Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Outstanding overview of Panama!
Panama | Jan 15 - Jan 25, 2026

Linda
Linda W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Our local travel company, Gapa Travel was outstanding! All the guides and drivers were courteous and punctual. The vehicles they drove were also very nice. We always felt like we were in good hands. All 3 hotels we stayed in were fabulous!! The locations of each were perfect and really highlighted the key aspects of each area we explored. Read more

Our local travel company, Gapa Travel was outstanding! All the guides and drivers were courteous and punctual. The vehicles they drove were also very nice. We always felt like we were in good hands. All 3 hotels we stayed in were fabulous!! The locations of each were perfect and really highlighted the key aspects of each area we explored.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Island Plantation
Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro

This was truly an amazing place! Our cabana was large with several intimate spaces to escape to. The pool was wonderful and everything felt so quiet and private with only 8 rooms and adults-only. The access to the beach and the restaurant/bar on the beach was extremely convenient and also very quiet.

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Location
While the ride in from Bocas Town was rough and long (30 min each way), the seclusion and quietness of the location made it worth it.
Staff
Juan Carlos was a delight as were all the restaurant/bar staff
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Coffee Estate Inn
Jaramillo

This is beautiful, boutique hotel nestled on the mountainside. Each casita was a stand alone accomodation with a porch facing the mountains. We were greeted warmly by the office manager. The breakfast was outstanding!

Authenticity & Character
separate casitas! the views! We didn't see another guest so it was very private.
Location
Nestled on a mountainside; only 1.2 km from town centre.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Central Hotel Panama
Panama

The location is perfect! We were within walking distance of all the key sights in Casco Viejo and the hotel itself was beautiful, very comfortable and with great on-site amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the heart of Casco Viejo; right on the Plaza Catedral.
Staff
very pleasant and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Boca del Drago & Playa de las Estrellas
Boca del Drago & Playa de las Estrellas
Bocas del Toro

Due to the rough surf, we were not able to go to Isla de Pajaros. Instead, they took us through the Snyder Canal on the mainland north of Almirante. Our guide knew we liked to photograph wildlife, so they chose this as an alternative for us. It was nice. We also enjoyed hiking from Playa del Drago to Playa de Estrellas, having lunch on the beach and swimming to see the starfish.

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Coral Cay and Red Frog Beach
Coral Cay and Red Frog Beach
Bocas del Toro

We were very pleasantly surprised to have a private boat tour.... just us, the boat driver, and our guide. We had so much room to photograph and they spent whatever amount of time we wanted when a special wildlife sighting occurred.

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Coffee Experience
Boquete

It was awesome to see this small, family-run coffee plantation. We got a very intimate tour and enjoyed tasting the different coffees. I was excited to be able to try the Geisha coffee that is so famous.

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Nature Walk
Nature Walk
Boquete

We went on a shorter hike on Sendero Culebra trail, chosen by our guide due to the fact that he was determined to find us a quetzal.... so endearing! We didn't enjoy the hike itself as much as Los Quetzales and after about 1.5 hrs, I asked to turn around. I think I would have preferred hiking to the Three Waterfalls instead, but frankly, the Los Quetzales trail was so awesome I could have really foregone the 2nd day of hiking.

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Hike Los Quetzales
Boquete

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Welcome to Boquete
Welcome to Boquete
Boquete

We loved this mountainous, rainforest region of Panama. We loved our full one-way hike on Los Quetzales trail. Our guide, Elvis was awesome and such a gentleman who tried so hard to find a quetzal for us. The hike was beautiful and a bit challenging, but it was comfortable knowing we had a guide who did not push the pace too hard. We were happy that we started the hike in Cerro Punta which was supposed to be a bit easier than starting in Boquete. The 2-hr. drive the trailhead was beautiful and gave us an appreciation of the landscape.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
patient and diligent
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City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal
City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal
Panama

It was great to see some of the new part of the city and the original Panama City ruins. We enjoyed seeing the IMAX movie at the Miraflores VC, but we could see nothing on the observation deck due to the crowds. I'm not sure if there was anything else to see at the VC. Overall, due to the fact that we experienced the full transit of the canal, we could have skipped the VC. We had little time for our tour of Casco Viejo and would have preferred more time for that. Due to being short on time, we had to drive through the crowded streets instead of walking. Luckily, we had scheduled some extra time into our trip on both ends so we could do some exploring on our own.

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Panama Canal Full Transit Tour
Panama City

This was amazing and everything I had imagined. We are so glad we booked a full transit as it gave us a full picture of this engineering marvel. The only glitch we had was the pick up time was confusing. Gapa gave us a pick up time of 6:30 and between 6:00 and 6:15, the hotel staff were hunting us down at breakfast to inform us someone was waiting for us. We quickly finished our meal and met our driver who seemed to be in a hurry. We arrived at the ticket office/line for embarkation around 7 and were nearly the last to board the boat. If we had been picked up at the agreed upon time, we might have missed the boat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very courteous and punctual
Transport
Panameña Night
Panameña Night
Panama City

We loved the overall concept of this and there were parts of it we really enjoyed: sampling ceviche at the Fish Market and having cocktails on the Lazotea rooftop bar. There were 2 things we were disappointed about, however. The restaurant choice, Canal House was not a good choice. While it was located near the canal, it was dark when we were there, so we couldn't see anything. We were only given 2 choices for our meal and we really disliked the option we chose. Also, it took a very long time to be served. We sat with nothing (no drinks even) for over 30 minutes. The atmosphere was extremely loud (live band playing) and it was very hard to hear our guide talking to us. Also, we had just met our guide, Victor and we thought it was sort of strange that he sat and ate with us. He was hard to understand with the loud environment so it was stressful. We enjoyed meeting Victor and sharing ceviche and cocktails after dinner, but an improvement for the future would be to leave us alone for dinner. Also, I would recommend that the dinner location also be in Casco Viejo. Overall, it would be much more time in between events and we could even walk to each venue and explore Casco Viejo at the same time.

Quality of Experience
see above
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above
Transport
Our drivers for the entire trip did an excellent job!
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 02, 2026
Hi there Linda, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! I’m really happy to hear that you had such a great experience with our local travel company, Gapa Travel, and that the guides, drivers, and transportation helped you feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout your journey. It’s also wonderful to know that you loved the hotels and their locations, and that each stay helped highlight the unique character of the areas you explored. Creating a seamless... Read more

Hi there Linda,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! I’m really happy to hear that you had such a great experience with our local travel company, Gapa Travel, and that the guides, drivers, and transportation helped you feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout your journey.

It’s also wonderful to know that you loved the hotels and their locations, and that each stay helped highlight the unique character of the areas you explored. Creating a seamless experience where logistics, comfort, and location all come together is always our goal, so I’m glad that came through during your trip.

Thank you again for traveling with Kimkim and for trusting us with your adventure. If your travels bring you back to Panamá, or somewhere new, I’d be delighted to help plan your next trip!

All the best,
Jesse

Extremely helpful and proactive...
Australia | Jan 23 - Jan 29, 2026

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Gordon S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Vicky was extremely helpful and proactive at getting us the information we needed before and during the trip. Read more

Vicky was extremely helpful and proactive at getting us the information we needed before and during the trip.

Activity Review
SEIT Uluru & BBQ Dinner
SEIT Uluru & BBQ Dinner
Uluru

We had a wonderful day touring Uluru and learning the history and significance of the people who have lived here.

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Local specialist: Vicky Steinhardt
Vicky
Vicky Steinhardt
Local specialist in Noosa, Australia | Replied on Jan 30, 2026

Thabks so much Gordon. Appreciate your positive feedback.
Take care and All the Best
Vicky

My KimKim Spain experience.
Spain | Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2026

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Holly A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
I traveled on an 8 day trip in Madrid, Malaga and Seville. All of my guides were incredible. Sergio, Carlos, Bena (sp?), Sasha...I may have forgotten some. The drivers were also fabulous as were all the hotels. Everything went very smoothly. It could not have been better. I would definitely recommend KimKim. Thank you so much!!! Read more

I traveled on an 8 day trip in Madrid, Malaga and Seville. All of my guides were incredible. Sergio, Carlos, Bena (sp?), Sasha...I may have forgotten some. The drivers were also fabulous as were all the hotels. Everything went very smoothly. It could not have been better. I would definitely recommend KimKim. Thank you so much!!!

Hotel Reviews
Petit Palace Puerta de Triana
Seville
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ICON Malabar
Málaga

Wonderful location. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast

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B&B Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol
Madrid

Wonderful. Very well located. I arrived at 6am and they let me check in early.

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Local specialist: Noga Heyman
Noga
Noga Heyman
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Feb 02, 2026

Thanks for your kind words, Holly! I'm so glad you had a fantastic trip in Spain. We really take pride in having the best local guides, so I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed spending time with each of them. We're excited to hear from you when you're ready to plan your next adventure!

Great trip. Guides were terrific. Hanging bridges etc.
Costa Rica | Jan 20 - Jan 28, 2026

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Stephen S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Great trip. Guides were terrific. Hanging bridges and volcano tour led by Mariano. Sloth tour(where we actually saw them)
led by Manuel and Ernesto. Monteverde led by Andres. All made the tours very special.
Worked with Holden from Serendipity Adventures to plan the trip. Again excellent. Last but not least was Adrian who answered all our questions as they came up. All in all an excellent adventure.
By the way we chose to rent a car and drive. We loved it but I wouldn’t recommend it...
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Great trip. Guides were terrific. Hanging bridges and volcano tour led by Mariano. Sloth tour(where we actually saw them)
led by Manuel and Ernesto. Monteverde led by Andres. All made the tours very special.
Worked with Holden from Serendipity Adventures to plan the trip. Again excellent. Last but not least was Adrian who answered all our questions as they came up. All in all an excellent adventure.
By the way we chose to rent a car and drive. We loved it but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are comfortable with small roads and sometimes challenging driving conditions.

Hotel Reviews
The Coast Beachfront Hotel
Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province

This was our least favorite of the hotels. Good location for the beach. Average rooms. Small crowded pool. No restaurant or services. Would not choose it again. Would look for a more self contained resort outside of town.

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Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde

This was the most dramatic hotel on our trip. Amazing location. Not easy to get to if you are driving but worth the trip. Good food and nice rooms and terrific staff.

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Lomas del Volcán
Fortuna

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. Peaceful. Wonderful rooms in separate little cottages. Great pool, good food and excellent staff. Would be happy staying there for a week.

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Location
Close to town but very private and peaceful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Liberia

Fine airport hotel

Authenticity & Character
Location
Next to airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Boat Tour
Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Boat Tour
Costa Rica

Skipped this one as I was not feeling well. Plus Tamarindo is extremely hot.

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Private: Half-day Birdwatching Hike in Curi-Cancha Reserve
Private: Half-day Birdwatching Hike in Curi-Cancha Reserve
Monteverde

Again the guide makes the trip. Andres was terrific.

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Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Arenal/La Fortuna

Wonderful excursion. Again the guide makes the trip. Andres was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with.

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Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk
Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

We actually got to see sloths. The guides have a familiar route they take. Good chance of seeing sloths since they know where they are and obviously the sloths are not moving very quickly. Easy trip.

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Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

Great trip made special by our guide Mariano.

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Mariano
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 30, 2026

Thank you Steve for taking the time to mention everyone by name. They have all worked hard to show you the best of Costa Rica!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Fantastic Trip, thanks to KimKim
Morocco | Dec 26 - Jan 2, 2026

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Elizabeth C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
We had a fantastic vacation in Morocco, thanks in large part to KimKim! Our family thought this was one of our favorite trips. We like to plan a lot of a vacation ourselves and appreciated that KimKim let us book our own hotels and some tours, while arranging transportation and other tours themselves. The tours KimKim arranged were some of our favorites- the guides were very hands-on, informative, and flexible as needed with our family (we traveled with two kids, ages 1.5 & 6). Our driver,... Read more

We had a fantastic vacation in Morocco, thanks in large part to KimKim! Our family thought this was one of our favorite trips. We like to plan a lot of a vacation ourselves and appreciated that KimKim let us book our own hotels and some tours, while arranging transportation and other tours themselves. The tours KimKim arranged were some of our favorites- the guides were very hands-on, informative, and flexible as needed with our family (we traveled with two kids, ages 1.5 & 6). Our driver, Yassine, was the highlight of our trip! He was with us for the whole week and was so kind and helpful. We were able to contact our local guide at any point during the trip, which was reassuring. We even changed something the night before (traveling to Casablanca earlier than planned) and they were able to accommodate. I cannot recommend enough!

Local specialist: Imane Ouriche
Imane
Imane Ouriche
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Jan 30, 2026

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you very much for such a thoughtful review. It was a pleasure assisting with your family’s trip and creating an itinerary that allowed you the flexibility to plan parts independently while ensuring seamless logistics on the ground. I’m especially happy to hear the guides and transportation made a positive difference, and I will gladly pass your feedback on to Yassine. We truly appreciate your trust and are grateful to have been part of a trip that became one of your family’s favorites.

Regards,
Imane

Amazing trip with excellent support
Argentina | Jan 10 - Jan 27, 2026

Carl
Carl C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Camila was our planner and we loved working with her. Great suggestions and local insights, very communicative, and answered our many questions. Helped us build an incredible trip. Our guides were invaluable and made traveling comfortable and smooth. This was especially helpful since our Spanish is limited and basic. From airport arrival to drop off to everything in between we felt completely taken care of. Hotels were amazing with one exception- did not care for the Novotel Buenos... Read more

Camila was our planner and we loved working with her. Great suggestions and local insights, very communicative, and answered our many questions. Helped us build an incredible trip.

Our guides were invaluable and made traveling comfortable and smooth. This was especially helpful since our Spanish is limited and basic. From airport arrival to drop off to everything in between we felt completely taken care of.

Hotels were amazing with one exception- did not care for the Novotel Buenos Aires but it was only for our last night after we arrived back from Antartica and were flying home the next day.

We loved Buenos Aires and all the activities from neighborhood tours to food tours to the incredible Tango show Camila set up (others we talked to about the shows they went to that they coordinated through their hotels had lesser experiences so we were lucky to have an insider like Camila).

We also flew to Mendoza for an incredible 4 days - Camila set everything up and even adjusted our schedule back in BA when a flight was changed. In Mendoza we once again had an outstanding experience with our Guide Lucia and driver Gozalvo- wine tastings, an incredible lunch at Zonda, horseback riding, a cooking class where we made and ate empanadas! We loved all of it.

Then we connected with our separately planned cruise to Antarctica.

The handoff and return were seamless. When the inevitable bumps, delays and curveballs came, we had a local agency we could WhatsApp with and Flora was amazing. Everything flowed smoothly. I can’t emphasize enough how helpful it was to have this service. It made all the difference for us having an incredible bucket list trip that flowed smoothly.

We absolutely loved it!

Hotel Reviews
Novotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Location is the best thing going for this place. Room was hot and AC weak. Seems like a previously top notch hotel that is frayed around the edges and a bit run down. Staff was good but not the standard of other places we stayed. Would not come back

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Posada Verde Oliva
Coquimbito, Maipú

Perfect place to stay in Mendoza! Room was quaint and comfortable, breakfast was awesome, coffee was great, staff was amazing, pool was a nice refuge on hot days. Will stay here again when we come back.

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Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires—MGallery
Buenos Aires

Incredible experience- would stay here again without hesitation. Felt like an oasis. Great breakfast, very comfortable room, nice bar, great location. Loved it

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Activity Reviews
Palermo Food Tour
Palermo Food Tour
Buenos Aires

Very cool tour of a hip part of Buenos Aires with Freddy. Also got some fun facts about the neighborhood while there. Every place we went was great. Loved the insight into great little restaurants and would go back to many of them when back in Buenos Aires. Ate too much but really enjoyed it.

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Cooking Time at Casa del Visitante in Santa Julia Winery
Cooking Time at Casa del Visitante in Santa Julia Winery
Mendoza

What a fun experience! We did it with another couple and had a blast. Made empanadas and bread and a dessert I can’t remember the name of. Delicious. Then we walked over for a tour of the winery. This is a bigger, more industrial type winery but fascinating and the tour guide was great! Very informative and we loved the young wines and the tasting (but was not a fan of the sweeter wines). Then back for an incredible lunch. But the portions were huge and we were so full we couldn’t really enjoy it fully. Very fun and would do it again for sure!

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Lujan de Cuyo Wine Experience
Lujan de Cuyo Wine Experience
Mendoza

We had the most incredible day. We started at the Alta Vista Winery and it was incredible. Great tour, super informative and great wines. Then onto Bodega Vistalba - beautiful winery with excellent wines. Finally a lunch and wine at Zonda. Absolutely incredible meal! Wines were excellent. Toured the organic garden. As Big foodies, this was one of the highlights of our trip to Mendoza. Love the whole day and our love for Argentine wines is redoubled. Again, our guide Lucy and driver Gonzalvo we fantastic. We were chauffeured around so comfortably and loved talking to them and getting to know more about their home and the region

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Sunset Horseback Riding in Mendoza
Sunset Horseback Riding in Mendoza
Mendoza

The best part was the ride and sunset. Our guide was great and explained some of the flora and fauna of the region. We are horse people and really enjoyed it although the riding was very “trail ride” oriented. The BBQ afterwards was mediocre and a bit too long. Enjoyed it for the experience of being out there and seeing the landscape, horses and sunset

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Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana
Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana
Buenos Aires

Loved this show. Meal was great. Waiters and staff were brusque but efficient. Dancers were incredible. We sat with another couple we’d just met and had a great time. We felt lucky we went to this show as other tourists we met went to other shows through their hotels that were mediocre. This one was excellent

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Buenos Aires Barrios Tour
Buenos Aires Barrios Tour
Buenos Aires

Very cool to see the different neighborhoods and to see some of the highlights of each. Loved the insider perspective. We were able to hit the Changing of the Guard at the Metropolitan Cathedral just right and learned a lot about the history of Argentina while driving. Enjoyed Choripan in La Boca and many other experiences. Just wish we could have had more time.

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Local specialist: Camila Plat

Despite a few health concerns that caused us ...
Mexico | Jan 14 - Jan 23, 2026

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Carol F.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Despite a few health concerns that caused us to cancel a few excursions, we had a wonderful trip and learned a lot about the Mayan culture and history, which was our objective. Everyone was especially helpful with Robin as she had difficulty walking after she fell a couple of times. Julio, our private driver, was kind and pleasant, always smiling. The guides were all very informative and helpful as well. We did experience bites from bed bugs somewhere along the way, and I learned I was... Read more

Despite a few health concerns that caused us to cancel a few excursions, we had a wonderful trip and learned a lot about the Mayan culture and history, which was our objective. Everyone was especially helpful with Robin as she had difficulty walking after she fell a couple of times. Julio, our private driver, was kind and pleasant, always smiling. The guides were all very informative and helpful as well. We did experience bites from bed bugs somewhere along the way, and I learned I was allergic to mosquito bites. But I guess that comes with the territory, so not a complaint. The planning for the trip with Charlotte was exceptional, and for that reason we would use kimkim again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
IKAL Tulum Hotel

This hotel is good for anyone looking for a more rustic Mayan experience. The room was like a Hobbitt's hut, with curved ceilings and cave-like interior, with very little light. I had to use the light on my camera to see inside my suitcase, even in daytime. If you have back problems or walking difficulty, this is not the place for you. We did like the fenced privacy and the outside private pool with jetted water. We experienced some bed bug problems here, though. The restaurant overlooking the beach was good, and the staff was very helpful. Would be an excellent choice if you are young with no health issues.

Authenticity & Character
Location
You have to pay a fee to get into the area every time you leave.
Staff
When one of us had a mobility problem, a staff member came to our hut and helped her walk out to catch our van.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had bites from bed bugs here.
Hotel boutique Saastah
Valladolid

beautiful, peaceful hotel, excellent staff

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Staff in restaurant and front desk were very helpful. They helped us find a source for laundry and offered to arrange for a doctor when one of our party was ill.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room needed a more comfortable chair to sit in.
Hacienda Mérida
Mérida

Loved the old colonial feel of this hotel. Good location. Staff very helpful. Wish they had more comfortable chairs in the room, though.

Authenticity & Character
authenticity of chairs did not make them comfortable for anyone with a back problem
Location
in historic section of town
Staff
everyone was very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
at least one comfortable chair to sit in, some attention to clear out possibility of bed bugs
Activity Reviews
Boat tour in the Natural Reserve of Sian Ka'an
Boat tour in the Natural Reserve of Sian Ka'an
Mexico

This was our favorite tour. The guides were all helpful and accommodating. The area is beautiful with many birds to see. Very relaxing.

Quality of Experience
The area is beautiful, and there were many birds to see.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were very attentive and helpful. One of us had trouble with mobility, and they made sure she was safe as she got in and out of the van and also the boat.
Transport
Punta Laguna
Punta Laguna
Mexico

The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The Mayan ceremony was meaningful. We did not see any wildlife though.

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Uxmal site with an English speaking guide
Uxmal site with an English speaking guide
Mexico

The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was very accommodating when one of us had some difficulty walking. He found shady spots to sit when the heat became too much. We learned a lot about the Mayans.

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Boat tour in Celestun
Boat tour in Celestun
Mexico

This was wonderful. We saw many beautiful flamingoes.

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Walking tour in Mérida with an English speaking guide
Walking tour in Mérida with an English speaking guide
Mérida

The guide was very informative. We learned a lot about the Mayans and their history. He altered the route when we asked and accommodated our slow walking.

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Local specialist: Charlotte Melun

Colombia with family.
Colombia | Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2026

Sophie
Sophie F.
Wentzville, MO | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Everything from start to finish was seamless. Michaels communication was the most appreciated, with quick responses and flexibility.
From the Safety and communication to the drivers and guides, everything was top notch
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Everything from start to finish was seamless. Michaels communication was the most appreciated, with quick responses and flexibility.
From the Safety and communication to the drivers and guides, everything was top notch

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena
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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
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Senda Watapuy
Santa Marta
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Cleanliness & Comfort
York Luxury Suites Medellín
El Poblado, Medellin
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Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Pereira
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Activity Reviews
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Colombia

Not easy, but not too difficult. Beautiful, peaceful. We loved how passionate our guide was!

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Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín
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Market Visit & Cooking Class
Market Visit & Cooking Class
Cartagena

This was our favorite day, but I genuinely LOVE markets. This is a real locals market, very authentic. Shopping with purpose, and supporting the locals was the additional bonus!! Cooking was an assisted treat for my teenagers

Pop-Up Dinner (Envigado)
Pop-Up Dinner (Envigado)
Medellín

It was wonderful, however I think we expected to be eating with the family. Still a really neat experience to enter the locals home. Our hosts were fantastic, energetic, welcoming. The food was incredible as well. For timing purposes, and how tired we were that day.. this is the only thing we would have skipped. …but if you have time, it’s worth it!!

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Charming Villages and Special Coffees
Charming Villages and Special Coffees
Colombia
Filandia, Salento and Valle del Cocora
Filandia, Salento and Valle del Cocora
Colombia

One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen!

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 30, 2026

Hi Sophie,
thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. I’m truly happy to hear that everything felt seamless for your family. It’s wonderful to read how much you enjoyed the diversity of Colombia.
Thank you again for trusting us with such a special family trip. It was a pleasure planning this journey with you, and I hope Colombia stays with you as fondly as it does with us.
All the best,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

An Unforgettable Two-Week Journey Through Morocco with KimKim
Morocco | Jan 14 - Jan 26, 2026

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Shawn H.
Denton, TX | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Our two-week journey through Morocco with KimKim was nothing short of extraordinary, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible driver and guide, Kalid. From day one, Kalid was patient, knowledgeable, and wonderfully accommodating, always making sure we felt comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout the trip. Morocco itself completely captured our hearts. We experienced a fascinating culture, unforgettable cuisine, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people we’ve ever... Read more

Our two-week journey through Morocco with KimKim was nothing short of extraordinary, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible driver and guide, Kalid. From day one, Kalid was patient, knowledgeable, and wonderfully accommodating, always making sure we felt comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout the trip.

Morocco itself completely captured our hearts. We experienced a fascinating culture, unforgettable cuisine, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people we’ve ever met. This trip is an absolute must for anyone who truly enjoys immersing themselves in other cultures rather than just visiting a destination.

The itinerary was perfectly balanced—taking us from the high-energy, colorful chaos of Marrakech to the peaceful, calming beauty of Chefchaouen. We watched the sun rise and set over the Sahara Desert, experienced the deep-rooted traditions of Fez, and shared unforgettable meals during a cooking class in a local family’s home, as well as lunch with a welcoming Berber family. These moments felt authentic, intimate, and incredibly special.

Standing inside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was breathtaking—the sheer scale and beauty of it left us in awe. And in true Morocco fashion, the diversity amazed us: we went from snow in the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert in just 12 hours.

This trip was rich, diverse, thoughtfully planned, and truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone considering Morocco—especially travelers who want depth, authenticity, and unforgettable experiences.

There was so much more we explored and experienced. 2 weeks was a great length of time to experience what Morocco has to offer. Anything shorter I think you would be missing out.

We’ll be sharing a full travel video series from this journey on our YouTube channel, Travel With The Hales – The Curious Travelers, and can’t wait to relive and share the magic.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@travelwiththehales

Local specialist: Majid Mrabti

Doris made this trip incredibly easy and worry free!
Vietnam | Dec 27 - Jan 18, 2026

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Ryan K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Doris did an exceptional job helping me before and during this lengthy trip to Vietnam. There were a ton of moving parts, lots of logistics and planning needed, and it couldn’t have went more smoothly. She picked out great places for me to stay, catering to the types of places I wanted to be around. She handled booking all the tours making it hassle free for everything I wanted to do, all I had to do was show up. All of the tour guides she used (the trip was across multiple cities) were... Read more

Doris did an exceptional job helping me before and during this lengthy trip to Vietnam. There were a ton of moving parts, lots of logistics and planning needed, and it couldn’t have went more smoothly. She picked out great places for me to stay, catering to the types of places I wanted to be around. She handled booking all the tours making it hassle free for everything I wanted to do, all I had to do was show up. All of the tour guides she used (the trip was across multiple cities) were incredible (especially Destiny in Hoi An/Ba Na Hills). I couldn’t have had a better time in such an amazing country, and Doris made it so easy. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Doris Bui

Day 1: airport shuttle from San Jose to LaFor...
Costa Rica | Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2026

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susan b.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Day 1: airport shuttle from San Jose to LaFortuna: Ride Cr, driver, Christopher. He was waiting for us with a sign, barely spoke English, did not offer water, did not explain what the drive would be , minimal comments on the 3 1/2 hour drive, we had to ask to stop for a break.
ROyal Corin REsort was EXCELLENT!! Extremely clean, very helpful staff, most spoke English, Daily breakfast was a huge buffett with many items, food was delicious. room was large, comfortable and clean. thermal pools...
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Day 1: airport shuttle from San Jose to LaFortuna: Ride Cr, driver, Christopher. He was waiting for us with a sign, barely spoke English, did not offer water, did not explain what the drive would be , minimal comments on the 3 1/2 hour drive, we had to ask to stop for a break.
ROyal Corin REsort was EXCELLENT!! Extremely clean, very helpful staff, most spoke English, Daily breakfast was a huge buffett with many items, food was delicious. room was large, comfortable and clean. thermal pools offered a variety of temps. However, there was no hydro massage, the jets were weak. restaurant up stairs has fabulous service and food. lower level, main restaurant was closed, but offered gthe menu on top floor restaurant

Day 2: sloth & bird hike in La Fortuna, La Jacamar Natural Tours, Rodney. HE WAS FABULOUS! spoke English, truly an expert guide, spent extra time with us, provided a scope to see the animals, shared photos. offered additional information about the area and Costa Rica.

Eco Termales Hot Springs,Jacamar driver was great. The Springs staff was not friendly or welcoming and did not offer explanation of the facilities, offered minimal comments, there was nice variety of springs and all appeared to be clean. Nice that drinks were offered at the springs, the food was medium quality and variety.

Day 3: safari float, Jacamar driver and guides spoke English and offered much information. the boat itself was uncomfortable. I would suggest a stop along the way for a small break. the guides were helpful and well informed of the area and the river.

Lake Arenal sunset cruise, Jacamar Tours, guide was good, cheese, snacks & drinks were good. they pointed out several birds and offered a lot of information about the area. It was a little boring and lasted a little long for us. I understand it was designed to be that way and relaxing, but it is my personal choice, I woul not do it again or recommend it.

Day 4: sky tram, sky adventures. zipline experience was excellent, guides gave very good instruction, views were amazing. sky adventures scheduled too much time between the zipline and the hike. Therefore, we had to shorten the hike in order to get back to the bus for the return. Maria, our hike guide was fabulous. offered much information and spoke English.

Day 5: shuttle from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio, Interbus Costa Rica. Larger more comfortable bus, was full of passengers (approx. 12) David was our driver, he did speak minimal English and did not comment or point out much on the drive. There were 2, 20 minute stops which made the trip more comfortable. He did not offer water.

arrived as Issimo, If I knew it was such a small seculed hotel, I would have nt chosen it. Angie, our travel agent, indicated she thought it was within walking distance to attractions & town.
the Jr. Suite was very disappointing. extremely small, not place to put away clothes, had to walk down several very steep steps to get to the room. the room smelled, ac wasn't working properly, sink area super tiny, shower floor was slippery. I spoke with Olivia from Kimkim and requested to be moved to another hotel. She said this could not be done. We spoke with hotel manager about being moved to another, possible larger & more comfortable room. Gustavo did reply on Jan 26th and was able to confirm us moving to a different room. The new room was much more comfortable, smelled better and was larger. Fortunately, we were able to taxi into the nearby town. AGain, if we knew it's location and the size of the room in advance, we would have asked for a different hotel before traveling. The staff at Issimo were fabulous, most spoke English, the breakfast every morning was delightful. Our new room was clean as well as all the facilities. I will say though, that I did see a spider and ants in our room. The view, was the best part about the hotel. The did offer complimentary hotel golf cart shuttle to very nearby beaches or bank, pharmacy.

day 6: national park nature hike, Paddle 9: Korry, our guide was definitely a 10 our of 10. He took much time to explain a lot of things alonge the way, pointed out many animals, birds, etc. He spent extra time with us, shared much information about the country and the town. and shared his photos with us. he provided binoculars and the scope to see animals. small group was best, as only 4 of us with Korry. He spoke fabulous English.

day 7: catamaran adventure, Tucanes Tours. comfortable boat, drinks included were poor quality, had to buy our own beer. I called Tucanes tours in advance and was told beer & cocktails were included. Only the poor quality cocktails were included. (watered down) great views, offered snorkeling, swimming and waterslides. The guide who did the talking to the entire boat, spoke mostly in spanish and very little in English. The quaity of the bbq, was medium. pre-cooked skewers of fish and peppers & onions. the views were amazing, saw whales. sunset was amazing and the ride was impressive.

Day 8: transfer to San Jose, Ride CR: david was our driver, he did a great job with a nice stop and break along the way. AGain, they did nor provide water, but I prepared and took my own.
He poited out points of interest, his English was minimal, but we managed to communicate well.

summary, we loved Costa Rica and learned so much from the locals and guides. I will go back, and now that I know more, will plan a little differently. Gustavo, I geatly appreciate your assistance. We always felt safe, hotels were so welcoming.

John & Susan Boggess

Hotel Reviews
Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa—Adults Only
Manuel Antonio

somewhat seculed, had to shuttle or taxi everywhere, very quiet & small. would be perfect for those who want quite, calm. no entertainment, staff was extremely friendly and helpful.Don't get a Jr suite, pool was 5 ft deep, then a large drop off to deeper water. No shallow area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
views were amazing,
Cleanliness & Comfort
spider and ants in my room
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
Fortuna
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
Manuel Antonio

the main guide spoke mostly in Spanish, minimal communication in English, The quality of the food was medium, only watered down cocktails were offered. We had to buy the beer, even though I called ahead and was told beer was included. HOwever, the experience, the views, the activities were great. Sunset was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

our guide was fabulous, spent extra time with us and offered so much information about the coungtry and the town. pointed out many animals, offered the scope to see better and shared his photos.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure
Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

a must do in Costa Rica, guides were excellent in giving information and instruction.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise with Wine & Cheese
Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise with Wine & Cheese
Arenal/La Fortuna

views were amazing and guides were very informative. it was a bit long, we thought it would be a small groupl

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Río Peñas Blancas Safari Float Experience
Río Peñas Blancas Safari Float Experience
Arenal/La Fortuna

boat was uncomfortable, suggest a short break

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

staff was not welcoming and did not tell us what the experience would be, food was medium quality, the springs were a good experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff
better communication by the staff at the facility.
Transport
Sloth & Bird Hike
Sloth & Bird Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna

guide was fabulous, saw so many animals

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Truly Magical
Morocco | Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2026

Pam
Pam R.
Menomonee Falls, WI | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Our family just spent two weeks in Morocco. We’ve used Kimkim before to arrange other trips and used them again for this one (wouldn’t do an international trip without them)! Said was extremely easy to work with as we planned the itinerary, which was jam packed with so many amazing adventures (as we like it)! We did walking tours, a food tour, sunrise hot air balloon ride, camped in the Sahara, rode camels, sand boarded, met Nomad families, took a cooking class (so happy I now know how to... Read more

Our family just spent two weeks in Morocco. We’ve used Kimkim before to arrange other trips and used them again for this one (wouldn’t do an international trip without them)! Said was extremely easy to work with as we planned the itinerary, which was jam packed with so many amazing adventures (as we like it)! We did walking tours, a food tour, sunrise hot air balloon ride, camped in the Sahara, rode camels, sand boarded, met Nomad families, took a cooking class (so happy I now know how to make Tangine), spent an afternoon in a hammam, shopped in the souks, ate amazing food, made stops at argan, saffron and rose co-ops, learned about making rugs (and bought several), hiked in the mountains, toured Atlas Studios, visited Ait Ben Haddou, and ended at the Atlantic Ocean.

Said made sure our accommodations were top notch and every detail was covered. But what really made the trip all pull together was our driver Karim. He was with us for the whole two weeks, which we loved! He became a part of our family and really made our trip safe, comfortable and fun. It was so helpful to have his help for translations when needed. He recommended, and arranged for great lunches on the road, and when our itinerary needed to change due to a closed mountain pass, he arranged a new route and found us a different hotel. This all flowed so seamlessly and we never had to worry about a thing. Karim was phenomenal!

This trip exceeded all of our expectations. All of our accommodations and activities were perfect. We especially loved staying at La Maison Arabe in Marrakesh, along with Tiziri Luxury Camp in Merzougha. And don’t miss dinner at Dardar Rooftop (Marrakesh). Go for the sunset!

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

How fun to stay in comfortable tents in the middle of the Sahara! We were there in January which was a bit chilly. We so appreciated the heaters in the tents and electric blankets. Evening music around the fire was a special treat!

Authenticity & Character
Location
It’s a long haul to get here from Marrrakesh, where we started, but worth every minute!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Arabe
Marrakech

Loved everything about this hotel! The staff were so attentive and accommodating, and the breakfast each morning was phenomenal. The decor was beautiful and location was within walking distance to great restaurants, the Souks, and the main square. Would highly recommend staying here!

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous decor.
Location
Can easily walk to all the fun things
Staff
Attentive and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Essaouira
Guided Tour of Essaouira
Essaouira

It was good to have someone show us around the town. Afterwards, we felt comfortable navigating g on our own. Said was our guide, who was kind and personable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Cooking Class
Private Cooking Class
Essaouira

One of the best things we did on our vacation. Isaac opened up his home. This was a fantastic experience!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Isaac was awesome!
Transport
Visit of Atlas cinema studios in Ouarzazate
Visit of Atlas cinema studios in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate

It was a pretty quiet day when we visited which was kind of fun. We basically had the place to ourselves. There were a couple of opportunities to dress up and “act” which was a blast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh

We were reluctant to eat food from street vendors prior to this tour. Our guide was able to put us at ease and we felt comfortable to try everything. We even went back to these same vendors later in our trip for great food.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our driver drove us to the meeting spot with our guide which was great
A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness
A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness
Morocco

Doing a hammam while in Morocco is a great idea. But I didn’t feel that our particular hammam was ready for us. They were unorganized. We prepaid through Kimkim but they still were asking for payment. This hammam took our whole family at one time and the five us were bathed at one time. I would have been more comfortable doing males and females separately.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was great. Staff at the hammam was not very friendly
Transport
Karim brought us both ways and walked us right to the door.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech
Marrakesh

This was our first hot air balloon ride. We were picked up at our hotel and driven out to the starting point. We all felt safe and enjoyed this thoroughly! The sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip from Marrakech to Amizmiz Valley
Day trip from Marrakech to Amizmiz Valley
Marrakesh

What an experience!! Our driver took us to the valley where we picked up our guide Latifa. She led us through small villages and was able to translate for us. We ended up having lunch with a family and it was the best meal of our whole trip. The village kids liked to follow us as we passed through their village, and we ended up playing soccer with them. A day we’ll never forget!

Quality of Experience
Food
Best food we had all trip!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Latifa was great!
Transport
Karin drove us to the valley.
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Chafik was our guide and he was super knowledgeable and fun. He was flexible and patient with us as we had many questions. Once we hit the souls, he helped us navigate the streets and taught us the art of Haggling. A perfect way to start our trip!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our guide met us at our hotel lobby and we could walk right from there.
Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Feb 01, 2026
Hi Pam, Thank you so much for sharing your review. It truly means a lot to us. We are very happy to hear that your family had such an amazing two weeks in Morocco and that the trip was full of adventure. It was a pleasure working with you while planning the trip. I am especially glad to hear such kind words about Karim. Having him with you for the full two weeks clearly made a big difference. He will be very happy to know he helped make your journey safe, smooth, and fun, and that he felt... Read more

Hi Pam,

Thank you so much for sharing your review. It truly means a lot to us.

We are very happy to hear that your family had such an amazing two weeks in Morocco and that the trip was full of adventure.

It was a pleasure working with you while planning the trip. I am especially glad to hear such kind words about Karim. Having him with you for the full two weeks clearly made a big difference. He will be very happy to know he helped make your journey safe, smooth, and fun, and that he felt like part of your family.

We are also happy that you loved the hotels and camps, especially La Maison Arabe in Marrakech and Tiziri Luxury Camp in Merzouga. Thank you as well for sharing your tip about Dardar Rooftop at sunset.

Thank you again for trusting us with your trip. We would love to help you plan another journey whenever you are ready.

Warm regards,
Ali

I want to compliment Marcela for her excellen...
Patagonia | Oct 12 - Oct 14, 2024

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Shan C.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
I want to compliment Marcela for her excellent service, planning and heartfelt advice for the wonderful trip to Patagonia in Oct 2024. Sorry this took so long as I was very overwhelmed by personal things. I am very grateful for her caring for me when my luggage didn’t arrive at Argentina airport with my airlines. She immediately responded to my messages and provided very helpful advice. Thank you so much once again ! She is a great asset and talent ! Read more

I want to compliment Marcela for her excellent service, planning and heartfelt advice for the wonderful trip to Patagonia in Oct 2024. Sorry this took so long as I was very overwhelmed by personal things. I am very grateful for her caring for me when my luggage didn’t arrive at Argentina airport with my airlines. She immediately responded to my messages and provided very helpful advice. Thank you so much once again ! She is a great asset and talent !

Hotel Review
Quijote Hotel
Argentina
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Marcela Huidobro
Marcela
Marcela Huidobro
Local specialist in Puerto Varas | Replied on Jan 30, 2026

Hi Sophie,
Thank you so much for your lovely message. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

It was a pleasure helping you plan your Patagonia trip, and I’m so glad I could be of support. I’m happy to hear everything worked out and that you were able to enjoy the adventure.

Thank you again for your trust and for such kind words. I would be delighted to assist you again whenever your travels bring you back to this part of the world!

All the best,
Marcela

Wonderful trip all around. All of the logist...
Morocco | Jan 23 - Jan 26, 2026

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Stacie J.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Wonderful trip all around.
All of the logistics were planned and executed perfectly. I loved Dar Rihana (excellent service!!), Merzouga and Caravane. I wish I had thought to fly to an airport closer to Merzouga because there was a lot of driving, but I also enjoyed the scenery on the drive.
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Wonderful trip all around.
All of the logistics were planned and executed perfectly. I loved Dar Rihana (excellent service!!), Merzouga and Caravane. I wish I had thought to fly to an airport closer to Merzouga because there was a lot of driving, but I also enjoyed the scenery on the drive.

Hotel Review
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

I had the best service, meals and accommodations of my entire stay at Dar Rihana. It’s beautiful and the brothers who run it are so kind and welcoming. I plan to go back!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset  4x4 to your camp via Tinerhir & Rissani
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset 4x4 to your camp via Tinerhir & Rissani
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Maryem Kouna

Amazing Vacation in Vietnam thanks to Long, our Travel Specialist
Vietnam | Jan 14 - Jan 23, 2026

Esther
Esther W.
Arcadia, CA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Long, my local specialist was outstanding, THE BEST! He has restored my faith in kimkim. I had my first trip with kimkim to Croatia in Oct. 2019. The local specialist, Antonia, was amazing. She was a true "Travel Magician" and we had the best time thanks to her. Second trip with kimkim was to Portugal in Oct 2022 with local specialist Beatriz based in Madrid, and it was an absolute disaster. Beatriz failed us in so many ways. Because of my 2019 trip experience, I got my closest... Read more

Long, my local specialist was outstanding, THE BEST! He has restored my faith in kimkim.

I had my first trip with kimkim to Croatia in Oct. 2019. The local specialist, Antonia, was amazing. She was a true "Travel Magician" and we had the best time thanks to her.

Second trip with kimkim was to Portugal in Oct 2022 with local specialist Beatriz based in Madrid, and it was an absolute disaster. Beatriz failed us in so many ways. Because of my 2019 trip experience, I got my closest friends to join this trip. We were all totally disappointed and I had to keep apologizing to my friends. I was determined as a result never to travel with kimkim again.

This time, I wanted to vacation in Vietnam and my daughter encouraged me to give kimkim another chance as she and her family returned from a very good trip with kimkim in summer. Against my better judgement I did and now very pleased to report, Long did a fabulous job from start to finish, and has restored my faith in kimkim.

At the outset I asked Long if he had read my 2 previous reviews, and told him that I expected him to perform and deliver to my expectations. And yes, Long more than delivered. He understood my "demands" - great sightseeing, great local food, the best but not outrageously-priced hotels, and superior guides/on-the-ground service.
Long put together a wonderful trip itinerary and was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process.

Thanks to his diligence, and stellar customer service, my husband and I had the most enjoyable time and loved Vietnam.
We did so many interesting and fun things. Ate the best local food, great foodie tours. Stayed in well-located 5-star hotels - charming boutique hotel in Hanoi French Quarters, the best room (gigantic honeymoon room with this phenomenal round bed) on our Ha Long Bay cruise, and beautiful Moire Hoi An (IHG collection) right by the river in Hue, etc, etc.

On arrival in Vietnam, they provided VIP Fast Track Service at the airport, and we were escorted and breezed through customs.
We had our own private cars with excellent, careful drivers and great, very knowledgeable local guides.
While waiting to return home, we met fellow travelers at the airport who didn't do half the fun and exciting things we did - Highlights: Cyclo Tour (we were pedalled through downtown Hanoi in their version of rickshaw right smack in the heart of downtown traffic with our cyclist assuring us repeatedly "No. 1 Driver!" as he skilfully avoided oncoming buses and motor bikes), flat-bottom boat ride down the river in Tam Coc where the boats were rowed with feet not hands, Citadel (stunningly beautiful Imperial palace in Hue built with heavy French influence), basket boat ride in Hoi An and Sai Gon Night Street Eats with Vespa Wanderers (sat pillion on Vespa scooters and ferried from restaurant to restaurant eating the most delicious local food - best coffee, best Vietnamese sandwich, amazing fancy restaurant, best local dessert and capped it off with drinks at a nice bar.)

Long of Realistic Asia planned a fabulous itinerary for us and totally performed and delivered. He personally welcomed and met us in Hanoi with souvenir gifts handmade by his girlfriend, prepped us every day on what to expect the next day, made sure we had the best guides and drivers, checked with us every day to make sure we were happy and had no complaints....in constant contact and responded immediately to anything we needed.
In short, he was OUTSTANDING, THE BEST, another true Travel Magician.
He even checked and made sure we returned home safely.
Extremely well done Long and THANK YOU. You have restored our faith in kimkim.
We will be recommending good friends to you. Keep up your superior level of customer service.

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection
Ho Chi Minh City
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection

Great location by the river and bridge

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Silk Path Grand Hue
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Orchid Classic Cruise
Hai Phong

Great Cruise Leader. Amazing customer service in the dining room from chef down to servers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Lovely, friendly, very attentive, extremely customer-oriented
Cleanliness & Comfort
The boat needs update and repairs in some areas.
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Hanoi

Lovely, charming well-located hotel with incredible customer service. We were having breakfast the first morning when a staff came to apologize if our sleep was disturbed by a fire alarm that went off mistakenly. The alarm was so soft, my husband couldn't even hear it when I asked him. Our final morning breakfast, a server came to say she knows we will have a 3-hour road trip to Ha Long Bay and could she pack a lunch bag for us. Amazing. During breakfast, I completed a review of the hotel, rated it the best, made a recommendation for a 2nd chair in the room and when we were checking out, the Hotel Manager came to personally thank us, gave us a small gift and thanked me for my recommendation. This is one hotel you must provide for all your guests in Hanoi. Amazing, phenomenal service, great breakfast, great location, comfortable and very clean room and all-around very attentive staff from doorman to reception to Restaurant staff. I have stayed in many 5-star, superior hotels but this one ranks way above the best because of its stellar, extremely attentive customer service. Definitely goes the extra mile!

Authenticity & Character
See my review
Location
See my review
Staff
Incredible, the best customer service possible. You will be floored!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The entire room and bathroom were clean
Activity Reviews
A O Traditional Vietnamese Culture Show
A O Traditional Vietnamese Culture Show
Ho Chi Minh City

Spectacular, amazing show. A MUST-SEE!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Exploring Ho Chi Minh city Tour
Full Day Exploring Ho Chi Minh city Tour
Ho Chi Minh City

A little boring but our guide tried his best. The choice of places to visit should be reviewed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sai Gon Nights Street Eats  with Vespa  Wanderers
Sai Gon Nights Street Eats with Vespa Wanderers
Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing experience riding pillion on a Vespa scooter and being ferried from restaurant to restaurant to enjoy the best food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Quality of Experience
Food
Excellent pick of restaurants
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very skilled and good Vespa drivers. Great customer service
Transport
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Hoi An

Very fun and unusual experience. Sailing down the river, nice and the spinning boats, great for the young

Quality of Experience
Food
Delicious, very good lunch
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Authentic Home Dining - Enjoy a traditional Hue dinner
Authentic Home Dining - Enjoy a traditional Hue dinner
Hue

Lovely experience - delicious food and great guide

Quality of Experience
Food
Loved the home-cooked food. The freshly-made in front of your eyes sesame dessert was so delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Imperial City Tour of Hue Half-Day Exploration
Imperial City Tour of Hue Half-Day Exploration
Hue

Loved the Citadel. Uniquely beautiful with heavy French influence.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting Trung Trang cave  - Disembark Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Visiting Trung Trang cave - Disembark Cruise (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Interesting

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Onboarding Cruise To Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Onboarding Cruise To Lan Ha Bay (Orchid Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is amazing. Stunningly beautiful. A must-do.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
Day trip to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
Hanoi

Very enjoyable

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Around the Old Quater by Walking and Cyclo Tour.
Around the Old Quater by Walking and Cyclo Tour.
Hanoi

Loved it. Unique experience being propelled through crazy downtown traffic. Very skilled and entertaining cyclists

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
VIP Fast Track Service
VIP Fast Track Service
Vietnam

Incredible, very helpful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excellent, careful and very courteous drivers
Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 02, 2026

Dear Esther,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review about your recent trip to Vietnam. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback, it means a lot to our team and helps us continue improving our services.

It was a real pleasure supporting you on this journey, and we’re so happy to hear you had a great experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future, whether in Vietnam or elsewhere in Southeast Asia!

Wish you all the best!

Warm regards,
Long

8-day Morocco Trip
Morocco | Dec 21 - Dec 27, 2025

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Venkatesh S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
We booked a 8-day 7-night tour with Kimkim. First, Imane was a fantastic travel consultant to help us plan the itinerary. We reached out relatively late in November for a December trip. Especially as Morocco was hosting the African Cup of Nations and accommodations were booked out. She helped us with an itinerary while taking into account some of our requests around dietary restrictions and making sure our elderly parents would be comfortable. Once booked, our local point of contact in... Read more

We booked a 8-day 7-night tour with Kimkim. First, Imane was a fantastic travel consultant to help us plan the itinerary. We reached out relatively late in November for a December trip. Especially as Morocco was hosting the African Cup of Nations and accommodations were booked out. She helped us with an itinerary while taking into account some of our requests around dietary restrictions and making sure our elderly parents would be comfortable. Once booked, our local point of contact in Morocco was Said, who did a fabulous job in figuring out the right hotels, accommodating last minute requests and ensuring we were supported right through the tour. He also made sure we had the best driver/guide combination in Ikhlaf and Noureddine. The two of them made sure we stopped at the right restaurants with good vegetarian food, showed us local spots and ensured we had the best local and cultural experience. We had some pretty late breaking requests for tours (like star gazing, ATV rides, etc) and they helped us out with those. I cannot praise this duo enough and would highly recommend these guys if you are planing a trip to Morocco. The trip was fabulous and a big reason was the Kimkim crew. We had some long driving days through spectacular scenery (High Atlas Mountains with snow, The Sahara desert at Merzouga, gorges, etc) and these guys made sure we were comfortable. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Hotel Reviews
RIAD VILLA AMOOD
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eden Boutique Hotel
Boumalne Dades
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Imane Ouriche
Imane
Imane Ouriche
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Jan 30, 2026
Hi Venkatesh, Thank you for sharing your feedback. Planning a December trip on short notice, especially during such a busy time in Morocco, definitely came with its challenges, so I’m really glad we were able to put together an itinerary that worked well for your family and your specific needs. It was important to me to take your dietary requests and comfort into account from the start, and I’m happy to hear that this carried through once you arrived. Said, Ikhlaf, and Noureddine were happy... Read more

Hi Venkatesh,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Planning a December trip on short notice, especially during such a busy time in Morocco, definitely came with its challenges, so I’m really glad we were able to put together an itinerary that worked well for your family and your specific needs. It was important to me to take your dietary requests and comfort into account from the start, and I’m happy to hear that this carried through once you arrived. Said, Ikhlaf, and Noureddine were happy reading your feedback, and they enjoyed your company just like you enjoyed theirs. They truly like showing guests a more local and authentic side of Morocco. Thank you again for trusting us with your trip; I’m so glad it turned into such a memorable experience.

Regards,
Imane

Thanks so much, Melania! Super trip indeed!!
Italy | Nov 17 - Nov 20, 2025

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Angela L.
Germany | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Thanks so much, Melania! The trip to Rome was amazing and really well organized. Thanks also for all your support during our stay.
Next time we’re in Italy, we’ll definitely get in touch.
Take care! 😊
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Thanks so much, Melania! The trip to Rome was amazing and really well organized. Thanks also for all your support during our stay.
Next time we’re in Italy, we’ll definitely get in touch.
Take care! 😊

Hotel Review
Condominio Monti Boutique Hotel
Rome
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Rome

A real dive into the past, something I’ll remember for many years.

Rome food tour: A deliciously cultural tour for foodies
Rome food tour: A deliciously cultural tour for foodies
Rome

I can’t wait to come back to Italy just to do a tour like this again!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Jan 29, 2026

Hi Angela,
thank you so much for your review! Your guests were simply lovely people and I'm so pleased I was able to help.

Say ho to them from me. Needless to say if you have clients interested in visiting, I'll be happy to help!

A presto,
Melanie

Anniversary Trip to Treasure
Thailand | Jan 14 - Jan 25, 2026

Jackie
Jackie C.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
We had 3 days in Bangkok with our awesome guide, Fahrah. We were expedited through the airport and quickly taken to our hotel which was much appreciated after our long travel day. We enjoyed touring temples, floating markets, and the Grand Palace with Fahrah. We learned so much about Thai culture from her. We then spent 2 days in Chiang Mai with our guide, Ying. We toured the Old City with a TukTuk tour and tried lots of foods she recommended at the market. Our hotel was wonderful! We also... Read more

We had 3 days in Bangkok with our awesome guide, Fahrah. We were expedited through the airport and quickly taken to our hotel which was much appreciated after our long travel day. We enjoyed touring temples, floating markets, and the Grand Palace with Fahrah. We learned so much about Thai culture from her. We then spent 2 days in Chiang Mai with our guide, Ying. We toured the Old City with a TukTuk tour and tried lots of foods she recommended at the market. Our hotel was wonderful! We also enjoyed a day at an elephant sanctuary. From there, we traveled to Koh Lanta and had 3 beautiful days at our resort and touring the phi phi islands. We even had a romantic dinner prepared on the beach to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We then traveled to Krabi where we explored the Hong Islands and enjoyed a day at the Wareek Day Spa where we experienced a Thai massage and soaks in the hot springs. Our guide, Charlotte, taught us Thai phrases as she whisked us around to all our excursions. We had a wonderful trip and can't wait to go back to Thailand!

Hotel Reviews
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Samut Prakan
The ShellSea Krabi I Luxury Beach Resort & Pool Villas
Krabi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rawi Warin Resort & Spa
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cross Chiang Mai Riverside
Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Kinnaree Long Song Full-day Spa Program - Wareerak Hot Spring & Wellness
Kinnaree Long Song Full-day Spa Program - Wareerak Hot Spring & Wellness
Krabi

We really enjoyed our Thai massage and soaking in the hot springs.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
James Bond Island & Koh Hong Discovery by Speedboat Join-in Activity
James Bond Island & Koh Hong Discovery by Speedboat Join-in Activity
Krabi

A must do! We had a great day exploring the islands. Our guides made it very fun!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A memorable Romantic Dinner on the Beach (Arranged by the resort)
A memorable Romantic Dinner on the Beach (Arranged by the resort)
Thailand

Amazing food and memorable dinner on the beach with a beautiful sunset. Couldn't have asked for more!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phi Phi island by Joining Speedboat
Phi Phi island by Joining Speedboat
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Baan Chang Elephant Park - Half day joining tour
Baan Chang Elephant Park - Half day joining tour
Chiang Mai

We really enjoyed our time with the elephants. You will get wet if bathing the elephants in the water, but that was part of. the fun!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Our guide, Ying, was so interesting and we enjoyed touring the city with her.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Romantic Manohra Dinner Cruise
Romantic Manohra Dinner Cruise
Bangkok

We loved this dinner cruise. Highly recommend for a romantic evening. The food was amazing!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Unique Railway market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Local Food Tasting
Unique Railway market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Local Food Tasting
Bangkok

A must do for a first time traveler to Thailand!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok Symbolic Temples
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fahrah explained the meaning behind the temples and shared info about Buddhism that we found interesting.
Transport
Local specialist: Elena Nguyen
Elena
Elena Nguyen
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 31, 2026
Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely and detailed note about your travels - reading it truly made my day 🫶 It means the world to hear how much you enjoyed your time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Lanta, and Krabi, and I’m so glad our wonderful guides Fahrah, Ying, and Charlotte helped bring Thailand to life for you in such meaningful ways. Wishing you all the very best as you look ahead to your next adventure in Thailand and across Asia. Whenever you’re... Read more

Dear Jackie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely and detailed note about your travels - reading it truly made my day 🫶 It means the world to hear how much you enjoyed your time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Lanta, and Krabi, and I’m so glad our wonderful guides Fahrah, Ying, and Charlotte helped bring Thailand to life for you in such meaningful ways.

Wishing you all the very best as you look ahead to your next adventure in Thailand and across Asia. Whenever you’re ready to return, I would be honored to help you plan another unforgettable journey 💗

With warmest wishes,
Elena

Monika created an extraordinary New Zealand t...
New Zealand | Jan 14 - Jan 28, 2026

Jamie
Jamie M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Monika created an extraordinary New Zealand trip that felt perfectly tailored to us. She truly listened to our interests, spectacular nature, unique experiences, and a thoughtful pace and designed an itinerary that showcased the best of the South Island’s beauty. Every detail felt intentional rather than generic, with a wonderful balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation. One of the most unforgettable highlights was the overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. Waking up surrounded by... Read more

Monika created an extraordinary New Zealand trip that felt perfectly tailored to us.

She truly listened to our interests, spectacular nature, unique experiences, and a thoughtful pace and designed an itinerary that showcased the best of the South Island’s beauty. Every detail felt intentional rather than generic, with a wonderful balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation.

One of the most unforgettable highlights was the overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. Waking up surrounded by misty fjords, waterfalls, and complete silence was magical and remains one of the most memorable travel experiences we’ve ever had.

Throughout the trip, Monika was responsive, flexible, and genuinely invested in making everything seamless, even when plans shifted due to weather. Thanks to her expertise and care, we experienced New Zealand in a deeply personal and meaningful way.

We couldn’t recommend Monika more highly.

Hotel Reviews
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Southern Secret

The Doubtful Sound overnight cruise on the Southern Secret was absolutely unforgettable and one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip. The scenery was breathtaking—towering fjords, waterfalls, and an incredible sense of peace and remoteness. Spending the night in the sound and waking up to misty mountains and complete stillness was magical. The crew was warm and knowledgeable, the food excellent, and the cabins comfortable. A truly special experience that we would highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Queenstown House Boutique B&B
Queenstown

Queenstown House B&B was the highlight of our stay in Queenstown and truly one of the best accommodations of our entire trip. The views were absolutely stunning—waking up to panoramic scenery over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains was unforgettable. The hosts were warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. An added bonus was the wine tasting experience, which was both fun and thoughtfully curated—such a special touch that made our stay feel even more unique and personal. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Queenstown and would highly recommend Queenstown House B&B to anyone looking for comfort, beauty, and genuine hospitality.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Monika Vinsova
Monika
Monika Vinsova
Local specialist in Queenstown, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 29, 2026

Hi Jamie, Patrick and Jack !

Thank you so much for your kind words! Reading your message truly made my day. I’m thrilled to hear that the trip felt so personal and that you enjoyed highlights like the Doubtful Sound overnight cruise — it’s such a magical place.

It was a pleasure designing your itinerary and making sure everything flowed smoothly, and I’m so happy it all came together for you. Your thoughtful feedback means the world, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share it.

Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead!

Warm regards,
Monika

This was an amazing trip!
New Zealand | Jan 19 - Jan 28, 2026

Jessee
Jessee H.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
This was an amazing trip! Milford sound and is an absolute must see for anyone going to the South Island. Clyde was a beautiful hidden gem and Oliver’s lodge was very cool. Lake Tekapo was a blast and I would definitely add a helo trip to the Mt Cook area if you have the time. Kaikoura was so much fun with the ocean and the mountains all at the same place. Golfing is so easy and cheap in New Zealand. There is virtually no one on the courses!! Jet boats on the Shotover River is a must! Read more

This was an amazing trip! Milford sound and is an absolute must see for anyone going to the South Island. Clyde was a beautiful hidden gem and Oliver’s lodge was very cool. Lake Tekapo was a blast and I would definitely add a helo trip to the Mt Cook area if you have the time. Kaikoura was so much fun with the ocean and the mountains all at the same place. Golfing is so easy and cheap in New Zealand. There is virtually no one on the courses!! Jet boats on the Shotover River is a must!

Hotel Reviews
Shakespeare B&B
Te Anau

So close to anything you need in Te Anau!

Authenticity & Character
So much character!
Location
Staff
Liz and Nathan were absolutely great hosts!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Fairways at Ocean Ridge
Kaikoura

The apartments are amazing! Laundry was available, perfect after a couple of weeks on the road. I would rent this place for a month and live happily!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olivers Lodge
Clyde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Amazing hospitality! Andy will take care of you!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Eco Zip Line Kaikoura
Eco Zip Line Kaikoura
Kaikōura

This is a must! So much fun and the views are spectacular!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Charlie and Olive were great!!
Transport
Walk the famous Milford track and cruise on Milford Sound (day tour from Te Anau)
Walk the famous Milford track and cruise on Milford Sound (day tour from Te Anau)
New Zealand

Watch out for Sandflies!!! Bug spray and cover those ankles!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Perfect! The bag of food kept going!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roo did a great job and took care of us all day!
Transport
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Queenstown (NZ)
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 29, 2026

Thanks for your review, it sounds like you really had a blast in the South Island. I hope we see you back here again some time for the North - there are some great golf courses there too! Michelle

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