Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Great trip to Mexico City
Mexico | Jan 7 - Jan 14, 2026

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Gail S.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Our guide, Isabel, was amazing. So knowlegeable about everything from Mexican history to city neighborhoods to food. We would return to Mexico City again because there's just so much to do and see.

Local specialist: Charlotte Melun

Audrey, our KimKim planner, did an amazing jo...
France | Jan 8 - Jan 14, 2026

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Laura S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Audrey, our KimKim planner, did an amazing job of filling our week long trip to France with all the sites we asked to visit. Paris, Normandy, Mount Saint Michele.
From the time we arrived at the airport to the time we left. Every detail was such an easy task! Hotel bookings, event tickets and transportation.
Thank you for making our trip stress free!
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Audrey, our KimKim planner, did an amazing job of filling our week long trip to France with all the sites we asked to visit. Paris, Normandy, Mount Saint Michele.
From the time we arrived at the airport to the time we left. Every detail was such an easy task! Hotel bookings, event tickets and transportation.
Thank you for making our trip stress free!

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel du Luxembourg
Bayeux
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the main pool town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
L'Empire
Paris
Authenticity & Character
Staff was super helpful from uber rides to restaurant suggestions
Location
Within walking of many sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech

Vietnam +/- Cambodia
Vietnam | Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2025

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Cora E.
Mountlake Terrace, WA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
From the beginning, Trang aimed to understand the type of trip I was seeking for myself and family. Our trip planning began almost a year before the trip. She was very patient and made so many modifications to my itinerary. I wanted a mix of rural, cultural, city and nature seeking. It’s very important for me to support local businesses and have an authentic cultural experience. All of my accommodations and tours satisfied my requests. 2 in particular - the nonprofit Cardamon Tent Camp... Read more

From the beginning, Trang aimed to understand the type of trip I was seeking for myself and family. Our trip planning began almost a year before the trip. She was very patient and made so many modifications to my itinerary. I wanted a mix of rural, cultural, city and nature seeking. It’s very important for me to support local businesses and have an authentic cultural experience. All of my accommodations and tours satisfied my requests. 2 in particular - the nonprofit Cardamon Tent Camp and Canvas Orchid Retreat matched our priorities toward socially responsible tourism. Trang was also able to secure adjoining or adjacent rooms for each of our hotel stays. Prior to our departure, I had trouble with my flight and VISA. Thankfully, Trang was proactive in settling the VISA and adjusting my itinerary to accommodate my late change in plans. Throughout the trip, Trang checked in with me to make sure my accommodations and local tour guides were satisfying my needs. I wish that Trang could plan all of my future trips!

Hotel Reviews
Cardamom Camp Tent

This experience is like no other. The introduction by the camp manager was very informative and helped to understand the mission and purpose of Cardamom Camp Tent. Their attention to eco sustainability and conservation is felt all over the camp without taking away from the comforts of glamping. It was nice to have a special celebration on Christmas Day put on by staff. Staff were eager to accommodate our requests. The food was also VERY good and the drinks were reasonable in price.

Authenticity & Character
Mission and setting. Accommodations were very comfortable. NO bugs even though we were glamping.
Location
Staff
All but 1 staff member was exceptional. Their English was exceptional. They were very attentive and courteous. Our trekking guide “Tier” was knowLedgeable about the jungle and the lead house staff that led a night tour and showed us our room the first night was exceptional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
White Mansion Boutique Hotel
Phnom Penh

The staff were so accommodating. The interior and exterior architecture of the hotel was so charming. We were only there a total of 2 nights but I felt that the staff took care of us and were eager to please us. They gave us recommendations on where to go and helped us with transportation, etc. On our return, they saved a lovely room for us with a large exterior porch so our family had more room to relax before our long journey home.

Authenticity & Character
Amazing french colonial architecture - it was previously the US embassy!
Location
Very close to dining and activities
Staff
5+ Including the adjacent cafe staff where we ate breakfast. Every person - room service, bell hop, housekeeping, massage, night staff front desk, morning front desk - were ALL above extraordinary! Their English was good and their service and hospitality was amazing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
5+
Victoria Nui Sam Lodge Resort
Chau Doc

The security guard at the pool was VERY nice and helpful. The bellman who carried our very heavy luggage up the stairs were also very kind, attentive and professional. The dining room staff during dinner service were not as friendly compared to other hotel staff. There were a lot of bugs in the evening time in the interior and exterior dining areas. I don’t know what the solution could be but it made for an unpleasant evening dining experience. It took a long time for dinner and several dishes were not available and the food seemed over priced compared to all the other hotels.

Authenticity & Character
The architecture of the hotel was amazing. The rooms were lovely. It was nice to have toothbrush/toothpaste in the rooms.
Location
The view was priceless.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
I felt ok with the bathroom but some other guests might find it old but everything worked fine.
Can Tho Ecolodge
Can Tho

The scenery was picturesque. The location was amazing for its walking distance to water market. The pool was very nice for adults and children. Unfortunately, the hot tub was drained on my last night so not able to use. The buffet breakfast was nice and on site massage was convenient and well priced. The rooms were SO SPACIOUS. The bathroom and soaking tub was amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were staying in a local Vietnamese village.
Location
Staff
Everyone was so helpful and I was so glad they spoke English so well.
Cleanliness & Comfort
There were _NO_ bugs, which seems impossible, given the rural area we were in.
Eden Star Hotel & Spa
Ho Chi Minh City

Great location. Our rooms were adjoining. The expansive buffet breakfast was my favorite during my entire 10day tour. Each room had toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap. The bathrooms were very clean and well sized. Staff were accommodating and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to nail and hair salons and massage.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Trang Pham

Dream family trip!
Thailand | Dec 29 - Jan 6, 2026

Anna
Anna B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
This was a dream trip for our family. This company put all my anxieties at ease with their attention to detail, communication, and thoughtfulness. Our drivers were amazing! They came in air conditioned vehicles, had our picture and got us to all our locations safely! The hotels were exactly what I asked for which was kid friendly in safe/tourist neighborhoods. We tailored the trip to our needs and the specialist had no problem providing options for us. Specifically we only wanted 1 day of... Read more

This was a dream trip for our family. This company put all my anxieties at ease with their attention to detail, communication, and thoughtfulness. Our drivers were amazing! They came in air conditioned vehicles, had our picture and got us to all our locations safely! The hotels were exactly what I asked for which was kid friendly in safe/tourist neighborhoods. We tailored the trip to our needs and the specialist had no problem providing options for us. Specifically we only wanted 1 day of temples and the specialist suggested a cooking class for the next which was one of the highlights for our family! Deedee in Phuket was amazing! Entertaining, kind, and helped me when I was in a jam with the locals. I thought visiting Asia had too many hurdles for me to do with kids but the Kimkim specialists were the best! I would travel with them again in a heartbeat!

Hotel Review
Cassia Phuket
Phuket

Our favorite hotel by far! The family pool party was the best! My kids had a blast! We also enjoyed the room service! Food was delivered quickly and there were plenty of options for all! My kids loved having their own room and the kitchen was perfectly stocked with dishes and pans if you needed. Overall we loved this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Lots of games available for the kids and people were very nice!
Location
Felt safe with lots of tourists and restaurants.
Staff
Very kind!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Northern Thai Dining & Cultural Show at Khum Khantoke
Northern Thai Dining & Cultural Show at Khum Khantoke
Chiang Mai

This was unlike anything we have ever seen before! We had a great time!

Quality of Experience
Food
We loved the all you can eat chicken wings!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver was a great driver but more friendly than I was used to. Helping herself to some of our dinner, asking me to buy drinks, following us into our hotel room- it was a level of friendly I’m not accustomed to and found a bit intrusive. I did ask her to leave us to give us some space to which she complied.
Explore the Koh Phi Phi By Speedboat
Explore the Koh Phi Phi By Speedboat
Phuket

Gorgeous beaches!! Green water! Was better than we expected!

Quality of Experience
We loved the soft beaches and the greenery of the islands! I wish we’d had more time but we saw a lot! Even snorkeled!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Deedee was amazing on boat 222. Entertaining, thoughtful! Made the experience so much fun!
Transport
Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience - Full Day
Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience - Full Day
Chiang Mai

This experience was a dream come true! We couldn’t stop smiling! My kids will always remember how they wrestled an elephant for food!

Quality of Experience
Spending the whole day at the sanctuary gave us the time/space to enjoy all the things! We never felt rushed or pressured to move onto another task. We spent as much time doing the activities with the elephants as we wanted. The only activity we lasted longer then the elephants was the river- we stayed in much longer enjoying the cooler waters while they retreated to the forest to forage!
Food
We liked cooking lunch!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market or Herb Garden Tour!
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market or Herb Garden Tour!
Bangkok

This was a highlight for us! We enjoyed learning h pu w to cook the Thai dishes!

Quality of Experience
Our chef was amazing! She was funny, entertaining, and patient!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The AC vans!
Bangkok Spiritual Encounter
Bangkok Spiritual Encounter
Bangkok

We enjoyed seeing the monks and talking with them!

Quality of Experience
Was a very calming experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Minah Trinh

Dream Honeymoon to Thailand
Thailand | Dec 21 - Jan 4, 2026

Gregory
Gregory H.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
We booked our honeymoon through KimKim to Thailand and had an amazing experience every step of the way. First we went to Chiang Mai and met our tour guide Bam. Our hotel Bella Nara was a fantastic stay with an absolutely delicious breakfast (Our favorite of the entire trip). We had a fantastic time going to the Araksa Tea Garden and getting a tour of the Silver Temple. She also brought us to the silver smith and we got to learn to engrave some aluminum keychains. We also went to the ... Read more

We booked our honeymoon through KimKim to Thailand and had an amazing experience every step of the way. First we went to Chiang Mai and met our tour guide Bam. Our hotel Bella Nara was a fantastic stay with an absolutely delicious breakfast (Our favorite of the entire trip). We had a fantastic time going to the Araksa Tea Garden and getting a tour of the Silver Temple. She also brought us to the silver smith and we got to learn to engrave some aluminum keychains. We also went to the Elephant Jungle sanctuary and got to work with the elephants there.

Next we went to Bangkok and met our tour guide Mr. Tawee. Our favorite part was the Hidden Local Beliefs tour led by Scotty. He taught us all about Buddhism from a very personal level and took us to some amazing temples both on and off the beaten path. TIngly cooking school and the night street food tour were both amazing adventures as well.

After that we flew to Cambodia, specifically to Siem Reap. Seeing the beautiful countryside as well as the ancient temples was breathtaking. The floating village and sunset boat tour on Tonle Sap lake was a fantastic end to our day. Sorphorn was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with recommending places to eat.

Finally our travels brought us to Phuket. We went on the John Gray's sea canoe trip and got to see some amazing islands and lagoons, as well as going into the caves and seeing bio-luminescent plankton. The crew on the Phi Phi Sunrise and Maya Bay by Simba tour were fantastic as well. It was a little hard for a first time snorkeler, but someone more experienced would have a great time.

Overall our planning with KimKim made the entire trip a breeze, and their execution was nearly flawless. Kien was with us every step of the way, and listened to all of our wants and needs. We highly recommend the service, and will be planning with them again.

Activity Reviews
Hidden Local Beliefs
Hidden Local Beliefs
Bangkok

Scotty was an incredible guide. Highly recommend him! We loved getting to learn about the practice of Buddhism and local beliefs.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Finding The Lost Angkor Temples - Lunch at Srah Srang Village House
Finding The Lost Angkor Temples - Lunch at Srah Srang Village House
Siem Reap

Absolutely stunning experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
We loved the place they took us for lunch. Getting to eat a traditional Cambodian meal in the home restaurant was amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Countryside Adventure by Quad Biking
Countryside Adventure by Quad Biking
Siem Reap

We were able to see the beautiful landscape and countryside of Siem Reap. Our guide was personable and informative.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk
Bangkok

Tried lots of delicious foods, including soy sauce ice cream!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chiang Mai Culture & Arts
Chiang Mai Culture & Arts
Chiang Mai

Bam gave us a personal experience of the city and we had a great time on this tour. We loved making the aluminum engravings and learning about the traditions and history of Chiang Mai.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)
Chiang Mai

Possibly the favorite part of the trip. Kind of wish we could've spent the whole day with the elephants.

Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park
Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park
Chiang Mai

We had an incredible time picking and learning about tea. Tasting the teas was delicious and the guides were very informative. The national park was gorgeous and we had an amazing time at the waterfall.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Kien Nguyen

Seamless travel in Mexico
Mexico | Dec 25 - Jan 6, 2026

judy
judy P.
Cambridge, MA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
We were very well supported by Luz on What’s App. She even went ahead and got us boarding passes for our internal flights when o expressed some anxiety.
We found the guide Anna excellent and our guide for the larger public tour was excellent, too, with a great sense of humor.
Overall, we were really happy and wouldn’t hesitate to use KimKim again. We would have liked a wider range of hotels as they’re were only two from which to choose in Oaxaca. The hotel that you arranged for us in Puerto...
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We were very well supported by Luz on What’s App. She even went ahead and got us boarding passes for our internal flights when o expressed some anxiety.
We found the guide Anna excellent and our guide for the larger public tour was excellent, too, with a great sense of humor.
Overall, we were really happy and wouldn’t hesitate to use KimKim again. We would have liked a wider range of hotels as they’re were only two from which to choose in Oaxaca. The hotel that you arranged for us in Puerto Escondido, Hotel Santa Fe was perfect. I had to find my own hotel in San Miguel de Allende, since KimKim’s suggestions were not to my liking.
It was an ambitious trip for us, going to three different locations over 12 days and the transfers and travel were excellent. All the drivers showed up on time and were courteous with safe driving skills.

Hotel Review
Hotel Santa Fe
Puerto Escondido

We loved the architecture, location and restaurant. When and if we return to Puerto Escondido, we will definitely stay at Hotel Santa Fe.

Authenticity & Character
Colonial charm!
Location
Across from the water which at the time of year in December was a place to swim , unlike other times of year when I’m told the water is too rough.
Staff
Wonderful. Please delete the poor star. I seem to have made a Mistake.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rural cooking workshop in Oaxaca
Rural cooking workshop in Oaxaca
Oaxaca

Lovely family with open fire cooking. Cleanly and delicious and it was fun to stop in the market ahead of time to pick up a needed ingredient. We also got to see a more rural location outside of Oaxaca. Not sure I picked up Any Cooking tips or things I learned to make, bit it was fun and stimulating.

Quality of Experience
Unique flavors and cooking techniques
Food
The soup was a bit bland, but I loved all the super fresh, healthy ingredients
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable van and not too long a ride, but long enough to get a feel for another area.
Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors
Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors
Oaxaca

Great fun going to all the Markets. We had a huge variety and generous amount of foods to eat

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver and guide worked well together
Transport
For three of us with the guide and driver, Making five, we were more comfortable in a van, which we had from the second day onward
Kayaking in the Manialtepec Lagoon
Kayaking in the Manialtepec Lagoon
Puerto Escondido

We’ve done lots of kayaking and this was the best kayak we’ve ever done. This was an outstanding tour. The scenery was incredible, the dinner on the beach was excellent with whole fish freshly caught and the ride back by motorboat under the full moon was fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Thomas

I loved everything in my trip. I had a wonde...
Chile | Dec 27 - Jan 5, 2026

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Iryna S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
I loved everything in my trip. I had a wonderful hotels, tours. Even when things did not go right ( because of the flight) everything was rearranged and I did not loose any experiences. I am definitely coming back with my family to explore Patagonia. Thank you Read more

I loved everything in my trip. I had a wonderful hotels, tours. Even when things did not go right ( because of the flight) everything was rearranged and I did not loose any experiences. I am definitely coming back with my family to explore Patagonia. Thank you

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa
Santiago

Lovely place. I loved the food and location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lodge Terrantai
San Pedro de Atacama

You can not find better place and location. Very lovely

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Hare Nua
Hanga Roa

Very lovely place. Wonderful and kind people. Perfect location, you are in the center of everything

Authenticity & Character
Very unique place
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Marcela Huidobro
Marcela
Marcela Huidobro
Local specialist in Puerto Varas | Replied on Jan 15, 2026

Hi Iryna,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to complete the survey. It was a pleasure to accompany you in planning this journey, and I would be delighted to help you plan a trip to Patagonia with your family. Chile has so much more to offer, and Patagonia will be an incredible next chapter.

Thank you again for trusting us, and I very much look forward to planning together again soon.

Warm regards,
Marcela

Quito, Cotopaxi, the Amazon, and more
Ecuador | Dec 14 - Dec 21, 2025

Rob
Rob D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Janine was an excellent guide. We wanted to do a lot of Bike Riding within the coat epoxy national Park and she coordinated that extremely well. At a certain point we needed a pick up truck and she was able to arrange that on a moments notice. The places we visited were unique and individual and we were very satisfied with the help provided by Kimkim. Having a driver was especially important and we felt very safe and comfortable as we travel throughout the country.

Local specialist: Paul Cisneros
Paul
Paul Cisneros
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Jan 14, 2026

Hi Rob!

Thank you so much for your kind words about our services, especially about Jeannin as your guide. I’ll be sure to pass them along to her. I’m very happy to hear that you, Kim, and Thomas enjoyed our country and had a great time in each place you visited.

I hope you’ll be able to visit us again in the future, and we’d be happy to help you plan another adventure.

Wishing you all the best,
Paul

So many beautiful places
Iceland | Dec 26 - Jan 2, 2026

Melissa
Melissa B.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
We felt like we were able to see many of the Gems Iceland had to offer. We acknowledge we had a bit of luck when it came to the weather, it was an incredible experience. New Year's Eve was amazing, we could not get enough of the fireworks and the energy in the city. Read more

We felt like we were able to see many of the Gems Iceland had to offer. We acknowledge we had a bit of luck when it came to the weather, it was an incredible experience. New Year's Eve was amazing, we could not get enough of the fireworks and the energy in the city.

Activity Reviews
Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)
Hvammsvik Hot Springs (& Nature Reserve)
Iceland

a little crowded but gorgeous!

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

Beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Èric D
Èric
Èric D
Local specialist in France / Iceland | Replied on Jan 15, 2026

Hi Melissa!

Thank you for your glowing review! Planning the trip for your two families was an absolute pleasure, and it's so rewarding for me as a specialist to hear you got so much out of it. I'm glad you had such a good time in New Year's Eve too! The weather is indeed a matter of luck, and yes - you were on the lucky side :-)

Wishing you all the best,
Èric

Kim Kim did an awesome job planning my trip t...
The Netherlands | Dec 29 - Jan 13, 2026

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karen l.
India | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Kim Kim did an awesome job planning my trip to The Netherlands! The drivers are all polite and are always on time to pick us up. The hotels recommended by Mieke were all beautiful and unique, even though small since thay are usually boutique hotels. The only glitch in the trip was that the canal cruise in Amsterdam almost didn’t happen as the company claimed they did not get the date change from Mieke and we were told we weren’t able to take it since the time slot was full. I was unable to... Read more

Kim Kim did an awesome job planning my trip to The Netherlands! The drivers are all polite and are always on time to pick us up. The hotels recommended by Mieke were all beautiful and unique, even though small since thay are usually boutique hotels. The only glitch in the trip was that the canal cruise in Amsterdam almost didn’t happen as the company claimed they did not get the date change from Mieke and we were told we weren’t able to take it since the time slot was full. I was unable to contact Mieke at all too, and it was highly frustrating. Luckily someone didn’t turn up and hence they allow us to get on to the cruise. In the trip plan, it was stated that there would be Christmas markets in Belgium and Netherlands during my trip but there weren’t any. Other than that, everything went smoothly as planned.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Estheréa
Amsterdam

Absolutely charming and beautiful, although it was perpectually crawling with tourists and the lifts and hallways are too cramped and small for ita own good. The staff may be overwhelmed and don’t appear very warm or friendly at all, much like the weather in Amsterdam right now. Breakfast is great although you have to book in advance and you are only given a 45mins time frame to finish.

Authenticity & Character
The charm of the hotel is through the roof with no two rooms the same deco, although they are really tiny.
Location
Right on the nine streets; the historic city center
Staff
Coldly professional, much like the january weather in Amsterdam and unfortunately marred the charm of the hotel
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and hallways are cramped and tiny
Hotel Indigo The Hague
The Hague

A small boutique hotel with good breakfast and limited service

Authenticity & Character
Its beautiful and small but the staff are coldly professional and didn’t make you feel warm.
Location
Amazing location right on the Royal shopping street
Staff
It feels like the staff is there to check you in and out, but don’t expect much else. The room does not have amenities so you have to ask them for them which is quite inconvenient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room is clean but you have to ask for the basic amenities from the front desk
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof
Ghent

The breakfast was phenomenal and hotel was a modern mox of modernity and old school charm. No view in the room but it was spacious and beautiful. It is located very close to the main tourist stretch without it being too intrusive.

Authenticity & Character
A very beautiful hotel with unique sitting area on the 2nd floor
Location
Near but not right smack in city center so you don’t feel too overwhelmed by the noise and crowd
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Suitehotel Pincoffs
Rotterdam

Fantastic family run hotel that is almost like staying in an intimate B&B or welcomed into someone’s home. Although no gym and the breakfast is pretty limited, the warm service and deco more than make up for it.

Authenticity & Character
The is an authentic fireplace in the hotel and its rooms are unique with super cool layouts.
Location
Staff
They will go the extra mile for you and always with a genuine smile.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Book the loft junior suite. You will not regret it
The Dominican
Bruxelles

The hotel is small and charming but unfortunately the staff are not so. They don’t greet or even acknowledge you when you come into the hotel and housekeeping is practically useless since after tipping them, they don’t even replace the ameities that you used (not like they provide much to begin with). The gym is practically useless with no weights. The only saving grace is its location and the only nice and friendly gentlemen uncle serving in breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very central and accessible
Staff
All look miserable and border on rude. Cannot be bothered to help at all
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping is bare minimal and don’t even replace amenities
Activity Review
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

They claimed they did not get our reservation at all and did not seem to care otherwise. Only because others did not turn up did they give us the slot. The boat was small and it was freezing, hece there was limited view. Not very comfortable although the boat guy was funny and nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen

Happiest of Holidays!!The whole trip was great! Hoa did a FANTASTIC...
Thailand | Dec 24 - Jan 6, 2026

Kim
Kim B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

The whole trip was great! Hoa did a FANTASTIC job putting together great activities and lodgings!
We especially loved the local feel on our tour to Koh Klang.
Will definitley use & recommend Kimkim in the future!

Local specialist: Hoa Tran

Kathrin was excellent! Very professional and detail oriented.
New Zealand | Dec 29 - Jan 10, 2026

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Evan H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Kathrin was excellent! Kathrin was very professional, efficient, and prompt throughout our trip planning and execution. The most notable aspect however is how patient and skillful she was dealing with my indecisiveness. I much appreciated her great listening skills and how she was able to intuitively pick up details I hadn't consciously mentioned allowing her to develop a well thought itinerary that matched our travel style and desires very well. Her skills and service went beyond... Read more

Kathrin was excellent!

Kathrin was very professional, efficient, and prompt throughout our trip planning and execution. The most notable aspect however is how patient and skillful she was dealing with my indecisiveness. I much appreciated her great listening skills and how she was able to intuitively pick up details I hadn't consciously mentioned allowing her to develop a well thought itinerary that matched our travel style and desires very well.

Her skills and service went beyond just the planning stage at the beginning of our trip when she quickly and expertly rearranged some of our first events as a result from a multi day airline delay. And she was very prompy in answering questions throughout the trip. This confidence knowing we were in good hands added allowed us to relax and enjoy the trip much more than otherwise.

The completeness of the trip book made the traveling easy and stress free, knowing everything was taken care of.

I will use Kimkim again and Kathrin the next time we go to New Zealand.

Local specialist: Kathrin Gerstel

One of the best family trips we’ve had in years!
Spain | Dec 20 - Dec 29, 2025

Abbie
Abbie C.
Comfort, TX | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Great trip! Everything was planned perfectly, every tour guide was exceptional, and every transfer arrived on time. We were traveling during the holidays and I expected to have at least one glitch, but all went smoothly. I would highly recommend this service, and we will use them again to travel. Our local specialist was Beatriz- there was never a time I texted on the trip, with questions, that she or one of the travel agency staff did not answer immediately. They actually have people on... Read more

Great trip! Everything was planned perfectly, every tour guide was exceptional, and every transfer arrived on time. We were traveling during the holidays and I expected to have at least one glitch, but all went smoothly. I would highly recommend this service, and we will use them again to travel. Our local specialist was Beatriz- there was never a time I texted on the trip, with questions, that she or one of the travel agency staff did not answer immediately. They actually have people on call during the holidays and on the weekends in case we had questions or any problems. Exceptional service!
One of the best family trips we have had in years!

Hotel Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Beautiful hotel, fun little tram down to the beach, the views here are stunning, and the service is amazing. It is a great place to unwind, and they have many different pools to choose from, including a quiet pool for adults. The service was everything you would expect from a Ritz Carlton. We would stay here again.

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Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel
Lisboa

Beautiful hotel, exceptional service, great food, and an incredible wine list! Don’t miss out you are in the heart of the action at this hotel. They offer wonderful wine, tastings and classes, we loved staying here and we would definitely choose this hotel again.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

Monika is incredible!
New Zealand | Dec 16 - Jan 4, 2026

Avry
Avry S.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Monika was incredible! She helped curate the perfect 3 week honeymoon in New Zealand that was the right balance of romantic, fun, spontaneous, leisure, and adventure. We funyaked and hiked and glamped and saw the glow worms. I would recommend KimKim and Monika specifically to anyone looking for an epic and unforgettable New Zealand adventure! Read more

Monika was incredible! She helped curate the perfect 3 week honeymoon in New Zealand that was the right balance of romantic, fun, spontaneous, leisure, and adventure.

We funyaked and hiked and glamped and saw the glow worms.

I would recommend KimKim and Monika specifically to anyone looking for an epic and unforgettable New Zealand adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland
Auckland
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Raglan Sunset Motel
Raglan
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tongariro Suites
Horopito
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Hermitage Hotel
Mount Cook Village
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Valley Views Glamping
Kurow
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
Queenstown
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Ruakuri cave combo
Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Ruakuri cave combo
New Zealand

Honestly, we could have skipped the Waitomo Cave tour and just did the Ramiro Cave tour. We saw glow worms up close and personal on the second tour!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Weta Workshop Wellington
Weta Workshop Wellington
Wellington
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass return (by TranzAlpine train )
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass return (by TranzAlpine train )
Christchurch
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Big Sky Stargazing -outdoor stargazing tour
Big Sky Stargazing -outdoor stargazing tour
Aoraki / Mount Cook Village
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dart River Funyak Safari
Dart River Funyak Safari
New Zealand
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onsen Hot Pools
Onsen Hot Pools
Queenstown (NZ)
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Monika Vinsova
Monika
Monika Vinsova
Local specialist in Queenstown, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 13, 2026

Thank you so much — I really appreciate this. I’m glad the trip hit the right balance and that you had such a memorable honeymoon in New Zealand. It was a pleasure helping plan it for you both. Wishing you all the best ! Warm regards, Monika

Excellent trip!
Norway | Jun 19 - Jun 25, 2024

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Joshua H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
It's been two years since I travelled to Norway with my family and I still remember how great it was. Kristiina put together a wonderful trip. I had wanted to pack it in so it was definitely a busy trip but the time in Oslo and Bergen were both great. I would highly recommend a museum day wandering around Oslo. The zipline in Bergen on Mt. Ulriken should not be missed either. There were some crossed wires on a day in Vik, but it ended up being a really happy accident. While we had a lot of... Read more

It's been two years since I travelled to Norway with my family and I still remember how great it was. Kristiina put together a wonderful trip. I had wanted to pack it in so it was definitely a busy trip but the time in Oslo and Bergen were both great. I would highly recommend a museum day wandering around Oslo. The zipline in Bergen on Mt. Ulriken should not be missed either. There were some crossed wires on a day in Vik, but it ended up being a really happy accident. While we had a lot of downtime in a small town, we were able to explore and created one of the best times we had during the entire trip. The travel day from Oslo to Bergen was fantastic. Really there was nothing to be missed. Thank you, Kristiina.

Activity Reviews
 Zipline at Mount Ulriken
Zipline at Mount Ulriken
Bergen

My kids still talk about this experience - really great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
Norway

So much fun! It is a busy day, but completely wonderful and beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Kristiina Taukul
Kristiina
Kristiina Taukul
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Jan 15, 2026

Hi Joshua!

Thank you so much for your kind review! It was an absolute joy to put this trip together for your family and I’m happy to hear the memories have stayed with you for years! :)

Wishing you and your family many more amazing travels ahead!

Best wishes,
Kristiina

our first trip overseas
France | Nov 29 - Dec 10, 2025

Nicole
Nicole J.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
I reached out to kimkim because this was a big trip for us, and they delivered. We worked with both Amandine and Emilie, who were fantastic. They really understood what we were looking for and provided ideas and locations that we never would have known about without their help. Because of them, I was relaxed on our trip, and so was able to enjoy myself, and focus on experiencing the sights and food and amazingness of France. I am telling everyone I know about kimkim because I can't see... Read more

I reached out to kimkim because this was a big trip for us, and they delivered. We worked with both Amandine and Emilie, who were fantastic. They really understood what we were looking for and provided ideas and locations that we never would have known about without their help. Because of them, I was relaxed on our trip, and so was able to enjoy myself, and focus on experiencing the sights and food and amazingness of France. I am telling everyone I know about kimkim because I can't see myself traveling overseas without their knowledge and assistance. So happy to have found this company.

Activity Review
Passport to Versailles - Entrance tickets with audioguide
Passport to Versailles - Entrance tickets with audioguide
France

Emilie arranged for a car to take us to Versailles and I would do that again as it made the experience that much more special. AND we were even able to change our pick up location because we found ourselves at the other end of the gardens and wanted to spend more time there. LOVED the gardens and the Trianon. Don't miss the other buildings on the grounds.

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Our driver (and car) was icing on the cake. Door to door and at our leisure. I couldn't ask for more.
Local specialist: Emilie Dubreuil
Emilie
Emilie Dubreuil
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Jan 14, 2026

Hi Nicole,
Thank you very much for this kind review.
It was such a pleasure to help you organize your family trip to France!
I would be delighted to assist you in planning your future holidays in Europe.
Emilie

Our Paris trip was the trip of a lifetime!
France | Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2026

Lucia
Lucia M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Our Paris trip was the trip of a lifetime! We couldn’t have managed without your planning, careful attentiveness, and fast communication. Our Notre Dame and Saint Chapelle guide, Manny, was uniquely able to engage with my 8 year old grandson. He was extraordinary.
Our photographer, Kouss, was the sweetest guy, and gave us “forever images” of our time at the Tour Eiffel.
Lourdes, our guide for the Louvre is a true scholar. Our treasure hunt felt way too complicated for us so she...
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Our Paris trip was the trip of a lifetime! We couldn’t have managed without your planning, careful attentiveness, and fast communication. Our Notre Dame and Saint Chapelle guide, Manny, was uniquely able to engage with my 8 year old grandson. He was extraordinary.
Our photographer, Kouss, was the sweetest guy, and gave us “forever images” of our time at the Tour Eiffel.
Lourdes, our guide for the Louvre is a true scholar. Our treasure hunt felt way too complicated for us so she graciously agreed to slow the pace. We still managed to see all three wings and the highlights we asked for.
We got lost and missed our bus to Mont Saint-Michel. We rescheduled the trip for the penultimate day, but we were exhausted, so we cancelled again. We’ll catch it in the future.
Versailles was a mob scene. We hadn’t realized that the “self-guided tour” was simply an app. Even if we had known to bring earbuds, the deafening din and the press of the crowd, many of whom were loudly making their own videos and podcasts, would have made it a useless endeavor. The app itself was way too mysterious to manœuvre at my age.
There was a misalignment of dates on day 1 and 2 that kept us from our first tour. I also wanted to check in about our last night at Chantilly. I don’t remember if we had paid in advance, but I was charged for the night.
Great castles tours, too.
Thank you all, and Liz and Diliana, for making these memories possible. We’ll never really be the same!
Lucia May and family

Hotel Reviews
InterContinental Chantilly Chateau Mont Royal, an IHG Hotel
La Chapelle-en-Serval

Pure luxury!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Citadines Bastille Marais Paris
Paris

Very attentive and pleasant staff. Fantastic breakfasts. The hotel itself is a bit dated, but very clean. You use an app to do your laundry(!).

Authenticity & Character
Not important
Location
Short walk to Metro
Staff
Always helpful and pleasant staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed linens very comfortable. Kitchenette was modern and clean.
Local specialist: Liz Chreist

Great trip, planning process could be improved
Egypt | Dec 27 - Jan 7, 2026

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Robert B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
My family of six had an amazing trip to Egypt and Jordan. It was two nights in Cairo, 4 cruising up the Nile, 2 back in Cairo and the last 3 nights in Jordan to visit Petra and the Dead Sea. We are repeat customers of Kimkim, and on the last 15 months have spent almost $60,000 with them. Overall we were very pleased with the trip. To improve our experience the communication during the planning process could have been better. I was surprised by the difficulty on this trip because the year... Read more

My family of six had an amazing trip to Egypt and Jordan. It was two nights in Cairo, 4 cruising up the Nile, 2 back in Cairo and the last 3 nights in Jordan to visit Petra and the Dead Sea. We are repeat customers of Kimkim, and on the last 15 months have spent almost $60,000 with them.

Overall we were very pleased with the trip. To improve our experience the communication during the planning process could have been better. I was surprised by the difficulty on this trip because the year before we used Kimkim for a family trip to Spain and we didn’t have the same problems.

For the Spain trip our specialist was in Colorado at the Kimkim headquarters and communication was excellent. For the Egypt and Jordan trip our specialist, Aya was in Egypt. Aya, was very good, but communication was difficult due to four factors: 1) the time difference, 2) some language barriers, 3) some technical glitches which resulted in scheduled calls not going through, and 4) Kimkim subcontracted all of its Egypt work to Sun Pyramids, who subcontracted the Jordan portion to a third company. As a result, the Jordan information was slow in coming, and the Egypt information seemed forced into the Kimkim framework.

A few times there were gaps/delays in communication and I reached out to Kimkim corporate twice. The first time they were helpful (your advisor has been sick and will be in touch shortly), the second time they were not helpful at all (please write all your comments in the trip chat and you will get a response - I did and but they didn't). Overall, I expected more from Kimkim, and I felt they were not actively supervising the people with whom they contracted/ delegated.

Guides and Drivers:
The guide in Cairo (Mahmoud Imam), was very good. The Jordan guide (Mohammad Al Najjar) and Jordan driver (Mohammad Masoud) in Jordan were excellent. We had one bad experience with a vehicle in Luxor that was substandard. We complained to Aya and Sun Pyramids was very responsive and positively resolved the issue very quickly, compensating us with upgraded tickets in the Valley of the Kings.

Hotels / Cruise:
The MS Nile Premium Cruise was rated 5 Star, but was on the very low end of that The personnel and service were excellent, the cabins were tired, and the food was mediocre. The Sofitel in Cairo was excellent. The Petra Canyon Hotel in Wadi Musa was very good, although the dinner fare was so-so. The Holiday Inn Dead Sea was excellent (rooms, food, service).

Tips for working with Kimkim:

Responsiveness - Be aware that you have their full attention and they are very eager to work with you before the deposit is placed. Once the deposit is placed, responsiveness drops off noticeably. (This was true of our Spain trip and the Egypt/Jordan trip). I was happy to give a deposit to secure hotels during a busy season, but their assumption was that the trip had been finalized, and we were still working on it. To Aya's credit, she worked with us on changes throughout the planning for the trip.
Trip Details - Kimkim is a little slow on some information. For example, we repeatedly asked how much driving was planned for each day. We we wanted to minimize our time in the vehicle. The information was not readily available. I had to plot the stops myself, to figure out which days were too long and request adjustments accordingly. After the first one or two adjustments, it would have been great if a thorough analysis had been undertaken to help us.
Confirmations - in Spain, confirmations and contacts for all hotels, transfers and guides were sent one week in advance. In Egypt this was not the case. Sun Pyramids did not provide confirmation numbers and telephone numbers in advance for transfers and guides, and no confirmations for hotels in Jordan.
Service - We were always picked-up on-time, and never left hanging, but it was more comforting in Spain to have all the telephone numbers and names in advance. It was disconcerting to have no contact information when landing at an airport, or when expecting to be picked up at the hotel at 2 am for a 6 am flight. Again, everything went well, but not having a telephone number or contact beforehand was not comfortable. This appears to be a Sun Pyramids policy.
Laundry - A very small thing, but important. Our trips tend to be long and midway, we usually need laundry. Hotel laundry for a family is usually ridiculously expensive. I asked for some recommendations/suggestions for local laundry, and help here would have been amazing.
Tipping - When I requested information about tipping I received general information that was not always useful. Since Kimkim (Sun Pyramids) paid the guides and the drivers, I didn't have a reference (for example, an extra 10% or 15% of what?). We resorted to AI several times. More direct guidance from Kimkim would have been valuable.

Overall, I highly recommend this trip with Kimkim with the above caveats.

Local specialist: Aya Yasser

Chile (Santiago, Punta Arenas, and Puerto Natales)
Chile | Jan 2 - Jan 10, 2026

Kathy
Kathy K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Chile is a far away destination so I searched and decided to try out KimKim and get to work with Francisco. I loved that the tours and transfers were setup with such ease and every tour was very organized with the friendliest people. Communication before and during the trip was all done very simply through the KimKim site or WhatsApp. Some of the favorite tours in Chile were the Valparaiso/Vino Del Mar/Winery, Grey Glacier, and of course the highlight was the Base of the Torres hike. The... Read more

Chile is a far away destination so I searched and decided to try out KimKim and get to work with Francisco. I loved that the tours and transfers were setup with such ease and every tour was very organized with the friendliest people. Communication before and during the trip was all done very simply through the KimKim site or WhatsApp. Some of the favorite tours in Chile were the Valparaiso/Vino Del Mar/Winery, Grey Glacier, and of course the highlight was the Base of the Torres hike. The weather also cooperated for the most part the entire week we were there—the wind is absolutely not a joke either.

Local specialist: Francisco Torres
Francisco
Francisco Torres
Local specialist in Santiago & Quito | Replied on Jan 13, 2026
Dear Kang Family, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me and my team. I’m really glad to hear that your journey through Chile—from Santiago to Patagonia—was smooth, well organized, and enjoyable. Knowing that you appreciated the ease of the logistics, the communication, and the people involved in each tour makes all the work behind the scenes completely worth it. It’s great to hear that tours like Valparaíso & Viña del Mar with... Read more

Dear Kang Family,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me and my team.

I’m really glad to hear that your journey through Chile—from Santiago to Patagonia—was smooth, well organized, and enjoyable. Knowing that you appreciated the ease of the logistics, the communication, and the people involved in each tour makes all the work behind the scenes completely worth it.

It’s great to hear that tours like Valparaíso & Viña del Mar with the winery visit, Grey Glacier, and especially the Base of the Towers hike were highlights of your trip. And yes—Patagonia’s wind definitely leaves a strong impression! I’m happy the weather cooperated for most of your adventure and allowed you to fully experience these incredible places.

Thank you again for trusting me and KimKim with such a special trip. It was a pleasure helping plan your time in Chile, and I hope to assist you again on a future journey in South America.

Warm regards,
Francisco

Hi RaviThe trip was fantastic.Everything wen...
India | Dec 21 - Jan 6, 2026

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Gary W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Hi Ravi
The trip was fantastic.Everything went as expected.Will use your services again.My son feels similar.
Thanks Gary Warr

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo
Ravi
Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Jan 14, 2026

Dear Gary,

Thank you so much for your kind message. I am truly delighted to hear that you and your son had a fantastic trip and that everything went as expected. It was a pleasure planning your journey, and your feedback means a great deal to us.

We sincerely look forward to welcoming you and your family back to India in the future and assisting you with many more memorable experiences.

Warm regards,
Ravi

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