Kimkim Trip Reviews

nothing more that spectacular

This hotel was exactly what we’re used to — professional, kind, and accommodating. If we return, this is definitely where we’d want to stay again. Each staff member displayed unique qualities that truly represent the high standards of this hotel.

When we visited Alexandria, our guide Hosam was equally wonderful — gracious, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to making our visit special. Each moment of our trip exceeded our expectations, and we left Egypt with hearts full of gratitude and memories that will last a lifetime.

There is no words but amaZing

Our guide, Mohammed Kamal, made each city and site unforgettable. His knowledge of Egypt’s history was unmatched, and his passion brought every story to life.

Our guide, Mohammed Kamal, made each city and site unforgettable. His knowledge of Egypt’s history was unmatched, and his passion brought every story to life. the hospitality, kindness, and warmth we experienced in Luxor have been unmatched anywhere else.

From the moment we landed, we were greeted by a wonderful representative, Ibrahim, who went above and beyond for us. He took care of everything — from collecting our luggage to handling our visas — and even made sure we had something to eat on the way to the hotel, knowing how late it was. If I had to describe him in one word, it would be spectacular. This tour was truly life-changing — to go back in time and experience what I once learned in college, to see, feel, and touch history firsthand, was absolutely mind-blowing. Our guide Caron was very knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details that brought history to life.

The hotel was a very nice modern space with a great rooftop lounge for dinner and drinks. The views from the rooftop and even from our room were amazing since you can really see the city, especially the nighttime views. The staff was very friendly and the amenities were great. The one thing that we were not prepared for was the amount of traffic. Just leaving the hotel was a challenge depending on the time of day with all the people either go to or coming out of work as the hotel is in the business district. Be prepared to sit in a lot of traffic during those times.

The hotel is a beautiful place to stay, relax and enjoy the sea and sand! The staff was very friendly and helpful and was always available to answer questions or address any issues presented. The island is really beautiful, and the beach is sight to behold! The food was great; the activities and vibe were so relaxing.

This tour was really interesting. We had a walking tour of temples, a guided meditation session and a wonderful long boat canal ride all in the same trip. Seeing Bangkok in this light really shows of the very diverse areas of the city, from the hustling stores and people, to the quietness of temples, and the importance of waterways and long boats that you do not get to experience in a lot of places.

Being in Thailand and not going to at least one temple to see its beauty, to understand its history, or even to feel its reverence would be really a missed thing. The artwork alone is simply amazing, as there is so much detail to see. The craftsmanship in the construction, the sheer scale of some of these structures can really be a humbling experience. Then there is simply the overall feeling that you experience in these places... even with hundreds of people touring the same places you do, there really is a feeling of calm and meaning that is very difficult to put into words.

This part of the trip was really amazing! The energy and the vibrance of activity were really exciting. I am from a major metropolitan area, and this even amazed me. The sights, smells and sounds were fantastic. Getting around by Tuk Tuk is an adventure in itself, then throw in street food, flower markets and the amount of people it is an experience to behold.

Out of all the tours I/we took this was probably the one that I liked the least. This not to say it wasn't fun or anything like that but there were several things that I did not properly consider. The biking through this area was beautiful. The scenery was quiet, peaceful and a nice change of pace without the hustle of the town to disturb you. I will list the caveats in the bonus questions section

Being someone who does fish as often as possible, this was a really nice trip. The fishing itself was decent, as there was a good amount of activity. The sizes of the fish we were catching were a bit on the smaller side, but that can not be helped sometimes. The species of fish that you can catch is pretty amazing. All kinds of snapper and grouper or all colors and varieties. The guides were great, and took care of everything from getting the gear rigged, having bait waiting for you to use, and helping with just about everything you need.

Kayaking around these islands is truly a sight to see. Such beauty and undisturbed, that it is a really amazing. We were not able to see some of the mangroves due to the tidal conditions, but the views were still spectacular. Our guide was able to lead us into one of the islands to see in an internal mangrove and it was so quiet, peaceful and beautiful all at the same time!

Beautiful resort with private accomodations which included an outdoor kitchen/familyroom area and a lovely little pool. It was a good place for us to gather. Our room was very comfortable and the outdoor bathroom was a treat, once we got used to the idea. Even though we were in the city (but close to the beach) there was no traffic noise until we left the grounds. I had arguably the best massage of my life in the spa!

Our room was very comfortable with plenty of space, and the outdoor shower was a nice bonus. We particularly liked the covered front porch that looked out on the beach. The view towards the islands was beautiful. There were 3 restaurant options with different types of cuisine, so we tried them all. Food was delicious! We enjoyed dinner on the beach more than once. I particularly enjoyed the cooking class and our daughter and son-in-law enjoyed the surfing lesson right in front of the resort.

The staff were unfailingly friendly and helpful. Loved the setting and how private and well appointed the cabins were. Even at capacity the resort never felt crowded. There were multiple choices of restaurants and pools to enjoy, and the food was delicious! There were plenty of activities, both at the resort and available in the surrounding area.

We had a very comfortable jeep and good driver.

We had an excellent and informative guide. It was an amazing introduction to an interesting, historical and vibrant city.

After a long flight we were happy to be briefed about the our upcoming trip and to have been booked in a very good, comfortable and centrally located hotel.

Great location, wonderful staff and a nice breakfast buffet. The only downside was the offensive odor in our room on 2 nights that seemed to come from the AC unit and matched the sewer odors we encountered walking around Barcalona.

A do not miss when visiting Barcalona. The history of thus cathedral and the visionary mind of Gaudi is amazing. The lighting inside, the stories told in tge statuary outside is unbelievable.

The room was a bit small and the location is not central. The staff was very nice and friendly. Breakfast buffet was okay--not great but not bad.

Very disappointing. The only staff in Japan that was unfriendly and unhelpful. Hotel restaurant was very expensive and the staff there was not helpful. Would not even allow us to charge our meal to our room. Breakfast buffet was ok but not memorable. Also location is in the middle of a concrete jungle in Osaka--not much around the hotel.

Very large room. Lots of modern conveniences. Great breakfast buffet. Really nice stay in every way.

Very nice room with excellent staff. Good buffet breakfast. If you order anything from the front desk, it is delivered to your room quickly and efficiently by a robot that rings your room bell, greets you, and leaves with "have a nice day." Worth the stay for the experience of the future.

Great location. In the center of a very busy and active part of central Tokyo. Lots of people out all the time. Not noisy since the hotel starts on the 17th floor and goes up from there. The staff is good but the room is small. As usual for Japan the space is well allocated. Fine place to stay. Good breakfast with large buffet.

The experience at this Inn is fantastic and well worth the out-of-the-way trip. We arrived late in the afternoon and would have enjoyed a few extra hours to enjoy the private insen (hot springs hot tub). They serve a wonderful, colorful, delicious dinner. Relax and enjoy the experience if you have the opportunity.

Ride to airport was efficient and uneventful. On time--no problem.

Osaka Castle is nice to see but the Meiji era museum was the best part of the day.

An important visit certainly for Americans who share this historical moment with Japan. Moving and worthwhile. Miyajima is very pretty if a bit touristic.

Very special experience with Geisha (Geiko) who answered questions openly and gracefully. Another do not miss moment.

Delightful insight into old Japanese tradition. Loved the experience.

Definitely a highlight of the entire trip. Beautiful Japanese Inn with private onsen and delicious and colorful private dinner (Kaiseki). Totally not to be missed.

Spent several hours watching the clouds over Mt. Fuji. Relaxing, fun, and well worth the time.

Very old part of Tokyo is so different from the center of the city. Many quiet streets and also cemeteries. Very nice contrast and learned a lot. NIce guide.

We were not sure what to expect and we were surprised how great it was. The guide (Ray from Arigato Travel) took us to local restaurants in Tokyo that specialize in foods from other parts of Japan. Best sushi we had the whole trip. It was great fun and definitely recommend it.

The group that was supposed to pick us up went to the wrong terminal and we waited over an hour. That was not fun after the long flight from the U.S.

No pool, so this was a disappointment to the kids, but the location for the convention was good.

Great location, spent most of the time on the boat trip, but the time we spent there was great, the kids loved the pool and the ocean.

Great location, the group enjoyed the Elephant excursion and the people involved there

Nice hotel, but the main pool was closed so the kids were disappointed

This was the highlight of our trip. Nick was so good as were the whole crew! Canoeing into the caves and seeing the laguna was a lifetime experience, a wonder of nature. No where else found in the world.

Bam Bam went out of he way to do share the food tasting, and then took us to a nice restaurant after for a nice dinner.

Good experience for the kids to see and be close to the elephants

We were tired and had to hurry through this as it was crowded and started to rain.

It was hot and too many people, not a great experience unless one wants to see lots of market stuff to dicker on.

Elegant and great food.

Wow, this is a come-back-to place! Gorgeous decoration, quiet, and comfortable.

Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Very nice staff and good breakfast buffet.

Great food and great culinary insights.

Great transportation, guides and spectacular history.

This was the best food tour we did on our vacation and there were many.

This trip was absolutely amazing. Even the the basilica and square were closed for Jubilee, our guide spent extra time making the Sistine Chapel come alive.

Rich history content that flowed together and great tips for follow on spots to visit.

amazing hotel. clean, updated, staff was awesome. would stay here again and reccomend it over and over again.

excellent location. Clean accomodations. Needs updating as rooms were very worn, tired, and outdated.

11th floor restaurant staff person very helpful., Clean, nice view of city

Great location--- near historic Jeonju burial mounds. Clean, compact

Not a hotel, but more like a rustic hostel. Must have a healthy body to do steep climbs. Buggy in room, but not all guests experienced this....

Great to experience Hanok ... Staff worked with my dietary needs to the best of their ability. Clean. Bring your own washcloths. Friendly. Lots of picture moments from early history...

Breakfast was phenomenal (nice blend of Western and Eastern cuisine) Clean Helpful staff that spoke very good English

Nice merchants--- willing to speak with a foreigner

Great history heritage ! Enjoyed the museums, dressing in hanbok again, ate chicken with some local merchants

My lack of health would not allow me to participate in the exercise activities. The tea with the monk did not have an interpreter. Every one was nice and pleasant.

I did not have the health for this activity/ Great picture opportunities

My visit was shadowed by the fact of my chronic fatigue. This is a place best enjoyed by a healthy person because of the steep climbs. Great place for photos

Too bad there was a deluge! The history of the place snatches you back in time.... So neat to know that you have to be a descendant of the original villagers to live there. One resident is a direct descendant of the original owner of the house in where he resides. Really neat!

I did not know it was a library only! Great to see a place that I saw in several K-Dramas. From there, you walk into the COAX Mall. Outside is the Gangnam hand statue...

Just like the dramas--- saw a busker, ferry boat on the river. Wished I would have seen Rainbow Bridge with light show

Nice place for clothes for self or souvenirs

Sweet young ladies. They blended many colors to be the one that was right for me. (So you can't buy it, unfortunately...) Styled my hair for the hanbok experience later that day

It rained! Enjoyed the hair / make up prior to going tot the Hanbok store. SK was helpful with photography and museum guide. Bukchon Village was nice to see, especially knowing that the aristocracy used to live there, near the Palace

Our hotel was on the Clift side and the view was stunning through the patio doors and surrounding glass wall. Very private. Shuffles took us anywhere on the property and we quick. We went up to the hummingbird area and were fascinated as the birds we buzzing around and eating less than 18 inches from us. Office staff were polite and helpful and room service was spot on every day. Thank you for this wonderful experience! Loved it!!

My experience at Village Cataratas Hotel was unfortunately disappointing. While the location is great for visiting Iguazú Falls and the surrounding area, the hotel itself does not live up to its 4-star rating. The rooms and amenities were lacking basic essentials and were not well maintained. My first room had a broken door lock, which thankfully the local provider helped resolve quickly. However, the air conditioner could not be regulated, making the room uncomfortable despite having a remote control. Overall, the property has potential, but it would greatly benefit from better maintenance, attention to detail, and quality control to meet the standards expected of its advertised category.

This hotel is in a great location, close to many good restaurants and easy to get around. The room was clean, comfortable, and had all the essential amenities needed for a pleasant stay.

Kitchen staff, particularly Luis, went out of their way to cater to our vegan needs both at breakfast and dinner with special preparations. Charming rooftop dining with ocean view and open as well as covered seating with a wide breakfast buffet spread with a lot of choices. Astrid, our guide, and the hotel staff warned us about the tap water being brackish and not suitable for human consumption. The hotel gave us a big jug of water every day for drinking, brushing teeth, washing eyes etc. In addition we bought 1-3 liters of water bottles from the nearby Proinsular market.

Our flight landed late, close to midnight. We reached the hotel well past midnight. The hotel, Patio Andaluz, was in the historic city center. The driver took us there safely and made sure we got into the hotel safely; pointed out areas along the way where we should be careful at night.

Lilian was an awesome guide. She arrived on time, stayed long enough to cover everything we wanted to do and did not rush us. She walked with us to all the places on our list and had the cards for the Aerovia cable car to make it easy to purchase the tickets. She told us about which places were safe and kept us away from places that were not safe. She even took us to a great souvenir shop and helped us with the shopping. She went out of the way to recommend vegan restaurants we should try! She also told us of a safe walking route to go see the giant monkey statue (Estatua Del Mono Machín) within walking distance of the hotel but in the median of the Juan Javier Marcos y Aguirre road on the way to the airport.

Astrid was awesome! She was full of experience and information; very patient and willing to share her knowledge, answer any questions. Astrid picked us up at the airport on the first day. She was our guide to Darwin station; she dropped us back on the last day and was ready with the fares needed for the ferries and the Darwin station. The pleasant and informative interaction with her made the travel time back and forth from the airport to the hotel breeze by!

We arrived too late in the evening so had just enough time to get to our hotel for relaxing that night. Wyndham Santa Ana is a great place, right on the Malecon.

Kristy was very supportive on this last day where we traveled from Galapagos to Quito AND took a midnight flight back to the US - a very long day! The taxi stand at the Quito airport was very supportive to help us with a quick visit back to the city for our dinner. There are no places at or near the airport with vegan options for food. The driver of the taxi that the airport staff arranged spoke no English so it made for an interesting 1hour each way to the city with our broken spanish and google translate. Luckily the driver's ecletic liking in music helped as we listened to the variety.

Javier, and his wife Fatima, took us to the Intinan museum in the morning and dropped us off at the and the Mitad del Mundo museum, the monument erected by the western surveyors. We visited the Panecillo in the afternoon. Javier and his wife were very helpful at all places.

On the airport drop off day, we were driven in a van and then a ferry, similar to on the arrival day like on the arrival day, but in reverse. There was no speed boat! Astrid was great again! She stayed back at the airport till we were through security and at the gate, making sure we were in good hands. She stayed in touch with WhatsApp till we reached Quito. Very caring person!

Did not do this; instead did 2 islands - Bartolome and North Seymour. All comments combined on the Darwin station, 1st island review

We visited 2 islands - North Seymour and Bartolome instead of 1 island and the Tortuga bay. See the review for Darwin station and the 1st island for all the comments which apply to all 3 days.

The hotel is old, and shows in it's dated layout and low ceiling rooms. It's well maintained however and we had a comfortable stay. The dining room can get crowded with large tour groups so book your dinner seating in advance. The location is a bit remote, and Puno doesn't have any good restaurants in any case so visitors end up having all their meals in the hotel.

Absolutely beautiful hotel that was previously a museum. Our room was booked with two twin beds - and the staff went out of their way to upgrade us to a suite instead. We had one dinner and three breakfasts here - all meals were good. Friendly helpful and polite staff. Everything was very clean. Excellent bathroom.

This hotel is just a pit stop on the way to or from Machu Pichu. I found the front desk quite rude and unhelpful - they assigned us a dinner slot of 9 PM and refused to change it when we said we had an early start at 6 AM the next day. Fortunately the restaurant crew were much more helpful and found us seating at 7.30 PM when I talked directly to the restaurant manager. Room was barebones and tiny. I've see cruise ship bathrooms that are larger. We had one towel and one bottle of water despite the room being booked for double occupancy - had to call the front desk to get these fixed. The restaurant staff were very nice. The coffee shop/bar was also fine - we waited there on our way out for a while and the staff was attentive. Front desk staff were perhaps the only rude people I met in Peru in two weeks.

Beautiful location, nice rooms with an excellent view of the hills. My only regret is that we arrived in the evening and left early morning without being able to explore the grounds, these were full of birds. Dining room gave us a surprisingly good dinner. Breakfast was the usual variety.

Running a large lodge in a location reachable only by boat is not easy. These guys are doing an excellent job. The lodge now has good internet (Starlink) and 24/7 power unlike what it says in earlier reviews. Meals were quite good given the remoteness of the location. Excellent excursions catering to a wide variety of interests - we took part in 3. I was uneasy about living in a room with one side completely open but that was not a problem.

Brand new hotel. Extremely polite and helpful staff. We stayed here at the beginning and end of our Peru trip, so we left behind some purchases made during the first stay - the hotel was kind enough to hold it for our return. Very good breakfast, well furnished and comfortable room. Location is just a few minutes from the Larcomar Mall. We did not take advantage of the hotel facilities other than the Japanese restaurant, that was very good as well.

This was an absolutely beautiful property but honestly it was a bit too fancy for our liking. We probably would have been happier in something a little more down graded. I was traveling with a friend and all our other accommodations provided us with individual beds. When we arrived, we were told we were assigned a single king bed, when asked if they could accommodate us in a room with separate beds, the cost we were told would be $800 USD per night to accommodate (obviously we didn’t make the change). We also found this property to be more expensive for drinks and opted not to eat there. We found the staff pleasant but not was warm and comforting as our other stays.

Beautiful location and wonderful staff. We actually enjoyed massages here one afternoon. The pool looked delightful but was surprisingly too cold to enjoy.

Super fun and unique experience. Food was very good and the entertainment around the fire in the evening was so fun.

Again beautiful place, perfect location and outstanding staff.

Beautiful facility and perfect location. The staff was very accommodating arranging for a rooftop dinner one night. Loved it.

Very fun, would highly recommend- compliments to the chef. Food was amazing

Oh my goodness, the food we sampled. Mohammad quickly understood that we found Marrakech a bit noisy and overwhelming so directed us to food samplings along a bit quieter of a route. Having said that, we enjoyed being in the very vibrant square at night and enjoyed snail soup, spiced tea, and playful time with some monkeys.

Abdul was so knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. We learned a lot about the country, Marrakech, and even about Abdul and his family.

Every drive we took with Karim was fun, eventful, and included unplanned adventures

Buddha was a great guide for our walk through the oasis but the highlight was visiting with the local family. We spent hours there and met the entire family including the baby. This was truly an amazing experience in local culture and family life.

The boards where at the resort so we just grabbed them and tried one or two runs. Fun but unremarkable

Super fun experience-glad we included it. The luxury tents were very nice, enjoyed star gazing at night, food was good and we met some very fun people.

Shariff was a great guide. Lots of fun and knowledgeable. Had a good lunch during the day. We were brought to a rug shop where they offered us tea and talked to us about the different rugs. Felt the pricing may have been misrepresented and my friend later realized she spent way more than she thought she was quoted. We later read reviews online of that specific rug place and others had posted they had similar experiences.

Very hot day. Local guide was fine but not remarkable.

Beautiful hiking along the water. Omar was awesome.

This was probably our favorite stay in Morocco. The city was beautiful and the people so welcoming. Omar was a perfect guide for our hike to Gods Arch and the waterfall. We had such a fun time with Omar, he met us later in the day and took us up to the Spanish Mosque to watch the sunset followed. Y a visit to his home and a chance to meet his family. We felt like we were relatives over for a visit. Mustafa was out local guide and he treated us like we were his best friends right from the beginning, brought us to some of his favorite “trusted” shops, and even took the time to find us a bottle of wine and bring it to our hotel so we could enjoy a rooftop dinner.

Very nice hotel. However they did not provide a disability ramp for the dining area and bar which made it difficult to navigate.