Kimkim Trip Reviews

Very well located in center of town although the entrance is not very obvious. Rooms and food were great. Free breakfast

Very nice grounds with a great pool, view of the ocean and great wildlife including scarlet macaws and toucans. Food at both restaurants was above average

Very quiet and well appointed hotel away from the more touristy parts of Monteverde. Food was excellent and the bird feeders at the restaurant were a treat

Nice hotel right on beach at Playa Hermosa

Great place to stay for a few days with good wildlife, lots of activities and two restaurants to enjoy.

Resort was a little tired and touristy. Food was not the best

A decadent gourmet dining experience in a glass wall treetop cabin at sunset. Well worth the splurge

Two snorkeling sites were selected, one with low visibility and lots of sand, where we saw several small sharks and a turtle, and the other which was shallower, had better visibility and more coral and nice reef fish. Overall, the snorkeling was not much better than some places in Hawaii and I was disappointed. I also got a mild foot cramp from so long in the water. Overall the trip was overrated for me: too much effort without enough return.

Got to prepare a great Costa Rican style meal with stewed chicken, rice, beans, salad, hand made tortillas, and plantain ceviche. Chef showed us exactly what to do and it turned out wonderful. Nice tour of farmers market in town and a beautiful farm with rabbits, goats, sheep, turkeys, hens, ducks, geese, peacocks, guinea hens and an enormous riding bull recuperating from a horn surgery. Also saw their organic garden, a vanilla plantation with pepper, cacao and coffee plants. Nice to see squirrel monkeys and a great toucan along with a gorgeous sunset

National Museum is not included in this tour so it should be renamed. Tour focuses on the Mercado Centrale and Costa Rican food primarily. There was some historical commentary and brief visits to the Cathedral and the lobby of the National Theater which was being renovated during our visit.

Best thing about the trip was seeing the rain forest canopy from above and getting a closeup view of all the epiphytes living high up on the tall cloud Forest trees. Also got to see a forest millipede and our first tarantula.

Hike through Tenorio National Park with great views of Arenal volcano and great cloud forest vegetation. Wildlife was a bit sparse however, and there was a very long wait with lots of people to see the waterfall, because of a landslide Finca Verde Nature Farm was excellent and we got to see a couple of sloths on the move as well some great birds.

We hiked for several hours with a very pleasant young man called Olivier who was knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and geography of the area. Saw howler monkeys and white faced capuchin and some great birds. Saw three waterfalls which were each spectacular. The first two we had completely to ourselves. The last one had a great swimming hole but there were quite a few people. It was nice to relax in the hot spring pools at the end after the hike, but they were also quite crowded. Beware: the no-see-um bugs in the parking lot were the most vicious bugs we encountered during the whole trip. The bites stayed with us for 2 weeks.

Very wet hike. Saw bedraggled specimens of both 2- and 3-toed sloths high up in trees, but they were huddled up and not moving much. It’s good sloth habitat. Also saw a BoatBilled Heron who was rather splendid. Good coffee at the place they took us after the hike and it was great watching birds eat plantain pieces while staying dry!

One of the best nature hikes on our trip. Saw quite a few species including the Blue Jeans poison frog and the eponymous Red Eyed Leaf Frog

Friendly staff, comfy rooms, good location! The South Americans like their swimming pools hot!!! The gym was good. We were able to explore the city from the location.

The location was beautiful but we had to take an uber to get into town. The restaurant was very good with friendly waitstaff.

The staff was amazingly accomodating. They let us use the facilities with no quesitons asked, and they even helped us watched a very important football playoff game in the lobby! They could not have been nicer! The rooms were clean and comfy.

We loved the breakfast at this hotel! We were there only briefly, but it was very comfortable and for the short time we were there, we loved it!

The top bunks were hard to climb up and get down, especially for people in their 70s like us. The lodge was comfortable and the people were very nice. The food was soso.

The cottage was great and close to the bathroom which was clean. The food was soso. It was hard to walk around from cabin to cabin and to the central location because of many large rocks. Staff was friendly and accomodating.

Nice hotel; friendly staff. The only things that I didn't like was that we had to carry our suitcases to the second floor, and we were a trek from town.

This Hotel is superb, classy interior ,spaces to relax in ,great lighting and atmosphere.Amazing choice for Breakfast ,and great bar ,unfortunately we did not have dinner during our stay due to planned activities but the restaurant looked very inviting if you are looking for a Classy ,Authentic and Stylish hotel then look no further ,this is the one for you if all the Mgallery hotels are as good as this then they are going to the top of my list

A well situated Hotel for Bars and Restaurants ,the style is a little of putting ,bare concrete walls and glass elevators our rooms were at the rear of the Hotel and the views were of industrial yards and rubbish . the towels were old grey ,thin and repaired and not a very good standard the beds and bedding were fine Im not sure how old the Hotel is but it could do with an update

a good standard of Hotel ,a little out of town but with a Hotel shuttle ,nearby Park and bike trails the staff were friendly ,warm and welcoming.Nice size rooms well decorated and good finish

A pleasant hotel ,with friendly staff and cosy feel. it has the feel of a Ski lodge or Lakeside Log cabin ,good location ,the staff were friendly ,good restaurants and coffee shops nearby

A decent Hotel but not outstanding or overly welcoming .We felt the room Decor was tired and in need of refreshment . The Hotel is out of the main street of El Calafate and would not have been our first choice

This is a gem of a Hotel ,i can find nothing to criticise and everything to applaud .The Ethos of the Hotel ,its attitude to nature were a refreshing change . The food was fresh ,beautifully prepared and presented ,the cocktails and drinks menu amazing . Everyone we met was friendly helpfull and always smiling , I cannot fully explain the experience we had here ,you must visit ,it is more than just accommodation,it is reviving ,refreshing and you feel totally at ease and welcome .

lovely Hotel in a quiet district ,walking distance to good restaurants ,the Hotel staff were friendly ,helpful and accommodating

Lovely green city; especially enjoyed the cable car. Good way to see Santiago from different viewpoints.

Amazing old building with palace like room, huge bathroom, 2 full beds.

Good location, very clean room with king & twin bed, AC and fridge, very helpful owner, amazing breakfast.

Very quaint lodge with nice room and great owners. Lots of character and good view.

Good location, pretty hotel, nice clean room with fridge.

Nice room, not far from restaurants, shops, buses to Machu Picchu. Room on the river, very picturesque. Nice breakfast.

Great location close to city center, beautiful view

Beautiful setting and grounds, decent room but FYI, no AC. A little out of the way.

Nice location, clean room, helpful staff

Driver was on time, professional, helpful & friendly

Driver was on time, professional, helpful & friendly

Speedboat to the island where we saw blue footed boobies, walked on a short hike to hear history of the island then walked to an area to snorkel. We had a nice lunch along the way.

We loved seeing sharks then snorkeling in the blue water. Las Grietas was stunning.

We toured the lava tunnel then saw giant tortoises while enjoying a nice lunch. Very special day. We learned lot from our guide.

Driver was on time, professional, helpful & friendly

Driver was on time, professional, helpful & friendly

We loved seeing the llamas and alpacas up close, learned about the culture and had a chance to buy some beautiful products,

Fun boat ride around the island searching for penguins, sea lions and other marine life. Prettyride.

We really enjoyed the flight but it was a long way to travel to get to the area.

Lilliana provided a brief but nice overview of Lima. It was short because our flight was late.

Driver was on time, professional, helpful & friendly

Hotel Fabian is a charming hotel in the center of the city within walking distance to the esplanade, lovely shops, the central train station, the art museum, and the library. In other words it is perfectly situated! The front desk staff are friendly and professional. Our room was comfortable with enough room to accommodate our over-sized luggage! Our room facing the courtyard was quiet and peaceful. This is a true boutique hotel.

This lovely hotel located in the heart of Rovaniemi is the perfect base to use to jump into activities. The room was incredibly spacious and beautifully decorated. Our bed was comfortable. The staff is wonderful and willing to answer all our questions. Breakfast is delicious with many choices available. They also have a lovely sauna for use for an additional fee. We went to the restaurant associated with the hotel for dinner and it was truly memorable. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings.

Norther Lights Ranch is the ideal place to stay when visiting Lapland. The cabins are spacious and very well appointed with a comfortable bed. Of course, what makes the cabins special is that there are 2 glass walls and a glass ceiling so that we were able to lie in bed, warm and cozy and watch the spectacular Norther Lights! The staff is very professional and helped us in every way possible. The ranch has numerous amenities including a sauna, outdoor fireplace, indoor fireplace (in its own charming hut) and an ice chapel which serves as a bar. The restaurant offerings are on a par with fine dining in any city in the world. We absolutely adored our stay and fantasize about returning

This must be one of the most beautiful hotels in Helsinki! We really appreciated the architectural details, but that was matched by the lovely, friendly and professional staff. Everyone we spoke to was helpful and went beyond expectations. The food was excellent and plentiful. Our room was spacious with comfortable beds. Would love to return to Helsinki and stay here again

Lauri, our guide, was fantastic! He shared so much information with us and took us to places that were perfect to see the night sky. We were lucky and had a fantastic light show that night and Lauri helped make it memorable by taking photos!

This is an amazing experience! The intro talk gave us such insight into how the hotel was built and all the artistry within it. It was fantastic to walk into the rooms and see all the wonderful carvings. The Ice Bar was such fun!! The highlight, of course, is dinner in the ice restaurant. What a fun experience! Who knew I could manage a knife and fork with my gloves on😁

The ferry is quite an experience as it offers duty free shopping, numerous places to eat and drink and lots of activities. Once in Tallinn we had a walking tour that covered the whole of Old Town. Our guide, Chris was incredibly knowledgable and share with us much of the history not only of the city but of the country as well. He was so flexible, helping us to find a shop our son wanted us to see. ALl in all a perfect day

Our guide, Ruslan, met us our first day in Helsinki and helped us to orient ourselves to the city, and its history. He was so informative! Everything for serious history to local hot spots and shopping. He was flexible in pacing the tour to our needs and was sure to be comprehensive giving me addresses of places to follow up on our own later. He was kind enough to share some of his personal history too, so it felt like we were walking with a friend. It was the perfect introduction to Helsinki! Thanks, Ruslan

What an incredible day!!! Bearhill Huskies is a fantastic place to visit! We did a 45 minute dog sled ride and my husband had the time of his life mushing the dogs. Our instructor was amazing, keeping an eye on everyone and later on explaining all about the dogs. The dogs themselves are fantastic! And are treated with loving care. We got to pet them and give them reward treats at the end of our ride. We are already dreaming of returning and doing a longer run or even a solo!

What a lovely day!! This reindeer farm is 400 years old! It is set in beautiful woods. We were treated to a delightful ride in a sled pulled by a reindeer named Arvo. Arvo is owned by a 9 year old boy! Reindeer herding is a community activity and represents a deep cultural heritage. Afterwards we were treated to a warm drink, tasty pastries as we sat around a fire and were told all about the farm and how reindeer are herded in Finland. These sweet creatures are treated with respect and clearly well cared for. We had the opportunity to feed the reindeer and one even allowed us to pet him. It was a magical morning!

Our guide Lauri was amazing!!! He knew all the right spots to give us the best viewing opportunities and he was able to take great photos to share with us!

Wish I could give Lauri and Lazy Safari 10 stars! We had the perfect experience snowmobiling and later looking out for the aurora borealis. First snowmobiling: Lazy Santa has all the equipment you might need. Lauri was a patient and thorough instructor. The machines were all in top notch condition. We went out on beautiful trails and had the time of our lives! Later that evening we met Lauri again for sky viewing. We were lucky and had a spectacular showing of the Norther Lights. Lauri helped make it memorable by knowing all the right places to see it well, and he helped us get some amazing photos! One of the best things about Last Santa is that there were no crowds, just the two of us. It made our experience incredible to have the personalized attention that Lauri was able to give us. We are already planning to return next year!

stars awarded ONLY for the location; rooms are quite small and bathroom even smaller. we arrived on an unusually warm day (over 32C/90F) and they could offer a standing rotating fan, as there is no AC. great location walking distance to town and beach

great location, nice rooms/suites; appreciate the espresso coffee machine in the room. rooftop restaurant for breakfast with mountain views is amazing. exquisite walking area in town.

Great location if you have a view of the straits and the beach

Great location and decent restaurant fare.

the lake view albeit across the dusty main road, is very nice if you have a terrace. this hotel does not have a restaurant on site; you have to walk to a nearby hotel on the side of the main road in the dust as there are no paved walkways.

stars awarded ONLY for the scenery. this tour was improperly planned for our group. the one-day tour includes 3-4 hrs on Victoria Island which is mostly waiting on the dock for the boat to take you back. there is another shorter tour, which we found out about after we arrived and which would have been better for us. we were unable to change it since it was planned by kimkim with a 3rd party. throughout the tour we were rushed due to many tours arriving at the same time, to the point of being uncomfortable. while the Arrayanes forest is interesting, we were not allowed any time there to fully enjoy it. likewise for Victoria Island; the signage is poor, to the point that you cannot hike on your own. our guide chose not to speak English (Jessica) so for us this tour was a major waste of time and money.

a good way to visit, albeit lacking sightseeing downtown. the pickup from the hotel was 45 min late. view from the top was magnificent

this tour is a MUST albeit long, with many transfers and guides some of whom do not speak English. it was adequately planned however, little to no information is provided at any time. this tour does not provide a guide for the entire trip. at one lake crossing after arriving in Argentina, the guide and driver left us at the dock to wait on a boat that arrived more than an hour later.

this tour was improperly designed and planned for our group. no details were provided and critical information was only available when we got picked up. after an hour or more drive, we arrived at the trailhead only to be informed that the trek is ~23 km (14mi), with the first section on a steep incline of rough gravel, in the sun and at a time when insect (large horse-fly biting insects) activity was at its peak. after a grueling short ascent, we stopped at a log cabin where it was decided to terminate the tour and return to the hotel. there is no value add to be around the base of the mountain when you can view the spectacular site from town

this tour was properly managed; nice experience at the ranch and the lamb was delicious. we were fortunate with great weather. we felt rushed; we would have liked to stay there longer

this tour was improperly managed by the touring company, and no details were provided. the pickup was scheduled too late, which forced the driver to go at unsafe high speed on the 2-hr trip to the ferry area. the driver did not speak English. once he dropped us off, there was a 40-minute hike through the woods and over an open stretch of beach where the winds were gusting at over 50 mi per hr (80Km per hr). everyone was huddled into whatever seat was open; very crowded. 2 stars only for viewing the glacier close up

this tour was properly managed and adequate pickup; reserved upper deck on the ferry and tour operators guiding you throughout the day.

Beautiful views, amazing room layouts. This location is in a more quiet part of Phuket which allows for some time for peace and tranquility. The spa service was amazing and the views at the bar and restaurant are breathtaking.

Budget friendly hotel, in the city, with a great breakfast.

This is a must do activity. Beautiful views of the islands , exploring caves, and hidden ecosystem.

Our tour guide was wonderful. The temples were amazing and I enjoyed learning the culture of Thailand.

Nice new hotel.

Friendly staff. Lodge and rooms are nice. Well screened to minimize mosquitoes. Food was good. We were pleased

Nancy was awesome. We learned a lot of history about Peru and the Baranco. Toured beautiful buildings and restaurants and galleries and met many wonderful people there.

It was a shared trip and have to be with another 30 people. Did not enjoy it.

It was shared trip so we have to wait for another 15 people for whole day. Not expecting this kind of trip

A fine little hotel in an excellent location near to the main street, within easy reach of shops and restaurants. Friendly, informal service and spacious, clean rooms

A wonderful Spanish colonial hotel in the central part of Cuenca, a charming city. Food, decor, location and service are all excellent.

A great hostel in Guamote, a place that is well worth a visit for its market. Basic rooms, good food and friendly service, interesting decor, activities for travelers. Recommended, especially for independent travelers.

Quirky, over-the-top colonial style decor. Fascinating place and well worth an overnight stay. Good food and friendly staff

A wonderful Spanish colonial hotel in the heart of Quito, with excellent food, rooms and service. Recommended.

Cuenca is a wonderful city with a Spanish colonial heart, great bars and restaurants as well. Lots to enjoy, but the Negroni rooftop bar with spectacular views of the old cathedral is a highlight.

We visited the shawl weaving workshop at Gualaceo (about 40 mins drive from Cuenca), where they make traditional shawls (macanas), with ikat designs and macrame fringes. You can see the whole process, and the visit is fascinating. Recommended. We also visited a weaver (Mama Rosa) in Saraguro district. She is about 3 hours drive from Cuenca, and absolutely charming and welcoming. If you are interested in weaving you should also definitely visit her for demonstrations of natural dyeing and weaving on a backstrap loom. Your guide should contact her and her family in advance to arrange.

A spectacular, high-altitude park, underneath the snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi. If the weather is on your side, take the walk around the lake (1-1.5 hours)

The old town is beautiful and full of historic churches. A must-see for visitors to Ecuador

One of the nicest hotels we've stayed at anywhere. You could spend a lot more money and stay at the Mandarin Orient or similar, but not any better. Outstanding staff, service, and restaraunts.

Large hotel, a little bit dated, but very clean, very organized, and a very competent staff. Well located and within walking distance of plenty. Cabs were readily available.

Staff friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great.

My favorite day of our trip. Loved the local markets. Roberto was particularly helpful guiding us through the local markets, as was Jaime

Loved going to local cantinas we would not have gone to on our own. Food was fabulous

Weather precluded the balloon ride. After standing for several hours waiting to see if we were ballooning it was difficult to spend the rest of the day walking around the pyramids

This lodge was interesting. Work has been done on it but the bathroom is huge which made no sense - our room could have been a suite if a bit of thought had gone into the planning. The staff was amazing, but the menu wasn't varied enough for more than a couple of days stay. Because it was isolated, getting out for a meal would have required extra effort. However, the view was spectacular.

Beautiful hotel with amazing hot springs and a variety of restaurants.

Amazing vantage point of Monteverde from the tram. It had rained and the trail was slick so we chose not to hike back to the entry which might have been nice. The hanging bridge trail was well maintained and the bridges were really impressive.

Though we didn't see much beyond frogs and tarantulas, our guide was so cute, sweet and excited that it didn't matter. How often do you have the chance to traipse through the rain forest, flashlight in hand and enjoy being in the dark sleuthing for critters?

Our guide Andy was a wealth of information about birds, botany and the rain/cloud forest. We enjoyed him so much that we extended our tour by two hours and then took him to lunch!

Our guide Ron was so excited about seeing birds and being in nature - he made getting up at 4:30 worth it!

Our guide was just putting in the hours.

The restaurant lacks character and comfort. Food was just OK. Close to the airport with a speedy shop shuttle. Desk staff were very nice.

Beautiful views and a beautiful place to see monkeys. The staff were not quite as friendly as in other hotels the room was a bit antiquated. The facility is very close to a loud road and it is noisy with a lot of diesel fumes at times the restaurant seems to want to rush you in and out quickly.

The restaurant staff here were amazing, friendly and proficient. The chef was great. The setting wonderful with plenty of bird and monkey sightings.

Nice hotel, friendly staff,nice setting, beautiful wildlife. The room was fine with one exception. The shower was exceptionally hard to use. It was a hanging unit above a hot tub, you really need three hands to use it.

Socio was an exceptional guide. He navigated us so that we saw numerous spectacular plants and wildlife. He was very skillful with photography and identification of species.

Just just the worst. Horrific Guide.

Nice guides. Safe and fun experience. Lots of adrenaline.

It was educational. We did feel it actually went on a little longer than it should have.

Gabriel was an incredible guide, we saw a wide variety of birds which he helped to identify and locate. Spectacular setting, lots of fun.

Fun , cool bridges, some wildlife, and some bird sightings

Our guide, Kevin, was very fun and knowledgeable.

This was a powerful and moving experience. Our guide from Radius tours had encyclopedic knowledge.

Excellent accommodation, hospitality and food.

Beautiful grounds and helpful staff.

Late night arrival so limited exposure. We did wander to the rooftop bar for a drink - beautiful patio and gardens as well as interesting speakeasy decor inside.

No lunch or dinner on site. Most days lunch wasn’t needed however, was presented as 3 meals available on site. Room was sparse but functional - suggest adding a chair or two so there is more seating than the bed. Campus was beautiful and the resident chickens and cat were entertaining.