Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had an incredible experience working with Camille to plan our trip to Brazil. From start to finish, everything was seamless and stress-free. She was amazing to work with; responsive, thoughtful, and truly dedicated to making our trip unforgettable. Camille helped us craft an itinerary that perfectly matched what we were looking for during our first trip to Brazil. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to explore so many unique regions, including Rio, Paraty, and the Pantanal.

The Pantanal, in particular, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Seeing such an incredible variety of wildlife in their natural habitat, including jaguars in the wild, was something our family will never forget.

We would highly recommend Camille to anyone looking to plan a trip. We loved our experience so much that we’re already planning to return to Brazil again in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Pousada do Ouro

Paraty

Gorgeous boutique inn in beautiful Paraty. The hotel was quaint and beautifully kept. The location was perfect to enjoy either the beach or the stunning town.

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Pousada Caiman

Miranda

I don't have many words to describe this hotel other than exceptional! Every part of this hotel, the staff, the rooms, the food (the FOOD!), and the experiences were exquisite. It was our favourite part of the holiday, bar none.

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Miramar Hotel by Windsor

Rio de Janeiro

Perfect location if you want to be in the heart of Rio's beach scene, with easy access to both Copacabana and Ipanema! Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The rooftop pool area was incredible, the included breakfast was excellent, especially for kids, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

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Activity Review

Favela República Experience

Rio de Janeiro

Our family had an incredible experience visiting Favela República in Tavares Bastos. The walking tour was not only informative but genuinely inspiring. It gave us a deeper understanding of the community, its history, and the vibrant culture that exists beyond the stereotypes. Seeing the iconic FIFA Street court in person was amazing for our kids, but what stood out most was the authenticity of the experience and the warmth of the locals who shared their stories with us. It was beautiful to see how the community is using tourism in a positive and meaningful way. The funds generated from these tours are helping create purposeful and impactful educational opportunities and support for local youth. We didn't even feel that is was so much a tour as it was a chance to connect, learn, and contribute to something bigger. We’re incredibly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rio.

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We had a great time. The trip gave us a true flavor of the city, the neighborhoods, history and the food. Oh the food! Hugo put together a great itinerary including some things we would definitely not have considered if we had just planned it ourselves, like the Lucha Libre experience and the "tortilla crawl."

Hotel Review

Andaz Mexico City Condesa

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Activity Reviews

Discovering Teotihuacán by bike, a unique archaeological experience

Mexico City

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La Lucha Libre! An authentic México City Experience.

Mexico City

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We worked with Michelle to plan our trip to New Zealand; the trip was beyond our expectations --it was simply fabulous! We have planned most of trips in the past, but opted to use kimkim for this trip as we had no knowledge of what to visit in New Zealand. We are so happy we made this decision as we would have never been able to plan a trip with the kinds of experiences that Michelle booked for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of experiences Michelle booked for us, from visiting Doubtful Sound, to the 4 x 4 trip on a Station, to the kayak trip at the blue penguin sanctuary, to the Geo-thermal park and the experience at the Dark Sky Reserve. As fabulous as those experiences were, our absolute favorite experience was our stay at the Te Karaka Lodge. Whoa! Whoa x 10. We received such lovely pampered attention while enjoying exquisite accommodations and personalized attention from the two incredible chefs. I'm glad that you suggested that we added one more day to our trip to accommodate that extra night. The tour of the farm the next day by James, the farming manager, was informative and allowed us to better understand the life of farming professionals. That stay was THE perfect way to end our trip in your warm and beautiful country. Also, you allowed us enough free time for us to make a couple of our own side trips on our travel days; we made note of the suggested towns along the way and stopped at several during our car rides; they were charming. T
Finally, we don't have enough words to express how much the NZ culture and way of living made an impression on us. We were fortunate to be in your harmonious country during the Middle East crisis; the cultures of our two nations are remarkably different and New Zealand was our tonic to sooth our weary brains and hearts.... Thanks again, Michelle, for helping have such a memorable experience.

We had a good trip, we enjoyed Morocco, and received excellent service from KimKim. Our local guides were all excellent. Sharif in Fez was highly knowledgeable and professional. The guide who took care of us on our camel trek was so friendly and helpful. We do not recall the name of the two guides who helped us on the ATV trek. They were fantastic. We were not accomplished at driving through sand and they helped us constantly and with good cheer. Sa'id led us on a hike through the 'monkey fingers' near Dades. He knew a lot about the area and was exuberant. That hike is listed in the itinerary as 'easy' and we were a bit concerned that it would not hold our attention as all 4 of us are accomplished hikers. The hike was NOT easy. We walked up-stream and over rocks and boulders. Perhaps Sa'id could see we were excited by a challenge and took us on that route. It was perfect! We needed a bit of help up some of the taller rocks, but all of us enjoyed our experience greatly. Our next local guide was Oosama in Marakesh. He was excellent, knew his history and territory, helpful, and showed us many things.

Our driver/guide was a very nice young man. Your itinerary suggested that our driver would be knowlegable but might have little English language skills. We found his English to be excellent. We landed during Eid and could not visit the great Mosque, so we had excellent alternatives. We visited the Chellah archaeological site. But Samah did not really know about either. He explained we should just enter and walk about. A local guide would have been far more helpful in framing and orienting things. The second stop, which included an excellent place to have lunch, was the Chellah site. Of course our driver could not come with us, but he was also unfamiliar with the site. We were told we would have to buy tickets, but we did not know why or for what. I'm not sure he knew. As it ended up, the Chellah site was absolutely perfect. The archaeological digs were explained in a guided recording and were very interesting. The gardens were nice, and lunch was excellent. But we had no way of knowing any of this before being asked to pay an entry fee. We understand that a driver is not a guide, but perhaps Kim Kim should sponsor the drivers to visit the sites so they know what to tell tourists. The same issue arose when we did visit the Mosque in Casablanca at the end of the trip. Samah had not been there, he took us inside but they would not allow him to buy our tickets (perhaps as he is not a registered guide) but after he handed us entry funds we were really confused about what to do. The ticket seller didn't help at all. We didn't know the museum was right there and free and we could see things while we waited for our formal tour. The formal tour was oddly organized (herding all different language speakers into the same group until we got inside the Mosque itself.) It would have been great to know that. My sense is that Samah will be an excellent driver/guide with a bit of help from Kim Kim in visiting the sites himself, and as he learns more about how tourists think.

The hotels were nice. The food was excellent. The Dades hotel was especially excellent. The staff did everything possible to make our stay wonderful. We did have real issues with the hotel in Marakesh, but a call to Sa'id, our local contact, and everything seemed to be taken care of. Sa'id was really helpful both before and during our trip. He helped make it a great experience.

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This is a larger Riad then others that we have stayed in. There were a lot of activities happening when we arrived. Upon checking in at all other riads we were warmly greeted and and had a nice welcome. No such warm welcome was made checking in to the Palais Sebban. It set the tone for our visit.

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The decorations were amazing the carved plaster, tile mosaics and painted wood gave you a good sense of how these homes were original appointed.

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The first two staff members that we interacted with were horrific. They were inpatient and took actions that we specifically did not want them to do on our behalf. The remainder of our stay the staff were helpful- but with the ability to provide and overall rating, the weak staff pull down the rating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was near a banquet room and the noise was quite a challenge. There was a wall of windows and doors that faced the inner courtyard with a set of stairs that were used to get to other rooms. The window coverings were inadequate to provide privacy. The room was equipped with a dehumidifier and three aroma diffusers. The scents were overwhelming. The sitting area had authentic furniture but was in need of repair.

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

This place was absolutely amazing! It is very well appointed. The staff are incredible, a level of service that is way beyond expectations. The food is spectacular! From the welcome tea and cookies, through breakfast and dinner, the flavors and presentation were amazing. They were exceptionally accommodating for food preferences and made alternative dishes.

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Location

Optimal for seeing all of the interesting points in this area.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The staff work very hard on keeping all public and private areas clean. It was spotless.

Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. The tents are well designed and spacious.

Authenticity & Character

There were rugs covering the central court, that also had tables and ottomans in the central area. The staff provided evening entertainment around a camp fire.

Location

Our arrival was riding a camel through the dunes as the sun was setting. Quite the expirience.

Staff

Always ready to make the experience excellant.

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Riad Braya

FesfE

The staff at this Riad go above and beyond to be helpful and provide a lot of information. The rooms are very unique and well appointed.

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Activity Reviews

A Taste of History at Dar El Bacha

Marrakesh

Great guide, but very very crowded. Best to view if you have an interest in the architecture of the period.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide was excellent and helped us to see and understand many things. A highlight was peeking inside a bakery where people bring their own mixed dough to be baked in a huge oven. Marrakech is a chaotic place. It is good to see it with someone who knows where they are going and why it is interesting to see certain things.

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Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

There was a lot to see on this very long ride. We stopped for lunch, which was ok. We skipped the movie studio. Our stops at the argan oil and rose oil places were more sales than informational. We did two very different kasbahs where we had excellent guides and learned about the history and architecture of the area.

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Hike through Berber Villages

Morocco

The hike along a river bed (after a rain) was challenging. We loved it. The views were spectacular, the guide was helpful, and we exerted ourselves just right. We hiked on for lunch at a local home. It was a great experience.

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Private Transfer from Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

An amazing experience not to be missed. The guides were great at assisting us if we got stuck. They provided a snowboard to try on the dunes. They took picture and videos. We enjoyed the adventure.

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It was fun and excting.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Two guides were knowledgeable, kind and helpful.

Live Like a Real Nomad: A Caravan Trek in the Sahara

Merzouga

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

The camel ride and sunset were wonderful. The ride was long, with a couple of quick stops to see the monkeys and the fossil exhibit.

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Sharif was quite knowledgeable and he paced the tour so we all could enjoy different aspects that interested us..

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Samed was able to meet us at each transfer point and made seeing all of the sites very easy.

Arrive in Casablanca, Visit Hassan II Mosque, Transfer to Fes via Rabat

Morocco

Underwhelming experience. Chaotic purchase of tickets and lack luster guided tour.

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Audrey was absolutely fantastic to work with and really listened to all of our ideas and wants for the perfect French vacation. We loved every second of the trip. It was nice that we didn't have to think about any of the details as Audrey took care of it all. We were able to just enjoy traveling and spending time as a family. We would definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise

Amboise

This was a hidden gem tucked away in Amboise. It was very clean and well appointed. We had plenty of space for our family of four. The staff was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was amazing. The yard also looked beautiful. We all wished it had been a bit warmer to hand outside and use the pool.

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Amboise is adorable and very easy to walk to everything

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Chateau de Bellefontaine

Bayeux

This was a great fit for our family of four. We had plenty of space to relax and spread out. The swing set was a big hit with my son. We enjoyed the bar and breakfast too. It was in a great location – very close to the town center but also remote and quiet.

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Activity Reviews

Versailles Bike Tour

Paris

The bike tour of Versailles was an unexpected highlight of our trip! We did this on our last day of vacation, and I had reservations about spending so much time at Versailles. I am so glad we did it. The bike ride was a lot of fun and helped us feel active. Plus we got to see parts of the palace that we definitely would not have seen otherwise. Our guide was a lot of fun and gave us so much historic information. Marie Antionette's hamlet was spectacular. We got lost (in a good way) in her gardens and had so much fun. The farmers market in town was one of our favorite parts of the trip. We bought so much local food: cheese, fruit, meat and bread, and then enjoyed it in the palace gardens. I would highly recommend this activity.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was fun and knowledgeable.

Caves Ambacia - Visit & wine tasting

Amboise

This was a perfect wine tasting for our family of four. My husband and I wanted to experience at least one wine tasting, but since we travelled with our children we knew it would be hard. This was a great stop and scratched the wine-tasting itch. The guide was fun and knowledgeable and he kept our kids engaged as well.

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Tour of D-Day Sites

France

Our day of exploring the D-Day sites was spectacular. This was the highlight of the trip for my 10 year old son and husband. However, my daughter and I also thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide, Manon, was very knowledgeable and made us have fun. She realized how much my son loved WWII and really talked to him about all the facts and history. The weather was spectacular, and because we visited in March the sites were not busy at all. We were able to explore bunkers, walk on the beach, and see some of the small towns. It was an emotional day but we all enjoyed it. I learned so much and have a greater respect for this part of history now.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Manon was incredible.

Transport

It was a long day but the drives were great. We were able to see a lot from the car as well.

Visit of Sainte-Chapelle

Paris

We weren't sure we wanted to see another chapel after the Notre Dame, but are so happy we did. Audrey encouraged us to stop by this breathtaking church. It did not dissapoint! Sainte-Chapelle is absolutely breathtaking. It was also a quick visit.

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Louvre Museum Treasure Hunt

Paris

The Louvre Treasure Hunt was a highlight of our trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kept our kids (ages 13 and 10) engaged the whole time. She realized how interested our kids were and spent extra time with them. The treasure hunt was a fun addition and helped keep the kids happy and focused. They even won a game at the end of the hunt. We were able to see all the BIG highlights of the museum in a good amount of time.

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Our guide was amazing and fun.

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Seine River Cruise

Paris

My whole family was a bit iffy about adding this on our first night, but it was perfect. It kept us awake after the long flight from America, but was also relaxing. We shared a glass of wine and juice and enjoyed the scenery. The sunset was incredible.

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Self-Guided Visit of the Eiffel Tower with Access to the Summit (Entrance Tickets included)

Paris

This was a perfect first day activity for our family. We all loved it more than expected. The weather was PERFECT. Our kids were blown away with the architecture and visiting the top floor. We only wish we had a little more time.

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Noga and the KimKim team made planning our Iceland adventure effortless and stress-free. The itinerary was well paced, and filled with stunning locations and unique hotels. All of the pre-trip info was clear, organized and incredibly helpful. The KimKim app kept everything organized so we could just enjoy the trip. Noga and the team were very responsive before and during the trip, and they had truly thought of every detail. We would highly recommend working with her and the KimKim team.

The whole process, from planning to the actual trip, was seamless. Nathalie was thorough and answered all of my questions along the way. Our tour guides were excellent. Really happy with how everything came together.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Steffani

St. Moritz

A solid 4-star option in St. Moritz. The hotel is conveniently located near shopping and a grocery store. Breakfast is good and the staff is genuinely friendly. One unexpected perk — a free gym, which is rare for 4-star hotels in Switzerland. The rooms are modern and well renovated. One thing to be aware of: the building is older, and the hallways have quite a few steps up and down, so it may not be the best choice for those with accessibility needs.

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LUGANODANTE - We like you

Lugano

This hotel checks every box. The location is fantastic — right in the center of town with a tram stop just outside the door that takes you directly to the train station. Everything is within walking distance. The hotel itself feels brand new, and the free breakfast is outstanding. Best spread we've seen. Highly recommend.

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It's right at the center of town, within walking distance to shopping and sightseeing.

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Activity Review

Zurich sunset tour and Cheese Fondue

Zürich

Our tour guide Alan was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fun facts about Switzerland. The tour included a stop at the Lindt chocolate factory followed by dinner on top of a mountain with a stunning view of Zurich. A great combination. My teenage son, who is generally hard to impress, genuinely enjoyed it — which says a lot. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Zurich.

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We have never used a travel agent before but would definitely use KimKim again. Jimena was wonderful to work with as was Jessica at Dittmar Adventures. They were very thorough and responsive whenever we needed them both in the planning phase and during the trip to Patagonia. I can't imagine going without their help.

We had been on a waiting list for Hotel Torres in Chile and they were able to secure a reservation for us which was wonderful. Felipe our driver and wine tour guide was fabulous during our day in the Casablanca wine region outside of Santiago.

It was an overall great experience.

Hotel Review

Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

Torres del Paine

One of the best places we have ever stayed. The staff, attention to detail, food and drinks as well as the location were perfect.

Authenticity & Character

beautiful decor suiting the space

Location

you could walk out the door and be on a trail

Staff

Francisco one of the waiters was especially great

Cleanliness & Comfort

everything

Activity Reviews

Casablanca Valley Wine Tour

Patagonia

Felipe was a wonderful driver and wine expert. He was punctual and so knowledgeable and friendly. He made the drive time go by so fast. The two wineries were perfect.

Grey Glacier Boat Tour (round-trip)

Patagonia

the staff engagement was the best thing about the trip. Better time than we expected. Mateus and Constanza were especially great.

Our recent trip to Peru planned through Kimkim, with Kristy Tizon as our travel specialist, was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, personalized, and thoughtfully curated to match exactly what we were hoping to get out of the trip.

Kristy did an outstanding job designing an itinerary that balanced adventure, culture, and relaxation. Every detail—transportation, accommodations, guided tours—was handled with precision, allowing us to focus entirely on enjoying the experience rather than worrying about logistics. Her communication throughout the planning process was prompt and insightful, and she was always willing to adjust plans based on our preferences.

Highlights of the trip included exploring the Sacred Valley, experiencing the rich history of Cusco, and, of course, visiting Machu Picchu—each made even more memorable by the knowledgeable local guides Kristy arranged. The accommodations were comfortable and well-located, and every transition between destinations felt effortless.

What truly set this experience apart was the level of personalization and care. It never felt like a generic, pre-packaged tour—every aspect reflected our interests and travel style. Even when minor questions came up during the trip, support was quick and helpful.

I would highly recommend booking through Kimkim and working with Kristy Tizon for anyone considering a trip to Peru. It was a stress-free, unforgettable experience, and we’re already looking forward to planning our next adventure

A fantastic trip! We did some reading before we came to Vietnam, but our experience was even better than we could’ve imagined… The people are wonderful… The sites are incredible… The history is amazing… So many beautiful colors and textures and sights… our guide, Ha, is one of the best guides we have ever worked with… So knowledgeable… Incredibly helpful… He customize each part of the trip just for us… He gave so much time and energy to us… Five stars!

Hotel Reviews

Dragon Legend Cruise

Hon Gai

Quaint, but a little dated

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Ha long bay is beautiful

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Tam Coc Garden Resort

Ninh Binh

This hotel was one of the highlights of our trip… Located in the beautiful countryside… Surrounded by rice patties, and beautiful mountains… Very peaceful… Like having your own little home out in the Vietnamese country…

Authenticity & Character

Like going back to another time… Having our own bungalow out in the middle of the Vietnamese countryside…

Location

Quiet, peaceful location

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The housekeeping team was perfectionistic… Whenever we came back to our room, everything was laid out and such a beautiful way…

Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Hanoi

We had a beautiful sweet with a view of the old quarter of Henway… Centrally located… Fantastic staff… Great restaurants… We really enjoyed the experience… Would definitely return…

Authenticity & Character

Tastefully decorated, and lovely facilities…

Location

Right in the heart of the old quarter

Staff

Everyone was super helpful and very friend

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was very quiet and comfortable… A relaxing retreat…

Activity Reviews

Hanoi Departure - Goodbye Vietnam!

Vietnam

Because we had several hours before we departed, we were able to go to the train street and watch the train go by right next to us as we enjoyed some Vietnamese coffee

Quality of Experience

Free at your leisure in Hanoi

Hanoi

It was nice to have a day off to relax on our last full day in Vietnam…

Quality of Experience

We were able to go to a barber and get a haircut and I also had a manicure and pedicure

Food

Great to eat with locals… It’s nice to travel to another country and only eat with local people… No tourists!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ha, our guide was the very best

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Bai Tu Long Bay - Tuan Chau Harbour (Dragon Legend Cruise) - Return to Hanoi

Vietnam

This was our least favorite part of the trip

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Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay with Dragon Legend Cruise

Vietnam

Although it was good to see Ha Long bay, this was our least favorite part of the entire trip

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Trang An Grottoes

Vietnam

Seeing historical buildings and experiencing the beautiful lakes and grottos and temples was truly an experience of a lifetime

Quality of Experience

Seeing the ancient temples and taking the quiet boat ride through the caves and nearly the temples was amazing

Food

We had quite a feast at one of the local establishments… Our guide helped us choose what to have and it was all great

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ha, our guide was excellent… Very knowledgeable… Always taking care of us…

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Explore the Rural Villages nearby Hanoi city (Half Day)

Hanoi

We did not explore rural villages near Hanoi… Instead, we did an in-depth exploration of the old quarter… Weaving in and out of small alleys and intimate courtyards… We even went to the black market, which was amazing and fun…

Quality of Experience

Our guide, Ha, was excellent and customize the experience just for us… Super knowledgeable… Fun to be with… Took care of us the whole time…

Food

Eating in small, local establishments, where the real people of Vietnam eat was really fun…

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Ha, was excellent and customize the experience just for us… Super knowledgeable… Fun to be with… Took care of us the whole time

Transport

My trip to northern India was fabulous! Rajat was an excellent facilitator of the planning process, preparing me well for the entire trip. He was also excellent at helping me make adjustments in the trip when needed. And the guides and drivers in all of the cities I visited were excellent, each with their own local knowledge and passion for their work. The hotels were all reasonably priced and well suited for visiting westerners, including delicious food. Overall, the trip far exceeded my expectations. I can’t say enough good things about the wonderful people who guided and supported my visit. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Anand International

Gaya

Hotel and rooms were nicely appointed and food was excellent. The only problem was the room was always full of mosquitoes. Not good.

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Hotel Kanha Shyam Prayagraj

Alllahabad

Excellent hotel with great food and beautiful rooms with very nice views

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Pristine Hotel

Varanasi

Very nice rooms, great food, and helpful staff

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Hotel The Great Ganga

Rishikesh

Nicely appointed hotel in great location overlooking the city and the river

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NUO By juSTa

New Delhi

Very nice hotel in interesting location

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Activity Reviews

Triveni Sangam Visit and Spiritual Sites in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad)

Allahabad

The boat ride to the confluence of the rivers was an excellent way to start the day. I chose not to do the holy dip myself given the state of the water, but it was meaningful to be part of such a large group of pilgrims. The temples after the boat ride were even more interesting. Ending with a visit to the shivalaya park was very interesting and gave a broader sense for India as a whole.

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Meditation and Reflection at Maharishi Samarak

Allahabad

This was a highlight of the trip for me. The samarak was away from the city and so was quiet and less crowded. It was an excellent place to meditate.

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Visiting Ghats and attend Ganga Aarti

Varanasi

This was a great way to end the day, especially with a boat ride to return to the first ghat. The ceremony was crowded so seating was limited so it was good the guide got me there plenty early.

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Spiritual Exploration of Temples and Ghats in Varanasi

Varanasi

This day included a lot of walking through very narrow and crowded walkways between densely packed buildings. A fantastic experience. And the temple visit was handled very smoothly. All great.

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Sunrise Boat Ride on the River Ganges

Varanasi

This boat ride was an excellent way to start the day, particularly since it started near the place where the sunrise chanting was happening. Amazing. And the boat ride made it much easier to see the full range of ghats along the Ganges.

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Full Day Rishikesh Spiritual Walking Tour with Ganga Aarti

Rishikesh

An excellent day. The guide was especially flexible and also worked very hard to ensure I had the best possible opportunities given his status as an official guide with Incredible India.

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Olivia did a great job helping us plan and with daily reminders.

Our guides Taka, Meiji “May”, and Yuki were all amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly. Will recommend to everyone.

The itinerary presented to us was exactly what we wanted and Kathrin did a great job of setting up the trip. There was an unexpected glitch in that the overnight cruise on Doubtful sound had to be cancelled because of a mechanical problem with the boat.

Our trip to South Korea was amazing and KimKim did an excellent job helping us curate our vacation to meet our wish to experience the culture and history of the country. Our guide in Seoul, Jones, made some extra suggestions as he got to know us and our interest in K-pop and K-dramas. Both Jones and Jay gave excellent restaurant recommendations. We loved the cooking class with Sarah. Christine responded to our questions in a timely manner and made sure we had the information we needed.

What an amazing trip!! The team at Kimkim is the best out there.
Our tours in Barcelona with Lili were informative and fun. My sons 10 & 12 especially enjoued teh biking tour.
The fishing camp was fantastic, nice, clean and friendly staff. We caught some big carp and we will be back for the catfish!
Madrid was wonderful and the Real Madrid game was next level excitement! We would definitely use kimkim again!!

Activity Review

Private Barcelona Bike Tour

Barcelona

I have high energy boys so this was fantastic for them and a great way to see the city!

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Fabulous trip all around
Tours guides EXCEPTIONAL!!!

Hotel Reviews

Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel

Puerto Viejo

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Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Water Resort

La Fortuna

Great hot springs s as nd beautiful setting

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Activity Reviews

Bribri Chocolate & Waterfall Excursion

Costa Rica

Enrico was great

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Enrico

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Kayak Adventure & Rainforest Hike in Punta Uva

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Lots of animals- sloth, monkey, turtle etc…

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Night Excursion in Rainforest and Wild Frog Sanctuary

Arenal/La Fortuna

Boring

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Arenal Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting

Arenal/La Fortuna

Staff was superb!

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Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

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We had an incredible vacation in Thailand. We went to Bangkok and Krabi. In Bangkok we had a guide, Annie, who did an amazing job of navigating the streets of Bangkok and taking the best pictures, ordering the best food and taking care to show us the temples, markets and culinary treats of the region.
In Krabi, we enjoyed the Following Giants Elephant Sanctuary, the guides were very knowledgeable and respectful about the care and treatment of the elephants.
Kayaking on the Khlong Nam was fantastic and we got an early start and had the place to ourselves before it got busy and we learned about pineapple farming as well as rubber and palm.
Phi Phi islands was also impressive, beautiful beaches and tasy lunch, guides were great.

Hotel Reviews

The ShellSea Krabi I Luxury Beach Resort & Pool Villas

Krabi

The room was comfortable and well stocked, daily breakfast was impressive. We ate at the on-site resturants three times and everything was good and there was always live entertainment that was talented, we had a great time.

Authenticity & Character

Location

on the beach but not close to anything else so we had to take transportation into Krabi.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

rooms were always cleaned and refreshed and stocked with water daily.

Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11

Bangkok

Comfortable hotel, good location, daily breakfast was really good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

lots of restaurants to walk to, close to transportation

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

room was clean but the daily cleaning was always later in the day when we were back in our room.

Activity Reviews

Kayaking at Khlong Nam Sai and Pinapple Farm

Krabi

We went early, pick up around 7am and they gave us a delicious breakfast and we got on the water before anyone else was there. The water is so clear you can see the fish swimming. We had a guide and another person who took pictures for us and we were able to swim. Afterwards we saw the pineapple farm and also learned about rubber harvesting and palm oil.

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Morning Jungle Walk with Elephants at Following Giants (Joining Tour)

Krabi

This was a place where you could tell everyone was really dedicated to the well being of the elephants and our guide Pim was especially knowledgable and respectful of how sensitive the elephants are. They are also forthcoming about the healing of intergenerational trauma for both the humans and the elephants.

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Food

traditional thai dishes and fresh fruit

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

We had a great time, exhilerating tuk tuk ride and great sites plus lots of great food. It started with rooftop beers at sunset and then Annie took us to the best street food stalls and china town, there was lots of great food, including coconut ice cream and she gave us mango sticky rice to go, we were surprised everything was included.

Quality of Experience

Food

everything was delicious-we had skewers, meatballs, pork and duck with noodles, pad thai, coconut ice cream, mango sticky rice and tried the chestnuts.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Annie picked the freshest tastiest dishes and was happy to take pictures of us at the landmarks

Transport

All tours and guides were excellent. We would recommend all of the activities on our itinerary.

Special mention to Grievin and Andrea from Uvita Night Tours. We spent two days with them and they were fantastic!

Would recommend adding Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary to your tours.

We had an amazing trip to Peru! We loved how the trip felt catered to our interests and what we wanted to see during our time in Peru. Some of our favorite sites were Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, and Rainbow Mountain. Our tour guides were all very friendly, great, and knowledgeable. Enrique was our tour guide for the Inca Trail; he made this hike an incredible experience. We felt very taken care of on this trip and were frequently checked in on, especially by Yael. We have been on several trips now with KimKim, and Peru has been top notch as far as satisfaction goes. I would recommend this trip to any friends and family, and would feel very comfortable having them book with Alvaro and interact with the same tour guides. Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip truly memorable!

Hotel Review

Terra Andina Mansion Colonial

Cusco

We loved this hotel! The staff members were extremely friendly, personable, and helpful. The breakfast and restaurant was amazing, and it was conveniently located near the heart of Cusco.

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Activity Review

Hike the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Enrique was our tour guide for this portion of our trip, and he was nothing short of amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I could not have asked for a better experience to such a memorable part of our trip!

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Kimkim and especially our travel agent Kien, made our trip to Thailand absolutely unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was flawlessly planned—our excursions, transfers, resorts, and especially our wedding were beyond anything we could have imagined.

What truly stood out was how closely he listened to every detail of what we wanted. We shared that we were looking for adventure and not a typical tourist experience—we wanted to truly experience the beauty and culture of Thailand—and he absolutely nailed it. Every part of our itinerary felt authentic and intentional, and we loved being able to explore so many different areas, each with its own unique charm.

Every detail was handled with care, which allowed us to completely relax and enjoy every moment. Our wedding was simply magical, and we are so grateful for the thought and effort that went into making it so special. Thank you so much for truly making our wedding and honeymoon perfect.