Designer Trips Argentina

Our schedule changed due to a delayed flight and Camila did a great job of rearranging our flights and itinerary. Our Buenos Aires guide, Cecilia was great. she was friendly, knowledgeable and very flexible if we want to see something. Medoza was also incredible and the Kim team arranged some incredible wineries to see.

Mike

Our trip was mixed; some parts were great while others less so. Our hotel in Buenos Aires was hosting a loud party and it was impossible to sleep. The front desk said the noise would stop at 10:30 pm, but it did not. We messaged KimKim and Camila was polite but not helpful. We asked for a refund (this was not offered) and she said we would get one, but then offered an upgrade, which we took. We did not care for the location of the upgrade. We stayed for three nights in Iguazu, but felt two would have been better. There was also unclear communication about one of our internal flights, for which we were told there would be a two hour layover, which was in fact over four hours. Flights are what they are, but we would have preferred to have accurate information. This flight was nonstop but we were told there would be a stop, however I believe this information was in reference to a flight that we had ended up changing. The End of the World train ride in Ushuaia was not at all worthwhile and on one of our guided trips (through Canal Tours in Ushuaia) we waited around for hours due to poor communication about activity levels (we were very specific about limitations due to a back injury) and a lack of available options. On the positive side, Sonia, our guide in Buenos Aires, was wonderful and we really enjoyed the food tour. Pilar, our guide in Iguazu, was fantastic, the hotel was great, and we recommend seeing both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls. We liked our hotel in Ushuaia, which had a wonderful view and helpful staff. We had used KimKim for a trip to Thailand that was fantastic and we felt there was a lot of added value with that trip, but that was not the case for Argentina. I could have easily planned this trip myself, it may have cost less (although hard to tell since Kim Kim does not provide a breakdown), and I think we would have enjoyed it more. On the whole, the KimKim experience depends on the travel agent you work with. In this case, we felt our travel agent lacked experience and our trip could have been planned better.

We loved our 10 day Honeymoon in Argentina! Matias did an excellent job scheduling everything including local car transfers, daily activities, meals and domestic flights. We loved having everything laid out for us ahead of the trip. Knowing that we didn't have to think about how to get a cab from the airports to the hotels or from hotels to activities was such a relief. We are so happy that we let Matias handle everything. All we had to do was show up at different times to meet waiting drivers and guides!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Madero

Buenos Aires

Nice hotel. Most of the people staying here seemed to be business travelers. We enjoyed the proximity to La Boca and Mercado de San Telmo. Hotel breakfast was decent, nothing too fancy.

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Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel

Vistalba

Entre Cielos is worth every dollar! This is truly a resort. We absolutely loved Entre Cielos and everything it had to offer, including the hamam spa. We wish we had stayed here longer. We stayed in one of the vineyard lofts (Pistachio). Waking up looking out into the vineyard and the mountains was amazing. The amenities and other offerings at this hotel were 5-star!

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Alma Del Lago Suites & Spa

San Carlos de Bariloche

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Asado Dinner at El Fogón

Buenos Aires

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Biking the Vineyards

Mendoza

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Andes Trail & Kayak Campestre Style

Bariloche

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Biking Buenos Aires: The Ultimate city tour

Buenos Aires

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Excursion to Two Milongas

Buenos Aires

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Horseback Riding at Quebrada Del Condor

Mendoza

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Fly Fishing Day

Bariloche

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Welcome Hike & Mate Tasting

Bariloche

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Cooking Class: touring four regions of Argentina (with dinner)

Buenos Aires

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Ana is wonderful! Kind, understanding, responsive, and always on top of things! I don’t think we would be able to go to Argentina this year without Ana’s involvement! At the time when I didn’t have any chance of planning this trip your help was invaluable 🙏. I told all my friends about you. Thank you so much!

Hotel Reviews

O2 Hotel Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

Basic hotel. Good location. The reason I gave 2 stars is the size of their beds. They are tiny! If the two single beds are together it’s an American queen size bed, not king. And if they are separate they are much more narrower than a regular single bed. On top of that, the pillows are very hard and puffy. And the fitted sheet for a single bed is larger than a bed. So basically you sleep very uncomfortable on the bare mattress all night (because the sheet will roll) and be tired with a neck pain in the morning. Unless you are small person and the queen size bed is ok for two people.

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Cleanliness is ok, but please change the mattresses, sheets, pillow, and buy new towels if you want your guest to be comfortable

Nido del Condor Hotel & Spa

San Carlos de Bariloche

Very nice hotel, about 15 min from the town center, 20 min from the port, and like 30 min from the airport. Rooms are very nice with a view of a beautiful lake! Comfortable beds! Large jacuzzi. Bath robes in the room. Fireplace. Restaurant on premises. Breakfast is quite good, eggs are excellent! Staff is very kind and attentive 🙏. Has a spa facility - with a pool, dry and wet saunas, and couple lounges. My only advice to the hotel management is to make sure saunas are working as it should. We stayed 5 nights and it was a pleasure. Thank you!

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These are very comfy and warm, wooden cottages with amazing view.

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about 15 min from the town center, 20 min from the port, and like 30 min from the airport.

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My husband got sick one day and I had to bring him breakfast, everyone was helping to get everything together to pack it. 🌹 They also helped me with reservations to restaurants and one special fishing trip.

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Everything was great

Activity Reviews

Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana

Buenos Aires

We had a quick group tango lesson (by the same guy and a girl who danced in the show later), dinner, and a show. Everything was great! The lesson was fun. Food and wine were excellent. And the show was fantastic! The level of professionalism is top notch (very different from the dancers you see in La Boca restaurants or dancing on the streets). We really loved this night!

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Explore the City

Buenos Aires

It was a very good “introduction to the city” tour, kind of a kaleidoscope of little bits of every borrow. Good for people who don’t have much time in Buenos Aires. Otherwise I would skip it and just tour every neighborhood separately.

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Colonia del Sacramento - City tour

Argentina

I only liked this tour because our guide was very good. Otherwise I would prefer to take a public bus into Colonia, and not waste time stopping at the chocolate factory.

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Walk with penguins on Martillo Island

Ushuaia

This was a very cute activity. There weren’t too many penguins yet, but a good amount still. Was fun to see them up close.

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Just the intimacy of the island and penguins near by was very nice

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Trek & Canoeing in Lapataia Bay

Ushuaia

Was a great hike, and a fun easy calm rafting. very knowledgeable guide with great sense of humor. beautiful views, and good food for lunch.

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Minitrek Perito Moreno Glacier

El Calafate

expensive activity (due to price hike this year) but still so worth it! My favorite activity of the trip. The beauty, the size, the air, the feeling of being on top of the ice doesn’t translate well into pictures unfortunately.

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Travel Review: A Magical Journey Through Argentina

This long overdue heartfelt review is long overdue, as we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible hosts. From start to finish, the customer service, scheduling, and meticulous attention to detail provided by our travel coordinator (Ana), guide (Flor), and driver (Mhervin) were nothing short of outstanding.

Upon our arrival in Buenos Aires, we were warmly welcomed by our guide, Flo, and Mhervin, who would look after us throughout our entire adventure. Their expertise and friendliness instantly made us feel at home in this vibrant city.

One of the highlights of our trip was the Tango lessons and dinner show. The experience was simply fabulous! We were immersed in the passion and artistry of Tango, enjoying every moment of its rich pageantry. It was a true celebration of Argentine culture that we’ll cherish forever.

Another unforgettable experience was our personal cooking class with Chef Paula at El Federal. What a delight it was to journey through the four regions of Argentina via its culinary offerings! Chef Paula was an exceptional instructor, guiding us through the preparation of traditional dishes. The joy of savoring our own creations was the cherry on top of a wonderful evening enjoying the food and our wonderful host.

A special thank you to Ana, our fantastic tour coordinator, for suggesting and scheduling these incredible experiences. She truly knows how to curate the perfect itinerary!

Flo, our guide, further enriched our trip with insightful walks and recommendations for dining at some of the best local spots. Our visit to La Bamba de Areco was particularly enchanting, with its tranquil ranch setting, stunning landscapes, and the opportunity to connect with horses and locals and horse whisperer.

Ana also arranged a magnificent excursion to El Calafate, where we marveled at the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on the Blue Safari. The overnight stay at Los Ponchos Hotel Boutique was fabulous, with comfortable accommodations and delicious food that made our stay even more special.

We cannot thank Ana enough for the flawless air and ground connections she arranged for us, ensuring a seamless journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate and back.

For anyone considering a fantastic holiday in Argentina, we wholeheartedly recommend utilizing KimKim and asking for Ana, Flo, and Mhervin. They are a dream team, and we can’t wait to return and experience more of Argentina— with our wonderful guides by our side!

Travel Review: A Magical Journey Through Argentina

This heartfelt review is long overdue, as we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible hosts. From start to finish, the customer service, scheduling, and meticulous attention to detail provided by our travel coordinator (Ana), guide (Flor), and driver (Mhervin) were nothing short of outstanding.

Upon our arrival in Buenos Aires, we were warmly welcomed by our guide, Flo, and Mhervin, who would look after us throughout our entire adventure. Their expertise and friendliness instantly made us feel at home in this vibrant city.

One of the highlights of our trip was the Tango lessons and dinner show. The experience was simply fabulous! We were immersed in the passion and artistry of Tango, enjoying every moment of its rich pageantry. It was a true celebration of Argentine culture that we’ll cherish forever.

Another unforgettable experience was our personal cooking class with Chef Paula at El Federal. What a delight it was to journey through the four regions of Argentina via its culinary offerings! Chef Paula was an exceptional instructor, guiding us through the preparation of traditional dishes. The joy of savoring our own creations was the cherry on top of a wonderful evening enjoying the food and our wonderful host.

A special thank you to Ana, our fantastic tour coordinator, for suggesting and scheduling these incredible experiences. She truly knows how to curate the perfect itinerary!

Flor, our guide, further enriched our trip with insightful walks and recommendations for dining at some of the best local spots. Our visit to La Bamba de Areco was particularly enchanting, with its tranquil ranch setting, stunning landscapes, and the opportunity to connect with horses and locals and horse whisperer.

Ana also arranged a magnificent excursion to El Calafate, where we marveled at the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on the Blue Safari. The overnight stay at Los Ponchos Hotel Boutique was fabulous, with comfortable accommodations and delicious food that made our stay even more special.

We cannot thank Ana enough for the flawless air and ground connections she arranged for us, ensuring a seamless journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate and back.

For anyone considering a fantastic holiday in Argentina, we wholeheartedly recommend utilizing KimKim and asking for Ana, Flor, and Mhervin. They are a dream team, and we can’t wait to return and experience more of Argentina— with our wonderful guides by our side!

Thank you once again for an unforgettable journey! We will cherish our time and return!

The trip was great from start to finish.
Favorite part was Day 4: Big Ice trek.
Least favorite and actually did not match the description was Day 3. There was no guide, just a driver that dropped the group off in one place and drove us back.
Overall though, it ended with a high.
People are passionate, friendly and helpful.

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Hosteria El Puma

El Chalten

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Laguna de los Tres Trek

El Chaltén

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We had 2 guides fantastic. Rodolpho for the IGuazu leg, very knowledgeable about the area and made the trip much easier especially for border crossing with Brazil which can be a big pain.
Rodolpho was friendly and very focus on making our trip unforgettable.
For the second leg, Maria Eugenia was our guide and driver for 10 days. Such a nice lady, when we finished the trip we had the feeling to leave a friend.

We had a wonderful trip, and the planning process was easy and seamless. Camila was terrific in answering all my questions quickly and providing lots of guidance--I always felt supported throughout the planning! During the trip, everything went so smoothly. I especially want to mention our superb guide in Mendoza, Natalia. She was extraordinary.

Wonderful trip, hotels selected were all of great quality, especially the Boutique hotel in Cachi.
Both guides ( Iguazu + Salta) were very knowledgeable, kind and could speak good English.
Camila was always responding very quickly to all my enquiries.
A fantastic family trip !
Many thanks

Hotel Reviews

Villa Vicuña Boutique Hotel

Cafayate

Nice rooms and charming hotel, close from the main square

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Colores de Purmamarca

Purmamarca

We had 2 rooms and living room + kitchen upstairs ! Beautiful view on the mountains. Great staff and every night you are invited to some traditional music and glass of wine.

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Toilets very smelly and showers tubs were leaking

El Cortijo Hotel Boutique

Cachí

Charming, beautiful hotel, great service and you can also enjoy fantastic massage ! Loved it !!

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Design Suites Salta

Salta

The best part of this modern style hotel is its location.

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Modern style. Huge bedroom but very small bedroom. You need to ask plug adaptor at the lobby since no plug is suitable for European travellers

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One block away from the main square and cathedral

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No duvet on double bed; only small blanket

La Reserva Virgin Lodge de Selva by DON

Puerto Iguazú

Rooms were ok but not as nice as the photos from the website. It seems they are the ones from the new building. Basic comfort and restaurant was so-so. Since the hotel is isolated in the forest, no choice but to stay in the hôtel for dinner

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Tour of the City - Discovering Salta's Hidden Treasures

Salta

Was interesting but too short ( only museum and Saint Francisco church) ; could have added one more museum…

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Salinas Grandes Bike Ride & Picnic

Argentina

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The whole trip was amazing. The guides and drivers were friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to help. I particularly appreciated Arnold and his information and conversation.

Ana was a pleasure to work with. She worked hard to create a trip just for me and was on top of all issues that came up. She provided valuable information. She made it easy for me to relax and truly enjoy my vacation.

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Hostería América

Ushuaia

A great location and a wonderful restaurant. The rooms were quiet and comfortable. The people at the front desk were incredibly helpful.

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Hotel Lunajuim

El Chalten

Comfortable rooms but not terribly quiet. Great location. Super helpful staff. Good restaurant.

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Sent Hotel Calafate

El Calafate

Good location and comfortable and quiet rooms.

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Gable Island and Penguin Colony with Harberton Ranch

Ushuaia

Perfect amount of time for a hike. Amazing lunch. Fun guides and group. A great experience.

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