Realized the value of a tour agency
I've never felt the need to seek the company of a tour guide in my experience when planning trips, but the destinations I wanted to visit this time in Chiang Mai seemed impossible to do without an experienced agency planning the trip. I sought out Olsen Tours for my 4D3N Mae Hong Son Explorer tour and the day trip to Chiang Rai for 6 people, and right off the bat the communication was very smooth and Stuart and Noi were very helpful in giving me tips to maximize the experience.
From start to finish, P'Noi (best tour guide ever) and P'O (our driver) were punctual, friendly, patient, and kind - I cannot find any flaws in their service. We encountered some issues with some accommodations but P'Noi sorted everything out, which resolved a huge headache for me. Other than that, Mae Hong Son was such a wonderful experience and well worth the arduous journey. I'd like to think we bonded a lot over the four days we were together, and I'm grateful that P'Noi listened to our whims and gifted us the naem, garlic, peanuts and other delicious local treats!
Likewise, the trip to Chiang Rai was amazing! We were assigned P'Eimmy and P'Kong to bring us around and had such a wonderful time thanks to them. Our time together was short but P'Eimmy and P'Kong were very accommodating and flexible, P'Eimmy was extremely knowledgeable and told us a lot of interesting facts about Chiang Rai. Genuinely enjoyed their company!
Overall, I can't thank P'Noi, Stuart, P'Eimmy, P'O, and P'Kong enough for making this trip unforgettable for all of us. We just came back from Chiang Mai last night and can't stop talking about how much fun we had. I hope to see you all again next time!
November 13, 2024
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