Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our family trip to South Africa, booked through Kimkim, was extremely well organised from start to finish. The itinerary was well balanced, flexible and perfectly suited for travelling with children. Accommodation and activities were well chosen, and communication with the local organisers Anna-Marie and Deb was warm, clear and responsive. Thanks to Kimkim, we could fully enjoy the trip without any stress.

We had only three days in Mendoza, so we needed to get the most variety we could out of that - Carolina was really helpful in that respect, and also very accomodating with numerous changes along the way as we juggled with trying to coordinate 14 flights with a travel agent back home. She was also very patient with my millions of questions :) In those three days we covered a city tour, mountain hike, wine tasting and cycling through vineyards, and another trek through the Uco Valley where we discovered more beautiful scenery.

Hotel Review

Argentino Hotel

Mendoza

Great hotel, clean and comfortable with a good range for breakfast. Across the road from the main plaza se be prepared for music/noise on Saturday and Sunday - this didn't go beyond 11pm though.

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Activity Reviews

Trekking Quebrada del Cóndor

Mendoza

Our walk through this beautiful area was peaceful and soul fulfilling, made all the better by our informative and thoughtful guide, Emiliano. The view from the final mirador was spectacular. There was a traditional Argentinian plancha at the end - we are vegan, the chef (and owner) Agustin went out of his way to create something wonderful for us which was very much appreciated.

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Biking Through the Vineyard 🚴‍♀️🍷

Mendoza

We went by car to the Venorum winery, an award winning boutique winery owned by the Altieri family, and were treated to a very informative tour followed by wine tasting (exceptional wines!). This was followed by a bike ride through vineyards and a small town to a delicious lunch at Terrazas de los Andes - another renowned winery with beautiful restaurant and surroundings.

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Trekking Confluencia 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Mendoza

This was a request from me, as a mountain lover, and I was not disappointed. We had views all the way of Aconcagua, at 6962m the highest peak in the Andes, South America, and the Americas. A not too strenuous hike as it is a long steady climb with not too much altitude change. Our guide Frederico was very knowledgeable. Lunch and snacks were provided and were much appreciated :)

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We had an amazing time in El Chalten and Ushuaia. Erin was very patient in organising things to suit our interests, and dealt with lots of changes and tweaks as we finalised our flight details and other parts of our month long trip elsewhere. Highlights were our treks in El Chalten (delicious lunches delivered to our hotel each morning) and walking with the Penguins on the Isla Martillo. We didn't really see much of Buenos Aires as being December 31/January 1 as most places were closed (had we known we might have chosen to spend out time elsewhere on those days). The accomodation was excellent throughout as were our guides Laura and Martin in Ushuaia. The scenery from El Chalten to Ushuaia is spectacular and we would go back in an instant.

Hotel Reviews

Vain Boutique Hotel

Buenos Aires

Modern boutique hotel with very comfortable beds, great aircon (essential in BA), well equipped and roomy bathroom and all very clean. Nice options for breakfast and good coffee. Nicolas on the front desk was a treasure. My only point would be that the rooms are quite noisy and we could clearly hear people in the room above, and were woken several times by people returning to their rooms late.

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Los Naranjos

Ushuaia

Very comfortable and clean hotel with great breakfast options. We had a quiet room facing the side of the building (rooms facing the roads may not be so quiet) and found the rooms to be quite spacious. Bathroom was nice and roomy too. It was great to be able to adjust the heating to our taste (not always the case in hotels).

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Activity Reviews

Trekking to Glacier Vinciguerra & Laguna de los Tempanos

Ushuaia

Mixed feelings on this trek - the view at the end was absolutely spectacular so well worth the effort, and the walk through varied landscapes to get there was also appreciated.

Discover the Beagle Channel - Full Day Penguins + Beagle Channel Navigation

Ushuaia

It was such a special experience to walk among the penguins, and learn about their lives. It was reassuring to hear how protected they are despite the tourism (their numbers are growing, a good sign) and our guide Pablo was perfectly strict about respecting them and their environment, which I really appreciated. A long boat trip there, for part of which we did see seals and cormorants, and a long bus trip back (great for a nap) but all worth it for the experience.

Full Day of Hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park

Ushuaia

Laura was an excellent guide on this fascinating overview of the history, flora and fauna of the national park, which is truly beautiful. Personally would have preferred one long hike as opposed to driving between three shorter walks but this is a personal preference. My recommendation would be to ask for more details of the day before confirming (which is what I wish I had done)

Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier

El Calafate

The glacier itself is of course spectacular, and we appreciated being able to walk around and enjoy the numerous pathways at our own pace. The sounds of the glacier was also amazing surprise - did not expect it and when we could find a quieter section to sit and listen was quite humbling.

The "London in a Private Black Cab" was amazing especially with John's stories and knowledge, and a bit of gossip. Delianne was such a delight as host of our private "Royal London Tour!" She is a charming hostess with wonderful inside scoops she has gained from a lively life with friends "in the know." She is the type of person you would want to have for weekly dinners to add effervescence to your life.

Kate planned a perfect week for us with smatterings of many of London's offerings tailored to what we wanted without even knowing ourselves. She was responsive when asked questions, and on top of everything. We had very little time (end of the year and Christmas holidays taking up so much of our time), so it was such a blessing to have Kate to plan the trip so beautifully. Thank you.

Activity Reviews

Discover London in a Private Black Cab

London

John made the tour. It was incredible how much he fit into the time slot. His knowledge is unsurpassed, and he is a delightful talker with many interesting and humorous stories to add color to the tour.

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Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels

London

The size of the Beefeater tour was very large and difficult to hear the stories. We ended up going off on our own, and missing out on some of the colorful tales of the Beefeater.

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The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More

London

Delianne was a delight with so many anecdotes she has gleaned from her full life. She is bubbly and a joy to be around.

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Thames Cruise with Dinner

London

Could have missed this. I would have preferred an informative river cruise that told us what we were seeing with some anecdotes. This was a very nice dinner cruise with music. Something you would do for an anniversary or birthday.

From the very beginning, Mica guided us through every step of planning our trip to Argentina. Her support was incredible clear, attentive, and always making sure every detail was taken care of so our trip would be perfect.

When we arrived in Buenos Aires, we couldn’t believe the surprise: we had a shuttle to the hotel with a guide! Agostina welcomed us with such warmth that she immediately set the tone for our entire stay. She helped us with the check-in, reviewed the itinerary with us, and even talked about music and Argentine rock her recommendations were amazing. She truly made us feel at home.

The drivers who took us around were also wonderful. The entire SayHueque team made us feel like Buenos Aires was our home, and that made all the difference. They were always checking in, suggesting places to visit, and making sure everything went perfectly.

The tours were unforgettable. Our biking tour guide Patricio (he was the best!) introduced us to mate for the first time, shared local stories, and made us feel like true locals. We had so much fun! The bikes were really good too, we even got luck and got to ride on a Bamboo bike. The next day, Agostina surprised us again with an amazing walking tour full of history, fun facts, interesting songs related to the “Porteño culture” and great suggestions. We left completely amazed. Even with a huge surprise for my husband who was looking for a tshirt of a local argentine show from 30 years ago, and they were still able to do their magic!!

And to end our trip on the highest note: a tango dinner show. Front-row seats, delicious wine, incredible food, it was magical!

Thank you, Mica, and thank you to the entire team, for making this trip truly special. We came back happy, grateful, and already wanting to return and explore the rest of this magical country. 💙

Big hugs from the middle of the world,
Daniel & Suki

Hotel Review

Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Palermo

Buenos Aires

Lovely location, walking distance to many things!!

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Activity Reviews

Dinner & Tango Show

Buenos Aires

An epic closure for an epic trip! The tango night was amazing, as well as the food! This is one of the experiences we guarantee that we will repeat when we return to Argentina!

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Half-Day The Argentine Experience Dinner

Buenos Aires

It was a group tour. Everyone was very nice, including the staff and the travelers we were sharing a table with. The food was INSANELY good!! Shout out to our hosts Cande and Julian from the Argentine Experience, as well as the chef!!

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Everything was incredibly delicious, and our glasses of wine were never empty 🤭

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Half-Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour (South)

Buenos Aires

Agos was an amazing guide too! We went to amazing locations, not just phisical landmarks but also understanding the heart of the Buenos Aires culture :)

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Half-Day Bike Tour through the North of the City

Buenos Aires

It was a chill ride around the city, the locations were amazing and our guide was great!

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First time with Kim KimKim and very happy with everything.
Lorena is very knowledgeable with Chile and understands what we're looking for.
Lorena and the team had been a great help in every way, from planning, multiple changes and support during the trip.
She's always responsive. Our flight was delayed so we missed the connection on day 1, Lorena and Valentina helped secure last seats on new flights and saved the day! Our grand trip would have been ruined if it weren't for their help.

We had a great time and are very happy with the support received throughout. Highly recommend anyone going to Chile to connect with Lorena.

From a quote to a return home, we received an incredible support and attention from Josselyn.
at every step, quoting, activity selection, daily checks, and dealing with unexpected diversions, she stood by to help, 24/7.
The entire tour program was well designed, coordinated, and monitored during our amazing 12 days in Galapagos.
There is no denial, that having Kimkim on our side and Josselyn direct involvement, enabled us to reach every corner, secure every excursion, and enjoy comfortable accommodations. on many occasions (and we traveled during X-Mass and NY), we witnessed sold-out tours and limited accommodations. Not for us. Everything was reserved well in advance, local guides waited by the gate/hotel/marina, and entire trip was executed well beyond my expectations. Thank you Josselyn and entire crew to make this a dream vacation

Activity Reviews

Snorkeling at Concha Perla (Private)

Galapagos Islands

San Cristóbal Arrival, Kayaking & Local Cooking Class

Isla San Cristóbal

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an exposure to local culture in intimate settings was priceless.

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Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano

Galapagos Islands

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We just returned from a fabulous holiday to Australia and New Zealand. Vicky our travel specialist and kimkim were extraordinary in accommodating our travel goals and needs. We wanted to make the most of our special holiday and therefore had a very busy trip with lots of different locations, tours, and internal flights, etc. Vicky took our ideas of what we wanted to do and accomplish and turned them into a reality. Throughout our planning and travels, the kimkim site was easy to use and Vicky was very knowledgeable and responsive. Changes in plans and schedule were managed seamlessly. We requested two bedroom three bed apartments and the lodging recommended by Vicky exceeded our expectations. Tour operators were top notch. Everything was perfect and we were glad we had Vicky and kimkim as our travel experts/consultants

Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland

Auckland

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The Beacon - 2 Bedroom Luxe Apartment

Queenstown

Wonderful views of the lake and mountains

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Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Melbourne

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Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

Port Douglas

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It was during holidays and most of the time there was no staff to assist except for emergencies

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The Sebel Quay West Suites

The Rocks

Best view ever

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Activity Reviews

Private Penguins, Koalas and Wildlife (Phillip Island) from Melbourne

Melbourne

The penguin stole the show. Well worth the long day.

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Long drive heavy traffic. 11 hour day

Daintree Rainforest,Cape Tribulation,Mossman Gorge -PRIVATE TOUR from Port Douglas

Port Douglas

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ABC Reef Safaris - Port Douglas Snorkelling max 12 passengers

Australia

Best tour hands down

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Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

Sydney

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Sydney Sights 4 hours - Private Tour

Sydney

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Sydney Opera House Tour

Sydney

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This South Africa trip was truly exceptional from start to finish. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed with care making the entire experience feel seamless grounded and deeply meaningful for our group.

Working with Stephanie our local expert was a pleasure. Communication was clear timely and supportive throughout the planning process and while on the ground. She anticipated needs handled adjustments smoothly and ensured that every transition felt effortless. It allowed me to focus on the experience itself knowing logistics were fully handled.

Our guides were outstanding across every leg of the journey. They were knowledgeable engaging and deeply connected to the places we visited. Several travelers shared that the guide at Leopard Mountain was a highlight of the entire trip. His storytelling wildlife knowledge humor and presence elevated every game drive and created moments that felt both educational and magical. The broader staff at Leopard Mountain also deserve special recognition. Their warmth attentiveness and professionalism made the stay feel luxurious yet personal.

The accommodations throughout the trip were phenomenal with Leopard Mountain standing out as especially memorable. The rooms were stunning the views were breathtaking and the overall atmosphere felt peaceful and intentional. It was the kind of place where you immediately felt held by the land and the experience.

Transportation throughout the trip was reliable comfortable and well coordinated. Transfers flights and longer drives were handled smoothly which is no small feat with a multi city itinerary. Everything ran on time and without stress which made a huge difference for group travel.

The food was another highlight. Meals were consistently delicious fresh and nourishing. The food at Big Skies in particular stood out for its flavor quality and care. Healthy balanced and thoughtfully prepared it complemented the tone of the trip perfectly.

Overall this was one of the most well organized and impactful trips I have experienced. From the guides and accommodations to transportation meals and local support everything worked together beautifully. It was clear that intention expertise and care went into every aspect of the journey. I would absolutely work with this team again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a deeply enriching travel experience in South Africa.

Having done 1 trip with kimkim, we felt certain that our time in Egypt would be well organized. Having a representative meet and guide us through airports was a big plus. Our guides were amazingly knowledgeable about each temple and site and tempered the visit to our level of interest and enthusiasm. Having a driver take us to and from all destinations, somewhow being ready to pick us up at the right meeting spot despite the hundreds of cars, scooters and busses...amazed us. A highlight was dinner with a family in Cairo. Besides excellent fresh food, our host turned out to be a seasoned rower and my husband rowed a quad on the Nile. We thank Nader for all the emails and adjustments because we visited one of the most ancient countries in our world. Fantastic experience.

Shawna did a great job planning. Jesus was our contact in country, he did a wonderful job being responsive to all our needs. Our tour guide Guido in Cusco and the Sacred Valley was knowledge and experienced he went along our family’s wants and needs. A true gem!

We ha a wonderful time in Australia and New-Zeland. Vicky our specialist was wonderful. She helped us planning, she was available to answer our questions/help before and during our trip. We recommand her.

Hotel Reviews

Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi

Bondi Beach

Good location, and service. Our apt would need a little refreshment. The pool was nice.

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Rydges Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie

Excellent service, very good location, comfort

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Aloha Byron Bay

Byron Bay

Old, located far from center. Would not recommed

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On The Beach Noosa

Noosa Heads

Absolutly wonderfull ! Service, comfort, view and access on beach/ocean, breakfast every morning.

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Fabulous

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Everyday attention to our needs

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Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane

Very good location, comfort, clean

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Quest Cathedral Junction

Christchurch

Wonderfull location, comfort very good.

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Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland

Auckland

Very nice.

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The Great Ocean Road Studios

Port Campbell

OK for on the road

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Captain's at the Bay

Apollo Bay

OK for on the road

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Colhurst House Bed and Breakfast

Mount Gambier

Very nice. Service poor. Very cold in the house

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Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

Adelaide

Very good service, good location, nice apt

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Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Flinders

Melbourne, VIC

Location in front of train main station. Lots of noise all day. Apt old. The gym and the pool were closed. Service basic. Would have prefered the other Adina location in Melbourne

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Sails In The Desert

Yulara

Clean. Basic

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The Sebel Quay West Suites

The Rocks

Wonderfull view on Sydney, exceptional location, comfort and spacious apt

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Activity Reviews

Uluru Sunrise (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta Half Day Trip

Uluru

Very good guide. Wonderfull to visit Uluru.

Sydney Opera House Tour

Sydney

Very interesting, lots of history, very good guide

The trip was amazing and George was great to work with. Mint - our guide in Bangkok for the city tour was awesome … we all enjoyed our day with her. Our off road jeep adventure in Khao Lac was a lot of fun and full of laughs! I can not remember the drivers name but he was hilarious as well as our guide - song I think he told us to call him. They both had us laughing all day as well as being full of information. All three of us would return tomorrow and were sad to leave. Thank you for a great adventure especially with a relatively short planning time for high season.
All the accommodations were also very nice and we have no complaints!

Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

Patong

Marriott is always great

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Theatre Residence

Bangkok

Great boutique hotel - staff was very helpful!

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Near a nice city market , near river, yet not in the heart of city chaos….a little gem in a big city!

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The front desk staff was always willing to help and answer questions daily!

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Seaview Resort Khao Lak

Takua Pa

This hotel overall was a nice stay. Rooms were nice and clean - The house keepers were very attentive. We were slightly disappointed they no longer have a spa - but plenty of others around so not end of the world. Property was nice but left with a feeling it needed over all some TLC. It was a good stay and no specific complaints - we did not stay elsewhere in the area to compare.

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Hotel was on beach within walking of shops laundry and restaurants…. Short ride to anything else you might want

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Everything was clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Phuket

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Off-Road Jungle Jeep Adventure in Khao Lak (Full Day)

Khao Lak

Fun day with Song our guide and the driver was hilarious! I can not remember his name unfortunately. They were great especially since they had German and English speaking clients on the tour. Made sure we all understood what we were seeing and doing. And we all had fun!

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They were not only informative but funny and entertaining!!

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Bangkok Cultural Tour

Bangkok

Mint was great! We saw everything and she was easy to hang with. Full of info and a wealth of info. She was patient with all our questions!

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The guide Mint made the city tour! She was great - easy going , well prepared, wealth of info, patient and easy to spend the day with!

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Always timely and clean

Excellent support from Randall. Only suggestion would be to keep the phone numbers for local tour operators up to date (some numbers were no longer in service) and include the pickup info in the confirmation details. Thanks!

We had a wonderful experience booking through Kimkim -- here are the highlights of the key people that we interacted with:

1) Kien -- he is based out of Vietnam but was our key contact person throughout the planning phase as well as the trip. He was always attentive to our needs, helped us every step of the way, was polite and understood what we wanted to get out of the trip. I will highly recommend him.

2) The local guides: Mr. Taiwah, Ms. Pookie, Ms. Lisa, Ms. Yun were all very helpful and responsive.

We will look forward to booking our next trip via Kimkim.

I was part of a large group of 11. ( Tillson/ Voss / Ruby group) . Katie Voss wrote a detailed review that we all collaborated on. It was a great trip

My family and I went to Thailand from the 25th of December until the 6th of January.
Just want to say that Kim Kim organized our luxury trip very well and were always available if we needed any help. My family and I had a fantastic time and Ashley was extremely helpful with the organization as were the local guides like Winni in Bangkok and Dada in Puquet. We found everyone kind, and helpful. I would recommend this group to organize whatever you need with hotels, tours and airline tickets.

Emerson is the best travel agent I could ever have asked for. He truly listened to what we wanted and turned it into the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, seamless, and exceeded our expectations. His expertise, responsiveness, and genuine care made the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. I will only work with Emerson going forward and we’re already planning our next trip with him!

Hanna was the best. Every time we had a good moment we’d stop and laugh and say Hanna did good 😂. Will be planning an itinerary for every trip from now on, everything felt like a surprise which allowed for no expectations from over planning and looking at “perfect” travel photos

Having just completed our nine day trip in Colombia I can provide some thoughts.
I have to say that I didn’t know really what to expect and what I would see in Colombia given the limited images and news about this country. Narcos and Juan Valdez commercials can only go so far. Colombia and its cities far exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed each of our guides and those who assisted along the way for days like Bike Tour and Gold Museum in Bogota, to the waterfall and organic farm lunch in Medellin.
I will note for me specifically that this was the single most impactful visit I have ever had to a museum. Seeing the gold artifacts through the eyes of an indigenous people was very moving. The Salt Cathedral also was absolutely stunning in size and scope.
We didn’t just get Instagram worthy pics, we heard perspectives, and listened to new ideas and saw glorious sites. I thank everyone involved in introducing South America and Colombia to me. You are a tough act to follow. I will recommend Kimkim to family and friends (they have already gushed about the pictures) and I suspect and look forward to engaging with you further for future adventures with Kristin.

Many thanks once again for making the start of 2026 so memorable!!! Cheers and Happy New Year to one and all.
Rob