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Pakistan
"We came across kimkim while planning the trip to Bali. The website was thoroughly designed to cater our travel needs..." read more
Traveled to Indonesia as a family in June, 2025
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Lev T.
California, United States
"We had an amazing trip! Our itinerary covered three major Indonesian islands, Java, Sulawesi, and Bali, and it allowe..." read more
Traveled to Indonesia as a group in May, 2025
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Virginia, United States
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Traveled to Indonesia as a family in May, 2025
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Traveled to Indonesia as a couple in May, 2025
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Indonesia
Travel specialist Caroline Mauriès
active 16 hours ago

Caroline Mauriès

As a travel expert specializing in and based in Indonesia, my role is to guide future travelers in discovering this unique destination. I place great importance on understanding each client's...

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Travel specialist Marc Urban
active 1 day ago

Marc Urban

Passionate about travel, discovering new places, new experiences to try and getting to know people are the reasons why I became a travel specialist. I really love to be able to share all my...

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Travel specialist Jessica Soenandar
active 15 hours ago

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...

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Travel specialist Priscilla Puteri
active 14 hours ago

Priscilla Puteri

My mission is to curate unforgettable experiences that deeply immerse you in the diverse and captivating Indonesian culture. I'll tailor personalized itineraries that meet your interests. However,...

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Trip Reviews for Indonesia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Jessica was amazing in organizing our trip to...
Indonesia | Jun 19 - Jul 7, 2025

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Evert S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Jessica was amazing in organizing our trip to Indonesia. We spent a lot of time up front working through options and comparing potential itineraries. She was very knowable and ensured we got the most out of the trip. Communication continued to be very easy and quick once we were on the ground and she involved Deta as well. No question was too much and when we had to change some plans around it was easily accommodated. We highly recommend both of them.

Local specialist: Jessica Soenandar
Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Jul 11, 2025
Hi Eef, Thank you so much for leaving us a review, it truly means the world to me :)
It was a real pleasure helping you craft your Indonesian journey, and I’m so glad you got to see the orangutans and Komodo dragons, with the cherry on top being that magical swim with the manta rays!
I know the weather threw us some curveballs, but I’m grateful that you, Saskia, and Roze were still able to experience everything we had planned. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Deta as well, we... Read more

Hi Eef,

Thank you so much for leaving us a review, it truly means the world to me :)
It was a real pleasure helping you craft your Indonesian journey, and I’m so glad you got to see the orangutans and Komodo dragons, with the cherry on top being that magical swim with the manta rays!

I know the weather threw us some curveballs, but I’m grateful that you, Saskia, and Roze were still able to experience everything we had planned.

I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Deta as well, we both really enjoyed supporting you throughout the trip. Your openness and flexibility made everything so much easier, even when plans had to shift.

Thank you again for the trust, the great energy, and for letting me be part of your adventure. I hope our paths cross again someday, whether for another journey or just a good story swap!

Warm regards,
Jessica

The trip was fantastic. Virtually all of the ...
Indonesia | Jun 25 - Jul 6, 2025

Mark
Mark F.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
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... Read more

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
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
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bayview Gardens Hotel

Gorgeous views of the harbor

Authenticity & Character
Location
Views of the harbor and access to downtown
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved breakfast being served on our private porch every morning
Wae Rebo Lodge

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

Authenticity & Character
Maybe a little too authentic
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Puri Santrian Beach Resort & Spa
Bali

A beautiful resort right on the ocean

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the ocean
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
Location
The center of Ubud
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A different terminal
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Komodo Cruise Day 3
Komodo Cruise Day 3
Indonesia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vanilla Plantation Trekking at Dukuh Buahan Village
Vanilla Plantation Trekking at Dukuh Buahan Village
Ubud, Bali

Very authentic. Loved the hike through the rice fields

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Komodo Cruise Day 2
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.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Indonesia

Fantastic

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunrise trek to Mount Batur
Sunrise trek to Mount Batur
Indonesia

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yuqqa Macdalena

Well-planned trips adds joy to your journey.
Indonesia | Jun 25 - Jul 1, 2025

Raman
Raman K.
Pakistan | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025
We came across kimkim while planning the trip to Bali. The website was thoroughly designed to cater our travel needs. I decided to move on and give it a try.
I was more intrigued by the prompt responses and excellent guidance by the local specialist, Priscilla. Her responses and understanding of our travel needs was spot on. She dealt us in very professional way and also helped us with the scheduling of our payment ,making it easier for us. The itinerary was exceptionally well-planned,...
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We came across kimkim while planning the trip to Bali. The website was thoroughly designed to cater our travel needs. I decided to move on and give it a try.
I was more intrigued by the prompt responses and excellent guidance by the local specialist, Priscilla. Her responses and understanding of our travel needs was spot on. She dealt us in very professional way and also helped us with the scheduling of our payment ,making it easier for us. The itinerary was exceptionally well-planned, allowing us to experience the best of the island's beauty. The accommodations and transportation were also excellent, adding to the overall comfort of our journey. Throughout our journey, Priscilla and her team were available for guidance on whatsapp group. We never felt unattended ,even for a second in Bali.
Highly recommend.
Raman.

Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri
Priscilla
Priscilla Puteri
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Hi Raman and Family,

Thank you for your kind words, it truly means so much to us! We hope the experiences and memories you’ve made will always bring a smile when you think of them :)

Stay happy and healthy! And know that you always have friends here in sunny Indonesia :) We are always ready to welcome you back and help you discover even more of what our country has to offer.

With warmest regards,
Priscilla

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