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Jessica Soenandar

I love going to places that only locals go to, eating local foods that are not standardized to foreigners' tastebuds and participating in their traditional rituals. As a proud Indonesian, I would love to showcase our natural and cultural heritage. Seeing travellers enjoying their trips in Indonesia makes me really happy! Consider me your local friend :)

How did you get involved in travel?

"Cultural differences have been my #1 interest and I guess that's why I've always been compelled to live in different places for several months so that I can really immerse myself in the local cultures, making new friends along the way, and leave my heart in each place. One thing I notice when I travel is that, when people asked me where I was from, they didn't know where Indonesia was. All they knew was Bali. That's why I really want to share how beautiful Indonesia is and that this archipelagic country has everything, be it for adventure, wildlife, cultural excursions, or even for a week of relaxing in a secluded island!"

Jessica is part of the following groups: Indonesia Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Jessica

Incredible Experience in Indonesia thanks to Jessica!
Indonesia | Oct 1 - Oct 8, 2023

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Neha H.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Our local specialist, Jessica was incredible. She gave great suggestions, booked all the right spots, and took into account our feedback too. Our trip to Indonesia was one for the books and would highly recommend booking through KimKim and Jessica for trips to Indonesia!

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Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Nov 20, 2023

Hi Neha,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad that you had a fantastic trip in Indonesia and we are grateful to be a part of your trip :) We look forward to welcoming you again to Indonesia and wishing you all the best for you and your family!

Warm regards,

Jessica

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Bali review
Indonesia | Oct 18 - Oct 28, 2023

Vlad
Vlad J.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2023

Our local guides on the trip ( Wayan , kutuk, adit, etc) were all incredible and shared their vast breath of knowledge about the country in their own unique ways. One of my favorite parts about the trio was visiting the Uluwatu temple. This temple had one of the most gorgeous views at sunset and flooded with naughty monkeys which made the trip fun. Ending it with a fire dance and dinner at rock bar was incredible.

Local specialist: Jessica Soenandar
Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Nov 03, 2023

Hi Vlad,
I'm very happy to hear that you and Rebecca had a great time in Bali and I highly appreciate the time you took to share the highlights of your trip to Bali with us :) Thank you for letting us to be a part of this trip and it was great working with you two!

We look forward to another opportunity to show you the rest of the country and wishing you all the best!

Warm regards,
Jessica

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Fabulous time in indonesia
Indonesia | Sep 22 - Sep 30, 2023

Isabelle
Isabelle M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
Jessica, was always available throughout the planing and execution of the trip .She made sure she understood my needs and expectations and crafted an itinerary that meet them all. once arrived at destination my local specialist was making sure all war as expected , the drivers and guides were professional and reliable. all my guides were very knowledgeable and shared a lot of details about the places we visited , the culture, history etc. it goes without saying that I had a... Read more

Jessica, was always available throughout the planing and execution of the trip .She made sure she understood my needs and expectations and crafted an itinerary that meet them all.

once arrived at destination my local specialist was making sure all war as expected , the drivers and guides were professional and reliable. all my guides were very knowledgeable and shared a lot of details about the places we visited , the culture, history etc.

it goes without saying that I had a lovely time and as a solo traveler always felt safe . Traveling solo allows for beautiful encounters and flexibility

Hotel Reviews
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
Yogyakarta
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Tropical Beach House
Seminyak
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right by the ocean and action yet calm and quiet place
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Adiwana Svarga Loka
Ubud

beautiful hotel ideally located close to everything yet far from the noise . all the staff was helpful and nice room was clean . I loved that there was a temple on site .

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Activity Reviews
Visit Angel Billabong
Visit Angel Billabong
Indonesia

nice place just a lot of traffic to see a beach just for the photo

Rock Bar
Rock Bar
Indonesia
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Watch Kecak Dance Performance
Watch Kecak Dance Performance
Indonesia
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Visit Uluwatu Temple
Visit Uluwatu Temple
Indonesia
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Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Indonesia
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Visit Ubud Art Market
Visit Ubud Art Market
Indonesia

nice market just way to much tourist trap for me

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Visit Tirta Gangga Water Palace
Visit Tirta Gangga Water Palace
Indonesia

beautiful set up !

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Visit Lempuyang Temple
Visit Lempuyang Temple
Indonesia

Even though this is highly touristic I think a trip to Bali is not complete without a stop here

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Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Indonesia

beautiful place can walk lots of shade

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Visit Alas Harum
Visit Alas Harum
Indonesia

the place is beautiful it is just not my thing highly touristy and all man made infrastructure

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guide was super
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Visit Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Visit Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Indonesia

nice rice field and fun to be able to walk all over

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Cycling in Kintamani
Cycling in Kintamani
Indonesia

This activity was lots of fun and allows to interract with real people

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I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Domestic Arrival Airport Meet and Greet
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Domestic Arrival Airport Meet and Greet
Indonesia

amazing was right there to welcome and assisted me . very professional

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Local specialist: Jessica Soenandar
Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Oct 07, 2023

Hi Isabelle,

Thank you so much for your thorough feedback on the activities, hotels, and surely your experience throughout! This is a very valuable insight for my team and I :)

You have been awesome to work with and I would like to thank you once again for choosing us to be your local specialist and operator! We look forward to welcoming you again in Indonesia in another opportunity and wishing you and your family all the best!

Warm regards,

Jessica

My trip to Indonesia was absolutely amazing. ...
Indonesia | Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2023

Biagio
Biagio R.
Norwood, MA | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
My trip to Indonesia was absolutely amazing. Incredibly well organized and extremely versatile. Every day drivers and guides were punctual. Everything was smooth, and I was also able to change or revise plans in real time by interacting with my local guide based on the weather or my personal interests. Guides were knowledgeable and very professional. Everyone made this trip a memorable experience. 100% recommended!! Read more

My trip to Indonesia was absolutely amazing. Incredibly well organized and extremely versatile. Every day drivers and guides were punctual. Everything was smooth, and I was also able to change or revise plans in real time by interacting with my local guide based on the weather or my personal interests. Guides were knowledgeable and very professional. Everyone made this trip a memorable experience. 100% recommended!!

Hotel Reviews
Bintang Flores Hotel
Labuan Bajo
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Villa Nini
Bali
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Greenhost Boutique Hotel
Kota Yogyakarta
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Activity Reviews
Snorkeling and Trekking in Komodo Island
Snorkeling and Trekking in Komodo Island
Indonesia
Island Hopping in Komodo Island
Island Hopping in Komodo Island
Indonesia
Visit Tanah Lot
Visit Tanah Lot
Indonesia
Visit Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall
Visit Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall
Indonesia
Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Indonesia
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Visit Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
Visit Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
Indonesia
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Visit Prambanan Temple
Visit Prambanan Temple
Indonesia
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Visit Borobudur Temple
Visit Borobudur Temple
Indonesia
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Visit Keraton Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta's Palace)
Visit Keraton Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta's Palace)
Indonesia
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Pottery Village Tour
Pottery Village Tour
Indonesia
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Free Time in Yogyakarta
Free Time in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta
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Batik Workshop
Batik Workshop
Indonesia
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Local specialist: Jessica Soenandar
Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Sep 27, 2023

Hi Biagio,

I sincerely appreciate the time you took to share your travel experience to Indonesia with us :) Thank you for letting us to be a part of this trip and you have been a pleasure to work with!

We are very happy and grateful that you had a great trip throughout and your positive feedback truly motivates my team and I to further maintain and improve our services!

We look forward to another opportunity to show you the rest of the country and wishing you all the best!

Warm regards,

Jessica

Terrible and a total rip off. No more Kim Kim.
Indonesia | Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2023

Kishore
Kishore M.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2023
However I do not believe that this trip was value for money. I believe I was cheated and the trip was overpriced. I only realized this after being there that the quality of service was sub par for the money I paid. The hotel in Jakarta was terrible, small room and poor quality. My primary reason for the trip was for scuba diving, I was made to believe that there was no availablity except the 2 dives which were booked . This was not true, once there I made arrangements on my own to add further... Read more

However I do not believe that this trip was value for money. I believe I was cheated and the trip was overpriced. I only realized this after being there that the quality of service was sub par for the money I paid. The hotel in Jakarta was terrible, small room and poor quality. My primary reason for the trip was for scuba diving, I was made to believe that there was no availablity except the 2 dives which were booked . This was not true, once there I made arrangements on my own to add further dives. I was misinformed.
Very disappointed with Kim Kim. This is going to be my last trip with Kim Kim. Prices are over inflated with the trip not curated to meet my needs.
I expect Kim Kim to refund part of the cost of the trip as based on my calculations of the cost of the trip I was upcharged a 100%.

Hotel Review
Pullman Jakarta Thamrin CBD
Jakarta

Terrible rooms, small and dingy. Thanks to Kim Kim for booking this for me and charging an arm and a leg. Big no no Never coming back or booking with Kim Kim ever again.

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Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Kishore, Thank you for your honest feedback as we continuously strive to improve our services. I truly understand the bitterness that tainted the whole experience. As we talked about during our meeting at the end of your trip, organizing diving trips in Komodo can be a bit challenging. Due to the minimum number of participants required, it would incur an even higher cost if we pursued this option as you would have to pay for the rest of the cover (if the boat only has 1 participant).... Read more

Hi Kishore,

Thank you for your honest feedback as we continuously strive to improve our services. I truly understand the bitterness that tainted the whole experience.

As we talked about during our meeting at the end of your trip, organizing diving trips in Komodo can be a bit challenging. Due to the minimum number of participants required, it would incur an even higher cost if we pursued this option as you would have to pay for the rest of the cover (if the boat only has 1 participant). This is where the learning curve came in for me as apparently the dive centre at the resort could find a 3rd party boat that has a minimum participants covered on that day. I will make sure that our dive centre partner could provide the same standard of service.

As for the Pullman Thamrin Jakarta, thank you for showing me how cramped the room was; I will make sure to provide more options during the discussion and presenting the pros and cons.

I hope that you got some great pictures as it was one of your trip objectives and we genuinely appreciate your decision to travel with us and highly value the input and suggestions you’ve shared.

Warm regards,

Jessica

Amazing Trip thanks to Jessica and her Team
Indonesia | Sep 3 - Sep 5, 2023

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F M.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

My husband and I would like to heartfully thank you for your assistance that helped us to organise our trip on such a short notice.
We appreciated your ability to adapt to the circumstances and our requests.
We are satisfied with your all your drivers and guides. They were very professional, respectful, and courteous.
Your service is of high quality.
We had a great time in Indonesia. We will recommend Kimkim and Jessica to any of our acquaintances that is interested in visiting Indonesia. Thank you so much for everything.

Local specialist: Jessica Soenandar
Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Sep 25, 2023

Dear Fatoumata and Mahamadou,

Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm beyond grateful that you had a wonderful time in Indonesia :) It was great working with you two and I hope that we meet again some time in the future!

Wishing you all the best from sunny Indonesia!

Warm regards,

Jessica