Kimkim Trip Reviews

This was our first time in Egypt. I worked with Kim Kim travel to organize and customize our trip. The service was outstanding. The original itinerary although well thought out wasn’t a 100% of what we wanted. We contact Aya with the changes, she was completely responsive and made all the changes so we could have a completely customized agenda. Kim Kim travel representative Aya did an outstanding job. Whenever I contacted her she got right back to me. It seems she works 24 hours a day.
During our time in Cairo, she was always available and checking in to make sure that things were going well. Any glitches she immediately corrected. I can’t say enough about her service and attention to detail.

Upon arriving in Cairo we were met by Osama, and we were fortunate enough to have Osama as our Tour Guide in Cairo towards the end of our trip as well. He has a genuine love for Egypt and an incredible knowledge regarding the history of Cairo and the history of Egypt in general. Aside from his sincere love for his country and ability to flawlessly instill his knowledge he is a most delightful individual and a joy to be around.
Sam, another one of our guides while we were in Cairo is a wealth of information and sincerely cares about his tour groups. We toured the GEM, the pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and a full day trip in Alexandrea with him. Sam is another outstanding Tour Guide and Egyptologist, with a wealth acknowledge and a true love of his country He has a sincere respect for other cultures and is fun to be around. We purchased custom made rugs, which will take several months to manufacture. Sam has offered to stay in touch with us and the manufacturer until the job is completed to our satisfaction.

Mansour was our guide on the river, Nile cruise and in Luxor and Aswan. Mansour is a very special person and also an Egyptologist with a superior knowledge of Aswan and Luxor, not only from a historical perspective but seems to know all the hidden gems of the cities as well, not to mention he seems to know everyone in both cities. What a joy it was spending a few days with him, I cannot say enough about Mansour he such a wonderful person.

I don’t remember all our drivers names, but they were all terrific as well , respectful and accommodating.

We had a fantastic experience working with Hoa. She was very receptive to any changes we wanted to make and responded extremely quickly. She helped out with a few extra recommendations that were very appreciated and led to wonderful experiences.

The bike tour in Bangkok was one of our favorite excursions. It allowed for such a unique view of the city that we would not have been able to get otherwise.

We really liked our tour guide that took us on the Ayutthaya tour. She was very knowledgeable and engaging the whole time.

We also really enjoyed the Doi Inthanon National Park tour as it had a good mix of historical sites as well as interacting with nature.

The Lanna Lifestyle and Cooking experience was one of our favorites. The history was really interesting and we loved cooking the delicious meals.

The Cheow Lan Lake tour was beautiful and we were happy we did it, but it seemed a little less organized than the other excursions we had been on. Had a lot more “dead time” where we were sitting around not doing much.

We absolutely loved the Koch Tao & Koch Nangyuan snorkeling trip. The company seemed very well run and the excursion was gorgeous. The snorkeling was so much fun.

All the hotel selections were wonderful. We really appreciated the last hotel, the Culture, as it seemed to be the nicest one and was the hotel room we spent the most time in. Incredible view as well.

The transportation was seamless and made it so easy for us to travel. Very well thought out.

We thought that the trip structure that Hoa put together worked very well with the front end having more excursions and the back end being less filled and allowing for more time to relax.

Hotel Review

The Culture Samui

Ko Samui

This was our favorite hotel of our whole trip. It was beautiful, clean, and great service. Great views. Nice pool. Delicious breakfasts.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the style, cleanliness, and vibe.

Location

Right on the beach and not far from temples or shops.

Staff

All the front desk people were very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean.

Activity Review

Historic Bangkok Bike Tour (Joining Excursion)

Bangkok

We loved this trip. It was such a unique way to see the city and see parts we never would have seen otherwise.

Quality of Experience

Unique perspective of the city. Riding the bike was actually cooling and not hot.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He was nice and knowledgeable.

Transport

The bikes were in great working order.

The trip was absolutely incredible. it was planned to the minute and Long was the best tour specialist ever, he was making sure all our transfers went smoothly right away, he was assisting us if we needed anything and answering all our questions. we were so happy to meet him in person as well back in Hanoi and his service was absolutely outstanding! we totally recommend to leave with his care, everything went perfectly.

This was the second time we have used KimKim to help us plan a holiday in Central America, and would not hesitate to recommend them

Our most recent trip was to Belize, where we were fortunate to have guidance and support from Alex Conrado. He was so very helpful in his advice and professional knowledge of locations (we particularly wanted wildlife, nature, birds) and places to stay within our budget. He booked all the locations and arranged connecting transport which were all reliable and comfortable. All our trips to additional experiences (for instance on one transfer, we had time to stop and enjoy cave tubing through a cave system - something we would not have known about with Alex suggesting it) were reliably on time, with kind and knowledgeable drivers/guides who made us so welcome.

Our holiday was so much richer with the additional input provided by Alex, as he knows the country and what opportunities would be available to us in each of our chosen locations.
He also took the time to meet us when we happened to be in Antigua in Guatemala when he was there. We really enjoyed meeting face to face, and putting a face to a name, such a lovely opportunity for us.

Thanks Alex, 5 gold stars from us!

Hotel Reviews

Birds Eye View Lodge and Tours Belize

Belize

What a wonderful location. The views over the lagoon are superb. We thoroughly recommend the early morning boat birding tour with Leonard, whose knowledge cannot be bettered. We also enjoyed several birding walks both around the lodge, on the shoreline and in the pine forest, all wonderful. A night walk was also a great experience. Food was traditional and delicious (though too much salt - for our taste and health, is added to many dishes - our only recommendation, especially as there are salt and pepper pots on every table should one prefer). Every member of staff was kind and helpful and we felt looked after the whole time we were there (5 nights). Day trip to Laminai was great day trip. Thoroughly recommend and came away having seen over 100 species of different birds!

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Parrot Cove Lodge

Placencia

Loved the location. Easy to walk along safe beach, great for swimming and photographing brown pelicans and frigate birds. Breakfasts fine, overlooking beach. Evening meals expensive, but there are lots of other places to explore including an Italian restaurant (La Tratoria) nearby for reasonable delicious meals. Staff very kind and so helpful. Room very quiet and comfortable with lovely hot shower.

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Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

Lovely location, within walking distance of Cahel Pech ruins. Lovely breakfasts/evening meals, overlooking the canopy, great pool to cool off in at the end of a day. Saw a kinkajou, aguti and ferruginous pygmy owl in the grounds. Staff very kind and helpful. Restaurant overlooking views of San Ignacio.

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Activity Reviews

Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve Hike Tour

Belize

This trip would be better if we had left at 6am, rather than 8am. By the time we arrived at the reserve, the day was already very warm, and we missed any early birds and wildlife. However the walk in the jungle was beautiful

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Lamanai Tour

Belize

30 mile boat trip to Laminai, on a speed boat. Would have preferred the boat to have travelled more slowly, but appreciate that there would not have been enough time, as the boat trip was already an hour long. Felt the speeding boats on the river did little to enhance any animals in the water or on the surrounding trees on the banks of the river.

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Birding-by-Boat at Lodge and Crooked Tree; Baboon Sanctuary

Crooked Tree Village

Cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Make sure you go on the 6 am boat tour to maximise the best light and the most birds. 3 hrs in boat before breakfast. Leonard was our guide, and he is truly outstanding in both knowledge and looking after his guests.

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Transfer from San Ignacio to Hopkins with Cave Tubing Tour en Route

Belize

Unexpected and amazing experience floating down a river through ancient cave system. Thoroughly recommend

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Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

Having visited Mayan ruins at Tikal, Cahel Pech and Laminai our visit to Xunantunich was by far the best. The drive there was over a hand cranked car ferry, which was fun. Our guide used to work as an archaeologist on this site, so was extremely knowledgeable and had both the official story and his own ideas - so wonderful. The ruins are inspiring with views over into Guatamala. We got there quite early, so had the site largely to ourselves.

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Half day visit to Butterfly Ranch at the Green Hills

Belize

This was the best butterfly farm we have every visited. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. We were shown all the stages from how the eggs are collected, the growing on of the pupae and watched butterflies emerging. There was also an opportunity to walk in the forested grounds and sit and watch hummingbirds feeding.

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A great trip to Nepal!
We just completed a 12 day trip to Nepal. I had been planning the trip for several months and Kim Kim, specifically, Chhewang, helped us along every step of the way! He listened to what we wanted to do and set us up with a great itinerary. We have never done an organized tour before. We were referred by friends, and we are so glad we chose this route for our trip to Nepal!
The first few days were spent in Kathmandu, which is a wonderful city. Pick up at the airport, and all transportation provided by Kim Kim was flawless. After Kathmandu, we were off to Pokhara for a trek. The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara is the only part of the trip we would change. The roads are horrible and crowded. The ride of about 200 km, took about 8 hours. The views were good, but the time would have been better spent by flying. Pokhara is beautiful, and we could have done a couple more days of exploring there on our own. The trek was great and some of the most beautiful things we have ever seen! We are 60 and 68, and in decent physical condition. This pushed us as far as we wanted, and we are so glad we did it. What made it most enjoyable was our guide, Pema. He was absolutely the best! Just a wonderful person and so helpful and informative! He is now truly a friend for life! After the stay in Pokhara we were off to Chitwan National Park. Again, a wonderful experience! Made even better by our guide Suren. We saw many things and enjoyed the accommodation very much. After a few days there, a flight back to Kathmandu for a day or so and then a ride to the airport. Overall, a 5 star tour and experience.

Hotel Reviews

Jungle Villa Resort

Khargauli

Just a beautiful location! We had a private villa overlooking the river. Great views for sure! Bring binoculars. The food is great and there was plenty of it! The team members at the hotel go so far out of their way to be sure your stay is great and comfortable. The only hitch was the spotty wifi.

Authenticity & Character

Right on the river and near an old Nepali village

Location

Close to the park for wildlife and bird viewing

Staff

Attention to detail and amazingly kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aabas Pokhara

Pokhara

The perfect spot in Pokhara! After our trek this was a welcoming place. The bed was super comfortable, the shower was perfect and good wifi. Breakfast was great and the staff was amazingly nice and friendly. Location allowed us to find restaurants, shops, massages, and great views.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to walk to services and restaurants

Staff

Desk and restaurant staff go out of their way to help and made us feel comfortable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great bed!

Hotel Manaslu

Kathmandu

This hotel is visually beautiful! Amazing gardens and flowers. The staff is great and the location worked well for us. They hosted 2 weddings while we were there and it was so beautiful to see the traditional dress and ceremony from our window! The rooms are slightly dated, and the wifi was a little spotty. We also decided to go out for breakfast after having it at the hotel once, not because the hotel’s wasn’t good, but it was average.

Authenticity & Character

Great architecture and gardens.

Location

Close to restaurants and shops.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Somewhat dated in bathroom and spotty wifi

Activity Reviews

Hike to Nayapul [ 3 hours ] ; Drive to Pokhara [ 1.5 hours ]

Nepal

Wake up to the sun rising over the Himalayan mountains…priceless. The views are stunning. The trek down took more out of us than the trek up. The way down is mostly a stoned lined path and stone steps. This was a long but beautiful day!

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The cars are always there to meet us and the people are always so helpful

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Australian Camp Trek to Deurali

Nepal

The rhododendron forest, wow! Coming from North America we didn’t even know these trees existed. Bright red flowers and other amazing flowers and vegetation! Pema was so great about pictures and explanations. So great! Also hiked past a small mountain school for orphan children. A nice pit stop to see how well they were being treated and taught.

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The guide makes the trip and ours, Pema, was amazing!

Drive to Kande [ 1 hour] ; Hike to Australian Base camp [ 2 hours ]

Nepal

Loved this stop on the tour! The hike was on stone lined or cement trails and steps. It is a lot, but so beautiful!

Quality of Experience

Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for us.

Food

Tea house food was simple, but like everything else in Nepal, simply delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This experience wouldn’t have been as good or memorable without our guide Pema. He was so patient and kind and knowledgeable! He is also a great photographer and took many photos and is preparing us a great album. He certainly made the trip for us and we will refer him wherever possible.

Transport

Meeting with guide and Exploring Phewa lake

Pokhara

Pokhara is beautiful. We chose to forego the lake and just walk around the town.

Explore Kathmandu ; Swayambu Nath, Patan Durbar Square & Pashupatinath Temple

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a must see city! So much history and culture. This tour allowed us to get up close to the largest stupa in the world and the crematory was an experience we'll never forget. The views from the high temples and the monkeys also are a must see.

Quality of Experience

We asked for a cultural tour, and this was perfect.

Food

Nepali food is one of the best things ever!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Kim Kim drivers and guides are among the very best. So knowledgeable and friendly.

Transport

Great vehicles and drivers.

Kim Kim has an amazing staff of very knowledgeable guides and coordinators. Collectively, they took our desires and built a trip that met our every expectation. We contacted our Kim Kim coordinator, Riwal, approximately one year before the trip. No mater time, he was always available to strategize, answer questions, change plans and support us from beginning to the end. In country, our guide, Nacho (Luis Miranda Casanova), and driver, Logan, were nothing short of fantastic. Nacho’s breadth and depth of information far exceeded our expectations. From animals to geology and flowers to fossils, he was well-versed in everything about in Patagonia, and really South America. Logan is a true professional as evidenced by his driving skills and ability to navigate some very challenging dirt roads, day in and day out. I strongly recommend this highly talented team for your travels to South America.

Hotel Review

Hotel Lago Grey

Torres del Paine

Excellent location. Room was clean and the bed/pillows were comfortable. Staff was supportive.

Authenticity & Character

Cabin life, which we appreciated

Location

Staff

Front desk staff was excellent but some of folks that worked other areas upfront and in the restaurant could have been more helpful. At times we had to ask around the staff to get basic information on excursions and amenities.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Enough said.

Activity Reviews

Blue Lagoon / Laguna Azul Hike to Laguna Cebolla

Chile

Went on short hike. Nacho provided a great deal of information about the trees, lagoon, tree plantings and many other very special bits of information.

Quality of Experience

Amazing views!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide did excellent job planning around bus traffic.

Transport

Movement through the park was very efficient to get to tour.

Cerro Benitez Half Day Trek - Visit the Chilean "Condor"

Chile

Not sure how to rate this activity since we didn’t get to do the trek. However we did stop to see condors and an eagle during our transition through the park.

Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour

Chile

Sights were simply amazing, spectacular, jaw-dropping. This tour met every expectation.

Quality of Experience

Glaciers.

Food

Lunch was good but not great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

knowledge and insight.

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Full Day Estancia Cerro Guido with a Private Driver

Chile

Horseback riding while herding sheep was a highlight of our Patagonia experience.

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Absolutely amazing breakfast and lunch. 5 starts.

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From a year out and the initial planning to daily check in and quick replies…Shona was beyond amazing… we knew there would be hiccups, but really there weren’t

Yuki was our guide to Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi and Kirin whisky tasting, we had the best time, he was so knowledgeable and so friendly!

Tomoko guided us through the world of Samurai and Geisha in Kanazawa. From the beautiful Kenrokuen gardens to the dangerously fascinating Ninja Temple, she explained as we explored such an amazing city.

Yoshiko navigated us through Kyoto and Nara seeing the historical shrines and temples. Our favorites were the 10,000 Torii gates, the world’s largest bronze Buddha and of course the respectful and adorable bowing deer in Nara Park.

Jimmy took us for a foodie tour in Osaka Dononbori famous tastes we will never forget and drool remembering.

Our hotels, tours, and transportation optionswere spot on what we wanted, close to all our favorites and comfortable.. My favorite, in Kanazawa, the hotel Onyado Nono with natural hot springs that rejuvenated the soul and late night ramen to warm the body..

Whether it’s your next vacation or your trip of a lifetime, let the guides and experts at KimKim be who get you there, you won’t regret it!

Alex set us up with a fantastic 5 day Belize getaway. All transports went flawlessly. Our guides for the ATM and cave tubing trips (Abraham and Marvin) were knowledgeable and had great senses of humor. The snorkel trip to shark alley will not be forgotten any time soon! We’ll definitely be using kimkim again the future.

Activity Reviews

Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley - from Ramons Village

Belize

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

Belize

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Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) caves day tour

Belize

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Fleur and her team put together and amazing trip for us! We are a couple that is looking to relocate to the Netherlands and we had asked for a specific trip that would showcase more than just the typical tourist sites. They delivered. We were taken on a couple walking tours that highlighted some interesting areas and local hotspots. We were able to taste some local cuisine that was very unexpected but fantastic! The step-by-step instructions were so helpful that we definitely would have been lost without. The self-guided bike trip from Haarlem to the beach was eye opening to someone that was nervous about that aspect of Dutch culture and daily life. All of the guided tours we took were given by local experts that answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and professionalism. We will definitely use this service again and recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing experience in the Netherlands. Thanks again, Fleur!

The trip was a lifelong memorable event for us especially Penguin tours, Glacier tours and Torres del Paine. Kimkim travel partners 'TripsSouthAmerica' organized the program very well and made us comfortable. I wish to thank Travel specialist Carolina. She understood our needs and worked out a perfect trip plan.
We had a wonderful & memorable Penguin excursion. We could see penguins very close and also Whales and Dolphins on our catamaran trip. Visit to Torres del Paine was another great experience. It was a fantastic feeling, witnessing Glaciers both at Perito Moreno and Grey Glaciers from very close range.
We had no issue with hotel logistics.
All the travel partners picked us on time and they spoke good English. Thank you once again for a wonderful experience in Argentina and chile.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy

Santiago

Very very comfortable hotel. Location is amazing. Rooms are clean and very comfortable.

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Altiplanico Puerto Natales

Natales

The hotel is with traditional setting but very comfortable stay. Great vegetarian food.

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Mirador del Lago Hotel

El Calafate

Excellent rooms, The chef made special vegetarian food. Great views.

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Destino Sur Hotel

El Chalten

Excellent rooms & good vegetarian options.

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Albatros Hotel

Ushuaia

Excellent Rooms.

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Rochester Classic

Buenos Aires

Good Breakfast. But, small rooms.

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Activity Reviews

Half day Maipo Vineyards - Undurraga Winery: Sibaris Tour

Santiago

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Panoramic private city tour around Santiago de Chile - Half day

Santiago

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Panoramic excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park (with Box Lunch)

Puerto Natales

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Nautical Safari - Brazo Rico

El Calafate

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Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion 🗻

El Calafate

The glacier was amazing standing very close to it.

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Navigation to the Penguins in Catamaran

Ushuaia

We had a memorable Navigation to the Penguins. We saw Penguins, Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions.

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Train of the End of the World 🚂

Ushuaia

We enjoyed End of the world train journey.

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Tierra del Fuego National Park (Half day visit) 🌲🌿

Ushuaia

End of the The world train Journey was enjoyable.

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🔎 General Information about Ushuaia 🔎

Ushuaia

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Traditional City Tour 🏛️

Buenos Aires

The Guide was good in English. The trip mainly covered historic sites.

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Dinner Tango Show at Café de los Angelitos 🍷🎶

Buenos Aires

The Tango show was good.

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In February, 2026 our family of six adults toured Egypt on an itinerary put together with Habiba.
kimkim has a set itinerary for each country for a set number of days, typically seven or fourteen days. The client then has the opportunity to modify the itinerary to suit their needs.
Habiba worked with us to develop the tour that satisfied our requests and desires. After the initial contact with each other she set about making up an itinerary. Once we received it we began the long process of giving ideas to her which lead to new itineraries. This process went on until we were happy with the itinerary. We then paid our deposit and waited. Habiba handled all of the paperwork at her end to make sure all the tickets and passes were ready for us. Even as the trip was almost ready to begin our daughter made a request to see another site not originally part of the itinerary and Habiba was able to find a time to work it into the new itinerary. We were happy with the final itinerary and with Habiba for how she was always pleasant and eager to come up with a memorable family vacation.
We had asked for a private tour for the six of us and while this option was more expensive than a group tour we were more comfortable having our own private 12 seater Toyota van accompanied by our driver and guide.
In Cairo our guide Osama and driver Ahmed picked us up at the airport and took us to our hotel. We had asked Habiba to select a hotel with more character than hotels favoured by Americans and she suggested Le Riad Hotel de Charme on El Moez Street. It was a terrific choice! Most tourists want to visit the historic sites which are fabulous but what really makes Egypt memorable is the chaos and that was on full display on El Moez. It is exciting and exhilarating and if you don't experience it then you haven't seen Egypt.
Our guide for the Pyramids and mosques and temples over the next three days was Mahmood who was passionate about his country and history and caring about us in answering our questions.
We were driven to Alexandria by Ahmed to spend a night then boarded a sleeper train in the following evening to go to Aswan. The sleeper car had been recently refurbished and was quite comfortable. A dining car on the train would have made the experience even better but it was still quite good,
We had chosen a somewhat remote hotel across the river from Aswan but Habiba made sure to have a company representative meet us at the train station and escort us to and from the hotel which was an adventure in itself. The hotel was called Kato Dool Resort and it was terrific!
Aswan is the most scenic of the cities we visited although the Corniche in Alexandria is beautiful.
Eslam was our guide in Aswan and he was very knowledgeable about the various sites we explored. He helped us board our river boat for the cruise down the Nile and then met us Kom Ombo and Luxor for other temple tours. Kom Ombo was disappointing in that it was extremely busy with many cruise boats all arriving at the same time creating a crush of tourists all trying to see the wonderful temple but being pressured to hurry because so many other people were waiting.
We were told by Eslam the scheduling culprit is the government but it is unfortunate we felt so pressured and we didn't get to fully appreciate the temple.
Luxor has two wonderful temples but again I feel we weren't given enough time to get the full experience there.
The cruise boat was very nice with a good buffet for each meal and the cabin was comfortable.
One of the pleasant surprises of the tour was watching the boat vendors tie up to the cruise boat while underway and start selling their wares. That was quite fun to watch.
We were driven to Hurghada to stay in an all-inclusive resort which was very, very nice!
The next day was our snorkeling day, a terrific day out on the Red Sea with some beautiful coral and tropical fish to admire. We were very pleased with this activity however the next day was a big disappointment.
It was our safari day and it was not what was advertised. My advice to kimkim and any potential traveler is to skip this activity, it is a very obvious tourist trap and does nothing to enhance the Egyptian experience. kimkim, stop offering this activity!
With that bad taste still in our mouth the next day we boarded a plane to Cairo for our final two days. We lodged at the Steigenberger Hotel in El Tahrir, a departure from the character hotels but we wanted to be in a different part of the city this time.
We had booked a food tour which was advertised as an eight hour event but because of Ramadan it got shortened and then substituted with a city lights tour conducted by Osama. This tour was enjoyable enough but we had expected a full food tour for the foodies in our family so it was a bit disappointing we couldn't have it. My advice to kimkim and any agent working on itineraries is to not offer the food tour during Ramadan.
So then it was time to leave and once again Osama was our guide to the airport. With our goodbyes came the end of the trip.
Many thanks to Habiba and all the drivers and guides who helped us realize a very memorable vacation.

Activity Reviews

Check out to Luxor West Bank

Luxor

A huge temple for one lady! Well worth the visit

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Cairo food and walking tour and khan elkhalili bazaar

Egypt

It didn't happen because of Ramadan.

Sunset Desert Safari Trip by Quad Bike

Hurghada

The only bad day of our tour. The quad and spider driving was okay but limited and the Bedouin village was not a village at all and to top it off was a ridiculous three minute camel ride. Just a very poor experience and not worth doing and for kimkim it should be removed from the optional activities list. Get rid of it!

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Snorkeling at Mahmya Island from Hurghada

Egypt

A wonderful day in the Sea!

Trip to Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara with riding a camel

Egypt

An excellent day!

I was lucky that I had time to travel Argentina for 9 weeks. I knew before that I wanted to visit Buenos Aires, to hike in Patagonia, to enjoy wines in Mendoza, to explore the region around Salta and to see the amazing falls of Iguazu.
With this information I started here on this site (kimkim) and asked for support. Micaela did an amazing job by putting all the things together, she even added Santiago de Chile, Puerto Varas, Bariloche and Puerto Madryn to my trip which were not in my focus. She booked all domestic flights, all accomodations and transfers (hotel <–> airport) and of course the tours.
Everything went as planned .. and whenever something changed or was not perfect (due to unforeseen circumstances) Milagros took care about it, organized it and led me know of the newest state.
There were no negative surprises .. all went as expected. For me it would have been nearly impossible to put all the pieces together and to deal with changes during my trip .. you made my travel so easy! Thank you, Micaela and Milagros, for your work and effort before and during my trip!

Activity Reviews

Half Day Brazilian Falls tour

Argentina

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Full-Day Iguazú Falls Argentine side

Puerto Iguazú

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Visit to a Winery in Cafayate and return to Salta

Cafayate

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Calchaquies Valleys (3-day / 2-night Program) From Salta to Cachi through Cuesta del Obispo

Salta

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PROGRAM (03D/02N) Around the Clouds - Quebrada de Humahuaca

Purmamarca

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Around the Clouds - From Salta to Purmamarca - Day 1 (3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS)

Salta

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Half-Day Wineries Tour | Lujan de Cuyo & Maipu

Chacras de Coria

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Full-Day 3 Wineries - Uco Valley

Chacras de Coria

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Half-Day Cooking Class & Dinner at Finca Adalgisa

Chacras de Coria

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Palermo Premium Tour

Buenos Aires

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Half-Day La Boca and San Telmo walking tour

Buenos Aires

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Half-Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour (North)

Buenos Aires

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Full-Day Field Day in Estancia El Pedral

Puerto Madryn

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Half-Day History and Nature

Bariloche

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Full-Day Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls with navigation

Puerto Varas

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We worked with Sarah and her team to plan our honeymoon to the Philippines, and she was truly incredible from start to finish. During the planning process, she was extremely helpful, responsive, and thoughtful with every detail, from mapping out excursions and coordinating airport transfers. She made everything feel seamless and stress‑free.
Once we arrived, any small hiccups that came up (on the vendor side, never from Sarah’s team) were handled immediately. She and her team were always just a message away, and their quick action made us feel completely taken care of throughout the trip.
One of the highlights was a surprise beachfront lunch with champagne that Sarah arranged for us during one of our excursions. It was such a beautiful touch and made our honeymoon feel even more special and personalized.
We can’t recommend Sarah enough.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Kimkim travel. I had never heard of this company, which made me rather hesitant. I was immediately put at ease by their direct communication and responsiveness from start to finish. Hugo Romero, our incredible travel agent, listened very carefully to our interests and responded quickly as our plans evolved. His accessibility via email and video call made the process tangible, reassuring and exciting. Ibis, our “travel companion”, was truly amazing. Before our trip we had a wonderful phone call to iron out details of the itinerary. She made it clear that she was available to us for any questions or concerns. She was in contact with us every day, making sure that each transition was seamless and that our every concern was addressed. Our drivers and guides were all very professional, knowledgeable and reliable.

Hugo created an amazing experience that allowed us to appreciate the stunning beauty and rich culture of the Yucatan Peninsula. The specific experiences were all beyond our expectations. Our amazing tour of Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve was filled with incredible wildlife encounters and was followed by a delicious meal in the home of our captain. His wonderful family welcomed us with such kindness that it felt like an all-to-short home stay. Our guide at Chichén Itza was a lovely elderly Mayan gentleman who shared his deep passion and knowledge. Our time in the Mayan community of Yaxunah was phenomenal. It was a privilege to be in this beautiful setting, learning of the history and traditions surrounding the preparation of delicious Cochinita Pib. Meters away was the Lol Ha cenote, where we were the only ones swimming in this peaceful, magical place.

Our trip coincided with an unfortunate moment of unrest following the death of a cartel leader. While we never felt any personal risk, we decided to end our trip early as there were shelter-in-place orders along the Mayan Riviera, which was to be our next destination. Ibis and Hugo were both reassuring of our safety and understanding of our decision. They supported us completely as we revised our travel plans. Due to their great effort and the generosity of the tour operators, we were reimbursed for all our missed activities. While we were saddened to miss out on the experiences, it was beyond reassuring to feel that this travel company was looking out for our best interests and responsive to our every need. I can say with great confidence that we look forward to working with them in the future as we are eager to return to Mexico.

We cannot thank Kim Kim and Emerson enough for curating such a wonderful trip for us-- my husband and I spent 10 days in Finland, and it was the best time. The tours that were planned included a good variety of local history and landmarks (both in Helsinki and Estonia) and outdoor active adventures (like snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing). It was great to not have to think about getting uber rides to and from the tours or the airport for pickup-- everything was ready and made the trip so much more relaxing. Additionally, breakfast was included each morning, another cognitive offload that was nice.

The dogsledding and reindeer tours, as well as the snowmobiling, were highlights of the trip. These excursion were immersive, and we felt like you truly had plenty of time to experience the activity, as opposed to ones we have had (for example on an alaskan cruise during port excurisions) that are rushed and truncated. You felt like you got a full experience and left feeling thrilled and fulfilled.

We will definitely be using Kim Kim in the future, and thank Emerson for such a wonderfully planned vacation. We will cherish those memories for a lifetime!

Hotel Review

Hotel Fabian

Helsinki

Great little boutique type hotel right in the center of Helsinki. This was a great location to walk to many local activities and our tours. The included breakfast was great!

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Evening Snowshoe Experience

Finland

We were lucky and had a private tour for this adventure which was great. It was nice to be active and outside! The coolest part of the excursion however was stopping in a local teepee type tent and our guide telling stories about his family and the local Sami people, and a bit about historic Finnish culture, while enjoying a warm drink. It was great!

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Chasing the Northern Lights by Snowmobile

Pyhä

We lucked out and ended up having just my husband and I on the tour, which was a pleasant surprise. This allowed great individualized time with the guide, who was so very friendly and fun. When I was a little hesitant about driving my own snowmobile, he was encouraging and his positivity convinced me-- I'm so glad I drove my own and had the BEST time doing it! While it was cloudy this night and we didn't see any northern lights, we had ample opportunity the remainder of the trip to make up for it.

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The guide (apologies for the spelling but Janus? possibly?) was so great and fun!

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Culture of Eastern Lapland Tour

Pyhä

This was the only tour that did not stand out as amazing for us on our trip. We drove around the local area and the guide pointed out Finnish homes and a small old village, as well as local natural landmarks--the lakes, etc. We took a quick trip to the top of the Pyha ski resort by lift, and stopped at the small visitor center just before closing. The guide was very friendly and nice, I just don't think this added too much to our experience of the area. (I may have mistakenly gone into this tour thinking we would get more about the Sami culture, history of the world wars in the area, etc., and it was more just a local drive). Pleasant and relaxing, just nothing remarkable.

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Iceland was a dream! From the marina hotel to the walking food tour, Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon, to snowmobiling on a glacier and Golden Circle tour, and the ultimate Northern Lights experience, KimKim made this trip everything I’d hoped it would be. Communication was excellent and timely. I can’t say enough about this trip. I loved every moment.

Hotel Review

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Excellent front desk service, very clean and comfortable room, convenient walking distance to everything in downtown Reykjavík. The included breakfast had something for everyone and was a much appreciated start to my days.

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Comfortable aesthetic, tasteful decor.

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Easy walk to everywhere I wanted to see in downtown Reykjavík

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Always available, genuinely friendly and courteous, and of course very helpful

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My room was spotless and bed was very comfortable

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Reykjavík City Walk

Reykjavík

Very informative, nice easy pace, guide was very knowledgeable. If I had to do it over again, I would skip this and just do the Walking Food tour since it covered a lot of the same history but with the added bonus of great food!

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Enable to just walk around and check out the area

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Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission

Iceland

Perfectly timed to go straight to the Blue Lagoon from the airport. Luggage storage was easy to access and use. Transportation to and from the Lagoon was easy to use and staff very friendly. The Lagoon is so large that it’s easy to find a quiet place to sit and take it all in. I ate lunch at the Lava restaurant: one of the best mushroom soups I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend.

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All staff are very kind and helpful

As travel professionals ourselves, we approach every journey with high expectations regarding organization, authenticity, logistics, and overall guest experience. Our trip to Sri Lanka exceeded those expectations in every aspect.

The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, combining cultural heritage, nature, and local life in a balanced and well-paced program. From the impressive archaeological sites of Dambulla and Polonnaruwa to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, each experience was carefully scheduled to maximize enjoyment while avoiding unnecessary fatigue. The transition into the hill country, with its tea plantations and the spectacular scenic train ride, offered a beautiful contrast to the cultural triangle, while the Yala National Park safari and the historic atmosphere of Galle provided a perfect conclusion to the journey.

Operationally, the trip ran flawlessly. Transfers were punctual, coordination between activities was seamless, and the overall flow of the program demonstrated strong destination knowledge and professional planning. This level of execution allowed us to fully enjoy the destination without logistical concerns, something we particularly value as industry professionals.

A special recognition goes to our local specialist, Dhanushka, whose responsiveness, attention to detail, and deep understanding of traveler expectations ensured a smooth and personalized experience throughout. Communication was clear, adjustments were handled efficiently, and every service reflected genuine care and professionalism.

Sri Lanka stands out as a destination offering remarkable diversity within short travel distances, culture, wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality and this journey showcased it in an authentic and meaningful way.

We confidently recommend both the destination and the organizing team to travelers seeking a well-structured, high-quality travel experience delivered with professionalism and local expertise.

Monika planned an amazing trip for us!!! She was able to alter the itinerary on short notice when we were invited to hike with friends in another part of New Zealand. She was super attentive to our needs and planned days and lodging which fit our particular requests. Monika was available when the weather caused us to change plans and was at the ready any time we needed her. We cannot say enough good things about Monika and the kimkim process which enabled us to have the trip of a lifetime. We would highly recommend both Monika and kimkim for any future travel needs (fyi...we have used kimkim in the past always with similar happy experiences in diverse parts of the world).

Thank you Monika and kimkim. You will always be in our hearts.

Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Motel

Te Anau

This is a basic hotel with all that we needed. I would give it a 5 but some folks may disagree with me because it is not 'high-end'. We needed a room for 2 nights knowing we would use it only to sleep and do a final pack. It more than accommodated us. We had room to spread out, washer/dryer to help deal with soaked dirty clothing before packing for a 28 hour flight. It is a 10 minute or so walk from the grocery store, Subway, local movie theater (see the short documentary about the fjordlands). We were totally happy and had no complaints

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Bella Vista Motel Wanaka

Wanaka

Clean, convenient, steps from all the restaurants we wanted to try and staff was super helpful and available

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Very clean. Nothing super glamorous spotlessly clean

Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier

For us, this was all we needed but it is in an area where everything is basic so someone looking for 'glam' would not be happy. We loved the space, the nearby washer/dryer (much needed by this time in the trip), proximity to hiking trails and wonderful drives to scenic spots.

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Answered every question and were super friendly

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The room was clean, the bed a little soft but we did truly not care.

Lake Brunner Eco Lodge

Such a wonderful experience. The room was spacious, had a lovely lake view and the manager and her family added so much to the experience. This lodge is a little off the beaten path but what we were looking for and we loved chatting with other guests who added so much to our trip experience.

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Some people might not want to drive off pavement but you would really be missing something.....

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So so lovely to meet the extended family. Truly a memorable experience

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Fable Christchurch

Christchurch

Right where you want to be to experience downtown

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Staff was so so so helpful and kind

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Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes - various properties

Lake Tekapo

Easy check in, spacious home with amazing views

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The Headwaters Eco Lodge - Glenorchy

Glenorchy

Such a unique experience. We hope to return again. We cannot say enough wonderful words about the Eco Lodge.....

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Wanted to give this a 10 but it is not available!!!

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Millennium Hotel Queenstown

queesntown

Service and room were top notch. We needed to arrive early and they were so gracious and accommodating. Thank you to all of the staff at Millennium!!

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Tiny walk into town but we actually preferred the quiet and rest of being slightly away to sleep but near to do activities

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Walk the famous Milford track and cruise on Milford Sound

Te Anau

It was raining the day we did this BUT we learned that if it is not raining, the falls are not nearly as amazing. Our guide, Rob, was top-notch and we loved being able to walk a small part of the Milford Track and to see the Milford Sound up close.

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Lunch, if you choose, is bountiful and delicious....

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Te Anau

This tour is first off, something you will never see anywhere else. It is so well organized, very informative and the staff are totally engaged. We went at dusk and it was awesome!!!!

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Cass Valley Backcountry Tour

New Zealand

What a hoot to go out with a real sheep/cow/deer rancher. Truly an authentic experience

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Basic jeep; loud noise if you sit in the back row.....

Drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy

New Zealand

Lots of gorgeous views

Thank you. I cannot speak highly enough of Kathrin, KimKim, and the whole experience from booking through to completion. All the details were covered, communication was constant and professional. I would recommend KimKim to anyone that wants a customized travel itinerary, with all the details looked after. It was a true pleasure.

Hotel Reviews

Hulbert House

Queenstown

We'll be back. A great location, with a very helpful staff. So much better than staying in a hotel.

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Every detail was tended to flawlessly.

Lakestone Lodge

Lake Pukaki

Our time at the Lakestone Lodge was amongst the very best highlights of our time in NZ

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The rooms and common areas are cozy, but very comfortable.

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Mt Cook half day Heli Hike

New Zealand

This experience was life-changing. An absolute must for anyone wanted to truly experience NZ's South Island.

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Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

Christchurch

What a great way to see the city!

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All of our guides and drivers were on time and did a great job of driving in a very mountainous country with narrow roads. Our guide to our visit to the cloud forest was very informative. We booked an optional night tour through our hotel. It was also excellent. You might consider adding that to your itineraries.
Our guide through the rain forest seemed to be in a hurry. This was a once in a lifetime visit for us. I would have liked to hear more about the flora surrounding us. All of our other guides had a lot to say about what we were seeing.

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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

San José

Excellent accommodations centrally located. Good food but expensive.

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Activity Reviews

Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Guide was in a hurry and really did not have much to say. I loved the rain forest walk. What a magical place.

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Mocha Tour: Chocolate & Coffee

Arenal/La Fortuna

Fun place. Caesar was a great presenter. He made it fun with his energy and command of the subject.

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Private Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River

Arenal/La Fortuna

We found this to be disappointing.

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Driving and promptness was fine.

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Rafts were uncomfortable for anyone with back issues.

Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike

Monteverde

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Very informative.

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Private San Jose Walking Tour

San José

The guide was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour.

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