Kimkim Trip Reviews

A beautiful trip well balanced between planned activities and free exploring. Reykjavic food tour and sites along the drive to Vik including many memorable waterfalls were a highlight. The hiking with Fjallabak trekking was amazing with a great opportunity to check out the backcountry huts in the highlands. Great time of year to visit with all the wildflowers in bloom. Fire and Frost Hotel was a great base for the Golden Circle as it is in a nice small town with hotsprings, but not too far from Reykjavic.

Liz and Lisbeth went all out to plan an amazing trip for our family - Mom, Dad and two teenage sons. The planning was very last minute, and we changed our plans significantly the Friday before our Sunday flight to Peru. Liz took it all in strides, and seemed to know exactly what right for our family - a wonderful mix of experiencing the unique food and drink of the region (food tour in Arequipa), the local family culture (staying with a family in Colca Canyon), the wonders of nature (Condors in Colca Canyon), the wonders of Quecha culture (the ruins in Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu) , and activities to keep the boys engaged (bike trip, white water rafting, zip lining, hiking parts of the Inka trail). All the guides were wonderful, all the transfers on time - this brought our family together like nothing else after 3 years of no travel due to COVID. Thank you, Liz and Lisbeth!

Angel did a great job in helping to plan a 2-week itinerary for my mother and I to Japan. Extremely thorough in making sure every day's details were taken care of (transportation, meeting times, hotels), and very responsive to any change requests. The itinerary was tailored well to the interests we provided, and she took extra care to stay within our desired budget. I would highly recommend Angel to anyone looking to plan a trip to Japan!

Don't worry! PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a lawyer and writer from the U.S. who has five kids. I had never used KimKim before and was super scared that Chris wasn't real, even after doing my homework. But thank goodness I decided to go for it. We had the MOST AMAZING experience. All we had to do was chat with Chris on the phone and explain our overarching goals and preferences, namely history and activity, no wineries, no sitting around. He took it from there and our trip was seamless. Every hotel was clean, cool, modern, and in the perfect location to walk to the things we wanted to see. (Chris picked ones that could easily accommodate our large family with every kid getting their own bed.) Every transfer showed up on time and offered relentlessly polite and helpful service. Our guides were knowledgeable, kind, quick-witted, and funny in a second language - which is super difficult! The agency was completely responsive, both before the trip and during it, texting me back within minutes. And they offered us "suggestions" for times when we didn't have an activity planned that were totally aligned with our travel style and desires: any restaurant they suggested was fantastic, any attraction worth experiencing. We won't hesitate to use Chris's group in the future. To have seven people co-exist for nine days with no drama in 100 degree heat because everything was just THAT well planned ... worth every penny.

Activity Review

Private Hike to the Mountain of Zeus

Naxos

George was incredible. Super knowledgeable, great with the kids, and FUNNY. We can't recommend him highly enough.

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The planning experience with Serendipity Adventures through KimKim was excellent and everything went very smoothly. We only had one issue before the travel regarding an accommodations booking mistake, but they worked hard to find a solution and I was satisfied by their resolution. The in-country support was also good - we had communications many days to answer questions and make adjustments, and Charlotte was responsive even throughout the weekend. Our tourguides through Exploradores (Andrés and Alex) and Maquique Adventures (William and Kenneth) made the experiences so special and personal, and I especially enjoyed talking with our Serendipity transport driver Alex as he drove us across the country. Would absolutely use these companies again and recommend!

We found the whole kimkim experience very good - very easy to find expert help on our chosen location and Cami provided expert advice and prompt assistance with all our queries while helping us to organise the perfect itinerary.

On our first day, the snorkelling trip to Anilao, our drivers, John and Ana were the best - so organised for all eventualities, kind and helpful. From an anticipated two hour round trip, they gamely took on an overnight 10-hour drive after we changed our mind about taking an overnight bus. We felt safe and looked after throughout, even after experiencing some unexpected road diversions which prolonged our drive considerably. They were incredible throughout, so calm and very kind, returning my daughter's sunglasses to the hotel several days after the drive when they found she had left them in the car. Thank you so much John and Ana!

The Anilao trip was a great introduction to diving off a boat into the sea. We had an expert guide in Alan who helped me -with my nervousness of the open sea - to try snorkelling - which introduced a whole sea world to me.

Jodie, our expert guide on the Banaue leg was wonderfully knowledgeable about the area, the rice terraces and the local community, of which he is a member. He helped us up and down some tricky (for us oldies) paths through the rice terraces and got us back in one piece. He took us to some amazing sites. After a hiccup with the airline (last minute cancelled flight), he made sure we were driven back to Manila in good time to make the rearranged flight. Jodie was all-round amazing!

The next leg, at El Nido was wonderful for different reasons. we had a lovely hotel, great staff, very kind and helpful again when we experienced another cancelled flight. Joel (and the team) at the Funny Lion was particularly helpful, making sure we had a laptop to help us find alternative flights at short notice (less than 14 hours from the original scheduled flight).

The trips themselves at El Nido were brilliant, we went island hopping on local boats with a great team led by Capt Mike and his expert photographer, Dodoy! We loved every aspect - the swimming, cave exploring, swimming in the (not so) secret lagoon and kayaking. Each day, we experienced the most delicious lunch on board the ship. Really wonderful experience. Thanks so much to Capt Mike and his team, and great fishing skills!

Bohol was great too - very different with excursions to see the Tarsiers and the Chocolate Hills and the lunch on board the Boat raft. Our guide, Gigi, was very knowledgeable and had brought a raft of interesting local items to illustrate and explain the island. The trip to see the dolphins the following day was wonderful - never to be forgotten sight of the dolphins and turtles and followed by another lavish lunch on board.

The Amorita resort was very relaxing - just what we wanted at the end of the trip with a wonderful spa which my daughter and I made the most of - perfect.

All in all, a trip of a lifetime - plus we managed to set aside the final day for a quick tour of Manila and Intramuros and the largest mall in Asia - MOA - one very happy daughter!

Thanks so mcuh Cami, we will be recommending kimkim and you to everyone!

Kind regards

Kiran Khosla and family

Hotel Reviews

Amorita Resort

Great hotel and resort with all the amenities and facilities needed for a relaxing stay - great restaurant, bar and spa and pools as well as access to beach.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Next to the beach - direct access to beautiful beach from hotel. Stunning views of the sun setting over the beach!

Staff

everyone made great effort to make our stay wonderful. Loved the housekeeping staff and enjoyed the towel modelling (swans, elephants) each day.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean hotel, great bar and excellent service in all the public areas.

The Funny Lion El Nido

El Nido

Hotel was wonderful - great facilities, staff, pool and restaurant. wonderful cocktails!

Authenticity & Character

lovely clean modern design with local materials.

Location

Close to the main street in El Nido but slightly apart from it which made the hotel peaceful and quiet after a hard day's sailing and touring. Still close to the beach.

Staff

Joel and all the hotel team were kind, welcoming and helpful throughout, nothing was too much trouble.

Cleanliness & Comfort

all was perfect!

Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel

Banaue

A lot of history to the hotel, Functional and clean.

Authenticity & Character

It's a former youth hostel from the 50s/60's - and still has that vibe in its decor and service

Location

Amazing location looking over the rice terraces and valley. great views

Staff

Very kind and helpful, allowed us to go to our room to rest after a long drive and before the day's tour started.

Cleanliness & Comfort

all was clean and comfortable!. Hotel could benefit from some air conditioning and modernised plumbing but that was also part of its charm!

Belmont Hotel Manila

Pasay City

Hotel was conveniently located close to the airport. Staff were very helpful with our left luggage.

Authenticity & Character

Not much as it is designed to be a functional hotel close to the airport.

Location

close to airport.

Staff

very helpful

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Activity Reviews

Bohol Island Day Tour

Philippines

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Dolphin Spotting and Snorkeling in Balicasag Island

Philippines

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A

El Nido

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Island Hopping in El Nido - Tour B

El Nido

See earlier review for details (in introduction)

Quality of Experience

see earlier section

Food

see earlier review of meals on boat - amazing.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

see introduction for full review

Transport

see earlier section for full review

Banaue, Hapao and Bangaan Rice Terraces

Banaue

See earlier review. One suggestion - a part of this trip through he rice terraces involved walking a narrow path which was quite high and which for someone who is scared of heights, could be challenging. I would suggest that this is flagged to prospective visitors.

Quality of Experience

See earlier review in intro for Jodie's expertise and helpfulness.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

See earlier review

Transport

Very quick, fast and safe driving

Anilao Snorkeling Day Tour

Manila

See review in introduction.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

See earlier review in introduction

Transport

The car was very comfortable with lots of space to stretch on long overnight journey and the drivers were the best - John and Ana - see earlier review for details.

I booked an 11 day trip to Norway with KimKim with my 18 year old daughter for her graduation gift. I didn’t want to do a group tour, yet I needed help with planning, and the KimKim approach was perfect. We went back and forth a couple of times to land on the right itinerary. I felt that my local contacts, Maria and Femme really listened to what I wanted to do and adjusted accordingly. Ultimately, Maria and Femme planned a great itinerary that balanced the activities we wanted to do with travel time and also some downtime. Some days, we had scheduled activities, and other days, we had a list of recommendations to do at our leisure. Our trip consisted of 5 different hotel stays and an overnight hike/camp outing. Our activities included hiking, kayaking, biking, a sauna boat (awesome!) and a local cider tasting. They also recommended local restaurants. As to be expected for such a long trip, not everything went according to plan. However, Maria was always reachable and immediately addressed my questions. The best example of this was a rock slide that closed a tunnel and the only route to one of our overnight accommodations. Maria quickly found an alternative accommodation and dealt with the original hotel separately. It was seamless for my daughter and I. I highly recommend KimKim and will book with them again in the future!

We had a fantastic trip to Spain stopping in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Marbella. Dalia did a great job securing hotels, a few private tours and rail tickets - all of which were top notch. She was also immensely helpful when I had questions or requests along the way. I would highly recommend Dalia and team and would work with them again.

We had a very smooth trip to Colombia thanks to Margarita and the local guides we worked with in Cartagena and Medellin. Would definitely recommend this service and use it again!

In general, the trip was very pleasant and navigating to each location was fairly easy. I do think the day to day activities in Bordeaux could have been better, and I don't think I'd go to Sarlat again without a car. The hotel in Sarlat was pretty basic...I wish we would have stayed somewhere nicer and in town (but we were trying to budget). Bordeaux hotel experience was exceptional.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel CitizenM CDG Airport

Roissy

Blah - fine hotel if you have to spend the night before a flight...but the FOOD IS TERRIBLE. Honestly, if you have to spend the night before a flight, go to the Hilton.

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Easy to access terminals.

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Hotel Bon Encontre

Sarlat

Clean rooms/common area and very kind staff. But a bit too out the way from the town (12 minute downhill/uphill walk on dirt paths full of bugs) and the A/C isn't strong at all. We got so many bug bites!

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La Maison Fernand B&B

Bordeaux

Wonderful hotel! Ahmed is the owner and he keeps his place clean, comfortable, and chic, with the most welcome personal touches. His communication is excellent and strives to be helpful in any way possible – from making restaurant reservations and booking taxis on our behalf. The hotel is also in a superb location. When we visit Bordeaux again, we'll choose this hotel 100%.

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Activity Reviews

1/2 Day Cookery Course including lunch & wines in Dordogne

Sarlat

Incredibly fun! Good group, engaging instructor, yummy food. Would absolutely recommend.

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Private tour The Vezere Valley

France

Sandra and her husband, Francis, were wonderful. So knowledgeable, very kind, and engaging. We saw a lot and learned a lot.

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Beach and Wine full day tour from Bordeaux

France

Our guide, Khloe, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and actually cared to engage with the group. I do think the Sand Dune experience itself was very nice and unique, but it's a bit out of the way and could have been broken out as it's own experience vs. combined with the afternoon of wine tours. This would have given my husband and I time to explore Bordeaux city more.

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E-bike wine tour of Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux

France

Our guide, Isabelle, was terrible. She spent no effort educating us on the wine/experience. She biked meters ahead of everyone, no effort to interact with the others. We also only spent 45 minutes in Saint-Emillion...I would have preferred to spend a whole day there, with a lunch at a restaurant. And then at the end of the trip the guide had the audacity to mention giving a good tip (FOR NOTHING!). I was infuriated. Oh, and the lunch we were given at a tiny chateaux was sandwich meat with a small salad and bread. Not what I was expecting given the location where we were...should have been more chic and we should have been able to have more wine to drink! We were only given scant pours for 'tasting'. I've been to better experiences in Burgundy.

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We enjoyed our trip to Spain. I am not sure I would use a travel agency for planning again though. I should’ve been more proactive with planning/input. We were a group of 14 including seven kids ages 4 to 18. With Spain being so hot in the summer it really would’ve been helpful to have a pool at each of our accommodations. The trip plan involved far too much driving. We had at least an hour drive there/back to each daily activity. More restaurant information with specific recommendations and even advanced reservations would’ve been very helpful. A favorite activity was e-bike mountain biking. Loved Segovia, San Sebastián, and Madrid.

Tiernan did a great service to Susan and I during our visit to Portugal on our 30th wedding anniversary .

The hotels and the activities provided were excellent. Maybe because of our age but I thought the trip had too many activities planned without enough time between. There was no way we could have made the trip from Vigo to the boat trip on the River Sal.
I thought San Sebastián was a Zoo and very hard to drive. I would skip that City and use the time for a more leisurely drive through the rest of the trip.
Everyone is different but apart from the above comments everything else was great. No complaints about Bea, the hotels or the places visited. We will use Kimkim again!!

Hotel Reviews

One Shot Tabakalera House

San Sebastian

Great hotel and the lunch at the Basque Culinary School next door was our best meal in Spain.

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Petit Palace Arana

Bilbao

Adequate but below the standards of all the hotels. Unclear instructions about arrival at the hotel. The car park is conveniently located but in practical terms you need to park the car before checking in. There is absolutely no space to park in front of the hotel.

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Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa

Cofiño, Parres

Great place. Amazing views, tranquility and excellent service and food.

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Princesa Munia Hotel & Spa

Oviedo, Asturias

Compared with some of the other hotels it couldn’t quite compete. Not a bad hotel but we were not interested in any of the Spa services and maybe a less pretentious hotel in Oviedo would’ve been better.

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Parador de Monforte de Lemos

Monforte de Lemos

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NH Collection Vigo

Vigo

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A nice hotel but obviously part of the tourist bus tours

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I can’t remember his name but one of the guest services person was very good.

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San Francisco Hotel Monumento

Santiago de Compostela

An excellent historical hotel.

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Very close to the Cathedral of Santiago.

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7 Islas Hotel

Madrid

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It was just a nice hotel

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Activity Reviews

San Sebastian Pintxo Experience

San Sebastián

We tasted Pintxo that we never tasted before or after this tour. The guide chose excellent places to sample the Pintxos.

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Guided Visit of San Sebastian

San Sebastián

Excellent tour

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Day Excursion to Covadonga Lakes

Spain

The guide was excellent. Even though the most was so dense that it was hard to see the lakes, it was still a good tour with an excellent guide.

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Gastronomic Experience in Oviedo

Oviedo

A very good tour with some unique features of the tour, such as the cider tasting.

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Boat Tour of Ribeira Sacra

Spain

I was not feeling well that day and so we canceled the boat trip on the River Sil. However when the time was changed to be an hour earlier than originally scheduled it would have been almost impossible to get there on time. Unless you set off from the hotel at 8 am and that would have been typical because of coach tours checking out at that time and you would still need someone to get the car (front desk in our case). Completely impractical for a relaxing holiday.

Privately Guided Visit of Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

The guide was excellent

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Tapas Culinary Experience

Madrid

Never happened because our flight to Madrid was delayed.

Everything planned through KimKim and our local specialist Angela went exactly as planned. Having all of the transfers arranged greatly relieved our stress . We were able to enjoy the trip rather than spend any time worrying about the next step. We enjoyed all of our hotels and local tour guides. No regrets!

Hotel Reviews

Filotera Suites

Santorini

Excellent service from staff at the hotel. Great views from hotel pool and dining area.

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Nastasia Village Boutique Hotel

Naxos Chora

Nice Balcony with our room. 10 minute walk to downtown with shops/restaurants and 10 min to the closest beach.

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Niche Hotel Athens

Athens

Within walking distance to all of the tourist hot spots of Athens including La Plaka, National Gardens and Acropolis. Excellent accommodation and service. Breakfast is great and rooftop bar has amazing views.

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Bartop was very busy but worth the wait.

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Activity Reviews

Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)

Greece

Excellent table with sunset views was reserved as expected. Large food portions - share a plate!

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Local tastings 2024

Greece

Our somellier/cook was excellent. Great knowledge and cooking skills with clear expertise in her profession.

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Naxos Culinary Tour

Greece

We were under the impression olive oil production was a part of the tour, and it was not. This trip consisted of two stops. The majority of time spent at local farmer's home. We fed animals and cooked a meal with his wife. They were excellent hosts and gracious.

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The Medieval Castle Sightseeing Tour

Naxos

Our favorite tour of the trip. The local guide was well versed in the history of the town and had an excellent pace.

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Full Day Boat Tour Unique Sailing Experience to Agistri Moni Aegina with round transfers

Greece

Crowded tour with no space to sit on our way home other than on the deck. Some staff on board were excellent, but others were clearly unhappy with their job. Food on board was great. Money needed to pay for additional excursions on the islands once you get to them.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Our guide Michael did an excellent job relaying history with a little humor.

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Overall had a wonderful time. Valentine was very helpful and would respond immediately to our questions.
Switzerland was great except the room in Montreal was uncomfortably small.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Design Sorbonne

Paris

Hotel Phoenix Zermatt

Zermatt

Hotel Beausite

Interlaken

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

Zürich

Hotel La Rouvenaz

Montreux

Room and shower area way too small. No place to even open your bag especially if big.

Authenticity & Character

Not sure if this can be improved but the size of the rooms too small and AC would help.

Location

Nice lively area and close to public transport

Staff

Always pleasant and helpful with information.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but not comfortable. Too small and hot.

Activity Reviews

Louvre Museum in Paris: entrance tickets & audioguides

Paris

Palace of Versailles Day Trip with Audio Guide

Paris

Summer Kayak Tour Lake Brienz

Switzerland

Quality of Experience

The kayaking guide is as very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe (tickets and seat reservation)

Switzerland

Mount Pilatus, Golden Round Trip (Tickets)

Switzerland

Afternoon tour to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Zürich

Swiss Travel Pass

Switzerland

Wilie from Serendipity was wonderful. He went way over and above wonderful to accommodate and help each one of us in the group. Our group was diverse but with more seniors then young people he actually assisted us and particularly me on and off the bus. Beside his help he is a very smart, well informed guide with spot on answers of facts and information. His knowledge of Costa Rica history and Central American politics is amazing. Our driver was great and I liked the fact that they ate their meals with us. We were a family group and they became part of the family. Our trip was a little different because we primarily were there for my grand daughter's Bat Mitzvah. The day went off better then we even planned and the services and celebratory dinner will be memorable to all of us. The sites were well planned and either every tourist gets to see Sloths, Anguti, coatimundi, Tuocans, monkeys wild pigs, whales or we were the luckiest tourists to visit Costa Rica. The hotel accommodations were wonderful, the food, the amenities and the people were so helpful and friendly except for the driver on the return trip from horseback riding (not everyone is entitled to a bad day)when you work with the public.
The trip will remain memorable to all of us and Pura Vida to our new Tico friends.

We had an amazing time in Morocco. We were able to fully customize our itinerary to exact dates and flights, and we were easily accommodated when we arrived late. Tours and accommodations were excellent, and we had enough free time/flexibility to do some additional activities and explore.
Our driver, Soufiane, was a superstar! He was patient, kind, safe, friendly, and unbelievably helpful. It was our first time in Morocco (two female friends on our own), and he made us feel welcome and comfortable. We recommend him 100%.

Tricia did an awesome job. And the whole team was available when a mud slide meant that we had to take a ferry rather than get picked up. We especially loved our day spent kayaking, hiking and rappelling in Lofoton and our glacier hike in Tromso. Both were EPIC!

Activity Review

Full day Combo Tour: Kayak, Trek and Rappel

Norway

EPIC!!!! Guide was awesome. Great group of 8. Kayaked to a beautiful island, had a bbq before hiking up to a cliff which we the rappelled down! Then hiked some more and rappelled again. Awesome!

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Our local South African specialist, Petru, organized a wonderful trip for us to Cape Town and Greater Kruger that ranks amongst our most memorable experiences. Jimmy, our local guide in Cape Town (Paradise Touring), was welcoming and kind, with a warm, energetic, and enthusiastic personality, and had deep knowledge about life and history in Cape Town and South Africa. He made sure that our experience was top-notch, and we recommend him highly to any future travelers to the Cape Town area. We visited the city of Cape Town, went to the the top of Table Mountain via cable car, visited Robben Island, and toured the Cape Peninsula all the way to the Cape of Good Hope. The beautiful scenery that we saw in the city and during our Cape Peninsula tour will always remain in our minds.

We then took a short flight and visited a private reserve (Timbavati) in the Mpumalanga area, just outside of Kruger National Park. Our transfers to and from the reserve were seamless, and the accommodations at the camp impeccable. During our stay, our safari guide Christian and wildlife tracker Temba ensured that we were able to fully experience the breadth of amazing wildlife and the natural environment of the reserve, and made an extra effort to find animals that we were interested in viewing. We were very fortunate to see 4 of the "Big 5" on our trip, in addition to numerous other animals, including a pair of cheetah.

We would highly recommend Petru and the Kimkim service for any travelers wishing to experience the highlights of South Africa. Their ability to create a personalized itinerary for all budget ranges, with convenient communication and payment options, makes them one of the top choices for booking international travel. Based on this experience, we plan to use Kimkim for other future travel plans.

Hotel Reviews

Bateleur Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

Travelers looking for an experience that is rustic yet luxurious will enjoy this camp quite a bit. With a commitment to green and sustainable living, the camp is off the electric grid, and generates all its energy through solar panels. A local underground water source ensures a fresh supply of mineral water that is regularly quality tested and safe to drink directly from the tap. While an electric fence keeps out elephants, all other animals regularly visit and walk through the camp (including a resident group of Nyala; hyenas are also common). All meals are provided, with a large variety of fresh options for breakfast, and a 3-course dinner meal each night. Visitors returning from an afternoon game drive can enjoy a warm campfire with beverages prior to dinner. Lodges are well furnished, with luxurious beds and furniture.

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Portswood Hotel V&A

Cape Town

Excellent hotel, conveniently located within walking distance of most shops and restaurants at the V&A Waterfront, with nice views of Table Mountain depending on room. Room accommodations are top-notch, and are on par with other 4-star hotels. Breakfast consists of a variety of hot and continental options, including hash browns, sausage, baked beans, cereals, yogurts, tea, and coffee, and a large variety of fresh fruit. Eggs can be made to order as well. The hotel restaurant is also quite nice, with a wide variety of food options, and dinner meals can be enjoyed in the convenience of one's room or in the dining area.

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Close to V&A Waterfront, with amazing views of Table Mountain.

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Activity Reviews

Final Morning Game Drive

South Africa

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Timbavati Private Game Reserve Safari Day

Timbavati Game Reserve

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Afternoon Game Drive

South Africa

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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour (excluding lunch)

South Africa

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Full Day City, Table Mountain & Robben Island Tour

South Africa

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Jesus of Peruvian Soul helped us plan an unforgettable adventure. Visiting the Larco Museum with our guide Blanca was an excellent introduction to Inca and pre Inca civilizations that helped provide context to many of the archeological sites we saw in the sacred valley and Cusco.

Boris, ourRainforest expeditions guide, at the Tambopata reserve was excellent. He had so much knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area. We loved seeing the macaws at the clay lick . It was well worth the 4:30am wake up! While on a day hike we had the privilege of seeing howler, spider, cappuccino and squirrel monkeys, trumpeter birds, many different ants, giant and unique trees.

Our time in Machu Picchu was spectacular and enhanced many fold by our wonderful guide Danny. He had so much information on Inca civilization and was able to provide much needed context for us. He was patient and helpful as we hiked the short Inca trail for over 6 hours. Our day at the citadel was full of facts and anecdotes about the city. Our day biking and seeing the countryside as well as the salt mines was terrific.
Our guide jimmy made certain we were happy and safe.

Our last day we visited a llama & Alpaca farm with Danny, which I loved. We learned about alpaca wool and purchased some lovely things. Danny also took us to a place to have typical chiccerones for lunch.

It was a spectacular trip .