Kimkim Trip Reviews for Galapagos Islands

Great location and staff.

Amazing location. Comfortable rooms. Great ambiance. GREAT breakfast. WONDERFUL staff

Great staff. Great rooms. Top notch

Great way to end the trip, playing in some beautiful water

Absolutely the highlight of our trip. Great guide. Great experience. Unique landscape and wildlife.

What a great experience for our family. We learned so much about the wildlife, as well as had a blast snorkling with some amazing creatures

Vivianna our guide was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgable, kind, helpful. We learned so much and saw some incredible things.

Great staff, wonderful spat with an excellent esthetician. The rooms were comfortable and the restaurant was delicious

Very comfortable, clean and well maintained. A very nice dinning area.

Nice rooms, pool, ping pong, fitness center, restaurant and bar.

Of all the hotels on our trip this was the least favorite. It was clean and had a good breakfast. The windows in the room would rattle or open when the door to the room was opened or closed. We had to be careful to keep the wasps out of the room when we entered and existed the room. Compared to the other hotels on the trip we did not have a balcony but we did have a view of the beach and ocean.

Very nice little hotel with a pool just off of the main road. Room was large. Staff was very nice. There is construction going on all around this hotel.

Very nice. Could have been a little closer to old town area.

The hotel we stayed at on Isabela Island was awesome, mainly due to its location right on the water. Although it's a bit weathered from being so exposed to the elements, it offers an amazing view which we really appreciated.

Clean, great service, and so well kept…best of the three hotels we stayed in during our trip.

The Santa Cruz Highlands & Bay Tour Experience was not our favorite. It was a bilingual group, and we were the only English speakers, so we didn't get as much engagement. It paled compared to the other tours, especially being our fourth day there.

Awesome. Got a selfie with a penguin, saw multiple rays, swam within a foot of 10 different giant turtles, and up close and personal with blue footed boobies! Great ceviche too!

Amazing. Greatest sea lion experience ever! They are so fun and playful. Snorkeling was great too. The private guide with the kayaking and snorkeling was the best way to start the trip so we could get the focus and attention we needed given we were doing group snorkels the next three days. The pictures say it all

Amazing snorkeling and great lunch on the boat. The guide was great. Hammerheads, turtles, blue footed boobies, Red Frigate birds (inflated!), rays and seals that came and played with us!

Iguana crossing is a beautiful beach side hotel. It embodies everything exceptional about the Galápagos island. Sun, sea and of course wildlife. The staff there was very friendly and courteous and our room was very clean and overlooked the ocean.

We spent the most time at this hotel and it was a great experience. It was close to shops and the amazing pier on Santa Cruz and also had a beautiful rooftop restaurant.

Really didn’t spend a lot of time there. It was clean, restaurant was good and of course very convenient to airport.

Sasha lodge is truly incredible and we do sincerely appreciate Anthony for recommending it. From the moment you land there after a “journey” which is an adventure itself, you appreciate what it takes for Sasha to run so extraordinarily well. From the Manager, to the guides, to the Chef there is a tremendous pride as there should be. Of course, It is not the place to go if you want to do your own hiking etc. for obvious reasons but if you find their daily agenda appealing as we did then you will have a once in a lifetime experience.

Although we didn’t have a long stay here, this hotel was in a great location. It was modern and the food and view from the top floor was terrific. Hotel staff also very accommodating.

All transportation was efficient and organized. No issues at all.

This snorkeling tour was an excellent last day activity for us. The snorkeling was great as we saw sea lions, turtles, sharks and other colorful fish and my wife was very confident in herself and our guide. There is a big stair climb but we did it with no issues.

We were excited to spend another day with the Tortoises and we were not disappointed. However, I think our guide could have shared more with us about the place and its inhabitants. It seemed like other tours were getting that experience.

This was an amazing hike and a truly fascinating place. Although the hike was labeled as easy to moderate the terrain was relatively easy with a major uphill climb at the end.

This was one of only.two excursions that we thought could have been improved for all on board. While tintoreras is amazing we thought the snorkeling could have been improved for weaker snorkelers. While my wife and I were confident in the first snorkeling site there and saw some amazing things, there was more of an open water swim to the other site. Since the boat went over there anyway, we thought those (about a half dozen) that did not want to swim over there could have been transported over by boat there to continue their snorkeling.

Not our favorite activity but necessary to get from one island to the next. Luggage coordination on this ride and every ride was very efficient and helpful.

This was a great experience. The hiking was a great overview to Galápagos wildlife and the snorkeling that day was excellent.

We thought this was a great introduction to the Tortoises in a very relaxed environment. Lunch was also great. Cave experience was just Ok. Nothing special although we didn’t go all the way through as our guide thought it may have been wet.

No issues. Easy and timely.

We had anticipated finding the hotel shuttle on our own but as an extra step, people were waiting in the terminal to take us to shuttle. This is an extra touch that KimKim does and one of the reasons why I will use them again.

You need to go out the same way you came in which makes you appreciate the entire experience. No issues with transportation or flights.

On this day we visited an indigenous village which was very enjoyable. We sampled food and drink that they had made and learned more about their culture in a pretty isolated environment. Very positive experience for us and the group.

Day 2 was somewhat similar to day one in that there was a hike and a pretty major stair climb up a Kapok tree. There was also the Chocolate experience which was also interesting as we learned more about history and ingredients. Piranha fishing also added some fun for our group.

As I’ve already said the Sasha experience was excellent throughout. Day 1 was about a reasonable hike. Lots of stairs. Beautiful overlook bridges and bird watching. If cousins it was also about the beautiful jungle around you and the phenomenal meals waiting for you.

Javier was a great guide for our day in Quito. The Middle of the World exhibition was a little touristy but clearly no trip to Quito Ecuador would be complete without out it. The rest of our walk was very pleasant and our guide was both friendly and knowledgeable. The Chocolate tasting is really just that. Not really much history(a few pictures) but the rest of it was really about buying something at the store. I am a chocolate lover so worked about for me.

This is a gem!! Lovely, quaint accommodations, locally owned and with a history to go with it! Rooms were perfect with amenities well thought out. Breakfast on the terrace was a lovely way to start the day. Beach towels provided, unlimited filtered water and location couldn’t be better

The picture…is exactly the way it looks outside our room - but I would recommend requesting an exterior room. That being said - all the rooms were spacious and clean.

This was a quaint hotel - very quiet - perfect location to local beach and to town as well. It was perfect for a family stay with a small pool outside our door. Breakfast was home cooked and the “honour” fridge was really convenient with soft drinks and beer.

Relaxing, accommodating hotel! We spent three nights total and we found that staff were very helpful and professional! We were able to store a bag for our return and they found an e-book that was left in the safe! Their complimentary breakfast was 5 Star! My only criticism would be the lack of a wine list - very little choice, considering the abundance of South American wines.

This involves a boat ride and a stop at Lobos where we hiked about an 1 1/2 hours - we couldn’t believe our eyes being able to see the male frigate birds with their red expanded breasts hoping to be picked by a female. Also, blue footed boobies, iguanas, baby frigates.

Our last full day in Galapagos and it couldn’t have been more enjoyable! Our family of 8 and 6 others gave us lots of space on a lovely cabin cruiser - with great staff and a delicious lunch!

This was our second time to visit - bringing family this time…very cool experience for all ages - during the tasting, our 11 and13 yr old in the group was able to participate as well - with non alcoholic agave tastings.

Great guides - super experience!

Near the airport with an easy shuttle. Gym, sauna, pool were great. Dinner was nice. Nothing to complain about for an airport hotel at all.

The original part of the hotel didn't look wonderful and the pools look a little dated but they worked great and the new part where all 3 of our rooms were was beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast overlooking the water was wonderful as well. Staff was extremely friendly.

Good value. There are quite a few bugs in the evening and the rooms are fairly small but breakfast was nice, staff was nice, and pool was nice (though pool furniture a little worn). Also, kind of on the edge of town so a longer walk to some things.

This hotel is beautiful, the breakfast is amazing, the area is beautiful. Could not recommend more!

This was good but we didn't spend anywhere near 6 hours on activities. We did the interpretation center but it wasn't a long thing to do. The hike was great but not all that long. I don't know what La Loberia was. I think there was some talk of snorkeling but were told the visibility was poor. I think we spent a total of 3 hours on activities so while we enjoyed what we did, it was not as good as most of the rest of our activities.

This was our favorite activity. It was amazing to have an island and snorkel and beach all to ourselves in our 7 person group. The guides and boat team were wonderful. The animals, views, activities were perfect.

This was beautiful. The only downside is the over 2 hours on the boat to get there and then another over 2 hours to get back. This is on top of 40 minute bus ride to get to the boat and another 40 min bus ride on teh way back so tons of time spent traveling for really 2 hours of beautiful things.

Wonderful to see sharks, sea turtles swimming underneath your kayak, tons of lizards, beautiful beach.

The plant a tree part was hokey and not really special. Everything else was great.

This was fun though somewhat touristy. Still worthwhile to see the main points.

Appreciated meeting us at airport to make sure we got settled in.

The view was amazing. You could hear the waves rolling in and watch the sunset right from your room.

The pool and Hot Tub were amazing. Nice to come back from a day in the heat and cool off! Have a drink and unwind. The bar staff made yummy drinks!

We felt very safe at this hotel. They created us at the door and escorted us to our room. Everything was fantastic.

Although we couldn’t kayak. Our guide took us to a coffee, sugar and alcohol plantation which was great

At first, we were worrying about the length of this trip and the fact that it said 80% on land and 20% in water. But this was one of the most memorable excursions we did. Our guide Diego had years of experience doing this excursion. It was nice to snorkel at your own pace and someone always had an eye on us to ensure our safety.

Our guide had a wealth of knowledge and treated all on board equally. He made sure to spend time with everyone individually which was nice. He explained things and shared his pictures with the group.

Great experience. Saw lots in the snorkelling adventure. Including sharks, penguins, turtles, and lots of colorful fish.

Unfortunately it was raining when we visited here but our guide didn’t let that change the plans. We still have a full tour.

Danny made sure all our travels were worry free. Escorted us throught he airport and sent us on our way. To the next adventure.

Danny was amazing. Everything was perfect.

Staff were friendly, everything was clean, and breakfast was good. However, we were booked in a tiny room with an air conditioner venting directly onto one side of the bed. My husband was able to make the AC situation tolerable. We travel light, luckily, each with a a carryon suitcase and a backpack so were able to manage in the small room. But missed the openness and good seating available in our first hotel. I was expecting a little more from a mid-range hotel.

Beautiful, stark landscape! Snorkeling was great to me, but I’m not an experienced snorkeler so my expectations were not high.

One of our favorites!

Julio, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! However, I couldn’t remember what this excursion included and wasn’t able to find the details online before we went. So I was a bit surprised at the length of the walk and would have worn tennis shoes had I known. Receiving a paper copy of the details of each excursion prior to the pickup would greatly help this situation.

We so enjoyed the pool area with the bar!

There is nothing like having a beautiful view from your room and well as hearing the waves crash while you sleep . The room layout is perfect for relaxing in the room as well.

This hotel is beautiful with delicious food. Perfectly located in Quito for all of your adventures .

It is so nice to be escorted to and from the airport as well as guidance in the airport.

The view from this island is unique and a must see!

This is a must do excursion. The lava tunnels and the snorkeling are amazing. The amount of wildlife and sea life you can see on one trip is hard to beat.

This is a fun excursion of snorkeling and seeing amazing sea creatures as well as a short hike to see iguana mating area and black tip shark habitat.

There is probably no where else in the world where you can kayak right next to black tip sharks and sea turtles in the same bay. There is also a beautiful nature hike to the water.

Bush walking in a giant tortoise habitat is the most unique and unbelievable experience. You feel like you have gone back in time.

This is the first museum I have taking my well traveled family that they all universally said they enjoyed!

We had a wonderful stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Quito. The hotel was clean, convenient, and very nice overall. There were no major issues, and it was a comfortable start to our journey. The experience at this location was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

I loved the snorkeling activities, which were fantastic and varied due to the different locations we visited. We even got underwater photos, which was a great touch. Our guides for the snorkeling trips were all very pleasant and added to the enjoyable experience.

The cycling at Cerro Mesa Reserva was disappointing. We didn't know how far we were riding, and the guide didn't either. It turned out to be about eight miles, and we thought it would be longer. The road was busy, which made it less enjoyable. It would have been nice to know beforehand if we were riding with others or just our guide. Overall, it felt too short and not what we expected.

Friendly staff. Perfect location. Lots of restaurants nearby.

The location is excellent. Right on the beach. The staff were friendly and efficient. The room was comfortable. Plenty of restaurants nearby.

We had a corner room with a balcony and a hot tub. Amazing view of the harbor. Very spacious. Breakfast was great. A bit bummed that the restaurant was closed for maintenance. Had access to fresh drinking water just outside our door with ice downstairs.

Really nice hotel. Easy to check in and out. Food was great. Rooms were clean and spacious. Only a couple of minutes to and from the airport.

The food was amazing . The items that were served were never repeated . Staff was very courteous

Everything about this ship was great. It holds 16 passengers which is a great number for a trip like this. We were on and off the boat frequently so there was no waiting in line for a tender ever. We had 2 zodiacs and were able to embark and disembark in no time. There was a dining area for our meals, an indoor 'living room' near the dining area, an outdoor partially covered bar and sitting area as well as a lounge area up top. The lounge area could get very hot so we weren't up there much. The food was plentiful and good.

The hotel was clean and lovely. It included breakfast which had lots of options. The staff were friendly and helpful and the location was very good.

This island houses several icons Galapganian bird as well as many many sea lions. It did small a it like kitty litter because of that but there was so much to see

More of the same amazing things - penguins, sea ions, giant sardine balls, blue footed boobies from the panga. We also went kayaking and snorkling. Again it was like being in an aquarium - so many fish, sharks, star fish etc

Beautiful island with red sand. We saw pink flamingos, did a fairly easy hike to a beautiful view. Sea lions playing at the shore line.

The walk in the morning was fine. e saw a couple of fur seal pups but not much else. The snorkeling after that was amazing, Warm calm waters, tons and tons of fish - it was like swimming in an aquarium. We also saw sharks, sea turtles, flightless comerants swimming, marine iguanas eating.

Zodiak ride was great - saw some cool cliffs, caves and birds, The snorkelling was good too but to as good as some other spots. Later in the day we crossed the equator and got to go to the bridge to watch the latitude change to 0.0.0

this was a long walk over lava fields. The main attraction here was the marine iguanas although there were some seal ions and lots of Sally lightfoot crabs. There were hundreds and hundreds of marine igunanas and we learned a lot about them. We did some terrific snorkeling that same morning too

Great snorkelling - awe saw sea turtles, penguins, sardine balls and a ton of fish. It rained very hard after the snorkel so our afternoon hike was cancelled as it was very steep and slippery after the rain and wouldn't have been safe, We watched a Disney movie about sea ions instead!

We did a short walk around the area - lots of giant tortoises and land iguanas. We learned a lot about both species. we also did a quick snorkel at the beach. There wasn't a ton to see in the water but it was nice and refreshing. There were some sea Lions, pelicans and iguanas on the beach

We did a panga ride around the mangrove lagoons which was great. We saw a ton of wildlife there and the weather was perfect.

The panga ride to the nuke was amazing - we saw so many birds and lizards - marine iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorant, blue footed boobies, pelicans. The hike itself was a bit challenging. It was all irregular lava rock with lots of cracks and crevices. It was also very very hot up there

It was interesting to see but I feel like it was all things we could have learned while seeing the tortoises out in the wild

We hiked to Sierra Negra volcano which was amazing to see. The hike wasn't hard at all but it was about 6 km.

The itinerary changed and we didn't actually go here.

So many Giant tortioses! And they're really big! The lava caves were also very cool

Amazing snorkling - swam with sea lions

This was amazing but hard. The views are spectacular and it's a great sense of accomplishment to make it to base camp. But the air was thin for someone coming from sea level, even though we'd been in Quito for a few days by then. The walk u to base camp was hard work

The market was fun as was seeing and learning about the cities and villages along the way. We had a short boat ride around the lake.

This was very fun. All the 'experiments' on the equator. We also learned a bit about the indigenous population. Our guide spoke English fairly well but she spoke quickly and was hard to understand at times because of the accent.

Very interesting and it's always fun to learn about a new city and culture. There were just too many churches in the tour - lots of amazing architecture but too many