Passeios por Kew Mae Pan

We enjoyed the overall trip. Although we experienced some unexpected waiting time that caused some delays, we finished a bit early as we were able to trek Kew Mae Pan nature trail faster and most of the members were cooperative in showing up on time for regrouping. Kanlaya, our tour guide, was very accommodating and informative. She was polite and patient with everyone, as well as energetic and fun to be with! She shared histories of the places we visited. We appreciate that she went beyond by showing us how the locals live and various plants that a typical foreigner has not seen before. We liked her sense of adventure, as we could see her passion for her work and her heart to help/support the locals. She ensured to get a good deal for us on purchases. She was eager to take pictures and videos for the group as well as nature. So blessed to have her and made a new friend. We highly recommend Ms. Kanlaya and her team.

วันนี้ได้ไปทัวร์ดอยอินทนนท์หนึ่งวัน ไกด์ของฉันคือคุณสถาพร ปิ่นแก้ว เขาเป็นคนที่ยอดเยี่ยมมาก เป็นกันเอง ตลก และยิ้มแย้มกับพวกเราเสมอ ซึ่งแสดงถึงความอบอุ่นของคนไทยได้อย่างแท้จริง กำหนดการเดินทางก็วางแผนมาอย่างดีและมีประสิทธิภาพ และเราโชคดีที่มีสภาพอากาศที่ยอดเยี่ยม การเดินทางที่น่าจดจำอย่างแท้จริง

Kai was very accommodating throughout the trip. Enough time is given to explore the King and Queen temple, as well as Wachirathan Waterfall. If you are a fan of nature trips, this is one of the itineraries you must book.

The weather was very comfortable, and hiking through the bushes wasn't too hot. There weren't too many uphill sections, mostly downhill. It's recommended to wear hiking shoes for ankle protection. We stopped frequently, and the guide was very responsible, taking photos along the way.

This Old Town day tour was truly excellent value, all thanks to our guide, Michael Jackson (who calls himself the Takeshi Kaneshiro of Thailand)! He was full of energy all day, and his professionalism was simply perfect. He is Thai, but speaks both Chinese and English extremely fluently. Especially when explaining dynastic history in Chinese, his logic was very clear, and there were absolutely no communication barriers. What impressed us most was that he even brought his own exquisite historical materials and before-and-after comparison photos, allowing us to compare the ancient sites with their past appearance. History instantly came alive, no longer just looking at stone buildings. During the tour, he also patiently taught us to speak Thai. Under the scorching Bangkok sun, he always thoughtfully helped us find shady spots for photos and explanations, making our trip relaxed and comfortable. We truly hope every group can encounter such an excellent guide like Michael Jackson. He added so much to this trip! If you have the chance to join this tour, be sure to specifically request this "Takeshi Kaneshiro of Thailand"!

The best way to enjoy Phuket is definitely island hopping and water activities, but the boat rides can be quite long, so make sure you get enough sleep the night before, otherwise, the boat trip the next day will be unbearable. It's recommended to book your tour online in advance; they will contact you via email to arrange hotel pick-up times. We had a comfortable 9-seater shared ride. Upon arrival at the pier, there were coffee, drinks, some small biscuits, and toast, so those who didn't have time for breakfast could eat there. Bottled water was available for free on the boat, and lunch was a buffet on Phi Phi Island. On the return trip, fruit was provided. If you don't plan on making additional purchases, you don't need to bring too much money. At the end, the guide asked each person for a tip (you can choose not to give one), which felt a bit awkward, but I was very grateful to the captain and crew, so I did tip them.

Luxurious boat. Helpful staff to make people to snorkeling who are not so confident. Good food. Only drawback is since the boat is big it cannot go near the shore so you don't get to get down at any of the beach side.

It was a good trip to experience Thai culture and see their lifestyle. I just hope we travelled earlier because traffic was bad. Nevertheless, it was really fun! Aum and Bank were such incredible guides. Buffalo Cafe is a great side trip as well. ♥️