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Ashley Tran

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide when I get older. Now I am a travel consultant— not exactly the same thing, but very close! Being a consultant has also let me discover more places and help people to organize trips not only in Vietnam but also in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, the countries which I am continuously exploring and feel a big passion for.
I am feeling happy to share with my clients my knowledge and experience of traveling and helping them to enjoy Indochina's beautiful landscapes, nice & friendly local people, delicious cuisine, rich culture, and history.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We offer a wide range of trips from relaxing beach outbreaks to trekking in the jungles throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. Our tour types include, but are not limited to:
- Classic and culture tours
- Family vacations
- Honeymoon trips
- Adventure tours
- Foodie tours
- Wellness
- Day trips and excursions
- MICE"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I wanted to be involved in travel since I was a child when I dreamed to become a tour guide. But one day, when I was traveling with my best friend to Da Nang, I was responsible for organizing our trip. At that time, I realized that I would love to become a Travel Consultant. I realized that I have a passion for making the entire holiday and being more involved in the organization process. And I still could meet with my clients and share with them my experience and listen to their travel stories.
Four years since the first time, I worked as a Travel Consultant, my clients are always happy when arranging services with me from the first time I contacted them until when they're back home. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"It was the first time I traveled to Sapa in 2017, the mountain region of Northern Vietnam. At that time it hasn't been a hot tourist spot and all the infrastructure was under construction. Many roads and hotels were not in good condition yet. I stayed in a hotel with a central location, based on the recommendations on the internet. It was right in the middle of the construction and far from the villages. Each day I had to travel a lot to visit beautiful places and get far from the dust of construction. I still enjoyed the trip, but it was the time when I realized how important it is to make a deeper search before the trip and get information from one who has first-hand knowledge. It was the first time I realized how important a travel consultant's work is, and I always remember this experience as a motivation and inspiration for me to serve my clients to make sure their travel experience will be smooth and joyful. "

World Heritage Site in Vietnam
Best of Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, & More - 15 Days

Experience all of the highlights of Vietnam on one trip with this extensive itinerary. Wander the streets of Hanoi, bike through small fishing villages and rice paddies, experience the beauty of Halong Bay,  see the hidden charm of Mekong Delta, and explore the ancient Hindu temple ruins at My Son Holy Land.

Take to a kayak and explore the limestone karst formations in Ha Long Bay
Active Vietnam Adventure - 12 Days

Travel from the mountains of the north through the history of Vietnam down to the southern river delta on this 12-day itinerary. You'll start off with two days of cycling through northern Vietnam's nature reserves, then cruise through the dramatic karst scenery of Ha Long Bay. Explore the historical sites and modern city life in Hue and Hoi An before making your way south down the Mekong Delta, ending your trip in the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

Recent trip reviews for Ashley

One of a kind excellent trip to Thailand.
Thailand | Dec 27 - Jan 8, 2023

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Susan E.
Thailand | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

The planning of the trip with Ashley was superb and very easy. Ashley was responsive to all of our questions. Our local guides (Lee in Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai area) and Tar (in and around Bangkok) were excellent. The guides were very knowledgeable of Thai history and very solicitous to our needs. They reacted well to slight changes we made in our itineraries (less shopping and more museum/sites). The boat ride on the Mekong River at the Golden Triangle, Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok, and... read more

The planning of the trip with Ashley was superb and very easy. Ashley was responsive to all of our questions. Our local guides (Lee in Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai area) and Tar (in and around Bangkok) were excellent. The guides were very knowledgeable of Thai history and very solicitous to our needs. They reacted well to slight changes we made in our itineraries (less shopping and more museum/sites). The boat ride on the Mekong River at the Golden Triangle, Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok, and the Floating Market (near Bangkok) were the highlights of the trip for me.

Hotel Reviews
De Charme Hotel
Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

The DeCharme Hotel is a downtown Chiang Mai hotel close to everything! It was very clean and the employees were very service oriented. The breakfast buffet was good.

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True Siam Rangnam Hotel
Phayathai, Rajthevee, Province

The True Siam Hotel is located in central Bangkok in a safe neighborhood with many restaurants nearby. It is a traditional, wooden structure that is very beautiful throughout. While traditional, the hotel offers many modern amenities. However their wifi was merely adequate. Hopefully this will improve soon.

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Local specialist: Ashley Tran

Northern Vietnam Bliss
Vietnam | Dec 27 - Jan 3, 2023

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Dana C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

Just returned from an 8 day trip planned via KimKim to Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay) and could not recommend KimKim and Realistic Asia’s tours more highly. This was my husband and my first time taking an entirely “tour guided” vacation, as we typically plan and organize everything ourselves. To be honest, when researching KimKim tours, I found mixed reviews (mostly due to covid and changes it forced upon past clients), but after filling out the initial query into the trip, I felt... read more

Just returned from an 8 day trip planned via KimKim to Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay) and could not recommend KimKim and Realistic Asia’s tours more highly. This was my husband and my first time taking an entirely “tour guided” vacation, as we typically plan and organize everything ourselves. To be honest, when researching KimKim tours, I found mixed reviews (mostly due to covid and changes it forced upon past clients), but after filling out the initial query into the trip, I felt Ashley and the AI questionnaire had a great grasp on the type of travelers we were and our expectations for a private, 2 person tour that focused on nature, getting to know local people and food. When we received the final quote, the price was not much more than if we were to plan it ourselves, but allowed us to sit back and enjoy rather than deal with the stresses of booking and organizing everything before and during the trip. We did food tours, treks through rice fields, visits with local farmers, tastings of rice wine and tea, train rides, cave tours, cooking lessons, and boat cruises…all of which were scheduled exactly as promised- away from the beaten path, individualized and to our level of care and quality. Ashley checked on us throughout the trip and was prompt in replying to any questions or concerns about the trip before and while it was happening. I would definitely travel through KimKim in the future and have no problem recommending them to others who are looking for a reliable, personalized, and responsive agency to make your next dream vacation become a reality.

Hotel Reviews
Aurora Premium Hotel & Spa

Great location and very friendly, responsive staff. Comfortable rooms and a good spread of food for people of all diets for breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to many restaurants, shops and local sites of interest.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Livitran Express

As far as overnight train rides go, this is one of the most comfortable I’ve been on in SE Asia. The sheets and pillows were very clean and the complimentary snacks and drinks were appreciated. The room was a bit cold in the winter months, but manageable. The rooms were very quiet and we couldn’t hear anyone once they were all in their rooms. The shared bathrooms were surprisingly clean, even at the end of the long journey and I would compare to any average airplane bathroom on a long flight. Stocked with toilet paper and soap as well.

Authenticity & Character
Cute Christmas decorations and an adjustable table lamp made for a nice ambiance at the holidays.
Staff
Great onboarding staff. Had a train staff unlock and open our door as we were about an hour into the trip which was unexpected and unexplained. He said something in Vietnamese then shut the door immediately.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean beds, sheets and fairly clean shared bathrooms
Silk Path Grand Sapa
Lao Cai

Beautiful grounds and architectural details at this hotel. Unfortunately it was extremely foggy our entire stay, but even despite that, the ambiance was incredible. Very kind and caring staff who were attentive and caring in their interactions. The room was large and the bed was a dream to sleep in. Bathroom could use some more ventilation and the drain in the bathtub was very slow. Food at breakfast was amazing and we were spoiled for choice of delicious options. The spa experience was one of a kind and we wished we had more time to enjoy the amazing facilities there- hot and cool plunge pools, sauna, herbal bath and excellent massages. We took the free shuttle into the city center, which was a short trip and always on time. Would highly recommend this hotel as a peaceful and gorgeous spot to start and end your days when exploring Sapa.

Authenticity & Character
Very nicely decorated and attention put into everything from the elevator walls to the high quality furniture.
Location
Just outside of town and up a hill for amazing views. Shuttle regularly takes you into city center if necessary.
Staff
Very attentive and friendly staff in all locations of the hotel- front desk, breakfast, Italian restaurant, spa, drivers.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All spaces were warm and cozy despite the super cold temperatures. We slept soundly and felt pampered in this hotel.
Era Cruises
Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi

A nice, medium sized boat to cruise Halong bay in. The staff were very kind and hospitable, paying attention to details and making sure each group was taken care of in a similar fashion. All activities were run to plan and on time. The boat furnishings, floors and decor were a bit run down, and some repairs and updates would be helpful, but overall a beautiful boat and setting to spend a night. Our room was by far the best part! It was HUGE for a cruise and had an amazing bathroom with large rain shower, beautiful soaking run by the window, lounge chairs on our private deck and fabulous Japanese toilets. The bed was large and comfy and the heating worked efficiently for us during the cold nights. We had a spa treatment which was nice, although the space was also a bit musty and could use some updates to decor. Food was plentiful and the staff did a great job accommodating my vegetarian needs.

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Activity Reviews
Hanoi Evening Street Food Tour
Hanoi

Super full after this short tour of Hanoi specialty foods. We loved the variety of spots our guide took us and how he gauged where to go next based on our preferences and thoughts. Vegetarian and non-veg options were available at all stops. Our guide was very friendly and easy to laugh with, ask questions and trust for other suggestions to check out during the rest of our stay.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking around with a local guide where we stayed was helpful in gathering our bearings for the rest of the trip.
Explore the Vietnamese Countryside on a Ba Vi Eco Tour
Hanoi

Wonderful variety of activities, scenery and authentic experiences with local people. We enjoyed tasting the rice wine, tea, and SO MUCH food local food (for vegetarians and non). While we didn’t get to ride bikes due to rain, we didn’t feel like that diluted the trip. Our guide was kind, chatty, and helped us in translating and playing games or asking questions with our hosts at each spot. We felt very welcome and while I know there are other tourists who do come to this area, we felt like we were the only ones there and only saw one other small group of expats at lunch. We are grateful for this tour and the insight it gave us into local daily life in the countryside.

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Food
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Half day Taphin red Dao hill tribe village
Sapa

The walk was mostly on paved roads and our guide was very quiet on the first day. We were challenged to know what to ask and weren’t provided a lot of information. The walk was peaceful and we did meet some local woman artisans, but we felt like their goods were machine made, wrapped in plastic for loads of tourists, and it didn’t quite feel authentic other than seeing one of their homes briefly. We would have rather learned how to make something with them or played games with the local kids than be haggled to buy something most of the walk.

Quality of Experience
The location seemed a bit lack luster. Just walking on a road people drive on most of the time.
Food
Excellent lunch and variety of local options to try
Guides, Drivers and Staff
First day our guide was very quiet and shy. We didn’t feel her as chatty so seemed less knowledgeable than other guides we’ve had.
Transport
We were told that we didn’t have a driver to take us back to the hotel after lunch. After questioning this, we were told actually never mind and that it could be arranged, but my husband could not leave his bag in the van during lunch because our driver may change.
Sapa Trekking & Sightseeing
Sapa

A great day of trekking through the countryside and enjoying the beauty of the rice paddies. It was extremely muddy, so I appreciated our guide’s suggestion to rent rain boots for the day’s excursion. The first two villages of the hikes were east walks on paved roads and footpaths, but hardly anyone except us out walking. The walk to the last village was through the rice paddies and very challenging to navigate in the thick mud and hills. Two very capable and kind local women held my hand through much of this section of the trek and saved me many times from face-planting into the mud! Our guide seemed more relaxed than the previous day which made for a more enjoyable, fun experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Great veg and non veg options at the end of the hike to fuel us through the rest of the day
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Same driver at start and finish of day
Dining at Comet restaurant (Aurora Hanoi hotel)
Hanoi

Had NYE dinner here. Excellent views of the city. Upon entering, we were seated right next to another couple even though there were two top tables available across the room. We asked to be seated there instead for our privacy and the other couples. We were told this was not possible after much discussion. When ordering a bottle of wine, we were brought the wrong bottle that was not on the menu and told it was the only one. My husband went to ask management about it, as the service staff were not able to explain the situation. We ended up ordering beer and wine by the glass instead. The vegetarian food was extremely plentiful but it was all brought out at once so much of it was cold before I could eat it. My husband, on the other hand, was only brought one dish and a salad, which seemed miserly compared to all of the vegetarian dishes I was brought. We had to leave the table multiple times to find staff and order more drinks or ask for plates to be cleared. Overall, it was an average meal. The staff were trying but they seemed overwhelmed and inattentive for such a big night of celebrations.

Quality of Experience
Badly timed dishes, staff who were inattentive and not knowledgeable about the menu.
Food
Dark & Bright Cave - Halong Bay - Hanoi (Era)
Ha Long Bay

Beautiful but a very short experience. The “dark” cave was closed so we only toured the “light” cave which was not big. The rower was amazing and worked so hard. Despite the rain and fog, it was still peaceful and gorgeous. Our tour took us about ten minutes earlier than other boats did and it made a HUGE difference to be the first ones out on the water. When we returned, the dock was crammed with tourists. Enjoyable but i would have liked a longer ride and to have seen more than one small cave.

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Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023

Dear my beloved guest,
Thank you so much for devoting some time to leave us such a great review. It really means a lot to us that you had a great experience with our company.
Looking forward to serving you in future trip to our country Vietnam and other Indochina countries.
Best wishes!
Ashley

Amazing trip to Vietnam
Vietnam | Dec 26 - Dec 28, 2022

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Melissa J.
Santa Clara, CA | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2023

We had a fantastic trip to Vietnam and really appreciated all the assistance provided by Ashley! She was very accommodating and patient as we requested a few modifications to our itinerary as we became more educated on the options.

She was extremely responsive and informative, and I would highly recommend both Ashley and Kimkim! read more

We had a fantastic trip to Vietnam and really appreciated all the assistance provided by Ashley! She was very accommodating and patient as we requested a few modifications to our itinerary as we became more educated on the options.

She was extremely responsive and informative, and I would highly recommend both Ashley and Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa

Great hotel in a great location. Restaurant and service throughout were top-notch!

Authenticity & Character
Top notch service. Aesthetically pleasing rooms
Location
Central to main points of interest
Staff
Excellent service on all fronts
Cleanliness & Comfort
Would not recommend a room on top floor
Orchid Trendy Cruise
Hai Phong

Had a lovely experience in magical Halong Bay!

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Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

Dear my beloved client,
Thanks so much for your review! I am very thrilled that your family enjoyed the trip. It was a great pleasure for me and our team to host you on this holiday. Your feedback is highly appreciated, it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable holidays for future clients.
Hope to see you again in other Indochina countries in future.
Happy holidays to your family!
Ashley

Most wonderful vacation in Vietnam!
Vietnam | Dec 18 - Dec 26, 2022

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Agnes S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

On our first trip to Vietnam, we wanted to have a nice balance of nature and city trips, learn about culture and explore the cuisine - so we worked with Ashley to build a custom-made itinerary, which turned out to be an unforgettable trip. She has been most helpful to accommodate all our needs, quickly turned around every request and also supported when we had some emergencies due to a forgotten luggage while in Vietnam, always checking in to ensure we enjoy it all. Mr Tu, our tour guide... read more

On our first trip to Vietnam, we wanted to have a nice balance of nature and city trips, learn about culture and explore the cuisine - so we worked with Ashley to build a custom-made itinerary, which turned out to be an unforgettable trip. She has been most helpful to accommodate all our needs, quickly turned around every request and also supported when we had some emergencies due to a forgotten luggage while in Vietnam, always checking in to ensure we enjoy it all. Mr Tu, our tour guide took us to wonderful places and helped us experience the life of the local people in very unique ways. It was real fun travelling with Tu, he explained all we wanted to know about history and culture, and was extremely flexible when we had special requests to explore & try things outside the itinerary - all to ensure we get the most out of our trip! Highlights of our trip: Pu Loung trekking and village tour, boat rides, Hoi An trip, cooking class with Madam Ai. We highly recommend it all!

Hotel Reviews
Aira Boutique Hoi An Hotel & Villa
Hoi An
Authenticity & Character
Really nicely done design, lovely garden and pools
Location
By the most beautiful beach, close to town
Staff
Super nice & helpful staff - we left a luggage behind and they immediately sent someone with a bike to catch us at the airport, we are most grateful for their kindness!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pu Luong Retreat
Thanh Hoa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful design
Location
Right at the city center, but still very peaceful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
PVT Culinary Experience With Chef
Hanoi

We started with a small tour to the local market, which was really great to learn about all the ingredients. Then Madam Ei gave us an incredible class making super yummy dishes in her own kitchen - most wonderful chef and amazing person, we are very lucky to learn from her.

Quality of Experience
Amazing menu and unforgettable cooking experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Madam Ei is the most wonderful chef
Transport
Trekking to Kho Muong and Uoi Villages
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Quality of Experience
Just the perfect length of walking in the jungle and amongst the village, also went to a cave which was truly beautiful.
Food
We had lunch in a remote village, was so yummy and collected our own oranges from a garden
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The local guide accompanied us on the trip
Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Dear Agnes,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review that motivates our team a lot. We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your trip. We work hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers. Thank you so much for choosing us for this trip to Vietnam! I hope to see you on the next vacation to South-east Asia in the future.
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Ashley

Review … Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
Cambodia | Oct 31 - Nov 29, 2022

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Jose S.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022

Everything was really well prepared in my opinion. Think the offer of hotels should not be made based on a global budget announced my the client … the offer should include always hotels with more stars. Almost always with a small increase of price the client can obtain a better hotel.. If I say 4 stars you should include also some with 5 stars… and the client decide.

I really liked the proposed tours and the guides were really competente… Emma in Hoi An, the one in Min Bei (south Hanoi)... read more

Everything was really well prepared in my opinion. Think the offer of hotels should not be made based on a global budget announced my the client … the offer should include always hotels with more stars. Almost always with a small increase of price the client can obtain a better hotel.. If I say 4 stars you should include also some with 5 stars… and the client decide.

I really liked the proposed tours and the guides were really competente… Emma in Hoi An, the one in Min Bei (south Hanoi) were for me the best ones. I liked too the one in Bangkok.

I really recommend Realistic Tours and Ashley as trip manager

Hotel Reviews
Patong Lodge Hotel (โรงแรม ป่าตอง ลอดจ์)

Don’t recommend for clients that are able to pay 5 stars hotel even in a 4 stars budget for the overall trip

Authenticity & Character
Massive tourism without quality offer
Location
Close to the beach
Staff
They treat me perfectly and professionally when I asked to check out 30 min after my check in
Cleanliness & Comfort
Could be really better
Dal Vostro Hotel & Spa
Hanoi

I liked … and I will come again there when in Hanoi

Authenticity & Character
Staff really authentic
Location
Perfect location in the old town
Staff
Always available…
Cleanliness & Comfort
All ok
Le Journey Halong Cruise

Nice boat… nice ambiance with the staff… quality of the boat could be better.

Authenticity & Character
Good
Location
Good
Staff
Nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cherish Hotel

Nice overall impression

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect location …
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hoi An Rose Garden Hotel
Hoi An
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adora Art Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
HARI Residence & Spa
Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
LCS Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
True Siam Rangnam Hotel
Phayathai, Rajthevee, Province
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
De Charme Hotel
Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hanoi City tour - Joint in tour
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc
Hanoi
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Halong Bay - Le Journey Cruise (N)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Le Journey Cruise – Hanoi (N)
Ha Long Bay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hue Sightseeing Full Day
Hue
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoi An Walking Tour
Hoi An

Fantastic

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Emma knowledge fantastic
Transport
Ba Na Hills Day Trip
Vietnam

Only the bridge deserves the trip in my opinion

Quality of Experience
Food
Excellent food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ho Chi Minh city tour - Cu Chi tunnels - Joint in tour
Ho Chi Minh City
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Siem Reap – Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting the Floating Villages of Tonlé Sap Lake
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phnom Penh sightseeings
Phnom Penh
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Damnern Saduak Floating Market Tour Grand Palace and Wat Po
Bangkok
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Ayudhaya - Bang Pa-In and Tuk Tuk Tour
Thailand
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Evening Chiang Mai Street food tour by Tuk Tuk (N)
Chiang Mai
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Food
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City Safari - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai
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Morning Tao Garden Health Spa
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands
Phuket
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Food
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Day Trip to Phang Nga Bay
Phuket
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Food
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Phuket Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Phuket
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Free Day in Phuket
Phuket
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Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Dec 22, 2022

Dear Jose,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review.
It's was my pleasure to host you on this trip. We are so happy to hear that overall you enjoyed your trip. Your review is very worth to me and I am sure I will offer more options for our future travelers to consider.
Thank you so much for choosing us for this trip to Indochina! I hope to see you on the next vacation to South-east Asia in the future.
Love,
Ashley

Fantastic Trip Because of Ashley at Kim Kim
Thailand | Nov 12 - Nov 26, 2022

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Kristin F.
Lawndale, CA | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

Working with Ashley at Kim Kim was a fantastic experience that led to a fantastic trip.

It was a last minute decision to go to Thailand and Ashley at Kim Kim made it come to life. It was so easy and quick, within 3 days, Ashley had created the perfect itinerary for me. She had provided a great itinerary originally and answered my questions in a timely fashion so that I felt really good about booking the trip.

The trip itself was fantastic because of all of the work Ashley had done... read more

Working with Ashley at Kim Kim was a fantastic experience that led to a fantastic trip.

It was a last minute decision to go to Thailand and Ashley at Kim Kim made it come to life. It was so easy and quick, within 3 days, Ashley had created the perfect itinerary for me. She had provided a great itinerary originally and answered my questions in a timely fashion so that I felt really good about booking the trip.

The trip itself was fantastic because of all of the work Ashley had done and the great guides Kim Kim provided. At every destination, the guides and drivers were there to greet me. The hotels met or exceeded my standards. The amount of time I spent in each destination was "just right".

Both of my guides in Bangkok (Tanny) & Chiang Mai (Rung) made my visit to both places very special. They taught me about the culture, introduced me to new foods, and shared with me the history of their cities.

The entire trip was memorable, but some of the highlights were:
-evening food tour in Bangkok
-floating market & railroad market
-feeding & cleaning the elephants at an elephant sanctuary
-relaxing on a beautiful beach

I highly recommend using Kim Kim for traveling to Thailand.

Hotel Reviews
True Siam Rangnam Hotel
Phayathai, Rajthevee, Province

The bed is comfortable and the rooms are very quiet so you'll get a great nights sleep. I didn't spend much time in the hotel other than for spending the night, so it was great for that purpose. There are also several options for massages and eating within walking distance. As a solo traveler, I felt very safe staying at the hotel and walking in the area by the hotel in the evenings. The rooms are pretty basic and the breakfast has several options and the food was okay. You have to provide a 1000 Baht Cash deposit upon check-out, which was not something I had expected or have ever been asked to do at other hotels.

Authenticity & Character
Location
safe and lots of options for eating & massages
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
De Charme Hotel
Amphoe Muang, Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Cute hotel and room with comfortable bed. Location was great for walking to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and massages. Great breakfast spread in the morning. Lovely common areas to hang out in (outside, inside, and pool). Felt very safe as a solo traveler walking in the day & evening to restaurants, shops and massages. Recommend asking for a room that is not facing the front of the hotel because the street can get a little noisy during the night.

Authenticity & Character
Location
easy to walk to everywhere, lots of temples nearby
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Krabi Chad Resort

Good size room with view of the bay. Comfortable bed and great night sleep. Staff was extremely helpful. Good breakfast spread in the mornings. Enjoyed the pool. About a 10-15 minute walk from the beach/heart of town, but plenty of restaurants and massage studios within 5 minutes of hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
closer to the beach, but it was probably more quiet because of the location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Phi Phi Natural Resort
Krabi

If you are looking for a beautiful, relaxing get away off the beaten path for a couple of days, this is a great choice. beautiful setting, it is located at the northern most point of Phi Phi. I loved the look and set-up of the room and direct access to the water. Comfortable bed and very quiet - great night sleep. The breakfast options in the morning are great. The staff was eager to help and made sure you were on time for excursions and pick-ups. There is a dive shop nearby if you plan to do diving (but no diving on thursdays). the resort is somewhat remote, but you can walk to Phi Phi village (highly recommend & about 40 minutes) for additional restaurant and massage options and limited shopping). You can take boats to Tonsai, but the less expensive option has a limited schedule and the long tails are somewhat expensive. I did the 6 hour island tour and it was not worth it (should have done more research on scheduled a different tour in Tonsai). Restaurant options are limited and the hotel restaurant is relatively expensive (lots of food choices and okay, not great). Would not recommend the massage services provided at Erawan.

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it was absolutely beautiful, but off the beaten path and services were relatively limited & expensive
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Local specialist: Ashley Tran
Ashley
Ashley Tran
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022

Hi Kristin,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review that motivates our team a lot. It's was my pleasure to host you on this trip.
We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your trip. We work hard on delivering excellent service and memorable experiences for our travelers. Thank you so much for choosing us for this trip to Thailand! I hope to see you on the next vacation to South-east Asia in the future.
Warmest regards <3
Ashley

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Polly N.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 11, 2022

The trip was great. It was easy to plan and Ashley was very prompt in making the changes we asked for. We had a few hiccups along the way which Ashley sorted out.

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The trip was great. It was easy to plan and Ashley was very prompt in making the changes we asked for. We had a few hiccups along the way which Ashley sorted out.

Highly recommend using KimKim.

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Hi Polly,
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