Kimkim Trip Reviews

Hoa's planning of our trip was exceptional. Truly wonderful in every way - her patience, knowledge, kindness, recommendations and attention to detail were beyond five stars, for sure. The hotels chosen for us were all exceptional and the staff in them were amazing. The guides, too, were almost always wonderful -- kind, knowledgeable, flexible and easy to be with. We covered so much ground in our 2.5 weeks - three countries! -- and got to see so much thanks to the flawless planning not just ahead of our trip but as we were there. Our guides -- in particular, Ae, Mu and Pong (Thailand), Set and Rit (Cambodia), and Huang (Vietnam) -- deserves special shout-outs for their hard work, knowledge and humor! As do our drivers along the way, who safely navigated us through some crazy traffic! The staff on Orchid Cruises for our cruise on Ha Long Bay were also really wonderful. The trip of a lifetime with too many highlights to mention. Couldn't recommend this more. The only thing I would do differently is perhaps travel not so close to the end of the rainy season, as we did experience rain and very high humidity for much of the trip and build in a couple of days of downtime because we saw so much (which is what we asked for).

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra

So elegant and beautiful. Staff were lovely, as were the rooms, pool, restaurants (amazing pizza!), and just a great experience staying here, though too brief!

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Shintamani Angkor

One of my favorites! Just a gorgeous hotel with amazing staff (especially Kim at the front desk, but everyone was great). Great location near to Pub Street and the market, good food (both restaurant and breakfast). Room was gorgeous and so clean and beautifully appointed. I wanted to stay forever!

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Apricot Hotel

Hanoi

Very elegant and seems to be in a very central part of town - lots of things nearby if you want to shop or eat nearby, both street food and restaurants. Nice location right by the lake. Very helpful staff. Gorgeous rooms

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Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms. Large resort-style hotel. Amazing breakfast spread and wonderful pool. We took the boat at the pier down the river, which is a wonderful amenity offered by the Anantara. Also nice to have the little mall connected to the hotel for other eating options and if you need to pick up something.

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They were wonderful!

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Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection

Ho Chi Minh City

Seems to be right in the heart of things. Beautiful design, friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast spread and they offer high tea.

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Orchid Classic Cruise

Hai Phong

Staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. Rooms were very clean and well-appointed and we had a deck! Small boat made it feel intimate and not crowded. No rocking, so no sea sickness. Food was very good as well.

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Location

Staff

Really wonderful

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Very clean!

Rachamankha Boutique Hotel

Chiang Mai

Truly beautiful and special in every way. Small, intimate, elegant. The perfect hotel, IMO. Wonderful staff, gorgeous restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Just a gorgeous design in the rooms and in the hotel and its grounds. Everything was so simply and beautifully elegant.

Location

Lots nearby that's walkable.

Staff

Kind, attentive, helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Perfectly appointed.

Activity Reviews

Shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market

Bangkok

Ae did a great job showing us Chatuchak, which is vast and easy to feel overwhelmed by.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ae was wonderful!

Transport

Night Street Food After Dark by Vespa

Ho Chi Minh City

This was a real highlight of our trip. Seeing Saigon at night by motor scooter was such a treat and we had some amazing food, listened to wonderful live music and had some great cocktails with stunning views of the city.

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Food

Such good street food!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Evelyn was a great guide and our drivers were wonderful!

Transport

The whole KimKim team was fantastic. They responded to messages promptly throughout the entire experience and handled a minor cancellation beyond their control extremely quickly. We had a wonderful, well-organized, fabulous trip! We highly recommend using them and will plan to use them in the future.

We absolutely loved our Costa Rica trip. Planning with kimkim and Bryan from Serendipity Adventures was simple and within a few days, we landed on a great itinerary.

We loved the accommodations - especially Chira Glamping in Monteverde. All of the guides and naturalists we worked with were terrific. So knowledgeable and friendly. We received fun touches by many vendors for our wedding anniversary including a bottle of wine, special desserts and a even a hot chocolate at the zip line adventure. The sailing adventure was perfect pace and vibe.

Our anniversary dinner at San Lucas in Monterverde was one of our favorite experiences that we've had in over 25 years of traveling together!

Hotel Review

Chira Glamping Monteverde

Puntarenas

We absolutely loved Chira Glamping! It was the perfect mix of luxury and the outdoors. We had a hot tub and ourdoor shower in addition to a lovely bathroom, full kitchen and the well appointed geodesic dome tent. The service was impeccable and Fabio was a great host for the breakfast each morning.

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Location

The views from the room were fabulous and it was completely private

Staff

Fabio was lovely as our breakfast server and the food was terrific and so fresh.

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Activity Reviews

Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968

Arenal/La Fortuna

Mariano was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable and friendly and an excellent ambassador of Costa Rican culture and nature.

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Private Organic Cooking Class

Arenal/La Fortuna

We absolutely loved visiting Paraiso Organico and Hubert and his family were wonderful hosts. The mix of learning about the local produce and preparing a typical (and tasty) Costa Rican meal in a home were terrific. Highly recommend for a couple or small group!

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Food

The meal was delicious and we loved the coaching and tips from "mom!"

Guides, Drivers and Staff

San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience - Wine Pairing

Monteverde

This was a highlight of our trip. The setting, food, cultural tour (via food) and wine were all impeccable. This was one of the best dinners we've ever had. Highly recommend this experience!

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The food and wine pairs were delicious. We loved the modern take on Costa Rican classics and tasting items from all over the country!

Organizing a 16-day private tour with a dedicated driver through Morocco is no small feat, and we truly appreciate the efforts of Original Travels and the kimkim travel agency for making our journey memorable. The trip was well planned by Imane who provided excellent suggestions was in constant contact with out driver and was able to modify when changes needed to be made. We were able to see a large part of the country and had quality time in the sites we were interested in seeing.
Our driver, Soufian went above and beyond to make the trip convenient and to ensure our needs were met. He is a skilled driver and managed to calmly negotiate the chaos of busy cities, keeping a lookout for pedestrians, autos, busses, motorcycles and occasionally donkeys and carts. Furthermore, he spoke English well, shared information about the country and the Moroccan way of life. He has a great sense of humor but was never overbearing. He made sure we were comfortable, providing water and asking if we needed breaks throughout the trip. He made us feel confident about negotiating our travels and provided safety tips as well as an App to reach him. He was always prompt and provided the time we needed to tour areas of interest. As an older couple we never felt rushed. Further, Soufian ensured staff from the Rihad’s were available to guide us and assist with luggage through the narrow, cobbled Medinas. We were happy with our tour guides and enjoyed every single day of our trip.
While the detailed itinerary listed stops at Andalusian Gardens and the Musee des Oudias, we didn’t receive specific directions or information about these locations, and they were ultimately not included in our visits. Nevertheless, the trip was packed with unforgettable moments that far exceeded our expectations.
On October 26, 2025, in Marrakesh, Le Jardin Secret Garden was substituted for the Majorelle Gardens due to ticket availability issues. Although the trip was booked and paid for on September 2, 2025, it would have been helpful to be informed of any changes—such as this substitution—upon our arrival in Morocco, rather than at the time of the event. Similarly, the Moroccan storytelling scheduled at Café Clock was planned for a time when the activity was not available, which was a minor disappointment.
During the journey from Essaouira to Casablanca on October 29, stops at Safi, The Potter’s Capital, and El Jadida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were listed on the itinerary but were omitted without explanation. We believe that discussing any itinerary changes upon arrival would enhance the travel experience and avoid confusion later in the trip.
Despite these small hiccups, our overall experience was fantastic. The team went above and beyond to keep the car clean and provide bottled water daily, and their responsiveness to unexpected changes, such as rebooking our initial nights at Pestana Casablanca due to a soccer tournament, was impressive. We understand the complexities involved in organizing such an extensive tour and appreciate the attention to detail throughout our adventure.
Our sincere thanks to kimkim Travel Agency, Original Travels and especially to Soufian for providing a wonderful trip that we enjoyed immensely.

We had a very poor experience with KimKim and with our specialist Nader. There was absolutely no communication to us of any details or coordination of the trip. After we had already arrived in Egypt, he informed us that he wouldn't even be with us and was sending someone else. There was also no communication to the actual in person guides with us - they were just as confused as we were. It was very stressful and frustrating as we literally paid tens of thousands of dollars to this company to exactly avoid having to do the planning and logistics ourselves. It was obvious that no coordination or care had been taken and the job we paid for was not done at all. Even our guides were shocked and saying this was all wrong and not normal. On the very first night, hotel rooms were not properly booked and our guests had to move rooms. The incorrect beds were given and our guests had to get roll away beds. It was a mess and horrible way to arrive after days of long travel. Our entire itinerary was requested to be changed last minute by Nader. We still don't know the real reason behind why. I said no multiple times to the changes but he kept pushing for it so we eventually agreed. Throughout the trip, Nader was unresponsive many times...again leaving out vital details and not there when major issues were occurring for us in country. The entire trip focus was spiritual experiences at temples which we paid great money for. And no special access was coordinated for us in any temple, when that was clearly communicated and plenty of money given for this. Some of the days, our whole group went without barely any food and were hungry and exhausted. One day, the only food all day was 2 box lunches- with barely any food inside them. Again, this is not at all what we paid for. After the whole trip with a specific guide, we were given a different guide on very last day. There was also a security guard and police randomly added only on the last day - then we were expected to pay money to all these additional people. We were never asked nor informed beforehand for any of this. And overall, one of the worst parts was the crazy amount of money being asked from us in tips. We were asked to not only tip our driver and guide (which is understandable), but also asked for large tips for the boat staff, for the random guides given that we never asked for, for the security (who then even yelled at us for more money). It left a horrible experience for the whole group. If there actually is a set tip amount expected, then at the very least this should have been told to our group so that we could properly prepare. Everyone spent hundreds more than they had prepared for which not only reflects poorly on your company but also on me as the trip coordinator.

We will never be using Kimkim again.

Elena was very attentive and very quick to respond. The planning was impeccable and we had a great experience. She was with us all the way through planning and all the way through our trip, which was truly appreciated. The guides and the experiences were exactly what we were looking for.

Trek portion of trip was fine.
Travel portion of trip was from hell. Every connection to and from the start of trek was terrible. The flight to and from KTM and Nepalgunj was delayed both ways by about 4-5 hrs. The air travel in Nepal is certainly third world class.
The booked flight from Nepalgunj to Dunai was cancelled both ways, resulting in a horrible jeep ride for 12 HRS each way.
I understand in talking with my guide that this flight is probably cancelled 75% of the time. This flight should not be in the itinerary of the trip, or at least some mention that it is likely to be cancelled and a 12 HR jeep ride is the only option. If I knew that I would probably be taking a 12 jeep ride on any leg of the trip, I would not have booked the trip.
Chhewang is aware of my position. This will be my last time to visit Nepal.

I recently organized a group trip to Japan for 15 travelers through KimKim and worked directly with Angel as our specialist. This was my sixth time working with KimKim and once again the level of customer service, communication, and genuine care stood out in a major way.

Even though I did not travel with this group myself, Angel and her team were responsive, patient, and committed to supporting a very full itinerary across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Managing a group of this size with many moving parts is not easy, and overall the coordination, accommodations, and activities were excellent.

Our hotels in all three cities were beautiful, centrally located, and convenient for exploring on foot or by train. The activities chosen for the group were engaging and memorable. TeamLab Planets was a highlight for many and became one of the most talked about experiences of the entire itinerary. Travelers also enjoyed the castles, shrines, markets, and cultural touches throughout the journey.

We did encounter a few hiccups during the trip, which I believe are helpful to name for growth on both sides. Some of the full day excursions were too long and packed too tightly, which made the days feel rushed for travelers who wanted more time to absorb the history and culture. Time management and pacing are especially important for first time visitors to Japan, and future itineraries would benefit from shorter days, more breaks, and a bit more built-in flexibility.
We also had inconsistent experiences with local guides. One of our female guides was phenomenal, thoughtful, and highly communicative. Another guide struggled with communication and cultural expectations, which created some strain during one of the full day tours. That said, Angel was receptive when this was brought to her attention and took action to support the group.

There was also an issue with the tea ceremony and samurai museum tickets not being booked in advance even though they had been paid for. This was understandably frustrating for travelers who were looking forward to these activities. I appreciate Angel and Sandy stepping in quickly to help resolve this, and I am currently processing reimbursements on my end with their support. Mistakes happen, and I appreciate the team’s transparency and willingness to correct it.

Despite the challenges, what impressed me most was the care, grace, and helpful attitude Angel consistently demonstrated. She was in daily communication with our trip leaders, monitored the group’s needs closely, and made every effort to keep things running smoothly. Her dedication did not go unnoticed by the travelers or by me.

Overall, this was a meaningful trip for my community. My travelers experienced Japan through culture, food, history, and shared connection. The minor issues do not overshadow the fact that KimKim curated a beautiful journey for us, and our group made incredible memories together.

I would absolutely work with KimKim again and with Angel again. With a few adjustments to pacing and guide selection, I know future Japan itineraries will be even stronger. Thank you, Angel and Sandy, for your time, flexibility, and support through the entire process.

Working with KimKim was easy to figure out and book. The trip was a whirlwind of activities that kept us engaged in various historic sites, cultural specialities and unique aspects of Morocco. Overall the hotel in Boulemane Dades and Desert were the best hotels, and the others were satisficatory for my stay. I would have appreciated more personalization on the tour based on our requests and interests. On some occasions I felt that we were taken to places that we thought we would like versus what we found of interest or value. I believe this may be related to "finding places to stop" to break up the long drive for a "lofty itinerary". At times, I felt pressured to buy items from vendors at various locations even though our driver said we did not have to- Moroccans are very good salespersons. I would have loved to spend more time hiking in the Dades region. Our guide in Fez, was fantastic. Our driver was prompt and kept us safe. Efficiency in our trip was very important to me as we were trying to pack a lot in one week. Our driver even helped me arrange a last minute hamman experience which I highly recommend!

Overall the trip was great, and these specificities and personalization each day would have allowed for me to savor what we like on a trip. -Corina

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Felt like a cheap hotel, rooms are small, dining area was sterile with flourescent lights, and location seems a bit not super walkable to food options.

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Riad Braya

FesfE

Least favorite hotel. Cluttered in rooms, bathrooms are not functioning well, and bed situation was challenging (two beds, and one we had to climb up on a ladder. Upkeep of aesthetics is lacking in this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

clash of modern energy with old did not seem to sync well.

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Great place, nice and fun staff, great accommodations. Very peaceful. Definitely go out to see the stars away from the camp at night if it's a clear day. Dinner was great. Breakfast was average.

Authenticity & Character

Rooms are spacious and thoughtful

Location

This camp is next to several other camps, other camps have closer proximitity to higher dunes.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Beautiful and great service. Would have been good to know what to expect for meals prior to arriving, pricing and that the food was excellent, as we stopped somewhere before because we were hungry. Would have preferred to wait for this food. Staff and rooms were beautiful. Location is a bit far especially since we did not spend much time there in the morning or evening. Would have been nice to stay or arrive earlier.

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Riad Diamond of Marrakech

Marrakech

Clean yet not very sophisticated. Services were okay but not great (pedicure). Nothing special. Pillows and beds were not great.

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca via Rabat: Journey to Morocco's Modern Heart

Morocco

Driver was great, we hit tons of traffic in Casablanca and our driver was very patient. Maybe time the drive to arrive in less trafficky times.

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Great guide, Sherif.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Patient, helpful, and provided enough information but not overloaded with facts that made him boring.

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Merzouga to Fes via Rissani, Midelt, & the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Great guide. Needed this guide as this medina is harder to navigate then Marrakesh. 1/2 day is perfect if this activity. Again know what you want to buy in this medina.

Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

We did it, need to be on a steep enough grade for this to work. Start on butt first if you are scared and lean back, and be barefoot. Hard to turn like a snowboard, straight down. You can do 3-4 runs if you are willing to walk up the hill. Nice little workout. This will be a 20-30 minute activity.

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

Loved seeing the nomad populations, however our guide lacked knowledge and did not make much effort to educate us. The lunch was good at Cafe Zaid,- the egglpant dish in the clay was amazing,- berber pizza was not my favorite kind of pizza, yet interesting. Enjoyed the music and tea. Seemed like these places are set up for workers to come there and show us how these populations lived, but they do not reside their now. So some explanation of this would be helpful.

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better english, better education

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Drive from Boumalne Dades to Merzouga via Tinghir & Rissani, Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

Desert was beautiful. Sunset was breathtaking, so make sure to arrive for the sunset. Our camel ride was private and the guide, Mohammed was super nice and creative with our pictures.

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Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: Through Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou & Rose Valley

Morocco

Lots of driving be prepared. Carpet Cooperative is nice, however was difficult to avoid a large purchase. Again research if this is something you want or not. Farm walk to the cooperative was quite lovely. Would really appreciate seeing the women who make these carpets versus the men who are the sales team. Could have skipped two stops: the Hollywood of the Atlas Mountains, and the store where they dress you up in scarves to look like a local. This would have given us more time in Boulemane Dades.

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

This was great. Tried a variety of foods at restaurants and with street vendors. Process was easy and service was great. Just enough food.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Very nice tour about history, culture and the medina. Mohammed was very knowledgeable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Super knoweldgeable

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

Very pretty but not sure I would have put this on our the agenda. Great for pictures.

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No guide here there was not much said about this place and finding the right line versus the YSL museum was confusing.

Transport

Faysel was on time and in a space that was easy for us to find him.

Cape Town was great and our guide Marc was knowledgeable about the history of south africa and kind and went the extra mile, always. We enjoyed the hike Tablemountain. We did not need a guide, it was quite well marked. It was intereting t have her there to educat us on the various plant and what to touch and not to touch ! There ar3e several hikes if you want to spend more time being active. The penguins were cute but it was quite a drive to see something small and very touristic. The drive was beautiful. We stopped at a local coffee shop, we also stopped at Cape of Hope for a picture and stopped at a winery on the way back. Full day!

A highlight of the trip was the visit on Robben Island. Advice for people planning, I would recommend the private visit. We had a very large group and it was difficult to ask question. I would return and spend more time in a private group. I think it would have been worth the money. The guides are ex-prisonner, making the experience even more moving and real.

We then headed to Namibia which was wonderful. The team at Salt Travel in Namibia (Andrea met us at the begining of the trip at our hotel, gave us a map with the highlighted routes to take, the time to travel, the type of road, the must do stops, etc.) was phenomenal. The came to our hotel to give us our rental vehicle and they picked it up at our last hotel (final destination).

Sandboarding in the dunes was fantastic, small group locals guys, we had a blast. The 4-wheeler in the dunes was super fun if you want to see the vast desert. However Desert Explorer is a big company with many employees and the guides are not very engaging, not invested int he experience for the customer as much. District hotel in Swakopmund was perfect, safe, small boutique hotel, good food, excellent staff.

The glamping in the desert when visiting Big Daddy was a great experience. It was quite warm! The poool was refreshing. We loved learning about Namibia.

Spheperd's lodge Safari was amazing. The facility are 5 stars and the staff very attentive. This is not roughing it ! The beds were comfortable, we enjoyed the outdor shower and the soaking tub. The guide was not as interactive as we would have wish. However, he was knowledgeable. The game ride were gr4eat and the animal got very close to us. Lots of rhinos, we saw elephants, giraffes, and various type of antiloop. We did not have the luck to see a lion, but we were there only for one evening and 1 days (3 game rides) and it was abnormally cold. I loved that experience. If we were to go back, I would want to organize a hike with a guide for 3-4h. I wish we could be more physically engaged. We truly enjoyed the safari in Pilansberg, great alternative if you want to go in a Malaria free zone. I couldn't take the regular anti-malaria drugs because of pregnancy, so Stephanie found us that alternative which was great and allowed us to also experience Johannesburg. Now, the Apartheid museum take a good 6 hours. We only had 1.5h. We had a museuum guide to help us get through it and hitting hte key points. It was moving. I wish we had spent more time there. Visiting Mandela house was interesting, this was quite quick, you don't need much time. I wonder if it would have been safe to just walk around Sowento for a bit.

We loved our trip. We had a great variety of activities and places to visit!

Hotel Review

Chateau St Roux

Le Cannet-des-Maures

Amazing! Would go back in a heartbeat! The staff, the accommodations and wine were all exceptional.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like a storybook setting!

Location

Beautiful location

Staff

Everyone was friendly and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full-day Private Cassis & Bandol Rosé Wine Tour

France

A great day- however the day we were meant to see Casis there was a race so we couldn’t get there. We were disappointed. However! The winery we went to was lovely. Our guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and very easy to enjoy time with

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Visit and Wine Tasting at Château Saint Roux

France

Loved it! Great wines and experience. Beautiful estate to visit. Staff was very knowledgeable and fun.

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Wine Tour in the Luberon Nature Park

Aix-en-Provence

Great tour! The wineries we visited were great. Our guide for the day was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see a ton in one day.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver/guide was great!

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Moulin Rouge Cabaret show ticket with Champagne

Paris

We loved it. So much talent from start to finish. Captivating show

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Electric Bike tour of Paris' Hidden Gems - Small-group

Paris

Fun way to explore Paris. Loved it!

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Hachim was absolutely fabulous as our local specialist. He consistently offered experiences and information that touched my heart deeply and also immersed me into the culture of Morocco. I am a longtime educator and only wish I could have recorded him as he skillfully explained what I was seeing, it's significance and connection to history/culture, and shared how Morracan families live in varied settings. He explained the economics, geography, the Muslim religion, and historical influences which was fascinating and made me want to learn more. I fell in love with the country and people. Hachim is an excellent teacher and invites his listener into learning.

I also want to remark on him personally. He offers a warm heart and hand making everyone around him feel welcome. When confronted with inconveniences or tour member needs/adjustments, he responded professionally and immediately making visitors feel heard and respected.

Thank you Hachim and KimKim for such a wondrous adventure.

Kimberly Brunetto

All guides were personable, knowledgeable and fun to be with.

Ben was very helpful planning the trip. When asked, he made a number of helpful suggestions which were all well thought out and were a good fit for us. When we forgot some clothing at our hotel in Hakone, Ben worked with the hotel and the clothes were delivered to us a couple of days later. The guides(Peter and Ursula) were both great. We loved our trip and would not hesitate to use KimKim again. Highest recommendation!!

Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Miyajima Island: Floating Torii Gate & Hiking

Hiroshima

The island was beautiful, we enjoyed the hike and cable cars we took to get to the top.

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Day trip to Hiroshima by public transport

Japan

One of the highlights of our trip was visiting the Peace museum . Very moving experience.

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Kyoto to Osaka via Nara by private transfer

Japan

Nara was beautiful. Seeing the Great Buddha and feeding the deer were highlights.

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Day Trip to Arashiyama: Rickshaw Ride ， Bamboo Grove, Monkey Park and Tea Ceremony in Kimono

Kyoto

Taking a rickshaw through the bamboo forest was a real treat. The monkey park was a pleasant though challenging hike, and great views of Kyoto.

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Day tour by public transport in Kyoto: Golden Pavilion，Fushimi Inari Shrine, Traditional Arts Performance, Pontocho Alley

Kyoto

The Fushimi Inari shrine and Golden Pavillion were beautiful and very interesting, not too crowded.,

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Fuji Five Lakes Tour, Transfer to Hakone

Japan

Beautiful scenery, spectacular views of MT. Fuji. The museum was also very interesting.

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local knowledge

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Explore Tokyo's Rich Heritage: Tsukiji Outer Market,Imperial palace,Sushi Making Class, Ghibli Museum by public transport

Tokyo

The sushi making class we great fun, The tour of the fish market and Ghibli musuem were also execellent!

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Food

Great sushi!

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Transport

Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip , we felt safe and secured during travel within Costa Rica and people we met are warmth.

We had a tremendous time in Italy, piggybacking a personal trip on top of a college group trip. Luca worked with us to customize an itinerary and activities in sync with our goals and everything went smoothly. This is our 3rd consecutive overseas vacation we have booked through KimKim and each experience has been quite satisfactory.

Hotel Reviews

Just Hotel

Milano

The hotel was fine - nothing exceptional or bad. It was located right by the train station which we wanted due to our travel so a little bit away from the key areas but that was our choice to be close to the train. The hotel was modern, clean, no issues.

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Hotel Saturnia & International

Venice

We loved this hotel and the staff. Perfectly located just a couple of blocks from San Marco square and the Basilica and along the primary shopping district. The hotel had a canal entrance which was great for water taxis and the staff was incredibly friendly - the front desk and concierge team were amazing, helpful and extremely friendly. The room was excellent, very large and spacious and the breakfast buffet was great. We had drinks and dinner at the hotel one night and it was a great decision.

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The entire concierge team was exceptional

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Art Hotel Commercianti

Bologna

Beautiful hotel located right in the center of the central district of Bologna. We were located adjacent to the Basilica and town square and everything including shopping and dining was within a few square blocks. Couldn't have asked for a better location. While the room was a bit small, it wasn't unexpected given the older, historical nature of the hotel. The breakfast buffet was incredible, both in quantity and quality of food and the diversity of offerings.

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Activity Reviews

Navigli district walking tour

Milan

We had a nice tour of a cathedral and the canals and some back streets of the area. It was fine, just not that much to show or discuss. We finished with a glass of wine together with the tour guide.

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Verona Arena skip-the-line guided tour

Italy

The guide was very knowledgeable and had a nice, self-deprecating sense of humor. We enjoyed our time in Verona for the day and the tour.

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PRIVATE - MURANO AND BURANO EXCURSION

Venice

We had a great experience in the Murano glass factory. In fact, we spent so much time there (and money LOL), we missed our time for Burano. But the glass factory made arrangements for us to still go to Burano and get a tour so it worked out well.

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Private Gondola Ride

Venice

Extremely disappointed. 20 minutes, one quick loop through a canal and back to drop off. We were refunded our money but still unhappy as we were looking forward to a nice gondola ride through Venice.

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Eating in the city centre: Private food tour

Bologna

We were a little disappointed with the tour. We enjoyed the initial walk through of the city hall and square and some of the historical information but the tour of the food and restaurants didn't really get into a lot of detail on the various foods, history, why the popularity in Bologna, etc. The oil/balsamic stop was very nice but the visits to the mortadella restaurant and pasta restaurant were just volume fast food type of restaurants. We were hoping for something more quaint and local. And we finished before the gelato store was open so were given a voucher and came back on our own. The guide was friendly but just not a lot of depth into the food and wine history and specialty of Bologna.

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The trip layout was amazing. The highlight was the anakhala game reserve at the end. Our guide Jono was great. Thank you Lize.

Our trip to Morocco was incredible from start to finish! KimKim made it very easy to plan the perfect trip, and everything was seamlessly coordinated throughout our trip. Our driver, Ilyace, was absolutely wonderful. He was punctual and very easy to get along with. Most importantly, he drove safely through mountain passes and winding roads. He ensured that we stopped to stretch our legs at interesting sites during our long travel days, and he brought us to fantastic and authentic Moroccan cuisine along the way. Our riads were beautiful (especially in Marrakesh and the camping experience in the desert), the food was incredible everywhere we went, and the tours were a great way to learn about the history of the cities.

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Riad Diamond of Marrakech

Marrakech

The riad was very comfortable and located in the heart of the medina near the main square.

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Riad Braya

FesfE

The riad was very comfortable and was located in the heart of the medina.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Everything about this experience was incredible. Our visit started with a 2-hour camel ride to the camp site, then we were welcomed with tea and pastries on arrival. Our "tent" was perfect with all of the amenities we would need -- electrical outlets, full bathroom, heater (if needed), fans (if needed), comfortable bed, wifi. We were made to feel at home by the staff at the camp. We had delicious meals for breakfast and dinner (and they accommodated vegetarian preferences with delicious meal as well), followed by stargazing and a drum circle around a campfire. On our second day at the camp, the staff organized a tour for us around the desert and an ATV ride in the afternoon. Overall, this was incredibly special part of our trip, and we would highly recommend this experience.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

This riad was absolutely perfect for our overnight stay en route to the Sahara desert. The check-in/out process was easy, and the room was spacious and comfortable. The best part of this riad was the dinner that served on our arrival -- we are foodies, and we are not exaggerating when we say this was the best meal of our trip and, quite possibly, one of the best meals of our lives. HIGHLY recommend!!!

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Riad Kniza

Marrakech

Incredible riad! This was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The riad was beautiful, the room was spacious and comfortable, and everyone was very accommodating. The location was perfect, as it was near the entrance to the medina and not too far from the main square. The complimentary breakfast was delicious too! Would absolutely recommend staying here!

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Our guide, Charif, was very knowledgeable about Fes and showed us many wonderful highlights of the city! He was also very gracious with his time, allowing us to wander around the different artisan shops and to take our time exploring the souks.

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

This was SO much fun!!

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

It was cool to see the various geographical formations in the Sahara desert and learn more about the Berber people who live there.

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

Absolutely incredible experience to ride a camel to our camp!

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our evening food tour guide, Mohammed, was excellent and provided an amazing food experience for us!! He showed us a variety of foods that we otherwise wouldn't have tried, and he encouraged us to try new things. He also added a lot of history about the city during the tour.

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

Pretty gardens!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our morning guide for the city tour, Abdul, was wonderful!! He was very knowledgeable about the city and the history of the country, and he was very easy to talk to and ask questions.

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Both of our guides were excellent -- Ignacio in Santiago and Tarengi in Hanga Roa. Both very knowledgeable. Jennifer was our driver on the tour in Santiago and she was great. Driver on Easter Island was also very good, but I don't remember his name.

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Hotel Hare Nua

Hanga Roa

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Hotel Castillo Rojo

Santiago

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Good Bye Easter Island - Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Santiago.

Chile

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Half Day Tour Orongo Volcano

Easter Island

Unable to go due to landslide there.

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Kari Kari Cultural Show and Dinner

Easter Island

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Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach

Easter Island

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Half Day Visit Ahu Akivi

Easter Island

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Transfer to the Airport for your Flight to Easter Island

Chile

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Chilean Food Tour & Picnic with a View of Santiago

Santiago

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Alex provided an amazing trip to Belize! He was very responsive questions and helped us understand the entire trip planning process as well as checked in along the way to make sure things were going smoothly. Everything was so well coordinated that we could just relax and enjoy the experience and our trip. When we ran into weather issues during one day, he quickly provided and coordinated alternate activities for the day that we really enjoyed. I would highly recommend Alex and kimkim for future travel!

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Ramon's Village Resort

San Pedro

Loved our stay at Ramon's! The rooms are fabulous and it was so relaxing to sit on the balcony, at the pool or by the beach. The restaurant and smoothie bar were both excellent and food and staff were incredible. We also really enjoyed the snorkeling excursions from the dive shop, the guides were amazing! Easy walk into the rest of town as well. Highly recommend for a stay in San Pedro.

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Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

Excellent place to stay in San Ignacio. Rooms are clean, quiet and spacious. The pool is lovely and the whole place feels like you're in the jungle! The restaurant was excellent and the staff was very helpful to help coordinate excursions. Easy walk into the main part of town as well.

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Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons

Belize

Incredible activity! Great knowledgeable guides! Highly recommend! We saw so many neat sea animals!

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Visit the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm

Belize

Neat to see the butterflies close up!

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Guided Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge - full day

Belize

Really enjoyed this excursion! Swimming in the rio on pools was so much fun and the caves were a great little hike. Guide was very knowledgeable.

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Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour

Belize

Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot!

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