Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
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Marc was great to work with and did a great j...
Indonesia | Aug 4 - Aug 9, 2023

Kathleen
Kathleen E.
Raleigh, NC | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Marc was great to work with and did a great job trip planning for us. Our driver on Lombok, Karna, was also great. Our favorite outing was snorkeling around Gili Layar and Gili Renggit - truly magical. Be prepared for lots of traffic when visiting the temples. Read more

Marc was great to work with and did a great job trip planning for us. Our driver on Lombok, Karna, was also great. Our favorite outing was snorkeling around Gili Layar and Gili Renggit - truly magical. Be prepared for lots of traffic when visiting the temples.

Hotel Reviews
Living Asia Resort

The resort was really nice. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The overall facility was also really good. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here.

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Prime Plaza Hotel Jogjakarta
Jogjakarta

The one night stay at this hotel was fine. It was neither fabulous nor bad, just fine.

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Family trek Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls
Family trek Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls
Indonesia

The hike was wonderful. It was a great way to explore the nature and the guide was very helpful. He even gave us an option to go for an additional portion of the hike which was more rigorous. My daughter and I opted for it and it was a great experience.

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Boat trip and snorkeling around the Gilis island (Meno, Air)
Boat trip and snorkeling around the Gilis island (Meno, Air)
Indonesia

This first snorkeling day was a bit crowded which wasn't really to my liking. But we did see a sea turtle which was amazing!

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Cultural family day - Visit Borobudur Temple
Cultural family day - Visit Borobudur Temple
Yogyakarta

Just like the Prambanan Temple, having someone to explain the history and significance of the ruins was really helpful. It made the visit much more enjoyable and informative.

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Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex
Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex
Yogyakarta

Having someone at the temple to guide us around and talk about the history of the ruins was really beneficial. The place is filled with interesting stories and the guidance made the visit more meaningful.

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Boat Trip and snorkeling around Gili Layar & Gili Rengit
Boat Trip and snorkeling around Gili Layar & Gili Rengit
Indonesia

Beautiful fish and coral and hardly any other people!

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Local specialist: Marc Urban
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Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Hi Kathleen,

It was a pleasure to prepare the trip with you and your family! We hope to see you again in Indonesia and discover some more places.

Best wishes,
Marc

Amazing vacation in the beautiful country of Greece!
Italy | Aug 2 - Aug 9, 2023

Janine
Janine P.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023

The trip was amazing and just what I needed. I love the flexibility and the immediate response from the staff. Harris went above and beyond to ensure the trip was seamless and enjoyable. From having a driver waiting for me right when I got off the tour boat, suggesting yummy places to eat, to the hotel packing me breakfast for my early morning departure. The addition of local help from Evyenia was also excellent! I usually like the process of planning trips but I didn't have the time this go around to do so. They thought of everything and plan on using KimKim again for my next travels.

Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Aug 21, 2023

Dear Janine,

I don't know how to thank you about your beautiful words! The whole team is more than happy that you left from our beautiful sunny country with the best experience and the best memories. I hope that our services and the whole trip made a unique experience for you. I hope to work again in the future and plan a new incredible trip either in Greece or Italy.

I wish you all the best!

Best regards,
Harris

Vietnam and Cambodia for a family of 5
Vietnam | Jul 23 - Aug 12, 2023

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Jago r.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
During the preparation and planning, Long was responsive and helpful and planned a great trip for us, listening to our wishes and preferences well. Throughout the tour, he was in communication, checking everything was going well and it was reassuring to have his WhatsApp if we were to need anything (not needed!).
During the trip, everything from day one went very well. All our guides and drivers were helpful, friendly and spoke English. We had such a great time. Long had primed everyone...
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During the preparation and planning, Long was responsive and helpful and planned a great trip for us, listening to our wishes and preferences well. Throughout the tour, he was in communication, checking everything was going well and it was reassuring to have his WhatsApp if we were to need anything (not needed!).
During the trip, everything from day one went very well. All our guides and drivers were helpful, friendly and spoke English. We had such a great time. Long had primed everyone that we had two coeliac travellers (gluten free diet) and the guides helped us with this.
A highlight in the North was Pu luong, such a beautiful place and our guide "T" was so interesting and knowledgeable.
Hoi An is a gorgeous place and our food tour there with Nancy was a highlight - we went back to the places she took us as they were so good.
HCMC - I would say the motorbike street food tour is a must, you really see the city and the drivers and guides took care of us so well and the food was so good.
Cambodia - Pin, our guide spoke excellent English, was so friendly and helpful with expert knowledge and made our trip there extra special.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa

comfortable, huge pool, but breakfast not great and shower never got hot.

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Cochin Zen Hotel

quiet base and very comfortable yet right in the centre of town, great roof pool and view.

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ÊMM Hotel Hoi An

great location, lovely pool and very comfortable, lovely staff

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Hue Ecolodge

great rooms, pool was lovely and the food they had in the restaurant was delicious

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Renea Cruise

Typical Halong bay cruiser looking at the others we stopped nearby, comfortable and functional.

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Pu Luong Retreat
Thanh Hoa

stunning location, beautiful views, comfortable rooms and the pools are great

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Tam Coc Ricefield Resort
Ninh Binh

Only one night here but out of town and restaurant not great, rooms feeling tired.

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Tirant Hotel
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

a peaceful haven, with the most comfortable beds. Roof pool a godsend at the end of a busy day

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Activity Reviews
Day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park
Day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park
Siem Reap

beautiful remote mountain area, swimming under the waterfall was rated 10/10 by our youngest son!

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Full day Angkor Wat Sunrise and Temples Visit
Full day Angkor Wat Sunrise and Temples Visit
Siem Reap

What a place and with Pin, our local guide, it was brought to life - he understood how much we as a family with kids needed and when to move on, highlights were the jungle temple and we attended for sunrise and waited for sunset so a long day but well worth it.

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Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho) - Joint in tour (New)
Mekong Delta Group Tour (My Tho) - Joint in tour (New)
Ho Chi Minh City

typical group tour and one day does not really do the area justice but nice to get on the boats and see the village life

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Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour - Joint in tour
Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour - Joint in tour
Ho Chi Minh City

fascinating to visit this and our guide previously taught history and was very interesting

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My Son Sanctuary Luxury Tour - Joint in tour
My Son Sanctuary Luxury Tour - Joint in tour
Hoi An

An interesting trip to the sanctuary. The dancing felt a bit touristy!

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Siem Reap arrival - Tuk Tuk street food tour
Siem Reap arrival - Tuk Tuk street food tour
Siem Reap

Very much a local venue and street food authentic, going by tuk tuk was fun Pin, our guide was great

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Street food lover by motorbike (New)
Street food lover by motorbike (New)
Ho Chi Minh City

the bikes through Saigon were a great way to see the city, and the guides/drivers where excellent with great English, the food was lovely

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Hoi An Street Walking Food Tour with Dinner At Local Home
Hoi An Street Walking Food Tour with Dinner At Local Home
Hoi An

Nancy was so friendly, enthusiastic and her English was great, the event was excellent, the food superb and the whole evening was a highlight

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Discover Vinh Moc Tunnels & DMZ exploration
Discover Vinh Moc Tunnels & DMZ exploration
Vietnam

our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful making this a really interesting trip, especially as our boys have done theVietnam war in their history GCSE

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Hanoi - Hue Arrival - half day sightseeing
Hanoi - Hue Arrival - half day sightseeing
Hue

It is an amazing place to visit but we did all struggle a bit in the heat as there is no respite in the citadel/palace grounds

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Hanoi - Halong Bay - By shuttle bus
Hanoi - Halong Bay - By shuttle bus
Ha Long Bay
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Pu Luong - Hanoi 2D1N
Pu Luong - Hanoi 2D1N
Vietnam

As per the previous Pu luong review - the scenery in this area is breathtaking

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Hiking and rafting in Pu Luong
Hiking and rafting in Pu Luong
Pu Luong Nature Reserve

A beautiful place and the walk was through a stunning location

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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (Half Day)
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (Half Day)
Vietnam

The local boat people were on strike but we went to another venue and had a good boat trip that was infact longer - however, it was really very hot and the trip was in the afternoon sun.

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Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Hanoi

We learnt to make rice paper spring rolls and ate them - delicious, along with some other lovely foods. The bike ride was fun, but hot!

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Hanoi City Sightseeing & Street Food Tour
Hanoi City Sightseeing & Street Food Tour
Hanoi

Having our guide (Quin) show us the site and then the foods of Hanoi at the start of our trip was great and we had an insight into some of the history and issues that Vietnam has faced. We had so much delicious Vietnamese food too.

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Day Trip to Cam Thanh Village
Day Trip to Cam Thanh Village
Hoi An

fun trip - cycling through the village and veg gardens lots of people/tourists on the boat trip

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Local specialist: Long Dao
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Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Aug 17, 2023

Dear Claire and Jago,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that your family has enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with us. It was our big pleasure to organize your holiday and support you on the entire trip. Once again, thank you for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again in the near future!
Sincerely,
Long

First visit to South Africa!
South Africa | Jul 19 - Jul 30, 2023

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AMAL A.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023

Esther was incredibly patient, thorough and attentive to detail and helped us plan a very memorable family holiday to South Africa!

She had lots of tips, and was flexible and accommodating to our requests and changes. Esther also remained in touch with us throughout the trip for follow up, feedback and was there to support any issues, queries that arose! She was very professional throughout and certainly ensured everything went smoothly.
We can’t wait to plan our next adventure with her guidance and expertise!

Local specialist: Esther Ruempol
Esther
Esther Ruempol
Local specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa | Replied on Aug 17, 2023

Thank you so much Amal, we hope to see you soon again!

Germany - coordinated by Kevin Perry
Germany | Aug 10 - Aug 15, 2023

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Tiger C.
Newton, MA | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Kevin Perry-did an amazing job. All the recommendations were spot on. All the tours were perfect- the day trips in Heidelberg, Bamberg were wonderful. It was a perfect mix of free time and organized activity- we will definitely use KimKim again- Great job Kevin and Amandine Read more

Kevin Perry-did an amazing job. All the recommendations were spot on. All the tours were perfect- the day trips in Heidelberg, Bamberg were wonderful. It was a perfect mix of free time and organized activity- we will definitely use KimKim again- Great job Kevin and Amandine

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Metropol
München

This hotel wasn't our favorite. The location wasn't the best, and the hotel itself seemed a bit worn down. The rooms were okay, but the surrounding area wasn't very appealing. However, the staff was friendly, and the stay was comfortable overall.

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Leonardo Royal Hotel
Nuremberg

This hotel was fine, but it wasn't as nice as the Scandic in Frankfurt. The location was convenient, being close to the train station, but the ambiance wasn't as appealing. The rooms were okay, and the included breakfast was a plus.

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Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Frankfurt

good spot- close to train station for day trips- rooms were clean and breakfast was perfect- even for gluten free persons.

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Munich Bike Tour
Munich Bike Tour
Munich

fun and great way to see the city- Sarah was great guide- perfect mix of history and local / current lifestyle

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Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour
Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour
Germany

great history- very good knowledge of the guide Kevin

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Heidelberg Short boat trips (Private/1.5Hours)
Heidelberg Short boat trips (Private/1.5Hours)
Germany

beautiful boat- very comfortable and 1st class

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Frankfurt Panorama Cruise (1h)
Frankfurt Panorama Cruise (1h)
Frankfurt

big boat- cruse was fine- nothing special

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Local specialist: Kevin Perry
Kevin
Kevin Perry
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Aug 30, 2023

Guten Tag Tiger

Vielen Dank for your review!

It was a real plaesure to organize your family trip to Germany .
I am so happy you all had a great time visiting this amazing country.

All your remarks are very important and helpful for us, in order to improve our services.

See you soon!!!

Kevin

We could not have expected more! FABULOUS!!!
Greece | Aug 8 - Aug 12, 2023

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Wes S.
Jacksonville, NC | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Angela was wonderful. She always responded quickly and coordinated an incredible trip around our desires Our tour guide, Jason, was fabulous. His knowledge and interaction with us was great. He worked to explain so many details about the places we visited and their historical significance The transportation was comfortable and the drivers worked to serve us Wow!! Read more

Angela was wonderful. She always responded quickly and coordinated an incredible trip around our desires

Our tour guide, Jason, was fabulous. His knowledge and interaction with us was great. He worked to explain so many details about the places we visited and their historical significance

The transportation was comfortable and the drivers worked to serve us Wow!!

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Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

We had a great experience there. We would go back in a minute

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In the middle of the Plaka with great shops and sites.
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Full Day Argolis with licensed Guide (Epidaurus – Mycenae – Nafplion)
Full Day Argolis with licensed Guide (Epidaurus – Mycenae – Nafplion)
Athens

Again, Jason was great.

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Greek Cooking Classes in Athens
Greek Cooking Classes in Athens
Athens

This was an important part of our Greek experience. The director of this class was great and the food we made was delicious. We cannot wait to share this with our friends at home.

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Athens of the Classical Era (Acropolis & Acropolis Museum)
Athens of the Classical Era (Acropolis & Acropolis Museum)
Athens
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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Yeia sou, Wes!
I assume you are back from your cruise. :)

I am thrilled to read about your great experience with me and my team. We are all delighted that we managed to show you a great time and create memories with you.
We look forward to seeing you coming back soon and showing some more excellent places of our country.

Thank you for trusting us with your trip.

Our best,
Angela & the GA Trips team

We cannot begin to express our appreciation t...
Spain | Aug 5 - Aug 15, 2023

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Donna L.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
We cannot begin to express our appreciation to Raquel and her team for planning a fabulous trip for us to Lisbon, Porto, and Barcelona. There were absolutely no hidden surprises and tour, guides and drivers were always on-time and the hotels, H-10 in Lisbon and Yeatman in Porto and Le Meridian in Barcelona were wonderful. Guides and drivers, Kaoa, Berta, Miguel, Jasper, Craig, Jordi, and Mickael were fun and extremely knowledge! We were a parry of 4 family members. Booking a trip like this... Read more

We cannot begin to express our appreciation to Raquel and her team for planning a fabulous trip for us to Lisbon, Porto, and Barcelona. There were absolutely no hidden surprises and tour, guides and drivers were always on-time and the hotels, H-10 in Lisbon and Yeatman in Porto and Le Meridian in Barcelona were wonderful. Guides and drivers, Kaoa, Berta, Miguel, Jasper, Craig, Jordi, and Mickael were fun and extremely knowledge! We were a parry of 4 family members. Booking a trip like this requires a lot of trust in your travel agent. Raquel was beyond our expectations!

Activity Reviews
Gaudí Highlights tour
Gaudí Highlights tour
Barcelona

Another amazing day learning about Gaudi. The Sagrada Familia is something everyone should see in person. Our guide Jordi was fabulous!

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Day-trip to Girona and Figueres
Day-trip to Girona and Figueres
Barcelona

Another major highlight of our trip!!!

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Sidecar tapas tour
Sidecar tapas tour
Barcelona

So fun!!

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Wine tour in the Douro Valley
Wine tour in the Douro Valley
Porto

A must see to appreciate! Learning about Port and tasting was fun and we had a great lunch at the winery.

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Porto city tour
Porto city tour
Porto

Porto was very special and we all could have stayed longer. Miguel was a world of knowledge and we all enjoyed our time with him.

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Lisbon to Porto via Coimbra and Aveiro
Lisbon to Porto via Coimbra and Aveiro
Spain

University was a wonderful experience. Aviary was an added trip and it was lovely.

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Daytrip to Sintra
Daytrip to Sintra
Lisbon

Wine tasting and beautiful beaches. Because of the heat and fire danger we could not see the main castle.

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Dinner and Fado
Dinner and Fado
Lisbon

A must do event

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Lisbon city tour
Lisbon city tour
Lisbon

An amazing day ...we kearney so much about the history of Lisbon.

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Local specialist: Raquel Ferriol
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Raquel Ferriol
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Hello Donna,

I honestly can't convey how much we all appreciate your kind words- you've literally brightened my day and made me love my job a little bit more!

A heartfelt thank you from all our team- and I hope we can work together again some time in the future- or maybe meet for a coffee ;)

Warmly,

Raquel

UK and Paris - Jane and team
England | Jul 25 - Aug 11, 2023

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Colin M.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Using Jane (and Stephen and Flora when Jane was not available) for planning our trip and during our trip was amazing. Her suggestions during the planning stage were so helpful to us and helped us avoid being overwhelmed. Jane’s guidance and the team’s support while we were on our trip was also awesome ~ if a minor issue arose or we needed confirmation of something the responses were always quick, relevant and helpful. There is no question in our minds that using Jane and the team enhanced our... Read more

Using Jane (and Stephen and Flora when Jane was not available) for planning our trip and during our trip was amazing. Her suggestions during the planning stage were so helpful to us and helped us avoid being overwhelmed. Jane’s guidance and the team’s support while we were on our trip was also awesome ~ if a minor issue arose or we needed confirmation of something the responses were always quick, relevant and helpful. There is no question in our minds that using Jane and the team enhanced our enjoyment of our UK and Paris trip!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Indigo Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Cardiff

Very cute and unique hotel. Staff was fabulous! Very friendly and helpful.

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Central location made it easy to walk to all the places we wanted to visit.
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So friendly and helpful.
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Three Bedroom Apartments near Spitalfields Market and Tube Stn
London

The accommodations were beautiful, with some really fun and unique features. No air conditioning or fans provided and it did get very warm. It is located across from a busy, noisy pub, which makes it challenging to keep the window open.

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Close to the tube, and shopping and markets to visit.
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Local specialist: Jane Davey
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Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Thank you for your super review. Your feedback is so important to our team. We are so happy that you had an amazing time away. Hope to see you again in the future. All the best..Jane & The Team

Our specialist’s planning was fantastic.
Philippines | Aug 7 - Aug 13, 2023

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Wade B.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Cami’s (our local specialist) planning was fantastic. I had to change my trip dates several times and she remained incredibly patient with me and ensured everything went smoothly through the entire planning process. The trip itself was amazing. There was one slip up regarding a driver showing up very late to pick us up from our hotel, but it was not at all Cami’s fault or the hotel’s, and she was very quick to reach out to the company who dispatched the driver. I was very hesitant at first... Read more

Cami’s (our local specialist) planning was fantastic. I had to change my trip dates several times and she remained incredibly patient with me and ensured everything went smoothly through the entire planning process. The trip itself was amazing. There was one slip up regarding a driver showing up very late to pick us up from our hotel, but it was not at all Cami’s fault or the hotel’s, and she was very quick to reach out to the company who dispatched the driver. I was very hesitant at first because I had never used this service. However, the overall experience was incredible and I would highly recommend both a visit to the Philippines, as well as Kim Kim’s services.

Hotel Reviews
Sea Cocoon Hotel
El Nido

This hotel was amazing, from the location to the staff to the breakfast.

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Unique
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Perfectly centered in El Nido’s best area.
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Helpful and friendly
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Very clean
Holiday Inn Express Manila New Port City
Pasay

Location is very convenient. Right by the Manias airport, as well as several restaurants and places to shop. The hotel itself was very clean and the staff was friendly. Also, the breakfast buffet was fantastic.

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Very clean
Activity Reviews
El Nido via ferrata
El Nido via ferrata
El Nido
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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A
El Nido
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Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento
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Cami Sarmiento
Local specialist in Las Vegas, NV | Replied on Aug 29, 2023

Thank you very much for your wonderful review Wade! I’m very happy to hear you and your brother had an amazing time in El Nido.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami

Thank you Nick and Tamer for creating an exce...
Galapagos Islands | Jun 30 - Jul 7, 2023

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Jimmy P.
Morristown, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Thank you Nick and Tamer for creating an excellent itinerary for our trip to the Galapagos. We appreciated your willingness to work with us to find suitable day dive trips as well as land activities. We were fortunate to have wonderful guides and support as we explored islands in just 7 days. Thank you again for helping us plan such a memorable vacation! All the best,
Tessa and Jimmy
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Thank you Nick and Tamer for creating an excellent itinerary for our trip to the Galapagos. We appreciated your willingness to work with us to find suitable day dive trips as well as land activities. We were fortunate to have wonderful guides and support as we explored islands in just 7 days. Thank you again for helping us plan such a memorable vacation!

All the best,
Tessa and Jimmy

Hotel Reviews
SeaSide Hotel
Galapagos
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Acacia Galápagos Boutique Hotel
Puerto Ayora
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Activity Reviews
Discovery dive in Santa Cruz Island
Discovery dive in Santa Cruz Island
Galapagos Islands

Upon arriving the day shop realized we had our licenses and thus a discovery dive was not appropriate (only for travellers without a dive license). Luckily the dive shop was able to take us on a different dive that was more suitable for our experience level! Thank you to the dive shop for being so accommodating!!

Embracing Nature: Discovering Wildlife on Española Island
Embracing Nature: Discovering Wildlife on Española Island
Isla San Cristóbal
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Local specialist: Tamer Obeid.
Tamer
Tamer Obeid.
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Aug 16, 2023
Dear Jimmy & Tessa,
It fills our hearts with joy to know how much you've enjoyed your trip, and we can't thank you enough for this valuable feedback/review which will surely help our future beloved travelers benefit from your insight. We're also glad that our providers on Santa Cruz island specifically have shown flexibility, as they normally offer diving excursions based on an established minimum number of logged dives, we're happy they offered you the 'real deal' and that you've enjoyed it...
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Dear Jimmy & Tessa,
It fills our hearts with joy to know how much you've enjoyed your trip, and we can't thank you enough for this valuable feedback/review which will surely help our future beloved travelers benefit from your insight. We're also glad that our providers on Santa Cruz island specifically have shown flexibility, as they normally offer diving excursions based on an established minimum number of logged dives, we're happy they offered you the 'real deal' and that you've enjoyed it to the fullest. We've taken note of your feedback regarding the hotels and will be conveying it accordingly.
Looking forward to planning more adventures for both of you, it's been a complete thrill working and communicating with you during the planning process and while you were here enjoying your journey :)
Best of luck in your travels,
Nick & Tamer

An Amazing Trip to Peru: Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu.
Peru | Jul 12 - Jul 21, 2023

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Christopher P.
Laguna Hills, CA | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
This was my first trip using Kimkim. I was unsure of how to book a successful trip to Peru from Los Angeles. I was very quickly contacted by Jessica who worked with me for a couple of months to hammer out a wonderful itinerary. This included several changes to dates and travelers but there were never any problems with updating the arrangements. I would like to be clear that this trip was absolutely amazing. Everything Jessica booked for us was wonderful. We had great accommodations... Read more

This was my first trip using Kimkim. I was unsure of how to book a successful trip to Peru from Los Angeles. I was very quickly contacted by Jessica who worked with me for a couple of months to hammer out a wonderful itinerary. This included several changes to dates and travelers but there were never any problems with updating the arrangements.

I would like to be clear that this trip was absolutely amazing. Everything Jessica booked for us was wonderful. We had great accommodations and knowledgible and fun tour guides throughout the trip with all of our transfers and driving handled. (We did need to book our own air travel but Jessica was very up front about that so it was no problem).

We even had some problems come up (a strike in Peru that would limit road travel) and Kimkim hopped on it to make sure our days in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu went well. This was Kristy who jumped in and got us moved to a hotel that would not disrupt our trip. Even better, that day we took a fairly exclusive alternate tour which was still super fun and interesting. Kimkim's communication and initiative made that possible and we are very appreciative.

I would recommend this group again and again. It made for a fun and painless trip that was truly memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Great hotel. It's within walking distance of most things in the city center. The breakfast is nice and they allowed me to partake even though I'd arrived on a redeye and was there before check-in.

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El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

This is a very nice hotel with great rooms and a great vibe. It's attached to a farm where they grow a lot of their own food, roast their own coffee, and distill their own booze - and you should definitely go check that out. We very much enjoyed staying here. I need to take one star off the review only because it is located essentially in the train station. This makes it extremely convenient to travel up towards Machu Picchu (which is great!) but we had two issues: 1) the trains make a lot of noise - not enough to keep us awake but enough to wake us up once or twice, and 2) one night there were a lot (a literal mass) of people trying to board the last trains and this made it difficult to get to the hotel. I should note that #2 was likely due to a strike planned for the next day, so is likely rare, but I don't know. Personally, I would still suggest staying here but these are things that might annoy some travelers.

Authenticity & Character
Very cool hotel with a nice vice and friendly staff.
Location
No easier place to stay if you wanna check out Ollantaytambo and head up to Machu Picchu after.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable but the location to the train tracks might be disruptive, especially for those that retire early.
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco

This hotel is wonderful. It's a little upscale but totally worth it. We only stayed for one night but it was a perfect relaxing stay before we toured Machu Picchu the next day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and the robes were amazing.
Local specialist: Jessica Danker
Jessica
Jessica Danker
Local specialist in New York City | Replied on Aug 20, 2023

It was great working with you! Happy you had a such a wonderful time.

Amazingly Responsive!
Norway | Aug 9 - Aug 15, 2023

Robert
Robert M.
Boardman, OR | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
I planned this trip VERY last minute, and Maria was very responsive and helpful with a nice itinerary that took into account somewhat limited availability due to high-season. The final itinerary was terrific. But, alas, the day before we arrived there were torrential rains and flooding that knocked our bridges and highways, so our journey to Bergen on the railroad was cancelled. Flights were already fully booked, but Maria offered the option of renting a car, or staying in Oslo for a longer... Read more

I planned this trip VERY last minute, and Maria was very responsive and helpful with a nice itinerary that took into account somewhat limited availability due to high-season. The final itinerary was terrific. But, alas, the day before we arrived there were torrential rains and flooding that knocked our bridges and highways, so our journey to Bergen on the railroad was cancelled. Flights were already fully booked, but Maria offered the option of renting a car, or staying in Oslo for a longer period. As a Californian, driving was not appealing, so we opted to stay in Oslo for a full week. What a great choice! We had an absolutely wonderful time, and while we hope to come back to see Bergen and points north, this really couldn't have been a more splendid trip. While in-country Fenne and Meree provided amazing on the ground support, responding almost instantly to our questions and helping us roll with the punches. Also, having missed the Bergen portion of our trip, Meree was able to refund us the costs associated with that component. Above and beyond!

Hotel Reviews
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen
Gardemoen

We had a very early flight, so we chose to spend the night here to make it a bit easier. Great choice! The hotel is lovely. A very good business hotel, with terrific service. The covered walk to the terminal took all of 2 minutes. That extra hour or so of sleep that morning was a life-saver.

Authenticity & Character
It's a quite standard international business hotel...nicely designed.
Location
Staff
Super friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The AC could have had a bit more oomph, but other than that the rooms were very well designed and comfortable.
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Oslo

The rooms are fine, but small. It seemed to be very busy, and not quite up to handling the volume. The line at check-in took about 30 minutes. Once we were assigned a room, we entered it and found it was already occupied. Yikes. After another wait at reception, we were assigned a second room, for which the key did not work. Next, the third room was also occupied, and the occupants were quite distressed about it. Finally, after talking to a manager who assured us that we would be upgraded, we got a room that was vacant (!!!), clean, but not an upgrade. Didn't really care, but why promise an upgrade and not come through? The location is quite central, and an easy 5 minute walk from Central Station. The bars and common areas are very nice, if a bit crowded. All of the personnel were friendly, helpful, and empathetic. The issues that we had were systems issues, not people issues. And besides, Oslo is such a charming and wonderful city, who really cares about such trivial matters?

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Local specialist: Maria Shephard
Maria
Maria Shephard
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Dear Robert!

It is amazing to see how travellers like you enjoy everything even when things doesn't come as planned. Thank you for being so open minded and for trusting on us for recommendations and re arming the trip for you!

It was a pleasure working for you and building this trip for you! Hope to Welcome you in Norway again.!

Best regards
Maria

Refreshing Time in Bali
Indonesia | Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2023

Kurt
Kurt T.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Planning our Bali trip with KimKim was super easy and Ana was super present with us as we had questions/changes. This was our first time in Bali so we relied on Ana's expertise in planning. The lodging was excellent. We were pampered for sure. Highlights were massages and an Indonesian cooking class. the VW tour we took was great. Wayan was a great guide and we had a great day. Highlights were a coffee tour and the rice terraces. All the drivers were prompt and knew where to go. At... Read more

Planning our Bali trip with KimKim was super easy and Ana was super present with us as we had questions/changes. This was our first time in Bali so we relied on Ana's expertise in planning. The lodging was excellent. We were pampered for sure. Highlights were massages and an Indonesian cooking class. the VW tour we took was great. Wayan was a great guide and we had a great day. Highlights were a coffee tour and the rice terraces. All the drivers were prompt and knew where to go. At times, we needed to advocate for what we wanted/didn't want to do, but they were flexible. I am not sure we would climb Mt Batur again (at 3am), though it was beautiful to watch the sunrise (bring 2 jackets!). Nusa Penida was also spectacular for snorkeling.

Hotel Reviews
Le Yanandra Resort Bali
Uluwatu, Bali

Nicely decorated and comfortable. Walking to the nearby beach was great.

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Staff
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Korurua Dijiwa Ubud
Ubud

First class experience. Wonderful accommodations and the food was amazing. We took the cooking class and that was a highlight of our whole trip. Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Hello dear Kurt,

Thank you so much for your review! It really helps me improve!

I wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again in Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore!

Best,
Ana

Fabulous and Organized trip
Iceland | Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2023

caroline
caroline G.
Livingston, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Overall our trip was amazing. The Katla Ice Cave was a highlight and Maria from Troll Expeditions was great. Also, kayaking at the Glacier Lagoon and our whale watching excursion with Laki tours in Olafsvik were both fantastic. Read more

Overall our trip was amazing. The Katla Ice Cave was a highlight and Maria from Troll Expeditions was great. Also, kayaking at the Glacier Lagoon and our whale watching excursion with Laki tours in Olafsvik were both fantastic.

Activity Reviews
Katla Ice Cave
Katla Ice Cave
Iceland

Really enjoyed the ice cave, such a unique experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour
Iceland

Was such a great experience to kayak around the icebergs in the glacier lagoon. Very serene and beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Whale Watching Olafsvik
Whale Watching Olafsvik
Iceland

I have wanted to go whale watching for years but am so glad I waited to do it in Iceland. Laki Tours was so well organized and we were fortunate to have perfect weather, calm water and amazing sightings!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable and personable
Transport
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 17, 2023

Thank you for the review, Caroline! I'm so happy you had an amazing trip!

Sorrento and the VueD Orr were the best, but...
Italy | Jul 21 - Aug 9, 2023

Philip
Philip C.
Asheville, NC | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Sorrento and the VueD Orr were the best, but all the hotels were really good and hospitable. The guide for the bike tour was excellent and the bike tour and catacombs were a real highlight of our trip Read more

Sorrento and the VueD Orr were the best, but all the hotels were really good and hospitable. The guide for the bike tour was excellent and the bike tour and catacombs were a real highlight of our trip

Hotel Reviews
HOTEL AL PONTE MOCENIGO

Good location in a quieter part of Venice. We loved taking the water taxi directly to the door of the hotel

Authenticity & Character
Lots of Character with the ancient building with uneven floors and exposed wooden beams
Location
Staff
Front desk helped me Open wine bottles and get ice, a big challenge in Italy
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean every day
B&B De Biffi
Florence

Great location close to the Duomo and Accademie.

Authenticity & Character
An old apartment building with no bells and whistles
Location
Close to the Duomo
Staff
Not much staff to see. Lady serving breakfast was cordial
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Piazza Farnese Luxury Suites
Roma

Our suite was on the first floor and had lots of room and 2 bathrooms which was nice for 5 people. I do wish there was no opening up to the second floor sleeping area because of noise issues . The outdoor porch area was nice

Authenticity & Character
Very old building with modern updates was nice
Location
Located on a quieter Piazza near rhe river
Staff
The lady serving breakfast
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Hotel Mirage
Cortina D'Ampezzo (BL)

Nice views and a good, quiet location near to hiking trails. Rooms were a bit noisy with thin walls. The bar and lounge was very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good for if you want to be away from the noise and business of the town centreo
Staff
Very hospitable front desk and bartender
Cleanliness & Comfort
Average cleanliness. Room was a little cramped for 5 people
La Vue D'Or
Sorrento

Great hospitality, location, shuttle service to Sorrento, pool, and balconies

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view. Need I say more
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Giulia Bonati
Giulia
Giulia Bonati
Local specialist in Padova, Italy | Replied on Aug 28, 2023

Dear Philip, it was a pleasure to contribute to the realization of your family trip to my country! Your beautiful and very welcome review is a boost for us to work better and better! It was also funny to read about the "big challenge" to get the ice for wine in Italy 😁 .
Thank you!!
Ciao, Giulia

Best Trip Ever!
Morocco | Aug 2 - Aug 4, 2023

Sherlyn
Sherlyn B.
Baldwin Park, CA | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Our trip was fabulous! I so appreciate all of the help and guidance given by Majid during the planning process. He was thoughtful and considerate of our requests and delivered exactly what we requested. Our diver, Hamid, was absolutely wonderful! He shared so much with us about Morocco's history and culture and knew so much about each region we traveled through. His enthusiasm for his country was contagious and he authentically shared so much wonderful information. He took us to a "bar b q"... Read more

Our trip was fabulous! I so appreciate all of the help and guidance given by Majid during the planning process. He was thoughtful and considerate of our requests and delivered exactly what we requested. Our diver, Hamid, was absolutely wonderful! He shared so much with us about Morocco's history and culture and knew so much about each region we traveled through. His enthusiasm for his country was contagious and he authentically shared so much wonderful information. He took us to a "bar b q" restaurant on the side of a road in a random small town that was incredible! Our 3-day journey from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga to Fez (I learned of this itinerary from another Kimkim review) was long with a lot of hours in the car, but it was worth it and the best way to see a lot of Morocco. Hamid made it all worthwhile and enjoyable. I hope to book more trips with Kimkin in the future! Many thanks for such a memorable experience.

Local specialist: Majid Mrabti
Majid
Majid Mrabti
Local specialist in Morocco & France | Replied on Aug 16, 2023
Dear Sherlyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your family experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that your Morocco family trip was one of the most amazing trips you have taken and that we were able to provide you with the professional service and attention to detail that made your trip the best ever . We're delighted that Hamid was the best part of your trip and that his kindness, fun, and extensive knowledge of the places you visited helped make your journey so... Read more

Dear Sherlyn,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your family experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that your Morocco family trip was one of the most amazing trips you have taken and that we were able to provide you with the professional service and attention to detail that made your trip the best ever .

We're delighted that Hamid was the best part of your trip and that his kindness, fun, and extensive knowledge of the places you visited helped make your journey so memorable. We appreciate your high recommendation of Hamid and will surely pass on your praise to him.

We hope to welcome you back to Morocco again and provide you with another fantastic trip.

Best regards,

Majid

Ashley was great!
Vietnam | Aug 3 - Aug 13, 2023

V
Viviana G.
Pembroke Pines, FL | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Ashley was extemely helpful and accommodating from the start. She planned a trip with all our preferences and desires. She planned a great trip leaving me with a great vietnamese experience. We got a taste of the local culture as well as fine dining and some rest and relaxation. Read more

Ashley was extemely helpful and accommodating from the start. She planned a trip with all our preferences and desires. She planned a great trip leaving me with a great vietnamese experience. We got a taste of the local culture as well as fine dining and some rest and relaxation.

Hotel Reviews
Semabu Hills Hotel Nusa Penida - Bali
Penida Island

The view is everything! The rooms we got were amazing. The sunset was beautiful! The pool area also had a great view. Staff was nice and helpful. The massage therapist did a great job.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sadara Boutique Resort

Everyone was welcoming. Food options in hotel were good. Spacious hotel room. The pool area had a great view and had a very relaxing vibe.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bebek Tepi Sawah Villas and Spa

The hotel location was great.It was far away and close enough. I loved that our room was so close to the pool. Everyone was nice and accommodating. Towels provided for water activities. Breakfast options were tasty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Snorkeling at Crystal Bay & Beach Relaxation
Snorkeling at Crystal Bay & Beach Relaxation
Nusa Penida

The sea life while snorkeling was beautiful!

Climbing Mt. Batur & Natural Hot Spring
Climbing Mt. Batur & Natural Hot Spring
Ubud, Bali

The activity was demanding but very worth the view and experience. They do have like 2 stops with drinks and snacks for purchase. Gets cold at the top but during the hike it can be warm.

ATV & Ubud Surrounding
ATV & Ubud Surrounding
Ubud, Bali

I really enjoyed this adventure. The staff tried to make it as safe and fun. You get a break for a drink or ice cream to purchase. Showers and towels offered at the end of ATVing.

Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

My dear Viviana,
I honestly can't convey how much I and Realistic Asia team appreciate your kind words. Your and Lilian's reviews have made literally my day.
I am so pleased to host you and your friends on the recent trip to Southeast Asia. I truly admire you, ladies, you have a great friendship!
Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again!
From Ashley with love <3

We had an amazing honeymoon and absolutely fe...
Costa Rica | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2023

Lily
Lily N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
We had an amazing honeymoon and absolutely fell in love with Costa Rica! The tour guides were so knowledgeable and passionate about their country. The hotels we stayed at were lovely and staff always went above and beyond to make sure we had a special experience. We plan to make Costa Rica a yearly trip and can’t wait to go back. Read more

We had an amazing honeymoon and absolutely fell in love with Costa Rica! The tour guides were so knowledgeable and passionate about their country. The hotels we stayed at were lovely and staff always went above and beyond to make sure we had a special experience. We plan to make Costa Rica a yearly trip and can’t wait to go back.

Hotel Reviews
Pachira Lodge
Tortuguero

The hotel is an eco lodge meaning there’s no air conditioning. The flora and animals that surround you make sweating it out more than worth it! We saw monkeys and sloth right outside our door. We loved doing the Turtle nesting experience and the hotel made the experience very easy to book.

Park Inn San José by Radisson
San José

Hotel was clean and the beds were very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We were able to walk to food.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Aug 15, 2023

Hello Lily,

Thanks for your review.
I am so happy to read your experience in the tropics was fantastic.

It is great to know you are planning to come back to Costa Rica, we would love to offer new experiences once again!

Pura Vida,
Olman

A lifetime of memories from our trip to Thailand
Thailand | Jul 23 - Aug 5, 2023

Claudia
Claudia N.
Shoreview, MN | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
We had an amazing trip to Thailand. Tina provided us an unforgetable itinerary of unique experiences in three different areas of Thailand. All very unique and different from each other. So happy we got to see all these difference facets of Thailand. Our local guides and drivers were polite and caring and very knowledgeable and deeply cared that we had a great experience.
Very happy with the Kim Kim experience!
Read more

We had an amazing trip to Thailand. Tina provided us an unforgetable itinerary of unique experiences in three different areas of Thailand. All very unique and different from each other. So happy we got to see all these difference facets of Thailand. Our local guides and drivers were polite and caring and very knowledgeable and deeply cared that we had a great experience.
Very happy with the Kim Kim experience!

Hotel Review
Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

Located in the heart of Chiang Mai with easy walking access to local shops and restaurants yet it provides an oasis of calm and serenity with green courtyards and pools. Great breakfast as well.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Authentic Thai Cooking Class in a Traditional House!
Authentic Thai Cooking Class in a Traditional House!
Bangkok

This was such a fun experience! It greatly surpassed my expectations. We made food from scratch that I didn't think could be made in the time frame of a cooking class. And the food was delicious. Really the best tasting food we had. Hint: go hungry because you will have a hard time eating all the food.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Chiang Mai

This was one of our favorite activities. While it is a tourist activity, it provided us a rare glimpse at the amount of work of feeding and taking care of these beautiful creatures in a way that felt very authentic. We started by driving on the back of a truck to a farm to cut down with machetes the plants to feed the elephants, carrying the food back, cutting it into pieces and feeding the elephants. We also made rice balls to feed them additional vitamins. We made natural sponge and soaps for the bath from the trunk of a tree. We hightly recommend this activity for a humane and authentic way to interact with elephants and help their caretakers.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Hi Claudia,
Thank you so much for such heartwarming feedback ♥
I'm really happy that you and Grace had a great time. Your feedback motivates me and gives me the strength to introduce more interesting experiences to future travelers.
Thank You!
Tina

Great Trip with good activities
Norway | Jul 31 - Aug 8, 2023

W
William S.
Charlottesville, VA | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Overall the trip was great, and good activity suggestions from our KimKim specialist. Going to, and staying in Odda was a highlight. The one thing I would change was the itinerary for Bergen: there were 2 cable car / funicular rides up the mountains above the town with activities suggested for the top. I believe it should have been 1 such activity, and let us choose during the trip design phase. One was a bike ride at the top (Floibanen), the other would have been hikes/ walks at the top... Read more

Overall the trip was great, and good activity suggestions from our KimKim specialist. Going to, and staying in Odda was a highlight. The one thing I would change was the itinerary for Bergen: there were 2 cable car / funicular rides up the mountains above the town with activities suggested for the top. I believe it should have been 1 such activity, and let us choose during the trip design phase. One was a bike ride at the top (Floibanen), the other would have been hikes/ walks at the top (Ulriken).

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen

Great location, very busy in the lobby but it was peak tourist season.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was a little small, but comfortable.
Trolltunga Hotel
Odda

Good hotel, great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Stavanger Park
Stavanger

Good location and good breakfast. Our room itself was nice but was on the 3rd floor which had a pedestrian walkway just outside so window curtains had to be closed most of the time. Also, room temperature was a little too warm.

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Location
Staff
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda
Kristiansand

Nice room and great breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ulriken Cable Car
Ulriken Cable Car
Bergen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mount Fløyen by Mountain Bike
Mount Fløyen by Mountain Bike
Bergen

Could have been good but it rained so we did not bike.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Glacier Kayaking Excursion
Glacier Kayaking Excursion
Norway

Good guide and experience. The 1 hour of self driving up the mountain to get to the kayaking was long and unexpected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Have the tour company provide transport. We had to drive up th mountain ourselves.
Lysefjord Cruise by Electric Boat
Lysefjord Cruise by Electric Boat
Stavanger

Great hike, fantastic views at the top. Very crowded. We went at around 2 pm and I think that was one of the best times to go from a crowd standpoint.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Eliise Nurk
Eliise
Eliise Nurk
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Sep 15, 2023

Hi William!
Thank you for your kind words and for this great feedback! We are so happy you had a great trip to Norway and enjoyed your time here.
It was a pleasure working with you!
Eliise

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