Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had an amazing experience working with Bruno to plan our trip to Rio, Iguazu Falls, and the Amazon. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Bruno always replied quickly to our questions and made sure all our requests were fulfilled — from hotel preferences to excursions and transfers. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip.

We truly appreciated his organization and friendly communication. Highly recommend Bruno for anyone planning a trip to Brazil!

We had the most amazing trip to Valladolid and several historical sites in the area. Highly recommend!

Hotel Review

El Mesón del Marqués

Valladolid

Authenticity & Character

Location

City center is beautiful and where the life of the city is everywhere.

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Activity Review

A pink-ish day at Río Lagartos & Las Coloradas

Mexico

The river was beautiful and our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

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WE had several guides throughout our trip. Vivianna was very knowledgeable and thorough. The lunch at the tortoise reserve was quite outstanding, Edwin was also very knowledgeable, considerate of the age range of our group and a watchful eye during our snorkeling adventure! David was with us for a full plus day touring the Historical District and Middle earth. Again he was very aware of or different ages and capabilities. I think he knew everything about everything Ecuadorian!!
Our trip was challenging because weather delays were responsible for 2 lost days. Maria Jose had to rearrange flights and hotel rooms. She put a best effort forward. She arranged for our lost luggage to be delivered to our hotel in Puerto Arroya! We were all pretty sure we would never see that luggage again. Thank you Majo!!

Incredible! It almost felt too easy before we left, so I was feeling nervous. But Minh had every detail scheduled and then Thuy would message us the day before a transfer with details about a driver, car or flights. We had an incredible time exploring Hanoi and the north area of Vietnam (shoutout to our guide Ha), then Ha Long Bay on a cruise (Dragon Legend), and finally down to Phu Quoc for a beach retreat at Grand Ocean Bay Resort.

If you are on the fence about Vietnam or using kimkim, just do it!

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with very friendly people. The trip had a nice blend of Tours and trekking. My guide, AJ, did a great job of giving me options for each day. I was even able to hike up Adams Peak!

Alden with get to know Belize was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. Jeffrey lead us during the snorkeling and was also great.

Hotel Review

Almond Beach Resort Belize

Hopkins

Great very attentive staff, well maintained. Great food and drinks.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on the beach

Staff

So attentive and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and cofortable. The doors were not very secure

Activity Reviews

Half day Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef from Hopkins

Belize

We saw Lots of amazing creatures. Guides were wonderful. Jeffrey and Alden. The boat trip was a little long.

Quality of Experience

Very knowledgeable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip was a little long

Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

Wonderful tour. Long drive though. I would have added another short trip while we were out that way in retrospect

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alden was great

Transport

Comfortable,

The trip was absolutely amazing! The Almond Beach Resort's beachfront cottages were as advertised--large rooms with doors that opened up to the ocean, friendly staff, and great service. Aldean was a perfect guide for us on the Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling excursions. He was friendly, informative, and made the experiences memorable.

I have to give Alex and Lilia a huge amount of credit for organizing and preparing this trip--they were attentive to our requests and maintained a regular dialogue throughout the process. When we got off the plane into Belize City, Lilia met us outside and told me that there were refreshments in the van for our 1.5 hour drive to Hopkins--this just made us all smile! We loved driving with Camron who used the trips to engage us and tell us about Belize.

I have used KimKim before and based on this trip, will keep going back!

Hotel Review

Almond Beach Resort Belize

Hopkins

Very attentive staff and wonderful accommodations. The Beachfront Cottages are nothing short of perfect--opening doors to the Ocean and hearing the waves each day was perfect. The Paddle House and nearby restaurants provide incredible local eating options.

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Activity Reviews

Half day Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef from Hopkins

Belize

This is one of those things you need to do when you go to Belize. The diversity of the fish, the boat ride out to the diving spots, and the overall trip was simply perfect. We kept saying "Did you see that!?" Our guide, Jeffrey, was awesome in showing us different wildlife and guiding us in the water.

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Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

The ruins are an amazing part of Central American history and the ability to visit Xunantunich was perfect. The 2 hour trip from Hopkins was led by Aldean, who provided insights and education along the way. Aldean engaged us in the history of the Mayan people, explained the significance of the ruins, and was great to meet on the trip.

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Our girls trip to Morocco was truly the experience of a lifetime! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. Yassine did such an amazing job — he responded quickly, was so easy to work with, and took care of every detail. The hotels and riads he chose were beautiful, comfortable, and full of Moroccan charm.
Our driver, Younes, was incredible! He was always on time every morning, looked out for us everywhere we went, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire trip. He wasn’t just a driver — he was a tour guide, translator, and a friend. His knowledge about Morocco, sense of humor, and positive energy made every day so much fun. He was a big part of what made this trip special.
In Fes, we met our guide Zahra who was fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and funny — we laughed with her all day. It honestly felt like we had known her for years. She had such a special way of connecting with us and bringing the city’s history to life. Spending the day with her was one of the highlights of our trip.
The entire experience went above and beyond our expectations. Everything ran smoothly, we felt cared for every step of the way, and we left Morocco with unforgettable memories and new friends. I can’t recommend this company enough.

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

Beautifully decorated Kasbah with a restaurant on site, suiting our needs for the evening. Ample room to spread out and relax both indoor and outdoor with multiple terraces. Warm and welcoming hotel manager who was always smiling.

Authenticity & Character

Charmingly decorated with an abundance open space to take in the beautiful views.

Location

Beautiful setting along our route to Marrakesh and close to Ait Ben Haddou

Staff

The hotel manager who checked us in, and waited on us for dinner and breakfast was one of the most friendly and charming people we met on the trip. He had a huge smile which was infectious, and could not have been kinder.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very charming, clean, and comfortable with lots of space to relax

Luxury Camp Chebbi

Merzouga

The accommodations exceeded our expectations.

Authenticity & Character

We did not expect the level of luxury that the camp provided. We thought it would be a little more rustic. The character and experience exceeded our expectations.

Location

Amazing experience arriving at the camp at sunset. Approaching the camp from the dunes after riding the camels into the desert was a highlight of the trip. Truly a beautiful moment. We only spent 1 night at the camp, however, I would easily spend 2 nights

Staff

Very friendly, attentive and always with a smile

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautifully styled, comfortable, and clean

Algilà Fes Riad Medina Charme Hotel

Fes

Great location in Fes, hotel manager was very friendly and helpful, the Riad was beautiful.

Authenticity & Character

An authentic Riad that was beautifully appointed with lots of charm.

Location

Easy to walk to from the drop off just outside the Medina walls

Staff

Fantastic staff, extremely friendly. The hotel manager greeted us with tea after arranging someone to meet us outside the walls of the Riad to make sure we got to the Riad effortlessly. He greeted us with a smile every morning and even packed us a breakfast to take with us when we left early in the morning.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean comfortable rooms beautifully decorated

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

We arrived early in the morning and left that same day so we did not spend much time at the hotel, but it was beautifully decorated, clean and the staff was very friendly and attentive.

Authenticity & Character

It was a modern Moroccan hotel, and the breakfast was delicious

Location

Not sure of the location as we were not there more than 5 hours.

Staff

Very friendly. They met us at 3AM in the morning when we arrived making check in easy after a long day of travel.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, comfortable and well appointed

Activity Reviews

Overnight in the Sahara Desert with Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

Amazing experience riding into the desert on Camels and approaching this luxury camp. The overall experience exceeded our expectations.

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Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fes

Fes

We had an absolutely fantastic tour in Fes with our guide, Zahra. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the city’s rich history and culture. We learned so much from her and truly appreciated the way she brought each place to life with stories and insights. Zahra made the experience unforgettable — we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!

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We recently completed a cultural tour of Mongolia and had an amazing time. We went to Mongolia outside the peak period at the onset of winter but Crystal managed to put together an amazing itinerary over 13 days.

We travelled to west to stay with Kazak eagle hunters and to the north to stay with the Tsaatan reindeer herders. We also saw natural wonders including the Lake Khovsgol, Jargant river and the wild Takhi horses. A visit to Mongolia wouldn’t be complete without historical sites and memorials

Our guide, Zaya, was excellent, working overtime to make sure we were always comfortable. Zaya’s historical and cultural knowledge were an essential part of the immersive experience.

Travelling in rural Mongolia can be challenging given the sparse landscape and weather conditions. However, Zaya worked tirelessly with our drivers and the local communities to ensure our tour always went smoothly and without issues.

I would definitely recommend a trip to Mongolia with Crystal for anyone looking for an adventurous experience wrapped in a premium tour.

Greece was a wonderful experience. Santorini was fabulous. Vasilios was an incredible guide, so knowledgeable so charming and took us to very interesting places the windmills the seaside, the caves and his knowledge of history was exemplary! Athens: parthenon, wonderfulof course; archaeological museum with our guide Effie superb. she hit all the highlights in just over an hour. Plaka was fun for shopping and grab some incredible bargains for gifts.. Zakinthos was fun bc we had friends there .The Bitzaro Hotel was goodroom was lovely but bathroom lighting was sparse and the bathroom door had to be completely closed before you could access the commode. The Athena Riviera was fabulous. It’s unfortunate that we had to get up at 3 AM and we didn’t arrive there until after 10 and we hadn’t eaten fortunately superb restaurants were 5 to 10 minutes away and we could order in. Perhaps a hotel that wasn’t a 30 minute drive from the airport would be a better choice next time or this would be fine if we had more time to enjoy it. I hear the breakfasts are superb! All in all a wonderful trip.

Our Beautiful Patagonia adventure was outstanding from start to finish. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, perfectly balancing guided excursions with free time to explore. Every destination—Puerto Natales, and El Calafate—offered incredible scenery, excellent accommodations, and smooth logistics throughout. Though we didn't get to complete El Chaltén due to unexpected weather (wind) advisory, I'm sure it would have been just as well thought out.

The guided hikes in Torres del Paine were unforgettable, especially the trek to Mirador Base Las Torres and the French Valley. The Perito Moreno Glacier ice hike was another once-in-a-lifetime highlight. Each guide was knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about sharing Patagonia’s beauty and culture. Our driver was also intregal though out our trip.

Jimena, Rae, Erin and the Dittmar Adventures team were exceptional—responsive, organized, and attentive to every detail. Thanks to them, our group of 13 had a seamless and truly memorable experience. Highly recommend this itinerary for anyone wanting to explore the best of Patagonia with expert local support.

Doris created a wonderulf experience for my friend and I in Vietnam and Cambodia in October. Our guide Brian in Hanoi was so thorough and helpful in giving us a sense of the city. As well Richard in Ho Chi Minh City shared great information on the history of the area as well as what life is like now Mai in Sapa was a lovely guide showing us around the villages where we were able to see artisans at work as well as wayward water buffaloes. Lena so graciously shared history of Phenom Penh that was difficult and important to hear and see. Finally Dara in Siem Reap was a superb guide giving us a sense of Angkor Wat, the floating villages and other temples. The food was great especially the wonderful XO food tour at night in Ho Chi Minh City. It was an experience I will never forget! Thanks so much!

Thank you for making our trip special for us and customized to our preferences. Jesse took the feedback and incorporated into the plan.

Hotel Reviews

The Hummigbird

Bocas del Toro

All the reviews online are accurate - absolutely beautiful and so peaceful.

Authenticity & Character

So serene and exactly what I was hoping for

Location

The beach and surf are so close by. It is down a very bumpy dirt road but loved the fact it was so Far out

Staff

Makes you feel like family

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Global Panama Hotel

Panama City

Very nice rooms and amenities like the pool, hot tub and gym. Great restaurant too

Authenticity & Character

Location

Nice and centralized but also quiet

Staff

Super friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Central Hotel Panama

Panama

This hotel is absolutely lovely and loved the location. They make you feel very special there. It is a beautiful hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Great history associated with the building and surrounding location

Location

Lots to walk around and see

Staff

Super friendly and welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Activity Reviews

Boca del Drago & Playa de las Estrellas

Bocas del Toro

This is a great way to see starfish island and others

Quality of Experience

Very interesting and educational

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent

Transport

Nice covered boat

Coral Cay and Red Frog Beach

Bocas del Toro

Super interesting and loved the guides. Good way to see all the different islands

Quality of Experience

Great guides

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent

Transport

Nice boat ride

Panama Canal Partial Transit

Panama City

Very informational and interesting - lots of yummy food

Quality of Experience

Food

Excellent - get breakfast and lunch and was a lot of food - big portions.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Awesome

Transport

Paola did an excellent job

Hotel Reviews

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

Puerto Ayora

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Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel

Galápagos

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Hotel Indigo Galápagos

San Cristóbal

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JW Marriott Hotel Quito

Quito

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Activity Reviews

Excursion to an uninhabited island

Galapagos Islands

Exceptional. Our guide Jairo is a superb guy and would go with him any number of times. Very empathetic, patient, concerned and made sure we enjoyed the activities with out fear.

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Highlands of Santa Cruz Island

Galapagos Islands

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Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

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Flamingo Lagoon & Tortoise Breeding Center

Galapagos Islands

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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras

Galapagos Islands

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El Junco Lagoon & Puerto Chino Beach

Galapagos Islands

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Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill

Galapagos Islands

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This was such an amazing trip. First of all, Lucy was incredible. Very responsive. Very helpful. She was always happy to answer my questions, even as I was trying to figure out packing. It was possible that with the storms going on we could have had major stress, but Lucy always was calm and informative, making us feel completely comfortable with all of our plans.
I usually plan my trips myself. Due to some stresses at home and work, I just wasn't in the mental space to try to figure out Vietnam. There just were so many options. So I reached out, hoping to get help. And I am so glad I did. I was able to just go with the flow. All of our local guides were super nice and kind. Our drivers were excellent. I learned so much about the history and culture of Vietnam. I definitely want to go back and would work with Lucy again.
My only advice when working with your KimKim guide - trust them. They are on the ground and see exactly what is going on. I could have cancelled and tried to rearrange our trip when there was the typhoon coming to Hoi An the first day we were supposed to be there (plus flooding earlier.) I was in constant contact with Lucy and she was able to give me the updates and we ended up keeping with the plans. And after a bit of high winds and rain the first day, everything cleared up. Trying to change the plan would have been really difficult and expensive, and when Lucy said she thought we'd be okay, we trusted her. And she was talking to Sam, our guide in the Hoi An region, who knew exactly what was going on. And so we kept with the plan and everything was great. Just having Lucy to help us navigate this whole thing was the most valuable part of the service.

We had a wonderful time in Rome, Naples, Sorrento and exploring the Amalfi Coast for our 1 year anniversary!
A big thank you to Melanie and her team for arranging reliable and friendly private transfers to each city as well as some very nice excursions!
Their communication via whatsapp was helpful and clear, and we didn't have any issues along the way except for a longer wait at the Salerno train station, but that was due to the transfer company advising we give extra time for the drive from Praiano due to traffic etc. So we were well taken care of and had an incredible vacation!

KimKim is Amazing! We just completed a multi-week trip in Spain and Portugal. We asked Adam, our local specialist, to plan a highlights tour for us through these countries, which we had never visited. He selected great hotels and terrific tours. We especially liked the transfers between airports, train stations, hotels, and other places. Adam listened to what we wanted and he delivered, big time!

During our trip, we had a few unexpected events, including rail and port worker strikes. The KimKim team, including Lea and Summer, were awesome. They responded incredibly fast to our messages and quickly made changes as necessary, including a last minute transfer between cities when the rail workers in Portugal went on strike.

We will definitely use KimKim for future travel needs.

Vicky was amazing. She planned such a spectacular trip with a great variety of adventures and just the right amount of free days. Her recommendations were helpful in finding relaxing walks and good food. Vicky even stepped in when one of our flights was canceled to reschedule a group tour to another day so that we could still attend.

Jessica created a wonderful tour for us in Korea. We were met at the airport and guided throughout our stay which made this so very easy and not the least bit stressful. This was our first time having a private tour and I highly recommend it. One guide we had, Michael was especially impressive. He took us to visit historical sights, villages and the must see street food markets in Seoul. Jessica arranged our transportation on the high speed train to Busan for a few nights and that was amazing as well. I would not hesitate to use Kimkim travel in the future, they truly make touring a seamless experience, well worth the cost!

Hassan helped put together a great trip! Accommodated to the things we cared about most for the short trip we had. There were a few things on the itinerary there wasn’t enough time to fit in based on the amount of driving, but that was ok our guide Moha was absolutely wonderful. He was knowledgeable, on time, and flexible to the itinerary. All details were handled so well between Hassan and Moha there was very little we had to be concerned with beyond enjoying the trip. Moha & Hassan enabled us to be extremely efficient with our time which is invaluable on an overseas trip. Will use KimKim again!