Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a very nice trip in Torres Del Paine National Park and really appreciated all the arrangements and help provided by Jesse. We'll definitely recommend KimKim service to our friends in the future.

Hotel Review

Hosteria Pehoe

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Activity Review

Boat Trip to Glacier Grey

Chile

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The mainland portion of our Ecuador adventure and our guide, Christian, were wonderful and exceeded our expectations. This includes the visit to Asuni National Park and Napo Cultural Center with our guide for that area, Jose.
Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for kimkim's travel vendor in the Galapagos. Who that vendor actually is, we were unable to determine. We had carefully and intentionally scheduled a down day for our first full day on Isla Santa Cruz so that we would have a chance to rest and recover from our busy and arduous many days on the mainland, plus another rest day for after the island trip. This did not happen. We were informed on arrival to arise the next morning for a 6am departure to Isla Bartolome. The guide who met us at the airport was unsympathetic. The trip itself was great, but we were not prepared (no previous contact about a change to our itinerary, let alone agreement on our part) for a full day trip on our first day there, and suffered accordingly. Not only was the schedule changed without our knowledge or agreement, but they couldn't even get the departure time correct. We were told to be outside our hotel at 6am and we were. Our pickup was late and had to speed to catch up to the bus halfway back to Baltra. Unbeknownst to us, the bus had actually left at 5:30am from a pickup point we didn't even know about. After a full day of sun and fun, instead of taking us to our hotel, the bus took us to the pickup/drop of point we had not even been to and we had no idea how to find our hotel. Fortunately, our guide for the Bartolome tour, Elizabeth, did not abandon us. Although she didn't know our hotel, the bus driver did and amid much confusion agreed to drop us there. Thank you Elizabeth!

We paid big bucks for our private tour and an itinerary that met our needs. But instead of our carefully planned rest days before and after the Bartolome trip, we had first the taxing trip then two unnecessary rest days after. Simply unacceptable and prevents a five star review and recommendation for kimkim. We are flexible, but not that flexible. Otherwise we had a great trip, but are not likely to use kimkim again as a result.

Hotel Reviews

Napo Cultural Center

Quito

Wonderful people and experience! Bring an appetite - they give you enough food for an army!

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Jungle canopy tower, parrots and parakeets at clay lick, blackwater canoe trip.

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Casa de Vista Alta

Mindo

A beautiful area and bed and breakfast. Very nice and accommodating hostess.

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Hotel Las Plazas

Quito

Beautiful old (but renovated) hotel with very helpful staff.

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All the highly polished wood and the unique dining area.

Location

In Old Town. Area seemed safe enough to us.

Staff

No elevator but desk clerk took care of our heavy bags.

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La Floresta

Baños

Modern and convenient.

Hotel Spa Casa Real

Riobamba

Adequate and spacious, but funky electrical outlet locations. Adequate but unremarkable restaurant with less than stellar menu. Surrounding area appeared possibly unsafe/unwalkable for a alternative restaurant.

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Hotel Boutique Carvallo

Cuenca

Wonderful old but fully renovated hotel with very helpful and courteous staff. Conveniently located in Old Town Cuenca.

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Posada del Mar

Santa Cruz

This is not a luxury hotel but was comfortable and more than adequate for our needs. Very kind and helpful owner and his staff. Conveniently located to the pier area and central restaurants/activities in Puerto Ayora. The deli downstairs is one of the best places to eat that we found in Puerto Ayora.

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Air conditioning was great and essential for the hot and humid climate. A spacious balcony overlooking the port.

EB Hotel by Eurobuilding Quito

Quito

This was by far the most luxurious hotel we stayed in during our Ecuador trip. Unnecessarily luxurious and over the top. The automated room lighting system was a constant pain with lights coming on and off unnecessarily. Hard to imagine how much the designers/architects must have been paid to design this inconvenient system.

Authenticity & Character

This building belongs in Europe. not Ecuador

Location

convenient to the airport

Staff

Very helpful and stored our luggage for us on the day after we checked out.

Cleanliness & Comfort

With three shower head to choose from, we think we got pretty clean!

Activity Reviews

Indigenous Encounter and Hike to Mama Cuna Path

Yasuni National Park

Don't know what Mama Cuna Path is, but we had a great time in the Amazon, and all the staff and people we encountered were friendly, helpful and professional. We were well cared for.

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Exploring Cuenca and surroundings, Gualaceo, Chordeleg

Cuenca

See previous. The old weaving factory was a high light as was the amazing "Panama" hat factory where we acquired our beautiful hats.

Colonial Quito City Tour & the Middle of the World

Quito

Our Quito tour was good but a few too many churches, though they are all beautiful in their own ways. Mitad del Mundo is the worst tourist trap we visited in Ecuador.

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Ecuadoreans have some strange ideas on "dressing up" a hamburger.

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Afternoon Adventure to Teleferico Cablecar

Quito

We skipped this so can't really rate it but are forced to give one.

Sacred Wayusa Ritual, Goodbye and return to the City (Yaku Kausay Experience)

Yasuni National Park

We were given the opportunity to skip this early early morning activity, and the staff seemed as relieved as we were. We enjoyed the cultural activities we experienced in the village on the previous afternoon.

Relaxing Free Afternoon in Mindo

Mindo

We didn't have the free afternoon because our faithful guide, Christian, took us to a hummingbird sanctuary where we fed these beautiful creatures from a bottle cap placed in the palm of our hands. Having wild hummingbirds perched in our hands was a big highlight of our trip. Christian also took us to an amazing butterfly research and propagation station where we observed all life phases of many beautiful and fascinating butterflies.

Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest

Quito

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From Cotopaxi Hacienda to Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park, then onto Baños

Ecuador

Saw some interesting birdlife, but owing to the rainy season, we couldn't see Cotopaxi. Nobody's fault, just the season.

Reconnecting with Nature at Baños de Agua Santa

Baños

The waterfalls, especially the Devil's Cauldron, were truly awesome. We were looking forward to a soak in a hot pool, but this turned out to be unavailable and uninviting.

Journey to the Peak From the Center of the Earth: Chimborazo!

Ecuador

A snow and ice storm on top of the world! Again, because we were here in the rainy season, we didn't see much of the mountain, but we saw many wild vicunas including a heard running through the snowy countryside. Our local park guide, Alfredo, was a great and humble guy and local farmer who we much enjoyed meeting. The surrounding agricultural areas outside the park were a green checkerboard of fields extending to unbelievable heights up the mountain slopes. Much interesting local color and indigenous people in these areas.

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Exploring the Ancient Ingapirca Ruins: A Journey through History and Culture

Cuenca

Very interesting and well maintained historical area.

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Discovering Cuenca's Charms: A Journey Through History and Culture

Cuenca

A beautiful, modern yet historic and cultural city and surrounding area. We can see why it's so attractive to expats. The artistry and craftmanship exhibited in nearby villages is outstanding.

From the Highlands to the Coast: Cajas National Park to Guayaquil

Ecuador

Beautiful mountain and lake vistas. Many landslides on the highway due to the recent rains, but we made through thanks to Christians excellent driving. The clouds parted at just the right time for us to have beautiful vistas above Guayaquil.

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Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

The tortoises at the farm were truly amazing and a big reason for our visit to Galapagos. We would have preferred to have gone straight to our hotel for check in and refresh ourselves and gone to the farm later.

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Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island

Puerto Ayora

The actual trip to Isla Bartolome was fantastic and we were able to see Galapagos penguins! Screwing up our agreed upon itinerary was not appreciated.

Indigenous Market Adventure and Cuicocha Lake Exploration

Otavalo

An interesting/scenic drive to Otovalo and a great unexpected side trip to a local park and waterfall. The market itself was repetitious and of varying quality, but useful if you want to buy items to take home. I wouldn't drive all the way there just for the market, but there is much else to see.

It was such a pleasure to work with Christina to plan a winter wonderland trip to Norway. We had one rainy day and one gloriously sunny day in Oslo, but loved walking all over the city. Our trip then took us to Sommarøy - I had never heard of it, but Christina put it on our itinerary and it was awesome. Our room had a balcony with an amazing view and we could see the Northern Lights from there. We also went to a Northern Lights Park where we watched the Northern Lights for hours - a true once in a lifetime experience. We then continued on to Svolvær (after a lovely day in Tromsø) where the snow interrupted our plans, but we still had a good time walking around in the snow and enjoying the beauty there. Thank you for the trip!

It was a wonderful trip. Kim kim travel agent with Wanderlust was good choice to travel Morroccan style. Loved staying in Riyad and the Palace Hotel. Would Highly Recommend.

Kimkim did a great job of helping us put together a trip in a rather short window. Highlights included Hotel B on Cozumel, but do not get the Jungle Room - it is well worth the upgrade to get ocean side; then to Nojoch Keej where Manuel showed us around (we enjoyed him very much); then Ek Balam and Valladolid, and a few days to chill on Holbox. Chichen Itza is a must-see, but Ek Balam is more fun and we were able to see both in one day, along with a cenote' and get a little more time at Holbox for relaxing at the end of the trip. Vallodolid is well worth a stop and fun to stay on the main square, lots of great food and just a nice city center. Leslie did a great job of being available when we needed assistance. The Kimkim website saves your trip for viewing, but to access it you need wifi. I ended up saving a pdf of the trip on my phone so that I could follow along without wifi. Our drivers and guides were very friendly and knowledgeable in their arena. All in all a great trip - thank you. n & k

Lorena had organised a perfectly co-ordinated 2 week Chilean trip for us. Packed with adventure, amazing views and friendly tour guides…it exceeded our expectations.

Hotel Review

Hotel Boutique Le Reve

Santiago

Friendly boutique hotel where nothing was too much trouble for staff. Comfortable beds and beautiful communal courtyard to sit out in. Perfectly located for access to bars and restaurants

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Activity Review

Puritama Canyon Trek

San Pedro de Atacama

It felt amazing trekking in an actual canyon in the Atacama desert and the highlight was our own personal ‘spa’ at the end of it…delightful to swim in the natural mountain water

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We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 children (16 & 11 yrs old). It seemed daunting to plan our trip to Cambodia as I had to ascertain a hotel in the city centre, local transport, tickets to shows and temple entries and most importantly language and food options. But after I found Kimkim and Steve, our tour planner, the holiday came together so beautifully and without hassles. Steve gave us a customised itinerary to suit our interest of having an active holiday closer to nature and soaking in the culture and history of Cambodia. Mr Arn, our Cambodian tour guide and child survivor of the infamous Khmer Rouge regime, shared personal experiences and stories which gave us a chance to be engaged and immersed in the Cambodian life.
Some of our most memorable experiences were the cycling trip around the temples, the trek on the Kabal Spean mountain, the APOPOS land mining rats and Phare circus. Each of these had been curated by Steve after taking inputs from me.
All in all, this was an experience we will never forget as we bonded as a family while soaking in the Cambodian way of life.

All the arrangements made by Hakim was very good.
Our English speaking driver Mohammed was very personable & made the long drives between places very interesting.
Can’t wait to come back to Morocco to visit the rest of the country!
Thank you Mohammed !
Thank you Hakim & Orion Trek!

Hotel Reviews

Les Jardins De La Koutoubia

Marrakech

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Easy access to the Medina & the old city

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Auberge Chez Pierre

Boumalne Dades

Beautiful location! Great food!

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Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Amazing placw! Everything about this place is Top Class!

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Morocco

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Food Tour & Local Gastronomy

Morocco

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Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani

Morocco

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Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Alnif

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

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Traditional Hammam & Massage

Morocco

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Our trip advisor was bas and he was incredible to work with and easy to communicate our needs and wants for the trip my mother and I took for the first time in the Netherlands and Belgium. Kimkim is such a great trip advisor website that makes everything super easy and efficient. I would definitely 100000% use Kimkim again for another trip hopefully.

A memorable trip across Vietnam from the North to the South. Mr Thien (or “T” as he prefers to goes by) was our guide and he made this great trip even better for his knowledge, his dedication to his job and his sense of humor.

Or guide in Hue was Sammy (“Tam”) and she was also fantastic giving us a very unique perspective and a taste of salted coffee, a specialty from Hue.

The food and the people of Vietnam are truly special and we spent two amazing weeks. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Hotel Reviews

Le Clos Du Fil Hotel

Ninh Binh

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Renea Cruise

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Alba Wellness Valley Resort

Hue

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Hanoi Allure Hotel

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Pu Luong Retreat

Thanh Hoa

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Le Pavillon Hoi An Luxury Resort & Spa

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Liberty Central Saigon Riverside

ho chi minh

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Activity Reviews

Hiking and rafting in Pu Luong

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

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Explore Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

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Massage Session

Hanoi

Hanoi City Sightseeing & Street Food Tour

Hanoi

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Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class

Hanoi

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Pu Luong to Ninh Binh

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

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Boat trip to Thien Ha Cave & Thung Nham Bird Garden (Ninh Binh)

Ninh Binh

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Ninh Binh to Halong Bay & Cruise

Vietnam

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Hue Sightseeing

Hue

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Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City

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Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)

Ho Chi Minh City

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This is the first time we have used kimkim to help plan our holiday and would have no hesitation in recommending to others. Lorena, our Chile travel consultant listened to the needs off our group and worked with us to come up with a set of experiences we will never forget. The attention to detail allowed us to travel extensively with ease and we were all so impressed with the level of organisation involved that allowed us to do that.

We will like to thank our guide Florin for making this trip a fantastic experience. His knowledge, patience, experience, good humor, complacency , punctuality were few of his assets. Everything he planned for us was amazing: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Brasov City, Curtea de Arges Monastery, the Turda Salt Mine, the wooden churches, the happy cementery, the painted egg museum, Constata and the black sea, Nessebar and the beautiful city of Sofia.
We also appreciate the guide and company of Bogdan Pistritu thanks for together with Florin make this trip inmemorable.
Florin the best guide you can get!!!

Activity Reviews

Day trip to Peles Castel, Bran Castle and Brasov Medieval City

Romania

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Bucharest to Sibiu with Curtea de Arges Monastery

Romania

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Day-trip to Sighisoara & Biertan

Sibiu

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Turda salt mine and Cluj

Romania

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See Wooden Churches & Merry Cemetery

Romania

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From Maramures to Bucovina

Romania

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Bucharest city tour

Bucharest

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Discover Bucovina

Gura Humorului

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Enjoy a day at the SPA and walking on the beach

Mamaia

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Experience the Magic of Nessebar

Romania

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Tour Historic Sofia

Sofia

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Free day in Sofia

Sofia

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See the Roman Amphitheater in Plovdiv

Bulgaria

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Day-trip to Rila Monastery

Sofia

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Marvel at the Citadel of Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria

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Johanna and her team were amazing. We had a great time. Small issues which were taken care of promptly. Everything was well organized and communication was great. We were a big group with varying needs and her team was able to handle it all professionally and timely manner. Thank you for making this a great trip for us!!!

Chile was a fantastic country to visit. The diversity starting with the lagoons in the high regions of the Atacama desert, to the Glacier regions and mountain vistas in Patagonia and the happening city of Santiago left us spellbound. Our guides, Johanna and Kristy were amazing, patient and super helpful through out the planning and the trip.

Took a 10 day trip to Morocco with my family. Abdellah, Said and their team were amazing. The communication was great. They always were checking on us to make sure we were safe and having fun. Bachir, our driver, was unbelievable. He kept us safe on the road and taught us so much about his country and their culture. You need a driver in Morocco. There are so many cops on the roads stopping cars just because.
Abdullah and Said were able to book amazing Riads for us and such fun experiences. I just told them the type of places I wanted to stay and the types of activities we wanted to do, they took care of everything.
The Dessert experience was unforgettable. My daughter still talks about her Camel ride and riding the Quads around the dunes. Glamping in the desert was something out of this world.
The 5:45 am pick up for the Hot Air Balloon in Marrakesh was worthy. What an experience.
Hassam, our guide in Marrakesh was great. He is so knowledgeable of his culture and the history of the city. Try to make sure he is your guide.
I would like to thank all of the people that made us feel so safe and welcome. Our driver Bachir, all the people that worked in the Riads and excursions..Said, thank you for taking the time to meet us at the end of the trip to make sure we had a great time. Also, thanks for booking the Hammam on our last day in Marrakech at our Road. It was amazing. Such a great treat before we had to come home.
We would definitely recommend Abdullah, Said and his team. Work well done guys. Thank you for all the memories.

What a terrific trip for myself and my family up through Sweden and back down through Norway. Tom was an exceptional guide, answering any questions promptly (including ones concerning events outside our Kim Kim trip). Tom even followed our train movements online to make sure we got to our destinations safely. I can't recommend Kim Kim highly enough.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

Great location. Lovely staff. Terrific breakfasts.

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Sørheim Brygge

Lyngseidet

Lovely owners. Great location.

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Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

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Activity Reviews

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Brilliant experience and a lovely, knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Bergen - a beautiful city.

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Snowmobile Safari Adventures

Norway

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Husky Safari: Dog Sledding in Lyngen

Norway

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I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Morocco with KimKim Travel. My friends and I were looking for a trip that would allow us to experience the best of Morocco's culture, history, and natural beauty, and KimKim Travel delivered on all fronts.

Our trip was expertly planned and executed by our travel specialist, who worked with us to create a customized itinerary that perfectly suited our interests. We visited all of the major highlights of Morocco, including Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, and the Sahara Desert. We also had the opportunity to explore some lesser-known gems, such as the ancient city of Volubilis and the Blue City of Chefchaouen.

Throughout our trip, we were treated to the utmost in hospitality and care. Our driver Hassan was incredibly knowledgeable about Morocco and its history, and he went out of his way to make sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable journey. He also took us to some great places that we would never have found on our own.

I would highly recommend KimKim Travel to anyone looking for a trip to Morocco. They offer a wide range of tours and activities, and they will work with you to create a customized itinerary that perfectly meets your needs. I guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience with KimKim Travel.

In addition to the excellent service and planning, I would like to specifically thank our driver Hassan for his kindness and flexibility. He was always willing to answer our questions and go the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. He even drove us to the airport on our last day, which was a huge help.

Overall, I had an amazing experience with KimKim Travel and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trip to Morocco.

I started with Alberto and he helped me plan an amazing trip that was the right balance of activities and down time. While on the tour, Jean Carlo, took care of me. He helped me when there were little hiccups along the way. It was great to be able to contact him when a problem arose. He was able to smooth things out and make whatever issue that came up go away. He was great!

Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

Amazing resort with friendly and helpful staff. Loved the setting, and the private patio garden area. The room was spacious and clean. The restaurant was great. It has wonderful food and a beautiful setting. There are lots of activities at the resort and wonderful walking paths in a quiet setting. I would definitely stay there again

Authenticity & Character

I loved all of the bird sightings at the property. The resort has a tropical garden setting, but is surrounded by forest.

Location

The resort was back away from the road and it was quiet, but a short taxi ride would tak you into town.

Staff

They were all so nice and went out of their way to be helpful. Many of them took the time to learn my name and my preferences

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was very clean and well maintained

El Establo Mountain Hotel

Monteverde

The hotel is beautiful and in a beautiful setting. My room was in one of the buildings at the top of the hill, so I had an amazing view. From the reception up to my room is a steep climb about a mile long, so the property is not really walkable, but they do have a shuttle service that will take you anywhere you want to go on the property. I found the room itself to be beautiful, but there was only one chair in the room. It could have used a second chair and a small table. Also, the walls between the rooms are very thin and I could hear everything that went on in the next room, even quiet conversations. I used ear plugs to help me sleep.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful view from my balcony.

Location

Seemed to be close to the sights I wanted to visit

Staff

Staff was a little hit and miss. There were some that were friendly and helpful and some who were not.

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The resort and my room were very clean, but there was a noise issue with the room

Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge

Manuel Antonio

Loved everything about this resort! My room was fantastic. It had a little seating area where I could sit and relax after my activities of the day. My view of the ocean was just awesome. Can’t say enough nice things about the resteraunt. The staff was always friendly and helpful. The location was great and I could walk to little stores close by.

Authenticity & Character

The place had a tropical setting and feel.

Location

The resort is part of a wild life refuge and there were amazing animals to be seen at the resort, including monkeys, iguanas, and birds.

Staff

The staff was great, very knowledgeable and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The whole place was clean and well maintained.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto

San José

This was a good place to stay as you were making the transition in or out of the country. It was a perfect place for me to stay for one night when my vacation ended and needed to catch an airplane the next day.

Authenticity & Character

Exactly what I would expect from a Raddison hotel

Location

Close to the airport with an airport shuttle service

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was clean and well maintained.

Activity Reviews

Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

Beautiful setting and amazing wildlife viewing.

Quality of Experience

The hike itself was great, but my guide made it even more special!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They were both very knowledgeable and planned the perfect level of activity for me.

Transport

My driver would see something and make a point of stopping so I could get a picture

Birdwatching tour by the Arenal Lake

Arenal/La Fortuna

My guide was so knowledgeable. I really learned a lot from him.

Quality of Experience

Very knowledgeable guide

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Very helpful

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Good clean and comfortable vehicle

Visit Paradise Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

It is a beautiful setting and the restaurant was good. I found the water in most of the “hot spring” pools to be on the cool side.

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Horseback Riding in the Cloud Forest

Monteverde

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Birdwatching Tour in Monteverde (5:00 am)

Monteverde

Loved the tour.

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Costa Rica

Loved learning about chocolate, coffee and sugar cane in Costa Rica. The tour guide was just great!

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Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike

Costa Rica

Awesome experience. The variety of the animals from white tail deer to bats, just great.

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Mangrove Boat Tour

Manuel Antonio

This was a fun relaxing tour. We saw a lot on the gentle boat ride through the mangroves to the sea.

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Irene planned our trip after input from us stating our interest in ancient history and some nature experience. The tour guides at the acropolis, Delphi, and our hike on the ancient Delphi trail were excellent. We tour Mycenae and the Temple of Poseidon ourselves. Our drivers were prompt, friendly , and spoke sufficient English to add some local information. Changes had to be made and the team did accommodate us with ease. So overall we paid and received services that made our trip efficient and thorough for our given days.

We had such an amazing experience from start to finish working with KimKim and Margoth. Our trip to the Caribbean cost of Colombia was incredible!

The easy communication was so appreciated. They even arranged Spanish-speaking guides to help us get from point A to point B on our daily adventures, which while traveling with a toddler totally prevented some additional stress.

Margoth helped us plan and execute this trip flawlessly! We loved the guides and driver/services arranged for us and would love to meet them again in the future! Christian was awesome, and maybe someday we will join him for a lost city hike when our son's legs are longer. She was super easy about making changes and offering suggestions to work within our budget and the unpredictability of traveling with young kids.

Would use KimKim again in a heartbeat and recommend Margoth without hesitation!

Hotel Reviews

Senda Watapuy

Santa Marta

Senda Watapuy is a really special place. Beautiful view and location, wonderful staff and great food/bar service. Would easily spend another vacation there, or at the sister site nearby.

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Sierra Alta

Minca

This place is absolutely incredible!! The staff and the food were amazing and the ride up the mountain was a fun adventure for an outstanding view. They have 2 sweet German Shepards that we really enjoyed hanging out with, and our room was comfortable and clean. Don't hesitate if you'll be spending time in Minca, you won't regret a stay here.

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Hotel Sophia

Cartagena

Comfortable and spacious. Nice breakfast in the morning and excellent location. Roof top pool was small but pleasant.

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

Easy communication with our guide and driver. Christian met us at the airport and drove with us to Tayrona area, gave us a great history of the coastal cities.

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Day at Playa del Medio (or Playa del Amor) - Tayrona Park

Colombia

Playa del Medio was beautiful and almost empty! Only one other couple arrived making the beach pretty exclusive. There is a restaurant that was closed while we were there, possibly only staffed on weekends, but we were able to bring our own picnic and drinks. The beach is clean and it's a short boat ride from the Neguanje park entrance. The surf was calmer and nice for swimming.

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Minca Tour and Coffee Farm

Colombia

This experience began while driving down the hill to the farm, which is also a craft brewery. The property itself is beautiful and the cafe is a fun place to hang out. We met some interesting people and would easily have stayed awhile longer after our tour to socialize. Our tour guide was fun and engaging, and the coffee delicious! Very cool coffee farm with a lot of history.

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Walking Tour of Cartagena Old City

Colombia

We had a great tour of the Old City and really enjoyed our guide. He was friendly and checked in often to make sure we were engaged, and our questions were answered. The Old City is beautiful with so much history and it was super helpful to have a guide point out the subtle details in architecture and colonial vs post-colonial historical sites. 2 hours went by fast!

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Dinner Reservation at Alma

Cartagena

Food was incredible and beautiful space.

Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club

Colombia

Beautiful facilities. We rented one of the Ohana beds so our son could nap and were very comfortable. Great location to spend the day with or without kids.

Dinner Reservation at Candé

Cartagena

Nice restaurant, authentic dishes and fun atmosphere.

Dinner Reservation at Juan del Mar

Cartagena

We loved Juan del Mar! Great music, delicious food, and a fun outdoor scene/square.

Short Chocolate making Workshop for Children

Cartagena

This was a fun activity, but not easy to do with a tired toddler. The owner/main tasting leader was out that day and we had a stand in. She was really sweet and did a great job. We ate a TON of chocolate and enjoyed that we left with a goody bag of our chocolates to enjoy on our travels home.

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