Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip to the best of Morocco was terrific - a planned excursion that shared the cultural and historic highlights of Casablanca, Tanger, Fes, Desert and Marakesh! Ousamma, our driver, was the glue that held the trip together -- his flexibility to start each morning at our desired hour and get us to each of our destinations safely and knowledgeably was invaluable.

His knowledge of photogenic stops, tastes along the travel and venues was outstanding! He was a warm part of each day from luggage to check-in and all the points inbetween. Highly recommended!

Hotel Reviews

Longue Vie Hotel

Marrakech

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Le Berbere Palace

Ouarzazate

5 star property in unexpected location! Was a bright relaxing stop on a long trip between desert and Marakesh

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Best staff in our entire trip! The young men who ran the Orient were so helpful, enthusiastic and kind in making the trip memorable!

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Riad Semlalia

Fès

Beautiful riad in convenient part of the medina! Gorgeous architecture!

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Lovely location with Chefchaouen! Convenient, great food and authentic.

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Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa

Tangier

Impressive resort hotel on the beach! Beautiful rooms and spaces; great dining!

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud (Jeep Transfer to the Camp)

Morocco

Great timing between drop off and desert camp.

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Berber Pizza (Madfouna) Experience in the Sahara Desert

Merzouga

The experience was at Cafe Nora and the chef was an excellent teacher. So not exactly as billed, but still a great excursion.

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Camel Trek to Your Camp

Merzouga

Loved the camel trip! Lovely guide. Great opportunity to view sunset.

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

Nomad experience much less than expected. Saw the Nomad camp, was introduced to a resident but over in 15 minutes.

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There was no food.

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Tinerhir & Dades Valley

Morocco

Its a long drive but necessary. Our driver made the trip enjoyable acting as a guide and stopping at right spots!

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Drive from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Aït Ben Haddou

Morocco

Ait Ben Haddou is amazing - we love the archeological elements and recommend everyone go there and walk

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Sahara Sky Adventure: Explore the Stars with an Astronomer

Merzouga

Canceled

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Dine at Restaurant Gayza in Riad Fes

Fes

Didnt take

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Loved our guide again - its the guide that make it special.

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Sidecar Ride Experience in Marrakech: See the Red City in Vintage Style

Marrakesh

Didnt take - we canceled.

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Three Hour Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe

Marrakesh

Terrific chef and teacher! Well prepared and highlight of our trip. Highly recommend Maison Arabe

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Didn't take the tour.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Great tour guide - made the tour of the Fez Medina extra special! Advise everyone to use our guide - smart, friendly and a pleasure to walk alongside. Recommended restaurant worked for us!

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Loved Volubilis! Everyone should stop there.

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Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Worth seeing the village and kasbah but a bit underwhelming. Still a good first exposure to a small medina made Fes and Marakesh more comfortable.

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Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

Was surprised how much we enjoyed the geographic tour of caves and cape! Turned out to be more than expected

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Highlight of Casablanca! Amazing site inside and out!

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

Casablanca has limited historic sites but our driver made this informational and gave us an understanding of the city.

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For context, we have three school-age children: 14, 12 and 7. They are all experienced travellers and good walkers and put up with several multi-hour walking tours of cities and a multi-hour hike through the Monkey Fingers gorges. We did a small amount of crafts shopping, taking tours of leather, carpets, and skincare in Fes but spent more of our time on cultural tours of cities and sites plus some outdoors time in the gorges and desert.

Our driver, Said, was outstanding. He was positive and personable and a consistently good companion over the 9 days, making pleasant conversation or leaving us in silence as our mood warranted. He offered excellent recommendations for meals and a few sites for good views, but would enact whatever plan we wished. At every stop, from cafes to museums, he smoothed our way with his impressive linguistic skills (English, French, Arabic, Berber) and local knowledge. While we are experienced travellers, speak excellent French, and have always been on our own to date, we were grateful for his presence bridging the cultural distance and ensuring we made the most of situations and avoided mistakes.

Yassine was extremely helpful in booking the trip. We sent multiple emails back and forth refining our itinerary based on his recommendations and responses to our preferences. As we reflected on the trip during the flight home, we were pleased with the result. The accommodations ranged from good to amazing and the activities seem to have encompassed everything we wanted to do given our time constraints. No regrets ex-post.

Overall, we found the price quite reasonable given the level of service and accommodations. Restaurants were a little more expensive than we had expected. We all found the cuisine healthy and tasty, though by the end it became repetitive. One must also add the cost of frequent tipping. But these were small variations on top of the price through KimKim, which included hotels, driver, and multiple tours and which we felt was good value.

We were pleased and would recommend KimKim to others looking to travel to Morocco.

We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Farid as our private driver in Morocco. From the moment we arrived in Marrakech to our unforgettable journey out to the Sahara Desert, Farid was consistently prompt, courteous, and exceptionally professional.

He navigated busy city streets, winding mountain roads, and long desert stretches with complete confidence and skill, making every drive feel smooth, safe, and stress-free. His calm demeanor, reliability, and attention to detail immediately put us at ease. Farid was always early, impeccably organized, and thoughtful about our comfort - whether that meant adjusting stops, offering helpful local insights, or simply ensuring the ride was relaxing.

Beyond his driving skills, Farid’s kindness and warm personality truly set him apart. He was respectful, patient, and genuinely cared about making our trip special. His local knowledge enriched our experience, and his quiet professionalism made him an absolute pleasure to travel with.

If you are visiting Morocco and want a driver who is trustworthy, polished, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to excellent service, Farid is simply the best. We could not recommend him more highly and would gladly choose him again for any future trip.

Hotel Reviews

Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

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Activity Review

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had a fantastic half-day tour in Morocco with Chafik, and he was absolutely outstanding. From the very beginning, he was warm, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable, instantly making us feel comfortable and excited to explore. Chafik brought the history, culture, and daily life of Morocco to life with clear explanations, fascinating stories, and thoughtful context. He struck the perfect balance between being informative and relaxed, allowing the tour to feel immersive without ever being rushed. His deep local knowledge, professionalism, and passion for what he does were evident throughout the experience. He was attentive to our interests, patient with questions, and incredibly respectful and courteous at all times. Thanks to Chafik, we gained a much richer understanding of Morocco in just a few hours, and the tour felt both meaningful and memorable. If you are looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, personable, polished, and genuinely excellent at what he does, Chafik is an outstanding choice. We would recommend him without hesitation and would gladly tour with him again.

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If you’re thinking about going to Finland, I think you should go, and if you’re thinking about using KimKim / MonMon Travel, I think you should! I worked with Emerson & Lilla and they planned a great winter trip for my family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids ages 16, 13, and 11). They really handled organizing every step of the way (before and during the trip) and picked the best hotels, best companies / tour operators / tours, etc. They planned a better trip for my family than I could have planned alone, and it saved me a lot of time / headache to work with them to plan the trip. We spent one day in Munich on the way home and I joked to my family that I missed Lilla already. The biggest compliment I can give is that I will recommend Finland / KimKim / MonMon to my friends in real life.

Hotel Reviews

Home Hotel Jugend

Helsinki

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Arctic Light Hotel

Rovaniemi

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Northern Lights Ranch

Köngäs

Loved this hotel / glass cabin. We loved the whole trip but if forced to pick we all liked Northern Lights Ranch / Levi the best - quiet, snow, stars, etc.

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Overnight Train

I am glad we did it & I would take the overnight train to Lapland again. It was easy and an interesting travel experience for my kids. They never took an overnight train before!

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Hotel Fabian

Helsinki

I would stay here again.

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Activity Reviews

Aurora Ice Floating

Finland

Everyone thought this was a fun, interesting activity. In the end, my 11 year old daughter didn’t want to put the suit on and go in, and I didn’t force her to & it was no problem for her to stay in the kota while we did it.

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Reindeer Sleigh Ride to Ice Fishing

Rovaniemi

My 13 year old son caught one fish and the guide caught one fish but ice fishing was up there on my husband and 13 year old son’s top activities of the trip. They really liked being out on the ice with the guides and my 13 year old really liked grilling sausages on the fire out there.

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New Years Party at the SnowHotel

Rovaniemi

It turns out my family is not really in New Year’s parties. If your family wants to attend a party, I think this would be fun.

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Family Husky Safari

Finland

I’m really rating a different experience to be 4 stars and I would probably rate the kennel experience listed here as 5 stars if I had gone. Due to weather, our originally booked experience was changed and we were given the option to go with the change or cancel for a refund. Due to weather and being tired from New Year’s the night before, we opted to cancel our trip to the kennel since given the option and then at the last minute, Lilla helped us organize a shorter husky ride at Santa’s Husky Rides - the kennel’s satellite location in Santa Claus Village (at this moment I loved Lilla - they wouldn’t let me book a guaranteed time slot myself but said I could walk in, but I thought to ask Lilla if she could get them to give me a time slot and she did and arranged our transportation to / from!). I think we would have liked to go out to the kennel (and you should do it if you can!) but if you can’t - I was very thankful for Lilla’s last minute help to book the shorter ride so we could still get a taste of it.

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Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience

Rovaniemi

We all enjoyed this - great food and fun sauna experience and interesting to be in a Finnish family’s home . My 16 year old son rated this as his favorite activity of the trip!

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Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure

Levi

I always ask everyone in my family to tell me their favorite thing we did on the trip. My 11 year old daughter and I picked the snowmobile trip! None of us had ever been snowmobiling before and it was a fun and beautiful adventure. The latest my 13 year old son has said is that he liked so much he can’t pick a favorite thing, but he had listed the snowmobile trip up there as a possibility when asked earlier :)

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Aurora Tour by Van

Levi

If you really want to try your best to see the Northern Lights, I recommend that you do this tour in Levi.

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Helsinki and Suomenlinna Private Tour

Helsinki

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Federico was wonderful. Excellent advice and an amazing journey. Carlos and Alex were both great guides in Rio. The Rio Othon Reveillon beyond compare. Marcelinho in Amazonas was knowledgeable, great fun and very accommodating.

Our trip to Guatemala was exceptionally well planned and thoughtfully executed. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between culture, nature, and pace, allowing us to experience the country deeply without feeling rushed.

Highlights included Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and the incredible historical sites, all supported by knowledgeable local guides and smooth logistics throughout the journey.

A special thank you to our local specialist, Alex, who was attentive, responsive, and flexible from the planning stage through the trip itself. Even when small adjustments were needed, everything was handled quickly and professionally, which made the experience stress-free.

Overall, this was a memorable and very well-organized trip, and we would happily use Kimkim again for future travel.

Bucket list trip to see the Northern Lights was amazing with Eemil. We tracked this elusive spectacle for two nights and were able to see and photograph them briefly both nights. Reindeer Sleigh rides, Husky Sledding, Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing were also a blast! Bitter cold though at 19F below the normal cold (-21F on the coldest day) so rented clothes really helped!
Great family trip to a cute ski town!

Hotel Review

Break Sokos Hotel Levi

Levi

Nice large room and bathroom and great breakfast buffet.

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Walkable to ski slope and restaurants and shops

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Helpful for any needs

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Reindeer Adventure

Levi

Being able to feed the Reindeer and walk among them was super cool. The sleigh rides was nice but super short.

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The guides gave us the basics on how to behave near the animals and were a bit more personable at the end in the cabin but not really interactive or informative

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Small van

Overall the trip was great. We had a ton of help from Ashley and she was very responsive during the trip when we wanted to change some plans or had questions. The places to stay she helped us choose were lovely. The private rides she set up for us were very timely. My only complaint is a couple of the guided trips were not what we expected. We did an all day private Phi Phi Island trip, our guide took us to 3 Islands and did a stop at another Island. The guide was pleasant as was the crew but the places we went (except for the snorkeling) were incredibly crowded. I understand the time of year is very busy but I hoped with a private trip we would have been offered options to go somewhere away from the crowds since we didn't have specific places we wanted to see. Our Bangkok food tour was similar. We went to China town which was incredibly crowded. Again our guide was great and found us excellent food but it was so busy there were few places to sit and we could barely walk through the crowds. As it was also a private trip, we would have been happy to be told that the usual places were very busy and been given the option to go somewhere less popular. In general we were happy but, when paying extra for private excursions, we would have appreciated more flexibility and been happy to not join the biggest possible crowds in order to go the most popular places. We didn't love Ao Nang, it was pretty but super busy with people, loud music and clubs, we wished we'd stayed at Railay Bay instead. We really loved the quiet of the jungle and lake stay at Khao Sok as well as the hiking in Chiang Mai to visit the Karin people's village. We bought the most beautiful handmade scarves there for souvenirs. Our favorite meal was the one we cooked at Ya's cooking school out of Krabi!

My son and I just returned from an 8 day trip in New Zealand. We had a wonderful time and Nats did an amazing job with preparing our itinerary. He arranged all of our activities, transportation, and accommodations. When the weather intervened and a couple of activities were cancelled, Nats was quick to communicate with us and suggest alternative options. New Zealand is a wonderful country to visit if you enjoy an active trip in beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend working with Nats if you plan to visit there.

All of the guides arranged by the agency were local experts, able to provide considerable information on the native flora and fauna of the national parks we visited, but I have to give a special shoutout to our guide in Patagonia, Nacho, who was just wonderful. He made our family feel like we were his most important clients, did great photography for us, and entertained us all day. HIGHLY recommend a full day private tour with him if it can be arranged.

I also must give a shout out to Riwal. We had a few hiccups on our trip, none of which was the agency's fault, but he took care of us all along the way. He went to bat for us with the hotel when they lacked hot water for over a full day, and arranged a partial refund for the inconvenience. He was kind and generous with his time. The full team at KimKim was great.

Hotel Reviews

Iorana Hotel

Hanga Roa

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Little bit of a walk to downtown and taxis weren't always available. For food (dinner/lunch), you either have to make a reservation before noon that day or they won't have food available and you might have to walk (~15 mins) to closest restaurants on main street.

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All the staff were genuinely welcoming

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Rooms were clean, but basic.

45 by Director

Santiago

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More of a "western" style hotel vs. any Chilean character.

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Hotel Lady Florence Dixie

Puerto Natales

Hotel was undergoing renovation, which is much needed. However, they lied to the agency about hot water not being available. Said it was a "sector" issue. There was clearly construction going on and, after escalating to our agency after over 24hrs of no hot water, the agency sent a representative by in-person who confirmed not a sector issue. Because we escalated, they did have workers working on regaining hot water to our room until 2AM on Christmas Eve. In addition to the hot water issue, the ceiling of our room had clear water damage, the carpet was disgusting, beds were basic, and there was almost a 1" gap between the bottom of the room door and the floor. Patagonia is a very windy place so the wind would come through and move the shades around all night long. This "hotel" is more like a run down motel. I only hope the renovations are done properly as it could have potential, but lying to hotel guests is a complete NON-starter for me. Would never stay there again. Only positive I can give is the staff that ran the breakfast room downstairs was always welcoming.

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Hotel Bellavista

Puerto Varas

Quaint German-style hotel, right on the water. Easy walk to downtown for restaurants or shopping. Solid breakfast options in the morning. Decent WiFi.

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Only complaint is the toilet in the main bedroom was right up against the towel warmer. Bit cramped.

Activity Reviews

Half Day tour - The Seven Explorers

Easter Island

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Wished the van's A/C was a bit stronger. It was a warm day and the bus got very hot.

Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach

Easter Island

Sebastian did a great job sharing his knowledge of the history of the islands and the statues!

Good Bye Easter Island - Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Santiago.

Chile

Our driver was so sweet! She knew our luggage was too big for her car, so she arranged for a cousin to come help from across the island. Both were very welcoming and gave us a parting gift. Far more than I could expect from a transport experience.

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Kari Kari Cultural Show and Dinner

Easter Island

We had a great time at the show and dinner afterwards was delicious!

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Grey Glacier Round Trip Navigation

Chile

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Estancia La Península Full Day

Puerto Natales

High winds cancelled the activity

Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour

Chile

Torres del Paine is absolutely stunning! Even when dealing with what felt like hurricane-force winds, we just couldn't help but stand there are stare at the gorgeous surroundings.

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Nacho is the BEST!

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Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake & Osorno Volcano

Chile

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Chiloe Fauna: Ancud, Caulin & Penguins of Puñihuil

Chile

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Weather cancelled seeing the penguins

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This experience was excellent. Leo and coworkers made sure everything was taken care of once we got there. Excursions were already planned, hotel staff already informed, on ground transportation prearranged.

Hotel Reviews

Isla Amara Boutique Resort

El Nido

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The District Boracay

Boracay Island

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Belmont Hotel Manila

Pasay City

Incredible food. The best food we had all trip.

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A walk away from the airport

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Activity Reviews

El Nido via ferrata

El Nido

This was my personal favorite as I enjoy climbing more than most things. Great trek to a vista overlooking El Nido and the bay. My dad and I did both routes in 20 minutes so that was the only downside, but we were hustling because of the rain making all the metal walkways a bit dangerous. But it was great if you’re fit and up for a challenge.

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A

El Nido

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Island hopping in Boracay

Boracay

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Sunset Sailing in Boracay

Boracay

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Our family of four (including two teenagers, ages 17 and 19) had the most incredible Christmas vacation in Spain. Over nine days, we traveled through Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, and Granada, and every detail of the trip was flawlessly coordinated by Coraima and her team.

From carefully selected hotels and outstanding guided tours to seamless train tickets and transfers between cities, the itinerary was truly perfect. Communication was always fast, clear, and efficient, and any questions, changes, or services needed were handled quickly and without issue.

The tour guides and activities exceeded our expectations. One standout experience was the rooftop paella cooking class in Seville—an absolute must-do and a highlight of our entire trip.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this dream vacation everything we hoped for and more. We will cherish these memories forever.
- Jeanette Wolfson

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Casa Morisca

Granada

Probably our favorite hotel of the trip, again the location was perfect, the inner courtyard was beautiful, the staff was helpful, and the rooms were always clean. The views of the Alhambra from our balcony were particularly amazing!

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We loved hanging out with our kids on the balcony overlooking the Alhambra

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Within walking distance of Alhambra, shops and dining options

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Joya del Casco Boutique Hotel

Seville

Hotel was in a great location, beautifully decorated, and the staff are all so friendly

Authenticity & Character

Loved the balconies in the rooms

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Just minutes from the Alcazar and cathedral

Staff

So sweet and friendly upon check in

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Hotel Las Casas de la Judería

Córdoba

Loved the authentic charm of the hotel, and again the location was perfect!

Authenticity & Character

Such a pretty courtyard and rustic charm

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Just minutes from the Roman Bridge and Mosque Cathedral

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Very helpful and accomodating

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Beds were very comfortable

Room Mate Alba

Madrid

The location was perfect, the rooms were cozy and beautiful and the staff was particularly friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the rooms, so pretty

Location

We loved being just minutes away from the city center

Staff

So friendly and helpful, getting us our rooms before check in time

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Rooms were cleaned every day

Activity Reviews

Evening Flamenco Show

Granada

Perfect way to end the trip. We had great seats in the upper balcony and the music and dancing were beautiful.

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Guided Alhambra & Generalife Visit

Granada

Beautiful tour of the Alhambra! Very informative and we saw all of the highlights.

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Self-Guided Walk in Albaicín District

Granada

Self-Guided Granada Walk

Granada

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Rooftop Paella Cooking Class

Seville

Highlight of the trip!!! Fernando was amazing! The views from the balcony were incredible, we learned how to cook paella in a hands on way and it was so much fun. Music was playing and we drank sangria and the heater was on to keep up warm and the paella we made was delicious!! The kids loved this activity!

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Alcázar Palaces & Gardens Experience

Seville

Great tour of the Alcazar. We learned so much history of the region which tied in nicely from what we learned in Cordoba.

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Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk

Madrid

Beautiful park, helpful itinerary to see it all.

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Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Madrid

Our guide made the artwork come to life, she helped us see things in the paintings that we never would have seen on our own. It was great!

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Royal Palace Visit

Madrid

The guide was at the meeting point on time, gave us the history of the palace in a fun and informative way.

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Self-Guided Walk around the Historic Center

Madrid

We followed the suggestions in the itinerary and it was very helpful.

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Really enjoyed this trip! The sights, food, and activities were amazing and we want to go again! Pretty much everything went off without a hitch from arrival to departure. Monica was even able to adjust the plan halfway through to accommodate a sailboat trip.

There was a good variety of activities and the pacing was just right too. We felt like we did as much as we could while also not rushing between everything. The tour options Monika suggested felt like the best of the best, and we were provided a good selection of solo adventure options when we wanted to branch out on our own. 5 star visit for sure.

Activity Reviews

Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rotorua

This was a totally unique experience for me, I had seen the pictures of the glow worms online but that does not compare to the experience of actually seeing them in person. This tour takes you into some small caves where you get up close and personal, I think I was within inches of the glow worms at one point, and it was so cool!!! The guides were really wonderful and they all knew their stuff. Plus, the kayaking itself was pretty easy. Overall a fantastic time!

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Milford Sound - Coach, Cruise and FLY

New Zealand

Everyone said the Milford Sound was a must-see destination, and I completely agree. Our tour guide was funny and informative, and the small group size was perfect for us. The "Fly" portion was cancelled due to the wind, but being out on the boat in those same winds was one of the coolest things I've ever experienced, so it all worked out perfectly.

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Progressive Māori Dinner Tour (kai safari)

Christchurch

This was one of the coolest things we did on our whole trip. Our guide Ash was friendly, knowledgeable, and had impeccable taste. I've already recommended this tour to strangers on their way to Christchurch and to friends who aren't even planning a trip yet, it's just that good.

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We had a memorable and exciting trip overall. Our guide, Hasan, was exceptionally knowledgeable; his deep dive into the history and facts of the monuments and Pharaohs truly brought the experience to life. While the cruise was enjoyable, we found the food options to be quite repetitive and limited, especially for those who don't eat beef. However, the hot air balloon ride was a major highlight that the kids absolutely loved. It was a wonderful educational journey for the whole family.

Hotel Reviews

Baron Hotel Cairo

Cairo

Beautiful hotel with great views. Breakfast options were amazing and the service of the hotel staff was good.

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Nile Paradise

Cairo

Overall nice cruise with comfortable rooms and amenitites. Food options were very limited and repetitive for no nbeef eating. Wifi was very unsable. There were very few entertainment options on board.

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Activity Reviews

Coptic Cairo - Salah El Deen Citadel - Mohamed Ali Mosque

Cairo

Citadel and the Coptic Cairo visit was good.

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Alexandria

Cairo

The drive was comfortable, but the locations we visited were underwhelming. The museum was good but the trip to library was time wasted.

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Grand Egyptian Museum tour

Cairo

We had limited time but really enjoyed looking at the artifacts collected by archeologists

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Tour to visit Pyramids and Sphinx

Cairo

Pyramids view was amazing, would have been great if we could visit the Sphynx close by instead of just walking down the path.

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Abu Simbel Tour

Aswan

Amazing architecture and beautiful location

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Aswan

Aswan

Beautiful temples and locations. Boat ride to the Philae temple was very beautiful

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Visit Edfou temple and Kom Ombo temple

Edfu

Temple and the architecture was beautiful. but it was very crowded

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West Bank of Luxor (Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon) Sailing to Edfu

Egypt

View of the valley of kings from the hot air balloon was amazing.

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Attend Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple

Egypt

Beautiful light show

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Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor temple

Egypt

Our first experience with the ancient Egyptian monument and we were awestruck with the magnitude and the architecture skills. Light show was amazing

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We had the best experience working with Isabel to plan our trip to Puerto Rico. As a busy working mom, the idea of researching, planning, and coordinating everything felt overwhelming—and Isabel made it completely effortless.

She really took the time to understand what we were looking for, from activities that would actually excite our teens to healthy dinner options and fun, memorable adventures. Every detail felt thoughtful and aligned with our family’s needs, and it allowed us to truly relax and enjoy the trip instead of stressing over logistics.

I can’t recommend Isabel enough—especially if you love to travel but feel overwhelmed by planning it all yourself. Using kimkim and working with Isabel made the entire process easy, personalized, and enjoyable. We’re so grateful for her help and would absolutely work with her again for future trips.

Overall ... good but not great.

Booked through kimkim but local planning through Mater Travel. I am not sure exactly how the information flow goes between the two but some thoughts.

1. Our local contact Justo from Mater Travel was great. Very attentive and prompt. Great energy. Always willing to help.

2. Some gaps in our bookings which we were surprised about. I had assumed using a travel agent would have made this seamless. I think I could have organized some of this equally well just using google.

a. We happened to stumble (11 days before the trip) that an evisa was needed for Brazil part of Iguazu Falls. I would have thought our agent through kimkim would have been more proactive to tell us this. Thankfully my wife looked this up and then we feverishly submitted our documents. We would have wasted 1 day in Iguazu otherwise.

b. Our plane arrived at 10:40am after overnight flight from US to Buenos Aires. Pick up was arranged at 10:50am. Lunch experience scheduled for 12:30pm. Of course, clearing immigration and deplaning does not take 10 minutes. And we were late to our lunch by 30 min. Again ... we noticed this and not kimkim.

c. Hotel Hunidad Obelisco is a nice hotel in a very ok (being generous) street. Even our local contact Justo said that he would have to talk to the company about booking there again. Why was this a surprise for everyone? I feel like I could have booked a better location myself.

d. One of our excursions changed ... and it was never mentioned to us. Again, I guess we should have checked ... but assumed a travel agency would have proactively mentioned.

3. Iguazu was great.

4. Buenos Aires as well

5. Tigre Delta good for 24 hrs for our family.

The local lead guides in each location were amazing. They took lead in everything from the moment we arrived and recommended additional things to do, restaurants and went out of their way to be readily available for any questions we had. The best was when each of them walked us into the airport for our transfer flights and helped us navigate through the check in process, which saved us a lot of messy chaos and lost time.

The itinerary was perfect and the transportation between locations was perfect and the communication with Elena from Kim Kim was excellent!!!

We will definitely return to Kim Kim on our future travels

Hotel Review

Anjali by Syphon

What a beautiful and unique hotel! The service was amazing, the food was beautiful and tasty and the staff so kind and accommodating. I will be recommending this hotel to everyone I know traveling to Siem Reap

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Lanna Lifestyle & Cooking Experience with A Local Family with dinner

Chiang Mai

This was a lovely and authentic experience as you were invited into the home of a family. The introduction of the culture and the food we made was amazing!

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Just returned from a fantastic 8 day trip to Croatia and Slovenia starting in Zagreb, then Bled and ending with Ljubljana for the holiday season. Thank so much to the expertise and planning by Nikola. We visited the three locations each with its own beauty and were able to participate in multiple walking tours, a private cooking class and an amazing hike through the Alipine wonders of Bled. Nikola was amazing we had been planning for nearly two years and made 4 different itineraries before finalizing. Nikola was patient and kind and offered sound advice. We even had a rough start to our trip due to flight delays and missed connections but Nikola was always there ready to assist. From the hotels to the activities which were all beautiful, comfortable and in prime locations Nikola planned every thing even dinner reservations and took all the stress away from trying to navigate two countries. He placed in heart of every city which allowed us to walk around and explore with ease. We had such a wonderful time, and captured so many memories. I can't sing enough good praises for Nikola. He was wonderful and we appreciate all the work he did planning this excellent vacation for us. What a beautiful way to enter 2026!

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Penzion Berc

Bled

We stayed at a hotel in Bled, which was a fantastic experience. The hotel reminded us of a fairytale, almost like something out of the Lord of the Rings, with its charming structure and decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the location was prime, right in the center, which allowed us to walk everywhere without worrying about transportation. They provided a top-notch laundry service, too. We went out for the day, and by the time we returned, our clothes were folded and placed on our bed. It was so convenient and truly delightful.

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Time at Leisure in Bled

Bled

Our experience doing the Alpine outdoor activities was phenomenal. Even though we initially planned to go sledding, the change to an Alpine tour was perfect! We visited stunning waterfalls and a serene lake, surrounded by breathtaking winter scenery. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and made the experience even better. It was a full day with a small, friendly group, making the car rides enjoyable and the day one to remember.

My husband and I had the best time on our trip to Norway and much of it had to do with Nick, Alex, and their team from kimkim. They not only helped us plans and reserve all the fun activities on our trip, but were also available while we were in Norway. They really listen to our interests, goals, and budget for the trip and planned the best activities. We had a few cancelled and rescheduled activities due to the weather while we were there and they kept us informed and helped us process rescheduling and refunds. It was so comforting to know that they were available should we have any questions while we were on our trip. They were responsive, helpful, and overall so friendly and wonderful through the whole process. Some of our favorite memories from the trip are seeing the northern lights ( my husband's bucket list item and the reason for the trip) , and the visit to see, feed, and ride reindeer sleds as well as learn about the Sami people who herd them and share a tradition meal with them. We highly recommend kimkim and will definitely use them again on future trips!

We have just came back from our Costa Rica adventure. We have contacted kimkim because last year they helped us plan an amazing New Zealand trip. We love traveling but taking 2 little kids makes it hard for me to plan by myself and kimkim always comes through! We also had my dad join us for this trip
So we looked for something fun for all ages, literally.
We had our specialist Elena and the whole team at Serendipity Adventures make sure everything goes as smoothly as it possibly can.
Starting with planning, Elena was always available for questions or comments and made sure I’m happy every step of the way. She modified our itinerary 10 times until I felt it was the right one, location and budget combined. We also had Nancy in charge of booking our adventures and had Adria text us a few days before we left the US to introduce himself and let us know he will be available for anything we need and he was!
For the actual trip, every tour we booked came to pick us up on time, there were no hiccups.
We started at Arenal with volcanoe views and the nicest ppl. The hanging bridge was our favorite tour there, it was amazing and we all enjoyed it so so much.
We also did a sloth tour and a coffee tour (that was amazing as well)
Then we drove to the beach in Guanacaste stopping at La Leona on the way, this track was hard but the waterfall was worth it.
We arrived at Guanacaste for 4 days of resting by the pool in a beautiful resort. We had 2 scuba diving planned which was also really fun.
All in all, we all loved Costa Rica. Thank you, Serendipity Adventures for an unforgettable experience!