Say Hueque

My son and I planned a trip to Iguzu Falls and Buenos Aires before his planned study abroad. His Spanish is rusty and mine is non-existent, so I booked our trip through KimKim in the hopes we’d have an easier time of things working with an English-speaking team. I was consistently and pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to work with Mery from afar. I was also always impressed with the tours and activities we participated in. We did a group tour to both the Argentina and Brazil sides of Iguazu Falls, with Daniela, our tour guide. She went above and beyond to make sure we safely got across the border, coming and going, which made us feel much more confident navigating the language barrier. Daniela also helped my son practice his Spanish, which helped him feel more prepared to start school here at the end of our visit. When in Buenos Aires, we did a half-day walking tour with Natalia, who taught us both so much about the history, culture, and language of Argentina. She gave us recommendations for movies to watch, futbol teams to cheer for, and other resources to learn more about my son’s host country. All our experiences felt cultivated just for us, and that personalization greatly enhanced our experience in Argentina. I wholeheartedly recommend!

Activity Review

Half Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour

Buenos Aires

When in Buenos Aires, we did a half-day walking tour with Natalia, who taught us both so much about the history, culture, and language of Argentina. She gave us recommendations for movies to watch, futbol teams to cheer for, and other resources to learn more about my son’s host country. She showed my son, who would be going to school in Buenos Aires after my departure, how to use public transport and get his Sube card. We saw monuments to history and the religions that influenced the beautiful city and country, learned about Tango and Mafalda and Maradona, and countless other things that make Argentina and Buenos Aires unique. I loved every second we spent with her! I wholeheartedly recommend!

Quality of Experience

Natalia’s knowledge and enthusiasm made this experience for us!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Natalia went above and beyond to be responsive to questions and interests we had. She customized our experience.

Transport

The choice of four of the most spectacular Argentinian locations (the Lake Country - Bariloche, the wine country – Mendoza, the rain forest – Iguazu, and Buenos Aires) was excellent for first-time explorers like us in the country. The Kimkim team was highly interactive, asking about and responding to our interests, suggesting locations, and working with us at every step. The team was especially responsive in working with us to revise and adapt the original plan when a significant ‘hitch’ occurred on our part.
We can’t say enough positive things about the planning and care by staff (Micaela & Julieta): every ride was there when promised, the guides (Sabrina and Rodriguez) were beyond excellent with their in-depth knowledge and interpretation, the choice of hotels (espeically the boutique hotel in Palermo/Soho and the Yurt at Pristine Camp) , and regular contact with us to make sure all was well.
Though all parts of the trip were superb, the cooking class Lamadrid Winery in Mendoza and the Iguazu Falls in Iguazu were fun and engaging.
This was our second Kimkim trip planning experience, and it’s not likely to be the last!! Thank you, Kimkim!!

Activity Review

Half Day Dinner & Tango Show with Lesson included

Buenos Aires

Superb! It started off with us two - 86 and 83 years young - working our way through a Tango lesson. Even have a video to share (if we choose!). Then a stage-side dinner show. Dinner was good, the Tango show (90 minutes) was fun and superb. It happened that the couple sharing our table had their daughter as a part of one of the Tango teams. That added some 'connection' for us, and after the show, we had our pictures taken with the daughter and her Tango partner.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Always there when promised; courteous and sometimes conversant drivers

Our trip was labeled “Unforgettable Honeymoon” on KimKim and the trip definitely lived up to its name. We had an amazing time exploring Argentina in 12 days. We were able to go to Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu, Mendoza, and El Calafate, but didn’t feel rushed. Our airport transfers were seamless and always on time and the hotels were perfect for each location. Joaquina was available by email when we requested a last minute change, and she even emailed halfway through the trip checking in.
We loved every place we visited. Our most memorable hotel was in Mendoza and it was perfectly scheduled as a time to relax 3/4 into our trip. Even activities we didn’t expect, like The Argentine Experience, were amazing.

Planning a trip to Patagonia is no small feat, and having the right travel agent made all the difference. From the start, they were attentive to exactly what I was looking for — the hotels and tours were perfectly matched to my preferences, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. Whenever I had questions during the trip, they were quick to respond and easy to reach. The whole experience was seamlessly organized from start to finish. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again — 100%

Activity Review

Half-Day Buenos Aires City Tour

Buenos Aires

Our guide in Buenos Aires was absolutely wonderful — his knowledge of the city's history, architecture, and political past brought everything to life in a way no guidebook ever could. From the streets of Recoleta to the stories behind the city's iconic buildings, he made every stop genuinely fascinating. We'd book with him again in a heartbeat.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The places and experiences that made up our itinerary were excellent. We particularly enjoyed El Calafate/El Chalten. The kayaking/hiking day was amazing. And also the area around Salta - just stunning scenery. In Ushuaia, we loved the day of hiking and rafting. We did not have good luck with weather but enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. The hotels & breakfasts met our expectations - nothing disappointing. The internal flights and all the transfers went very smoothly. And the guides we had for the various things we did were really excellent. Well-informed, easy to understand, fun to be with.
The only thing we might have liked more of was a chance to walk or hike during the four days we spent in the north around Salta. We realize there were long distances to cover by vehicle and so maybe not enough time for that.

It was a wonderful trip a couple hiccups, but they’re bound to happen on a long trip like mine was. One thing I could mention is that flying from Quito to Baltra Island. I was not told there was a stop in between. I was very tired and I was dead asleep and didn’t really hear or understand the announcement and consequently when we landed I thought we were there and I got off had to book another flight myself and a hotel and get on the flight the next morning to go to Baltra while at the airport, I talked to a girl the same thing happened to her. She was not told there was a stop over and she had gone to sleep as well so.
But for the most part, the trip was wonderful. I was always picked up on time brought back the guides and the drivers were wonderful. The hotels were excellent except in QUITO I had to have cold showers. Other than that my showers were all hot, but that hotel was very nice even with the cold showers. The quality of the tours were terrific. I enjoyed every one of them one person who is very instrumental in helping me was Leo QUITO who came to the hotel and explained several things to me that I didn’t understand and that made a world of difference. I have told many many people how my tour was organized because as travelling alone, I spoke to everybody and they all wanted to know about my tour for one person for such a long period of time so I told them Kim Kim was an excellent company and I had used it a couple times before and would definitely be using it again. Weather was excellent so that was a good time to go. Things weren’t as expensive as I thought they would be food was excellent all in all. It was a trip of a lifetime thank you Dorothy McConville Vancouver Canada.

Everything worked like clock work. Making the plan was easy and service and execution to the plan were perfect. Response to the provided emergency number was almost instantaneous. trips are highly customizable and suggestions provided by the team were great. My second trip with Kim Kim and I recommend them to anybody.