Kimkim Trip Reviews

Amazing loop tour of Morocco. The country, it"s history, culture, tradition and the people just to name a few. Our Planner Nihad from Immersion Tour was spot on. I love all the incredible sites from the moment we landed in Casablanca, on around to Rabat, Chefchaouen Volubilis just to name a few. Our Tour manager Omar Doudi, was also great and hospitable enough to invite us to his home and prepared home cooked Tajine and Cuscous, I love spending a day in his village too, to see the local market, bakery and farms. The other guides were also very informative like Hshania in Rabat, Khlafa in Fes, Hicham in Marakkech, and the gentleman in Volubilis . We had a fantastic travel and time in Morocco. In summary, the tour was well planned, organized, have great Tour manager, and exdperienced knowledgeable guides. Without hesitation I recommend to anyone Immersion Tour if you are planning to see Morocco. Lastly before I go, our Camel ride in the Sahara desert was beyond my expectation. Thank you Nihad, and your crew. Great Job.

Hotel Reviews

Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

This is a beautifully restored Kasbah perched on a hill overlooking the valley. You will see the sunrise in your balcony. and the Snowy Atlas mountain on the rooftop. Home cooked meal.

Authenticity & Character

Centuries Old and fully restored by the Owner who is also an Architect.

Location

Amazing View of the Valley and Atlas Mountain

Staff

Nice, Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Hotel des Oudaias

Rabat

The staff are friendly, location looks good, quiet, safe

Authenticity & Character

very authentic inside

Location

Nice quiet neighborhood, accessible to transportation, close to town

Staff

friendly, helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean, everything, bathroom, bed, sheets etc.

Activity Review

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

This is fantastic, because this reminded me of my childhood living in village back in the Philippines. Going to the local butcher buying meat, to the market indoor and outdoor, bakery, the sound of people in the market, walking in the fields and of course the delicious home cooking by our tour manager (Omar's mother) at their home.

Quality of Experience

Delicious food

Food

Delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

very nice

Transport

confort

We just returned from an exceptional trip to Vietnam and Cambodia and we were so thankful for Kimkim every step of the way. Ashley, our travel consultant from Realistic Asia, was a godsend. She was so patient and helpful in the planning process - we wondered if she ever slept because her responses were so immediate. Once we were in SE Asia, she assisted us in every way and kept the lines of communication consistently open. Mind you, everything went so smoothly that there were practically no issues to resolve. Highlights of our trip were: day trip to Ninh Binh, food tours in Hanoi and Siem Reap, Hoi An, home dining in Hue, Mekong Delta tour, our stay in Phu Quoc, temples in Siem Reap. As a former global studies teacher, I also greatly appreciated the many connections to the Vietnam War and Cambodian Khmer Rouge era. Our expert guides throughout taught us a great deal about the history and culture of these beautiful countries, but we especially enjoyed learning about their lives and the everyday lives of people there. This trip was so memorable and well planned. Hats off to Ashley and Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Saem Siem Reap Hotel

Siem Reap

Excellent staff, room and pool.

Thanh Kieu Beach resort

Kien Gianh

We really loved our stay here.

Odys Boutique Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City

Great place - beautiful rooftop restaurant/bar.

Cherish Hue

Cozy An Boutique Hotel Hoian

Hoi An

So much character!!

Doria Cruise

Really liked the accommodations, staff and food.

MK Premier Boutique hotel

Hanoi

Liked the rooftop restaurant.

Activity Reviews

Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake

Siem Reap

Full day Banteay Srei, the gem of Yajnavaraha

Siem Reap

Siem Reap Evening Street Food Tour by tuk tuk

Siem Reap

Really fun. Interesting food! Again, loved our guide Phirob.

Full day Temples Sightseeing (Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm)

Siem Reap

Loved our guide. Temples were amazing

Experience Island Life Trip

Phu Quoc

Great snorkeling and fun fishing. The meal was yummy too. This excursion was a bit different than how it was described.

Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour - Joint in tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Very interesting half day tour!

Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)

Ho Chi Minh City

This was a good day - nice to get out of the city and see the countryside. Really good guide too.

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day

Ho Chi Minh City

Our guide was a last-minute replacement for the original guide assigned. He was underwhelming. We all had problems understanding him and he was a bit disorganized. Very sweet though. The Imperial Palace and the War Remnants Museum were the best parts of the tour.

Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing

Hue

Our guide was very knowledgeable, but we had to cut this tour short because of illness.

Authentic Home Dining - Enjoy a traditional Hue dinner

Hue

Loved this activity so much. Our hosts were wonderful and our guide was excellent.

Visit Marble Mountain

Vietnam

Really liked our guide on this excursion.

Hoi An Walking Tour & Making Lantern - Joint in tour

Hoi An

Great guide - fun half day tour.

Boarding cruise in Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

Boarding and disembarking were fine. Cave excursion was okay. Ha Long Bay is beautiful, but you're basically looking at a bunch of other cruise ships. Also, the water was visibly polluted so swimming was out of the question. We did appreciate the ship we were on - very nice.

Hanoi City tour - Joint in tour

Hanoi

Especially liked the Ho Chi Minh complex and Hoa Lo Prison Museum

Day trip to Ninh Binh (Cycling – Local family - Bich Dong Pagoda - Trang An)

Vietnam

Great guide, super fun group. We really had a great day.

Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)

Hanoi

Our guide T was very helpful on our first day there.

Planning this trip was seamless! We were able to schedule based on our preferences and saw everything that we hoped to. Bella was our contact and was amazing. Everything went exactly as she planned and she was immediately available for any questions. We will continue to use Kimkim for all of our vacations

Hotel Reviews

Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel

Phuket

Authenticity & Character

Location

A bit far from everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Centara Grand at Central World

Bangkok

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Inside House

Chiang Mai

Our favorite hotel of the trip. Service, food and accommodations were superb

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the middle of everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Phuket Half-Day City Tour

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

SIMILAN SNORKELING - Similan Island

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

John Gray's - Hong by Starlight

Phuket

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Enjoy Food Tasting in Chinatown!

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Bird Watching Tour neaby Bangkok

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Temples, Market and Nightlife in Bangkok

Bangkok

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Elephant Nature Park Visit

Chiang Mai

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Chiang Mai Temple Tour with Market Visit!

Chiang Mai

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We had such an incredible time on our trip to Greece! Angela (Aggeliki) was incredible to work with. We were nervous having never used KimKim before, but it turned out to be a great decision for us. Angela helped us create a great itinerary, was always available and responsive if we had questions or changes during the trip, and ensured everything was easy and streamlined. All our transportation drop-offs and pickups were on time and easy to navigate. She sent us all our ferry tickets in advance. All the tours were incredible - especially the individual tour in Tinos and the small group tour in Santorini. We loved the hotels she picked for their unique features and charms. Overall we had a blast!!

Hotel Reviews

14 Reasons Why

Athens

Excellent breakfast, centrally located, perfect home-base for a few days in Athens!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Infinity View Hotel Tinos

Tinos

LOVED this hotel. Views were incredible. Make sure to use the bug deterrent thing on the wall, though, if you're going to keep your windows open!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Great tour, considering how crowded this area of Athens is! Very informative, great guide, good equipment so we could hear.

Naxos Town Food Tour - afternoon with dinner

Naxos

I thought this was a good tour. However, such a large group was a bit trickier to navigate. And Naxos is so small that we ended up visiting several places that I had already visited in my first day of sightseeing the area.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Athens Wine Tasting Tour & Nightlife

Athens

Fotis was a lovely guide, we learned a lot about local food and liquors - such a fun start to our Athens visit!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Panoramic Tour 2025

Santorini

Great tour - Maria was a lovely guide! I was a little bummed that our itinerary had initially included Oja but then the tour didn't go there - but regardless, we still had a fantastic time on this tour! Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tinos Full Day Tour

Tinos

Tour guide was wonderful - love how the tour was so individualized and took us to lots of unique locations all across Tinos. One of my favorite parts of our Greece trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Michelle did a wonderful job putting together the trip details and timing of each stop. Highly recommend

The overall trip was amazing. Borinquen was fun. We loved our hotel. The ziplining was truly fun. Monteverde was beautiful, with our hike being a highlight. The guide, Andy was VERY amazing and super fun. The dinner in the glass room was one of the best food experiences we have ever done. The waiter was amazing :). Finally, Tamarindo was warm, relaxing, and a great way to end our trip. The only thing we would say is for the Panache catamaran dinner cruise, be sure to let everyone know that pickup was 12:45 (on time), but you do not return until 7pm or later. The schedule said 12:45-4:45.

Hotel Reviews

Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Tamarindo

Great location, right at the beach.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Koora Hotel

Monteverde

Beautiful area. It was peaceful and serene. Staff very friendly

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Borinquen Thermal Resort

Guanacaste

Great place, enjoyed the hot springs, ziplining, and food was amazing.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Sunset Catamaran Tour

Costa Rica

Really fun, great food, great staff.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience - Wine Pairing

Monteverde

One of the top food experiences EVER. Beautiful, food amazing, our waiting was amazing.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike

Monteverde

Andy was so well educated on the plants, area, and animals. We learned so much from him. We even had lunch with him at the end.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Canopy Tour at Borinquen Thermal Resort

Rincón de la Vieja

Super fun, our guides were amazing, fun, and full of life

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Natural High Expedition Tour at Borinquen

Rincón de la Vieja

Great hike, saw lots of birds and enjoyed our guide, Oskar.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Introduction to Rincón de la Vieja

Rincón de la Vieja

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a fantastic trip to Kerala, visiting Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alappuzha. Everything was very well organised by Wind Horse Tours / Rajat, and the itinerary flowed smoothly.

We really appreciated how flexible and responsive they were—when we requested a guide, they quickly arranged one for us, which made the experience even better.

Special mention to our driver Jibbin, who was extremely accommodating, calm, and great with our two youngest boys—he made the long drives very comfortable and stress-free.

Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable trip. Would definitely recommend Wind Horse Tours / Rajat for a well-planned and family-friendly Kerala holiday

Our trip was so so SO amazing! We loved NZ so much and never wanted to leave. Monika was wonderful throughout the trip building process, booking, and during our trip of any needs came about. We had a few activities her shuffled due to weather and Monika was greatly supportive in getting things arranged and figured out appropriately! We are so grateful for her guidance and support.

Hotel Reviews

Ramada Suites Queenstown

Queenstown

Loved the walkability to anywhere! Centrally located but away from the crowds and so quiet.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Wonderful experience with super kind and helpful staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Housekeeping did make the bed one night but left dirty cups and towels not replaced. Left used towel on top of made bed, odd housekeeping experience.

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Lovely stay! A bit busy and crowded but overall wonderful location, walkable, and the laundry was really nice to have.

Authenticity & Character

Location

No

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Cleanliness & Comfort

PurePod Greta Valley (Korimako)

Canterbury

We had a lovely stay in the purepod once we found it. The instructions to find it from where you part need to be updated as we had a hard time finding it for a bit. There is no sign for the car park as listed in the instructions and the directions for the track point you downhill when you really need to go uphill. The track should itself is overgrown to chin height so we were covered in grasses and very itchy by the time we found our way to the purepod itself. There was also a cannon (for birds in the vineyard is my guess) going off every few minutes until 9pm and starting again at 6am which makes the environment slightly less tranquil. The purepod itself is a dream, the food was amazing, and we had a lovely night, just a few details that were a surprise disappointment.

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Staff

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Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Loved this location, views, and walkability to everything!

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pear Orchard Lodge

Nelson

Lovely, quiet spot on a pear farm. It’s warm and charming with a beautiful view. Hosts are attentive and kind.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not walkable but beautiful location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

You can hear other guests through you walls, otherwise lovely

Activity Reviews

Dart River Funyak Safari

New Zealand

No kayaking due to river level being too high but they quickly rearranged our trip and did the jet boat portion for us instead. This was a super fun a beautiful experience and we are very grateful they were able to accommodate some adventure for us despite the weather not working for kayaking.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Skyline Gondola transport Including 3 rides on the Luge

Queenstown (NZ)

Beautiful views. Luge is very crowded, recommend going at a weird time to avoid crowds and lines. Staff were unfortunately cranky and rude.

Milford Sound - Coach, Cruise and FLY

New Zealand

Incredible experience. On the first leg piece driver was so fun and knowledgeable. He made the 4.5 hour drive pass by so easily and was a joy to spend time with. Cruise and fly were equally amazing and it was so cool to see the national park from so many different angles.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tekapo Springs - StarGazing

Lake Tekapo

Didn’t have a clear night unfortunately so did virtual reality experience. Still learned a lot but different than authentic experience. Can’t control the weather so no one’s fault!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Abel Tasman - Sail , Seals and walk

New Zealand

Had to be rescheduled due to storm but reschedule was smooth and efficient and we had a wonderful time both on the boat and hike back!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Great Taste Trail (self-guided cycle ride with E-bike Option) - Kaiteriteri to Mapua (43km)

New Zealand

So fun! And Nikki was great to work with. She loved the route she scoped for us and really showed us so much character of the area from the rolling hills to the beaches.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Absolutely the trip of a lifetime. This review is tardy because we've been distracted, but no less heartfelt. Hien was such a wonderful help to us in every aspect of this trip from planning to execution, including some itinerary changes on the fly. Our trip included modern and ancient history, lots of time outdoors, lots of shopping and a visit to an amazing animal sanctuary.

We deliberately planned to learn about the Khmer Rouge era at the beginning of the trip so as to have time to process and discuss. It is amazing to think this period was only four years of an otherwise inspiring and majestic culture. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this beautiful country.

This was our second time using Kimkim, every bit as worthwhile as the first. We now have a third data point for this experience, as a dear friend used Kimkim on her trip (at our suggestion) at the same time we were in Cambodia. We really appreciate the assistance with internal travel and the connection to knowledgeable local guides.

Hotel Reviews

Tara Angkor Hotel

Siem Reap

One of the nicer hotels we've stayed in anywhere. Beautiful and comfortable.

Cambana La Riviere Hotel

This is a good hotel. The food is limited for vegetarians, but no more so than the rest of the country. Staff are friendly and responsive.

Anik Palace Hotel

Wonderful hotel with a friendly and attentive staff. We loved the rooftop bar and spent our downtime there just chatting and enjoying the beatiful view at sunset.

Authenticity & Character

Location

central location made it convenient to find restaurants within walking distance.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake

Siem Reap

Time on the water was a really nice experience.

Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus Show

Siem Reap

Siem Reap - Kulen Mountain - Banteay Srei - Khmer architecture sculptures - Banteay Samre

Siem Reap

Bantay Srei might be our favorite temple. It is breathtaking. Kulen Mountain was a late addition to our itinerary as we had read about it. When we saw the "River of 1,000 Lingas," we realized that what we had in mind a different part of the river and asked our guide. Sure enough, what we had hoped to see was a short hike away and after a quick exchange with Hien, we drove to the trail head. The hike itself was strenuous (though short) but the carvings at the top were breathtaking. I know I'm using that word too much but... everything was truly amazing.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide and driver were so wonderful -- knowledgable, friendly, and accommodating.

Transport

Explore the Complex of Angkor

Siem Reap

There aren't words to match the majesty of these sites. sunrise at Angkor Wat is not to be missed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide helped us to position ourselves in the best place to see the sunrise, and the directed us to the best place for a family photo, which is one of the more precious keepsakes from this trip.

Traditional Apsara show with dinner

Siem Reap

this was a fun evening. The dinner was surprisingly good and the venue was quite nice.

Explore Roluos Group

Siem Reap

Same comment for all of Siem Reap -- these are sights that defy description. The human ingenuity they represent is staggering and humbling.

Visit Temples, Markets & Sacred Mountain - Tour By Tuk Tuk

Battambang

The sacred mountain was beautiful and terrible all at once, as it is the site of one of the many killing fields in the country. The exit of the thousands (millions?) of bats from the cave in the sacred mountain was breathtaking -- highly recommend this activity.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our Tuktuk drivers were so friendly and helpful.

Phnom Penh - Silversmith village - Battambang

Battambang

Our drive through the countryside was beautiful and we had a lot of fun shopping for the handcrafted silver items. At the end of our trip, (after the time in Siem Reap) we asked to add an outing to an animal sanctuary. Hien pulled it together with our same guide, and we were able to end our trip with this wonderful activity.

Visit Royal Palace - Silver Pagoda - Tuol Sleng Museum - Russian Market

Phnom Penh

Wonderful day of sightseeing with our friendly guide providing the historical context for everything we see. The Tuol Sleng museum is a must-see, though it is difficult to process the horror that took place there.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide and driver were both so friendly and accomodating.

Transport

Hien planned a mini-bus for our family of six. It was so comfortable, and became our refuge from the heat throughout our trip.

Our trip was amazing! We felt confident that all of the planning had been taken care of and the detailed itinerary provided helped us feel like we had all of the information we would need. Everything went according to plan, and all of the guides and hotel staff were great communicators. We felt as though we could ask questions and problem solve if we needed to thanks to the contacts and travel info we were provided. Both of our boat trips were incredible and would highly recommend them to anyone staying near El Nido. The team for the Sibaltan tour was especially generous with their time and helpful during the duration of our trip to that side of the island. Considering how far we traveled I would have expected to feel out of place or confused about what to do when we arrived but our Kim Kim planner helped us fill our days with great recommendations which made the trip feel easy and fun. I would highly recommend this trip as well as Kim Kim in general to anyone planning a trip somewhere they have never been.

Hotel Reviews

Bayleaf Intramuros

Metro Manila

Great value for the price! Location is great in Intramuros with many things within walking distance. The hotel felt very clean and luxurious with great breakfast and restaurants. Staff were very kind and quick to help!

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Staff

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Isla Amara Boutique Resort

El Nido

Beautiful hotel with a luxury vibe to it. Small enough for personalized attention, but large enough to have the amenities we wanted. Breakfast every morning was fantastic! The rooms were clean and felt secure, as well. Isla Amara felt like a very good value for money and we would recommend it for anyone staying in Lio Beach!

Authenticity & Character

Clean, sharp architecture with style

Location

Close enough to walk everywhere we wanted to go at Lio Beach without being noisy

Staff

Very friendly and quick to help

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean rooms, very nice air conditioning

Activity Reviews

Sibaltan Day Tour

El Nido

Fantastic tour! The team picked us up from Lio Beach and drove us to Sibaltan which was super helpful. The whole team was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole trip. It was very cool to see the island that the guide lived on since he knew his way around. It felt like we were able to see a personal view into life on the islands near Sibaltan. Also the crew went above and beyond with all of the food preparations throughout the day. We ate incredibly well, especially for being on a boat in the middle of the ocean!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour D

El Nido

Unreal! This tour was amazing and our guide was knowledgeable and thoughtful. We managed to see most of the stops with only a few other boats and had them mostly to ourself as a result. One of the best possible ways to see the islands around El Nido.

Quality of Experience

Food

Highly impressed, especially since it was all cooked on the boat

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our group of 4, thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day trip to Costa Rica. Holden did an excellent job helping us plan a memorable trip. He was always quick to respond to questions during the planning phase as well as during the trip itself. I can't say enough good things about how everything was organized from the drivers being on time, the tour guides being informative and fun to be around and the activities we participated in.
We flew into Liberia and were driven to La Fortuna. The driver was so kind and informative and provided us with bottled water and chips. He stopped in order for us to take photos of beautiful areas. We checked into the Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort. The grounds and hot springs are exceptional. The rooms are ok. There is no chairs to sit in and it's a bit dated. The resort staff are welcoming and helpful. The breakfast buffet is huge and I appreciated the gluten free designated section.
We did the coffee, chocolate and sugar cane tour. The tastings were delicious and we learned a lot. Later, we had a guide, Mariano, give us a private tour of the Arenal Volcano and The La Fortuna Waterfall. The waterfall was beautiful even though we had to climb over 500 stairs each way. You are allowed to swim at the bottom by the waterfall but it is very rocky and would be hard to navigate your way to get into the water. Mariano did a great job on our Arenal Volcano hike and taught us a lot about the area. Mariano was also our guide for the Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour. It was fun and it's a very pretty area. Mariano was always on the look out for wildlife and even found some sloths and toucans for us to see. Mariano had a great sense of humor and we enjoyed his tours. One person in our group doesn't like heights so skipped the Hanging Bridges and went on a sloth tour. He loved it and got some amazing pictures.
We had a blast Whitewater Rafting and our guide Axel was great. It's exhilarating but be prepared to get wet which was part of the fun.
The boat ride and transfer to Monteverde was a beautiful way to see that area. It's a gorgeous area and our guide, Andy, was so informative and knowledgeable as he guided us through the cloud forest. The Cloud Forest Lodge was our favorite hotel. Everything was recently renovated. The rooms and bathroom are large and comfortable. The restaurant is delicious and has beautiful views. We saw some amazing birds during our stay there.
Upon arrival to the Wyndham Hotel in Tamarindo the lobby and views of the Pacific Ocean are stunning. The pool area and restaurant are very nice and also provide excellent views. The rooms were a bit run down and the bathroom incredibly small. The balcony however was great. While in Tamarindo we did a Wetlands Boat Tour. This was excellent and our first opportunity to see monkeys. The guide, Henry, did a wonderful job getting us as close as possible to see the wildlife. The beaches in Tamarindo are beautiful and we appreciated the free shuttle from the hotel to the beach and downtown area.
Overall the trip was excellent and we truly appreciated everything Holden, Nancy and Adrian did from KimKim and Serendipity Adventures. It was well planned and everything went great. I can't say enough positive things about everyone involved in planning a very memorable trip!

Hotel Reviews

Wyndham

Tamarindo

The lobby, views of the Pacific Ocean, pool, and restaurant are all wonderful. The rooms could use a fresh coat of paint as they are a bit scraped up. The bathroom is incredibly small. You can hardly move in there it is so tight. The balcony and views of ocean are beautiful.

Location

Beautiful views and shuttle service to town and beach.

Staff

Some staff were awesome and some were aloof. When we checked in we were on a floor that was only accessed by climbing a staircase. No-one mentioned that and no-one helped us carry all our luggage upstairs. Most rooms are accessed by elevator but ours was not.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms need improvement and some of the common areas could be cleaned up better.

Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

The rooms have been renovated. Everything is new and well maintained. Large room, large bathroom and large deck. The views from the restaurant are gorgeous and attracts a lot of different birds.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It's elevation is very high so the views are awesome.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

The Hot Springs, Pool and Resort grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The hotel room is a bit dated and it would be nice to have a chair in the room to sit on. The patio is very nice and the views of the volcano are beautiful. The breakfast buffet offers a huge selection and a made to order omelet station. I appreciated the designated gluten free section.

Authenticity & Character

Resort is beautiful. Landscaping, pool and hot springs are great.

Location

Close to the activities we chose to participate in.

Staff

Everyone was kind, helpful and more than willing to assist with anything. We appreciated the staff giving us rides in the resort area as it is quite large.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms could use some updating. The mattress was lumpy and chair in the room would be helpful. It is very clean and the resort area is beautiful and well maintained.

Activity Reviews

Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

The guide was knowledgeable and they had a system for identifying where the sloths were located. They also used a telescope for spotting the sloths and allowing tourists to take pictures through the scope to get some awesome pictures.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Sunset Catamaran Tour

Costa Rica

It was a beautiful day to be on the catamaran. They don't allow shoes on the boat but the floor is very hot on your feet. It was smooth sailing and stopped to swim which was refreshing. The open bar was nice and the dinner was decent. I was impressed they had a separate box with a gluten free meal which I'm sure KimKim and Serendipity Adventures arranged for.

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Food

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Wetlands Boat Ride and Rum Tasting at Hacienda El Viejo

Costa Rica

The Wetlands Boat Ride is where we finally saw monkeys. Henry, the guide, and the boat driver were great at spotting wildlife. They made the effort to get us as close as possible. Henry also helped people take better photographs. We also saw crocodiles and various birds.

Quality of Experience

The boat ride was the highlight

Food

The cook grilled me a separate chicken breast since I am gluten free.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Henry was great and very helpful.

Transport

We had a private driver transport us from the hotel to this tour.

Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike

Monteverde

Andy, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and an awesome tour guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Whitewater Rafting on the Balsa River

Arenal/La Fortuna

Loved this activity. So much fun and our guide Axel was great!

Quality of Experience

It was a level 2-3 rafting trip and it was fun

Food

Half way through the rafting we stopped to take a break and all the guides cut up fresh fruit for the attendees, which was great. We had lunch afterwards at a local restaurant and the food was very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Axel had a good sense of humor and great leader/navigator down the river

Transport

Private Organic Cooking Class

Arenal/La Fortuna

First we got a tour of the organic farm and the history behind it which was interesting. We picked ingredients that was to be used in our cooking class. Our host, Uber, made us 2 non-alcoholic drinks using sugar cane and sugar cane with various fresh spices and veggies that were delicious. We worked together to make dinner with Uber's mother. It was also delicious and a good way to learn about local cuisine and local culture.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mariano switched to a van so it was much more comfortable.

Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

It's a beautiful well maintained area. The paths are in great shape. There is a good amount of hiking up and down. If you do not like heights then you probably should skip this tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mariano was great guide and very knowledgeable.

Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal/La Fortuna

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mariano was a lot of fun. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful tour.

Transport

Mariano was on time and drove us everywhere we needed to go. His jeep was a bit tight for 5 people, especially for the person who sat in the middle of the back seat.

Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

Well done, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the coffee and chocolate tastings.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

planning a trip with Sunny at KimKim was easy and fun. We worked out budget and ideas and the narrowed things down, reworked the itinerary to get it absolutely perfect. We just got back and had an amazing time, thanks in large part to a seamless vacation. Would definitely plan a trip with KinKim again!

We loved our experience with KimKim in Korea and really enjoyed our guides in both Seoul (Jones) and Busan (Luke). They were extremely knowledgeable and took their jobs very seriously. They were also extremely pleasant. Everything worked out really well and they did a wonderful job of maximising the number of experiences without sacrificing on quality of the time. Christine was great to work with and did a nice job of figuring out all of the logistics for us.
We highly recommend KimKim and its staff.

The guides in Amazon rain forest were amazing , very caring and helpful throughout.

Hotel Reviews

M/C Treasure

San José de Conocoto Quito

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Napo Cultural Center

Quito

The food was amazing . The items that were served were never repeated . Staff was very courteous

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The facility was very clean

Wyndham Quito Airport

Quito

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Arrival to Coca, transfer to rainforest lodge, rainforest hike

Galapagos Islands

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arrival in Quito - Transfer to Your Hotel

Galapagos Islands

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a wonderful experience in our 10 day trip from Marrakesh, to Agafay, Rabat, ending in Fes. The Riads were all enchanting, specially for its beauty the Elegance in Marrakesh and for its majestic arabic palacial environment and distinguished personnel the Hanel garden in Fes. The visits of the beautifull gardens, magnificent Medinas, Volubilis, learning the history and traditions, was a lifetime experience, all timely toured and nicely personalized . Most importantly, and what I would say provides most of the merit for a relatively high priced trip, was the extraordinary care, diligence, amability, and problema solving of our driver/host Ismael. We always felt very comfortable and safe and well taken care of with my wife, daughter and grandaughter throughout the 10 day visit/drive from city to city and within the city. Overall food menues specially in the desert glamping can be improved for a more luxurious experience (specially for 10 data were Food becomes rather repetitive)..but nevertheless we managed by searching for restaurants with great help from Ismael (as well as for shopping). The trip to the hills was interesting but excesively crowded during the short hike (this tour can be improved). These Small limitations, which we enjoyed anyways (the food and the trip to the Atlas hills/mountains), did not affect at all a great family experience in Marrocco; thank you very much.

This was a terrific trip. From a logistics perspective, everything ran very smoothly. The transfers were arranged and happened as they should. People met us when they were supposed to meet us. Everyone was friendly and lovely. Ariel answered all of my (many) questions quickly, accurately and with great patience. It never took more than 30 minutes to hear back from him no matter what time of day I sent my message. (I never expected him to answer at any time of day or night - I was just sending my questions as I thought of them). The only slight issue was that I have food restrictions and the chef on the boat didn't seem to know that. Once I brought it to their attention, he made sure that I had something to eat at every meal.

Jose was our guide in Quito and he was a pleasure - very knowledgeable and flexible. His English is excellent.
After Quito we were on the ship Anahi for a week in the Galapagos where Luis was our guide. I cannot commend the crew of the Anahi enough. Happy and friendly and very hard working. The boat was always sparkling clean, there were ample towels, they were snacks waiting for us when we would return from a hike or a snorkel. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the wildlife in the Galapagos and went above and beyond to ensure that we got the most out of our experience there.

Luis was a great guide - like everyone on the ship, he's local and that makes a big difference. He was also very knowledgeable and energetic. He did all the hikes and dives with us, even when he wasn't feeling well one day. He was available any time we needed him for anything and always smiling.

I would highly recommend using KimKim and sailing on the Anahi

Hotel Reviews

M/C Anahi

Quito

Everything about this ship was great. It holds 16 passengers which is a great number for a trip like this. We were on and off the boat frequently so there was no waiting in line for a tender ever. We had 2 zodiacs and were able to embark and disembark in no time. There was a dining area for our meals, an indoor 'living room' near the dining area, an outdoor partially covered bar and sitting area as well as a lounge area up top. The lounge area could get very hot so we weren't up there much. The food was plentiful and good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It's a boat. No location

Staff

If I could give the staff ore than 5 stars I would. Happy, helpful. hard working. I can't say enough

Cleanliness & Comfort

The whole boat and our rooms were cleaned multiple times each day. We even saw the bartender Roberto taking down the dinner bell he rings to give it a good shine

Patio Andaluz

Quito

The hotel was clean and lovely. It included breakfast which had lots of options. The staff were friendly and helpful and the location was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very central in the city - allowed for easy walking

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower was good. I was uncomfortable with the rosary and cross above the bed. Not all tourists are catholic.

Activity Reviews

North Seymour Island

Cruise Ship

This island houses several icons Galapganian bird as well as many many sea lions. It did small a it like kitty litter because of that but there was so much to see

Chinese Hat Islet

Galapagos Islands

More of the same amazing things - penguins, sea ions, giant sardine balls, blue footed boobies from the panga. We also went kayaking and snorkling. Again it was like being in an aquarium - so many fish, sharks, star fish etc

Rabida Island

Galapagos Islands

Beautiful island with red sand. We saw pink flamingos, did a fairly easy hike to a beautiful view. Sea lions playing at the shore line.

Santiago Island: Egas Port

Cruise Ship

The walk in the morning was fine. e saw a couple of fur seal pups but not much else. The snorkeling after that was amazing, Warm calm waters, tons and tons of fish - it was like swimming in an aquarium. We also saw sharks, sea turtles, flightless comerants swimming, marine iguanas eating.

Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

Cruise Ship

Zodiak ride was great - saw some cool cliffs, caves and birds, The snorkelling was good too but to as good as some other spots. Later in the day we crossed the equator and got to go to the bridge to watch the latitude change to 0.0.0

Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point

Cruise Ship

this was a long walk over lava fields. The main attraction here was the marine iguanas although there were some seal ions and lots of Sally lightfoot crabs. There were hundreds and hundreds of marine igunanas and we learned a lot about them. We did some terrific snorkeling that same morning too

Isabela Island: Tagus Cove

Cruise Ship

Great snorkelling - awe saw sea turtles, penguins, sardine balls and a ton of fish. It rained very hard after the snorkel so our afternoon hike was cancelled as it was very steep and slippery after the rain and wouldn't have been safe, We watched a Disney movie about sea ions instead!

Isabela Island: Urbina Bay

Cruise Ship

We did a short walk around the area - lots of giant tortoises and land iguanas. We learned a lot about both species. we also did a quick snorkel at the beach. There wasn't a ton to see in the water but it was nice and refreshing. There were some sea Lions, pelicans and iguanas on the beach

Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay

Cruise Ship

We did a panga ride around the mangrove lagoons which was great. We saw a ton of wildlife there and the weather was perfect.

Isabela Island: Moreno Point

Cruise Ship

The panga ride to the nuke was amazing - we saw so many birds and lizards - marine iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorant, blue footed boobies, pelicans. The hike itself was a bit challenging. It was all irregular lava rock with lots of cracks and crevices. It was also very very hot up there

Isabela Island: Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center

Cruise Ship

It was interesting to see but I feel like it was all things we could have learned while seeing the tortoises out in the wild

Isabela Island: Wetlands

Cruise Ship

We hiked to Sierra Negra volcano which was amazing to see. The hike wasn't hard at all but it was about 6 km.

Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras

Cruise Ship

The itinerary changed and we didn't actually go here.

Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Cruise Ship

So many Giant tortioses! And they're really big! The lava caves were also very cool

Bartolomé Island

Cruise Ship

Amazing snorkling - swam with sea lions

Quality of Experience

Day trip to Cotopaxi National Park

Quito

This was amazing but hard. The views are spectacular and it's a great sense of accomplishment to make it to base camp. But the air was thin for someone coming from sea level, even though we'd been in Quito for a few days by then. The walk u to base camp was hard work

Otavalo Market & Cuicocha Crater Lake

Quito

The market was fun as was seeing and learning about the cities and villages along the way. We had a short boat ride around the lake.

Visit the "Middle of the World"

Galapagos Islands

This was very fun. All the 'experiments' on the equator. We also learned a bit about the indigenous population. Our guide spoke English fairly well but she spoke quickly and was hard to understand at times because of the accent.

Quito City Tour

Galapagos Islands

Very interesting and it's always fun to learn about a new city and culture. There were just too many churches in the tour - lots of amazing architecture but too many

We appreciated the careful planning and arrangements for our trip to Costa Rica in January 2026. Arriving in Liberia - Guanacaste airport late because of flight delays, we found our driver after leaving the chaos of the airport and inefficient customs. Our driver brought us to Lomas Volcuna Hotel over twisty, bumpy roads late in the evening. Of all the arrangements, the only thing I would change was perhaps staying closer to the airport and taking the arduous trip the next morning. The hotel in Arenal surpassed all expectations. It was quiet, luxurious, and clean with the individual cottages. The landscaping lifted the senses and there was a trail in the woods for enjoyment. The North Fields chocolate and coffee experience informed us of all the complexity of these crops; the guide used excellent teaching methods to keep us engaged. The next day, our boat ride on the river found more wild life than any other adventure of the week. The guides spotted monkeys, sloths, caiman, iguana and several bird species. All week the guides had telescopes to see the animals and they outfitted our phone cameras for pictures. Our last day, we hiked up the side of Arenal; the climb was aduous for some of our party but the guide supported the members who needed help. The trip to Manuel Antonio was another long bumpy trip but the Mariposa Hotel destination was worth the drive. Great views, wonderful restaurant, infinity pool and capochin monkeys everywhere. Manuel Antonio park did not handle the crowds well, wildlife was distant, but the coast was beautiful. Back up the mountain to the cloud forest and Monteverde. The hotel, Fonda Vela, had a great pool, the best cooking of the trip and beautiful natural wood rooms. We traveled the hanging bridges which were very manageable even for our members who had difficulty hiking. Our night hike in the forest revealed the creature that come out after dark. Guides showed us toucans, other birds, a viper, and a frog. Seeing a frog made me realize that all the ecology and conservation in Costa Rica has at least saved this one little reptile. We just don't see frogs in the US like I did as a child. Kenny our driver brought us back down the mountain to Tamarindo bay. The resort had a gorgeous ocean front that we walks every morning at dawn to our extreme delight. The town and vendors could be overwhelming at times, but the evening shows with traveling Mariachi bands, jugglers and circus acts were entertaining. Photos of the week will be dear to us; a video of stills and video clips helps to recall the good times!

Hotel Reviews

Fonda Vela Hotel

Monteverde

The Fonda Vela Hotel in Monteverde had the best food of all the hotels we stayed at, thanks to its wonderful chef. The accommodation also featured a beautiful pool, which was a little too warm, but still made for a pleasant stay.

Lomas del Volcán

Fortuna

Lomas del Volcán was my favorite hotel during our trip. The accommodation consisted of charming little cabins with a back porch perfect for morning coffee and offered stunning views of the volcano. The beautiful gardens added to the serene environment. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic location that I'm considering visiting again.

Activity Reviews

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

The Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike was my least favorite activity due to the large crowds. We did see some wildlife, but the experience was hindered by the inability to comfortably view the animals, such as sloths being barely visible.

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Farm Experience

Arenal/La Fortuna

The Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Farm Experience provided the best instruction and learning during our trip. It was fascinating to learn about the production processes and added a depth of cultural understanding.

Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde

Monteverde

The Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde provided a thrilling adventure as we explored the forest at night. We saw a variety of fascinating wildlife, making it a memorable part of our trip.

Guided Hanging Bridges Walk

Monteverde

The Guided Hanging Bridges Walk in the Cloud Forest at Monteverde was absolutely stunning. Walking over the trees was an unforgettable experience, offering beautiful views and a unique way to explore the forest.

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Safari

Arenal/La Fortuna

The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Safari was a surprising highlight of our trip. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and saw an impressive amount of wildlife during the tour. It was a wonderful way to experience Costa Rica's nature.

This was our first trip to Morocco and the kimkim team and MOBT made it a huge success. Our planner, Yassine, tailored an itinerary that combined all of the best of what we were looking for. Yassine was also able to seamlessly modify our trip, first to add an extra member of our party, and then to change our city of departure to accommodate our best flight home. Our driver, Younes, was extremely knowledgeble, and helped us get around both Marrakesh and Casablanca. We were very glad to have a professional driver for the Marrakesh part of our visit. Ahmed and Mohammed, out tour guides were exceptional, and the food tour around Jemal el Fnaa and the waterfall and Berber village hike were lifelong memories. We were well prepared and got great advice and recommendations from the whole team throughout our trip. Thanks for everything!

Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Ourika Valley: Hike to a Waterfall

Morocco

Mohammed was an excellent host and shared so much about his village and Berber culture. Sharing a meal in his home was an amazing experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

Ahmed seemed to know everyone in Marrakesh. We're still talking about many of the stops on this tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Two weeks in Thailand was incredible. With three in country flights, three hotels, transfers and excursions, it was a lot to handle. Bella did an excellent job ironing out the wrinkles when they occurred, couldn’t have done it without her.

Ken & Mimi

This trip was perfect. I want to especially mention a few of the guides. First and foremost, Ahmed Boufdam, our driver/guide, was outstanding. He is a great asset to the company. He is smart, funny, attentive, and a great driver. He really made our week into a spectacular trip. He made it look easy, and I know that's the sign of someone very good at what they do.
Hisham (Abdou's brother!) and Rashid were also incredible - in Marrakech and Fes. They are so good at what they do - consummate professionals with loads of experience and great delivery. Hasania in Rabat was also a standout.
The accommodations were perfect.
The itinerary was excellent; there's never enough time to do all you want to do, but we had a good mix, and I loved getting to see the spectacular Moroccan countryside. It was stunning.
Overall, I was very pleased with the trip, and would recommend the trip to anyone considering a trip to Morocco.

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

Naul and her daughter were lovely. It was not the most hands' on cooking class I have ever done, but it was thoroughly enjoyable, and the food was excellent!

Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Hasania was a great guide!

Fes to Rabat via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

This was cut short by rain - nobody's fault, but means I can't give it a 5-star review -

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Rashid was great!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine

Morocco

Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Hisham was excellent!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff