Kimkim Trip Reviews

Great location in the centre of everything. Great rooftop view of the city.

This is the only way I’d want to camp. Such comfortable beds, cosy and warm and the shower was excellent, we really didn’t expect that. Watching the stars at night and listening to the drummers was so fun. Arriving to the camp by camel was a highlight of our trip.

What a unique place. The owner is an absolute treasure and has amazing stories. She makes you feel like you’re old friends coming to visit. The hotel is a beautiful renovation and food was great.

From the peppermint tea and cookies at arrival to the beautiful rooms we really liked this place. Great location right on the edges of the souk.

Everyone was so friendly and kind, especially Fatima on reception and the staff at breakfast. Because it was my birthday they gave me a rose at breakfast and even delivered a cake to my room including a birthday serenade. They really know how to make you feel special. I would return to this hotel again and again.

Marrakesh was our first city so having a guide really helped us get used to the city and understand the Houston’s culture, and as we’re only there for a short time was saw a lot.

This was a nice way to see the city from the water. Very relaxing on a nice night. It is not a must do, but it was a cool way to see the city and the harbor.

We had a nice drive out to the blue mountains. There are some amazing views, but I am not sure that they were worth the time it took to get out there.

We visited four wineries. We also asked to visit a dairy farm and the tour company made that happen (it was nice to have a cheese break from the wine). We finished with a visit to the chocolate factory. It was a great trip.

We saw the penguin parade, as well as the Koala habitat and pyramid rock. Our guide, Adam, did a great job taking us to the right places and spotting the local wildlife.

The reef speaks for itself, but the crew on the boat was amazing. They really looked out for everyone and made the trip special. One of the best snorkeling experiences we've had.

Terrific trip with great guide. The nature beauty of the landscape was amazing. And our guide Chris did a fantastic job.

What a tremendous experience. We learned a lot, and the direct encounters with the animals exceeded our expectations. Importantly, these interactions were managed in a way that put the animals health and safety first.

Great tour of the city with a fun and knowledgeable guide. Eddie brought the walled city to life for us and tried to educate us about the wonderful street food. Unfortunately, both of us were off of food at the moment so could not partake in too much of it.

The market was a bit rough (took off one star for that-but my travel companion LOVED the market part) but Gloria (our chef) was no nonsense and knew exactly what she wanted and helped us to select wonderful ingredients with which she helped us make a feast. The food she taught us to prepare was one of the best meals of the trip.

It was just us on the evening we attended so we had a private experience at the beach. The beautiful young people taught us how to use three different drums and to dance. They were fabulous. A great experience for sure.

This was a full day of hiking with a wonderful beach and dip in the sea in the middle. We saw sloths and howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys and snakes (non poisonous) and birds of all sorts. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Eating at the beachside restaurant was lovely and the food was delicious!

My travel companion and I are not great at just sitting on a beach and relaxing. We did kayak for a while, but it just was not to our taste. We were ready to leave about two hours before the boat was ready to take us back. If you can relax, this would be a great experience.

This is a must do when in Bogota. We tasted so many amazing fruits and learned so much from our guide. There are 433 types of fruit in Colombia and even through we only tried 20 or so, we learned how important diversity is to the overall health and sustainability of our food. After this tour, my travel companion and I said that we would have been completely satisfied with the trip if it had to end right then. It would have been worth the time and effort to get there to experience just this.

Maria arranged for a wonderful dinner in her home. The chef and her team allowed us to try our first Colombian food and we loved it. We also had a great educational discussion with Maria about sustainability and her company's mission to educate travelers about it.

We enjoyed everything about this hotel except the location. The room was wonderful as was the service, the pools, the breakfast. Regarding the location, it’s about 1.4 km to the bleach and the action of Patong, a nice walk except that the road is very busy and there are stretches with no sidewalk. Consequently we ended up eating at the hotel restaurant 2 nights. The food was good but we would have liked more options.

One of the highlights of our 6 week trip to SE Asia. A slower, but much smoother ride out to the islands. The ride around James Bond island was probably sufficient; didn’t need to actually stop. Then the best part: the trips through the sea caves by inflatable kayaks piloted by a crew member to the various hidden lagoons! What an experience! Then to have an entire beach to just our boat (~25 people) was fun. Lastly the dinner and Loy Kratong prep and ceremony was special.

Wow, that was a lot of fun! Jim made it an educational and fun experience right from the start, with the visit to the market. He really focused on the ingredients and what each brought to the four dishes that we prepared. Once at the school, everything went like a well oiled machine as we prepared the various ingredients, then cooked and ate our delicious meal. We had attended another cooking class in north Thailand on another tour; this was more fun and we really liked that we got detailed recipes should we want to try and replicate at home.

Really enjoyed this, more than we expected. Going in we were concerned about the ethics of these elephant preserves, but once we learned that all the elephants are “rescues” from lives of hard labor and unable to be returned to the wild, and we saw how they are treated, we relaxed and enjoyed the interaction with these incredible creatures and learning more about them and the Preserve.

The islands are beautiful. The downside is the long run by speedboat which was pretty bumpy and the number of people also visiting. The first stop (Maya Bay) in particular was just dense with people. We spent more time in line getting back to the boat than we did at the Bay.

Our stay at the Jungle Camp was overall pleasant. The accommodation matched the natural setting of the National Park, and while we didn't expect luxury, it was comfortable. The only downside was that the local guides organized for us by the hotel didn't speak English, which was a bit of a barrier, especially when noticing that other groups had guides fluent in English. Still, it was a minor glitch in an otherwise good experience.

The Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai Sightseeing & Art tour was good. The guide was knowledgeable, and the tales of history and stories about the Golden Triangle were fascinating. Even though there's nothing spectacular to physically see, the stories made it worthwhile.

The Railway Market & Floating Market tour was good despite being crowded. The bustling markets are a must-see, and even though the crowds can be overwhelming, the experience is worth it.

The Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk was perfect. We had a fantastic guide named Rodjana, who made the experience enjoyable. She was perhaps the best guide we had in Thailand, making the tour a highlight of our trip.

Gorgeous, new, and very quiet at 2 pm.

Again, super windy. Great view.

Super windy. These pools are heated through rocks and gravel under foot - warmer/cooler depending on where you stood. They are also expanding so view wan’t quite as good as it could be.

So beautiful!

Perfect for what we wanted (easier hike). Great guide.

Lovely. We were there late 7:30 pm, so didn’t get to really see the lake, but the pools and facilities were top notch.

I’m only giving it a 4 because it poured rain. Horses were great, scenery was wonderful and they waited for us when we took a wrong turn and ended up 15 minutes late

Great hotel and menu, on-the-ball staff.

Once upon a time this would have been quite the spot; but it's worn and not kept well.

Rustic, situated in aforested and hilly area.

Top notch.

Quite the experience and more so by meeting with the family and learning about their small business

FAbulous

Fine place.

Fine place

Great tents! Pleasant atmosphere. Great camel rides. Beautiful dunes. Beautiful sunset. Food ok.

Fine place.

Fine place. Nothing exceptional, but clean and safe.

Very touristy

Rained!

The hotel looks beautiful and has lovely food...unfortunately we did not have a nice room...at the end of a long corridor on main level , dark and musty.

A tour guide arrived at our VBRO, same young chap we had met before......he waited with us until the driver arrived...we were not aware a guide was to accompany us...and off we went to the airport where we were dropped off outside....every other guide that we had accompanied us inside the terminal to ensure a smooth transition, and that's when we tipped....without meaningful service, no tipping. The driver was new to us and the seat belts were non workable in the rear and when we pointed this out we were advised that the car had been cleaned and they hadn't pulled the clips back through....whatever the reason, the client should not be put in that position.

A very well spoken knowledgeable chef taught us lots about the cuisine and how to actual tackle some items that were new for us. We enjoyed all of the dishes that we made and have a much better understanding of the work and effort that goes into some of the Caribbean dishes. Loved the aprons that were easy for me to get home...great memory jogger of a fun time.

Many kind wishes were sent my way for my BD celebration....even the hotel dining staff had a lovely dessert for me and sang happy birthday. The meal was delicious, beautiful presented and we enjoyed. There seems to be the thought that if you remove a plate as soon as finished it is efficient...not so when you are eating with another person ... my question which never has been answered is why does Colombia mark up their price of wine so significantly? If tourism is the goal, expect wine drinking goes with that....we were able to find delicious wines in the local grocery for a reasonable amount.

Felt our guide was inexperienced, not well organized and didn't seem to know how to relate to the client. As senior clients walking about in 41 degree weather for 5 hours is not OK....we ended our walking tour before seeing the market or taste testing. Our introduction to Cartagena was not a positive lasting impression. Our hotel room was not up to the standard of the other places we had enjoyed. The overall impression of the hotel is most positive, beautiful grounds, pool dining areas but our room was at the end of a long corridor on the main floor and it was dark, dingy and needed refurbishing...the picture over the bed was a frame only. Our dining experiences were all positive.

Cartagena takes a little time to get oriented ... our guide walked us to this event which was essential for us as it was an evening event. The owner and presenter of the event was friendly and fun and enjoyed his job. We enjoyed learning about the different flavour profiles and how they were created and the little tapas to aid with the palette were delicious. On our walk back to the hotel we were able to see the party buses and how night life lives in this city.

Essential to experience this neighborhood in order to better understand the massive changes that have taken place by those living in very poor dangerous conditions.

Other than the rain, we enjoyed getting to the area as well as learning about La Piedra rock. No pressure to climb and didn't.

Enjoyed the exhibition of sculptures by Botero. Our guide shared comical information which kept the history fun and memorable.. the wonderful metro cable up to Santo Domingo was enjoyable and knowledgeable and an amazing method to move people through this massive city in a cost efficient manner.

Well organized with an interpreter and set up efficient for us to easily manage the steps. Enjoyed the class, the chef, the gift of columbian pots and the experience.

We enjoyed taking the path with our guide at a leisurely pace to see the thermal waters. Quite a stunning area of natural beauty.

One of the best activities and learning experiences in Colombia. From costume setting, to picking the beans and walking through the fields and learning about the many steps that are taken to produce this bean was amazing. The lady of the manor prepared drinks and snacks and then a sizeable lunch for all of us to enjoy. Language wasn't difficult with a fluent guide and gestures and smiles all added to the enjoy,ent.

Relaxed, fun and playful experience.

Amazing valley and seeing these magnificent palms was awesome....our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and shared this with us in an easy to understand discussion. He was happy to accommodate a request to show me an avocado tree and took the time to explain the growth etc. Both Salento and Filandia were colourful and easily walkable locations.

Very generous manager and chef introduced us to your national drink. We had lots of laughs and can see why this is such a social beverage.

Enjoyed my time with the chef learning about the different corns and how they are treated. With the help of his kitchen staff, the final presentation was delightful.

Colourful, insightful and fun...enjoyed the street art. Most fun for us was playing tejo accompanied by a mulatto local beer...chocolate pairing made us feel like we were in a lab doing a very detailed taste tasting...far too much technical stuff for regular tourist...this program needs to be delivered in a more relaxed fun manner.

The museum was delightful...our guide told us about a few key issues and then we took whatever time we wanted to look at the various exhibits.

Enjoyed the cable car ride up the hill and learning about how it was developed. The site at the top was beautiful and we carefully maneuvered the slippery paths...rainy day ..

Many fruits are new to the tourists and it is nice to be able to try them. The arepas made by a special lady were the best I ate compared to the many I tasted through out Colombia. The flower market was colourful and nice to see .... wasn't too sure the vendors were too happy with us walking through as they were getting ready to close....might we worth considering talking with a vendor to learn more about the business and even receive one flower as token....

This hotel is even prettier in person. The decor is fresh and modern. Lovely breakfast, nice location. Pool area is a sanctuary from busy Bangkok

Our beachfront bungalow was quiet, clean and well appointed. The breakfast was lovely, and the beach stunning. We could walk to beachfront restaurants, or take a tuktuk to more local spots.

Lovely hotel with rustic luxury bungalows. Please note that you arrive by boat and you must be able bodied enough to climb out of the speedboat, into the water and to walk through the water to the shore. The food is average, but there is a fun local village on the backside of the resort we enjoyed in the evenings. We scuba dived here at the resort and had a good experience. Pool is lovely.

Room had a lovely balcony and view over pool to beach. I would not stay in any room except this highest level as they faced the run down neighboring properties. Room was clean, cold and quiet. Breakfast was wonderful. Exterior and hallways of this hotel are in terrible condition. Pretty beach, but beach vendors and weed smokers were overwhelming. Location was good for walking to restaurants, but the many weed stores attracted an unsavory crowd. I would stay in an area of koh samui different from Cheweng beach.

Hotel is old and musty. Proximity to the airport is its strength.

Definitely do this! We saw parts of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise, and really experienced local food, restaurants and Bangkok culture. So fun to be with fellow travellers from other countries!

We only had a 1 hour canal tour, and returned on the train.

Beautiful beach free of beach vendors.

We really enjoyed getting out of Cheweng and seeing the countryside.

We enjoyed this day. Some might find it objectionable that guests can feed, bathe and touch the elephants. Guide was very difficult to understand. Tie-dying and cooking activities were very fun.

Really nice hotel with a great onsite restaurant and in the middle of the city. Clean rooms and attentive staff.

Great hotel in the middle of the action. I imagine this hotel and location will be jumping at the right time in the season. Really helpful staff, and a lot of bars and restaurants nearby.

Quite a basic hotel (more like a Motel) but I dont think in this location you'll be spoiled for choice. In any case it was spotless and the whole point of being here is to experince the outback and be outside. Nice restaurant on site and there is a small 'town square' with a few shops and Cafes. We loved Uluru.

Lovely hotel and in a great spot. A bit difficult to find at times when out and about so take a map! Roms were very comfortable and modern, and staff were very friendly and helpful

Great hotel in a superb spot in the heart of the city. 15 min walk to Syd Opera House, 10 Min walk to darling quay. Small coffee shop on site and an italian next door

Like going back in time. Jurassic Park and king Kong rolled into one trip. We were incredibly lucky and saw the ultra-rare cassowary, plus all sorts of spiders (as big as my hand), wild birds, crocodiles, etc. A fantastic insight, in the oldest rainforest in the world (180m years old).

Poured with rain when we were there which kinda limited visibility but we could still snorkel the reef and see fish, giant clams etc. Was a really good day out to an amazing place.

You cant get too close to Uluru nowadays but this is as good as you'll get. A nice photo op of an iconic and significant landmark.

A real one off. Dinner, drinks all included and a talk by an astronomer. As there is very little light polution, the skies are magical, and the desert is qo quiet. We'd go back tomorrow if we could. An exceptional visit to an exceptional location.

We had Fred as our guide. Really interesting and funny guy who helped pass the time as this is a long drive, but the scenery and locations are stunning. You must do this this trip in this location.

Long day but to get a feel for the location, you have to push on a bit. We were pretty tired afterwards but it was a great day.

This is a full day and its a long one, but its really worth doing as the scale and sights are breathtaking.

What a wonderful experience. Our guide was amazing! The vistas were spectacular