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Travel TipsTalk to our clients - Testimonials
Below is a small collection of comments passed on to us by former Smiling Albino clients. If you are considering a Smiling Albino adventure, feel free to contact us and we can put you in contact with any of the following references regarding their experiences with Smiling Albino in Thailand.
“I have traveled the world over and have never had an experience like I had with you guys in Chiang Rai. As one that refuses to travel as an average tourist, you made all my travel dreams come true. Spending time with local residents and children broadened my knowledge of Thai culture and allowed me to feel at home with the people. From having a picnic with 28 school children to eating Chinese dumplings on the street in Chiang Rai, I was fully aware that I had been thrust into Thai culture. To my knowledge, no other tour company can provide what you offer. Your tour was well balanced between challenging tasks and relaxing moments. I came away with a deep appreciation for the Thai people and their happy way of life thanks to Smiling Albino. I would highly recommend your tours for anyone that has a desire to experience the Thai culture under the secure and careful attention of your staff. Your efficiency and well-organized logistics is to be commended. It is obvious to me that much time and investigation has gone into making your tours so interestingly different.” Fred Carney Louisville, KY
“I have traveled all over the world in many different ways, but none come close to the excitement, fulfillment, and just plain FUN of your Smiling Albino Adventure. Easily, hands down, the BEST trip I have ever taken, and I fear may ever take. All future travels will be weighed against this incredible benchmark. Throughout the trip, we felt more like we were traveling with good friends, than with a guide. Your knowledge and insight into Thai culture allowed us to come home knowing so much more about that part of the world, and thus I appreciated my holiday more! Your constant tailoring of the holiday to the needs and whims of our group sets you apart from any others. We whole heartedly recommend you to anyone that will listen (and even those who don't want to listen)! Cheers and many happy travels.”
“Thanks for putting together an exciting and well-planned journey through Northern Thailand. For those seeking a bit of adventure, like myself, the
two days on a motor scooter fit the bill perfectly. And your local knowledge was invaluable. Who would have guessed that a scenic road lay behind that military outpost? Your appreciation of the country was always apparent. I don’t think it would have been possible to organize a journey like this without a love for the country. Great job!”
“Daniel and the rest of the Smiling Albino team are fantastic. I went on a trip through Chiang Rai and it was the best experience I have ever had. I highly recommend Smiling Albino to anyone looking to maximize their enjoyment when visiting Thailand, Malaysia and the surrounding area.”
“Robin and I wanted to thank you all for showing us Thailand like we
never could have seen it alone. You guys run a really great operation
and really worked hard to make sure we saw the country, experienced the
the culture, sampled the food, and understood the place and people that
you so obviously love. Your passion for what you do is evident and you
strive to take us to the parts of the world most visitors do not
get to see. The memories of what we saw (and the taste of the food)
will last a lifetime.”
“We cannot say enough about you and the trip - you are the perfect host. Right from taking us to some of the best restaurants in Thailand (best restaurant meaning ‘quality of food’, not tourist decorated or catered to) to tea tasting in Mae Salong, you taught and showed us much more about the Thai's traditions and culture than we could have ever learned on our own.”
“As I had mentioned while on the trip, the total city and northern program was better then advertised and far exceeded my expectations. The personalized service for Jeff & I (Gouda cheese & scotch!) along with the custom dietary products for Murray was far beyond any normal level of service. Thanks guys!”
“We arranged for our family of four and another family to join them [SA] for what really, is one of the best trips we've taken. For us, it was like they were showing their friends a great time. I think Smiling Albino probably is the best outfitter I've ever met.”
“What a trip - you guys are the best. Manon and I had the time of our lives. We honestly felt as if friends were showing us their town, their country, rather than us being on an organized guided tour (which is a good thing). You guys definitely have a passion for showing others the really neat aspects of Bangkok as well as all the other spots we hit. Thanks for making Manon and I feel like a king and queen. We really felt spoiled and well looked after.”
“My benchmark definition of customer service/care has changed; you are awesome! The trip you arranged was magical. I cannot believe we were only with you for two weeks. I look back at all the things we did and it felt like at least a month. We've come away feeling like we've had a great holiday, a great cultural experience, challenged ourselves, provoked a reassessment of our lives and made some new friends.”
“Thanks so much for guiding us through Thailand! Emil and I had a fantastic time, and we never would have seen the parts of Thailand you showed us unless we had been with you. It was a great adventure! We enjoyed the various modes of transportation and variety of places you showed us, and liked the fact that you ordered the local cuisine for us, since we never would have tried all the different types of food Thailand has to offer if you hadn't ordered for us! We appreciated all the details and effort you all put into organizing the trip which made it easy for us just to enjoy being on vacation. Thanks again for a fabulous trip!”
“A lesson I have learned is that in order to experience a place you have to be a participant in it - you just can't sit back, you have to see the ‘good, the bad & the ugly’ in order to be a traveler and not a tourist. That is what I got to experience thanks to Smiling Albino - a true testament to a great travel company. I even got to wander through a few back alleys and see authentic Bangkok life. Thanks guys!”
“Smiling Albino offers a wonderful alternative to seeing Thailand. The scenery unfolded: Bangkok, the north, rice paddies, tea crops, small towns, beautiful accommodations, villagers, farmers, flowers, temples, washed out roads, all while being cared for, every step of the way. I am dizzy in recounting the innumerable images that flash through my mind. Smiling Albino shared their lives, friends and a beautiful country with us, as if we were longtime pals. I know that by the end of this exhilarating time together, we have become friends. We left ‘The Kingdom’ with great feelings, as well as enough memories, both mental and digital, for a lifetime. Thanks to “The Albino Boys” for everything!”
“The Chiang Rai Northern Escape II was a great way of experiencing the warmth of the Thai people, great food and breathtaking scenery of northern Thailand with well planned and relaxed guidance from Smiling Albino……and that noodle soup in Chiang Rai was just itself worth the trip!!"
“The venture through Thailand and getting to know you folks was one of the most extraordinary and wonderful things I've ever done. And it was so good not just because Thailand is a beautiful and fascinating country (it is that) and not just because we packed a huge amount of exciting adventures in (whew! did we ever) but because you folks love it so much and took the time and planning to show us the details, introduce us to the history and stories, and especially, especially helped us to meet great Thai people.”
"I will never forget my experience traveling with Smiling Albino while being in Thailand. The service that you guys provide is absolutely unbeatable. Going on the ‘Siamese Dream’ I was able to reap the benefits of all Thailand has to offer while having ALL the details taken care of. The trip went so smooth you would think Thailand was waiting for Smiling Albino to tour. It is the most unique, self-building experience I have ever had. Smiling Albino is the way to go for that type of traveler that would like to truly experience the culture in the most absolute comfort. In closing, I think anyone who has gone to Thailand and not experienced a trip with Smiling Albino has missed out huge, I feel so honoured to have had the opportunity. Can't wait for the next trip. Thanks Scott & Dan you guys have a remarkable business."
“We spent 3 weeks with Dan and Scott, my husband was very skeptical about going on anything remotely organized. After our first day in Bangkok he was sold, he said “I don't care what the rest of the trip is like, I got my monies worth the first day”. We found having someone help with the language plus order the food and find washrooms was immensely helpful. They have some amazing stops where there is not a lot of tourists. They also tailor your trip to your age and ability. We both feel we really experienced Thailand.”
“Going on our Smiling Albino adventure was the most unique travel experience we’ve ever had. We have to say that anyone who has been to Thailand and not been on a Smiling Albino trip has really missed out”
“The Smiling Albino trip was the once in a lifetime adventure that everyone should experience. From mountain biking to fine dining, the trip had something for everyone. You guys approached everyday of the trip with enthusiasm mixed with professionalism that can only be found in people that truly love what they're doing. We saw regions of Thailand that the normal traveler would not have seen. Thanks for the adventure!”
"It was nice to arrive in Bangkok after the long flight over to be greeted at the airport & taken to a nice, clean hotel. The adventure was explained to me in detail on arrival at the hotel so any reservations I had about being there were quickly put to rest. I would highly recommend a Smiling Albino adventure for anyone who wants a combination of comfort with adventure."
“The entire experience was so wonderful that I feel I really ‘grew’ as a person." The Bangkok day-tour was filled with interesting stops and the extent of your knowledge regarding Thailand and all the little "human interest" stories that you shared with us made this day a huge success. Having organized some trips ourselves in the past, we know the myriad of details that must be attended to on an ongoing basis - you attended to all of those details most competently. All throughout our "adventure", the hotels were ready for our arrival, the equipment (bicycles, motorscooters, etc.) was ready and waiting, etc., etc., etc. Well done!” |
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