Kimkim Trip Reviews

This hotel is beautiful! High ceilings, lots of light, beautiful decor and the people there are so friendly! We would go back in a heartbeat!

Loved this hotel but ceiling a little lower and rooms a bit darker! We loved the buffet breakfast though!

I really enjoyed my stay at the Metropole in Hanoi. It's a well-known hotel that's classy and historic. It was perfectly fancy, historic, and approachable. The room we got was at the end of the hall on the club floor, which was all you could ask for. It was easy to walk around from there and the city was very accessible.

Tam Coc Garden was a dream. It was extremely upscale, low key and nature-oriented. It was one of the nicest places I've stayed at anywhere. The design, layout, and location were all fabulous.

The Nostalgia Cruise was a delightful experience. It was a small boat with a small number of rooms which was nice. We got a beautiful room and the whole experience was well-chosen.

The Vespa tour was a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was quite different from typical bus tours and allowed us to really see and explore the city.

The Nostalgia cruise was an absolute delight. The small group setting made the experience feel more intimate and special.

Continuing the cruise through Lan Ha Bay, Halong, and back to Hanoi was a great way to end the trip. The views were stunning and the overall experience was one to remember.

Visiting Trang An Complex and Hang Mua Cave was a memorable part of the trip. Beautiful boat ride and not to be missed!

Cuc Phuong National Park was an exciting and active adventure. The dense jungle was amazing and our guide was very familiar with the trails. Our guide was flexible and I believe the experience could be adapted to different activity levels. In the end, we spent the day seeing a monkey rescue place and hiking and did not bicycle around Tam Coc, which was just fine.

It was a walking tour and we learned so much about the history of the area, including the jewish history and the Inquisition.

Highly recommended as the first Picasso guided tour you do. The Picasso Museum is incredible. I learned SO much, and Montserrat, my guide, shared a lot about Spanish culture during Picasso's time and now. We also went to a Sunday morning service in Santa Maria cathedral in English.

My friends did this tour and they loved it. A great way to cover a lot of ground.

Loved this. It would be good to do this after the long flight. Will book treatments next time!

Too much walking in the heat! Need a guide for this.

The skipper went out beyond the breakwater and then back. We had 1 other couple on the boat who were quite drunk. The live music was great!

Our favorite activity. This is a start-up business with young people passionate about Valencia and traditional food and wine. We LOVED Emma, our tour guide, and the 10-course tapas tasting menu was incredible. This was a small group of 12 people and the dining experience enabled us to have good conversations with them all.

The only activity I wouldn't recommend. We loved the location and the history of the caves, but we thought it was a kayaking tour, not a row boat tour. It was a lengthy bus ride from Valencia. The tour itself was crowded, and the caves were lit with colored lights, which was a bit "cheesy."

Andres, our guide, picked us up at the station and drove us around Madrid. We got out several times. I wish we had bought tickets to the bullfights that night. It was a little cramped in the mini-van, with our group of 4 and the guide. We were not able to go to the bathroom for hours!

ONe of the best tours! It was not enough time at the Prado, although Aratxa was knowledgeable and very entertaining! The aperitif at a Vermouth bar and Botin was fantastic. Best cheesecake I have ever eaten!

Loved this. Our guide was Marcus and he knows so much about Cordoba's history.

So interesting!

Fantastic entertainment in a small local bar. It was very crowded and very hot!

We followed our nose to the beach, and found a great beachside bar and grill! We didn't really see anything else.

Pedro was our most favorite guide. He is a young guy starting up his own guide business, and he is amazing. So thoughtful, local knowledge and history. We spent all afternoon and evening with him. He had special touches like home made pastries and helped when one of our party was getting a cold. He took us out to dinner later that night and we had an incredible experience on our tapas crawl! We will go back to Granada and hire Pedro again. It was also good to know that Pedro had met Yuri, our KimKim person.

We should have planned to stay overnight here.

We should have done a lot more guided tours in Seville. Such a beautiful city full of amazing places to see. The Real Jardin was the highlight for me.

A great place to get over jet lag. Staff exceptional.

Incredible service way out in the bush. Extraordinary guides. Fine dining among the animals. Our agent, Deb, really pushed this place and she was 100% right.

Very comfortable but had to leave room before our flight pickup. My family loved the private reserve right outside our door.

Very comfortable and great staff though we got one of the smaller rooms with no view.

The Soweto tour was led by proud residents who showed us the full spectrum of Soweto. Very educational. The Apartheid Museum was sobering but necessary.

As said in lodging section, a long and bumpy drive, but amazing accommodations out in the bush.

Both drives with the infectiously enthusiastic Shane. Among other animals, saw a lovely parade of elephants.

Both drives with Warren, who is extraordinarily knowledgeable. Loves the animals, a true "elephant whisperer." Can't say enough about his quality.

A fine finish to an extraordinary experience. Got up close with a lion. Enjoyable Panorama tour, dramatic scenery. Unembeza Lodge was a good way station stop.

Not the most amazing scenery ever, but well worth the trip.

Worth the experience, though a little discomfort about cultural appropriation .

It was a little hazy, but glad to have done it.

Very enjoyable, especially as sun came out at Cape Point.

We were really looking forward to this, and the fields of flowers did not disappoint.

We enjoyed our very short stay at Chakana. We had a quick overnight stay on our way to Machu Picchu. Our departure was very early the following morning and the kitchen staff graciously packed us a fulsome and delicious breakfast to take with us. They also stored all of our belongings for us until our tour was over. The strange thing was that the window in our room opened into the elevator shaft and if our curtain had a gap at the corner, anyone on our floor could peek into our bedroom. Good thing we were too tired to do anything but sleep!

Very nice hotel, close to everything that we were interested in seeing. This hotel was our first introduction to Peru. The hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff was helpful and the location was great for walkers like us!

Beautiful hotel, close to everything Ollantaytambo has to offer. Kind and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast options. Great views from the room. Beautiful, greenhouse-like courtyard with games and tea.

Amazing experience! The connection of this lodge to the people of Yanayaku make this experience one to remember. The staff feel like family because they are, by blood, by village or by love of the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest.

Our guide Eloy was fantastic! His tour put us in the mindset of the ancestors who once walked through the streets and temples of Cusco. He shared rituals and offerings with us as a way to help us understand the design of the temples that we visited. Our walk into Cusco followed part of the Inka trail and as we progressed the city unfolded before our eyes! We wandered from old to new, along cobbled roads learning about the different stone work and the transition from the ancient to the modern city that it is now. We ended at the San Pedro market where Eloy helped us navigate the isles, learn about the many offerings of the market and enjoy fresh fruit juices and bread.

Nice hotel and good service. Value for money.

This hotel exceeded our expectations. While the room decor is pretty basic, the bathroom is beautiful, the grounds are very nicely manicured and host many birds and wildlife, and the location was an easy walk to town but also at the top of a hill which afforded stunning sunset views. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.

The hotel and hot springs are nothing short of stunning. The grounds are beautiful. The walk to the pool, main building and hot springs are easy and so pleasant. The fact that the hot springs open to hotel guests two hours before the general opening allowed us to visit feeling like we had the place to ourselves. The secluded areas with cabanas and the plethora of flora makes it seem like you’re in a magic rainforest setting.

The Westin was a great place to relax after 8 days of adventure in Monteverde and Arenal/La Fortuna. The grounds were very nicely maintained, the many restaurants ensured we didn’t get bored with the food over the course of a week, the staff were absolutely amazing - really friendly and helpful. Just a shout out to a few: Ruddy was a fun and knowledgeable instructor of yoga and water aerobics (do this! It’s so fun!), and Christopher, Bryan, Gabriel and Christian were incredible bartenders who knew our names and always greeted us with a smile, were really fun to chat with and also were great bartenders.

A great way to start the vacation! The cloud forest is gorgeous and looks spectacular from the top.

It was interesting and delicious!

The guides were super but unfortunately the nocturnal animals were not cooperative.

Our guide was friendly and took a lot of great pictures. The setting is pretty spectacular.

This was my family’s favorite adventure. The canyoning was gorgeous, in the cloud forest and down a waterfall through a series of rappelling and zip lining and features with walks along the river in between. The whitewater rafting was exciting. There were class 2-3 rapids which were just adventurous enough (a couple of us did bounce out into the water but it was fine). Mario was our whitewater rafting guide, and he was SO fun. This adventure also came with a meal which was delicious.

The volcano hike and waterfall hike (two different hikes in different locations on the same day) were both beautiful. They have completely different views but are equally nice. The power of the waterfall and the fact that you can swim in the water near it is really cool. Mariano was our guide, and he was awesome! He’s a seasoned guide with a deep knowledge not only of the flora and fauna but also the history and politics of the region. He took great photos and was patient while we swam. He also took us to some great restaurants.

This was a great trip. You can’t believe how blue this water is until you see it in person. Stunning.

Amazing 5-star experience! All the hotel staff were nice and accommodating! Made us feel comfortable and safe.

Very nice and chic hotel! Love the vibes and the food!

Beautiful riad, very good food, awesome staff!

Very nice riad! Quiet and authenticr riad in Fez!

Our tour guide Mohammed is very passionate and nice. Love all the culture and tips he shared with us.

Long drive was worth it! The camel ride and the Sahara experience were awesome!

Scenic drive and authentic feels! Love this!

Love this experience!

Marrakesh is such a photogenic city! Its a bucket list trip one must have! Our tour guide Hannan is very nice and patient with us as we take thousands of pictures of the place. Love this!!!

What a beautiful gem by Chefchaouen center. This place is clean, beautiful & w/ very helpful staff. Thank you!

We loved our stay at Riad Ghita. The staff, Ayyu & a lady, were so hospitable and the place itself is as authentic as it could be. We had a beautiful and peaceful stay with you. Thank you so much!

What an experience to have stayed at this luxury camp. The place, people, experience & the beauty of the desert was beyond how I've imagined it would be. We were a group of 3 ladies with my 4 yo son & we were the only ones there with the staff. We felt so safe & we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest! Thanks to all the wonderful staff!

This place was a mixture of chic & comfort in Ait Benhaddou. We had a restful stay at this beautiful property and would highly recommend it to anyone. The breakfast and dinner were superb!

This place exceeded our expectation of a Riad. This place is stunning, authentic & comfortable. Getting to this place through the Marrakech alleys made the experience even more memorable. Thank you to all the staff for helping us carry our luggages & for accommodating us. The food they served us were also delicious!

Good location right on the beach. Wildlife just outside the rooms.

You can find places with fancier rooms or facilities but you won't find a staff anywhere that's nicer, friendlier and more attentive. Super recommend.

We only stayed 2 nights but it was lovely. Awesome hot springs with bar. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Mariano was awesome. Very knowledgeable and funny, showed us beautiful places and took us to a great spot for lunch. I had told him I really like ceviche so he called the place in advance and they made up a ceviche recipe on the spot just for me! It was delicious :) The waterfall visit was one of our favorite activities.

Rappelling was so much fun. Thrilling but also felt very safe at all times. The waterfalls and hike through the forest were just beautiful. The whole staff was amazing. Rafting was also great (the favorite by far of our 15y boy). One of us fell off the raft but thanks to Christofer's guidance we were able to pull her back safely and she enjoyed the rest of the trip. Great lunch spot as well (best coffee).

We really enjoyed our night walk. Our guide, Walter, was incredibly knowledgable, and we learned so much. We saw a lot of tarantulas which our 11y old daughter was very excited for.

We enjoyed the hike and aerial bridges. Our guide was great and we learned a lot about the forest. The zip-lining was a ton of fun. My 60+ aunt and 70+ uncle both loved the experience. And our 15y old son loved the optional free-fall at the end.

We loved this activity with Brian and Mario. Smooth boat ride with drinks and delicious fruit and snacks. We snorkel a lot but this was our first time in a tropical location and loved to see different kind of sea life, including holding an octopus in our hands :)

This tour was an amazing experience. We visited a lot of temples in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The guide was with us the entire time, providing valuable insights. It was an enriching experience and the temples were beautiful.

The Muay Thai fight was a unique experience. We were right at ringside and the venue was quite small, making it an intimate setting. It was thrilling to be so close to the action.

This was another great experience. We saw the railway and then moved on to the floating markets. The tour allowed us to shop and haggle, giving us a real taste of local life. We bought a lot of different souvenirs.

Chiang Mai was more traditional compared to Bangkok. The evening temple visit was quite fancy and left a lasting impression.

This was a wonderful experience. The people there truly care for the elephants and it's not like those places where elephants are mistreated. We got to feed the elephants, take pictures, and even bathe and brush them in water. It felt like a very ethical and rewarding experience.

On our last day, we had a car take us around for a self-guided tour. We visited Monkey Hill, which was a nice experience.

Beautiful rooms, exemplary breakfast! A little bit of a walk from shopping but worth it!

Incredible!

Great for kids! But bread was also delicious for the adults.

My son’s (5yo) favorite activity of the entire trip. The guide was the best guide of any tour we took in Iceland.

Great location in heart of Donegal town. Good bar and restaurant. Lots of pubs and stores right outside the door. No air conditioning but most hotels do not have air

This hotel was located within easy access to everything in Rome. It was well equipped and the staff was friendly.

We enjoyed that this hotel had a pool. Our room was located in a quiet space behind the main hotel. This made it feel like we were living within the city! It was quiet and well equipped.

This hotel was close to everything. Upon arrival with your luggage you need to climb up a set of cement stairs with no access to an elevator until you get there. We are able bodied people but certainly would be a huge issue if you had any trouble navigating stairs and also the fact that you required to get your luggage up on your own. It was over 100 degrees in Florence when we were there and the Air conditioner did nothing to cool the room and was also restricted to a certain temperature. We were told breakfast was included and it was not. We also were told there was a view and there certainly was not. There weren’t even any windows looking out side. The staff however was nice.

We learned so many things on this private tour that we would never have learned or explored on our own. The tour guide was fantastic and felt like a friend when the tour was over.

Elenora was so fun and friendly. We were completely full after this tour! We enjoyed it immensely and she felt like our friend by the end!

This tour was great fun! We met such nice people on the boat and enjoyed talking with them! The blue Groto was beautiful if a bit of a tourist trap.

This was the highlight of the trip. The family was so friendly and we can’t say enough about our time there!

The tour guide was friendly but we found it difficult to learn and pay attention with so many people in the group

Loved it! Breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable and roomy. There are stairs!

Charming hotel, fantastic breakfast. We just didn't stay long enough.

Great hope. Lots of stairs. Parking was good. Breakfast was good!

Fantastic!

Not to sound boring, but another fantastic hotel with a great breakfast and friendly staff.

Loved this hotel! Breakfast was excellent! The location was perfect. It was a beautiful home. as well.

This hotel was wonderful. The dinner was superb, but you do need reservations! The view of the Castle and the Ferry from our window was spectacular. STEPS! Parking was super easy next to the hotel.

The young man in charge was wonderful. The location is good which is down the street from the train station and wonderful restaurants and pubs. The down side is there is very little to no parking. We were there of the Beyonce concert and droves of girls were going to the concert via the train down the street. Since there was absolutely no parking, we decided to return the rental car and take an Uber the next day to the airport. It was easy to do that. We did not eat breakfast. This is a charming hotel with a cute lobby and bar area. We were on the top floor and there was no elevator. LOTS of stairs. Beautiful hotel.

This also is a must and the high tea is an experience that you do not want to miss!

Keith was fabulous. This is a wonderful tour and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

This is a MUST tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and we had a great time.

Do not miss this! It is a highlight and will be a meal and more for you.

Fabulous castle! Do not miss it!

We love this relaxing boat ride. We saw grouse , castles, homes , etc. It also is a must do.

Keith was wonderful, Again, This is a must for your trip to Skye!

This was okay. Not fabulous, but a fun thing to do.

For us, this was a good rest day not to drive. We enjoyed the scenery and the train was wonderful.

Amazing, Loved it!

The hotel itself was amazing as it was a short walk to the park and the buffet breakfast and dinner were wonderful for our family of four. The only thing we didn’t love was that there was a late check in on our first day of arrival - 5pm, so we had to kill several hours before being able to access our room. The restaurants and bar were closed during this time so there wasn’t much to do. Other than that, it was a great experience and we highly recommend visiting Asterix Park and staying at this hotel.

Excellent location, close to everything!