Plus Annie picked us up almost every day, took us where we needed to go and made sure we knew how to get around, expected prices and gave us tips to navigate the city when we were not with her. She was always on time and ready for anything.

From Bangkok we went to Ayutthaya, Annie and Kim Kim arrange for all transportations and accommodations, which were just great. (PS: I really loved being assisted and greeted at the airport to be able to fastrack all lines and process to enter the country).

Ayutthaya was fantastic, even though the heat was overwhelming, so if you go do it before April. The ancient city is so large that you should plan for a couple of days if you like ruins and to walk around and be transported in time. If I would have done something different, I would have skipped the summer palace altogether to get to Ayutthaya much earlier. That way I would have beat the crowds and the heat, because by the time we got there it was got painfully hot. I don't mind waking up early so I wish this would have been a choice or we could have gone the night before to be there much earlier, since Bangkok is really not far. I would rather leave really early, get there as soon as they open and once, I finish visiting all the places I wanted be giving the option to go to the summer palace or not. Unfortunately for us there wasn't much of a choice, we were driven to the palace directly. There wasn't really much to see aside from the spacious gardens, most buildings were closed so I really didn't see the point of stopping there. Definitely go to Ayutthaya, stay the day, enjoy the city, see the ruins at sunset, explore it again in the morning and then go back to wherever you are traveling. It is worth the trip and time. Our hotel in Ayutthaya (Kantary Hotel) was great, had a nice pool with a great view. The rooms were beautiful and very spacious.

Annie went above and beyond her job to make us feel confortable and welcomed, her kindness and graciousness will be something I will remember always. She was a trooper and a fantastic photographer, I think we have hundreds of pictures of us which we often don't take. She send them all to us and now we have more wonderful memories! If we go back to Bangkok or any surrounding areas I would ask to be paired with her again.

After we went to Chiang Rai, what a fun little city. Our hotel was amazing, I think my favorite one, based on style. The Nak Nakara was a relatively small Lana Style hotel, confortable, beautifully kept, really well maintained and with lots of personality. It had a really nice pool that we got to enjoy in the evenings a very convenient restaurant and close to fun evening markets. Everyone there was lovely and helpful, they helped us arrange for tuk tuks to take us places. Our guide Mr Chuan was great. He was nice, knowledgeable and pleasant, he was very accommodating and kind, he let us do the visits in our own time, never pressure us or rush. The golden triangle was interesting, and we did also the food experience. But it was all the variety of temples we visited that made this place so memorable. Do visit the white temple and black house and if you have time go to the blue temple. We also discover a funky little bar, restaurant, hanging place
the Chivit Thamma Dat, this was recomended by our hotel staff. What a nice place to end our days. We ended going there in the evenings for food and drinks, to relax by the river and enjoy the view. It really rounded up our little adventure. 5 stars for Chiang Rai. We loved it.

On to our favorite place Chiang Mai.

We stayed inside the old walls and had the most amazing guide, Mona (Ms Kanyavee). Our hotel Thai Akara was great! Also a Lana Style hotel, a little more modern than the others, was perfectly locatate. Everything and anything was reachable by foot. Our street was awsom, we had food, markets, bars, temples, spas a barber and even a laundramat all within walking distance. The people were amazing, the pool was great (it was really hot in May). Our favorite person was our guide Mona.

Mona was so much fun to spend time with. She was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, very well rounded and make each day fun. She was never intrusive and so, so kind. With her we did a food experience which was great and she was flexible enought to acomodate to anything we wanted, took us around the city and went with us to the Jungle temple (my favorite) on to a hike, waterfalls, coffe farm and a monk blessing. We went with her to the Doi Inthanon National Park (A must go if you can) She was great! Thanks Mona!!!

Finally we ended this three week trip in Krabi. We stayed at a resort and that may be the only place I would not recommend. It was supposed to be a 4 star resort but I am sorry to say maybe a 3. The Beyond resort at Krabi has seen better days and is somewhat run down. The first room we received was really substandard and I had to raise a complained about it. And while we had issues with our room, the staff was so accommodating and understanding. We were promptly moved to another room but it was an inconvenience. Now the resort staff will make up for it, what an amazing staff they have, every single one of them. Including the manager who called me to apologize for the room. With some TLC the resort can recover, the grounds are great, I loved the beach and pool and absolutely love that they were very kitty friendly (as most of Thailand is). The pool was nice and the restaurant was OK... but no worries cause just next door there was a fantastic restaurant, bar and spa.

At Krabi we spend most of the time on boat tours, island hopping, visiting beautiful beaches and snorkeling. One recommendation though. I don't think it is needed to book this experiences ahead of time. On our day off we coordinate through the hotel a private boat. This was so much better than the joining tours and the price difference was very small. But do it there, all the prices as consistent and listed everywhere so there is little chance for anyone to take advantage of you. They really cater to tourist and I am sure that way will be much more affordable than booking them ahead of time. I do recommend the speed boat to Phi Phi islands. If you are choosing to do Kayaking at Ao Thalane don't do the whole day. The best part was the first part of the trip through the canyon, absolutely breathtaking. The kayaking through the river was nice and fun but not as amazing as the first part of the day.

All and all I give this trip a 9 out of 10. With very, very few inconveniences that were promptly resolved by our specialist Lacey. I want to give kuddos to her, since she was always attentive and in the few instances, we had an issue she was easy to reach and prompt to help us.

Hotel Reviews
Nak Nakara Hotel
Chiang Rai

Cute Lana Style hotel. Well located, confortable, clean and good looking rooms. Great pool, amicable and hospitable staff. Close to everything we needed. Perfect for our visit.

Authenticity & Character
Love its character. It had a mixed of modern while still traditional. Lovely looking gardens, perfectly manicured, open aired areas, great pool
Location
Close the night bazar, on a quite road, with easy transportation.
Staff
Oh the staff!!! Very young but so helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cant complaint! Clean confortable rooms and shared spaces.
W22 by Burasari
Bangkok

More like a 3 1/2 stars. The hotel itself is very nice looking. It is great for a short stop. The pictures do give credit to the hotel. It is the location that left me hesitant to give it a higher rating. However while this hotel is not for me. It is in the heart of China Town close to everything. So give it a try, you may like it.

Authenticity & Character
The decorations are very nice (I wish it had a bar or snack area). The hotel is charming in its own way. It looks lovely inside and it was perfect for spending a couple of nights. It did meet all our needs.
Location
The location was not for me.
Staff
The staff could have been a little more helpful, but they were nice. It is a small hotel so there isnt too many people there who can help you with simple things like calling a cab or helping you negotiate with a Tuk Tuk driver (which in all other hotels we stayed, we were assisted with).
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotels is impeccably clean and the rooms while on the small size and confortable.
Kantary Hotel

Fun hotel with excellent rooms and a rooftop pool with a view. Great restaurant.

Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were beyond spacious, really clean and confortable. Excellent choice of hotels
Thai Akara
Chiang Mai

I love this hotel. The location was excellent, everything was close by and an easy walk. The days were hot so the pool while a little small was really a nice treat. The pool and restaurant staff was lovely, engaging and helpful. They remembered us and try to make sure we had a good time. I love the hotel style with its airiness and decorations. But it was really the location that made it great.

Authenticity & Character
Charming, modern with loads of traditional character. Extremely convenient and fun.
Location
The hotel is on a tiny side street and is very inconspicuous. You could miss it if you don't know it is there. The hotel is spacious and so very confortable. In close proximity to absolutely anything you may want. Close to temples, city center, night markets, food markets, restaurants, bars, laundromats (the hotel offers this service, but right next door for a fraction of the price you can have everything washed and delivered to you in the same day), spas, little tiny Thai Massage places (don't pay for the fancy ones, cause these small ones are a jewel). Really great location.
Staff
The pool and restaurant staff was amazing. We didn't really interact much with the rest of them, we didn't need to but i am sure they are also lovely! The pool staff knew our order, were engaging without being intrusive, always attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Really confortable, tidy, immaculately clean.
Beyond Resort Krabi
Krabi

I really wanted to love this place, but it is a bit rundown. It needs some TLC, a coat of paint and some more maintenance. However, I loved the beach area, the pool was fun and the staff was the nicest people we have encountered. The staff made up any shortcomings the hotel had. But I was expecting more, and I was a little disappointed by it. I spoke with the manager, and he told me they are starting renovations in the summer of 2023. So, trust but verify that the reno has been completed. If yes, then try it. If not, then depending on what you are looking for give it a try. Since we spent most of our time out of the resort, we didn't miss much but if you are a resort type of person be aware of its shortcomings. The restaurant food is a little generic, the drinks are not the best, the furnishings in the rooms and common areas are outdate and need to be upgraded. The overall look is rundown, it seriously need painting and the palm trees need to be replaced since many are dead. The rooms are weirdly spacious, but there is no airflow to the bathroom, which gets ridiculously hot and humid with a very uncomfortable smell, which we could not pinpoint where it was coming from. It was really somewhat sad, because I can picture it in its better days and I can see the potential for it to be much more. But the staff!!! The staff is amazing, hospitable, caring, serviceable, attentive and I can go on and on how incredibly nice they were.

Authenticity & Character
It has seen better days. This leaves much to be desired.
Location
The beach is really nice, you just need to wait for high tide and you can walk for miles. It was lovely! Very accessible and the staff helped us to arrange transporation and tours. You can just walk out and will find little taxi, tuk tuk stands. Walking disatance on the beach are other bars and restaurants all with amazing views. I like that the area we were in was quite and didnt have the overwhelming hecticness of Ao Nang or Raily Beach.
Staff
Lovely people all of them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It wasn't unclean, it is just that a place that is rundown makes you feel a certain way. It was confortable with some question marks. I do adminer trying to save enegery but this made the rooms really hot and uncomfortable when you arrive and I have no idea what was up with the bathrooms. I guess it is just poor desing. The comun areas especially the lobby really need better ventilation and an investment in better more powerful fans. I understand the open concepts but it was uncomfortably hot and the tiny celling fans barely blew any air. The furniture is outdated so that contributes to the overall feeling that the hotel is past its prime.
Activity Reviews
Phi Phi island by joining speedboat
Krabi

They are beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The tour guide for the joining tour was very nice. He made sure we were confortable and he was funny to boot!
Transport
The speed boat are really confortable.
Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai Sightseeing & art
Chiang Rai

This was so fun!!! I cant believe how corky some of the places we went to. So creative and a great combination of modern and spiritual with a touch of irreverent and fun while still absolutely beautiful. Impresive array to talent in the best possible way. White temple and black house are a must see while in Chiang Rai.

Quality of Experience
So much fun!!!
Bangkok - Ayutthaya
Thailand

I loved this place, but please go there first and then to the summer palace. Timing is everything and when you are visiting in the middle of the summer this should be taken into consideration. This place is magical and should be appreciate.

Quality of Experience
Really good
Food
We ate at the hotel and Annie (bless her soul) bought us all sort of disserts, drinks and snacks, which were absolutely delicious. I took them with me and munch on them for the remainder of the trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved our driver and guide (Annie). So much fun and kind. Annie even bought me a fan because I was overheated and uncomfortable. She was the best!
Transport
Those vans are great!!! So confortable and spacious, I guess next time I will travel by land if they are available.
Alms giving and jungle temple
Chiang Mai

This was my favorite day along with the visit to Doi Inthanon. The jungle temple is so beautiful, so serene, so different. This is more of a spiritual experience. The temple is not as grandiose as the ones in the cities but it has such a vibrancy and quietness. The jungle, mountains and design is a rest for the soul.

Quality of Experience
A lot of this had to do with our guide, she was patient and lovely, she welcomed every question and was insightful and kind.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Both driver and guide (Mona) were fantastic. I can say enough good things about Mona. She was great, non intrusive and never pushy. She was insightful and knowledgeable but not stuffy and always kind and fun. We really enjoyed our time with her. She was open and welcomed all our questions, she was great at explaining us and giving us background especially related to Buddhism and the temples without being preaching or judgmental. She really made us feel very confortable. We really recommend her
Transport
Loved our driver and our van. Van is spacious and very well kept, inmaculate and clean. They provided for any need, had cool water at hand all the time. It was great.
Doi Inthanon National Park - A nature walk and culture
Chiang Mai

What a fun day and break from all the temple sight seeing. The park was lovely and the waterfalls beautiful. The treck was not difficult (but there were some steep stairs). We loved getting coffee and having lunch at the Karen village. The twin chedis were quite a contrast to the lovely walk and beautiful natrue. The waterfalls were my favorite part.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Four Islands by Longtail boat Joining tour
Krabi

We didn't get the speedboat for this, we got the long tail boat. We had a lot of fun but boy the crowds! It is still amazing and a must do!

Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on May 02, 2023

Dear Shaula,
Many thanks for your valuable and detailed feedback on your experience, from which we could learn a lot to bring the better services for our future travelers.
I look forward to assist you with your next plan to Asia soon. Feel free to reach out to us anytime :)
Warmest regards,
From EV Team!!!

Eating my Way Through Thailand
Thailand | Mar 24 - Mar 31, 2023

Kathy
Kathy D.
Kuwait | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2023

The trip was amazing! Working with Lacey to plan exactly what we wanted to do was one of the easiest processes. She was very responsive no matter what day it was. (does she ever get a day off?) She was patient with me as I had to check with other travellers to answer her questions sometimes. She was very knowledgeable and gave us great advice on hotels as well. It was great that she gave us choices.

Pom in Bangkok was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. He had a great sense of humour and... read more

The trip was amazing! Working with Lacey to plan exactly what we wanted to do was one of the easiest processes. She was very responsive no matter what day it was. (does she ever get a day off?) She was patient with me as I had to check with other travellers to answer her questions sometimes. She was very knowledgeable and gave us great advice on hotels as well. It was great that she gave us choices.

Pom in Bangkok was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. He had a great sense of humour and could answer all of our questions. The W22 hotel was in a great location for walking around Chinatown. We moved through the sights quickly and efficiently and he knew where to get the best souvenirs, how to barter and where it was appropriate and he found us all the great foods to eat. I felt like we ate our way through Thailand.

Mona was fantastic, she was also very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions. She offered so much information about Chiang Mai and the surrounding area. We wished we had more time there. The Thai Akara is a beautiful hotel and we spent some time relaxing in the courtyard by the pool. The cooler weather was a welcome change from Bangkok. The Elephant Sanctuary was definitely a highlight for all of us in my group. We met some wonderful young people on our ride out there and back. One thing we were not expecting was the red taxi ride out to the sanctuary. We had been in air conditioned coaches all along and then to ride in the back of the red taxi was unpleasant. The street food tour was amazing with so much great food. Mona and our driver Aude were so friendly. Mona's tips about the night market and the accessibility from our hotel on foot was great. The temple and the blessings by monks were both very spiritual for me and a great way to start the day. The extra stop at a cute little coffee shop was a nice touch and it was nice to get to know Mona a little bit on a personal level. We will definitely come back to this area of Thailand and spend more time.

Phuket was hot and humid. The Cape Penwa hotel was divine. The breakfast buffet was huge, the beach was lovely and the service excellent. We only had limited contact with Kai because of the type of experiences we had there but she was able to ensure we had a driver when we needed one. She was very responsive to all my questions via what's app throughout our stay and got us tickets to the cabaret on the last night. She was also very knowledgeable and so helpful.
The island and snorkeling tour we went on was enjoyable but we were surprised at the size of the boat and group with us. We were all given a coloured wristband when we arrived but no further instruction. We almost missed our briefing and the group leaving because no one called out colours or anything. There was a large, loud group at the back of the boat that never moved and so some of us had to fight for space inside out of the sun. (one of them laid down in the back and went to sleep so we had to climb over her to get off the boat) There was not enough room out of the sun for all of the people on the boat. The snorkeling was great for us that are experienced snorkelers but if you were a first time snorkeler, there was no instruction, rules, what to do and what not to do. The masks were handed out and we jumped in. The buffet was horrible. The food was edible but it was small, no service and we were left alone. The tour could have been much shorter, we had way too much time at each stop and the beaches had no lounge chairs or anything. We would not do this tour again.

We absolutely loved our trip to Thailand and will definitely return for a longer visit.

Hotel Review
Thai Akara
Chiang Mai

Beautiful, well situated hotel. The courtyard area around the pool was quiet, and the pool bar staff were attentive. Breakfast buffet wasn't large but had lots of choices as well as a small menu for eggs made fresh. I would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Charming, courtyard around the pool like an Oasis
Location
Options for restaurants and bars, and the night market within walking distance.
Staff
Always helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was comfortable and the bathroom had both a tub and a shower
Activity Reviews
Manohra Dinner cruise
Bangkok

Food was incredible 5 star for sure, views spectacular and staff were able to answer questions about what we were seeing as we floated past.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Charming Night And Street Food Taste
Chiang Mai

Temple was beautiful. Food was great, Mona was helpful and knowledgeable. We were stuffed by the time we were done eating.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mona and Aude were beyond helpful and friendly.
Transport
Alms giving and jungle temple
Chiang Mai

This was an experience like none other we have had. The temple in Chiang Mai was so different from the flashy gold ones in Bangkok. We really loved this experience and the blessings from the monks.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Afternoon session)
Chiang Mai

Words cannot express how we feel about the elephant sanctuary. This sanctuary is a no riding sanctuary which is an important distinction for us. These elephants are rescued from working and begin ridden. We fed them, interacted with them, got up close. We made and fed them their medicine, Ken was great at teaching us lots about the elephants, and we all learned new things. We watered them and had a big water fight. It was simply a great afternoon.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff at the sanctuary were amazing
Transport
Did not know about the red taxi and it was hot and uncomfortable
Evening food tour by tuk tuk
Bangkok

This was a wild ride for sure. The tuk tuks are an adventure in themselves but we had a great guide and great food all evening long. We started in a restaurant for some Thai food and then went out on the street which was much different than it had been during the day.

Quality of Experience
Food
All the food was so good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pom was amazing and got us all the food we wanted to try
Transport
Tuk Tuks are fun
Railway market & floating market
Bangkok

The markets were like nothing we had experienced before. We had so much fun, and bought original artwork, souvenirs and elephant pants. You have to get some elephant pants, great for going in temples and so comfy for the flight home.

Quality of Experience
Food
ate all kinds of new foods
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pom was amazing, knew so much and helped us buy and barter.
Transport
Lot's of walking, so make sure you have good shoes on
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo

A huge thank you to Lacey and her entire team...
Thailand | Mar 14 - Mar 24, 2023

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Christine Y.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2023

A huge thank you to Lacey and her entire team for making our trip to Thailand so special. We had very little time to plan, so left all of the details to Lacey. She did not disappoint. Everything -- from the hotels, to tours, to guides, to drivers -- was wonderful and so well coordinated that we got to enjoy the short time we had to spend in such a wonderful country. We specifically enjoyed our private guides, Pom in Bangkok and Frankie in Chiang Mai, who made the trip particularly... read more

A huge thank you to Lacey and her entire team for making our trip to Thailand so special. We had very little time to plan, so left all of the details to Lacey. She did not disappoint. Everything -- from the hotels, to tours, to guides, to drivers -- was wonderful and so well coordinated that we got to enjoy the short time we had to spend in such a wonderful country. We specifically enjoyed our private guides, Pom in Bangkok and Frankie in Chiang Mai, who made the trip particularly interesting for our entire family, including our two teenage boys. We would easy use Lacey and Exotic Voyages again and recommend them to friends and family, without hesitation.

Again, thank you, Lacey.

Hotel Reviews
The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
U Chiang Mai Hotel

Loved this boutique hotel. Beautiful rooms, great location and wonderful drinks by the pool. The staff was also extremely friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the center of the old city in Chiang Mai.
Staff
They were so friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Great for easy access to the airport.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel is clean, but dated and in need of an update.
Activity Reviews
Railway market & floating market
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Pom and our driver Sumit were excellent. Highly recommend both
Transport
Evening food tour by tuk tuk
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Encounter oriental gastronomy in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Frankie, was wonderful!
Transport
John Gray's sea canoe - Hong by Starlight joining tour
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 07, 2023

Hi Christine,
Many thanks for your valuable feedback on your experience, from which we could learn a lot to bring the better services for our future travelers.
I look forward to assist you with your next plan to Asia soon. Feel free to reach out to us anytime :)
Warmest regards,
EV Team