Kimkim Trip Reviews

Hugo curated our perfect Bavarian adventure! It started in historic Munich where Hugo provided us with an amazing tour guide, Yves. This private tour was intimate, educational and above all, fascinating. Hugo planned exceptional dinners each night. He also arranged our private transfer to the ski resort, Kitzbuhel. Our time in Kitzbuhel was complete with mountain lunch dining with breath taking views of the alps. After our ski adventure, Hugo planned our final destination, Salzburg. The 5 start hotel, city tours, dining experiences were exceptional. In addition, Hugo was accessible 24/7. We truly appreciated that he was just a text away whenever we had a question. Hugo went above and beyond for us. His kind and upbeat demeanor was a joy to work with. We will never forget our time in Bavaria. Thank you Hugo!

Hotel Review

Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Salzburg

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Staff was exceptional!

Activity Reviews

Salzburg Private City Walk: Old Town Highlights & Mozart’s Legacy

Salzburg

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🚶‍♂️Munich in 3 hours: private guided tour combining history, flavours and Bavarian elegance

Munich

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Well organized and excellently flowing introduction to the beauty that is Guatemala!! We preferred a more active trip with plenty of hikes and natural wonder; that is exactly what we got. Our guide, driver and new friend Esteban was a wealth of local knowledge and tips about the areas we visited. Highly recommend!!

Activity Reviews

Mayan Face Sunrise Experience (Group)

Guatemala

Definitely worth the early rise time!! Great albeit challenging hike to a beautiful view of sunrise accompanied by coffee and local baked goods.

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Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Boat

Guatemala

Fun to explore the unique villages and learn about the various Mayan trades and traditions! Great day of exploring communities.

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Pacaya Volcano Hike & Picnic, Private.

Guatemala

Beautiful hike!!

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Semuc Champey

Guatemala

Awesome hike and soak in the limestone pools. We also visited a cave. Great day for the active, outdoor enthusiasts!

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Camila and Flora were fantastic. All the various excursions were executed to the utmost degree. If meals were included they were so delicious and bountiful. What we appreciated most was when there was an Aviation Labor Department strike and our flight was canceled, Camila stepped in and rebooked us the next day while we were still enjoying our day excursion.
From pickups at the airport to transfers to the next place, every service was on time and led by friendly knowledgeable staff.
Kimkim made our trip easy and fun. Thank you

This was an absolutely incredible trip and Kimkim and Cory made the planning and traveling process as easy and smooth as could be. Not only were we able to customize our trip to what our interests were, we had support throughout the whole planning stage as well as once we were actually in Japan. We definitely plan on using Kimkim again in the future as well as returning to Japan in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Shiba Park Hotel

Tokyo

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Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

Kyoto

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Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika

Hakone

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Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa

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Activity Reviews

Akihabara Anime & Gaming Adventure Tour

Tokyo

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Samurai Ninja Museum with fun experience

Japan

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Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

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Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kimono Wearing (Higashiyama)

Japan

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Japanese Calligraphy Experience (Nara)

Japan

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Sushi Making Cooking Class near the Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

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Izakaya food tour in Shinjuku (14 small tastings)

Tokyo

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Our travel specialist, Coraima, did a magnificent job discovering our preferences then creating the perfect travel experience for mother-daughter trip to Madrid and Sevilla. From the cooking class and tapas tour to the sherry tasting and Andalusian horse show, everything was top notch. We would have been overwhelmed choosing our own hotels, but she picked the perfect locations. THIS is the way to see a new country! We will definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Room Mate Alba

Madrid

This is in a beautiful neighborhood close to everything you might want to see. It's a little noisy outside at night and one of the smaller rooms we had in Madrid but a good value with a nice breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Dark and moody vibe

Location

Taxis can actually drive up to the front of the hotel which is not the case everywhere.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Smaller bathroom but clean

H10 Casa de la Plata

Sevilla

I can't imagine a better location for staying in Sevilla. We were greeted with wine at check-in and given a quick guide for places to see. The rooftop restaurant/bar has delightful tapas and cocktails. Go at sunset for a picturesque evening. The pool is absolutely beautiful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walkable to everything!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Exceptionally clean and updated

Casa de Las Artes by Meliá Collection

Madrid

The ambiance is peaceful and artistic with classical beauty. The clientele looked to be over 40 with an appreciation for finer details. We walked to everything within 20 minutes. They have the most luxurious hotel gym I've ever been in. The restaurant and breakfast were the best on our trip. 5 stars for everything!

Authenticity & Character

The art and design of the common areas is tranquil and beautiful.

Location

9 minute walk to Retiro Park. Close enough to the city center without the noise.

Staff

English is spoken by everyone we had contact with.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Our room didn't get as cool as we would have liked but no other complaints.

Activity Reviews

Cádiz & Jerez de la Frontera Day Trip with Sherry Tasting

Seville

This is an easy day trip to the coast. I had no idea that Cadiz has such a rich history. Add the Andalusian Horse show just to witness something you may never see again. I learned a lot about Sherry but didn't personally care for it. It is an interesting tour though. Prepare for lots of traffic on the way back. Our driver made the most of it and gave us extra history lessons. We returned around 6pm.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was VERY knowledgeable and friendly.

Transport

Comfortable but long ride, especially after lots of sherry

Tapas Like a Sevillano: Exploring Triana One Bite at a Time

Seville

Juan, our guide, was the best! Triana has a more laid-back energy which we loved exploring along with the history and food

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He was great at stopping to take all the pictures we wanted of us. You could tell all the locals knew him.

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Seville

Seville

Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk

Madrid

Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit

Madrid

We loved the small size of the class (7 of us). We went to the market early so there weren't any crowds which was nice. Our chef was very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. I would recommend this for anyone who doesn't necessarily feel they are an experimental cook but would like to try. Hands on, easy and entertaining!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Professionally taught and high-quality food and cooking tools

It is with great pleasure that I am writing this review. The service we received from KimKim and from Elena in Costa Rica was superb. Our family went to Costa Rica to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Every place we went we were greeted with decorations and treats, organized I imagine by Elena. We were 11 people. Transportation was on time and comfortable. Freddie our driver who took us to and from Monteverde, was great. Our guides were informative. Andres, also known as “Sosio” in Manuel Antonio was patient kind and fun. We had an extraordinary time on the catamaran. I would greatly recommend doing that. Above all, I would say that every interaction with Elena was pleasant, helpful, productive and timely.
We wish all of you great success. You deserve it!

Hotel Reviews

Arenal Springs Resort

La Fortuna

Even in the rain, the hot spring pools were gorgeous.

Authenticity & Character

Vegetation and birds added to our experience.

Location

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From porters to front desk to restaurant staff, all were attentive and pleasant, embodying “ours vida.”

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Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio

The hotel was beautifully situated, designed and maintained!

Authenticity & Character

Location

It has panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean

Staff

Pleasant and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything.

Activity Reviews

Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal/La Fortuna

We saw very little in the way of animals.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

There were communications issues about arranging drivers.

Transport

As above.

Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

Our guide showed us a variety of animals that we would never have spotted, with lots of information about each animal and its habits.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Andres, was personable and knowledgeable, sharing information and locations with other guides.

Transport

Worked smoothly.

Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Costa Rica

Our guide was wonderful. We had children with us and the guide made it especially fun for them! The chocolate was delicious.

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Catamaran Tour with Meal

Costa Rica

The boat was clean. The crew were wonderful. We saw whales. What could be better?

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It was punctual and easy.

KimKim did a wonderful job organizing and taking care of everything! Highly recommend and will use again!

Hotel Reviews

Windsor Martinique Copacabana

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

hotel room was tidy. staff was polite. Pool is TINY. If you want a pool this is not the hotel for you. Great location, one block from cococabana beach,

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Pousada Aguas de Parati

Paraty

Absolute perfection!

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Activity Reviews

Experience the Rio Carnival from the grandstands of the Sambadrome'

Rio de Janeiro

This was really fun! The guides made sure we were together and safe. Highly recommend.

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Private Jeep tour in Paraty'

Paraty

Beautiful destinations, polite guide.

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Paraty: Walking Tour'

Paraty

We had the most amazing time in Morocco! Our driver Mohamed was very knowledgeable and brought us to so many amazing sites! He made sure we didn't miss anything and took such good care of us! He was extremely personable and had so many good tips for us. From the markets of Fes and Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, it was all incredible! Chefchaouen was also a gem. So quiet, peaceful, and the shades of blue were beautiful. We especially enjoyed our dinner with Rania and her family in Fes. It was such a special and personal experience. All of our local guides were very knowledgeable and made our days very interesting and unforgettable. Also, the food tour in Marrakech was such a good addition! I wish we had more time in Morocco! We miss it already!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Lys - Luxury Riad & Spa

Fes

Great location and the staff was very accommodating! The food was also very tasty. Beautiful Riad!

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Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

We loved this hotel! Great food and people. The bed was so comfortable! It was also the perfect location!

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

This was such a fun place! The room was very cozy and we loved the heated blankets. The staff were very welcoming and their evening campfire was so much fun. They are very talented musicians! The food was also delicious!

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Caravane

Ouarzazate

This hotel was very relaxing and we loves the aesthetic! The staff were so nice and the food was incredible!

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The room was very large and beautiful!

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

We cannot get over how perfect this hotel was! It's exactly what we wanted. The various common areas were so nice for relaxing. The food as also very delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful!

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Activity Reviews

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

This was one of the highlights of the trip! The cael ride was so beautiful and peaceful! The first half was sunny and amazing looking out at all the dunes. We then watched the sunset which was gorgeous. The second half with the sunset and then in the dark was really exciting getting to stargaze and see the beautiful moon!

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Guided Tour of Fes' Jewish Quarter and Medina

Fes

This tour hit all the highlights of Fes. The medina can be complicated with all the twists and turns so it was so nice having our local guide who knew exactly where to go. It was very informative and we learned so much throughout the day! We also were given some little snacks along the way which was a fun surprise. The fresh orange juice was so refreshing! I especially enjoyed hearing about the tannery process!

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Dinner with a local Family in Fes

Fes

This was an amazing experience! Rania and her family are such welcoming and kind people. We felt part of the family. The food was also spectacular!

Quality of Experience

Food

The home cooking was very delicious and comforting.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It was so nice that they picked us up and walked us to their house. They also walked us home which was very nice!

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

We loved everything about this tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us so many wonderful sites. We even were able to roll out the dough at one of the communal ovens. The twists and turns of the beautiful blue city were so fun to explore. We also really enjoyed visit the spring.

Quality of Experience

Food

We loved the goat tagine and chicken pastilla!

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Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

We loved everything about this city! It is very easy to navigate and absolutely beautiful! The view from our hotel terrace was fantastic. Everyone was so nice and the city was nice and quiet.

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The trip was arranged seamlessly from the time when we arrived in Peru to when we left. Our guides were all good. We especially loved Alvaro, who was our driver for the entire trip from Lima to Ica and our guide in Paracus. He was passionate about Peru and very kind and accommodating . The ride in his car was comfortable and smooth. We had a different car/driver/guide for the Cañón de los Perdidos tour. This car was a van with narrow and uncomfortable seats. Perhaps a more comfortable vehicle would be more suitable for this trip considering most of the 2.5 hour ride was on unpaved roads in the desert. Our Lima travel agency was very accommodating despite we had to change our departure time several times due to weather related flight cancellations on the return trip home. Overall we had a great experience with KimKim and would definitely consider booking again in the future.

Excellent trip! Trang was so helpful every step of the way. We had a great adventure in Vietnam and got to see so much thanks to Trang’s amazing itinerary.

I would like to give a Big Thank You to Luz, our local contact. It was like she was right behind us all the time making sure we had a memorable and safe experience. We was very reachable and responsive. A great problem solver and a pleasure to work with.

All the drivers were prompt and most were friendly. Our driver guide for the trip to the butterflies was Pablo and we spent a wonderful 11 hours with him. All the other local guides were very knowledgeable and some had interesting backgrounds.

Alex was an incredible partner in planning our trip. We asked for his help without a lot of notice, and he was able to book all our hotels and excursions so quickly. He was very responsive and answered all our questions.

There were no issues on our trip - it was so relaxing because everything was taken care of. All of the hotels and tours exceeded expectations. We were especially happy with our ATM cave tour with Darryl, our driver Cameron, and our snorkelling experience with Christian.

We had a fantastic experience with KimKim, and Nats, our dedicated agent, truly went above and beyond. He was extremely responsive, quickly adjusted our reservations when we were running late and arranged a replacement car when needed.
Most importantly, he designed an amazing itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and made our trip unforgettable. His attention to detail, flexibility, and genuine commitment to customer service made all the difference.
We highly recommend KimKim.

We had an absolutely amazing experience planning our holidays. From the very first steps of the planning process to the final days of the trip, everything was seamless and incredibly well organized.

Myriam and the team truly understood what we were looking for. They didn’t just plan a trip, they created an experience. We didn’t just visit different places in Indonesia, we really got to understand the country, its culture, and its people in a meaningful way.

And the cherry on top was our incredible driver, Edi. He made every single journey enjoyable, shared so much about the local food culture, and always showed up with the best attitude and a smile. He honestly made the experience even more special.

We couldn’t have asked for more and we can’t wait to be back! 🌏

Hotel Reviews

Alamdhari Resort & Spa

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Sri Ratih Cottages

Delicious breakfast, well located. Amazing views and clean Staff extremely helpful

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Activity Reviews

Rafting or Tubing on Telaga Waja River

Indonesia

An extreme fun adventure

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Undisan Cultural Activity Day: Dive into Bali’s Heartbeat

Indonesia

The highlight of the trip :) Immersive activity getting to know the locals

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We had a terrific time in Belize. Our guide in St Ignacio was wonderful and he took us to the Mayan ruins and also took us on the river swim and a hike. In Hopkins village we stayed at Jaguar Reef which was an amazing property. We really loved Belize and the Belizian people and we will be back. Thanks so much for planning a great trip for us.

Hotel Reviews

The Lodge at Jaguar Reef

Hopkins

Amazing property right on the beach. Food was simply outstanding as was their service

Authenticity & Character

Right on the beach an easy way to get to the keys from there as the pick up is right at the hotel by boat. Nice bar on the ocean and great pools and food.

Location

Right on the beach with great snorkeling and food

Staff

Friendly wonderful staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and very comfortable beds and room

San Ignacio Resort Hotel

San Ignacio

This hotel is close to a forest making it a wonderful property. We were pretty comfortable there. I did not rate it 5 stars because it has limited food options for vegetarians. The staff in this hotel were great.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Nice location with a forest next door

Staff

Very friendly great staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

Spa and Relaxing day!

Belize

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Barrier Reef Snorkeling Half Day

Belize

The reef snorkeling was amazing! Meds and Jeff from get to know Belize was outstanding!

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Transfer From San Ignacio to Hopkins with Stop at Mayflower Bocawina National Park

Belize

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Enjoy Barton Creek & Big Rock Falls

Belize

Unique and pretty caves the boat ride can be a bit unnerving in parts if you are claustrophobic.

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Discover Xunantunich

Belize

Great to see the ruins and learn about the ancient Mayans

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Our trip to Quito and The Galapagos was terrific. The guides were all terrific, Jose is Quito was pleasant, efficient, informative and very helpful. The traffic in Quito is quite challenging, we were glad Jose was driving. We needed a stop at a pharmacy and Jose bilingual skills were a great help. We loved the interactive experiences at The Center of the World, seeing the gold leaf churches with the native animal gargoyles and the chocolate shop. Salome met us at Baltra, ferrying us to our driver. We visited the Highlands, Tortoise Ranch, Lava Tunnel and Darwin's Research Center. All was very interesting. Salome took extra time to tell us the story of Lonesome George and we were impressed with the Tortoise nursery. At the Tortoise ranch we were surprised by how active the tortoises were, but it was mating season. We met Diego later who immediately helped my husband find medical care for a gash he got after a fall, (transitioning from bright sunlight to dark wearing sunglasses is not the best idea). Our visits to uninhabited islands and snorkling were very interesting and fun. We were very happy with the accommodations on the day cruiser, Ricardo our guide, the crew and a delicious lunch. on our day off we enjoyed a walk to Tortuga Bay and took the ferry back. We loved Santa Cruz. Next stop was Isabela which we also loved. The speed ferry over was great but the harbor is frenetic and we were running late. Our guide, Julio kept us on track. In hindsight we could have skipped the kayaking, however, we did see a tiger shark. The tour on Las Tintoreras was interesting. The snorkel at Los Tuneles was a favorite. Our guide was skilled and personable and knew how to shepherd us. He photographed our experiences and interactions with the sea life we encountered and allowed us to download to our phones. Brilliant! We did rent bikes and went out to The Wall of Tears. It was a long ride and of course it was always hot. We were glad to have done it. San Cristobal was next, Julio was very helpful at the airport. Javier (Pico) made sure we were ready for Kicker Rock which was over the top. The scuba divers saw the Hammerhead sharks, but the snorkelers saw lots of fish, sea turtles and white tip sharks. The brought everyone to a bay first to assess skills then we were off the Kicker rock. The guides on the boat were TERRIFIC. The seas were rough and we had many different skill levels. The guides were professional, kind and safety conscience above all. Our last day we were able to fit in a walk to La Loberia and Barranco which was harder than expected. Pico was very good getting us there and back before a rain storm hit. Off to Quito and a final meeting with Jose picking us up then dropping us off at the airport. It was a very active trip which we enjoyed immensely, the guides made everything run smoothly in a very relaxed way.

Our trip was very well organized, with drivers and guides on time and completely knowledgeable. Our guides in Izamal, Chichen Itza and Meridad were outstanding! The drivers were excellent as well! The Hacienda Merida was a gem of a hotel, located in the heart of the Historic District. The rooms were very spacious and colonial style, with a delicious breakfast. El Meson del Marques in Valladolid was lacking. The location is excellent, but rooms are tiny, with no amenities at all! Not even a bathroom hook! Kind of disappointing, although their restaurant is outstanding! Much, much better than the two recommendations we got for Museo de la Gastronomica in Merida and El Atrio del Mayab in Valladolid. Our excursion to Rio Largartos was special, as was Ek Balam! A special shout-out to Luz Ma, who helped me greatly all during the trip, with questions and concerns I had. She went out of her way to be in touch with me immediately and make everything right. I would definitely recommend Kimkim for anyone looking to go to Mexico. Thank you for all of your help in making my trip so special.

Hotel Reviews

El Mesón del Marqués

Valladolid

This hotel gets three stars because of its location. The hotel is nice looking, with lots of trees and plants all around, but the rooms are sorely lacking in everything! Uncomfortable beds and pillows, no hooks in the bathroom, tiny rooms, etc. I requested and paid for a "balcony" room, and got a "Juliet" balcony room. No room for a chair to sit! Was disappointed. The restaurant is outstanding and wished I had eaten there for dinner, instead of the recommendation we got.

Authenticity & Character

Lots of things!

Location

Heart of the city.

Staff

The front desk reception was lacking in knowledge and not helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bad beds/pillows.

Hacienda Merida

Mérida

Beautiful, colonial style mansion, in the heart of the Historic District. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, the staff friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was fresh and delicious! Would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

Character, beauty, details.

Location

The best location in the heart of the Historic District.

Staff

Friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very comfortable, bathroom was large and stocked, all perfect.

Activity Reviews

Ek Balam Archaeological Site & swim in a cenote

Mexico

Mayan ruin in the jungle! Again, try to get here as early as possible, as it gets very hot in there! Climbed and walked around and then to the cenote and lunch, which is on the same premises. Lunch was EXCELLENT and the cenote is huge and beautiful!

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Visit Chichén Itzá, Wonder of the Maya World

Mexico

What can you say about this?! Outstanding! Be there at 8am when the gates open. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to really see the place, which is bigger than you think. All kinds of vendors waiting to get in at 8am as well. Lots of bathroom facilities around too. EXCELLENT guide here! We really had a great time here. The total Mayan experience.

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A pink-ish day at Río Lagartos & Las Coloradas

Mexico

It takes a while to get there, 2 1/2 hours, but worth it! You take a small boat far into the bay to see all kinds of birds, crocodiles, etc. Had lunch in the Captains house, locally done. Interesting.

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Explore Yellow Izamal: the City of Hills

Mexico

A very cool experience, small town, great guide, nice ruin you can climb for a view. Definitely worthwhile!

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City Tour of Merida: The White City

Mérida

Excellent tour guide with tons of knowledge and information! Showed us the biggest local market, explained everything we were looking at, walked up to monuments, museums, etc. Highly recommend!

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Dining recommendations in Mérida

Mérida

Unfortunately, we did not like the two dining recommendations we were given: Museo del Gastronomica and El Atrio del Mayab. Very mediocre food. Do not understand why so many people are there.

Quality of Experience

All activities and drivers were where they were supposed to be.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All very knowledgeable, spoke very good English, friendly and helpful.

Transport

Clean, friendly, knowledgeable, on time.

Francis was absolutely amazing to work with. He was super responsive the entire trip. Basically everything went according to plan, and when minor hiccups came up, Francis was always available to quickly resolve them via phone call.

It was also great that we were able to make s adjustments to the itinerary to accommodate how our children (3 and 7) were doing. We had a phone call with Harry at the beginning of planning and it was so helpful to be able to share the concerns we had about traveling with small kids, while also trying to do a trip in the DR that was outside of the typical all inclusives and beaten pathy. There is no way we could have managed this trip on our own. We had a rich experience, seeing the beautiful mountains and waterfalls of the interiors, visiting a cocoa farm where our kids got to learn the whole process from tree to bar & we bought the most delicious chocolate ever, and then we headed to the beach --- but to a small quieter beach town and a very thoughtful small hotel that had what we needed & was so lovely. All the drivers hired were helpful and Francis was just a text away in case of any issues.

Overall, we had an amazing time, and got to have a bunch of super memorable experiences over the course of the trip. We would definitely look into booking with kimkim again and will certainly reach out to Harry and Francis when we are ready to head back to the DR.

Hotel Reviews

Hoteles Nicolas de Ovando

Santo Domingo

Really nice hotel with great staff and everyone was super nice to our kids - even more so than the other hotels we stayed in Great pool Breakfast was just ok Super close to everything in the colonial district

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Villa Serena

Las Galeras

Super peaceful location with an absolutely amazing view. Pool is a bit tiny is that's a concern. It doesn't really have a "beach" if you have kids that like to play in the sand, but you can easily access the water for swimming or paddling via kayak or SUP. Only a 10 min walk to la playita if you want a sandy beach. Food was solid, but nothing special. Staff was really nice.

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Hotel Gran Jimenoa

Jarabacoa

Solid hotel for Jarabacoa but with some minor issues. Showers weren't the best, but are acceptable (hot water takes a bit of time). Really beautiful grounds. Staff was nice. Good playground and pool on site if traveling with kids. Music was a playing into the evening, but it was never really an issue (maybe bc we had the apartment, which was facing the parking lot). Food was pretty good - breakfast got repetitive, but overall it was good.

Authenticity & Character

Really beautiful grounds

Location

Easy to get to anything in Jarabacoa

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Activity Reviews

Samana's Coastal Paradise: 7 Beaches to Explore -group tour

the Dominican Republic

We basically just wanted to visit Playa Rincon and hang there with the kids, so we adjusted accordingly (visited 2 beaches)

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Food

Lunch was notably excellent

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Whale Watching in Samana Bay

the Dominican Republic

Great trip - we saw a ton of whales!

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Jarabacoa to La Galeras with Stop in San Francisco de Macoris for Cacao Experience

the Dominican Republic

Cacao experience was probably the best farm tour we've done anywhere - highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Food

Lunch at the cacao farm was just ok

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Day Trip Constanza

the Dominican Republic

The falls here are absolutely stunning and landscape is so beautiful - definitely worth it! Kids loved the strawberry farm.

Quality of Experience

Food

Service at lunch was painfully slow, but the food was some of the best of the trip

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Horseback riding in Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa

Kids had a great time riding the horses - they were very gentle. Some of the areas the horses walk through aren't exactly "nature trails" but it's not really a big deal. Fun to cross the streams and pass by all the farms.

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Baiguate Waterfall

Jarabacoa

Pretty waterfall, but it's a pretty short walk. It worked for us because our kids love playing with rocks, sand, dirt and there was plenty to do at the base of the waterfall, but without kids this feels like an hour activity at most and should probably be combined with something else.

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My family and I had an amazing trip to Quito and the Galápagos Islands . Anthony was our point of contact with Kim Kim travel and he did an excellent job staying in contact with us with the planning an execution of the trip. Kim Kim travel planned a spectacular vacation for us from interesting museums at the equator to boating adventures to see wildlife in their unique habitat. I would highly recommend this organization for their attention to detail making your trip stress free and full of memorable experiences.

Hotel Reviews

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Puerto Ayora

We so enjoyed the pool area with the bar!

Authenticity & Character

Inside courtyard and pool area made this hotel fun and relaxing.

Location

This hotel is conveniently located next to a major walking street and close to the port for the water taxi.

Staff

Staff is present 24 hours and always ready to help you.

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Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel

Galápagos

There is nothing like having a beautiful view from your room and well as hearing the waves crash while you sleep . The room layout is perfect for relaxing in the room as well.

Authenticity & Character

From ground floor pool to rooftop views and jacuzzi, it is amazing!

Location

Amazing location right on the ocean

Staff

Staff is always available and ready to help you.

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Dann Carlton Quito

Quito

This hotel is beautiful with delicious food. Perfectly located in Quito for all of your adventures .

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to the Galapagos Airport, flight back to Quito

Galapagos Islands

It is so nice to be escorted to and from the airport as well as guidance in the airport.

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Discovering Bartolome a full day yacht experience

Isla Santa Cruz

The view from this island is unique and a must see!

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Tunnels & Cabo Rosa

Isla Isabela

This is a must do excursion. The lava tunnels and the snorkeling are amazing. The amount of wildlife and sea life you can see on one trip is hard to beat.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide made sure we saw as much as possible especially snorkeling!

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Tintoreras

Isla Isabela

This is a fun excursion of snorkeling and seeing amazing sea creatures as well as a short hike to see iguana mating area and black tip shark habitat.

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Kayaking at Tortuga Bay

Isla Santa Cruz

There is probably no where else in the world where you can kayak right next to black tip sharks and sea turtles in the same bay. There is also a beautiful nature hike to the water.

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Santa Cruz Highlands, Lava Tunels and Charles Darwin Research Station (if times allows)

Isla Santa Cruz

Bush walking in a giant tortoise habitat is the most unique and unbelievable experience. You feel like you have gone back in time.

Quality of Experience

Food

The lunch we had was delicious!

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Discover Quito's Best-Kept Secrets: A Full-Day Tour of the Historic and the Middle of the World

Quito

This is the first museum I have taking my well traveled family that they all universally said they enjoyed!

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Our party of 5 family members (3 seniors) had a great tour of Sicily. The accommodations were all amazing and luxe in central locations so we could easily walk to restaurants and shopping as requested. Gianluca and our Palermo suites were especially impressive. Our guides (Marcella in Palermo and Grazia in Catania were fun and knowledgeable ; and drivers ( Giulia, Giuseppi and Francisco and. Maurizio) were prompt friendly and helpful. Thanks for a memorable trip!