Kimkim Trip Reviews

The Gorge was great. The bus ride and pickup process was weird

It's a pretty basic place in the middle of the rainforest (which, I guess makes it sort of exceptional in a lot of ways). This is a less touristy area and your choices are more limited. We rather enjoyed our stay with a patio outside and howler monkeys screaming in the morning. The rooms are, I guess you would say "Functional", and the restaurant area is sort of basic but you don't come here for the 5 start accommodations so it's fine.

This place is a resort style -- they have really nice grounds and that are well managed with plenty of tropical plants and a pretty active bird population who live there. Our unit had a private plunge pool heated by the thermal activity which was super nice -- we used it twice a day to relax (it was a really nice upgrade)

Amazing location that is right on the beach. Rooms were spacious but they kind of looked into each other (Our balcony was sort of looking into someones bedroom) -- Not a problem as such but just worth noting. The beach access is amazing though, don't bother with the breakfast ($60 per person for a buffet!?) -- we went to a local place or just up to the market to get some staples. The bar was nice for lunch/dinner though and reasonable.

Great views, nice rooms, nice restaurant & bar area with amazing sunsets over the pacific ocean (or, depending on the weather you can watch clouds envelop the forest below) It's a bit of adventure to get here (windy roads that with lots of potholes) but it's worth it once you arrive!

This is a cool, kind of funky place. We were only there one night (which is probably about as much time as you'll want to spend.. it was cold!) but enjoyed it. If you go read the history of this place... it's pretty interesting.

Oh my god -- It is a bit of Heavanin an otherwise busy area with a semi-private beach and amazing service. Huge rooms with outdoor showers, yes!

I love night walks and this was no exception - -- Pretty much all we saw were frogs but that is OK since there are a lot of fun frogs to spot.

The reserve only let's in a limited number of people (200?) but we were in the guided group so we got in easily. We had to get there early to check in and they bus you to the reserved (maybe a 5 minute drive). The guide did is good job of describing the wildlife and was good at showing us flora and fauna.

This is an all day session with guides who are experienced. We had a private tour and the guide had an apprentice who was in training so four of us total. He really had a good understanding of the wildlife and was great at finding them with his monucular.

we enjoyed the riding and the horses and gear were well cared for. The hike down to the waterfall is steep (but doable) -- I would suggest you bring a pair of water shoes if you want to cross the river.

A super chill day on a boat with some swimming and cave exploring.

There are a lot of coffee/chocalte tours and I thought it would be sort of forumalic but our tour guide was really good energy and it was fun to do the tour (even though it's a bit touresty it didn't feel like it) The place had an amazing set of wild birds who were flying around which was also a lot of fun. We were two adults and had a blast but you could bring even young kids and I think they would enjoy themselves.

This is a real farm -- you drive up and there are dogs, random chickens and donkeys walking around and the folks who work there are basically the farmers -- only a few spoke English but it was a really fun experience. The day we went was spectacular as we tromped through the cloud forest with the dogs running with us and we even got to see them manage some cattle (with the dogs) at one point as they were blocking the way. Yummy snack at the end for a really authentic experience.

Amazing kayak on the river.. It's a super slow river (almost a lake!) so it doesn't take much effort to Kayak either direction - It is also popular for kayaking so there were other people but it really wansn't too crowded. We saw sloths, alligators, a lot of turtles, bats, birds. After the Kayak the guide took us on a short hike (probably about 45 minutes) -- I was initially thinking we could probably skip the walk but I'm glad I didn't -- a ton more wildlife and some really nice views so well worth it.

Of all of this things we did on our two week trip this was, by far, the most disappointing. You go up to an area and walk among the old lava flow but it's not really that remarkable(?) -- it's a rocky terrain with plants that are growing back (to the extent that it's hard to notice it was a lava flow in 1968 -- that is sort of interesting in how fast the plants have come back) then you walk back around a somewhat unremarkable lake. This was also the largest group thing we did (maybe 30 people -- they had two guides so maybe ~15 people per guide) but even if it had been private it would have been pretty unremarkable. The guide told us he's only seen the volcano clearly twice -- He's probably been doing it for at least 1 year (probably 2) so.. yea.....

You can tell the ship/boat is aging but they kept it clean and organized. The 17 crew member and the manager/captain done a tremendously well on the journey. The captain/ manager is well English and well spoken, he is very knowledgeable about the tour and history. Very accommodating to request and mandate. Some diverse groups are stubborn but he was able to hold his guard well and kept it up as planned. The only thing that I can see is that was a constant concern and struggle with the crew’s are getting everyone a hot water request and getting the coffee hot and ready on time. This is something to improve to the services needed in the journey to make everyone happy and comfortable drinking their coffee. 😊 especially in very cold morning and night.

Very clean and sophisticated design. On spot massage and the front desk staff Micheal made are stay even more satisfying and comfortable even for only night. We wished we had stayed longer but we had a drive to Halong Bay. ATM outside- very convenient. Restaurant and shops surrounding. The only thing is the traffic, because it’s a busy area and the street are narrow.

The hotel is located in the Main Street which is busy and a busload of guys are happened to there when we were staying. First, they made a mistake giving us a wrong reservation room which they moved us to another room that smells smoke. The hallway is very narrow and small so while waiting for the elevator you can hear the conversation from all the rooms adjacent to the elevator. I like the most was the bathroom that has a window view.

Accessible to main strip and the beach where the day trips for island hopping.

The location is great for night walks, dine in and also massage. The hotel was very accommodating, they even let us use the bathroom and pool even after we checked out to change from out water trip adventure.

The only comment I had was that the shower door doesn’t closed all the way.

Ocean view. Great rooms

Amazing 5 star hotel. You felt it in every aspect. Service, view food and rooms. I'd stay there again fir sure.

Little quirky layout. One area for 4 elevators and long walk to our room

Great location and view. Very modern

Unfortunately it was cancelled due to weather. The 1 start rating is in no way indicative of the experience. We had none, but we were refunded. All good. We went to the Aquarium, lunch and shopped instead.

So educational and worth an easy hour of your time. Behind the scenes of the structure and it's history

Exhilarating. Great joyride with outstanding views. Should not be missed

Epic. Our bus driver was flawless. Beautiful country. We opted, on our own, to fly back to Queenstown. Best choice. The experience in the 10 seater cessna was priceless.

Great vistas but we had to buy three luge tickets minumum when only I wanted to do it in my group. We ended up not doing the luge

Our guide was authentic and entertaining. The foods were perfect. We enjoyed ourselves. Great set up.

Nice location where we could walk through the Getsemani area and also the old historical district. The staff was very helpful. Pool on roof was refreshing and had a great view.

When we arrived we didn't like our room and the staff upgraded us to nice room on the second story with a beautiful room with a view of the beach and two swim pools. The hotel was advertised as 4 star but we felt it was more like a 3 star. The wifi didn't work unless we walked over to the restaurant. At one point we were locked in the room for over an hour because of old locks. The staff was kind and did their best and actually changed out the lock that same day and even provided us with a free dinner which was one of the best dinners we had on the whole trip. The restaurant was slow but the food was amazing.

A beautiful hotel with very nice landscaping and swim pool. Big clean room. Nice restaurant next to the pool.

Modern hotel with nice restaurant. It was a nice retreat in the middle of our trip.

An interesting stay with a local couple in their home. Clean and comfortable room. Hostess Vivi was super kind and friendly.

The staff was helpful in moving us to an inside courtyard room which was quieter. Great old building right next to the downtown plaza.

We stayed in the Tiki hut which was fun. Outdoor shower with tropical flowers and bird sounds was fun. Restaurant on sight was good. Not close to town though.

Great location! Nice rooms in historical building. Friendly and helpful staff.

A highlight of the trip. We were a little concerned about what was going on the drive and the arrival at an apartment building. Once we got into the apartment we were treated to a very special dinner made by two cooks and a kind hostess. It was fun getting to see a modern apartment in Bogota suburbs. The hostess was very helpful and told us about the local fruit and vegetable market which we visited the next day on our own.

There was confusion and miscommunication several times on the tour where we didn't understand what was included and what we really wanted and expected. At the end we felt disappointed we didn't get more history of Bogota and Columbia.

We wished we had skipped this activity because it took so much time to drive their and back.

Ekaterina was a stellar guide. Deeply knowledgeable, very enthusiastic and a lot of fun. She was incredibly dedicated and we learned so much from her about the architecture and how the Greeks did it (or how we still often do not know how they did it). We appreciated the time allotted to tour the ruins on our own, armed with the thorough overview. It was a good way to do the tours.

Our guide Maria was terrific. She had a degree in the Classics so was incredibly knowledgeable. Her explanations were so great that they served us well when we came back to Athens for our last evening and went to the Acropolis museum. She was an excellent guide who spends her free time going on other tours so she can learn and grow in her job. The dedication paid off for us.

The guide was amazing and we had a wonderful day absorbing the countryside. It was a terrific counterpoint to the afternoon that we spent at Delphi. One of the best days we have ever had on any vacation.

Location was great. One elevator and very small. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was just ok.

Great hotel right next to the airport.

Central location. Good food. Helpful staff. Comfortable room.

Our guide, Stig, was awesome.

Colca Lodge was delightful with its natural surroundings and the rushing river. We really enjoyed the onsite hot springs and the tranquility of having them mostly to ourselves. It was a serene and rejuvenating part of our trip.

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa was conveniently located in the middle of the city but provided a unique rooftop view of snow-capped volcanoes. The city setting was central for sightseeing, and discovering the rooftop views was an unexpected highlight.

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado was perfect for bird lovers like us. The expansive property offered plenty of space for bird watching and exploring, and we enjoyed the serene environment. It was a great retreat away from the hustle of travel, and the setting was simply beautiful.

Posada Amazonas Lodge offered a truly authentic Amazon experience. Our room had one wall completely open to the jungle, allowing us to hear monkeys and birds while being surrounded by nature. We loved the natural setting, but be careful about water consumption!

The visit to the Parobamba Community for the Andean textiles experience was fantastic. We got to see a demonstration of how textiles are made, and enjoyed interacting with the local community. The villagers even performed a traditional dance for us, which was a delightful surprise. It was a fantastic way to connect with the culture and meet locals.

The best part of our stay was the Daily Buffet Breakfast. Thank you!

The Drive was very long and therefore, very tiring, however, we really liked our driver and guide. The vehicle was small and uncomfortable.

Fantastic cruise. Great room, food and views!!!!!

The ruins at Angkor are incredible. Recommend getting up early to see sunrise over Angkor Wat. Ta Phrom and Angkor Thom are also must visits! A fantastic tour!

By far the best view in a stay on vacation! We stayed in bungalow #8 and while the stairs are a killer, that view was worth it every time. Loved this spot in relation to the overall town layout, the proximity to other bars, restaurants and the Manuel Antonio National Park

This place is beautiful and in a great setting! The wind up there really gets to high MPH, so the door on the back patio really rattles through the night. Still a great spot to stay. Great food too!

Really liked this spot overall. It's just right off the highway and the noise from all the traffic, especially motorbikes, makes it really hard to sleep. I think guests should know that going in. It is a beautiful location with great breakfast and amenities.

It's a standard Hampton hotel. Overall it's good, not great.

Super fun day of kayaking and snorkeling! Great sightings of fish during snorkeling. Loved the entire trip!

Overall this was pretty cool. We really liked our guide, Elvis, and he did his best to help give a good experience. We definitely had a lot of people in our group and in general there were a lot of people on the pathways with guides. It makes it hard to enjoy parts of the walk.

A beautiful area around Arenal. Great to have a guide! Not a huge fan of the La Fortuna Waterfall due to the amount of people but it was still pretty cool overall.

A great hot spring and meal overall. We showed up for a night swim and the pools were much larger than expected! A great layout and experience overall.

One of the best places we have stayed. The architecture and the service was fantastic. Provided us with a complimentary upgrade as well. We used their Hamam service too.

As of February 2025, the only reason to be at hacienda Morelos is the location. It is located right in the center of Puerto Morelos, with direct access to the beach and with sea view of most rooms. The rest however, is in grave need of attention. There is a feeling in the hotel that there is no management, the employees where often uncourteous and lacked initiative. There are renovations going on in the restaurant, so you are walking in a building site and to reach the pool and sea you have to go through all the kitchen equipment left in what would be otherwise a nice restaurant area. We constantly had to request extra towels and toilet paper for our 4 people room, like it was not possible to give anything extra. The coffee in the foyer was alway empty, in a container way too small for the demand. The pool and other part of the hotel cleanliness is questionable. The fee parking was half a building site, we were blocked in by a van at one point. They should have closed during the remodel and train their staff better.

This is a beautiful hotel right in the center of Valladolid, with an authentic, traditional character. The staff is courteous and attentive, the grounds are beautiful and the courtyard and pool provide a peaceful setting. Unfortunately the first night we were assigned to an extremely noisy room overlooking a busy street. We could not get any sleep. After we were moved to a different room, our stay was much more pleasant. The restaurants is very good. I wish we knew about the roof terrace bar while there!

Friendly staff, great equipment, eco conscious tourism, a great experience. Joaquin was so friendly and our captain Arturo took care of our children on the boat. I love how everybody receives and explanation before snorkeling on how to protect the environment. The floatation devices definitely limits people diving down and grabbing things or inadvertently damaging corals. We saw a lot of fish!.

Beautiful dive, great staff, small group and great equipment. Knowledgeable and eco conscious owner of the diving service. Despite the mishap with my diving start time, Ernesto Hevia was quick thinking into finding a solution for me, he also took care of me picking me up from the ferry and taking me back there after. There needs to be more direct communication between the diving center to the client directly. I understand the diving did not have my direct contact info. I filled in the questionnaire but at that point I should have also scheduled a call or have a direct message to the provider to go over details and questions.

Overall a fantastic day. Francisco was accomodating as we arrived 30 min late. I had flagged the start time of 10 as too early from valladolid , with the time change. He was extremely friendly and professional. Francisco was so nice and friendly, a father himself he was caring and engaging with the kids and explained a lot about his culture but also took great interest in us! The cooking was a fantastic experience with the children, we picked and made everything from scratch! The family cooking was super hospitable and jovial. The laguna tour was very special and packed with activities !

What an amazing place, a world a part from the crowds of Chicen Itza. I hope ek balan retain its character. The local guide , Baldasar, was knowledgeable and friendly to us and our children. We learnt so much! The team managed to change around our booking times to see the cenote after the archeological visit. The cenote was beautiful, with a nice relaxing area with hammocks, changing rooms and lovely staff explaining the site facilities and rules. I wish we had longer there. After that we went to the village tour that felt authentic, again with welcoming and friendly people, showing their homes and their craft. We purchased locally made crafts, although we never felt pressured into it.

Beautiful peaceful cenote, staff explained well how to reach it and showering procedure. Friendly staff and nice food at lunch, lovely environment.

The ice cave was very crowded and was a lot of stopping for prolonged periods of time before moving to the next area, where you waited for a very long time. Our group was small, which was nice, however we had a few individuals who were always lagging behind to take photos and it really slowed us down. What could've taken 30 minutes took more than over an hour. I feel like there were too many people inside the cave and that it would've been better if the tours were more staggered so you weren't constantly waiting around. Another tour that we did had a nice idea of bringing us to the end fairly quickly while still being informative and not rushing, and then gave us all the option of exploring and making our way back at our own pace. This way people could take photos and take their time if they wanted to while others could make their way back quicker. This doesn't exactly work with the ice cave tour as they transport tour-goers to and from base, however maybe there could be a couple of options for departure from the cave.

This was an activity that I underestimated and had booked for something to do, not necessarily because I really wanted to do it. We had visited The Lava Show in Reykjavik which gave us some education regarding lava tunnels and it was actually a really cool experience.

Out of the 7 different hotels and riads we stayed in during our 2-week-plus trip to Morocco, this was my favorite. Location was perfect, and the riad itself was stunning on the inside. The artwork and crafts all about were beautiful, and the various rooftop terraces and pools made it stand out from others.

This place in the middle of nowhere surprised us with its sophisticated decor and well-appointed dining room. Highly recommended.

This place was SO COOL! We all loved being out in the desert, no other campsite in sight. Wonderful staff, great food and music to entertain. The tents were furnished with a very comfortable bed and more than what you would expect in a desert setting! The stars at night, the Berber music, the endless sands and dunes to climb on - what an amazing time. Oh, and the camel ride to the camp was a kick! What a wonderful way to experience the dunes and arrive at the camp.

The desert portion of our 15-day trip was definitely a crowd favorite. Everything went really well, including our camel ride to the campsite with a stop just short to watch the sunset and climb the dunes. Drop dead breathtaking! The campsite itself was very pretty, comfortable, and a great way to watch the stars, share a good meal, and listen to Berber music. Don't miss the opportunity to go to the desert - even though it is quite a long side-trip from Marrakech, all of our small group of 6 who did it were so glad we did!

Sefrou was the one disappointment on our trip of 15 days. We were dropped off on a holiday (January 1st) early in the morning, and either because of the holiday or early hour, the city was quiet and shops were all closed. Even though our group had asked KimKim about the holiday's impact on our visit, we were assured it would still be worth the visit to go to Sefrou. Without the artisan shops open and bustling, our group felt like intruders on a small town. We had a great rest of the day traveling to Ifrine and hiking, but be aware of holiday closures in your trip planning.

The group all enjoyed Tangier quite a bit - all of the imperial cities sited on the ocean or sea scored very highly with us! We had 3-4 days in Tangier, so were able to explore it more thoroughly than some of the other cities we visited. The medina on top of a bluff was our first taste of old walled cities in Morocco, and it did not disappoint. We had a great tour and guide (Yasmine) as we explored the old city, including an old synagogue and Jewish cemetery that were fascinating. The views and vista over the Med Sea were breathtaking - we were able to see Spain across the sea as well.

Nice hotel with balcony overlooking their pool and the Sound.

Hotel was right in the middle of the Central Business District of Melbourne. Great location! Pretty basic room.

Oceania and Nick provided our 8 person van with a memorable trip. He took us off road to a golf course so we could see kangaroos in the wild. He also took off the main road to a grove of eucalyptus trees and we spotted 6 koalas in the wild. A treat for me! The 12 Apostles rock formations and Arch were breathtaking. It was a perfect excursion. The right amount of informative narrative.