Yuqqa Macdalena

We have just returned from the most unforgettable trip to Indonesia. This was the first time we used a travel agent to organize our trip, and I admit I was a bit nervous about how it would turn out. But what followed exceeded all our expectations—by far the best family holiday we have ever experienced!!!
At the planning stage, Laura and her team carefully guided us through various options for hotels and activities, taking the time to listen and understand exactly what we wanted. We had several conversations with Laura to ensure our trip would be exactly tailored to our needs. She patiently answered every question, offering invaluable advice and tips on what to expect. Before we set off, she even created a WhatsApp group so we could stay connected during our journey—her dedication and care made us feel very supported.
Laura did an outstanding job!! Her organization was impeccable; she responded to our messages promptly and checked on us throughout our stay, making us feel genuinely cared for. Her attention to detail turned this trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience!! The hotels were the most beautiful we have ever stayed in, and the adventure activities were very well organised. We were blessed to have two amazing drivers: Windy in Sumatra and Puja in Bali—both so warm, friendly, and welcoming. They ensured that we arrived on time for every activity and flight, making the entire experience smooth and safe.
I cannot recommend KimKim highly enough as a travel partner. Thanks to Laura and her incredible team, we experienced an holiday filled with wonder, excitement, and heartfelt moments. Truly, this was a holiday of an incredible lifetime that we will cherish forever!!!

Hotel Reviews

Wisma Leuser Sibayak

Bukit Lawang

Good accommodation! Basic rooms with everything you need before going on the jungle trip. Food in the restaurant was great and the staff were friendly.

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Arya Arkananta Resort & Spa

Ubud

The hotel is amazing!! When you first get to the parking lot, a golf cart will pick you up and take you to the hotel, which is just about a 5-minute ride. The hotel is set right in the middle of rice fields, making it feel really authentic. We stayed in a bungalow-style room located by the pool which was clean and spacious. All the staff were super welcoming and friendly and the food at the restaurant was incredible!! We were very lucky to have a massage in the spa, a little treat from our travel agent. It was very nice!!

Authenticity & Character

The hotel has a lot of character because of its location, and it’s really nicely decorated and well maintained.

Location

Hotel located in the middle of rice fields. Great location as not far from Ubud town centre

Staff

Staff were very welcoming and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean hotel

Menjangan Dynasty Resort - CHSE Certified

Pejarakan

Wow, what an absolutely breathtaking hotel! We stayed for 4 unforgettable nights and truly didn't want to leave. Nestled in the most stunning spot in north Bali, this place felt like a hidden gem. Our stay in the Cliff Tent Pool Villa right by the shimmering sea was nothing short of magical. The villa was beautifully designed, and every tiny detail was thoughtfully cared for, creating a space that felt truly special and welcoming. The hotel restaurant was simply incredible! The variety on the menu was extensive, and every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and passion. The staff were genuinely wonderful—so warm, welcoming, and friendly, making us feel right at home. The surrounding grounds were immaculately maintained and spotless, adding to the overall serenity and beauty. We fell deeply in love with this hotel and, genuinely, didn’t want to leave this paradise!

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Puri Santrian

Denpasar

Very nice hotel by the beach. Staff were friendly and welcoming! Variety of pools located in different places were great. The food in the restaurant was delicious and there was a lot of variety especially at breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Trek Leuser Park (overnight in tent) day 1

Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra

What an unforgettable experience!! We had the most wonderful time ever! Witnessing orangutans in their natural habitat was truly breathtaking! Our guides for the two-day trek were incredibly funny and made the whole experience so much fun. They thoughtfully provided us with food during the day and genuinely looked after us, throughout every step. After five hours of trekking, we finally arrived at the jungle camp, where we were warmly greeted by our amazing guide Windy. She was absolutely incredible, helping us settle in for the night. The evening meal was absolutely delicious and filled us with joy!

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Experience Snorkeling in Menjangan

Pemuteran, Bali

This was genuinely the most incredible snorkeling experience we've ever had! We stopped twice to explore the vibrant underwater spots around the island of Menjangan—each more breathtaking than the last—before sharing a delicious lunch on the island itself. The fish and coral were so bursting with colour and life that it took our breath away; we even had the chance to spot a turtle! It was truly unforgettable and absolutely stunning. One of our guides had a GoPro, capturing our underwater moments in videos and photos, which we were so grateful to be able to purchase afterward. We higly recommend this trip—an adventure that will stay with us forever!

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Family Rafting Adventure on the Ayung River

Ubud, Bali

Thrilling experience! The scenery down the river was beautiful! Our guide who took us on this trip was very welcoming, friendly and funny!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing time on our trip to Indonesia. Loved the sights and our hotel properties. The guides and drivers went out of their way to help make the trip special. They were especially helpful when seeing the major sights such as waterfalls, hiking and temples. If I had one aspect that I would have changed it would have been getting and paying for larger transportation. We were 4 healthy Americans with a good amount of luggage so the car was very tight for us. Many of the days included long drives.

Hotel Reviews

Jakarta Airport Hotel

Jakarta

Finding the hotel upon arrival was a bit difficult but it was convenient being in the airport for next mornings early flight.

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

Kumai, Pangkalan Bun

Considering where we were out in the jungle, having air-conditioning and a warm shower was great.

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection

YOGYAKARTA

Wonderful property.

Artha Cottages Tumpak Sewu

Lumajang

The breakfast was a bit weak but satisfactory

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Plataran Bromo

Wonokitri

This was an exceptional property and a wonderful staff. Loved all aspects.

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Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud

Bali

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Puri Santrian

Denpasar

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Activity Reviews

Borneo: Airport – Kumai – Proboscis Tour – Rimba Lodge

Pangkalan Bun

Loved being on the boat during the day and using the hotel at night. The whole experience was over the top.

Visit Prambanan Temple and see Ramayana Show

Yogyakarta

Exception sites

Travel from Ubud to Sanur via Sukawati Market

Indonesia

Enjoyed the market. The traffic in Bali is just crazy and time consuming.

Borneo: Rimba Lodge – Pondok Tanggui – Camp Leakey – Rimba Lodge

Pangkalan Bun

Just loved seeing the the monkeys and orangutans. Time on the boat on the river was great.

Borneo: Rimba Lodge – Kumai – Airport

Pangkalan Bun

Cycling Tour at Plaosan & Prambanan Temple Area (morning program)

Yogyakarta

Amazing sites. Loved riding through the village. Great experience seeing the locally grown fruit.

Candi Rejo village tour with horse cart

Yogyakarta

Enjoyed the time around the village and seeing the farming.

Visit Borobudur Temple

Yogyakarta

Exceptional site.

Visit Tumpak Sewu (overnight Artha Cottage)

Indonesia

I did not go into the falls as I did not feel that I would be physically able to handle it. My husband did the falls. He loved the experience but said that it was quite challenging.

Sunrise Trek to Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo, East Java

Both the sunrise and hike to the top of Mt Bromo were exceptional experiences. An amazing site.

Experience Taman Beji Griya - Healing Experiences

Indonesia

Beautiful cave and waterfall and ritual experience.

Canoe & Trekking at Bratan Lake

Indonesia

This was a great day with an amazing local guide. Loved being on the lake and also seeing the local area where the vegetables are grown and the jungle area.

The trip organised with Yuqqa turned out to be very well aligned with our family’s interests along with some key highlights from Bali and the Komodo islands. A few key highlights for us were the silvermaking class, the cooking class in a traditional Balinese home and our three days in the Komodo islands.
I really liked our interactions with Yuqqa prior to the trip, answering all the questions I had (high-level, but also fine details). The few calls we’ve had prior to the trip were also very helpful in preparing. I’m very grateful for this support!
We had the chance to be accompanied by Suparta, our driver for our time in Bali, who was very safe, always kind and a very authentic source of knowledge on the local culture. We had a great time with him!
Our guide Ray for the Komodo islands boat tour was also fantastic! Such great energy, open mind and great with our daughter to introduce her to snorkeling and to get her comfortable in these adventures.
Overall, I certainly highly recommend working with this team for a future trip to Bali and the Komodo islands.
FIVE STARS!

Hotel Reviews

Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud

Bali

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Loved the nature in this hotel!

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Puri Santrian

Denpasar

Authenticity & Character

Big resort but that is precisely what we wanted for that part of the trip.

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Bayview Gardens Hotel

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The AC was insufficient, making the sleep difficult.

Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The crew on the Giona boat was awesome. Having this boat in private format for our family was really great.

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Activity Reviews

Experience Balinese day in Sidemen

Indonesia

Experience Balinese Cooking Class

Indonesia

Silver class in Ubud

Ubud, Bali

This was our daughter’s trip highlight!

Experience Sunset Local Boat Tour and BBQ

Indonesia

Our trip to Indonesia was truly memorable and allowed to experience a broad range of activities (cultural sites, a Balinese cooking class, and outdoor hiking activities to Mt Bromo and various trekking activities in both Bali and Java) that catered to our variety of interest. These activities allowed us to experience the culture of Java and Bali through a variety of activities that allowed us to interact with the local people with the help of our drivers ( Hendri in Yogyakarta and Bargus in Bali) and guides and experience the natural beauty of both Bali and Java.

We really appreciated the help of Yuqqa in helping to suggest some wonderful additions to our original itinerary ( e.g the Gilli Islands, and the Catarmaran Cruise) both of which were nice additions that allowed us to enjoy the beaches and unique snorkel opportunities present in Indonesia. The Gilli Islands also provide a nice change of pace and gave us some down time to relax and have some free days to explore on our own without any structured activities.

Hotel Reviews

Puri Santrian

Denpasar

Hotel had many amenities including spa and multiple swimming pools for guest and a direct access to the beach. Also, the breakfast buffet offered a nice selection of items including Dim Sum, traditional American breakfast items, plus cooked to order eggs and local Indonesian food items. Also, the hotels location offered easy access to many outside dining options that one could walk to in under 15 minutes.

Authenticity & Character

Hotel architecture and beach vibe.

Location

Access to the beach and short distance to evening dining options.

Staff

Staff was attentive and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms are pretty spacious with balconies.

Tugu Malang

Malang

Really nice hotel with great amenities and spa. The decor of the hotel is unique with antique furniture pieces in both common areas and rooms. The breakfast buffet was great as there was a wide range of food available to suit all taste

Authenticity & Character

The furnishing and decor that fuse modern and early 20th century Java

Location

Centrally located to restaurants and night life in Malang

Staff

Staff was attentive to our needs.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The spa at this hotel is one of nice perks after a couple of days of rigorous hiking/ trekking activities

Activity Reviews

Visit Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market

Yogyakarta

Even though it was crowded, the system in place for tourist to visit the site has greatly made the experience more enjoyable

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was entertaining and made the explanation of the site history enjoyable.

Transport

Transport was extremely well organized to get to the site.

Visit Madakaripura Waterfalls (En Route from Surabaya to Mount Bromo)

Mount Bromo, East Java

The trek to the falls is awesome. There are not many people on the trail so this makes the whole experience more serene and enjoyable

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Gili Islands Snorkeling

Indonesia

The water a beautiful turquoise and clear which makes it possible to see many fish and some sea turtles. Depending on your preferences, it is possible to charter a private snorkeling adventure.

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Experience Balinese Cooking Class

Indonesia

This was one of the best acclivities we did on Bali. Our instructor was very personable and we learned a lot about Balinese culture and cuisine talking to her and getting hands on instruction. The food which we prepared turn out to taste really good too.

Quality of Experience

Food

The opportunity to learn about and taste different seasonings and how to work with them in the kitchen

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Instructor was very personable

Transport

My wife and I had an incredible 3 week trip to Bali, thanks to Yuqqa, our wonderful trip planner. From the very start, she refined the itinerary to match our interests. Her recommendations for where to go and the order to go to them were spot on. We especially enjoyed Ceningan Island (even if the boat ride there was a bit harrowing!) and Munduk. She was also quick to find great backup options whenever hotels we were interested in were booked up.

During the trip she checked in daily about activities and feedback, making sure everything ran smoothly. As a thoughtful touch, she even surprised us with lovely local Balinese gifts and massages during our stay.

The travel agency also arranged an outstanding driver for us, Nengah Suarma, who made every journey a pleasure. He was kind, punctual, funny, and informative, sharing local knowledge and making the travel time between activities feel like part of the adventure. We always felt safe and comfortable with Nengah.

Some of my favorite experiences were white water rafting and ATV riding in Ubud, the Sekumpul Waterfall trek, and the Sangeh monkey forest. Without their expert guidance, it would have been so difficult to coordinate local transportation or even know the best places to go.

This trip was a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, comfort, and thoughtful planning. I can’t recommend this team enough!

Trip originally planned by Anna and executed to perfection by Yuqqa and Laura. Easy WhatsApp communication and all members of the team very helpful. Trip organisation was brilliant. Given WhatsApp contact of drivers and tour operators which made it a streamlined experience.

The trip was fantastic. Virtually all of the accomplishments exceeded expectations. The guides and drivers were fantastic. Felt like we got an excellent feel for Indonesia.

Regarding all of the above Yuqqa did a terrific job. There were a couple of areas she fell short in. She arranged two hikes for us, only one of which we did. That was the Mt Batur hike. She did not adequately explain what the hike was. The first ninety minutes or so were on a road going up the mountain with cars passing us. I don't understand why we weren't dropped off further up the mountain. On the way down we were. It was poorly planned or executed.

The second hike was supposed to be to the Wae Bae village. My son looked it up on All Trails and the reports were daunting. We have hiked all over the world, but were not prepared for anything serious. We received virtually no explanation from Yuqqa about the hike. She actually tried down playing the trail report. Even asked to see it. Once we had decided not to do the hike she continued to press us to do it. In fairness maybe she just thought it would be an amazing experience, but regardless it was way too much. She was very inconsistent with her descriptions of the hikes, at one point even countering what she had said in the itinerary. She asked me the same question a few times when she was pushing the hike. She wasn't even communicating with the guide who did a terrific job of making alternative plans. She sounded angry and unaware of what was going on.

My other criticism of her regarded her availability. She wanted to arrange for a call, but when I went on the website her open times were at 3 and 4 am of my local time zone. Not acceptable. At times I didn't receive a response on the WhatsApp chat for an overly long time, sometimes not until the next day. Fortunately our guides or drivers were always available to help.

I really enjoy working with Kimkim. I would not do another trip with Yuqqa.

Hotel Reviews

Jakarta Airport Hotel

Jakarta

Hotel was basic. We arrived into terminal 3 at Jakarta. Yuqqa had selected a hotel in terminal 2, but we flew out of terminal 1 the next morning. Why so much movement. Spending the night at the terminal we arrived at would have been much easier and better.

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A different terminal

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Arma Museum & Resort

Absolutely fantastic. Was our favorite hotel of the trip. Grounds were magnificent and the staff was great.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like you were in Indonesia

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The center of Ubud

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Puri Santrian Beach Resort & Spa

Bali

A beautiful resort right on the ocean

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Right on the ocean

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Wae Rebo Lodge

VERY basic, but we expected that. We were only there to access the hike, which we never did.

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Maybe a little too authentic

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Bayview Gardens Hotel

Gorgeous views of the harbor

Authenticity & Character

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Views of the harbor and access to downtown

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Loved breakfast being served on our private porch every morning

Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The highlight of the trip was the MonaLisa 3. The crew was great. Boat was lacking only one small thing, places to sit. There were no chairs. A couple of benches but nothing else. Everything else was great. Our guide Robert was absolutely sensational. By the end of the trip it felt like we were hanging out with a friend who was a local. When we had the problem with the Wae Rebo hike Robert saved the day. He was amazing looking for Komodo Dragons. He made up for all of Yuqqa's mistakes. One of the best guides I have ever had.

Authenticity & Character

Food was all local and tasty

Location

The snorkeling was amazing.

Staff

Crew was focused on all our needs

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Activity Reviews

Komodo Cruise Day 2

Indonesia

Ten stars. Best day of the trip. We saw eight Komodo Dragons! Two terrific snorkeling experiences. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives.

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Sunrise trek to Mount Batur

Indonesia

A little bit touristy and poorly scheduled as mentioned previously. View was magnificent.

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Komodo Cruise Day 1

Indonesia

Fantastic

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Vanilla Plantation Trekking at Dukuh Buahan Village

Ubud, Bali

Very authentic. Loved the hike through the rice fields

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Komodo Cruise Day 3

Indonesia

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I could not have been happier with our tour that Yuqqa Macdalena planned for my friends and I! We toured through Java and Bali for 11 days and saw so many magical places including waterfalls, sunrises, mountains, craters, sunsets, temples. We traveled by train and traveled by car. Yuqqa’s guidance was so valuable we felt secure in every situation. Our driver, Agung Ardika, made sure that we arrived at every activity in time and he gave us information about the area we were in and he stopped at areas of interest to us. We had many lovely guides and were pleased with each of them.