Kimkim Trip Reviews

If you want high quality service in a beautiful hotel, this is it. Communication is amazing and they are willing to help with guest questions and requests.

The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok was nice on the inside, but the surrounding area was not very interesting and heavily trafficked.

The 5 Islands Sunset Cruise was a standout experience. The tour was top-notch with exceptional professionalism and friendly service. The guides spoke both English and Spanish, making communication easy. The entire experience was well-organized and enjoyable, making it a highlight of the trip.

Shopping at Bangkok's Chatuchak Market was interesting for the cultural experience, given its massive size and variety. However, for someone who isn't a big shopper, it became repetitive over time. While enjoyable, it's something I would reconsider doing next time.

Bangkok's Temples Tour was a fantastic experience, thanks largely to our guide who was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. She allowed us flexibility in exploring and was supportive without being pushy. Her excellent English skills made communication a breeze.

The thermal pools were awesome. Never crowded- no fighting for space or chairs. The hotel staff were sooooo wonderful. Eager to please and assist with anything; they all seemed genuinely appreciative of their guests being there. The breakfast buffet was like nothing you would find in the USA. Highest quality fruits and vegetables, cheeses, made to order omelettes, Costa Rican, coffee, as well as some American favorites, like bacon, eggs, and pancakes.

The location was the best part. Most unbelievable views of the Pacific Ocean, the mountains and the beach. Indescribable. The front desk staff, however, or not the best. They seemed annoyed by questions and small requests. There were a few exceptions. For example, the upstairs bartender was very friendly, and one or two of the waiters were.

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great while we were there so we couldn't see the volcano. The guide, however, was excellent. Mariano. Very experienced and knowledgeable great personality. Funny.

Our tour guide was GG (a nickname, not sure what his full name was) and he was excellent. Patient, knowledgeable, humorous. And the fresh brewed coffee was spectacular. This was such an informative and educational tour. I never expected to learn so much about coffee. I was wrong on so many things I thought I knew about coffee!

Our tour guide, Olman, was excellent. He knew all the ins and outs of spotting wild life. He is clearly an expert in his field and had a passion for his work. Because he had a such a high-quality spotting scope we did not even need our binoculars. He was able to take expert quality pictures for us.

Fun! The sunset was unbelievable. The dolphins, the swimming, the diving and going down the high, steep slides. Made me feel like a kid again.

A bit high end corporate, but executed well. The pool was the best for jet lag -- swimming at dawn with the birds is a great way to start a trip! Layout of the hotel took a couple days to understand because of the multiple buildings, but great quality and service overall.

Possibly my favorite hotel in the world. The colonial feel with the modern updates create a great sense of place. Service, the pool, the breakfast and dinner by the pond were all memorable.

Food was fantastic -- the breakfast was always an event and even a light dinner was special. The modern design was not exactly Chiang Mai, but it was on the other side of the river and away from the traffic. The pool was nice and bedroom was large.

We had a great suite overlooking the lake. A great sense of old time French interiors and a nice roof deck.

The food and the pool were excellent. Breakfast was especially good and the special dinner event was fun.

A great sampling of Laotian cuisine mixed with some modern mixed drinks and emerging restaurant trends.

Interesting glimpse into Laos history and great for any student of culture and Buddhism.

This was out third time taking the vespa ride though Hanoi. Exhilarating and unique look at the city.

The experience of feeding the elephants and then walking through the jungle with them was totally worth it. The road to get there from LP was a disaster though -- slow and painful. Hopefully they can address this in the near future. Just be sure to get picked up on time to get there when the event starts.

The Monk Chat was life changing. We are advanced meditators and were able to get 1:1 time with the head monk for about an hour. The rest of the group went into an intro class in another room. The time and patience KayKay took with us was priceless.

This was the only disappointment of the trip. It was over touristed and the fish were not that interesting. There were so many people on the island that there was barely a bit of sand to sit on before we could go home. A long way to go in a jolting speedboat to end up with 10 other boats filled with people. They need to figure this out before they destroy such a beautiful spot. People and food were great, but they need to ramp back the number of boats allowed at one time.

A bit early to get up, but it was ideal to skip the long lines of tourists. Quiet and beautiful, it was lovely to have a guide to explain everything.

It was great to see all the crafts up close and try our hand at lacquerware. We bought a few small things to remind us of the trip

A bit far outside Chiang Mai at rush hour, but worth it once you get there. A lovely location to get educated about growing the ingredients, Thai food and culture. Cooking was fun and the food was delicious -- they have this one down.

The guided trip through all the historical sites was definitely worth it.

The food was fantastic and served in unique locations.

The insight and journey through the hidden parts of Bangkok was fascinating.

Waterfalls and lunch were epic

Great insider look at the back alleys of Hanoi. It was a great cultural experience and a fascinating walk.

Local hosts and good food!

The service, location and food were all excellent! Would highly recommend staying here!

Coolest place ever! It was our first PurePod experience and we absolutely loved it! They had provisioned us with breakfast and dinner as well and they were delicious!

Loved this hotel and setting! Beautiful views overlooking Lake Rotorua and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Added bonus was their adorable mini ponies and donkeys!!

Such a perfect way to start our trip and such pretty views of the city and surrounding areas!

Such an interactive and fun evening!

Sadly we had a lot of rain while we were out on the peninsula, but did have a great time on the train ride and shopping around town.

This was such a fun evening despite the rain! The caves are so beautiful!

Wow, so worth doing as the views from the helicopter were so gorgeous!!!!

Really enjoyed learning more about Kiwi birds and seeing them!

The Solaria Nishitetsu is a hotel chain that you cant go wrong with. Accessibility is good to public transportation. Rooms are super clean and have sufficient space for solo travellers

Again Solaria Nishitetsu, you cant go wrong with this choice

The hotel is easily accessible from the Train station and located at the main bus terminal, ease of access around the City. You can also walk about maximum 20 minutes to core food and nightlife areas

Very very easy to access as its just infront of Kumamoto station. The rooms are super nice similar to Solaria Nishitetsu series. They have a public bath for guests to use. but with that being said, your room doesnt have a bathtub for you to soak privately

The name is quite royal but the place is alright. The rooms are quite small. Luggage wise you will need to have a think fo where to set up. It is abit of walking distance from Hiroshima Station but with that, reasonably price. TV options are its weakpoint when you are chilling. Not much channels and also the VOD card is more for... special viewings...

This is my most favourite hotel in Namba. If you are staying in Namba, this is a good place to stay especially for anime fans

Had Jyo for my guide. she is a vert smart guide and knowledgeable. And she had good planning for the flow of the itinerary

A great day trip here. Loving the peace and zen fo the park and some understanding on the history of the bobing

Sakurajima and Sengan-en and ending with the sunset at Shiroyama. Amazing planning by Eve

this is a definite must for first timers. To try all types of food. And with the friendly company of Kensuke. Its great

Hiro was a great guide and has excellent english to guide

Miyazaki was almost perfect. What was lacking is the realization that public transport intervals are horrendous. But Aoshima and Udo Shrine are definitely breathtaking places

Takachiho Gorge and Amanoyasugawara are great sights to go to. Couldn't go to Mt Aso but its weather and road conditions and also accident so it cant be helped

Great Service, good locationand quick check in process. Amazing buffet breakfast but can be busy on the weekend.

Small boutique hotel. Comfortable room which included a fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. Quiet location with views of the beach. Nice breakfast in the morning. During our visit, the restaurant was undergoing a change in management so they were only serving the included breakfast but there are lots of places to eat out or you can buy food at the supermarket.

Learned a lot about the history of the construction of the opera house and the unique material and engineering that was used.

Unfortunately, the tour was cancelled due to cloudy skies but the costs were reimbursed quickly.

Unfortunately, the company that was supposed to pick us up that morning failed to show up because they made an error in the date. However, it was probably for the better as the area was hit by torrential rains and strong winds. We learned later that the cable car ride and train ride were cancelled that day because of the inclement weather. After a quick Whatsapp message to Vicky, everything was sorted and a refund was issued.

Up at 4:45 a.m. so as to arrive at Uluru before sunrise to avoid the heat.

The bus takes you to a plateau overlooking the plain below with a view of the Field of Lights with Uluru in the background. We were servered canapes and finger food with choice of beer or wine. As the sun set, the led lights began to glow. When darkness fell, we followed the lighted path to walk among the sea lights. The seating was on a narrow bench so we had to balance our food and drink on our laps. Would be better to have a picnic table to sit around. There is a more expensive version of this tour that features a more extensive choice of foods and drink but I don't think it's worth the extra cost. Read mixed reviews of the meal experience. It was very windy on the night we went so hang onto your hats. Even my backpack wad blown away.

The tour starts at a viewing platform to watch the sunrise over Uluru, then a drive to the base of Kata Tjuta. The guide explained the geological process that created both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Then we hiked up the trail to a canyon between two of the largest outcroppings

Interesting and informative walking tour with our guide who was very knowledgeable and humourous. We were the only couple on the tour so we had a great experience.

Enjoyed the 2 hour sail to and from the reef. Those who took part in the snorkling at the reef saw lots of coral and sea creatures. All the swimmers were provided with wetsuits to protect against possible jelly fish stings. Spent a couple of hours or more at the reef and had a ride in a tender to a small sand spit.

The first stop was at a wildlife park where we were able enter before the official opening. Got to spend time up close to the koalas, petthem and get a picture. Lots of kangaroos hopping about. Caught a glimse of a Tasmanian devil in its enclosure. Passed by the Sea Cliff Bridge and then stopped by Bulli Beach for a very filling lunch. There was an opportunity to go for a quick swim in the ocean if you wanted to. After lunch we headed inland to the mountains to the Yarunga Gorge for a short hike to Fitzroy Falls Lookoff. The final stop of the day was a wine tasting with a flight of 5 different wines as well as breads, cheeeses and finger food. Then a long drive back to Sydney

Guide was veryknowledgeable about the native plants and animals in Australia

Beautiful trail by pool with hot springs. Lovely breakfast spot overlooking the Arenal Volcano. We loved the location and pool areas were lovely. Great pizza!

Most beautiful view of the beach from open-air breakfast area. Quiet beach - much better than the beach in Coco. Rooms were large with a nice sitting area overlooking the pool.

Really nice hike and learning about the area. Wish the rain would have given us a break so we could have seen the whole volcano, but still worth doing in the rain.

The two women who lead the tour of the farm were knowledgeable and passionate about organic farming.

We got to see a monkey, sloth, toucan and caymen (alligators). Beautiful to see the scenery on the water. Mariono was a great guide.

I was not sure what to expect, but this was way cooler than I was expecting. Our guide, JP, was amazing. I am not sure how he found all of those small frogs, snakes and spiders.

One of my favorite tours in the Arenal area. Just beautiful to walk among the canopy on solid ground or on the bridges. Mariano shared many details of what we were seeing. I have a fear of heights, but did not feel scared on the bridges as there is a railing to hold onto.

It was a three hour drive and our driver shared many stories about what we were seeing. It seemed more like a necessary drive with good information versus a tour. Mariano selected a beautiful spot for lunch for us by a river.

Beautiful trip on a sailing ship to a snorkeling area, beach and water caves.

The staff are friendly, location looks good, quiet, safe

This is a beautifully restored Kasbah perched on a hill overlooking the valley. You will see the sunrise in your balcony. and the Snowy Atlas mountain on the rooftop. Home cooked meal.

This is fantastic, because this reminded me of my childhood living in village back in the Philippines. Going to the local butcher buying meat, to the market indoor and outdoor, bakery, the sound of people in the market, walking in the fields and of course the delicious home cooking by our tour manager (Omar's mother) at their home.

Liked the rooftop restaurant.

Really liked the accommodations, staff and food.

So much character!!

Great place - beautiful rooftop restaurant/bar.

We really loved our stay here.

Excellent staff, room and pool.

Loved this activity so much. Our hosts were wonderful and our guide was excellent.

This was a good day - nice to get out of the city and see the countryside. Really good guide too.

Loved our guide. Temples were amazing

Really fun. Interesting food! Again, loved our guide Phirob.

Our guide T was very helpful on our first day there.

Great guide, super fun group. We really had a great day.

Especially liked the Ho Chi Minh complex and Hoa Lo Prison Museum

Really liked our guide on this excursion.

Boarding and disembarking were fine. Cave excursion was okay. Ha Long Bay is beautiful, but you're basically looking at a bunch of other cruise ships. Also, the water was visibly polluted so swimming was out of the question. We did appreciate the ship we were on - very nice.

Our guide was very knowledgeable, but we had to cut this tour short because of illness.

Our guide was a last-minute replacement for the original guide assigned. He was underwhelming. We all had problems understanding him and he was a bit disorganized. Very sweet though. The Imperial Palace and the War Remnants Museum were the best parts of the tour.

Great guide - fun half day tour.

Very interesting half day tour!

Great snorkeling and fun fishing. The meal was yummy too. This excursion was a bit different than how it was described.

Our favorite hotel of the trip. Service, food and accommodations were superb

LOVED this hotel. Views were incredible. Make sure to use the bug deterrent thing on the wall, though, if you're going to keep your windows open!

Excellent breakfast, centrally located, perfect home-base for a few days in Athens!

Great tour, considering how crowded this area of Athens is! Very informative, great guide, good equipment so we could hear.

Tour guide was wonderful - love how the tour was so individualized and took us to lots of unique locations all across Tinos. One of my favorite parts of our Greece trip.

Great tour - Maria was a lovely guide! I was a little bummed that our itinerary had initially included Oja but then the tour didn't go there - but regardless, we still had a fantastic time on this tour! Highly recommend.

Fotis was a lovely guide, we learned a lot about local food and liquors - such a fun start to our Athens visit!

I thought this was a good tour. However, such a large group was a bit trickier to navigate. And Naxos is so small that we ended up visiting several places that I had already visited in my first day of sightseeing the area.

Great place, enjoyed the hot springs, ziplining, and food was amazing.

Great location, right at the beach.

Beautiful area. It was peaceful and serene. Staff very friendly

Great hike, saw lots of birds and enjoyed our guide, Oskar.

Super fun, our guides were amazing, fun, and full of life

Andy was so well educated on the plants, area, and animals. We learned so much from him. We even had lunch with him at the end.

One of the top food experiences EVER. Beautiful, food amazing, our waiting was amazing.

Really fun, great food, great staff.

Lovely, quiet spot on a pear farm. It’s warm and charming with a beautiful view. Hosts are attentive and kind.

Loved this location, views, and walkability to everything!

We had a lovely stay in the purepod once we found it. The instructions to find it from where you part need to be updated as we had a hard time finding it for a bit. There is no sign for the car park as listed in the instructions and the directions for the track point you downhill when you really need to go uphill. The track should itself is overgrown to chin height so we were covered in grasses and very itchy by the time we found our way to the purepod itself. There was also a cannon (for birds in the vineyard is my guess) going off every few minutes until 9pm and starting again at 6am which makes the environment slightly less tranquil. The purepod itself is a dream, the food was amazing, and we had a lovely night, just a few details that were a surprise disappointment.

Lovely stay! A bit busy and crowded but overall wonderful location, walkable, and the laundry was really nice to have.

Loved the walkability to anywhere! Centrally located but away from the crowds and so quiet.