Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our guides were wonderful and very responsive when we needed them

Activity Review

Birdwatching Tour at CATIE Botanical Garden

Turrialba

It was great but had a little hiccup with getting picked up.

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Best guides were Viviana and Marcos. Both interacted with us as well and had energy and loved what they were doing. For most part all activities went without issue and were better than expected. Only issue was that Alvaro assured us we would fish and obviously he didn’t understand the rules of fishing in the Galopagos. Jacquie was great. Responded well and would get details when asked. Brought energy and good communicator

Hotel Reviews

Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel

Puerto Ayora

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Hotel Indigo Galápagos

San Cristóbal

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Oh

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EB Hotel by Eurobuilding Quito

Quito

Only stayed there 2 hrs due to delayed flight

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Activity Reviews

Santa Fe Fishing Experience

Galapagos Islands

Didn’t fish! Don’t call it a fishing experience. It’s a snorkeling trip. Great snorkeling. Good guide

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Food

Great sit down meal on boat

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Private Kayaking Adventure in Tortuga Bay

Puerto Ayora

Guide was not into it walk distance was not communicated very well. Kayaked for 40 mins and didn’t hang around when something interested encountered. Guide always in a hurry to be someplace else

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Speedboat to Santa Cruz Island; Charles Darwin Station, Highlands & Planting a Tree

Galapagos Islands

Great guide. Darwin center not that interesting. More interesting seeing turtles in wild

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Food

Fun restraunt at ranch

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Embracing Nature: Discovering Wildlife on Española Island

Isla San Cristóbal

Johan was a good guide

Quality of Experience

Uninhabited and unowned of wildlife on island

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Welcome to San Cristóbal Island! Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería

Galapagos Islands

La Liberia is best part. Lots of aquatic life.

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Our trip was incredible - the experiences Angel planned were amazing, including an authentic Asado BBQ meat tasting with the best steak I've ever had, a Tango Show, some incredible hikes with excellent local guides and stunning views, and a tour to interact up close with penguins. I learned so much about the areas we visited, and it was the perfect activity level for our group. We had regular communication with our local experts throughout the trip, which was very helpful. Thanks so much, Angel!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Alma Sur

Punta Arenas

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Carlos was wonderful, but otherwise many of the staff were not friendly or accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but the walls were paper thin - you could hear EVERYTHING from other rooms, the lobby... I could even hear the treadmill from the fitness center from my room (on a different floor).

45 by Director

Santiago

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Mirador del Lago Hotel

El Calafate

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beautiful view of Lake Argentina

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Hotel Lennox Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

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Natalino Hotel Patagonia

Puerto Natales

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Activity Reviews

Visit to Santa Rita Vineyard + Optional Lunch at Doña Paula Restaurant

Chile

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Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour

Chile

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Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour

Chile

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Condor lookout Horse riding - Laguna Sofia & Cerro Benitez

Chile

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Full Day El Chalten - Trekking Fitz Roy View Point

Chile

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Visit Perito Moreno Glacier - Full Day Tour

El Calafate

Dany was the best!!

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Native Experience- Lakes and Caverns

El Calafate

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Live Cooking & Meat Tasting Menu

Buenos Aires

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Visit the most Famous Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires - City Tour

Buenos Aires

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San Telmo Tango Show and Dinner.

Buenos Aires

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There was a bit of a snafu with the driver, but Angel and the local experts were quick to remedy.

We had an amazing trip! I really cannot thank Liz and Dilliana enough, other than to publicize that I and my family could NEVER have done all the planning, all the follow-up, all the canceling and rebooking (flight & personal issues!), all the scheduling and buying of tickets, and lining up absolutely the BEST, most personable and knowledgeable tour guides I have ever experienced in my life’s travels!! Really, without hesitation or doubt, KIM-KIM delivered without a single disappointment…even when a few plans couldn't work out last-minute because of our schedule conflicts. Kudos to Liz Kate and Dilliana…I /all of us…there were 8 girls…Mom, daughter, daughter-in-law, and 4 granddaughters! All of us are so grateful for the efforts (above and beyond!) you made on our behalf. In spite of not the most pleasant of weather, it was simply a perfectly planned trip that every single one of us will remember for a lifetime. And, P.S…they were so accessible that we felt they were almost right along with us the entire week!

Hotel Review

Aparthotel Quartier Libre Saint Georges

Paris

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Activity Reviews

Private Exploration of Le Marais District

Paris

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Private Exploration of Rodin Museum

Paris

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❌ Eiffel Tower : Reserved Access to the Summit + Audio guide

Paris

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The Phantom’s Lair: A Mystical Journey Through the Opera Garnier For Families

Paris

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Private Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Visit with Priority Access

Paris

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Private Seine River Cruise

Paris

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Learn about the History of Impressionism with a Private Musee d’Orsay Tour

Paris

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Self-Guided Champs-Elysées Discovery Walk

Paris

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Unlock the Secrets of Perfume-Making!

Paris

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Private French Pastry Class

Paris

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Private Louvre Museum Visit

Paris

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Palace of Versailles Day Trip with Priority Access – Half-Day Tour

Paris

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La Défence Christmas Market

Paris

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At leisure: The Covered Passages of Paris

Paris

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Leisure time at Luxembourg Garden

Paris

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Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets

Paris

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Photoshoot in the Heart of Paris - Eiffel Tower

Paris

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This was our 6th trip with KimKim, and while we had an AMAZING time, it was not the level of KimKim professionalism and/or efficiency that we have come to expect. We started with Augustina as our trip advisor, then she moved on and we had Juan. Juan left the company just as we started our trip, so Justo took over (and while he did an excellent job, there was obviously some lack of communication/coordination in the pass-off. Also, we ended up with 2 itineraries (one from KimKim, the other from Mater). While they were mostly identical, there were a few times where there were some inconsistencies that caused confusion (and honestly, it was annoying to have to go back and forth to determine which itinerary to use, more details below). An example of this was our trip to the Estancia where the itinerary indicated in one place that we had a 45-minute horse-back riding experience, while in another it indicated 3 hours. We were sure it would be 45- minutes so we booked a dinner reservation only to find out that it would be a 3 hour ride and we wouldn't get back in time for our reservation. Thankfully, the staff at the ranch called the restaurant and arranged for a late dinner (for my husband's birthday), otherwise it wouldn't have been a big deal. Another time, the itinerary for KimKIm indicated one activity, while the Mater itinerary repeated what we had already done a few days prior. items: In Ushuai, our itinerary indicated we should arrange for the hotel to take us to the National Park and back to hike. However, there was a public bus going to/from the park multiple times a day right across the street from our hotel--this should have been an obvious notation on the itinerary (as the bus was inexpensive, efficient and very helpful!). In El Calafate, it would have been nice to know that the established "pick-up" times for the experiences are "rough estimates" and the bus pick up can be as much as 45 minutes later given the number of pick-ups to different hotels that they make. Had we known this, we would not have worried that we had been "missed" or forgotten (we did call, and they let us know they were on their way. Also, our itinerary had indicated that the hotel could provide lunch for us for our "glacier walk", but they do not do this. Thankfully the hotel staff helped us find an alternative caterer who could have a box lunch ready for us in the early morning before we departed. In El Chalten, it would have been helpful to know that tickets to the park should be purchased in cash; aditionally, had I not had a trail "app" on my phone, the directions provided to get to a couple of the hikes were not particularly helpful/useful or accurate. For the day at the private reserve, though we were able to get in, we were the "lucky" ones, as we were supposed to have made reservations in advance (which we wrongly assumed KimKim or Mater had done since this was on our itinerary). Others were turned away. Had we been turned away, given that we had taken the bus to get there, we would have been out of luck and sitting in the rain for 6 hours waiting for the return. Justo was our point of contact from Mater, and he was very helpful/personable, though there was a bit of a language barrier in translating some of our requests. In Torres Del Paine, Juan had mentioned the need to get Park tickets right away, though this turned out to be easy, and nothing to stress over. FInally, while it would not have changed anything, it would have been nice to know that the roads between El Calafate and Torres Del Paine are often gravel, rough and slow, and that you need to download Google maps "offline" to ensure you have map service. So again, we had a phenomenal trip, there were just these little inconsistencies, omissions and/or annoyances that we have not been used to on prior KimKim trips.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Poincenot

El Chalten

We loved the hotel in El Chaltén because of its fantastic location, just a few minutes' walk from the trailheads, which was perfect for our hiking adventure. The hotel was comfortable, and while it wasn't fancy, the staff were amazing and made our stay exceptional.

Pampa Lodge Quincho y Caballos

Torres Del Paine

The views from our hotel in Torres del Paine were simply breathtaking, making our stay truly memorable. The hotel was comfortable, adding to the overall experience of the surrounding natural beauty.

Koi Aiken

El Calafate

We stayed here the longest, and though it was by far the most humble of accomodations, the staff were incredibly helpful in (1) helping us find box lunches for our glacier walk; and (2) reaching out to the Glacier Walk experience provider to figure out if we had been forgotten or if they were just running late. The room had a nice view, though the furnishings and bathrooms are quite dated and in need of repair. Staff made up for any issues with the room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It's a long walk from town though taxi service is easy.

Staff

Amazing and helpful staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel furnishings in our room (drapes, bedspreads etc) were all falling apart; and the bathroom tub did not drain, but the helpfulness of the staff made up for any deficiencies we experienced.

Activity Reviews

Estancia Nibepo Aike

El Calafate

while the experience was wonderful, it's a long day, informative and enjoyable, but it's a long way to go w/not alot of "action". The gauchos were very friendly...the food was "OK" (mostly fat, though the 2nd serving was better). Our itinerary was not clear as to whether we had a 45-minute horse-back ride or 3 hour ride, and we tried to reschedule to 45-minutes (given our impending dinner reservation), but were unable to. THankfully, the ranch staff called our restaurant and let them know we would be very late (for my husband's birthday celebration!)

Quality of Experience

Food

Everything except the meat was exceptional. Felt like we received the "cheap" cuts of meat that they could effectivey serve a large group.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transportation was HOT and long.

Trekking on Perito Moreno glacier

El Calafate

One of the best experiences of the trip. Awesome guide, great hike, spectacular views and wonderful people we met along the way.

Quality of Experience

Dramatic scenery, and experienced guides

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It's a long day, and the only thing I recommend is that the drivers or transport company let you know ahead of time that it might take time to pick everyone up (depending on where your hotel is along the route).

We enjoyed our trip and all of our activities.
Our only complaint was the lack of details for some of the excursions—specifically the beach, temple, and fire dance day. Since we were traveling back on the boat, we were not prepared for the day's adventures and assumed we would be checking into the hotel to change before a day full of various activities. Our driver, Rushna made the trip extra special!!!!!

The SIMs card will not work on phones from the United States. Mine was lost in the process, which made my phone unusable, even on wifi, for the entire trip.

Hotel Reviews

Le Yanandra Resort Bali

Uluwatu, Bali

The room was beautiful with a spacious deck and an outdoor bathroom. The pool and reading tub (not a hot tub) were the perfect place to rest and relax after a day of adventures. Plenty of beaches, restaurants, shopping, and a temple in a cave cliffside were all within walking distance. We got to enjoy an amazing local artist singing.

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More designed for tourists

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Bay Shore Huts

AC unit was not working, and the water shut off in the middle of my shower. Staff were friendly, the place was clean, and beach front pool & restaurant were amazing

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AC units need replaced.

Candy Villa by Pramana Villas

Ubud

We loved our private pool. The staff were amazing and quick to help with any need.

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Location

Had to be dropped off and wait for cart to take us to the hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Manta Rays and multicolored Corals

Nusa Lembongan Island

This was a private adventure. The guide swam with us, pointing out amazing corals, fish, a sea turtle, dolphins, and fought of a dangerous fish. He pulled the boat along with him so it was close to us. The equipment was clean and in good condition. The guide took lots of pictures for us and of us. He would dive down to distances we couldn't in order to get the perfect shot. We were picked up in the boat from our hotel.

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Transport

Unclear of who was picking us up, mode of transportation, and then was difficult to get down to boat and back up after drop off.

Experience Balinese Cooking Class- Shared

Ubud, Bali

It was amazing to be welcomed into the host's home. It provided great insight into the family dynamics within their culture. It was fun to experience their daily cooking habits. Starting at the market, prepping each ingredient, and preparing what felt like a feast. The staff made it flow smoothly without taking away cooking opportunities.

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Experience VW Safari Tour, Kintamani, Mt Batur, Tegallalang

Ubud, Bali

The driver, Don, was very friendly, informative, and provided a perfect day. We loved that this was our first day, as we got so much information about Bali culture, lifestyles, and geography.

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All of our guides for our tours were fantastic! Iga (Reindeer Tour), Sanni (Northern Lights Tour), and Cecilia(?) (Horse Sleigh Tour), and Mark (Ranua Wildlife Park). I'm sorry to have missed the photography tour as the Ranua park took a lot out of me to make the parts we did make.

The overall itineray was awesome! Transfers, Hotels, Trains -- from pickup in Rovaniemi and delivery to Helsinski airport was great! Of course with any itinerary as complex as ours, there are bound to be hiccups. None were so bad that would degrade how we feel the overall trip went.

Hiccups with maybe more transparency or info? Use of VR app, FAQ how the train would work, FAQ how to get taxi and other local transport for any of our side adventures, etc.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fabian

Helsinki

Fantastic staff! They got is checked in and informed us our breakfast bags will be ready in the morning. Never had to ask. We were there for just an overnight stay and the room was unbelievable. Quaint and quiet to get a great night sleep before our early morning departure to catch our flight. Definitely would enjoy staying there again!

Authenticity & Character

rustic and modern at the same time! Comfort and ambiance focused on the guest -- loved it!

Location

Staff

very nice and smiling! And, friendly too!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lapland Sky Ounasvaara

Rovaniemi

Nice and comfortable. Great touch with a private sauna in the room. Was a little cold being outside of the hotel proper. We had a few bags and was difficult to get to room on checkin and bags to lobby on checkout. Food was FANTASTIC! We were totally excited and were tastefully surprised. Dining room as awesome but very cold by the glass. Heat was a little light and definitely needed the provided blankets to be near the glass for the amazing night views.

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Activity Reviews

Evening Horse Sleigh Ride

Finland

Both ladies (forget their names correctly) were exceptionally accommodating with our group. Talked about the history behind the Finnish Horses and our horse that was pulling the sleigh. Nice stories. We were lucky and the 2nd night in a row, we saw Northern Lights. Activity was too fast and in the middle of snowing -- no good pictures.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mark was amazing with the in context stories about the animals in the park and sharing his own experiences capturing them on film, in the wild.

Transport

Ranua Wildlife Park Visit

Finland

Super time to see the animals that were available to be seen. We were there during extreme cold weather so picture we made were great!

Quality of Experience

Food

The restaurant food was pretty nice! Tasty!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mark was fantastic. Lots of history, information about the animals, and insights to some of them from his past journeys in the wild. Really LOVED his photo ordeals for National Geographic!

Transport

Northern Lights Tour

Rovaniemi

AMAZING! Early in the tour seemed it might be a little disappointing with slight cloud cover. We got lucky! Very pretty lights of many colors.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sanni was amazing, Informative, and empathetic and helpful in working with my gear for best pictures.

Transport

transport was a little packed but still somewhat comfortable.

Reindeer Safari in the Nature of Lapland

Rovaniemi

Our hosts and tour guide were amazing! Lots of info and stories. Examples and samples were great. Perfect timing to warm up on a very cold morning!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

love the extra pictures Iga took and provided us! Super quality.

Transport

Everything with this trip planned by KimKim went great. The website is easy to use. Hakim, our representative, was fast, courteous, and always willing to help out. He created a great agenda for us in Morocco. The hotels (riads) we stayed at were simply amazing. Our driver, Khalid, was exceptional. Every hotel knew we were coming, the drivers and guides always showed up on time. They planned some additional activities such as a cooking class in Fes. I would use KimKim again.

Mel climbed a mountain with me. Wonderful. The helicopter couldn’t go due to weather, but the backup plan was great.

Overnight cruise was a highlight of the year. Dave, our captain, Mikey, our chef, and Anna were all great as were the other guests. Lobster catch turned into dinner as did our fish from our fishing efforts.

All was great.

Hotel Reviews

Monte Christo Winery

Clyde

Staying at the Monte Christo Winery was both elegant and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance that the winery offered, adding to the pleasure of our overall trip.

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Te Anau

The Distinction Luxmore Hotel was decent considering it's situated in a small town. The location was ideal for walking around, and it met our expectations for that kind of setting.

The Rees Hotel

Queenstown

The Rees Hotel was exceptional. It's one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in, with an unbeatable view and surprisingly spacious rooms. The quality and comfort made it a perfect stay.

Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting around Queenstown - including guide

Queenstown (NZ)

The wine tasting around Queenstown was delightful and quite fun. Although we found ourselves in the Pinot Noir region, which meant fewer Sauvignon Blanc options, the experience still came with its own charm and surprise. The group was engaging, adding an extra element of fun to the tasting. In the end, we enjoyed the experience and the story we could tell friends back home.

Milford Sound - Coach, Cruise and Walk

New Zealand

The Heli Hike on the Kepler Track was unfortunately canceled due to weather conditions. They informed us very close to pick-up time, but I appreciated the understanding and professionalism. They provided three alternative options, and I chose a different track which turned out to be a beautiful hike. It was a long enough trek surrounded by scenic landscapes—gorgeous rivers, rapids, waterfalls, and towering trees, along with informative details about nature. It was a fulfilling and enjoyable day despite the initial disappointment.

I’m an avid traveler and usually plan all of my own trips, but Costa Rica felt overwhelming because of how much there is to see and do. I decided to reach out to KimKim and was assigned to Randall, which turned out to be a great decision.

Randall quickly sent over a preliminary itinerary and was extremely responsive with any changes or modifications we asked for. We had a limited budget but wanted to experience as much as possible, and he made it work within our limitations and we felt we were still able to truly enjoy and experience Costa Rica without missing out.

Everyone he coordinated was punctual, professional, and easy to work with, which made the trip smooth and stress free. I even contacted Randall during the trip for recommendations, and he responded quickly and went above and beyond to help.

I highly recommend KimKim, and especially Randall, to anyone planning a trip to Costa Rica.

Mery, our kikkim specialist and Melagros, our local coordinator, were amazing. Every detail was well-managed, dates were coordinated and doubled checked, pricing was clear and fair, and there was ongoing communication throughout our adventures in Argentina. Our local guide in Buenos Aires, Natalie, was superb. She loves her city, and it shines through at every site. Natalie not only pointed out numerous sites on our 4 hour tour but explained the history, architecture, origin, and neighborhood of every location. Lots of opportunities for dialogue, questions, and experiences were provided. The time flew by and really helped to familiarize us with this beautiful city. Additionally, Natalie, provided numerous recommendations for restaurants, museums, and shopping opportunities to visit later.

Our driver, Michelle, was incredibly competent. She navigated the city as an expert, getting us safely to each location, slowing past 'drive-by' sites, and accommodating quick nearby 'add-on' sites.
Equally complicated was our adventures at Iguazu Falls on the Argentina and Brazil sides. Our guides were very knowledgeable of the falls and rainforest, and gave us lots of time explore and take photos. We did a boat trip to the falls, which was an adrenaline rush, and an authentic Brazilian lunch were unexpected additions that were incredible.
What an incredible team and completely enjoyable experience!

Kimkim travel group provided exceptional service to us. Jessica and Athaya offered us quality customer care and service. They were accommodating, attentive, responsive, and overall, provided excellent customer service. The guides and drivers that they provided were also exceptional, kind and knowledgeable. Also, the accommodations (villas) offered were very comfortable and offered an environment of tranquility, comfort, cleanliness and serenity. The recommendations from coffee spots, spas, restaurants and shopping were also wonderful. I will definitely use them again. Brenda

It was one of the most exiciting and memorable trip for me and my friends. Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end of the trip. Thanks to Hamza for improvising the itinerary. Thank you for Said from Original Travels. Thank you for Mohammed from Original Travels who was amazing from day 1 to till the end. Wish we could explore more in Morocco. Overall, highly recommended and must visit Morocco. :) 💌💌💌

Our trip to Mexico City and Oaxaca was terrific. Such an interesting itinerary! And all of our guides were so professional and flexible. If we needed extra time somewhere we could do that. Other times if we all agreed to switch up our itinerary we could. It. It was just a matter of another place to visit being better for us. Everyone’s attitude could not have been more positive. And they were all well informed so we are full of facts about Mexico!
Our stay at Pug Seal in Oaxaca was magical. The whole ambience of the hotel is so relaxing and beautiful. The service is top notch. Smiles all around on the staff. That makes anyone’s stay so much more fun. Also, the breakfast there is quite good. You can have delicious unusual Mexican dishes or you can order the classic eggs and toast. They accommodate you and are pleased to do it.
Our opinion of our stay at Casa Decu in Mexico City is mixed. The neighborhood is perfect. Close to restaurants and lots of other things you might want to see or need, yet quiet and comfortable at night. Our room had the added attraction of being huge. We actually had a small living room and small kitchenette. The extra space came in handy as my husband was sick and was able to sleep in the living room on the comfy sofa. The downside was that is was quite dark and you had to walk four flight of stairs to get to breakfast, which was a bit of a disappointment. Really more of a continental breakfast. Not really worth four flights of stairs. The terrace setting is lovely though.
All in all, KimKim gets a 90% from us. We hope to use you again.

Hotel Reviews

Pug Seal Oaxaca

Oaxaca

Magical environment. Amazing staff. Terrific breakfast. Wanted to take the bed, sheets and all home.

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Casa Decu

Mexico City

Our room was really large which was convenient as my husband was ill and able to sleep in the “living room.” However, it was quite dark and you have to walk up four flights of stairs to get a mediocre, continental style breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Oaxacan Handicrafts Route

Oaxaca

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Monte Alban (Half Day)

Oaxaca

Juan has so much enthusiasm. He ended up being with us for 3 days and we really got to know how professional and flexible he is. He’s a great guide!

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Cooking Class - Oaxaca

Oaxaca

Our chef and we made healthy tasty authentic Mexican Mole Verde. It was delicious. Also homemade tortillas. He was gracious and wonderful.

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Hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan

Mexico City

Do this! It’s worth getting up at 4am for.

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Private car with driver (Spanish speaking ) and english speaking guide

Mexico City

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Private car with driver (Spanish speaking ) and english speaking guide

Mexico City

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I planned my trip to Norway wanting to see the Northern Lights. Working with kimkim, I found it the easiest way to not only go over my ideas, but have ideas that I wouldn't have any thought of. I started my trip in Oslo and was able to experience the last Christmas Market of my Christmas Market hopping I had done. The hotel I stayed out was perfectly situated and made it very easy to walk to the train station, and the park where the Market was held, when I left the next day to head towards Bergen. When I was planning my trip, I thought I was going to just take the train directly to Bergen; however, with the advice of kimkim I actually stayed a night Flam. To make sure the night wasn't boring, they arranged for me to go on a hike in the mountains. It turns out, I was the only one who signed up for the hike. My guide, Bjorn, still took me out for the hike. It was definitely worth the stop in Flam to go on the hike and see the fjord. Bjorn was so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the mountain and you could tell he really respected the Norwegian way of life when it comes to outdoor adventures and respecting the land and personal property. After my night in Flam, I headed on the train towards Bergen. That is where there were problems. It turns out when we arrived in Bergen, someone had taken my luggage! I waited at the train station, with their luggage, for over 3.5 hours to see if they would notice and be able come back to the train station. If this isn't a perfect reason to have a luggage tracker when else would be the perfect reason. Because I was in the train station for so long, I didn't get to go out and see Bergen at night. I then woke up the next day to find out my flight to Tromso was cancelled and I was rebooked on a flight that leaves 2 hours earlier. It was a scramble, but I got there. My time in Tromso was great. Overall, my trip was very good and the planning time put in by everyone made it a memorable experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

Perfect location to train station and park when the Christmas Market was.

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Staff

Staff wasn't as friendly as you would expect from a hotel that sees a lot of international travelers.

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

Cute little hotel closer to the water. It seems like a lot of travelers use this hotel. I did get an "upgrade" to have a balcony. I was still on the main floor, so it ended up being a patio. The room was spacious though and worked well.

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Quality Hotel Grand Tromso

Tromsø

Was in a great location to downtown. Easy to pick up public transport or go to the meeting places for any activities.

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Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen

Gardemoen

Perfect place to stay when you have a really early morning flight and just need a place to relax the night before.

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Northern Lights Hunt by Minibus

Tromsø

The guide was really great about hunting for areas where you could see the Northern Lights, even though the night was very cloudy. He ended up having us see the northern lights twice that night. They weren't extremely active, but we were still able to see them. The guide was wonderful and making sure everyone was having a good experience.

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Reindeer Sledding, Northern Lights & Sámi Culture Experience

Tromsø

On our way out of Tromso and just a quick 10 minutes from the camp, a car accident happened. We were stuck in line waiting for EMS to get to the occupants to get them to the hospital for easily over an hour. When we finally arrived at the camp, they were able to have us do the sleigh ride and feed the reindeer, but we weren't able to eat the dinner due to time constraints. The people were definitely wonderful, took good care of the reindeer, and did the best they could within the time. We did end up getting a refund, which was appreciated. If you are able to have a full time with the experience, I would say that it would be quite amazing.

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Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Excursion

Tromsø

I had researched do an arctic fjord cruise with fishing as an option. I wish I would have known, even though it stated lunch was included, all they had was coffee, tea, cocoa, and cookies. I don't know if I would recommend this company for the fishing excursion again, but I would try another one. The captain did try to take us to multiple spots to try to catch fish, so that was appreciated. Overall, I wasn't a fan of the experience and would be a skip.

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Northern Lights Husky Experience with Dinner

Tromsø

The people there really cared about the dogs and were knowledgeable about each one. The food for dinner was good and they even catered to a couple who were vegetarians. We closed the night with mattress sledding and roasted marshmallows. It would have been 5 stars if I would have been able to go on the husky sled ride.

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Snowshoe Trek

Flåm

Bjorn was an amazing guide and definitely enjoyed it. As it ended up being just us--definitely appreciated that they didn't cancel because not enough people signed up--it was more special. When we went to the bridge to overlook the fjord, there was no one on the bridge, so Bjorn could take lots of pictures of me, which was nice. During the hike, Bjorn pointed out flora that was typical in the area and at the top, we stopped for some hot berry juice and Norway's version of a Kit Kat bar. We had a wonderful discussion during the hike and even though it wasn't a snowshoe one, I had a good time.

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THANK YOU for the trip – it was SO well planned, and clearly a LOT of thought went into it. We are so grateful, and we are now big KimKim fans!

We travel a LOT, to all kinds of crazy places! It is unrealistic to travel across the world and expect things to NOT go wrong. What matters, and why we work with travel professionals like you KimKim, is to have support and back up when things DO go wrong – THAT is what matters! KimKim seamlessly fixed an issue on our travels, and they are THE BEST, and you can travel worry-free!

Our planner Ben was remarkable - attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, and our guides Roy, H and Piter were exceptional.

10/10, DO recommend! Thank you, team KimKim, for an amazing experience and incredible 'whatever it takes' service!

We had a dense flawless luxury and unforgettable joyful trip, organized to perfection and to the second for a 17 days journey.
I believe Io, our local guide in Cuzco of Andean Travel Experience, read my mind when she organized the trip. I gave her few input about what we like and what we dislike and she created a perfect journey that surpassed by far our great expectations adding precious nuances that only locals could! We never liked to travel on organized plans, but KimKim and Io made us change our mind forever. Lizbeth was our local support, available 24/7 for any necessity. She gave us all the details and all the information to follow to avoid any inconvenience . They took care of everything we could need from booking the best time of the day private tours in the national parks and historical sites, to provide amazing guides that spoke our first language.
The light of the Sun was in the optimal position, on each experience, to admire the beauties, the landscape and the wildlife, to take also great pictures.

Hotel Reviews

Sol Natura Hotel

Ollantaytambo

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Tika Wasi Casa Boutique

Cusco

Looking forward to coming here again. This is my favorite hotel of my entire life. The spotless clean spacious rooms are charming, with glorious views over the city. Breakfast is delicious and everyday full of different local goods. Adorable staff trained to please. Security 24/7. Wonderful travellers to hang out with. The patio is very nicely maintained and filled with hummingbirds of every size. The location is in a spectacular neighborhood, San Blas, at a walkable distance from the ancient ruins of Saqsaywaman and from downtown.

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Amazing view of downtown Cuzco, and walkable distance from Saqsaywaman !

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I Loved to be pleased 😁 the staff is adorable!

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Very comfortable beds, and squeaky clean bathroom!

Hotel Conde de Lemos

Puno

In a very good position. The rooms are comfortable, but not well cleaned and the plumbing system is poor. The shower doesn't work properly, the water can't be mixed in lukewarm temperature. The toilet got clogged and impossible to use. They couldn't change the room. We had to wait for someone to unclog the toilet, and then they left it very dirty eventually. Very disappointing. They are doing some remodeling so maybe in the future the issues will all be solved.

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Maison Du Soleil

Arequipa

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Oro viejo

Nasca

The hidden garden with pool, filled with spectacular flowers and birds was a beautiful surprise. The room was spotless and dustless clean in every detail, even though Nazca is very dusty. The adorable staff gave us more pillows and more toilet paper when asked.

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Just charming.

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Walkable distance to downtown and close to the Cruz del Sur bus station. Very quiet.

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Emancipador Hotel

The bed was the most comfortable of the trip, but the room and the bathroom were very dirty.

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Ibis Budget Lima Miraflores

Lima

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Bathroom was dirty

Activity Reviews

Groupal Nasca Lines from Nasca

Peru

The driver that took us around was also an excellent guide that made us choose our tour. We also took a private flight tour of the Nazca lines.

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Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group

Cusco

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Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl

Peru

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Puno 1/2

Peru

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The Route of The Sun: {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}

Peru

Excellent tour experience transforming a transfer day in an outstanding tour out of the traditional tourist route, filled with interesting environmental, archeological, and historical sites and good food. Maybe our favorite because we didn't have any expectations. Christian, the tour guide, has deep knowledge in many fields and fulfilled all of our curiosity. We did not want it to end when we got to Cuzco.

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The impressive knowledge of our guide, Christian, in Andean ancient civilizations, birdwatching , anthropology and many more fields.

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Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour

Peru

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Private Full-Day Tour to the Titinos Uros Islands

Puno

Another Marvel!

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Shared 2-day Colca Canyon tour & Local Family Homestay 2/2: Bus to Puno

Peru

This has been the best experience on our journey through Peru, and it should be a marvelous surprise.

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This homemade food by our host, Rosio, has been the best we had during our entire journey through Peru.

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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa

Arequipa

Exciting. Safely done! 💯 If KimKim didn't propose this experience, we wouldn't have had a glance on rural parts of Arequipa and this beautiful river.

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Shared Paracas Nature Reserve

Paracas

We really liked to visit the Ballestas islands and see the wonderful birds and sea lions, and for the first time penguins in their environment! A very well organized tour, perfect timing on the day to admire the Candelabro de Paracas.Our boat guide was amazing!

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Our trip to Sri Lanka was absolutely wonderful, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Ajith. From the very beginning, everything was thoughtfully planned, yet always flexible to accommodate our needs and preferences.
Ajith has an excellent knowledge of Sri Lanka — its history, culture, nature, and everyday life — and he shared it in a way that was both informative and engaging. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, taking us to beautiful and interesting places without ever feeling rushed.
What truly stood out was Ajith’s flexibility and attentiveness. He was always ready to adjust plans, suggest alternatives, and make sure we were comfortable and happy at every step of the journey. We felt well cared for and completely at ease, which allowed us to fully enjoy the experience.
This was a memorable trip in every way, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. I highly recommend Ajith to anyone planning to explore Sri Lanka — he truly made our journey special.

We had an incredible experience travelling to Argentina and Chile. The activities planned were perfect for our group - including dinner/show reservations, cave tours, hiking, penguin excursions, and more. Our guides for the hikes were fantastic. The travel arrangements were generally well communicated, and our drivers were friendly and pretty punctual. Overall, it was a wonderful trip!

Our trip to New Zealand was a huge success thanks to the guidance and help of Monika. I had only the vaguest of ideas of where I wanted to go and what to do once there. Monika took my ideas and curated an unforgetable experience for me and my daughter. The planning was flawless -- no issues with hotels, car or activity bookings. She was also timely and helpful answering our questions while we were in New Zealand. Thanks Monika!!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Galaxy Boutique Hotel Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

The room was clean and comfortable. The included breakfast was dismal

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The Headwaters Eco Lodge - Glenorchy

Glenorchy

A lovely hotel in a great location. The food is amazing -- fresh, local and imaginative.

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Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Queenstown

The hotel is lovely. Our room was spacious and had a view of the mountains. But what made our stay great was the staff. They went above and beyond for every need and request.

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PurePod Greta Valley (Korimako)

Canterbury

What an amazing experience! The remote location made for a beautiful end to our New Zealand adventure. The drive there was a bit unnerving but doable, even in our tiny rental car. The cabin is well-appointed and we enjoyed cooking our dinner with the food we ordered before arriving. Highly recommended if you're looking for complete serenity.

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Fyffe Country Lodge

Kaikoura

We loved out stay at the Fyffe Country Lodge. Innkeeper Chris and Colin were welcoming and helpful. The location is beautiful and close to town.

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Progressive Māori Dinner Tour (kai safari)

Christchurch

We loved our dinner tour with Gracy! He is engaging, knowledgable and charming. Highly recommended

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Routeburn Guided Walk Full Day

New Zealand

Our guide, Antonio, was amazing -- charming and knowledgable. It was a strenuous hike but well worth the effort. My one complaint is that the provided lunch was pretty unappealing.

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