Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip to Costa Rica was an absolute dream come true, all thanks to the outstanding planning and support provided by Serendipity Adventures through the KimKim platform. From start to finish, their team ensured that every detail was perfectly tailored to our needs, and their expertise made our experience nothing short of extraordinary.

A special shoutout goes to Bryan, Nancy, and Wilman from Serendipity Adventures. Bryan and Nancy did an incredible job organizing an itinerary that captured the very best of Costa Rica—combining breathtaking natural beauty, thrilling activities, and cultural immersion. Every recommendation and arrangement felt thoughtful and personal, making us feel like valued guests rather than just tourists.

Wilman, our go-to guy during the trip, went above and beyond to make our journey smooth, fun, and memorable. His dedication to ensuring we had the best time was unparalleled.
Serendipity’s meticulous planning ensured we could relax and immerse ourselves in Costa Rica's magic without a single worry.

We’re deeply grateful to Serendipity Adventures and KimKim for creating an unforgettable journey. If you’re looking for an adventure that’s perfectly curated, filled with personalized touches, and guided by the most wonderful people, we wholeheartedly recommend them!

Pura Vida! 🌴✨

My family and I enjoyed many parts of our trip to Morocco beginning with the original city center in Rabat, the Andalusian Gardens and Chellah Necropolis.
Charif, a licensed tour guide, a very welcome addition to our tour joined us in Fes. The Roman ruins of Volubilis , tour of Fes and dining experience with a local family in Fes were both interesting and valued experiences. We did not have the dining experience at L'Amandier Palais Faraj.

The Tiziri Luxury Camp was a unique and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Staff there were cheerful and helpful but it would have been an asset to have Charif with us (there were no accomondations available for him) .

Marrakesh was an interesting city and the Secret Gardens were delightful. The food tour coming at the end of our trip was less interesting as it consisted almost enrtirely (snails excepted) of items we had sampled many times before. The dinner at the end of the food tour was up two steep flights of stairs to a mediocre setting where we were served the poorest meats of the trip - dry and overcooked.

The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable, an experience in and of themselves.

I will take some responsibility for not being explicit enough regarding my limitations but I see no indication that Said read or took seriously any of my requests or comments as we planned this trip. His description of Rachid as a driver guide who could provide us with knowledge of sites, culture and history was frankly preposterous. He did add Charif on Day 3 and we all appreciated his expertise.

The pacing of the trip was not good with too many hours riding in the van and not enough time to explore the sites we were in. Said's travel time estimates were universally off. This was epitomized by the trip to Chefchouen where we arrived at 8:00 PM and the hotel was still a 1/2 mile steep climb from the street (I got a ride with the luggage but the rest hiked it). The itinerary showed a number of interesting sites but no time to see any of them. We delayed our departure the next morning to noon but there were only two people of the group willing and able to hike up and down that mountainside. I would eliminate that stop from the itinerary unless it was a two night stay and although the hotel was lovely and the staff wonderful it was not an appropriate choice for us.

The Casablanca Hotel and Merzouga were the only sites where we were transported to the entrance; several other hotels involved walking 5-10 minutes from the van to the accommodation. A statement by Said that the van would be available at all times, even during walking tours proved quite inaccurate. There were many place the van simply couldn't go. On the last day my daughter and I got a ride from the Secret Gardens to the van via a motorbike cab, a welcome accommodation I would gladly have paid for during the entire tour.

I expected to sit by at points during the tour as I recognize my limitations but it was disappointing to realize that Said didn't attend to that or our desire for a competent tour guide from the onset.

None of these criticisms is meant to indicate that the trip was a bust for I did enjoy seeing this beautiful country with my family that had been on my wish list for some time. I'm sure most or all of them would rate the experience highly and I invite you to ask them directly. Their perspective is certainly different from mine. I know we all appreciated Charif.

Morocco is truly a magical place. The magic we experienced was carefully and thoughtfully planned by Majid and perfectly delivered by our driver/spirit guide/new family member Mouad. From the initial itinerary planning through the all-too-soon drop off at the airport to return home, our every request and interest was catered to. We cannot thank Majid and Mouad enough for sharing their country, culture, history, homes, and most of all themselves with us.
Majid crafted a perfectly tailored experience based on our requests. He did this quickly, affordably, and with great communication. He included every highlight we dreamed our Moroccan trip could include: the narrow ancient streets of the Medina in Fes, the other worldly dunes of the Sahara on camel back, the awe inspiring mosque in Casablanca, the frenetic square in Marrakech, and so much more. The best highlight though was our private driver Mouad. Not only did he work incredibly hard as our driver (getting us to our destinations safely, comfortably, and calmly), but he truly went above and beyond making stops along the way to share hidden gems, teaching us about life in Morocco, looking out for our safety and comfort, and even inviting us to his family home in the desert. He anticipated our needs (snacks!) and comfort making adjustments on the fly. For example, he anticipated that we would be too cold in our luxury desert tent (January nights get very cold in the desert) and was able to secure us accommodations in a sister luxury hotel for the evening. Speaking of which, the Sahara is an absolute must part of a trip to Morocco and we recommend giving yourself a few days in the area to experience as much as you can.
We would absolutely go back to Morocco, and if that opportunity arises, we will absolutely be calling Majid and Mouad again.

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah du Toubkal

lmlil

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

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Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

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Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 3 PM Session

Marrakesh

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

Guided Hike in Imlil Valley

Imlil

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Alnif

Morocco

4WD Dunes Tour & Sandboarding

Merzouga

Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

Fes Food Tour

Fes

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

This trip was a much needed trip for us and Tiago really listened to us and made it truly memorable.
We got a very deep understanding of Portuguese history and Tiago made it come alive for us. Other than the usual sights we saw, he also took us to the Benfica and sporting stadiums that made the trip more personal for us. And last but not least …. He took us to the best places to eat and we had the most amazing variety of Portuguese food. We enjoyed it so much, one of the fist things we did when we got back was google, “best Portuguese food near us”
Loved every moment of our time in Lisbon and Porto and all the places we saw in between.

Hotel Reviews

Jardim da Batalha Boutique Hotel by Shiadu

Porto

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Had a garden and you got home made cookies in the front desk

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Close to everything in town.

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So helpful and extremely nice.

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Large rooms and everything was clean.

Empire Marquês Hotel

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Walking distance to a lot of places.

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Activity Reviews

Port Wine Tasting Tour

Porto

The guide was very knowledgeable… but spoke too fast to understand her.

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Explore Porto (Half-Day Guided Walking Tour)

Porto

Porto is such a vibrant city… was really nice to see it on foot. We crossed bridges, went in boats and even took the cable car! Was a great experience

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Óbidos visit

Portugal

I loved óbidos. Such a cute little town. It was like being in a fairy tale. The cherry wine in chocolate cups…. So fun.

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Guided Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

We saw everything in one day…. And more!! Tiago is an amazing guide.

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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit

Portugal

We started by meeting Tiago and got going! It was so fun and beautiful and enjoyable.

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Sunset Cruise of Lisbon

Lisbon

Was the first thing we did in Lisbon… and it was a great way to get to know the city and enjoy the easy going trip

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This trip was actually to Sri Lanka --

Jay and his crew at Bespoke India Holidays put together another wonder trip. They are easy to work with -- tell them what you are interested in and they can make it happen, including things like what you are interested in, but did not know about.

Ngima and his team organised a magnificent trip for us allowing us to see the highlights of Nepal as casual trekkers/adventures.

With a mixture of well-trodden paths and roads less traveled from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the foothills of the Annapurna to the jungle of Chitwan and the amazing geography and culture in between - it was a trip for people of all ages and abilities.

Always looked after and shown the best places by our super experienced guide Furo Sonom Sherpa with plenty of freedom to explore the city or countryside on down days - if you're looking for a guided trip in Nepal or your not the most confident overseas traveler, this is the way to go.

Ngima was so patient and flexible and making our trip a reality and does everything with a personal touch.
You cannot put a foot wrong in Nepal with this mob :)

A wonderful trip to Mexico was brought to life by the stellar organisational efforts of Javier and the team at Rutopia. Javier was the chief planning architect of our trip and spent a lot of time on watsapp calls and messages curating the ideal itinerary for us. His passion and enthusiasm for sharing the sights of his country rubbed off on us and we were able to maximise our time and enjoyment during our stay. Eduardo was our go-to contact person and very prompt in checking in with us daily to see how were going and if we needed help with anything.
The chief highlights for us were seeing Chichenitza and the pyramid at Uxmal, up close and personal. We loved visiting the Xcaret theme park and enjoyed the show immensely. Snorkelling off Isla Mujeres, strolling down Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen , drinking Margaritas in Tulum and relishing Marquesitas in Bacalar were other standouts for us. We also enjoyed the culinary experiences in Yalcoba with a Mayan family and the cooking class courtesy of Lina's Mexican Kitchen.
We had a memorable time in the Yucatan peninsula and hopefully we can visit again in future and see the other parts of Mexico.
Muchas Gracias :)

Liz Neal was absolutely amazing to work with. Her organization, expertise & detail created the opportunity for a trip of a lifetime!

Highlights included:
- Waiheke Island Hop on Hop Off Bus
- Rotorua Glow Work Kayak
- Mt Tarawera Crater Walk
- Maori Dining Experience
- Pohue Purepod
- Lake Tekapo
- Cass Valley 4WD Tour
- Mt Cook; Glacier Boat Trip & Helicopter
- Queenstown; Funyak River Safari
- Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel

Natadola, Fiji

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The Rees Hotel

Queenstown

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The Hermitage Hotel

Mount Cook Village

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Grand Suites

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PurePod

Pohue

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Regent of Rotorua

Rotorua

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M Social

Auckland

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Activity Reviews

Skyline Gondola Ride

Queenstown (NZ)

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Navigator Overnight Cruise Return ex Zqn - Private Cabin. Includes Dinner & Full Breakfast

New Zealand

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Garden Onsen Outdoor Soak (From 5pm) 1 hour -

Queenstown (NZ)

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Full-Day Jet-Boat Adventure & Funyak River Safari

Queenstown (NZ)

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Mt Cook & The Glaciers

New Zealand

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Glacier Boat Trip -

Aoraki / Mount Cook Village

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Half Day Cass Valley 4WD Backcountry tour

Lake Tekapo

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Spend the night at your offgrid glass cabin

New Zealand

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Tu Te Ra - Maori Cultural Dining Experience

Rotorua

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Half Day Mt Tarawera Crater Walk Experience Morning

Rotorua

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Twilight Glow Worm Kayak Experience - 3 hour guided

Rotorua

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Auckland to Rotorua visiting Hobbiton with lunch

Auckland

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The entire trip was great. It was well planned an well executed. We enjoyed every activity. We also had great service. Every pickup was on time. We will definitely use Kim Kim again. Great job by Cami to set it up and Ana for making it happen.

The Trips were well organized. I just don’t know why all the entrance fees were not inclusive. The Tour Guide Alex has a great Knowledge
and has Done a good Job.
The Radisson Hotel is in a very loud area.

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Hotel Casa Sakiwa

Machachi

I have made a Review on Trip Advisor

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Hotsprings in Termas de Papallacta

Ecuador

We had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica, and Gustavo was knowledgeable and patient as we worked out an itinerary to work with teens, parents and grandma. Kimkim was quick to respond when we had in country questions about booked activities and any issue was resolved quickly.

We enjoyed the guided nature tours we took in all locations, having a guide really ensured you got to see the animals, birds and insects.

We spent on afternoon ziplining and walking on hanging bridges. If people in your party are doing the ziplining I would recommend that you not also book the gondola ride too, as you take it up to get to the start of the pipeline, had we known this we would not have booked separately the gondola ride.

We choose pretty basic accommodations which met our needs. We had one issue with stinging insects in Monte Verde getting into the cabin and had to prompt the staff twice to deal with the matter. We also had a issue with a rodent in our hotel in Manuel Antonio, built of shipping containers, and the hotel did move us to another room. The location however was excellent, right at the entrance to the National Park!

All our drivers between locations were excellent!

We had a memorable trip and would love to visit Costa Rica again. We have recommended KimKim to several friends and colleagues who are considering upcoming trip in different locations around the world. We will certainly be using KimKim services in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

San José

Great location for exploring the city. Comfortable rooms and good breakfast. They have a restaurant on the roof too which has a nice view.

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El Faro Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio

The hotel is up a very steep hill! The views out over the ocean are amazing. The location is great, on the edge of the National Park and 5 minutes to the beach and 1-2 minutes walk to several restaurants. Rooms are small and basic, and the Beds were not comfortable, and the AC unit drips water on your head at night. You have to watch for the monkeys that will try and get in your room, have no food unattended outside.

Authenticity & Character

Lots of character being built from shipping containers.

Location

One of the best locations for view and proximity to things

Staff

Were polite. There are no phones in rooms so you have to use an app to contact them if you have any issues

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Beds are not comfortable, and we had a rodent in one of our rooms that was eating the creamer packets behind the mini fridge in the night. We had thought it was a lizard but discovered after a few days it was a rodent...

Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines

Monteverde Costa Rica

The cabins are cute and located in the forest. We had some issues communicating with the staff over stinging insects entering the cabin from the roof. It was eventually sorted. They have greenhouses on site which apparently you can purchase salad items from. However, after hiking up to the greenhouses we could find no one to help us and it did not look like you could help yourself in anyway, certainly not any direction for guests. The hotel is in a good location and you can walk the 15 minutes to town. There is a steep hill on the walk.

Authenticity & Character

Plenty of character, nice cabins in a lovely location. They are self catering.

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Friendliness and prompt attention to issues raised by guests

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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport

San Jose

Staff were friendly and helpful. We arrived into the country late due to a delayed flight and they got us into our rooms quickly. Breakfast the next morning was a good choice for a buffet. The staff observed that I was interested in some of the fresh fruit that had not been cut up (mangos etc) so I did not select the items. However, the staff came to our table with a plate of cut up prepared mango for us along with other fruits we had never tasted.

Authenticity & Character

Nothing, it is perfect for a hotel close to an airport

Location

Super close to the airport

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Arenal Paraíso Resort, Spa & Hot Springs

La Fortuna

Great Breakfast buffet and lovely cabins, we had ones at the back of the hotel, perfect for us as they were looking out into the jungle where we saw howler monkeys and other wildlife. The free hot spring pools on the grounds were nice to relax in. The hotel also has options for activities on site and they were able to accommodate our last minute request to zipline and horse ride. The horse riding ended up being a private session and we were taken to a river and waterfalls with a very knowledge guide.

Authenticity & Character

Cabins were clean and quiet

Location

Has own activites and hot springs

Staff

Very accommodating, especially when we booked last minute activites late one evening for the next morning.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were comfortable

Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown San José

San José

We enjoyed our day in San Jose and visited the national museum, which has a butterfly room and national history including indigenous history. We also visited the market, it is pretty crowded with narrow walk ways between stalls which can be overwhelming. I would not spend any more than 2 days max in the city, unless you want to see all the museums

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Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches

Manuel Antonio

The beaches in the park are beautiful, plenty of iguanas and monkeys.

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Private Chocolate & Night Hike Experience

Monteverde

We had a private tour and the guide was engaging for all of us. He explained the chocolate making process and we got to sample some of the best hot chocolate I have ever had. The night hike to see the wildlife was fun even in the rain! We got to see the release of a baby snake.

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TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure

Monteverde

The hanging bridges and trails make you feel you are in the canopy of the jungle. The guide was knowledgeable and pointed out things of interest. The zip lining staff were fun and engaged my teen with his little Spanish and taught him a few new phrases. I was nervous of hights and the staff put me at ease with the very easy to use system.

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We loved the experience with Kim
Kim. I do think we had a few too many stops and would have preferred more days in Raja Ampat and Ubud. The diving was fantastic and Ubud had so many things to do. I would definitely suggest including how long the travel days are and mention the traffic. It’s hard to have a 7 or 8am start time the day after a long travel day. That means being up at 5 or 6 to get dressed and have breakfast. I say this about our travel day from Raja Ampat to Yogyakarta. We left at 7am and got to our hotel at almost 10pm. I do believe that Yogyakarta should have been cut out of my itinerary but our drivers and tour guides were amazing. In fact all of our tour guides, drivers and hotels were fantastic! Amazing, actually. I am so very pleased and will highly recommend Kim Kim to friends. Pricilla was exceptional and so was Kaisa. Thanks for making our holiday amazing.

Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Nusa Dua

This hotel was very American. Lots of restaurants to choose from and they offer free shuttles to the mall and beach. Very clean and spacious rooms, the breakfast buffet was huge and the food was delicious. We spent NYE here and they had a DJ with dancing and champagne toast at midnight. I do have to give a shout out to the bar staff and entertainment staff, they all went above and beyond Excellent customer service all the way around

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection

Yogyakarta

Very charming hotel and great staff. We were here for Christmas and it was decorated so beautiful. The breakfast buffets were impressive and delicious. The bar staff were awesome and the Spa services were exceptional. Loved it!

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The Kalyana Ubud

Ubud

Gorgeous resort and friendly staff. They were out of wine and champs that was the only thing missing

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Papua Paradise Eco Resort

Papua Barat

This resort was our favorite place we stayed during our Indonesia trip. The service was 5 star. The welcome song, the food, bartender and drinks, housekeeping, dive shop and the owners made this such a special holiday for my son and I.

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Activity Reviews

Spa at Taksu Spa Ubud

Indonesia

This was a beautiful spa and we loved our services here. They also have a restaurant but we did not go. We opted for a little bar in the corner to people watch and enjoy a martini. Highly recommend spa treatment here

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Visit Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Indonesia

Cool place

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Visit Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Indonesia

Gorgeous place We really enjoyed the activities

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Go on an ATV Ride

Indonesia

We have been on a lot of ATV excursions and this by far was our favorite Must do!!

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Experience Cooking Class

Indonesia

10/10 highly recommend Great excursion We loved the farm and our cooking experience Definitely a must

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Dinner at Rama Shinta Garden Resto

Yogyakarta

Beautiful dinner Food was just average but the view was amazing

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Free Time in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta

This was a 14 hour travel day We chose to skip the rappel which was the whole reason to go to Yogyakarta. It requires an early pick up and we just needed to rest. There should have been a flight that took us from Sorong to Yogyakarta but instead we had a layover back in Jakarta which someone should have taken into account.

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Diving in Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat

Great dive shop Excellent customer service Great dive locations

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Free Time in Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat

Loved the resort

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Jakarta City Tour

Indonesia

We had a little too much jet lag to really enjoy this tour. The market was a bit narrow and scared me but with a lot of people. I chose it to do the monument tour due to the crowds as well. The temple we went to was very small and in a not so nice part of town. We’ve been to temples and this one was not impressive at all. The restaurant for lunch was nice. We chose not to sit through the puppet show. Our favorite part was New China Town and Golf Island We ended up spending our last day on Golf Island

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This was our second trip to Costa Rica with KimKim, and it didn’t disappoint! The first time, a few years ago, was just me and my husband. When we decided to take a family trip last year, Costa Rica was the obvious choice, and everyone was on board.

We traveled over Christmas with our four adult kids, my mom, and her friend, ranging in age from 21 to 75. Our travel agent, Holden at KimKim, and Wilman at Serendipity were amazing! They planned and booked everything perfectly, and even helped us with a few changes while we were there.

Amazing Hotels
The hotels were incredible. Hotel Bosque del Mar was right on the beach, but it felt like we were in the jungle. We watched monkeys swinging from the trees right outside our balcony. The rooms were beautiful—like treehouses in the jungle.

Our second hotel, Hacienda Guachipelin, was more remote and surrounded by nature, right next to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. It had an adventure center on-site, which made it easy to book activities like ziplining, horseback riding, hiking, and river tubing.

Unforgettable Activities
We had a blast on every excursion! Some highlights:

Wetlands Boat Ride and Rum Tasting at Hacienda El Viejo: We saw so many crocodiles on the boat ride, and the ranch was gorgeous. Lunch there was the perfect break before rum tasting.
Fishing Charter with Patron Ocean Experience: This was everyone’s favorite. The girls won the fishing contest with a 55–60 pound roosterfish! We also caught enough Spanish mackerel for lunch, and a beachside restaurant cooked it for us. We had so much fun we did it again on Christmas Day!
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving: We split up for this one, and everything went smoothly.
The Perfect Family Christmas
This was the perfect first family Christmas trip. We loved the mix of activities and downtime to just enjoy nature and each other.

We can’t wait to go back to Costa Rica!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín

Liberia

Loved this hotel for a variety of reasons. It was remote and in the jungle away from everything. Since we brought adult kids with us it gave us lots of down time to connect. They got to enjoy the happy hour at the bar every evening and we enjoyed all the activities we did as a group through their adventure center, including zip lining, hiking, tubing in class III and IV rapids, and horseback riding.

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A little more remote than we expected, but then again that brought a lot of additional benefits.

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Hotel Bosque del Mar

Playa Hermosa

This hotel exceed our expectations. Great location right on the beach, but the hotel was in the jungle and the rooms felt like treehouses.

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Staff was always friendly and helpful. The food was delicious.

Activity Review

Half Day - Fishing Charter

Costa Rica

Our favorite activity of the trip. So much fun we booked it again later in the trip.

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First time using a service to plan our family trip and serendipity travel in Costa Rica did not disappoint! I found them through KIMKIM and the team was awesome. They helped meet all our needs and helped make adjustments along the way as our needs changed. Highly recommend.

We were very pleased with the arrangements in the end, although it took longer than expected to finalise the itinerary given that I'd already gone through it in detail with someone from KimKim. Eduardo was extremely helpful and went beyond the call of duty when we needed to change the itinerary after we'd started the trip. He arranged a couple of tours for us in Guatemala including a trip to villages near Antigua which was really enjoyable and the Acatenango volcano hike. We found that less enjoyable as we weren't sufficiently acclimatised and I've already suggested a night at higher altitude beforehand would have helped. When one of our crossborder transfers didn't go according to plan because the drivers couldn't contact each other Eduardo apologised and made sure we were compensated. The few problems that arose were, I think, largely due to the agency in El Salvador not communicating fully with him. Most of the drivers (and vehicles) were very good although we did have issues with the guy who took us from Lanquin to Antigua, overtaking on blind bends in zero visibility due to the mist. Most of the hotels were very nice and comfortable. Hotel Guayaha in Lanquin was a bit odd - lots of potential in a vast but empty room with nowhere to even dry towels! The staff at Hotel San Buenaventura were pretty miserable, unlike everywhere else, and there was no breakfast before 8am but the hotel itself was nicely located on the lake. Finca Tatin Hotel would have been much nicer if we'd had decent weather as it is all open air.

Everything was on brief! We really enjoyed our trip to Australia and New Zealand! The hotels, tours, communications with contacts, flights was perfect! Vicky was the best Specialist! Always in contact and answering every question! We will be happy to do other trip with kimkim!

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Fable Auckland

Auckland

The room was without windows and the next door was a storage room, very noisy. The gym was a mini mini gym too…. Not to comfortable / nice.

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Laneways of Melbourne

Melbourne

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was ooutstandinggg! She knows every single córner!!

My trip was to Norway from the US. I was completely overwhelmed with work when I decided to try out Kim Kim as a worry free option to book my travel. When I received my itinerary and paid, I was still overwhelmed and basically just accepted all the pieces. It was not exactly what I had in mind when I mentioned I was pretty active and enjoyed outdoor activities and animals, but it was an intriguing itinerary so I went with it. As I got closer I realized some of the activities were impossible to get to due to flight timing. I was able to cancel one activity. I also looked up the rooms they booked me. Given how much I paid, I assumed I would be in great rooms. They were closets. I paid more to get some of them upgraded. As the days got closer I realized all the bookings were pretty standard activities that everyone does. So I started collecting the prices and the hotel room prices. I paid about twice what the cost of the activities and hotels would have been. And there was no "local flair" in anything.
I did enjoy the activities and the company was responsive as weather cancelled several activities and I was able to get some refunds. I realized 4 days in advance that no train was early enough to get me to the airport from my booked hotel and asked about canceling the room. I was told by the local company this should be fine and re-booked in a hotel closer to the airport, but when I asked about a refund I was advised that it was too short notice. So, there was some disconnect either within the local company or between them and Kimkim.
I would overall not recommend Kimkim unless you are okay with paying way above standard travel agent fees (typically 10-15%). The activities booked were all enjoyable, but I really could have booked it all myself and would not have had any trouble getting any of them even after I arrived.

Hien and the local team in Vietnam were outstanding : reactive, proactive, adapting to and solving last-minute requests, ensuring great experiences. Especially for a family of six. First time we use Kimkim, we will use again. And Hien and the local Vietnam team and their itinerary made us fall in love with the country. We will come back in the future !

We had an incredible stay in Morocco. From the early planning stages with the Kimkim team and Saïd to our arrival in the airport when we were greeted by our personal driver for the week Soufiane. He was a very kind, friendly, knowledgeable and respectful person who we felt instantly comfortable with. He seemed to know everyone wherever we stopped and had great relationships. Our tour guide in Marrakesh on the first day was very knowledgeable and friendly I can’t remember his name.
During our trip to the desert Soufiane stopped in several locations along the way to May our drive more comfortable. The guys at the Luxury Camp were so nice, the food was very good and their service outstanding. We will never forget this vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate

This was our least favorite Riad. The staff were very friendly and kind however the food was not good. This is in the middle of nowhere so there isn’t much to do here it was just an overnight stay on our way back from the desert.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Authenticity & Character

Location

Luxury camp located in the middle of the desert. Nice view of sunrise from the sand dunes.

Staff

The guys were very friendly, food was good, music and entertainment at night was very nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice touch with the heated blankets to warm you up in the cold desert nights. Heater also was very helpful and the extra blankets.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice place to stay. Was really cold but heat finally kicked in. Breakfast was nice and dinner was also very good.

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Location

Staff

Run by two brothers. They were very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very firm and heat takes a while to warm up but otherwise a nice stay

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

We loved staying at this Riad. It was wonderful. On our first day we had a really large room with views of the inner courtyard. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner that night with a Belly dancer show and singers. An unexpected experience. Everyone at the Riad was super friendly and kind. Even one of the waiters remembered that my husbands stomach was not feeling so good and offered to make him a special tea. On our return from the desert we stayed here again for one night and stayed in a smaller room above the pool area. This one was not as glamorous but everything worked well.

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Location

Well located at a close entry to the Medina

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Activity Reviews

Moroccan Hammam at Les Bains De Marrakech

Marrakesh

I had a reservation for this Hammam however at the last minute our driver took us to a different one without telling us. I felt a little uneasy about this change. It decided to just give it a chance. The Hammam we went to was Les Bains de Alhambra and it turned out to be very good service. I’m still not sure why the change was done when I had clearly requested that one.

Quality of Experience

Great massage and Hammam

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It was nice that our drivers

Transport

A Journey from Ouarzazate to Marrakech

Morocco

Uneventful ride back to Marrakesh. Our driver stopped for us in several looking points and for lunch.

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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

Parts of this journey were long and boring. The stops in some of these towns were in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do.

Quality of Experience

Food

The food in the last Riad we stayed at before leaving for Marrakesh was not very good.

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

We never got to do this. We arrived too late at the luxury camp and were never offered to do this activity.

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Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

This is a long day overall. Our driver did his best to make it more manageable by making frequent stops for bathroom, looking points, lunch, coffee etc.

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Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: Through Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou & Rose Valley

Morocco

Soufiane was an excellent driver during the entire trip.

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Day trip from Marrakech to Amizmiz Valley

Marrakesh

This day trip to the Amizmiz Valley was nice. We hiked for about 3 hours and then had lunch at a Berber home. People were all very humble and kind everywhere we went. Our guide was very nice and the meal at lunch was good!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide for the half day tour of Marrakesh was great. He was timely, professional, friendly and very flexible to our needs.

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Organizing this trip was very easy. Vicky responded quick when we had questions or wanted to adjust the itinerary.
We loved the Great Barrier reef tour and spending New Year's eve in Sydney.
Brisbane has a nice relaxed vibe which we loved, whereas Sydney is energizing and vibrant.

Hotel Reviews

Alamanda at Palm Cove by Lancemore

Palm Cove

Big rooms, suitable for family, be aware that there are only stairs going to higher level. You need to carry your own suitcases up. Reception seems not to be always attended. Rooms spacious, but not very cozy.

Authenticity & Character

Rooms are not very cozy. It's like getting an apartment and then it's up to you (reception unattended)

Location

Close to the beach

Staff

Handing over keys but that's it

Cleanliness & Comfort

No daily cleaning or making beds

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane

Lovely hotel, perfect for family with a nice view. Close to South bank. The room has a cozy feel and a nice, playful layout.

Authenticity & Character

Loads of character and cozy rooms

Location

Close to Southbank

Staff

Very friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was cleaned daily

Activity Reviews

Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour

Sydney

Impressive to see the nature reserve and especially if you go on a trail to Wentworth waterfall.

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Premium Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Australia

We were a bit disappointed only seeing 1 crocodile on the Daintree river cruise and we expected to see more about the indigenous people in Cape Tribulation. Be aware this trip involves a lot of traveling by van. We loved the place where we had lunch, very good food and lovely place.

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Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience (departs Cairns)

Australia

Wow! Definitely worth doing this cruise. Clear waters, loads of activities, also for people who don't want to go snorkeling. Food was okay. We just loved it!! Highlight of our trip!!

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Dolphin Feeding Day Cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island

Brisbane

This trip didn't meet our expectations. The snorkeling around the wrecks was nice. But there is not sufficient time on the island to do other activities (like atv, sand tobogganing etc). And then there was no dolphin feeding at all, while that's in the title of this cruise.

Classic Kuranda

Palm Cove

We loved the sky way!!! Very impressive! Wish we had taken the sky way both ways!! Train is fun, but less view.

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane River Cruise

Brisbane

Lovely place to go and see koala's and feed kangaroos.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide on the boat had lots of stories

Transport

We went by boat