Kimkim Trip Reviews

Very convenient if taking an early flight. Nice hotel with large rooms, heated bathroom floors, and an excellent breakfast. Dinner at the hotel was more than adequate.

This is a new hotel and was beautiful. Again, the rooms were too hot but the windows could be opened. The bathroom was strange but functional. Ironically this was the nicest hotel that we stayed at but it was the only one without heated bathroom floors. The hotel is near many restaurants and attractions. The breakfast was amazing.

Nice hotel with wonderful breakfast. Good location with lots to do within walking distance. The rooms were very small. We had 2 rooms and the one that was for our 3 teenagers was definitely too small for 3 people. The rooms were toward but the windows were able to be opened. Heated bathroom floors!

We had a beautiful suite here. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great. The location was perfect with lots of attractions and restaurants within walking distance.

I would not recommend doing the Norway in a Nutshell trip on 12/27 and taking the train from Bergen to Oslo on 12/28. This is the one thing about the trip I'd change. We'd much rather have had a day to explore Bergen (12/27) and then on our last day (12/28), had our luggage transported to Oslo while we did the Norway in a Nutshell trip. We met some other people who had their luggage transported to Oslo while they did the day trip. I would NOT have wanted to drag my luggage all day in the Norway in a Nutshell trip. That would have ruined the day. Also, our nicest hotel was in Bergen and it would have been nice to actually eat breakfast there (it didn't open until 8 and we had to leave 1 morning at 8 and the other day at 7:45), or just enjoy time at the hotel.

Beautiful to see the fjords from the water. The train ride from Flom was also quite scenic. It's a long day without much activity.

Beautiful views

We went up to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset which was really neat. It was quite crowded to take the funicular back down the mountain. Unfortunately it was 12/26 and most of the shops were closed.

This was a great experience. My daughter found it on TikTok and I asked Kimkim about it. They have a small outdoor hot tub, 2 indoor saunas and and indoor spa as well. There were only 7 of us booked at the time we attended and that's all I would recommend. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to move throughout the activities at your own will. We also did a cold plunge from the edge of the boat into the arctic water- invigorating!

We didn't get to do this experience but w went snowshoeing with the huskies instead. It was so much fun! The guides were great and we had a lot of fun despite not having much snow. It was a little bit long- after the snowshoeing we went to a small hut for a piece of cake and a hot beverage. Being there for 15 min (instead of an hour) would have been plenty.

Amazing! We happened to be there for a strong night of Aurora. Eventhough we weren't given the right place to embark the ship. we made it to the ship in time for sailing. The Aurora was everything I hoped for. Amazing!!!

Our plane was late as was our taxi. We didn't have time to explore this day. We walked to dinner. Unfortunately all the stores were closed during our time in Tromso due to Christmas.

This one was ok. Nothing special about the food or the view. Seemed too long.

Christina was an excellent guide. We saw a lot of sights and learned some history. She inquired about our interests before we set off so she could speak to those on our tour. It was a fun morning.

Our plane was late and the taxi driver was also late which didn't give us much time. We walked to dinner which was nice- slippery!

Loved the location of this hotel. We were in the old town so the area was fascinating to walk around. All felt very authentic. We could walk to the river to catch the public transport boat and tons of restaurants around.

Such a unique location - on the river. The room was unbelievable - and the views from our porch, especially as the sun set with the lights twinkling was beautiful. Lovely restaurant too - good breaky and dinner.

Absolutely stunning hotel! Pool area was gorgeous and our room was beautiful! Great breakfast too.

The family that runs this hotel is beyond delightful! So kind and helpful, offering great service. I think it might be hard to stay here if you didn’t have transportation but we did. The pool was lovely and the room very comfortable. A lovely breakfast and beautiful grounds!

Great location, lovely rooms, very pleasant staff! Buffet breakfast was also great.

This was another really unique experience! And Nui made it even better by having us try all kinds of different foods in the market itself. The boat trip through the river and canals was so interesting - really allowed us to see another part of Thai culture.

What a place! If you get a chance to stay here - do it! A beautiful, serene, and truly unique spot! And the boat ride getting to and from was a blast!

Hellfire Pass was really beautiful countryside but also a really moving piece of history. Walking down along the actual railed and seeing the cliffs of rock that prisoners had been forced to dig through… Plus many prisoners’ families have left motes and pictures so there was a really personal touch.

I didn’t know very much about Kanchanaburi, the Death Railway or its history, but I am so incredibly glad that this got included. This was a suggestion by George, our Kim Kim Thailand expert. It was a fascinating dive into a part of WW2 history and was also incredibly moving. The cemetery and the museum were very well organized and explained a lot about the events. And then to board the train and actually travel a section of the railway - was incredible! And this is not a tourist train - this is a real train with wooden seats and so much character that travels part of the same route as the Death Railway. At one point, because of a bend, you can actually see one of the trestle railway bridges that had been originally built by the prisoners.

This was our first day of seeing ruins of some of the Ancient capitals of Siam/Thailand. Again our guide Naa, was super knowledgeable. I am a history lover and was either listening intently to her talk or peppering her with questions the whole time. So interesting! From the clay ovens at the beginning to the ruins themselves. And riding bicycles around was brilliant! Allowed us to go at our own pace and stop wherever we wanted.

Wat Phra That was probably our favourite temple. A beautiful hike up and then there it was - nestled among the trees by a river. Nothing ostentatious- but surrounded by nature. Beautiful in its simplicity! Doi Suthep Temple is grand! It was our first big temple and so ornate! Beautiful view of Chiang Mai and many little tidbits of history and culture.

Another amazing meal with the incredible backdrop of the river and its monuments all lit up. This was by far our most expensive meal but the food was delicious and honestly, the views made it really special. It was a wonderful night!

This was an absolute highlight! 17 food stalls in 3.5 hours! Against the fascinating backdrop of Bangkok’s Chinatown. The food was delicious and the atmosphere electric! Highly recommend!

Another awesome hike! Our guide, Nui, suggested we hike all the way up and then, on the way down, stop and swim at the various waterfalls and it was definitely the way to do it. The various falls are all really pretty and being able to jump in and swim, with fish nibbling your toes, was quite delightful! And we saw monkeys!!!

The highlight of this evening was definitely the temple visits. Our guide, Tuk, was really knowledgeable about the history of the temples and also the cultural and religious aspects of Buddhism. She was so interesting! And also answered our many questions! We then had a meal together at the market and it was like chatting with a friend!

Great place to hike, with some stunning views once we got to the top. You do the actual hike with a guide from the national park, which we were grateful for!

Probably the best meal we have ever had! And the chef was incredibly personable and interesting, spending time with every table!

We really enjoyed the hike through the rice fields and into the areas with the village tribes. It was beautiful and really interesting.

This was a beautiful hike up to Wat Pha Lat and also one of our favourite temples. It was just so beautiful and in such a serene, nature-filled spot. We drove the rest of the way up Doi Suthep but were really glad we had hiked the first part.

Such a great day!!! The staff was incredible - funny, entertaining and taught us a lot about Thai food! And it was all delicious!

We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is lovely and the employees are welcoming. The rooms are spacious and the hotel is well located.

This Pousada was great. It felt very authentic and quaint. The room was lovely and had a great view. There was a coffee break we enjoyed each day with tasty treats and the breakfast was also well supplied with homemade local food.

Windsor Plaza was fine. We stayed a few nights in a room facing the main street, and a few nights facing the side street. The main street room was pretty loud and we preferred the side street room. Dining options were nice and location was convenient. We had dinner there one night and room service another and both were decent. Main complaint was the construction. We had at least 10 power outages from the work. They had to shut down 2/3 elevators for most of our stay which meant taking the stairs several times.

No wifi or choppy wifi, super tiny bathrooms. Fantastic location.

Decent stay, not too much character but clean and simple.

Perfect if you want to feel pampered without feeling sterile or luxury devoid of character. And like you're joining a warm community that still gives you privacy. The cost is well worth it, especially given the cost of the other all-inclusive stays in Patagonia.

LOVED our guide Eddie! He was incredibly knowledgeable about history, culture, food, and everything in between. The neighborhoods we walked through were great. The food stops along the way were solid, some better than others and we only tried 3 things.

Great way to see a bit of Chilean wineries, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar all in one day without our own car! It is a lot of time in the car, but well planned.

Make time for this visit if you pass through Puerto Natales! The horseback ride is a must - it's an incredible array of scenery and the horses are delightful. Fun boatride through fjords. The lamb lunch, sheepherding and shearing demonstrations were all spectacular.

Please see my review in the hotel section.

I loved the hotel except a very weird small like mold in my bathroom. The staff , food , the view from the room , of the city, mountains and Bay was special.

The visit to the Guggenheim with a private guide was fantastic. The museum itself is beautiful, and having a knowledgeable guide made the experience even more enriching.

The Basque Cooking Experience was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The class took place in a gastronomy kitchen, and it was a wonderful experience with just us and the chef. We cooked famous Gilda pintxos, an amazing tuna dish with jarred red peppers, a giant pan-seared steak, and this incredible brioche bread dessert. The chef was knowledgeable and engaging, and it was fascinating to learn and cook these authentic dishes. Also, the description provided earlier was inaccurate as it mentioned a bean stew, which never happened. Nonetheless, the cooking class exceeded all expectations.

The Pintxos & Wine Walk in San Sebastián was excellent. Our guide was friendly, and it was delightful to visit a variety of places sampling delicious pintxos and local wines. The group atmosphere added to the enjoyment of the experience.

We were supposed to do a Private Coastal Walk Along St. James Way, but due to poor weather and a lack of clarity in the description (which referred to it as a casual walk rather than a rugged hike), we decided instead to visit local villages with our guide. It wasn't what we initially planned, but the adapted plan was enjoyable, and our guide was very accommodating. It's also important to mention that the description is misleading when it says we will stop for a delicious lunch, as no lunch is included on this tour. Our guide made adjustments, and we ended up having a wonderful day.

Nice rooms and welcoming staff, particularly the younger man on the night staff - he was friendly and helpful.

Michelle and her team were great. The Kasbah was lovely. I wish we were able to go when there was warmer weather so that we could enjoy the courtyard more.

Gorgeous setting and we stayed warm despite the cold.

This Riad was lovely and the Riad staff was amazing. Great breakfast options as well. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Due to road closures in the middle Atlas mountains, we had to take an alternative route to get to Merzouga which added four hours to our already long drive, so we were late to arrive and had to take a truck into the camp. Our driver Mo was amazing during the bad weather and the additional delays. The staff at the desert camp arranged for us to have the camel ride experience in the morning as we went to see the sunrise and helped us set up a quad bike/atv experience in the dunes, which was a lot of fun. The desert camp itself is beautiful and I would highly recommend.

The drive was pretty and we enjoyed the Gorge but we did not enjoy the walking tour beforehand. The tour guide was really nice but there wasn't much to see and it really felt like we walked through a crumbling town to get to a place to sell us rugs. But also wanted another opportunity to talk about how great our driver Mo was.

Our guide was excellent. We felt a little pressured at the mosaic cooperative, although their process was interesting and the products were cool and they said you didn't have to buy anything, we felt somewhat like we needed to and that we weren't prepared to have a good idea what any of the items should cost.

Hicham was a great guide who shared a lot of interesting information about the history of Morocco and Marrakech.

Nawal was a wonderful host and teacher. It was delightful to be invited into her home and all of the food items were delicious.

This is a newer hotel that is very nice. We appreciated some of their sustainability efforts. The staff were efficient and kind. The bar/restaurant in the hotel was enjoyable; it had seasonal cocktails in the evenings and a delicious breakfast in the morning. The location of this hotel was nice because it was so close to the train station, but it was a little far of a walk to get to the markets and activities in the city center. It might have been nice to be a little closer to the city center.

This hotel was nice, and the staff were very kind. It was a good location close to the train station and within easy walking distance to the market. The breakfast was wonderful! The only problem we had was that the hotel was VERY warm inside, and the only option we had to adjust the temperature was to open a window. This made it a challenge to keep the room at a steady and comfortable temperature and there was a lot of activity and street noise at night, which kept us awake sometimes.

Very nice hotel in a quieter location, but close to the subway and fairly easy walking distance to the markets. The staff were kind and helpful. There is a nice little coffee shop and bakery less than a block away.

We didn't really have an emergency, but we had to call for assistance once when we first arrived in Munich. Our flight arrived an hour early, so we waited for our ride, but even after our scheduled arrival time, we didn't see anyone or hear from anyone. So after waiting 90 minutes, I called for help, and she was able to get in touch with the driver and find out he was on his way, just running a bit behind. She was very helpful and got an answer quickly.

We frequently participate in cooking classes when we travel, and this was one of the best we have ever participated in. The instructor was fun and clear, and the recipes were easy and delicious. We also appreciated how the class was set up and provided a group lunch at the end; this created opportunities to socialize with the other participants and make new friends! After class, I emailed the school, and they sent me copies of the recipes so I could easily remake them at home!

This was one of our favorite Christmas Markets of the entire trip! An amazing violinist was playing when we first arrived, and the music could be heard throughout the market. It really added to the holiday atmosphere and felt so festive!

We loved meeting our guide, Andrea. In addition to taking us to some great places and sharing delicious local food with us, she shared interesting information about the city and pointed out places we could return to on our own during our stay in Munich.

Very comfortable beds and a various spacious room. The biggest one we had. Also, in a great location to walk to the Christmas market and the seaside and the shops and restaurants.

This hotel was beautiful, and the beds were far more comfortable. They offered breakfast dinner and Fika, which was amazing. Their room was very quiet and we were able to control the temperature which was great. The windows opened so this helped us cool it down when needed after running the heater. The staff was very accommodating and the shared dining areas were beautiful.

Unfortunately, this hotel was not good. The beds were super uncomfortable, the room was very hot with no way to regulate the temperature except a small fan that was left in the closet. It was very loud and the staff was not able to do anything except all for us a very hard board to put under the mattress which did not help. We did not stay at this hotel.

This hotel was charming and located right next to the Christmas markets which we loved. Great location to walk around the city as well. We were able to walk to the resistance museum and too many restaurants and other attractions. The beds were comfortable, and the staff was very accommodating and

Our driver was on time and we got to the airport with no

I tend to get C6 so I was afraid to sit inside so my friend and I sat on the upper deck for about 20 minutes until we started to freeze. Fortunately it is very very smooth and I did not get seasick at all. It is about a two hour ride each way, but it is beautiful and I highly recommend it.

This Christmas market is huge! Over 90 stalls. It gets very crowded though so I would definitely try to either go right when it opens or when it’s closer to closing time.

We absolutely love Bergen. It’s a very cute city. It’s further south so the sun stays out longer in the winter. Lots of good restaurants and shops and the people are super friend

This was canceled due to hazardous conditions, and we did the cable car thing

This was another great experience. It was very cold, but walking around with the reindeer helped to warm us up. They were fun to hang out with, they have interesting personalities. Definitely not as friendly as the sled dogs they only care about food.😆

We decided to add this on ourselves when our cruise was canceled. We did not get to see the lights, but we enjoy the ride up to the top and the café was nice to have a coffee

I loved this so much. I am a huge dog lover so getting to pet all the dogs was amazing. Unfortunately, we did not get to see the northern lights, but the experience was awesome. That guides are very knowledgeable and very friendly and made it a great experience. We also enjoyed the meal and the roasted marshmallows. You get to spend a lot of time with the dogs, which is really nice.

I don’t remember visiting this cathedral, Raul unless it’s the one I already reviewed.

This was a smaller Christmas market than in Oslo, but it was still worth seeing. Tromso is a charming city

We loved walking around Tromso and we walked over the bridge to the cathedral, which was a great walk and a beautiful spot to visit

We loved this Christmas market right across from our hotel. It was a great activity to kick off our trip.

We ended up skipping this spot

We loved this food court and enjoyed a very nice meal and shopping here. This saw that we went to only had one person working, but she was super sweet and efficient and made a nice experience for us. Highly recommend visiting here to get some authentic food and a nice shopping

We went to the resistance museum, which was amazing and saw some really cool architecture and interesting parts of the city without having to walk that far from our hotel

Well maintained hotel, close to the airport. Good choices of restaurants. Very clean as well.

Clean and nice. Close to other restaurants, easy to walk around the town area.

Well kept, clean, the staff were friendly and helpful. Good food as well.

Good place to stay, close to the airport for convenience.

A very expensive stay, but so worth the price! Keiseki meals, private in room baths and onsens, and kind/attentive staff makes this place super special.

Loved the ambiance of this hotel. Very calming and elegant. Location was a little far from Kyoto’s station, but not awful (10-15 min walk). The room was a little smaller than our other rooms, but was still very nice.

Beautiful hotel, large room, great location

Leo (Ryosuke — I think his name was), was previously a teacher, I believe, because his knowledge on history of landmarks in Kyoto was impeccable. We had a great time with him leading the way and saw beautiful places and learned a lot! He also took great pics!

One of our favorite tours! The food was SO GOOD and I am convinced there is no way we would have found this place without our amazing guide! Thank you so much for the experience and all the great knowledge of Osaka and its food culture.

Yuki was so knowledgeable about the area and fun to spend the afternoon with. He and his colleague showed us all around akihabara, which otherwise would have been very overwhelming. He even was able to connect us to a great restaurant and make a reservation for us in Kobe later on our trip!

Kiyo was so fun and lovely to hang out with! Really enjoyed all her knowledge and her amazing food recommendation in town.

Needs an update and a thorough cleaning.

This hotel stood out with its hiking grounds on site and its PHENOMENAL dining experience- breakfast and dinner. I am not a vegetarian or vegan and their menu was so inclusive and inspiring, I chose a vegetarian option one of the nights- probably my most memorable vacation meal.

Beautiful up to date inspiring room, quaint, secluded, with rainforest experience- lots of birds, sloth and monkey spotting. LOVELY breakfast dining, nice dinner experience- service staff had warm and kind hospitality. Awesome night time guided walk, attentive staff. Walking distance to Fortuna Waterfall. Overall, BEST lodging experience.

Everyone was very friendly and the views were beautiful. Also, a very informative nature walk with Alex. Would visit again.

Ok- next to the white water rafting… this experience might take the “gold star.” We were SO FORTUNATE to have Christopher as our guide once again, so he knew our family. He had a lovely crew. Josué and Yosuel (sp?). We had the most BEAUTIFUL experience and hands-down the best Christmas day of my life. Dolphins, whales, sea turtles, fish, invertebrates, coral reef. Snorkeling was top-notch and we tried out different locations.

Really beautiful tropical experience. So many tourists. 😂

Christopher was a great guide. Great to be exposed to the land/botanical landscape of the “dry side” of the rainforest. Fun to get out, exercise, break a sweat and to be taught local knowledge.

Maybe our best/most fond Costa Rica adventure… on par with the Arenal hike.

Herson was just the BEST guide. We saw so much and were provided so much knowledge and wisdom of the land. Beautiful views. Great exercise. Ecotermales was nice. Super touristy- as was everything in Fortuna. Glad we went in the evening. Meal was delicious. Staff seemed somewhat annoyed/exhausted of tourists. 😂

Go early. Huge amounts of tourists. Staff seemed annoyed.

Rooms where clean, the temperature in the rooms was not able to be controlled and the window open a slight bite to let air in thankfully, the staff was professional.

Great central location wthe comfortable very clean beautiful rooms and friendly staff!

Cami was an excellent guide, incredibly knowledgeable!!

Sebastian was an excellent guide for this adventure!

The best way to experience Torres del Paine!!! Amazing staff, food , accommodations. Everyone here is very passionate about where they work and serve- amazing!

Would not having any food on this tour

Nice hotel, very attentive staff.

Sintra is beautiful, drive to coast was interesting. Luis was a great tour guide- experienced, loves Portugal and the language, a natural teacher. He adjusted our plans to skip shopping for sights.

Excellent tour guide- went out of his way to pick us up at hotel given we had a senior traveler, brought blankets for the cold, gave a tour of the tram 28 line but also took small detours to show us the neighborhoods, informative discussion sharing history and answering questions.

This hotel is amazing in every way! The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and enjoying your stay. They were so kind to our kids, and our kids both still talk about how lovely the people and staff were at the hotel. We all absolutely loved it! The views are incredible, food is great, location is very close to the airport and town, and again, the staff is excellent in every way! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Bhutan.

We booked the two bedroom because we had our two children with us and the first night of arrival was horrible. There was a wedding going on at the hotel next door that was blaring loud music until 11 pm. It kept us and our children awake after a very long travel day and the hotel offered nothing in compensation for it. They said sorry, can't do anything about it, and left it at that. The room had a king bed in one room and two beds in the second room that sleeps 4 people. However, they charge an excessive fee for the 4th person, which is ridiculous. Overall, service was lacking, the room was a bit musty, and the hotel doesn't seem to care if you're happy or not. I would not recommend the hotel.

It was the most incredible hotel we've ever stayed at! The service and attention to detail was unlike anything we've ever seen! The views of the Taj from the lobby and our room were magical! We loved everything about this hotel and would highly recommend!