Kimkim Trip Reviews

Wonderful hotel, great location, staff, food !

Lovely hotel, great location - a few mins walk to town and restaurants etc. Wonderful staff, great food!

Standard /basic rooms Lobby and restaurant are great, good food

Fabulous boutique hotel, very aesthetically done. Highly highly recommend! The owners and staff keep the place meticulous and we loved their warmth and hospitality throughout our stay. The best part of the stay was the very thoughtfully prepared breakfast each morning. It was delicious and made with utmost love, they went out of their way to make vegan food for me, including serving vegan oatmilk. One of the days they were out of vegan milk to make a desert but went out of their way to buy it and then make me a desert. The love and care at this boutique hotel is outstanding - it was a home away from home for us. And no critters of any kind in the room even though hotel is surrounded by lush vegetarian :)

Great views & location Nice lobby and restaurant area

Premium campsite was great. Lovely location by the river. A relatively short walk to the restaurant and main area. Wonderful staff, great food. The KinKim team had communicated to the Chileno campsite folks that I’m a vegan so every meal for me was specially prepared vegan (including desert !) which was very thoughtful.

The best hotel on the trip. Book without hesitation, it’s absolutely fantastic! Beautiful rooms with the most incredible views, could easily stay here for a month, highly recommend this hotel. Lovely restaurant with good food. Kind, wonderful staff, nice spa.

Fantastic experience with our guide Angel who make it a really fun, engaging tour ending with lunch at a vegan place that he thoughtfully selected as I’m vegan. Highly recommend doing this market tour wirh Angel !

Very unique and wonderful experience. Had a lovely breakfast on the hill overlooking the geysers

Very unique, loved the tour. We had an indigenous Rapa Nui give the tour and it was different and wonderful as he shared stories passed down the generation, was not a boring guidebook tour. He had his eccentricities which we were taken aback by initially but realized he’s extremely passionate about the Rapa Nui indigenous people and their well-being and this authenticity and passion came through

Absolutely fantastic, so unique and worth it ! Got to see many indigenous animals too like Guanacos etc.

Absolutely wonderful, very knowledgeable Astro team. Made the whole experience very engaging and fun. They even had 2 large telescopes and pointed it to different planets like Saturn. The professional photos taken and the fabulous music and food made it even more memorable. Highly recommend !

Wonderful but my husband and I felt that because we didn’t want to swim, this tour could have been skipped if we were short on time.

Surreal, it’s like being on the Moon or Mars, very unique, highly recommend

Fantastic place, absolutely stunning, nature at her best. Mind blowingly beautiful. Wonderful driver / guides.

Fabulous hike, great weather fortunately. Our private guide Matias was great and patient, my husband and I are very slow hikers

Tough hike especially since my husband and I are not frequent hikers and we are glad we stayed at Chileno and started from there. We skipped the sunrise hike and startrd only around 8 am after breakfast.

Excellent dance, we absolutely loved it! Highly recommend attending.

Was lovely

Wonderful day sail to a secluded beach. The Captain and his crew were fun and friendly. The other guests were lovely and it was a relaxing day at sea.

Even though the weather was very threatening, we had a wonderful time. We had the whole boat to ourselves and our guide even serenaded us. He had a beautiful voice. And luckily, the rains didn't begin until we stepped off the boat.

Attending the Sumpango Giant Kite Festival was an incredible experience. The festival was beautiful but crowded, and the simple idea of having all group members in matching T-shirts turned out to be very clever for organization. This made a unique experience even more enjoyable and memorable.

The Pacaya Volcano Hike was quite the adventure, although I didn't realize it would be so uphill. Thankfully, there were horses to assist those who needed it, like myself. Despite my concerns about horse riding, we were well-catered for, making the experience delightful despite the initial challenge.

The Halloween Walk and Chicken Bus Ride in Antigua was the best Halloween experience I've ever had. It was such fun, with wonderful hosts and a fabulous evening. The local culture and festivities made it truly special.

A charming riad nestled in the heart of the medina, just minutes from Jemaa El Fnaa Market and key monuments. The staff were pleasant and respectful. While the room was clean, it felt smaller than expected, with a comfortable bed but hard pillows. Breakfast was typical Moroccan fare—decent. The rooftop, however, was a peaceful morning retreat, complete with a jacuzzi we unfortunately didn’t get to try.

From the moment we arrived at this stunning desert camp, we knew we were in for a treat. It was our first time staying in a desert camp, and we only wished we had booked more than one night! The tents were spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities of a standard hotel room. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, and air conditioning in the tents added to the comfort. The staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcome. While the WiFi connection in our tent was spotty, we had no trouble connecting in other parts of the camp. Dinner was a delightful three-course meal, and the evening concluded with mesmerizing stargazing—a highlight of the experience. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay, and we can’t wait to return for another magical night in the desert.

Our stay at Villa Beldi Essaouira was absolutely fantastic. Located just outside the medina, the peaceful setting adds to its charm, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle. The lush garden and inviting pool area are perfect for relaxing, and we often found ourselves tempted to spend the entire day by the pool. Our room was spacious, spotless, and tastefully decorated, with a comfortable bed, soft pillows, and excellent WiFi connectivity. Breakfast was a daily highlight, especially the delicious crepes and amlou, which we eagerly looked forward to each morning. The staff were friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist. Overall, Villa Beldi provided a serene and memorable stay, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Essaouira!

Our tour guide, Amnay, was very patient and knowledgeable. He educated us on the history, culture, and traditions of the Moroccan people. He spent more time than allotted with us, especially in the souks, and made sure that we got everything we needed.

This was such a fun experience! Our camels were well cared for, and the guides were very gentle with them. We took loads of pictures and enjoyed a bumpy ride with stunning views of the desert as we approached our desert camp.

This hotel had stunning rooms and the attention to detail was beyond expectation. The food was exceptional and all the staff took the time to always call us by our names! Best customer service I have had at a hotel before. We will be back.

The staff, the beautiful location, and the food all top notch.

The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG was a fine hotel overall, with a great location that allowed us to walk everywhere we wanted. The staff were friendly, but the beds were very hard, with no real mattress, just a box frame. That was the only downside to an otherwise good stay.

The Half-Day Eco Elephant Care was amazing. The guide at the sanctuary was hilarious and very informative. We got to be up close with the gentle elephants, feeding them, giving them medicine, and even bathing them. I'd highly recommend this to anyone visiting Thailand.

John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight was one of our favorite activities. It was a long day starting early, with excellent food provided. The nighttime paddle into the caves to release floral arrangement candles was very special and memorable. A truly unique experience.

Fantastic Location. Fantastic Hotel.

Clockwork operation. Fantastic experience.

Our stay at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi was absolutely delightful. The staff were so kind and welcoming, and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. The breakfast was a highlight for us—my husband is still raving about the egg sandwich, calling it the best he’s ever had in his life (and he’s not easy to impress, lol!). The location was perfect; we could easily walk to different areas, grab snacks, and explore the city. When we visit Tokyo again, we’ll definitely stay here and recommend this hotel to all our friends. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!

A Tranquil and peaceful experience that we loved! Our stay at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji was amazing! The calm and serene atmosphere inside the hotel was incredible, and the traditional Japanese-style bathhouse was such a unique and fantastic experience. When we were tired from a long day of fun, we would go there. The rooms were spotless and perfectly prepared for us, making our stay comfortable and relaxing. The location was ideal—just a short walk to great food and shopping. One of the highlights was stepping outside to find a charming local business with a Kyoto coffee truck run by the sweetest guy serving absolutely delicious coffee. We absolutely loved our stay and can’t wait to return!

The Remm Plus Hotel was an ideal choice for our trip. The location couldn’t have been better—right in the heart of the shopping district! The rooms were cozy, spotlessly clean, and ready for us upon arrival, which made for such a smooth check-in experience. The breakfast was great, with plenty of options to choose from. We also loved how easy it was to step outside the hotel and find delicious food nearby. The automatic check-in process was modern and convenient, and the staff was absolutely amazing. When we needed extra assistance, they were quick to accommodate us with such kindness and professionalism. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

We had an incredible time on the Shibuya Bar Hopping Night Tour, and our tour guide, Masa, made the experience truly exceptional. He ensured that everyone in the group felt included, engaged, and comfortable throughout the evening. Our 22-year-old son and his friends especially loved the tour, but we also found it to be a fantastic experience. Masa’s deep knowledge of the area and his insights about Tokyo’s nightlife were invaluable. This tour is perfect for your first or second night in the city because it helps you get a feel for the local spots and plan where you might want to visit again later. The places we visited were unique and authentically local, which was exactly what we were hoping for. While there were plenty of fried food options available—which many people would enjoy—we personally would have preferred a bit more variety. That said, it didn’t take away from how much we loved the experience overall. If you’re looking for a night of great drinks, fun exploration, and learning about Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife, this is an absolute must-do. We’d gladly do it again!

A beautiful cultural experience for everyone. The Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing was an unforgettable experience. My family joined me, and although the boys participated to indulge me, they ended up learning so much about the art of tea making, the culture, and, of course, the beauty of wearing kimonos. Personally, I enjoyed this—it made me wish I had someone to style my hair and dress me every day! The atmosphere was serene, and the attention to detail was impressive. We arrived a little early and had time to visit a nearby coffee shop, which turned out to be amazing—such a charming area with a great vibe. This experience was a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore and appreciate Japanese culture in an authentic and meaningful way.

Here’s a polished version of your review for the Mount Fuji Trip with an English-speaking guide: Although I wasn’t able to attend the Mount Fuji trip, the others in our group had a fantastic time. While they were a bit bummed that it was too overcast to see Mount Fuji itself, they thoroughly enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas. The guide was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful throughout the trip. They made sure the group had a great experience, providing interesting insights and ensuring everyone felt comfortable. The other locations visited were beautiful and offered a wonderful glimpse into the region's culture and scenery. Overall, it was a memorable trip that everyone appreciated, even with the cloudy weather. I’d definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area—it’s worth it for the experience, the guide, and the chance to explore beyond just the iconic mountain.

A beautiful relaxing casita. With total privacy. Wonder accommodations, hot springs and buffet.

Hotel appeared a bit tired and could use slime upgrading.

Nice to be able to have this final relaxing event.

Very authentic and informative. Saw much nightlife I would not have seen on my own.

In my life bucket list. Done at 87 years of age.

The Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk was a disappointment, with only two out of five or so bridges open due to maintenance. The experience wasn't as spectacular as expected, and we didn't feel we got our money's worth.

Excellent location in the heart of Athens close to the Parthenon and "Old Athens". Very friendly and helpful staff with wonderful breakfast.

Wonderful for our family vacation. Two suites met our needs to relax and cook when we wanted to

Very slow check in. Hotel was billed as updated but rooms and all facilities are very tired. Food was very mediocre

Beautiful Villas with nice welcome gift basket.

Very good overview of old Athens.

Wonderful way to see more of Athens than just the core.

George was wonderful with the little girls

Food was fantastic and Maria was excellent explaining all dishes

A wonderful tour over to Paros and great swimming in two bays.

The cook and her husband were very gracious hosts and we had a fun dinner with them, the guide and some unexpected friends of the cook

Excellent tour of the small island. A great way to learn about the history of Tinos

A fantastic lunch in the countryside with a wonderful cook.

This is 4.5 stars. The second favorite hotel on our trip and the suite and view was great! we were not there long but managed to get a massage which was great!

I am not a cruise person but I loved this one. We had terrific and fun service and the room ( we had a larger suite) was great! I really enjoyed the cruise and would do that again! There were only a handful of patrons and so that made it seem very private. Our tour guide Milad from Sun Pyramids went along and guided us every day. Cool system!

This one is a 6! Everyone from the check-in, transport, dive shop and restaurant was amazing! Beautiful accommodations and service. We would definitely hope to come back when the weather is a tad warmer. This was the very best food on our trip-

This was a hotel that we stayed at 2 separate nights to include a desert tour. The first night was not good. The check-in took 45 mins and our room was tiny and low and a bit dated. We could not get into the hotel lounge and barely got to our room for the sunset, only to find the tiny balcony was locked. While I understand the safety concerns, they should have the bell hop take care of this at time of arrival rather than having us call ( and wait) for separate help, On our second night, we ordered room service and it never came! it turned out they had been knocking repeatedly on another door and blamed us for not answering! When we asked for the order to be resent- they did it again! On our second night, I Sun Pyramids asked them to upgrade us to a better room for our trouble. The suite was great, as was the view of the Nile. Throughout, however, this was the only place we felt like a bother and did not experience the friendliness and service that was excellent throughout the rest of Egypt. The exception was the pool area. They were very nice.

This is a tour of a lifetime! We loved it but would have enjoyed a bit more time with the spinx and meditating at the pyramids. I did not particularly like spending time taking silly tourist pics which you are basically forced to do by photographers looking for tips..

This one was on a day when I was feeling poorly with jet lag. I am sure that is why it did not thrill me as much as the other days.

It was long day but really amazing!

Philae was the best part of this day. Very beautiful.

I really enjoyed this day! The temples were beautiful and very interesting.

Beautiful room and wonderful people who worked there.

Pros: Very nice staff and beautiful ajoining Riads, and rooms when I peeked into other rooms. Very good location. Con’s: Dirty room. Hair on sheets when we pulled bed down to get into, plus some stains. Shower door that didn’t close. Toilet not well bolted to floor. We were given the cheapest room in the Riad after paying deluxe prices. Small and dark. Filthy rugs. Awkward to get to room, with lots of stairs. Not enough tables to accommodate diners so had to eat by ourselves outside. It was cold.

Beautiful riad, well situated, fabulous staff and restaurant. Our room was one of the least comfortable, very awkward layout, with steep stairs going from front door (after climbing about 3 flights already) down to the actual room. It did have two wonderful terraces, but the room was strange, with a shower and sink opened up into the bedroom, and a tiny bathroom cabinet. It was very narrow, like a wide corridor. Friday nights are enchanting with a trio of musicians and a belly dancer, plus unique meals served just that night. I was sick so the staff prepared a concoction every night of honey and lemon and ginger to help me sleep.

Good place to stop on the way from airport. Room was okay. A nice dinner buffet.

Enjoyed Ayoub our driver. Very personable and knowledgeable. Saw interesting things we couldn’t have witnessed by plane or train.

Give clients paying for deluxe accommodations deluxe accommodations. You can’t put us in a deluxe hotel and give us the cheapest room. Not good.

Nice riad, but we seemed to have the cheapest room, again, in the deluxe accommodations after paying deluxe prices. The breakfasts were great and generous, the restaurant delicious, and the staff fabulous.

We loved Siad our guide. Very knowledge and accommodating.

Totally fabulous! The teacher was very well prepared and patient with us all. The meal? Wow!

Nice mosque. Interesting tour.

Elegant and luxurious rooms, rooftop dining with the best breakfasts we had in Morocco! The staff was so kind. When I contracted COVID, we had extra bedding brought to our room so my wife and I could separate. We also had a meal from La Maison Arabe carried over so we didn't have to go out.

Glamping like it should be done ... with an eco-friendly ethic. The owner of this family business spent the evening in camp with us. There was music, wonderful food prepared on-site by Fatima, and time to relax and talk with staff. The tents were remarkably comfortable, spacious, warm with well thought out lighting, bathroom facilities, etc..

The mosque was astounding and well worth the visit. I would suggest seeing the jewish museum in Fes instead of this one.

Rabat and the visits to the Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Chellah and Andalusian Gardens were all must dos. Our guide was great. Seeing hundreds of storks was an added plus.

A beautiful city nestled in hill country

Great way to wind down the trip

I love to cook... and eat. Fun experience.

Beautiful gardens and a chance to see the Berber Museum which was interesting

Eating with locals at delicious Harira and Sfenj spots was awesome. Tanjia good. We skipped the spicy snails, but I think next time they would be worth a try. The pastries/cookies were good but not unusual.

A small taste of rural life in a mountain town. If you go to Chefchaouen, it is worth walking around with a guide

Time with Ismael was always good.

We had a nice, relaxing evening with a young family. We celebrated their 1 yr old's birthday, listened to their friend play the oud and enjoyed grandma's cooking in a typical home in the Medina.

Transported back in time to the 11th Century in this magical place

We had a wonderful guide and learning the history of this community was important

Just the right amount of time on a camel!

Many date palms were damaged by a fire, but even so this is an inspiring place.

I'm not sure we could have navigated all the souks without our guide. Marrakech is a must be experienced city

The rooms are comfortable enough. however, the bathrooms could use some updating.

This hotel is absolutely stunning. The staff are wonderful and helpful. Breakfast is everything you could want. Highly recommend.

This was the highlight of our trip! Our hosts were absolutely amazing and treated us like royalty. While our dish cooked we were taken on the roof top to admire the beautiful city which was definitely a trip highlight.

Fez was a city beyond my wildest imagination and we had the perfect tour guide, Said, to show us the city. I can not say enough about how wonderful and knowledgeable Said was during our walking tour. We explored the ceramic factory, tannery, and silk weaver. While weaving through the streets we tasted many local foods.