Kimkim Trip Reviews for Cambodia

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Read 36 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

A fabulous, flawless, exciting trip
Cambodia | Jan 19 - Jan 28, 2023

Julie
Julie S.
Bradenton, FL | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

We enjoyed a most fabulous 10-day trip in Cambodia! The local expert Steve planned a wonderful multi-city stay that included famous sites and even a circus and all transfers were flawless. The hotels and resorts were 5-star, beautiful and clean with exceptional service. Most importantly, our guides were top notch! They were knowledgeable about the sites, flexible with requested changes and took us off the beaten path when we showed interest in something not on the itinerary. Many thanks... read more

We enjoyed a most fabulous 10-day trip in Cambodia! The local expert Steve planned a wonderful multi-city stay that included famous sites and even a circus and all transfers were flawless. The hotels and resorts were 5-star, beautiful and clean with exceptional service. Most importantly, our guides were top notch! They were knowledgeable about the sites, flexible with requested changes and took us off the beaten path when we showed interest in something not on the itinerary. Many thanks to all and we will definitely book with KimKim.com again.

Activity Reviews
Angkor Thom (morning)
Siem Reap

Loved every minute of this place and wish we had more time, but we had to depart for lunch.

Apopo Landmine detecting rats (private tour)
Siem Reap

This facility and the rats are wonderful! The experience was eye-opening and holding the trained rat was incredible.

Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat A , reserved seating)
Siem Reap

The acrobats and performers showed their skills in a cute, engaging storyline. Really enjoyed this evening!

Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Apr 29, 2023

Dear Julie,
Thank you for your kind words and to yourself, and Patrick, for travelling with us in Cambodia.
You are entirely correct that the most important aspect is the tour guides. However, good the planning, if the guides do not follow then the experience is lessened. However, we have a great pool of regular guides and try our best to match them with our guests interests. Hence, it's always pleasing to read nice comments. I will thank them the next time they visit our office(s).
Great to... read more

Dear Julie,
Thank you for your kind words and to yourself, and Patrick, for travelling with us in Cambodia.
You are entirely correct that the most important aspect is the tour guides. However, good the planning, if the guides do not follow then the experience is lessened. However, we have a great pool of regular guides and try our best to match them with our guests interests. Hence, it's always pleasing to read nice comments. I will thank them the next time they visit our office(s).
Great to hear you plan to travel again with Kimkim. I'm sure they will have a talented expert in your next destination to create another wonderful tour. And please tell your friends and family about the wonders of Cambodia too!
Best regards from Siem Reap,
Steve.

An excellent trip to Cambodia, thanks Steve!
Cambodia | Apr 7 - Apr 11, 2023

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Nimi K.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

An excellent trip to Cambodia with Steve from Kimkim. Steve's suggestions were fantastic and he was very prompt with replies, which made it really easy to plan the trip. The local guides he used were knowledgeable and friendly which added a lot to our overall experience. This was the first time we'd used Kimkim but will surely use them again after this very positive experience. Thank you for making this trip so memorable for us Steve! read more

An excellent trip to Cambodia with Steve from Kimkim. Steve's suggestions were fantastic and he was very prompt with replies, which made it really easy to plan the trip. The local guides he used were knowledgeable and friendly which added a lot to our overall experience. This was the first time we'd used Kimkim but will surely use them again after this very positive experience. Thank you for making this trip so memorable for us Steve!

Hotel Review
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Wonderful stay here. A beautiful property with superb location - a 10-minute walk to the markets and night life. The room was nice and large with a spacious bathroom. They provide an excellent buffet breakfast too! Staff and customer service was outstanding. I strongly recommend this property.

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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Apr 15, 2023

Hi Nimi & Graham,
Thanks a lot for your kind words and comments. It was lovely to have you in Siem Reap, exploring the temples and lake in an adventurous way during a very hot time!
I will pass on the appreciation to the hotel and the two guides as well.
I hope Kimkim can assist in planning your next trip, and if you have any friends or relatives planning to come to Cambodia please ask them to get in touch with myself.
It was also very nice to meet you on the penultimate day in Siem Reap. I hope the massages went well after!
Thanks again and best wishes from a still hot Siem Reap!
Steve.

Great 8 day trip
Cambodia | Mar 22 - Mar 30, 2023

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Nick O.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2023

Everything went incredibly smoothly. Our guide Pech was delightful, helpful and informative and our drivers made us feel very safe. We had fun in Phnom Penh doing the sites and had a great base at the Palace Gates Hotel. Kampot was less hectic. We enjoyed staying at the Columns hotel - quite simple but very clean, good breakfast and charming owners. The pepper farm trip very enjoyable as was the rearranged boat trip up the river - a small boat and an excellent contrast to the Phnom Penh... read more

Everything went incredibly smoothly. Our guide Pech was delightful, helpful and informative and our drivers made us feel very safe. We had fun in Phnom Penh doing the sites and had a great base at the Palace Gates Hotel. Kampot was less hectic. We enjoyed staying at the Columns hotel - quite simple but very clean, good breakfast and charming owners. The pepper farm trip very enjoyable as was the rearranged boat trip up the river - a small boat and an excellent contrast to the Phnom Penh sunset cruise.

We had a great time at both the Cardamom Tented Camp and the Canvas & Orchids hotel. Both great getaway places for peace & nature ( although wildlife not very keen to show itself!)

All in all a wonderful taste of Cambodia

Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Apr 07, 2023

Thanks Nick for your kind words. I'm glad all went well, even if the wildlife was hiding (!). It's quite unusual for travellers to only pass through Southern Cambodia, most are doing the temples in the north as well. However, I do find the south so relaxing, and it sounds like you did too. I will thank guide Pich at the next opportunity.
When you are planning your next trip please contact Kimkim and I'm sure they will have a local expert in your chosen destination.

Never imagined I could travel to Cambodia so comfortably
Cambodia | Mar 15 - Mar 21, 2023

Deepa
Deepa G.
India | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 children (16 & 11 yrs old). It seemed daunting to plan our trip to Cambodia as I had to ascertain a hotel in the city centre, local transport, tickets to shows and temple entries and most importantly language and food options. But after I found Kimkim and Steve, our tour planner, the holiday came together so beautifully and without hassles. Steve gave us a customised itinerary to suit our interest of having an active holiday closer to nature and... read more

We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 children (16 & 11 yrs old). It seemed daunting to plan our trip to Cambodia as I had to ascertain a hotel in the city centre, local transport, tickets to shows and temple entries and most importantly language and food options. But after I found Kimkim and Steve, our tour planner, the holiday came together so beautifully and without hassles. Steve gave us a customised itinerary to suit our interest of having an active holiday closer to nature and soaking in the culture and history of Cambodia. Mr Arn, our Cambodian tour guide and child survivor of the infamous Khmer Rouge regime, shared personal experiences and stories which gave us a chance to be engaged and immersed in the Cambodian life.
Some of our most memorable experiences were the cycling trip around the temples, the trek on the Kabal Spean mountain, the APOPOS land mining rats and Phare circus. Each of these had been curated by Steve after taking inputs from me.
All in all, this was an experience we will never forget as we bonded as a family while soaking in the Cambodian way of life.

Hotel Review
Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat
Siem Reap
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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Mar 23, 2023

Hi Deepa,
Thank you for the lovely message.
I'm very glad it was a wonderful experience, and especially as a family bonding experience! It's very hard to find quality time as a family due to work/school constraints so I'm so happy it worked out perfectly.
I will also share the comments to Arn, who at the moment is at the Laos border to collect more guests. He is one of our favourite guides and know for his pleasant nature, and also vast experience of guiding and life in general.
It was... read more

Hi Deepa,
Thank you for the lovely message.
I'm very glad it was a wonderful experience, and especially as a family bonding experience! It's very hard to find quality time as a family due to work/school constraints so I'm so happy it worked out perfectly.
I will also share the comments to Arn, who at the moment is at the Laos border to collect more guests. He is one of our favourite guides and know for his pleasant nature, and also vast experience of guiding and life in general.
It was also great to meet you and the family during the tour of Angkor Wat.
Please share your experiences with friends and family back home, and hopefully we will see some of them travelling using the Kimkim platform to get in touch with myself. Indeed, Cambodia can be explored with a nice level of comfort, we have some marvellous hotels such as Navutu where you stayed.
Thanks again and hope you are already thinking of your next trip to another exciting destination.
Best regards,
Steve.

Cambodia and Vietnam Trip
Cambodia | Mar 4 - Mar 14, 2023

Ganesh
Ganesh N.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Except for few glitches which were due to small non communication all other arrangements were great and we enjoyed our trip. read more

Except for few glitches which were due to small non communication all other arrangements were great and we enjoyed our trip.

Hotel Reviews
LCS Hotel

Very centrally located with excellent views. Great facilities. We enjoyed our stay here.

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Angkor Holiday Hotel
Siem Reap

Very nice hotel located right in the centre of Siem Reap. Bit old building and facilities.

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The Chi Boutique Hotel

Located in Old Quarter. Rooms were spacious. Located in a narrow road and bit congested apartment block.

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Amazing Sapa
Sa Pa

Located at very centre of Sapa. Very nice hotel with good facilities. Good views from the rooms.

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La Pandora Cruises
Hai Phong

Nice cruise ship.

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Local specialist: Ha Dinh
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Ha Dinh
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Mar 22, 2023

Dear Ganesh,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and Cambodia and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again!

Best regards,
Ha

Our guides, Len and Chan, and our driver Ky w...
Cambodia | Feb 9 - Feb 20, 2023

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Karen M.
Mount Pleasant, SC | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

Our guides, Len and Chan, and our driver Ky were wonderful. They all went above and beyond and gave us quite a memorable experience. read more

Our guides, Len and Chan, and our driver Ky were wonderful. They all went above and beyond and gave us quite a memorable experience.

Hotel Reviews
Rambutan Resort - Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh

Great location, nice room. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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Nature Lodge
Sen Monorom

Nice rooms, friendly staff. Good food.

The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Nice room, friendly staff.

Soriyabori Resort
Koh Trong

Rustic and wonderful. Be warned there is no ac, but sleeping under a mosquito net feels so authentic on this tiny island with no cars and few tourists!

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If you are looking for modern convenience and sterile environment, stay in Kratie. This is for those looking for a more authentic experience. Loved it!
Activity Reviews
Short cyclo tour to Wat Phnom
Phnom Penh

Great fun!

Tuol Sleng & Russian Market
Phnom Penh
Sunset cruise, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Royal Palace
Phnom Penh
A full day at Elephant Valley Project (ELIE)
Sen Monorom
Trekking to see a Phnong village & Bou Sraa Waterfall
Sen Monorom
Sunset at the Sea Forest
Sen Monorom

Could have skipped this

Community based activities on Koh Trong
Koh Trong
Sen Monorom to Kratie (local restaurant lunch)
Cambodia
Full day temple exploration by remork (with lunch) - Angkor Thom/Grand Circuit
Siem Reap

A lot to do I n one day!

Banteay Srei & Ta Phrom (same day as sunrise)
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Sen Monorom
Cambodia
Mechrey floating village with cruise to Prek Toal
Siem Reap
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Siem Reap
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Feb 21, 2023

Dear Karen,
Thanks for taking the time to share your comments about the trip. It was lovely to meet you in Siem Reap and also receive a lot more feedback. Fantastic to see you had a great time.
BTW noted the comment about the hotel in Koh Trong. I think I found the way to add a note to warn future guests that there is no a/c, but that it is also not required. It should be seen in the hotel description now. Soriyabori is lovely, and far better than anything across the river in the town itself.... read more

Dear Karen,
Thanks for taking the time to share your comments about the trip. It was lovely to meet you in Siem Reap and also receive a lot more feedback. Fantastic to see you had a great time.
BTW noted the comment about the hotel in Koh Trong. I think I found the way to add a note to warn future guests that there is no a/c, but that it is also not required. It should be seen in the hotel description now. Soriyabori is lovely, and far better than anything across the river in the town itself.
Thanks for travelling with Travel Asia a la carte and kimkim. As mentioned, when you plan you next time please contact Kimkim. Almost certainly they will have an expert for that destination. And for Cambodia please tell them to contact me via kimkim also.
Best regards from sunny Siem Reap,
Steve.

Great extended family trip
Cambodia | Feb 5 - Feb 15, 2023

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Shayla M.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023

Steve managed to organize a short family trip for us down to Cambodia that was a trip of a lifetime. He was able to answer questions from each family member, at all times of the day, helping us prepare for the trip (from currency, to clothing, to flight recommendations). While we were there, he always made sure we were well taken care of, checking in on us and even went above to help with delayed baggage.
Regarding the trip itself, he managed to find a way for us to learn about the... read more

Steve managed to organize a short family trip for us down to Cambodia that was a trip of a lifetime. He was able to answer questions from each family member, at all times of the day, helping us prepare for the trip (from currency, to clothing, to flight recommendations). While we were there, he always made sure we were well taken care of, checking in on us and even went above to help with delayed baggage.
Regarding the trip itself, he managed to find a way for us to learn about the Cambodian history (the Khmer Rouge & S21 were very humbling to learn about), experience and understand the Cambodian culture today (the cyclo tour was such a fun experience), and enjoy the beautiful scenery around the Angkorian temples.
I appreciated that most of what we did, involved supporting the locals. Be it via Jaan Bai (delicious food), the Phare Ponleu Selpak (those kids had SO MUCH POSITIVE ENERGY), or even Tonle Sap (seeing the entire community drying the fish was really fascinating).
Sarrun as our guide was also amazing. Cambodia has very little English speaking, and he was able to help teach us the basics of Khmer language, help us on the day trips (reserving a spot for us to see the bats, buy us the local hacky sacks that we loved seeing people play with, communicate with the driver(s), etc). He also was great at helping us understand how much to expect for a TukTuk ride for our free nights, and how safe it would be during the night.
One thing to mention, if you do not know humidity, be prepared for lots of humid days, and pack accordingly!

Hotel Reviews
Maisons Wat Kor
Battambang

Everyone here was so welcoming. It was the perfect mix of feeling at home, yet being part of the Cambodian culture. The breakfast portions were massive, but delicious. The pool was great to cool down after biking / walking around in the morning.

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Slightly out of the town, but still a simple tuktuk drive to / from
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Generous and kind hearted individuals. From the cleaners to the servers, to the owner.
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The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Clean, and fun rooms / layout. Did the trick, and perfect way to end our trip.

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Coming from Maison Wat and seeing different parts of Cambodia, this was definitely more on the touristy side. It was a great way to end the trip, but doesn't highlight the Cambodian culture authentically.
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Perfect walking distance to Pub street / local restaurants & the post office.
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Very kind and generous.
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Poulo Wai Hotel and Apartment
Phnom Penh

Perfect walking distance to the market, and great street food just outside. The hotel itself did the trick, and had a great selection for breakfast. The beds were hard (common throughout Cambodia), but the rooms were clean and well air conditioned.

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The hot water in the showers was hit-and-miss.
Activity Reviews
Afternoon introductory Phnom Penh City Tour
Phnom Penh

This was a fun experience and great way to start the trip. At first you are a little nervous being cyclo'd around on the busy roads, but within 2minutes you feel comfortable and at ease throughout.

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National Museum & Royal Palace
Phnom Penh

It is a great way to learn about the royalty and their history (quite fascinating and to an extent different than other monarchies). That being said, it was quite long. It could have been done in a shorter amount of time, or almost given free time with no guide so we could do it at our pace.

Lunch
Phnom Penh

Each dish was amazing. The portion sizes are massive, but was delicious. Even if you are not a fan of seafood, it was all delicious.

Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields
Phnom Penh

This is a MUST on the trip. It is disturbing how recent it was, and the torture that occured, but humbling and helps you appreciate Cambodians that much more. I would have spent more time at S21 over the Royal Palace any day.

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Cambodia

It was really cool to see how the pottery is made, and perfect distance to stretch the legs between Phnom Penh & Battambang.

Dinner at Jaan Bai
Battambang

One of our favourite meals. The shrimp dish was amazing, and so many shrimp! Massive portion sizes.

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Half day countryside local industries cycling
Battambang

This was probably my favourite parts of the entire trip. Just learning about different ways the locals cook with rice and make a living was really well done. Biking the roads and enjoying the calmness of the daily living was great.

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Bamboo train ride
Battambang

Going at sunset instead of midday was the best decision made (in terms of weather and the scenery). The sunset was beautiful, and I think it would be even more beautiful during wet season, with the rice paddies being more green. However, the only time I felt bombarded / guilted on this entire trip was at the shops at the end of the ride. You go for about 10min, then you get off and there are a couple little shops. The kids all know how to say they're hungry and are poor, though none look malnourished. The parents also try to push that on you. And the only way for you to leave is back on the train, but the train driver is related to the shop owners, so they are in no rush. This probably would be the first thing I would remove if I were to re-do this trip.

Phnom Sampeau sunset
Battambang

This is one of the areas, that highlights how helpful a guide is. Sarrun helped us get a truck transportation up the hill. Even though we are a fit family, even we would not be able to walk the mountain in the heat. Also, having a spot saved for us at the bottom to see the bats leave was perfect. This was the first spot we saw the monkeys in Cambodia, and it was a humbling experience understanding the history of what became of the cave during the Khmer Rouge.

Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang
Battambang

Definitely top 3 items on the trip to Cambodia. The performers had SO MUCH ENERGY throughout. Even if they did a little mess up, they wanted to do it again and everyone (including other cast members) would always cheer them on. It is only an hour, but it was really such a positive experience. Some of the tricks they do is at a level that international buskers strive to complete, so it was really cool to see.

Walking tour in Battambang
Battambang

I wish I had more time walking around Battambang. It is such a cool place, and has more of a hip / artsy feel to it.

Dine with the locals, Ms Chanlon
Battambang

It was cool to go to the market, get some of the ingredients, then actually cook those ingredients. The portion sizes are massive, and don't forget with every meal, you will get a massive bowl of rice. Very little english is known, so having a bit of french and the very basics of Khmer helped. The food was delicious, and it was really cool to actually learn to cook the Cambodian way (from cleaning the bananna leaves for the fish amok to mortar & pestle the spices to using the clay pot stove we saw in Ondong Roussey). It was such an amazing experience, and great to then taste our feast at the end. To top it all off, we were allowed to walk the gardens and they were so accomodating. We even asked what a specific fruit was (milk fruit), and they pulled one down for us to try, just because! Such a beautiful and fun experience.

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Ta Phrom (afternoon by remork)
Siem Reap

The remork was a great way to get around and get some fresh air. Ta Phrom is a great temple. It was not too busy, and allowed us to take some great photos, but do prepare for some crowds at some of the main photo spots.

Siem Reap After Dark Nightlife & Foodie Adventure by Vespa (private tour)
Siem Reap

This was chaotically, hilariously, fun! It was a fun time, and they definitely are pushing the beers on you. But it was fun.

Kompong Khleang, life on Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap

Seeing the fish drying / smoking was really cool. It's a nice and pleasant drive / boat ride out. It also is a nice change of pace.

Sunrise (and return to hotel for breakfast)
Siem Reap

I think out of all the temples, this was actually our least favourite. Be prepared for crowds during the sunrise. It is beautiful, but everyone talking and walking around (luckily not in front of the water / temple) takes away from the experience. Walking around Angkor Wat afterwards was still beautiful, but I enjoyed Angkor Thom, Ta Phrom, Banteay Kdei, and Pre Rup more.

Additional airport transfer
Siem Reap

The airport is closer to the hotel than you think. But great to have this additional transfer

Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Feb 21, 2023

Hi Shayla,
Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed comments. It's really helpful.
A couple of points:
Angkor Wat - I was there a few days ago for sunrise. Perhaps 500-800 people total. However, it was relatively quiet and I felt still manageable. However, we are expecting Asian tour groups, especially Chinese, to return before too long. So its going to get a lot busier, and we will probably stop offering sunrise at Angkor Wat to guests, as we did pre-Covid when things were just too... read more

Hi Shayla,
Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed comments. It's really helpful.
A couple of points:
Angkor Wat - I was there a few days ago for sunrise. Perhaps 500-800 people total. However, it was relatively quiet and I felt still manageable. However, we are expecting Asian tour groups, especially Chinese, to return before too long. So its going to get a lot busier, and we will probably stop offering sunrise at Angkor Wat to guests, as we did pre-Covid when things were just too busy.
Bamboo train - I haven't visited for a year or more now. Sorry, to hear the families there are being a bit persistent in trying to sell t-shirts etc. They are not rich, but also not poor, and make money from growing crops in the fields. We will ask our guides to be a bit more insistent on them not going over the top with their selling. The ride is still beautiful, and yes, early morning/late afternoon is best as there is no shelter from the sun whilst on the bamboo train.

I'm glad you had a little 'up to you' time to see other temples such as Banyeau Kdei. There are so many more you could explore but others may just get 'templed out'. My personal favourite is Preah Khan, which is a quieter version of Ta Phrom.

Thanks again for travelling with us, and also for all the feedback when I will reread again.
Best regards,
Steve.

Tour Guide, Driver & Down Time
Cambodia | Feb 5 - Feb 15, 2023

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Corrie K.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Feb 19, 2023

Our guide and driver made our trip comfortable and fun. Both our guide and driver made us feel a part of the communities that we were visiting.

Mr Sarun was responsive and more often proactive. For example, when we were purchasing souvenirs he was right with us interacting with the seller and us to make sure we understood the cost.

Sarun taught us key Khmer phrases such as, Sour Sdei for Hello, Orkun Chroeun for Thankyou. Often when we used these phrases the Khmer people asked if we... read more

Our guide and driver made our trip comfortable and fun. Both our guide and driver made us feel a part of the communities that we were visiting.

Mr Sarun was responsive and more often proactive. For example, when we were purchasing souvenirs he was right with us interacting with the seller and us to make sure we understood the cost.

Sarun taught us key Khmer phrases such as, Sour Sdei for Hello, Orkun Chroeun for Thankyou. Often when we used these phrases the Khmer people asked if we knew their language. These phrases helped us feel connected to the community.

Our driver, Thaulm (please correct spelling), was welcoming and helpful. He always had the tour bus ready for us and greeted us at the door.

One suggestion, build a bit more down time into the schedule in Phonm Penh while the day time market is open. And, allow for some more down time in the morning or earlier in the evening while in Battambang. My husband and I like to take our time walking around the city, eating street food and exploring local shops/markets. We finally got this time in Siem Reap on the afternoon of our last day and the extra day we added to our trip. We would have liked some more down time (not in the heat of the day) to explore Battambang and Phonm Penh.

Hotel Reviews
Poulo Wai Hotel and Apartment
Phnom Penh
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Maisons Wat Kor
Battambang

Setting, atmosphere, people and food were delicious! The food was some of the best we had on the entire trip.

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It may have been nice to have at least one brighter light in our room. And, the pamphlet in our room said that we could get coffee anytime of day. I was waking up at about 4am to finish edits to an academic journal article that is being published and like coffee while I write. Since our host and hostess have a full day of work from about 6:30am until about 9:00/10:00pm, it may be nice to have a French Press coffee pot with some ground coffee in our room to substitute for the times when the kitchen is closed. Please know the food we had here was some of the best for the entire trip.
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap
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Bed service and constant attention to provide clean towels each time we left our room was amazing. One suggestion, check the shampoo and body wash a bit more regularly because we ran out the second day.
Activity Reviews
Additional airport transfer
Phnom Penh
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Afternoon introductory Phnom Penh City Tour
Phnom Penh
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National Museum & Royal Palace
Phnom Penh
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Lunch
Phnom Penh
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Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields
Phnom Penh

Powerful experience

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Cambodia
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Dinner at Jaan Bai
Battambang
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Intro to Battambang
Battambang
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Half day countryside local industries cycling
Battambang

It may help some travelers to have a bit more information about traditional homes and being culturally immersed in this experience. At moments it felt as if we were on a humanitarian tour not a holiday.

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Glad we rode bikes. If it’s possible to start this bike outing an hour or 30 minutes earlier it would have helped me. My skin is very light and there have been times that heat and sun exhaust me. I did fine. But, decided to stay indoors for the rest of the day and part of the next morning to make sure I didn’t have heat exhaustion. I got a Khmer massage at Maisons Wat Kor and loved it!
Relax around midday in Battambang
Battambang

It was such a hot part of the day they only thing that seemed good to do was be poolside or indoors.

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I imagine all of us on this family trip do not all agree about the pace of the days. I speak for myself and know that at least one other person also sat out of activities on this evening after the bike outing. Some family members wanted to have the day packed full of events. So, it’s a challenge to provide feedback that seems reasonable based on what I experienced and what the family members booked with KimKim. Having said that, it is my sentiment that we did too much each day. But, other family members wanted to have each minute of everyday packed with scheduled activities. The down time around the pool seemed to be another schedule activity. Whereas I prefer a mix and better balance of planned events and open time to experience the local environment. My point, I am sharing my feedback and know that my feedback on this item may not represent feedback from the others on this family trip.
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Transport
Bamboo train ride
Battambang

Great fun! Felt as if we were doing something that the locals do. The weather and sunset were fabulous.

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Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang
Battambang

I did not attend. Don and I completed a rating for this on the paper feedback form we submitted.

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Phnom Sampeau sunset
Battambang

I did not attend this. Don and I completed ratings for this on the paper feedback form. He enjoyed it.

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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Feb 20, 2023

Dear Corrie,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write detailed comments, and complete every part of the feedback form. It is very helpful, and the more detail, the better!
I'm glad our guide made you feel part of the community, and also you got to learn a little Khmer and practice it. It's always guaranteed to generate a smile from the lovely Cambodian people!
Thanks also for sharing the comments about the tour programme and down time. It's very hard to gauge when planning a trip as... read more

Dear Corrie,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write detailed comments, and complete every part of the feedback form. It is very helpful, and the more detail, the better!
I'm glad our guide made you feel part of the community, and also you got to learn a little Khmer and practice it. It's always guaranteed to generate a smile from the lovely Cambodian people!
Thanks also for sharing the comments about the tour programme and down time. It's very hard to gauge when planning a trip as so many guests are trying to cram as much into their itinerary as possible and don't want to 'waste a second'. If you plan your next trip with Kimkim please do share such info in advance so the expert can take that into account and maybe add in half a day free in suitable locations. Anyhow, I'm glad you had a more relaxing time in Siem Reap and had a bit of rest there. Your tour was private and I hope the guide was as flexible as possible with the schedule.
It was also nice to meet you at the hotel in Siem Reap and learn the reason for the family of 8 coming together and arranging the visit to Cambodia. As I mentioned, it's hard in busy lifestyles to get time to travel together so I'm very glad it all worked out.
Thanks again for travelling with Travel Asia a la carte and Kimkim and hope to see you again.
Best regards from Siem Reap,
Steve.

The kimkim platform is a great tool to help m...
Cambodia | Jan 6 - Jan 22, 2023

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suzanne s.
Windsor, CA | Reviewed on Feb 01, 2023

The kimkim platform is a great tool to help match travelers directly with local specialists. We wanted to create an itinerary for Cambodia that was an authentic, personalized and responsible travel experience. Steve provided excellent service for the pre, during, and post travel journey. We were happy with nearly everything that was planned and he matched our travel intentions well with local guides and resources. For the one snag that did take place - Steve worked expediently with the... read more

The kimkim platform is a great tool to help match travelers directly with local specialists. We wanted to create an itinerary for Cambodia that was an authentic, personalized and responsible travel experience. Steve provided excellent service for the pre, during, and post travel journey. We were happy with nearly everything that was planned and he matched our travel intentions well with local guides and resources. For the one snag that did take place - Steve worked expediently with the local hotel to provide us with a solution that went above and beyond our expectations.

Without a doubt, we would recommend kimkim and Steve's management service for SE Asia to our friends and family.

Hotel Reviews
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palace Gate Hotel & Resort
Phnom Penh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cardamom Tented Camp
Trapeang Rung
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Passion by Achariyak
Koh Rong Sanloem
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full day temple exploration by remork (with lunch)
Siem Reap

Our guide was extremely knowledgable about the history of the temples and made the experience comfortable with refillable water bottles and a kind remork driver. He also used a terrific book that showed visual illustrations of what the temples looked like historically as compared to today. We ended up purchasing several as gifts for friends and family.

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Basket makers, rice noodles & ancient trails cycling tour
Siem Reap

Wonderful way to see truly see local people and families and the crafts and foods they make for their income.

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A morning with the elephants at Kulen Elephant Forest
Siem Reap

This is a wonderful program that is very experiential. You prepare and feed the elephants and learn about their personalities and have a chance to touch their trunks with careful instruction. Great guide, great lunch.

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Food
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Full day Cardamom Tented Camp (Trekker & Explorer Packages)
Botum Sakor National Park

This is a must-do for travelers that like the outdoors and want an off the beaten path cambodian experience. Great bird watching, beautiful and clean river, very kind staff and guides, delicious food. The 'glamping' set-up was very modern and comfortable.

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Phnom Penh Half day, Royal Palace & Central Market
Phnom Penh

Our guide Pich was so wonderful. Knowledgable, fun, and the absolute perfect pace for touring.

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Late afternoon until evening foodie tour
Phnom Penh

This was such a fun experience. We tried the most delicious street food and then ate a local restaurant. We even stopped for a cocktail. This was made truly excellent by our guide, Pich, who participated in eating with us. It was like having a friend show you around the food scene of Cambodia. SO FUN

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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Feb 03, 2023

Hi Suzanne & Bryce,
Many thanks for your kind words, which will be helpful for future travellers when considering Cambodia.
We love to plan bespoke travel and treat each request individually. It was great to know your interests to help match with what we could offer in Cambodia. It worked perfectly except for the beach hotel which has gone downhill in recent weeks. Thanks for all your honest comments there which have been shared and hopefully the hotel will return to the good level of... read more

Hi Suzanne & Bryce,
Many thanks for your kind words, which will be helpful for future travellers when considering Cambodia.
We love to plan bespoke travel and treat each request individually. It was great to know your interests to help match with what we could offer in Cambodia. It worked perfectly except for the beach hotel which has gone downhill in recent weeks. Thanks for all your honest comments there which have been shared and hopefully the hotel will return to the good level of service it used to have.
Hope you plan your next trip with Kimkim and I'm sure there will be an expert ready to assist.
Best regards from Siem Reap,
Steve.

I hope that on my next trip (wherever in the ...
Cambodia | Jan 17 - Jan 29, 2023

Scott
Scott B.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023

I hope that on my next trip (wherever in the world that might be), I have another guide like Chu and his team at Absolute Tours in Siem Reap. He was energetic (most sprightly!) and fun and absolutely made the city and Cambodia come alive for us while taking us on rarely traveled back-roads and single-track mountain bike trails. We were amazed by his knowledge and his passion for sharing and teaching. While many guides seem to tick the box, Chu was ready to take us beyond the well-worn tourist... read more

I hope that on my next trip (wherever in the world that might be), I have another guide like Chu and his team at Absolute Tours in Siem Reap. He was energetic (most sprightly!) and fun and absolutely made the city and Cambodia come alive for us while taking us on rarely traveled back-roads and single-track mountain bike trails. We were amazed by his knowledge and his passion for sharing and teaching. While many guides seem to tick the box, Chu was ready to take us beyond the well-worn tourist trails Instagram spots and to show us the rarely visited temples and vistas. For these kinds of experiences, we were deeply grateful. Touring Southeast Asian countries during the lunar holidays can certainly provided some challenges, but none so great that I couldn't recommend going at this time of year. So while there were some hiccups with communication along the way, our two week trip ultimately will be remembered for the stunning views and the amazing experiences and the lovely people we met in these two very unique countries.

Hotel Reviews
Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa
Hà Nội

You cannot beat this location! However, in being walking distance to nearly everything, you also end up with lots of noise. Some of this is city noise and some of it is from the hotel, but regardless, if you're a very light sleeper, there might be a better option. The breakfast was superb and the wifi was strong through out the property. There was a small gym, but it was dated. What really sets this place apart though is it's location. While not affiliated with the hotel, the Blue Butterfly restaurant across the street was also delicious and offered generous servings.

Authenticity & Character
La Siesta provides a very western feel without the chain atmosphere. The lobby and restaurant were warm and welcoming, but parts of the building felt dated but not quite historic.
Location
Located on a safe and quieter street, you cannot find a hotel better situated than this. A ten minute walk from the front door got you just about everywhere in the old city. We also felt very safe walking around from the hotel at night.
Staff
The front desk went above and beyond in helping us with maps, recommendations, and reservations. The changed money for us and even mailed postcards for me. Top-tier service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean, but decorations and styling were dated. The mattresses in our rooms were firm, but had evidence of use in the middle. There were usb outlets beside the beds which was nice. The real difference between La Siesta and a five-star hotel is the noise. Doors opening and closing, people talking in the hallways passing by your room made me wonder if I had left the door ajar. City noise from outside the window isn't something the hotel can control, but the car horns and music from passing traffic was also noticeable while trying to fall asleep.
Hidden Charm Ninh Binh
Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

This is a nice place to stay for a night, but it really leaves you feeling uninspired and isn't remarkable for either very good or very bad reason. While clean and safe, Hidden Charm ultimately lacks any real character. By trying not to offend, it's decor and atmosphere feel very sterile and impersonal. On the contrary the staff were all wonderful and incredibly accommodating even going to far as to provide us another room at a discounted rate. The breakfast was varied and had something for everyone. The walk into town was short and easy and also felt safe. Hidden Charm had neither extreme highs nor extreme lows, and sometimes that exactly what you want in a travel hotel.

Authenticity & Character
If you want to remember everything about your trip to Ninh Binh, this isn't the hotel for you. We had difficulty recalling what it exactly looked like, which could be good thing ultimately as the hotel should not be the highlight of the trip.
Location
Easy and safe walk in to town.
Staff
Like all the hotels we stayed at in Vietnam, the service was five-star. Very grateful to the front desk for not only accommodating us with another room, but also not taking advantage of our request.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The grout and tiles in the bathrooms could be cleaned or reapplied, but otherwise this was a clean and modern hotel.
Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba

Parts of this hotel reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel. The Hotel Perle is a gorgeous hotel at the end of a long road from town with stunning views, a hidden path to another beach, and a lobby and bar right out of the 1920's. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was inviting and warm, and the amenities like the spa and gym are top-notch. The two private beaches are just that, private. They are clean and sunlit and perfect for all types of travelers. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will certainly be back. Highest recommendation.

Authenticity & Character
This places oozes with charm and prestige.
Location
It's a half mile walk to town on a very safe and picturesque road. However some guests might not feel comfortable walking that far at night. We had no problems at all and actually enjoyed the stroll on both nights we were there.
Staff
The front desk staff was friendly and inviting and made us feel right at home. The hotel was short staffed because of the Lunar New Year, but we never knew it because the service was seamless.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms felt new and are immaculately maintained.
Era Cruises
Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi

While the boat staff was friendly and welcoming, the cruise itself lacked any real personality or excitement. Guests are left mostly to take in the views of the stunning bay (although floating debris and trash is a real detraction). The activities offered feel half hearted and mostly done so the boat can say the offered them. There is a real lack of earnestness in this. The fishing for squid is a great example. It was not squid season, nor were we in a spot where you'd normally catch squid, but they gave us the poles and told us to try anyway. While this type of cruise might appeal to some, it wasn't for us and so I can't recommend it.

Authenticity & Character
It felt like the boat was going through the motions of another cruise. It felt very uninspired.
Location
The views are commanding and unique to this part of the world. Unfortunately the presence of debris and garbage in the water is such that it can't be ignored.
Staff
Mr. Lee brought tons of energy and was very friendly and likable. He carried the cruise by himself.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, but older and well-used interiors. You don't go on a cruise to watch television, but I found it interesting that none of the movies played all the way through. I have no idea if there were or not, but it wouldn't surprise me if they were pirated (no pun intended).
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Quảng Nam

A serene and luxurious place to stay. The staff was amazing, the rooms were immaculate, and the food was delicious. Would love to stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
This isn't a hotel, it's a resort, and it's a very good one at that.
Location
A bit far from the main area of town, but that's also what gives it its peace and quiet. Not a far walk, but far enough if the sun is out.
Staff
The staff were amazing. They allowed us an early check-in and a late check-out. The front desk learned our names and greeted us warmly every time we were in the lobby.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our rooms were spotless and plush. The wifi was strong and fast and the hot water lasted even after the longest of showers after epic bike rides in the cold rain. I can't say enough good about how comfortable this place was to stay.
Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa

After having such incredible experiences at our other hotels on this trip, this was a major let down. The rooms and beds were old and well worn. My room on the fourth floor had an ant infestation that I was only aware of after having a cup of tea in my room. The doors didn't latch properly and needed slamming which created it's own kind of disturbance as well. The location is central and walking to some parts of town is easy, but rides are required for any place really worth going. The staff was friendly but distant. Kind, but not really caring. The breakfast was also far weaker than any other place we stayed. Cold food that was supposed to be hot, dry tasteless breads and weak tea and coffee (you could buy a stronger brewed cup) made this feel more like a motel than a hotel. The pool was nice, but it wasn't anything special. While we felt both safe here and could endure the minor physical problems and blemishes this is not a hotel (and definitely not a resort) that I can recommend or would travel to again.

Authenticity & Character
I don't think the hotel was really trying to be authentic unless heavily worn and dated is an authentic look. Lots of stains on floors and walls, mismatched paint, loose woodwork, and basic furniture in the bedrooms told the story of a hotel where no one really cared about maintenance or appearance.
Location
The location was probably the best part about this place. Easy to bike from here around the city and to the temples. Easy walk to restaurants and Pub Street. I'm not entirely sure it was 100% safe to walk from there late at night, but it was only about 800m.
Staff
The mainly kept to themselves behind the desk in the lobby. No doormen, bellhops, or concierge offering assistance of any kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
I think the hotel covers the basics like changing sheets and towels, but there was little evidence of much else. Years of dirt and grime build up certainly point to the contrary.
Activity Reviews
Ninh Binh - Trang An - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Ninh Binh

After cycling for a couple hours, we stopped for a late lunch at a tourist dive. It was fine. Nothing special. It might have been authentic, but it was mass produce for tour buses. We walked around town on our own and found a great little hostel by the river which had bonfires set up and bar. That was the coziest part of our stay here. The next day we took a 45 minute boat ride first thing which was peaceful and uncrowded. It was nice until the boat operator stopped us in the middle of the river and tried to sell us the goods in her bag. We floated there for five minutes and kindly and politely said "no thank you" until she gave up and started rowing again. It was a major turnoff and we felt pressured to buy since her rowing was the only way for us to get to dry land. The ride through the cave and the peacefulness of the morning wasn't ruined, but it did spoil the moment prematurely.

Quality of Experience
Food
There has to be more options than the two places we ate. The first stop for lunch was strictly a tourist stop. The second spot for lunch on day three was an old bus stop. Neither seemed like a place they took the idea of food very seriously.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fouck was our guide and he was personable and friendly. I could tell he really wanted to help us enjoy ourselves, but both he and our driver were smoking a lot and for two athletes, that's hard for us to want to be around. Also with the Lunar New Year on the horizon, I could tell they both wanted to get home, so we finished our riding day four hours early which I think they appreciated, but still left us feeling underwhelmed. I think asking clients if they mind smoking is a great first step rather than assuming they don't. Getting into the van after a ride and having our bags and clothes smell like smoke definitely was off-putting.
Transport
The van was spacious and comfortable and our driver was safe and courteous. The bikes were too small for our size (1.88m and 1.9m) and they had several mechanical problems along the way. We were able to compensate, but it wasn't a fun of an experience as I thought it might otherwise be because of the small and unreliable nature of the bikes.
Cat Ba National Park Trekking
Vietnam

This was a fantastic hike in a beautiful part of the island. Not too easy and not too difficult. A good stop along the tour.

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Cat Ba free day
Cát Bà

I wish we had more time here. What a fantastic little town with stunning beaches. We sat and read and wrote and went for run. The LNY celebrations were loud and festive. We will definitely be back next year.

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Start exploring Lan Ha Bay (Era Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Our driver from the hotel to the pier left us on the dock with no instructions. Two hours passed before a boat came to pick us up. We asked several other boat skippers if they were our ride and they made calls to the Era on our behalf. Finally I called Alex who was able to get in touch with the boat. Mr. Lee called me and said 20 minutes. 30 minutes later he called again and said 20 minutes. We were very lucky the day was overcast and hot and sunny or raining as there was no shelter on the pier.

Quality of Experience
It was relaxing and peaceful. They should focus on that strength and not try to offer activities only to offer them. If you're going to give guests a chance to fish, they should actually be fishing, not just waving a pole in the water hoping to hook something other than trash.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mr. Lee was doing the best he could and I appreciate his sincere and straightforward nature. He brought as much energy as he could, it didn't go unnoticed.
Transport
Being left waiting on the pier is not a great start. If the boat is to pick us up at 11:30, and we leave our hotel and are on time, there shouldn't be a two hour delay in getting picked up. I felt bad for the other guests too as lunch wasn't served until we had arrived.
Dark & Bright Cave - Halong Bay - Hanoi (Era)
Ha Long Bay

It was nice to get off the large boat and into a smaller one to explore the coastline more closely. The sun was coming up and we saw moneys in the trees and birds starting to stir. It was a peaceful time and nice excursion.

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Hoi An cycling in the countryside village - boat trip on the Thu Bon River, interaction with the locals
Hoi An

Exploring the old town and riding up the coast was a nice change to the tourist areas we had been seeing. Stopping by the inlaid wood artisans was nice although they pressured us to buy their art, we politely declined. The boat ride would have been nicer but the weather didn't cooperate which wasn't anyone's fault, just bad luck. However the highlight of this day was definitely the cooking class with Hu. The family owned restaurant was exactly the type of experience we were looking for. Hu was funny and quick and a great teacher. I would definitely recommend going to see him and his family if you want something of a more authentic interaction where no one tries to sell you tourist bobbles.

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Cycling Hoi An to Marble Mountain
Hoi An

Good roads and an easy bike ride as long as the weather cooperates. Decent views from the top and lots of caves and history to learn about while visiting.

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Hoi An Sightseeing (N)
Hoi An

Walking around the old town is great for people watching and picking up more authentic souvenirs from local artists. There are a fair share of stalls and eateries and places to get cold drinks while looking at the different historic architectural styles. We enjoyed getting off the bikes and doing the walking tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our local guide Qulk was very good. He was safe on the roads while cycling and very knowledgeable about the area and sights he took us to.
Transport
Cycling to visit Angkor Wat and Banteay Kdey
Siem Reap

Chu was a fantastic guide and gave us exactly the experience we were looking for. He was quick and agile and kept the tour from getting bogged down behind lines of tourists. He knew the shortcuts and bike trails which took us off the main roads and to the lesser known temples and ruins. His knowledge was excellent and his energy was contagious which helps when you leave the hotel at 5AM for the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Chu was by far the strongest cyclist and more fit than our other guides which allowed us to see and do more than a traditional van or bus tour.

Quality of Experience
A long day from sunrise to sunset, but it was outstanding from start to finish.
Food
The restaurant we stopped at for lunch provided generous serving sizes of delicious food. Contrary to the experiences we had in Vietnam, we felt like the food portions were made for us, not for the masses. I'd eat here again.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Next time we go to Angkor Wat, we will be calling Chu. He was fantastic.
Transport
Bikes are absolutely the best way to see these sights.
Siem Reap by night for adventure tour
Siem Reap

A chance to try street food! My travel partner ate a fried tarantula and kind of enjoyed it! It was great to get away from the tourist lines and experience the city that the locals know.

Quality of Experience
Food
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Transport
On bikes is the only way to go.
Cycling to Banteay Srei - Kbal Spean - Landmine Museum of Mr. Akira
Siem Reap

The Landmine Museum is a MUST DO! To understand history, you must look at the parts that aren't as easy to digest and the museum does just that. Mr. Akira is a fantastic storyteller and we spent close to an hour with him learning about his life and mission.

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Local specialist: Ha Dinh
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Ha Dinh
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Feb 06, 2023

Dear Scott,

Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam and Cambodia. Thanks for your kind words about Chu and our Absolure Teams in Cambodia, he is very happy to know that you enjoyed your trip and sends his warm regards. Your honest feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Thanks again for the review and for being such a great customer.

Best regards,
Ha

Cambodia Honeymoon
Cambodia | Dec 14 - Dec 18, 2022

Kelsey
Kelsey S.
Lindenwold, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023

Siem Reap was incredible! Angkor Wat is simply breathtaking. The mountain bike tour through the temple complex is the way to go. And sunrise is definitely worth the early wake-up call! Our tour guide for the week, Bun, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed him. And the hotel was beautiful! read more

Siem Reap was incredible! Angkor Wat is simply breathtaking. The mountain bike tour through the temple complex is the way to go. And sunrise is definitely worth the early wake-up call! Our tour guide for the week, Bun, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed him. And the hotel was beautiful!

Hotel Review
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Gorgeous grounds and beautiful pool. Our room was huge! Staff was super friendly. Also great location. Perfect stay!

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Activity Reviews
Cycling the back roads of Angkor (full day)
Siem Reap

Biking the temple complex is definitely the way to go!

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Honeymoon Surprise, courtesy of kimkim
Siem Reap

Thank you so much for the incredible dinner!!!

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Sunrise (and return to hotel for breakfast)
Siem Reap
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Half day cookery class
Siem Reap

The chef and his restaurant were incredible. This was a highlight of Siem Reap for sure!

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Apopo Landmine detecting rats
Siem Reap

Great learning experience!

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Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Siem Reap

The show and performers were super funny and friendly! Great show.

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Trekking at Phnom Kulen
Siem Reap
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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Jan 13, 2023

Hi Kelsey,
Thanks for the glowing review! It was great to meet you and Jon during the honeymoon trip.
Lovely to hear all went so well and you appreciated the guide, hotel, biking through the Angkor complex etc etc! Keep up the beautiful Instagram work which I enjoyed watching. Not just Cambodia, but also Vietnam and Thailand!
Hope you can make it back one day and show you more of Cambodia.
Steve.

Quick to solve problems!
Cambodia | Dec 27 - Jan 7, 2023

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Razane J.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2023

I had a big issue this trip that could have ruined my whole holiday. But Dat offered me comfort, support and was able to solve it in the fastest way possible insuring that I had a great trip. Thank you to the whole Kim Kim trip for the great care! read more

I had a big issue this trip that could have ruined my whole holiday. But Dat offered me comfort, support and was able to solve it in the fastest way possible insuring that I had a great trip. Thank you to the whole Kim Kim trip for the great care!

Activity Reviews
Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)
Vietnam
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Banteay Srei sightseeing tour - Tonle Sap River (N)
Siem Reap
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Local specialist: Dat Nguyen
Dat
Dat Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 09, 2023

Dear Razane,
Thank you so much for such a great review! It is our great pleasure to assist you on this trip. We are so happy to hear that you have had a great vacation in Vietnam and Cambodia. I hope to see you again on your next holiday in South-East Asia.
Wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Dat

Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia wasn’t on th...
Cambodia | Dec 27 - Jan 7, 2023

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Sara Y.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2023

Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia wasn’t on the top of my priority list, however when my sister suggested it I went with it. Dat our travel advisor put together a beautiful itinerary for us to discover Vietnam (Saigon, Hoi An) and Cambodia (Siem Reap, Pnom Pen - excuse the spelling) in a way where you get a taste of everything like a tasting menu at a Michelin star restaurant. In the preparation for the trip he was extremely helpful in explaining what each activity brought to the trip and... read more

Discovering Vietnam and Cambodia wasn’t on the top of my priority list, however when my sister suggested it I went with it. Dat our travel advisor put together a beautiful itinerary for us to discover Vietnam (Saigon, Hoi An) and Cambodia (Siem Reap, Pnom Pen - excuse the spelling) in a way where you get a taste of everything like a tasting menu at a Michelin star restaurant. In the preparation for the trip he was extremely helpful in explaining what each activity brought to the trip and organized everything (tours, internal flights and meals), he also made sure we had some free time so that we could further explore things we wanted. Dat was very patient with us because we took time to confirm everything and on top of this there were no hiccups on the way, the guides and drivers were always there when they needed to be and really took good care of us! Honestly Dat was amazing!

Activity Reviews
Ho Chi Minh City Vespa Food Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

Best way to explore Saigon

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Explore the Mekong Delta
Vietnam
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Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)
Vietnam

So charming! Must do!

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Local specialist: Dat Nguyen
Dat
Dat Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 09, 2023

Dear Sara and Karine,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your trip. It was a great pleasure for me and our team to host you on this holiday. Thank you so much for choosing us for this trip to Vietnam and Cambodia! I hope to see you on your next vacation to Southeast Asia in the future.
Wish you have a great day!
Dat

A wonderful trip to Cambodia. A really great ...
Cambodia | Dec 18 - Dec 31, 2022

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Alison H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2023

A wonderful trip to Cambodia. A really great itinerary was planned before hand which went very smoothly. The choices and timings of itinerary were well suited for my friend and I. The guides and drivers were all very kind and helpful. They were also knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A really great trip which made for a lovely experience and memories, with highlights such as the Angkor temples and beach time at Koh Rong Samloem island. Many thanks for an excellent trip. read more

A wonderful trip to Cambodia. A really great itinerary was planned before hand which went very smoothly. The choices and timings of itinerary were well suited for my friend and I. The guides and drivers were all very kind and helpful. They were also knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A really great trip which made for a lovely experience and memories, with highlights such as the Angkor temples and beach time at Koh Rong Samloem island. Many thanks for an excellent trip.

Hotel Review
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Siem Reap
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Jan 07, 2023

Dear Ali & Vicky,
Thanks for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure having you travel with us in Cambodia. I can see the itinerary ticked all the boxes for you, and I'm glad it went so smoothly. Thanks also for the appreciation of our guides and drivers. Last, but not least, it was nice to meet you during the visit to Apopo HeroRats in Siem Reap.
Wishing you both a fantastic 2023!
Steve.

A perfect trip for seekers
Cambodia | Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2022

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Priti P.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

I had very memorable and cherished travels during a week long trip to Cambodia over December 2022. From planning to execution, Steve's support and advice was perfect. He understood what I was looking for as a solo traveler and kept my suggestions in mind. I am grateful for the attention to detail and very quick response time nearly always. After two months of planning, it was time to meet Steve before I wrapped up my journey, which was great!

The guides during my trip, both Sreypich and... read more

I had very memorable and cherished travels during a week long trip to Cambodia over December 2022. From planning to execution, Steve's support and advice was perfect. He understood what I was looking for as a solo traveler and kept my suggestions in mind. I am grateful for the attention to detail and very quick response time nearly always. After two months of planning, it was time to meet Steve before I wrapped up my journey, which was great!

The guides during my trip, both Sreypich and Sophoan, were kind and patient with me. They were knowledgeable and answered my many questions on Cambodian culture and history. In addition, the people who drove me around, and those who worked at the places I stayed, were most courteous and professional.

The local specialist and guides are highly recommended anyone planning a trip to the country. With such a layered political history and world famous monuments, Cambodia deserves careful planning and time.

It is helpful to communicate clearly at the time of planning the trip, in putting together a personalised travel plan. Thank you, Steve and colleagues for this refreshing break.

Hotel Reviews
Sambor Village
Kompong Thom
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Phnom Penh Katari Hotel
Phnom Penh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Residence Wat Bo
Siem Reap
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sosoro Museum
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Short cyclo tour to Wat Phnom
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch at Eleven One Kitchen
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Food
Banteay Srei & Ta Phrom (same day as sunrise)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day temple exploration by remork (with lunch) - Angkor Thom/Grand Circuit
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sophoan is very knowledgeable and excited to share her country and culture with visitors. Grateful for her kindness and expertise.
Transport
Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phnom Penh to Kompong Thom via Skuon & Santuk Silk Farm
Cambodia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kompong Thom to Siem Reap
Cambodia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sambor Prei Kuk afternoon visit
Kompong Thom

Magical place. Highly recommended. Do not skip this in favor of more famous landmarks.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunrise (and return to hotel for breakfast)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Riverside Walk Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat C - free seating in the two side sections)
Siem Reap

Refreshing introduction to contemporary Cambodia after being steeped in history!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning at leisure (car & guide at disposal)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Jan 03, 2023

Dear Priti,
Thank you so much for your wholesome review! It's lovely to see that Cambodia more than satisfied your interests. I'm personally also pleased that you appreciated a couple of interesting places, Sosoro Museum and Sambor Prei Kuk, that many visitors do not have the time to visit.
It was also lovely to catch up with you in Siem Reap during your 'morning at leisure'.
Take care, and look forward to welcoming your family one day!
Steve.

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
Location
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
Location
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 - Joint in tour
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 - Join in tour
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 - Joint in tour
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
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Damnern Saduak Floating Market Tour Grand Palace and Wat Po
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Ayutthaya temples and a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Chiang Mai Street food tour by Tuk Tuk (N)
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai City Safari - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Tao Garden Health Spa
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Phang Nga Bay (Join big boat)
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phuket Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self - Guided Day in Phuket
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied 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

Amazing Honeymoon in Cambodia!
Cambodia | Dec 14 - Dec 18, 2022

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Jon P.
Cherry Hill, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

kimkim did it again, putting together the perfect itinerary for us during a 5-day visit to Cambodia. We especially appreciated our guide, Hout Bunhak, who made the trip extra special and made us feel like family. The travel partner, Travel Asia a la cart was excellent! Our hotel was perfect for our preferences. We hope to return to Cambodia in the future and will certainly utilize kimkim to arrange our next Cambodian adventure! read more

kimkim did it again, putting together the perfect itinerary for us during a 5-day visit to Cambodia. We especially appreciated our guide, Hout Bunhak, who made the trip extra special and made us feel like family. The travel partner, Travel Asia a la cart was excellent! Our hotel was perfect for our preferences. We hope to return to Cambodia in the future and will certainly utilize kimkim to arrange our next Cambodian adventure!

Hotel Review
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Great service, perfect location, walkable to many spots in town, nice roof pool.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half day cookery class
Siem Reap

This was one of many highlights on our trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cycling the back roads of Angkor (full day)
Siem Reap

This was a great trip and was a nice way to see the temple area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Siem Reap

We really enjoyed this visit. The art program involved is quite unique and we would like to spend more time exploring other activities.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Dec 19, 2022

Hi Jon & Kelsey. Thanks for your visit and for blessing Cambodia with your honeymoon visit. It was also lovely to meet you both on the first evening.
I'll share the glowing feedback with our guide and all the suppliers involved. Thanks again and I look forward to your return!

Cambodia review
Cambodia | Nov 7 - Nov 11, 2022

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Manjit B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

This is the second time I have used KimKim, and have been extremely impressed with the whole process of how the itinerary is managed and customised to my requirements .
I found the whole booking process managed very smoothly .
Secondly the guides were exceptionally , knowledgeable and flexible and made it very comfortable for us .
Steve was amazing he ensured we were kept informed , meticulous administration and also put together a list of restaurants that would be suitable to our... read more

This is the second time I have used KimKim, and have been extremely impressed with the whole process of how the itinerary is managed and customised to my requirements .
I found the whole booking process managed very smoothly .
Secondly the guides were exceptionally , knowledgeable and flexible and made it very comfortable for us .
Steve was amazing he ensured we were kept informed , meticulous administration and also put together a list of restaurants that would be suitable to our palate.
The whole trip was excellent and I will definitely be using KimKim again

Thank you Steve and your team for organising and executing this trip for us

Hotel Reviews
Palace Gate Hotel & Resort
Phnom Penh

The front desk were not so accommodating

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Borei Angkor Resort & Spa
Siem Reap
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
National Museum
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wat Phnom
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tuol Sleng & Russian Market
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Banteay Samre & Banteay Srei
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monk blessing
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day temple free and easy exploration by remork (with lunch)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Nov 21, 2022

Dear Manjit,
Thank you for the wonderful review and also the excellent feedback. I am so happy you are pleased with the whole process. Also, it's especially encouraging that we chose the correct guides for you. We love to customise trips according to your needs. Thanks for choosing Kimkim and we very much look to giving you a memorable journey in another part of the world!

Good itinerary planning and timely support on...
Cambodia | Nov 5 - Nov 19, 2022

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Ann G.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

Good itinerary planning and timely support once we are on the holiday in Thailand and Cambodia. Dean and Linda did a great job helping us with this holiday, thank you both!

Local specialist: Dean Hallworth

Two weeks in Cambodia
Cambodia | Jun 24 - Jul 6, 2022

Amir
Amir A.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2022

I had an incredible time in Cambodia. I 100% recommend working with Steve (Travel Asia A la Carte). Each leg of the trip was well organized and accounted for. Our local guides (especially Kanha) showed us unique parts of their country outside of the standard tourist traps. Through this, we felt that our funds spend supported local communities. All of the hotels and experiences exceeded my expectations. This was my first trip to Asia and it has left me wanting to return to explore such an... read more

I had an incredible time in Cambodia. I 100% recommend working with Steve (Travel Asia A la Carte). Each leg of the trip was well organized and accounted for. Our local guides (especially Kanha) showed us unique parts of their country outside of the standard tourist traps. Through this, we felt that our funds spend supported local communities. All of the hotels and experiences exceeded my expectations. This was my first trip to Asia and it has left me wanting to return to explore such an amazing part of our world.

Hotel Reviews
Cardamom Tented Camp
Trapeang Rung

Amazing camp thats sole purpose is to support the wild life that is endangered due to deforestation. A must to visit and support.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Treeline Urban Resort
Siem Reap

The best service Ive ever experienced at a hotel. Amazing coffee shop attached. Great pool and food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palace Gate Hotel & Resort
Phnom Penh

Nice hotel in a good area. Service over all good but lacking in some departments (Can be difficult to get a drink at the sky bar!)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Royal Sands Koh Rong
Sihanoukville, Koh Rong

Hotel was very clean and accommodating. Staff were fantastic and the food was incredible. Lives up to its rating of a 5 star resort. Make sure to bring money for tips/experiences from the mainland as the entire island does not have an ATM. Apart from the hotel Koh Rong offers beautiful natural world. Incredible island to explore by scooter. There is a feeling the area is rapidly changing and being developed. I imagine it will be a very different place in 5 - 10 years.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Phnom Penh Half day, Royal Palace & Central Market
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Cambodia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, Noodle Village
Siem Reap

The best fish noodles Ive ever had. Went for seconds.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat C - free seating in the two side sections)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day temple exploration by remork (with lunch)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Late afternoon until evening foodie tour
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrival day at Cardamom Tented Camp
Botum Sakor National Park
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Cardamom Tented Camp (Trekker & Explorer Packages)
Botum Sakor National Park
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Jul 22, 2022

Hi Amir. Thanks for visiting Cambodia and using our services. Glad to hear you had a wonderful time and appreciated the way we provide services that give something back to the destination. It was also great to have a little chat whilst you were in Siem Reap!