Old Town Outfitters

This was an amazing trip and we didn't have to worry about anything. Everything was set up for us to have a fun but relaxing vacation. Alex listened to what I wanted to do in Belize and came up with the best itinerary and made sure everything I wanted to do was part of it. He is very easy to get in touch with as well. 100% highly recommend KimKim and Alex!

Hotel Reviews

Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

We had a Cabana room and it was wonderful. It was our own little house and surrounded by jungle/forest, but just a few steps from the pool. There is a restaurant right on site and the food is very good. You can text with the owner and have your breakfast ready for you at specific times in the morning so you can eat before your excursions.

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The view and proximity to the town

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Very clean and will do service every day or when you request

Ramon's Village Resort

San Pedro

What a beautiful resort right on the ocean. We had a jungle bungalow on the 2nd floor and it was a great view. There are all sorts of different rooms to choose from. The pool area is beautiful and there is a restaurant and a Coffee/Drink bar too. They do not serve liquor, however, the coffee, wine and beer was enough for us. The only thing I did not like was no TV in any guest rooms. The only way to watch TV was in the public area by the pool and bar.

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Activity Reviews

Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

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Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) caves day tour

Belize

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Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route

Belize

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Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley - from Victoria House Resort

Belize

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Our trip was amazing! Our primary guide, Vinicio, was the best guide ever. He was knowledgeable, very friendly, well spoken and made sure we were happy at all times. The entire trip was extremely well planned and organized. Our transportation was always on time and our drivers were professional and courteous. The entire team worked seamlessly together and we're very attuned to the details. I would highly recommend Alex and his group to anyone traveling in the area.

Chris helped us plan a really fantastic trip for our first visit to Guatemala. He was helpful, communicative, knowledgeable, and undertook to deal cheerfully with our preferences and frequent changes of plans! It was a good mix of planned activities and free time. We visited Antigua and Lake Atitlan. The hotel Porta in Antigua was beautiful, calm and a great experience with a relaxing pool and really great staff. My favorite activities included the half day Pacaya volcano hike with our fantastic guide Esmeralda and local guide Sheni, and visits to smaller towns outside Antigua to learn about weaving and chocolate making. On Lake Atitlan, we stayed in a lovely hotel in Panajachel, but had I researched the area more, I think I would have preferred a quieter town. However, we didn't have much time there and it was a convenient base. Our guide for a trip to some lake towns, Nicolas, was excellent - he taught us a lot about Mayan culture and history and it was great to visit Santiago with him. I appreciated that Chris planned a tour for us with a local Mayan guide at a really interesting archeological site on the way to the lake since we were not going to Tikal. Guides and drivers that Chris arranged through Old Town Outfitters were all professional, really kind, and great to be with. People were so patient with our elementary Spanish. On our own we visited a few things I would recommend: Cafe Azotea (coffee farm we walked to in Antigua), the Central Market in Antigua where locals buy and sell produce and many other things), Caoba Farm in Antigua for lunch, free salsa lesson at Las Palmas in Antigua.

Hotel Reviews

Porta Hotel Antigua

Antigua Guatemala

Lovely set up, nice pool, good food, attentive service. Our room was on one side of a courtyard and a little dark, but very nice! No complaints!

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Regis Hotel & Spa

Panajachel, Sololá

Really nice small and comfortable hotel with lovely staff and a small hot spring bath in the backyard. They were kind enough to pack us a breakfast the day we left to go back to the US as we were leaving at 6 am. Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel but I would have preferred to stay in a town on the lake that is less busy than Panajachel.

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Convenient but a busy area.

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Activity Reviews

Driving Tour of Almolonga Valley

Antigua

We had a wonderful guide and met some really interesting and friendly local people at their shops. I would have liked to have a little more time to just walk around and see things as well. I don't think the visit to the macadamia farm is particularly necessary or enlightening, at least that was my feeling.

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Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages

Guatemala

Fascinating to see what Mayan life is like around the lake. Extremely colorful and beautiful. People are really enterprising despite some hardships. Textiles, produce, friendly people and beautiful views are everywhere. Personally I could have done without visiting the town of San Pedro, which is really crowded with tourists and shops selling the same items. My favorite part was going through the town and streets of Santiago with our guide Nicolas.

Transfer to Lake Atitlán, Visit the Iximché Ruins

Guatemala

Wow - Guatemala has so much more to offer than I realized at first. Chris helped me plan an 8 day trip for a family of 8. He took care of all the details and had everything very well organized and coordinated. He also helped me make the trip much more efficient and enjoyable. Do not hesitate to use Chris.

We spent 2 days in Antigua. Highlights were hiking to the cross overlooking Antigua, shopping, cheap massages, amazing starbucks, good food, and watching the Antigua soccer team win the Guatamala league in the town square with the rest of the town!

The volcano hike was NO JOKE! We are all in good shape - marathon runners and soccer players....still, this was tough. My teens and young adults did great, but they were pretty beat up too. The hike is relentless uphill. My recommendation is DO IT....go at your own pace, the views and Fuego is worth it. The pay off was watching Fuego erupt dozens of times....a few times with massive explosions like a sonic boom. You'll be tempted not to hike the extra hour to the very top at 4AM. DO IT....so worth it.

Lake Atitlan is a crazy mixture of culture, tourism, and relaxation. We stayed 5 days in 2 different cities. Both times we were in houses fit for Swiss Family Robinson....right on the water. We loved swimming, cliff jumping, relaxing in the sun, eating on the deck with chef prepared meals, and just relaxing. We are very glad we stayed a bit off the beaten path in homes outside the towns. Only way to access were from boat...which meant we had our own little paradise. We also toured 5 different town via boat while there....which was great to pick up culture and meet locals.

One last highlight - we spent half a day at the Eagles Nest retreat. We had amazing guides teach us yoga, hanging silk yoga, sauna/cold plunge experience, and walking through visualization and goal setting - since we were there on New Years Day! Perfect!

Hotel Review

Acatenango Campsite

Guatemala

5 Stars for location.

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Activity Reviews

Hike Acatenango Volcano & Camp Overnight

Guatemala

Unbelievable views.

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Vinny!

Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages

Guatemala

From start to finish, this was the easiest process of planning an international trip for my family. Alex provided great options and help with deciding the final itinerary based off of our interests and top priorities for what we wanted to see and do. It made our 9 days in Belize absolutely AMAZING!! We were picked up by Cameron at the airport for our almost 2 hour drive to our lodge in San Igancio. He was so nice and informative and made the drive a lot of fun. Alex recommended we stay at Falling Leaves Lodge and I am so glad we did. Paula and Kevin were wonderful and the entire restaurant staff treated us like family. While in San Ignacio , our guide to the Xunantunich ruins could not have been better. Onil made the entire day! He was so full of knowledge and fun facts and made us laugh the entire day. When rain and high water levels in the caves canceled our booked plans, Lilia with BASS tours made it so easy to pivot and find other fun options for our day. She stayed in contact with us during our stay to make sure our tours and excursions were going well. Really can't say enough about how well we were taken care of during our trip. After 9 days, Cameron picked us up at the ferry port in Belize City for the drive back to the airport. It was like greating an old friend and catching up on our trip and how we rang in the New Year. I will definitely use the KimKim team to plan another epic adventure with my family!

Hotel Review

Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

I am already missing the views of San Ignacio and the staff at Falling Leaves Lodge. From the time we checked in to the time we checked out, it was exceptional service. We felt like family to Paula and Kevin and would love to go back one day.

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Close enough to walk into town and a great workout coming back up the hill!

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Activity Reviews

Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Zipline and Cave Tubing Tour en Route

Belize

We didn't get to do the cave tubing part of this tour because of high waters from all the rain but we opted to still do the ziplining. We are so glad we did! It was so much fun and absolutely beautiful. Give the guides your phone for the best pictures and videos of your family.

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Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

You can't go to San Ignacio and not visit the Xunantunich ruins. It was breathtaking and our guide was very knowledgeable with a lot of fun facts.

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Our trip to Guatemala was exceptionally well planned and thoughtfully executed. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between culture, nature, and pace, allowing us to experience the country deeply without feeling rushed.

Highlights included Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and the incredible historical sites, all supported by knowledgeable local guides and smooth logistics throughout the journey.

A special thank you to our local specialist, Alex, who was attentive, responsive, and flexible from the planning stage through the trip itself. Even when small adjustments were needed, everything was handled quickly and professionally, which made the experience stress-free.

Overall, this was a memorable and very well-organized trip, and we would happily use Kimkim again for future travel.

I had an absolutely wonderful trip to Belize, and I can’t say enough about how seamless and enjoyable it was! Traveling with my teen son can sometimes be stressful, but this trip was completely worry-free thanks to our amazing local specialist, Alex. From start to finish, he thought of every detail and made sure everything ran smoothly.

The hotels he selected were perfect. Each one had its own charm and made our stay incredibly relaxing. The activities Alex recommended were engaging, fun, and perfectly suited for both of us. It was such a gift to be able to enjoy every moment with my son, knowing that everything was taken care of.

This trip exceeded my expectations, and I can’t imagine a better way to experience Belize. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alex’s planning expertise to anyone looking for a stress-free, memorable vacation in a beautiful country!

Hotel Reviews

Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

Adorable.

The Lodge at Jaguar Reef

Hopkins

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Activity Reviews

Jungle ATV Adventure & Refreshing Waterfall Swim

Belize

Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons

Belize

Alex provided an amazing trip to Belize! He was very responsive questions and helped us understand the entire trip planning process as well as checked in along the way to make sure things were going smoothly. Everything was so well coordinated that we could just relax and enjoy the experience and our trip. When we ran into weather issues during one day, he quickly provided and coordinated alternate activities for the day that we really enjoyed. I would highly recommend Alex and kimkim for future travel!

Hotel Reviews

Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

Excellent place to stay in San Ignacio. Rooms are clean, quiet and spacious. The pool is lovely and the whole place feels like you're in the jungle! The restaurant was excellent and the staff was very helpful to help coordinate excursions. Easy walk into the main part of town as well.

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Ramon's Village Resort

San Pedro

Loved our stay at Ramon's! The rooms are fabulous and it was so relaxing to sit on the balcony, at the pool or by the beach. The restaurant and smoothie bar were both excellent and food and staff were incredible. We also really enjoyed the snorkeling excursions from the dive shop, the guides were amazing! Easy walk into the rest of town as well. Highly recommend for a stay in San Pedro.

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Activity Reviews

Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot!

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Guided Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge - full day

Belize

Really enjoyed this excursion! Swimming in the rio on pools was so much fun and the caves were a great little hike. Guide was very knowledgeable.

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Visit the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm

Belize

Neat to see the butterflies close up!

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Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons

Belize

Incredible activity! Great knowledgeable guides! Highly recommend! We saw so many neat sea animals!

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