Kimkim Trip Reviews

Overall the planning of our Chilean trip with Kimkim was very easy. Tamar worked with us to develop an itinerary that provided seeing the highlights. He was very responsive to our questions. We also provided feedback on the accommodations and in some cases we provided the hotel that we wanted to stay at. The one disadvantage was that we were given a total price to pay and not an itemized summary. It would be helpful to understand the cost of each item as we may have reconsidered some activities.

Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour

Chile

I enjoyed this small organic winery in the Casa Blanco wine region. Great wines!

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Chilean Food Tour & Picnic with a View of Santiago

Santiago

Angel and Jennifer were excellent hosts on the Santiago food tour. I really enjoyed going to the local market and picking out food for a picnic. Angel is very knowledgeable about Santiago and provided us a lot of insights on daily life of locals. As a vegetarian, he made sure that all food stops had an option for me. At the end of the tour we had a picnic in the park beautifully prepared by Jennifer. Thank you for a great day!

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Our trip to Colombia was amazing! I cannot say enough great stuff about our visit to Bogota with home dining with Maria Jose, fruit tour with Nicolas, Street Art tour with Deanna and playing Tejo, visit to the Salt Cathederal with Deanna as well. Our lodging at the Hyatt was also top notch. Food and hosptialy were great throughout trip. Transfers were safe, comfortable and wonderful. Visit to Cartagena with Gustavo as guide was also amazing. We loved our market and cooking experience with Dona Gloria and touring with Gustavo trying street food and exploring old town. Evening party for NYE at Bastion was superb. Spending the first day of the New Year in the Mud Baths was great and transfer to Baru by boat to Isla Encanto was great and our stay there was relaxing and perfect way tot end the vacations. We will surely be back and recommend to all who ask!

Bryan helped us craft an amazing Costa Rican vacation. He really listened and worked with us to create a wonderful trip that met our budget guidelines for our family of 5. We took multiple excursions and they were all top notch- really enjoyable.

The communication we had before and during our trip was prompt and thorough. This greatly
put our minds at ease that any questions we had would be answered in a timely fashion and helped us prepare and enjoy our trip.

Our local contact once we arrived was Willmen and he was fantastic! Once we were in Costa Rica, all communication was easily had through What's App. Willmen was always a text away and it was very much appreciated.

Other standouts included our driver for 2 portions of the trip, Alex. Such a fountain of knowledge, kind and a great driver. Alex worked diligently to alert us to any points of interest such as plants and wildlife and it was very interesting.

We will definitely use KimKim again to plan future trips.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel

Playa Hermosa

Great location for day trips, great food, friendly staff. The direct access to the beach was really nice. The beds were on the small side but comfortable. The grounds are pretty and well maintained . Overall the vibe was "quiet" which was what we were looking for. A very nice place to stay!

Authenticity & Character

Lots of woodwork throughout the resort which we loved. Really good pour over coffee made in front of you

Location

Close to excursions and the airport

Staff

Very friendly and pleasant

Cleanliness & Comfort

Always dry towels available, no obvious signs of garbage lying around

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

La Fortuna

Beautiful grounds, great food, friendly restaurant staff. Our room was close to the main buildings so we could walk back and forth which we liked, otherwise there was a reliable shuttle to take you around. Our room was comfortable with GREAT blankets, but there was obvious water damage on the wall under the air conditioner and a chunk of wall missing by the dresser. Not a deal breaker but unattractive. Our Springs experience was just okay. Lots of kids in inner tubes and float devices, empty drink cups stacked everywhere, and very strict towel staff who refused to change out our towels one day because "they aren't that wet". This was frustrating because we tried to dry our towels in the room the day before and after admitting defeat that they would remain damp, wanted to trade them in for some legitimately dry towels. Overall we enjoyed most of our stay here and the convenience of the location for sightseeing in the area, but would likely stay at a different resort in the future.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful flowers, cool birds . You really feel like you are in the rainforest

Location

Close to town and the excursions we took

Staff

Restaurant staff were friendly and pleasant

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pretty bathroom, nice extra blankets

Activity Reviews

Catamaran Sailing Adventure with Barbecue

Costa Rica

A great day on the water! The boat was very large and almost too crowded in my opinion. Beautiful views, decent snorkeling. Lunch was okay but served very late (well after 3pm). Overall the day was much longer than anticipated and we were brought to sure in the dark (no lights on the powerboat that brought us to shore). That was a bit unsettling but we made it back just fine.

Quality of Experience

Beautiful views- boat days are always fun days for us

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

I was fully expecting to not like this day but it was our favorite of the week! Wild ride on the water followed by a great lunch and unexpected lesson on how to squeeze juice out of sugar cane. Great day for our family of 5 adults!

Quality of Experience

Very experienced and fun to be around. Spot on directions on how to manage the ride and stay safe.

Food

Authentic and delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Palo Verde National Park Safari Cruise

Costa Rica

This tour included lunch which was authentic and amazing. The boat tour was okay. We saw birds, bats and crocodiles. For the last 1/2 hour or so, the guides were chatting with themselves instead of us so not sure if they missed pointing things out to us or not. We were on the water for maybe 1.5 hours? Unfortunately it was nothing special.

Quality of Experience

Was shorter than what I thought it would be, not a lot of wildlife to see

Food

Authentic and delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Seemed disinterested in us towards the end of the ride, chatting amongst themselves

Transport

Driver was great but roads super bumpy

Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

Very fun zipline with a great sky walk adventure! The only reason for 4 stars was that our Zipline portion didn't start until 1.5 hours after arriving (due to long lines?) and we missed our initial sky walk time. We were easily accommodated and attended a later Sky Walk which we enjoyed.

Quality of Experience

We liked the day it just lasted longer than we thought it would.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent and knowledgeable guides.

Transport

Easy pick up and drop off. Driver was exactly where he said he would be.

If you're dreaming of exploring the wonders of Egypt, look no further than Sun Pyramid Tours! My family and I recently embarked on a 10-day private tour that spanned Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria, and I can confidently say it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

From the very start, Habiba was an absolute star. She listened to our preferences and crafted a personalized itinerary that aligned perfectly with our schedule and must-visit list. Giza Pyramids? Check. The iconic Sphinx? Absolutely. Karnak and Horus Temples? Of course. And let’s not forget the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel Temple. Habiba’s attention to detail made the planning process seamless and stress-free.

Fantastic Guides: Sam and Ahmad, The History Whisperers
Our adventure was brought to life by two incredible guides, Mr. Sam and Mr. Ahmad. These knowledgeable Egyptologists didn’t just recite facts—they told captivating stories that kept us enthralled. Their passion for Egyptian history was infectious, and they had a unique way of making the ancient world feel alive. Even my kids, who usually shy away from history, were hanging on every word!

The Nile Cruise: A Journey Through Time
One of the highlights of our trip was the Nile cruise. Gliding along the historic river where civilization began was an experience beyond words. From the breathtaking sunsets to the gentle rhythm of the water, it was pure magic and a memory we’ll treasure forever.

Tips for Future Travelers
Before heading to Egypt, do your homework! Knowing what you want to see and do will help the tour agency customize the perfect trip for you. Flexibility and communication go a long way in maximizing your experience.

Highly Recommended
If you’re planning a trip to Egypt, I wholeheartedly recommend Sun Pyramid Tours. Ask for Habiba to design your itinerary and insist on Sam and Ahmad as your guides. Their expertise, kindness, and attention to detail made our journey unforgettable.

Thank you, Sun Pyramid Tours, for an incredible adventure. Egypt is truly a land of wonders, and your team made it even more special. 😊

Thank you, Helena (and KimKim), for building an amazing family trip to Andalucia and Morocco! Here are some of the highlights:

Spain
1. The Alhambra! Susanna was a very knowledgeable guide. Later that day, Nacho gave a great walking tour of the Albaycin neighborhood, and we had an excellent meal at Carmen Mirador de Aixa - great food and views of the Alhambra :)
2. Hiking in Las Alpujarras! Jaime was one of our favorite guides. The scenery was beautiful, and we loved the small mountain towns (Capileira, Bubion, Pampaneira).
3. Malaga. Fany was our favorite guide of the trip - we learned a lot and she helped our daughter with her Spanish, too! Plus, Malaga is a beautiful city. We especially liked the fortress, cathedral, and Roman theater.

Morocco
4. Yousef was a wonderful guide and host throughout our time in Morocco. He arranged every detail for us and we were worry-free throughout our stay.
5. Hamid taught us so much when he guided us through the medina on our first day in Marrakech.
6. We loved getting outside the city. Driving through the Atlas Mountains kept us on the edge of our seats! And riding camels in Agafay was a highlight for all of us. The sunrise hot air balloon ride was a first for all of us - cold, but really fun.
7. Essaouira was our favorite town in Morocco. It's a beautiful, clean, beach town - the fortress and old city were so fun to stroll. Rashida was a wonderful guide - she taught us so much, and adjusted her pace to match what we wanted.
8. Back in Marrakech, we loved our stay at Riad Anya. The entire staff was so welcoming and kind and helpful, in spite of late arrivals and/or early departures, and changing plans. They accommodated us wonderfully throughout. A huge thank you to that staff!

Thanks,
The Lockwood Family

We have had the most amazing trip through Thailand, courtesy of Lacey at Kim Kim and the local team at Exotic Voyages she used.
Lacey's helpfulness, advice and skill enabled us to plan a truly bespoke trip and from the moment we landed at Bangkok airport until our departure in Chiang Rai, the entire 15 days were perfect.
Our transport, hotels, excursions, meals and more were excellent... and both Toto and Bam, our guides in central and northern Thailand respectively were incredible.
Their knowledge, friendliness, humour and companionship have made everything truly memorable.
And of course, Lacey's planning and patience throughout has been hugely appreciated.
This is our third time using Kimkim now, having done trips in Greece, Colombia and Thailand with them.
We will definitely use them again!!

The KimKim Team's planning was spot on.

Lorena and her on the ground team in Chile were communicative, clear, and patient with our questions and needs. The trip delivered on every planned meeting, excursion, driver, and connection. The team on the ground was helpful with airline check-ins, local recommendations, and thoughtful check-ins. Tours, hotels, and excursions were exactly as described and were well done. The Stargazing tours in the Atacama desert were a once in a life time experience. Lorena did a very nice job taking into account the ages and ability level of my traveling party which made the trip more doable and memorable.

Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Our trip to Finland was amazing. Moonika planned the most special trip for us, taking care of every detail. From our arrival to departure, it was seem less.

Every bit of the planning of this trip was perfect! Liz did an amazing job planning it from pick up to drop off flights and all. Each and every guide we had was amazing. So knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the culture, food and people.The hotels she picked out were perfect! We were never waiting for any of our guides or drivers. Each and everyone of them was standing there waiting for us. They were kind and punctual. Peru is one of the most amazing countries I have ever visited and this trip planning made that possible. I felt that the price we paid for this trip was more than fair for the level of service we received. My children had an unforgettable experience everywhere we went in Peru. Liz also suggested we spend New Year's Eve in Cusco. That was the most amazing New Year's I have ever had!! It was so festive and exciting! We cannot wait to book another trip with Liz to see more countries in South America!!

Hotel Review

Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa

Paracas, Pisco, Ica

This hotel was clean and perfectly situated right on Paracas Bay. The pool was huge and they gave us catamaran rides out to the reserve. We saw lots of wildlife. It was the best hotel we stayed at on our entire trip.

Authenticity & Character

Right on Paracas Bay.

Location

Staff

One was friendlier than the next!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

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Peru

This was definitely my kids's favorite part of our entire Peru trip!

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Transport

Out trip to Colombia was fantastic thanks to Michael and his team. The trip he planned was perfect for our family of 5 (3 kids under 9). The kids were engaged with the activities. Our days were filled with activity but not too booked. Our guides were especially awesome. In Bogota, Maria Jose and Nicholas introduced us to local cuisine and fruits we had never seen before. Deanna was so gracious to meet us at the airport and show us the city and the Salt Cathedral (very cool!). In Cartagena, Gustavo was a fantastic tour guide for our three days and really showed the city and took care of us. All the guides offered their personal contact information while we were there and made sure we were taken care of. We would highly recommend Michael and his team as well as any of our tour guides!

Everything was great, from the hotel stays, hotel locations pickup, and all the small local tours…everything was smooth. Couldn't ask better.

Our only concerns pertain to the two planned day trips, which held significant anticipation, particularly for the girls given the rich historical context.

So, trip to Cardoba/ Carmona from seveille was not what we were expecting, even though we paid extra for a private tour for comfort and convenience. The driver got a very small car; we were all seated cramped for the long drive. No hotel pick up and drop off provided even though thats what our local representative told us thats irs part of private tour.Then, the mosque was closing soon, so we spent only half an hour there, although the expected time was a little more than an hour. In fact, our local guide told the driver to arrive half an hour early so that she could show the mosque property, but he refused, and he did the same for Carmona; he didn't show much interest.when i asked him in the car after my chat with Marine

Segovia and Toledo were total chaos, with 50 people on a large bus. Though it was supposed to be small grp,and on top it's was bilingual group We were just rushing through things; there were no proper restroom or food breaks. The restrooms were overly dirty, and when we declined the food place from tour guide choice because there was only one vegetarian salad option.AND it was more of BAR with overly crowded and lots of cigarettes smoke and alcohol, we wanted a family lunch place not a BAR so we told her that we will look ourselves for other options to eat in town, She became angry and started talking loudly, ugly words, which was very insulting, but she behaved similarly toward others on other occasions..so basically she had a really bad attitude towards tourists even though it's all paid, nothing free
So we will appreciate if you take care of those kind of suppliers in future because we all put lot of trust in you guys and money to make our lifetime memories . Hope you all will understand my point.
Thanks

We booked a two week trip with Hien and Realistic Asia through Vietnam and Cambodia. The tour guides, activities and drivers were very well coordinated and Hien checked in daily to make sure we were enjoying the trip. It was a great experience!

Habiba was super. She was on top of everything and anticipated any problems that might arise. She helped us deal with minor glitches and was available and helpful. The tour guides were great and we had an amazing trip. Thank you!

Our trip to Chili from December 26 - January 8th with our family of five, was a huge disappointment because of the poor organization from KimKim.

The start of our trip was "Rocky" as we didn't receive our bags after spending several days trying to fly to Santiago, of which was no ones fault, but the person of whom picked us up at the hotel our first morning in Santiago to take us back to the airport to fly to Puerto Natales, had no information about our losing our bags and we couldn't communicate to our driver that we had to go to a certain part of the airport to retrieve them. We finally got ahold of Angel, our food tour person in Santiago and he translated the information to our driver. It was very stressful and should have been taken care of by KimKim.

We have used KimKim for another trip that was spectacular in Norway, while spending two weeks with the most spectacular guidance from our guide (Mathias) with KimKim. This current trip to Chili and Patagonia was abysmal in comparison. We had one miscommunication after the next and it was very apparent that KimKim was utilizing 1, 2 and 3 party groups to facilitate our trip. There were several times when we did not know who our contact was and we were contacting three different people at a time trying the get the situations worked out. After being picked up by our tour guide (Felipe) in Puerto Natales at the beginning of out trip, we had to tell him what was on our agenda. He had some kind of an idea with our touring the national park, but did not know anything about lunch and that it was to be provided. We had to wait 30 minutes at 2:30 in the afternoon, standing in the foyer of the restaurant to see what we were allowed to order and then waiting another 10 minutes to see if we had drinks provided.

On our second day in Puerto Natales, Felipe again didn't know that tix were already purchased for the boat ride to the French Valley for our trek to the Torres Del Paine, so I husband spent a good amount of time frantically trying to book tix finding out that the day was sold out!!! We decided that we would just drive straight to the boat to try to ask to please allow us on as this was our only day to trek, but then on our way heard from Pamela, via text that tix were already purchased for us. Very stressful.
We were unhappy with the accommodations in Puerto Natales as the Glacier Hotel was more like a banged up youth hostel. The bedding was visibly dirty in one of our rooms and there was actually a hole in one of the bathroom doors where it had been either kicked in or in someway damaged. We were moved to another room which was nicer, but still found the hotel unacceptable. The breakfast offered was sub par as well, with the only hot item being scramble eggs and everything else store bought, packaged pastries and the like. We did inform or original contact, Francisco that we were unhappy, but he informed us that because it was high season, this place was our only option. This is totally untrue as we called around and found several properties that were not booked.

We were so disappointed with the Glacier Hotel that we contacted Francisco and had our hotel in Puerto Varas changed after seeing it was of the same calibar hotel as the Glacier and was outside the city limits, where we would not be able to walk the town. We were charged an extra $500 and service fees to change to the new Hotel for three nights. Again Francisco said that he had to book the original hotel in Puerto Varas because of late booking, but this too wasn't true as we had no trouble booking at the Hotel Puelche of which we very much enjoyed, we could walk to town and loved the accommodations. When my husband looked back at communication with Francisco, my husband inquired why we were booked in this hotel, and we were told once again that it was an availability issue and we wouldn't want any other place, that this was "THE" place to stay.

Lastly, we were booked at the Hilton Hotel by the airport in Santiago for out last two nights of which is 15 to 30 min away from any sites and my husband contacted Francisco before we arrived in Chili about changing this hotel and never received a response from him.

We are a traveling family of five and have been to over 80 countries and now have the means to hire a company to assist us with planning trips and moving forward, will not employ KimKim for the job.

Considering the amount we paid for the trip to Chili, the return was abysmal.

We have many friends of whom travel and too, will not recommend your company to them as a source for travel.

Stephanie Drummond

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Glaciares

cesson sevigne

This is like an old youth hostel. Low budget place with very nice people running the front desk. The rooms were pretty clean, but bedding not and no mattress covers, just a very thin sheet.

Authenticity & Character

Bedding upgraded and mattress covers

Location

Walking to downtown

Staff

Very nice people all around

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our duvet covers were noticeably dirty and had no covers on them.

Park Plaza Santiago

Santiago

It was a middle of the road hotel.

Authenticity & Character

The bedding

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Santiago Food Tour & Cooking Class

Santiago

We love Angel and Jenny. We had a blast cooking and loved the food. Very sweet couple.

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Transport

The Oaxaca day trip guide was great.

The Oaxaca group tours were too long. I would recommend half days only.

The Mazunte boat tour was great. I recommend the tour guide.

The museum tour was fine in Mexico City at the Museo de Antropologia. But she recommended a night tour is even better.

All the drivers were courteous and timely.

The hotels were all fine.

Hotel Reviews

Parador del Dominico

Oaxaca de Juarez

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Altamira

Mazunte

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

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Casa Decu

Mexico City

Nice size rooms, in a lovely neighborhood.

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Activity Reviews

The National Museum of Anthropology - Guided visit

Mexico City

Monte Alban - San Antonio Arrazola - Cuilapam de Guerrero - San Bartolo Coyotepec

Oaxaca

Explore Oaxaca (city tour)

Oaxaca

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Within just 13 days of our trip to Patagonia, there're already two incidents that could have serious consequences:

1) On the day trip to Upsala Glacier, we first took the boat to Estancia Cristina. Soon after onboard, the local tour guide distributed the coloured bracelets for indication of the tour we were going when arriving Estancia Cristina. We logically thought that it was going to the Upsala Glacier Lookout by 4x4 vehicle, as clearly stated in Kimkim's itinerary. We then moved around and took photos on the boat as normal tourists would do. Incidentally, one of our group had casual chat with the guide, and was shocked when the guide told him that the tour booked by Kimkim was just hiking around Estancia Cristina, and for going to the Lookout, each one had to pay USD50 extra. She also cautioned that 4x4 vehicle might be hard to arrange at such late stage, and it was the only means to see the Glacier. As there's no wifi on boat nor mobile signal, it was difficult for us to contact Kimkim to clarify. Rather than a relaxing voyage, our time on boat was turned to be worrying and anxious. At very late moment we could get the the signal to contact Kimkim but was told that we had to pay by ourselves first. After some negotiations, Kimkim finally managed to pay directly and luckily the vehicle could be arranged. If there was no chatting with the guide, or the guide did not say more about the tour when arriving, or seats in 4x4 vehicles were fully booked, or extra 4x4 vehicle was not stationed in this remote area, or the driver with the skill to drive 4x4 vehicle in the difficult terran had gone elsewhere, we would have missed this major attraction, which any amount of money cannot compensate. Therefore, it was purely by luck we could see the glacier as planned.

2) As our flight to return home was rescheduled to later time, the pickup vehicle should arrive at 8am, instead of previously scheduled 6:30am, which we confirmed with Kimkim again on the day before departure. At 7am on the day of departure, when we came to hotel restaurant to have breakfast, we learned that the driver had been waiting since 6:30am. Furthermore, the hotel staff also got the information that we would depart at 6:30am and prepared packed breakfast for us. Even after we had told the staff about the correct time to leave, she still insisted that we could only take the packed breakfast to eat outside, not in the restaurant. Such miscommunication between Kimkim and partners not only embarrassed us and deprived our enjoyment of a relaxing dine-in breakfast, but could have serious consequences if our flight schedule was changed the other way, i.e. changed to earlier time, as the driver might arrive at the original scheduled later time and we could have missed the flight.

Overall, without a tour guide to follow through, we were more like travel on our own. If you can spend more time to do some research on the internet, and take the trouble to book the hotels, day tours and transport by yourself, you can already get exactly the same kind of tour experience, at a much lower cost. If you already have some knowledge about the place to visit, it's absolutely not necessary to arrange the tour though Kimkim.

Dear Shona
Thank you so much for eliciting our feedback of our trip to Japan.
There were many amazing parts of the trip that will make it memorable for a lifetime, including the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, the history of Kyoto and visiting the Snow Monkeys in Nagano. Despite this, there were several significant areas of concern.
- All reservation information was delivered late. This resulted in our family needing to review travel plans shortly before to ensure that we would be able to arrive at the correct time.
- The transfer between Tokyo and Nagano was too brief and created intense stress of navigating the station to find the train. Additional information to preview that this would be a difficult transfer would have supported our ability to plan a head.
- The trip summary plan indicated that we would leave from Kyoto, take a train to Nagano and a bus to Hakuba allowing for the 1/2 day afternoon to ski or participate in outdoor activities. The last minute change communicated to us resulted in a train from Kyoto to Tokyo, from Tokyo to Nagano, and then a bus to Hakuba. We arrived after 5pm and were not able to participate in any activities that day, which was not the original plan and resulted in a loss of a day.
Thank you,
Joanna.

Our family recently returned from an incredible vacation to Costa Rica, and we owe much of its success to the outstanding planning and support from Bryan and Wilman. From start to finish, they helped craft a seamless and unforgettable experience tailored perfectly to our interests.

The itinerary they designed struck the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Highlights included:
- Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugar Cane Tour: A fascinating hands-on experience at North Fields Coffee that gave us insight into Costa Rican culture and farm-to-cup coffee production.

- Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk: Walking high above the rainforest was breathtaking, and the guide’s knowledge of the local flora and fauna made it even more enriching.

- Rainforest Hike in Manuel Antonio National Park: The stunning biodiversity, pristine beaches, and wildlife spotting made this one of the most memorable experiences of our trip.

Throughout the planning process, Bryan and Wilman were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented.

They ensured every aspect of our trip—from the rental car to hotel bookings and tours—went off without a hitch. Their personalized recommendations truly made our vacation extraordinary.

If you're planning a trip to Costa Rica, I wholeheartedly recommend their services. Bryan and Wilman made the entire process effortless and allowed us to enjoy Costa Rica’s beauty to the fullest.

Thank you both for helping us create lasting memories!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Costa Verde

Manuel Antonio

Gorgeous property and very unique accommodations

Authenticity & Character

Truly embraced the local feel of being in the jungle.

Location

Easy to find and close to many restaurants and the beach

Staff

Didn't interact much with the staff, but the front desk folks were very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice large rooms with space to hang out too.

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience

San Carlos, Alajuela

Beautiful property and grounds. The thermal experience was wonderful to have right on site. Loved having breakfast each morning and watching all the birds.

Authenticity & Character

Grounds were beautifully landscaped and made you feel you were walking through the rainforest

Location

Easy to get to and very close to town.

Staff

Front desk folks were very nice and remembered us each time we came to the lobby

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable rooms

Activity Reviews

Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

Andres was incredible. He was so knowledgeable and didn't rush us through the park. He really took the time to share things with us and helped with taking some amazing photos. He seemed to know all the other guides and loved how everyone seemed to work together to make it the best experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Was a bit challenging with returning to the hotel. Had to have cab take us back and it took a while to get it through the organization.

Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue

Manuel Antonio

Wonderful boating experience and the views of the coast are incredible, but don't expect to have a great snorkeling experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Wildlife Night Walk in Sukia Park

Manuel Antonio

Our guide had an incredible ability to find creatures in the dark. So worth doing this type of walk in the forest.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Farm Experience

Arenal/La Fortuna

The young lady that was our guide was very engaging and did an amazing job.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Our guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to talk with.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline

Arenal/La Fortuna

Once in a lifetime experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had the most amazing trip to Chile, thanks to all the planning by Riwal and Tamer on Kimkim. I told Tamer what we wanted to do, and Riwal assisted in creating the itinerary. After a few changes, we had a great 10 day trip planned. Everything was set up for us, including transportation, activities, and lodging. Riwal was in constant contact while we were there, which gave us a sense of security if something went wrong. Jose was our guide in at the beginning of our trip and he was the absolute best! We visited wineries, went on a city tour, food tour, and were treated to a very nice picnic with a beautiful view of the city and the mountains. After that we stayed at Cascada de Animas and really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the Andes. The resort is beautiful and offers so many great activities. Fanny was a great guide on the waterfall hike. Horseback riding was also an amazing experience. After that we traveled to the coast and stayed in Vina Del Mar. The ocean is beautiful and we got to experience the culture during city and food tours of both Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso. Cris and Grex guided us through the cities, and we learned so much about the history of the port cities. Overall, Chile is a warm, welcoming, beautiful country with amazing food and wine. Kimkim did a great job putting this trip together and making it so simple. I highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Diego de Almagro Viña del Mar

Viña del Mar

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cascada de las Animas

San Alfonso

Such a unique, peaceful, beautiful place to stay.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy

Santiago

Great location, clean, amazing breakfast, and a beautiful roof top restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Lots of places to walk to and very safe.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Valparaiso and Viña del Mar City Tour - Wine Tasting at Casablanca Valley - Transfer to Santiago

Chile

The city tours were so interesting, and we learned a lot. Stopping at wineries on our way back to Santiago was wonderful. We had a delicious lunch at one of them.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Relax in a swimming pool next to the Maipo River - Maipo Valley

Chile

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Gastronomic Route

Chile

We did a Gastronomic Route in Valparaiso, not Vina Del Mar. But we got to taste ceviche by the sea, check out the food markets, and try different types of empanadas.

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Adventure Day at Maipo Valley - Waterfalls, Adrenaline & More!

Chile

Beautiful place!! The scenery, the activities, the lodge, the food, and the friendly staff made this one of our favorites of the trip.

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Private Wine Tour - Maipo Valley - Santa Rita

Chile

Great tour, beautiful winery, and very good wine. Jose made us reservations at the restaurant for lunch and we were so glad he did.

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Visit Undurraga Vineyard - Wine Tasting Private tour

Santiago

Undurraga was our favorite winery tour, there is so much history and delicious wine.

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Our english speaking tour guide was great, she knew so much and was very welcoming and friendly.

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Jose continued to provide top notch service

Full Day visit to Colchagua Valley & MontGras Winery.

Santiago

Montgras was one of our favorite wineries we visited. We had a one on one tasting that taught us how to properly taste wine.

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Very knowledgeable and passionate about their wine. Jose made reservations for us at a beautiful restaurant at Montes Winery, and it was beautiful and delicious.

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Chilean Food Tour & Picnic with a View of Santiago

Santiago

Jose was the absolute best guide! He taught us so much, made us feel safe, and went the extra mile for us the enjoy this experience.

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Food

The food in Chile is so delicious and such great quality.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Having our on tour guide was so nice, he made the language barrier a non issue and we learned so much from Jose.

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Not sure where to begin - from the first interactions with Megan (Wanderlust Voyages) for booking this vacation to the last day of the trip - everything was impeccably planned and executed. Morocco is a "haunting" country where "new age" vibrancy (think Casablanca, Marrakech) meets "old age" charm (think Merzouga/Sand dunes/Atlas mountains). We had a fantastic 11-day trip - right from the airport pickup (Tangier) to the last day drop off at Casablanca - everything was fantastic. Our tour driver, Hassan, was a phenomenal young bloke who knew the country well! The entire roadmap, as planned, was perfect! The Riads (hotels), food, tour guides, stops along the way as planned along with all the experiences (especially the local New Year's Eve immersion at a local restaurant/bar - Malak Emeraude) were absolutely memorable! We had a few small hiccups along the way, but they were quickly resolved via the ever-so-responsive, Sara Z., who it seems, never sleeps! - so a huge thank you to her! The Wanderlust team has been incredibly responsive and for us that was a big deal - timely, prompt and professional communication all along. I would highly recommend Megan L./Wanderlust Voyages for your next Morocco trip!