Kimkim Trip Reviews

Great organisation. Everything was perfect. Nara was real helpful. My note od 11/10 🥰

Karim our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. Karim along with our tour guide Mohamed Hafid (fes) and Abdul( marakesh) helped us get a better understanding of the culture and history of Morocco.

Our favourite part of the trip was the tiziri luxury camp. The owner Amed and team made sure that we were comfortable.

Kudos to all the staff at the hotels/ riyads we stayed. Each and everyone provided quality service.

We are very thankful to original travels / kimkim team for making our Morocco stay a memorable one. Thank you!

After trying to book a month long trip to Australia by myself, I discovered KimKim. We knew we wanted to blend time with a guide and independent traveler. Vickie put together an itinerary that included what we knew we wanted to experience and where we wanted to go as well as Vickie had great suggestions of experiences to add on. We enjoyed our 42 days in Australia!

Hotel Reviews

Vibe Hotel Sydney

Sydney

Modern, terrific hotel. Excellent location for walking and exploring the city. The room was clean and comfortable. We loved the restaurant in the lobby. Overall, Great service, kind and helpful people.

Authenticity & Character

It is a modern clean no frills yet super comfortable hotel

Location

in Chinatown, convenient, we moved about with ease and confidence.

Staff

very helpful

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well maintained, great bed, compact rooms with enough room,

Kangaroo Island Seafront

Penneshaw

We didn't stay here. We stayed in the Ozone Hotel. It was comfortable and clean right on the ocean.

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Terrific Staff!

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Country Roads Motor Inn

Naracoorte

Not many options in this town. The motel was good and updated.

Authenticity & Character

basic

Location

it was a doable walk to town, located in a more industrial area. request a room on the back side as the front rooms or on the main road

Staff

super friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

basic clean and comfortable

Mount Gambier Hotel

MOUNt Gambier

we didn't stay here, we stayed at The Barn. It was excellent!

Mantra on Sydney Airport

Mascot

the walk from the airport was challenged by construction. The room was over used and needed a deep clean

Location

close to airport, nothing around except other hotels, busy area, good for one night between flights

Staff

great staff!

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over used, needs a deep clean

Kalbarri Edge Resort

It was ok. noisy. good location

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right in town

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The Heritage Resort

We didn't stay here. We stayed at the Ocean Village, I think,

Authenticity & Character

cabin, well done

Location

right in town across from the ocean, walkable to everything we needed

Staff

took great care of us

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very comfortable

Best Western Carnarvon

Carnarvon

updated room, old ac

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good

Staff

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the ac was noisy

Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth

Exmouth

We didn't stay here- We stayed at the Escape Resort. We got there at 7:00pm and left at 8:00am. The cabin was over used - we didn't need the kitchen. the bed was comfortable

Authenticity & Character

good idea for the right traveler

Location

good

Staff

good and helpful

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worn

Pensione Hotel Perth

Perth

Great location, clean and comfortable. Off street parking was tight

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Easy walk to shopping, restaurants and Elizabeth Quay

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Great comfortable room

Indian Pacific Train

Adelaide

Totally highly recommended by us!

Elphin Motel

Launceston

We didn't stay here , We stayed at the Grand Chancellor Hotel. I was not very happy with the room and almost asked for a different room. thick dusty carpet, inefficient design, dark (not enough light) heavy curtains, very stained carpet in hallway. we were on the 1st or 2nd floor. I was happy we were only there one night. The breakfast buffet and lobby area were great!

The International Motel

Apollo Bay

Clean, good location, quiet, parking was easy

Authenticity & Character

updated old motel

Location

right on Main Street

Staff

super kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

VERY clean! Bed super comfortable. lots of room

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

The room had been updated recently and was comfortable as well as sizable.

Authenticity & Character

the people great breakfast buffet

Location

The street had several empty buildings. Great location in Chinatown.

Staff

kind, helpful, called me by name

Cleanliness & Comfort

clean and comfortable

Rydges Hobart

Hobart

Location was a bit far from the harbor. Heavy drapes thick carpet made the room feel closed. We preferred the Vibe in Hobart which we stayed in with the tour group.

Authenticity & Character

Old building remodeled

Location

Staff

kind helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

spots on the carpet, thick carpet holds in the dust, the shower was a poor design and water went all over the floor

Activity Reviews

Walk with Wildlife Tour with Wildlife Wonders

Apollo Bay

This was a terrific tour! We learned a lot.

Depart Australia

Australia

The drive from Kalbarri to Perth was exhausting. It would have been great to stop at one of the town (Green Head area) on the Turquoise Coast for one night before driving to Perth. We didn't have the time. We stopped at the Pinnacles, it 45 minutes and we stayed in the car- I think its a good stop. Taking the car back to Perth Airport was stressful because of construction and not really knowing where we were going. It had to be.

Marine Eco Tour with Coral Bay Eco Tours

Australia

We skipped this experience- We stayed in Kalbarri it was marvelous. We snorkeled near town and I signed up for The Abrolhos Island Discovery Full Day Tour with Pink Lake add-on from Kalbarri https://kalbarriscenicflights.rezdy.com It was amazing!

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Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures - Didgeridoo Dreaming Night Tour

Australia

On the way to Denham we stopped at Coral Bay for another snorkeling experience by the jetty. We were the only ones on the beach. Snorkeling and swimming were fun. We did not swim off the beach in town. It was a long desolate drive to Denham so we were pleased to have time to relax over 2 nights. The Experience was cancelled because of the strong wind and fire danger.

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Explore Exmouth

Exmouth

We stopped at the information Center in Exmouth for the best information. This is definitely shoulder season there are very few visitors around. We set out for the Cape Range National Park and on of the beaches just beyond the park center. We swam and loved it. We decided to go back to the park center and bought one set of snorkel gear to share. We went to the Oyster Stacks and had a terrific time snorkeling. Since the National park is an out and back driving experience, we headed back north and stopped at another swimming beach and found the protected turtle beach. After finding dinner we went to the hotel after the office closed. They had sent an email with after hour instructions.

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Beautiful Coast! we loved the water.

Discover Rottnest Tour (incl. Lunch)

Perth

We were a bit shocked by the numbers of people and bikes. I'm happy we were on the bus tour because we saw the sights quickly. Lunch was good and we went back on the 2:30 ferry getting off at Fremantle and taking the train back to Perth. The narration was better than on the Lunch cruise.

Perth & Fremantle City Explorer & Swan River Cruise - Morning Tour

Perth

It was difficult to hear the narration because the speaker system was not great. In addition there was a party of 35 women celebrating someone's birthday. They were loud and took over the outside part of the boat. The lunch food was ok.

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The Indian Pacific Overnight Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} (Westbound)

Australia

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Island Life Tour

Kangaroo Island

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Flinders Chase Tour

Kangaroo Island

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Explore Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay

Welcome to Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne Museum is a must see!

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 9 - Bruny Island/Hobart

Hobart

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 8 - Huon Valley / Hartz Mountains National Park/ Hobart

Hobart

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 7 -Tasman Peninsula/ Hobart

Australia

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 6 - Hobart/ Richmond/ Tasman Peninsula

Australia

we explored the prison

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 5 - Cradle Mountain National Park / Launceston

Australia

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 4 - Corinna/North Coast/Devonport

Australia

Tasmanian Explorer - Day 3 - North Coast/Corinna

Australia

Corrina was amazing! I would have liked to stay here at least 2 or more nights.

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Tasmania Explorer - Day 2 The Tarkine/North-West Coast

Australia

Stanley and hiking the Nut

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Tasmanian Explorer - Day 1 - Launceston/ Stanley / North-West Coast

Launceston

I wish we would have been in the hotel where we met our group. I didn't like the Grand Chancellor Hotel. The Intrepid tour was terrific! It was rigorous but wonderful!

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Arrive Sydney

Sydney

We liked having the driver there at the airport to pick us up and bring us to the hotel. The hotel stored our bags and we went out walking.

Free Day in Sydney

Sydney

We loved walking around and discovering the city. We went to the top of the tall building to get a perspective of the city.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Sydney

In the end, we were just off the long flight and didn't feel like we were ready to be attached to a group of people and wear community jumpsuits and helmets .

The trip , accmodations amd guides were excellent. Everything was well planned and service from Paul was first rate.

Dhanushka has been a really great support and help to plan our perfect trip in Sri Lanka. He listened to our request and always made changes according to our new wishes. Communication with him was simple and he always replied really fast.
Our local guide in Sri Lanka, Mahee, was amazing! Always smiling, giving us good explanations and listening to our questions and queries. We loved our trip and we definelty recommend working with KimKim. We'll for sure use their services again in the future.

Everyone who helped us with our two week trip to Chile went so smoothly. The hotels, guides and transfers were 5 star quality- kind, reliable, and excellent service.

Amazed throughout the tour on how rich the country's history is. Tour was very lovely and worry free.

Bert did a great job; I would like to rate him 4.5. My reduction comes from the fact that I don’t think he was actually in Japan - I think he is in the Greater Asia area. I have always valued having someone actually in the country or with intimate knowledge of the country on the front end of my planning.

Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese breakfast here and the options of American/Japanese food in the other restaurant. Hotel is beautiful; staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

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Shiba Park Hotel

Tokyo

Shiba Park Hotel is in a great location and is a beautiful hotel. We enjoyed the Japanese breakfast very much. And we had American/Japanese options in the other restaurant. The staff was very helpful and nice. The library feel was pleasant! Highly recommend.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka, an IHG hotel

Osaka

Holiday Inn and Suites Shin Osaka was perfect for our needs. We loved the room with small kitchenette and washer/dryer; we loved the morning breakfast; we loved the staff. Try out the restaurant around the corner!

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Activity Reviews

Full day Kyoto Tour by Private Vehicle and Guide, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion District, Nijo Castle,/

Kyoto

Kyoto is beautiful and this was nice introduction to it. It would take several days to do Kyoto justice, and we had one day. We are glad to have had the overview of this beautiful place.

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Ho - thank you for our pictures! That was a nice bonus.

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Full Day Himeji Excursion from Osaka by Private Car(Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden)

Osaka

Great to see Himeji Castle and garden. This was a good first day option for us. Thank you.

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Full Day Hiroshima excursion from Osaka by Private Car(guide meets with clients in Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island) :

Osaka

We loved this tour - it was a long day. We would not have wanted to Miyajima Island - it was so nice to see. Perhaps we could have used just a little less time in Miyajima and more time actually in Hiroshima proper - we were a little rushed at the end.

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Ho was so nice to take care of us in the food category. He carefully chose our restaurants and offered a variety of options. We experienced much more local food options than we would have without Ho. Thank you!

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Perfect!

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Half Day Nara Excursion from Kyoto by Private Car (Todaji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, Deer Park)/

Japan

Nara was a wonderful surprise to see! We didn’t know about Nara before we came to Japan, and we thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The temple with the giant Buddha is beautiful, as is the shrine at the other end of the park. The Park is beautiful to walk through and the deer are fun - don’t miss the fact that some of them have learned to nod their heads gratefully to the humans offering them food.

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Ho was such a great person to do all our arrangements!! We highly recommend Ho as a logistics guy and a kind and helpful guide!

Transport

All of our drivers on our trip were so very nice and helpful.

Mr Elisio Teba and Mrs Teba, and Auri owners of pousada Santa Barbara and pousada Bawary, respectively, are a great asset to Kim Kim. They provided professional assistance, great living quarters and they made you feel at home. The indigenous guide , Claudio, was very competent and I am happy he brought his son as an apprentice because it made the venture pleasingly personal.

I am grateful to kimkim for creating a wonderful Norwegian experience. All of the guides, including Krista, Fenne, & Julia were so helpful and so quick to respond to all of my questions. We loved every city we stopped in but wished we had more time in Bergen. The day trip to Bergen was too much travel - boat (amazing), bus, train, bus again - and then we got lost for an hour trying to walk to our hotel as we did not have clear instructions on how to get to our hotel. We ended up only sleeping in Bergen.
The highlight of the trip was Kirkenes and we were blessed to see the Northern Lights there!

Activity Reviews

Snowhotel Kirkenes Visit & Dinner Incl. Transfers

Kirkenes

Luggage Transfer Service

Norway

Husky Experience - winter 13:00

Kirkenes

Norway in a Nutshell Tour

Norway

The boat trip on the fjords was beautiful. The rest of the "tour" consists solely of moving from one mode of transportation to the next, without any real sightseeing.

Hunting the Northern Lights by Bus

Kirkenes

Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

We were a group of 8 joining a cruise to Thailand and Vietnam. Most of us have never been to Vietnam and not familiar with any of the landmarks. In addition, because of the geographic location of the ports of calls which shortened the time we had touring, posed challenges. We contacted KimKim whom by chance I saw in an internet advertisement. A tour plan was then devised for us. We are all very happy that we went with KimKim.

Trang, our main agent in Saigon from the very beginning answered all our questions, walked us through the payment process, and was keen to accomdodate all our needs throughout the trip. It was a surprise to us that at all the port of calls we had both an English speaking guide and a driver. The 8 of us sat in a roomy 14-16 seater at every stop, and at Halong Bay we had a private boat just for our group to tour the Bay for six hours. The tours were not overly ambitious and the guides were good in controlling the pace so we never felt rush but were able to see most of what we should see. They, like Trang were very accommodating.

I read many of the KimKim reviews before going with them. I saw that a prevalent complaint in the few negative reviews that the price was higher. We thought that the price we paid was reasonable for the level of service.

If you've never been to a place and have little knowledge of the landmarks and not sure of where to go, and want a higher end experience, I recommend KimKim. Everything is planned for you and your group and you just sit back and enjoy.

On very short notice Camila and the folks at Kimkim help me develop the most amazing vacation to Argentina. Their hotel and tour selections were spot on. Each local tour agency throughout Argentina was very professional and made every activity seamless and worry free. In the middle of our trip we had weather related flight cancellations and Camila was there to reschedule our flights and provide an unexpected hotel stay. All the guides and drivers were very courteous and professional. This was my first overseas trip that I did not plan and arrange myself, after this marvelous experience I think I’ll use Kimkim again.

Erin and team planned a wonderful father-son trip to Chile for us. They curated a custom trip based on feedback from us and it was wonderful. From Santiago, Patagonia, wine country, and more, every experience and accommodation was as planned and top notch. Guides were great, transport was on-time and easy. We would recommend the Kimkim team to anyone traveling to Chile!

Hotel Reviews

Refugio Paine Grande

Puerto Natales, Chile

Neat experience, gorgeous location

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Hotel Alma Sur

Punta Arenas

Wonderful hotel and breakfast

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Hotel Ismael

Santiago

Great boutique hotel. Very nice.

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Hotel Big Sur

Puerto Natales

Very accommodating staff. Good location.

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Activity Reviews

Visit the Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony

Punta Arenas

Great day. Windy. Very cool!

Grey Glacier Boat Tour

Chile

Full Day Excursion to Cajon de Maipo

Santiago

Way prettier than expected. Great guide. Cool experience and saw a ton.

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Guided hike to Las Torres lookout [Central - Base - Central]

Chile

Wonderful tour company and guides. Rewarding experience.

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We planned our honeymoon/first anniversary trip through Kimkim, and our main contact was Anna. Working with her was absolutely fantastic. Coming from the USA, we had a special request for a photoshoot on our anniversary Anna and her team went above and beyond to ensure we have the best photographer in town.

Even before we arrived, we faced visa issues, but Anna and her team provided incredible support, assisting us with the paperwork. They were incredibly accommodating to all our requests. It felt like having friends looking out for us. Throughout the entire trip, we didn't encounter any issues. I genuinely hope their business goes global because we'd love to book with them again for future travels.

Big thanks to Radheeka for making Cape Town unforgettable and to Corlia for smoothly handling our transportation in Jo'burg. Your personal touch and efficiency made our trip extra special. Much appreciated!

Hotel Reviews

HYDE Hotel Rosebank

Johannesburg

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Cape Town

AC was not effective

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Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Hoedspruit

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Dinner at GOLD Restaurant

Cape Town

Soweto Bicycle, Walking, or Tuk-Tuk Tour with Traditional Lunch in Outdoor Kitchen

Johannesburg

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Soufiane is the best driver and tour guide I have ever encountered. He is kind, supportive, caring, flexible and open. I had the most amazing Moroccan experience because of how fantastic Soufiane is. He listened to my objectives, we made a plan and he helped me see and do everything I wanted during my stay in this incredible country. Soufiane has in-depth knowledge of every place we visited—from Casablanca, Fes, Merzouga, Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech. Every day Soufiane made sure I was comfortable. He is a very careful driver as we traveled long days, he always made sure we would stop at places that piqued my interests and had helpful information about local places whether it was for food, drinks, scenic spots or best places to experience local cultures. I cannot emphasize how amazing my trip was due to Soufiane’s professionalism and character. I would not have had as a memorable trip to Morocco if Soufiane wasn’t my driver. I am so thankful to have experienced a new country and culture with him as my guide.

The whole experience and everybody involved were excellent. Michael in constant contact was very reassuring. Hotels were lovely, full of character. We loved the places Michael advised on. The airlines left our luggage in Madrid and Michael helped us with communicating with them. All three guides were great as were the drivers. We learnt alot. We would recommend Kim Kim to others and in fact already have

Hotel Reviews

GHL Hotel Armería Real

Cartagena

Lovely views, well located near old town, full of character

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Roof terrace and courtyards

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Near old town and view over harbour with roof terrace

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Hotel Plazuela de San Agustín

Villa de Leyva

Full of character, very central and lovely staff

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Beautifully decorated

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Next door to centre of town

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Attentive and friendly

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Activity Reviews

Visit the Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira

Colombia

An amazing place, unique and very moving

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San Alberto Coffee Tasting

Cartagena

We did not do this asthey changed time. Michael kindly reinstated but by that time we had decided on relax time

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None of above applies as we did not do it

Rosario Islands Day Trip

Cartagena

A lovely day out, not too crowded and service great. We had massages which were great, very relaxing

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Salsa Experience

Cartagena

Only because we did not really want to do the class but the two professional dancers were great

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Visit to San Basilio de Palenque

Cartagena

Very interesting to learn about the history of this town

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Local cuisine delicious

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Cartagena City Tour

Cartagena

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Visit of Saquenzipa Valley

Villa de Leyva

The museum especially with the history of the fossil was fascinating

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Tour to Ráquira pottery town & La Candelaria Monastery

Villa de Leyva

Pottery class great fun and we loved the town

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Walking Tour of Villa de Leyva

Villa de Leyva

Very informative and good to know history

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Visit the Guatavita Lagoon

Colombia

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We recently returned from an 18-day customized trip to Vietnam with Alex from Realistic Asia, and I cannot express enough how phenomenal and carefree the experience was. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene beauty of Phu Quoc, every moment was meticulously planned with our travel style in mind. And every hotel was not just a place to rest but also a part of the immersive experience that took guesswork out of our travel. The charming boutique in Ninh Binh with the fabulous pool, the trendy hotel in the bustling center of Hanoi and the serene beachfront resort in Phu Quoc were all highlights.

Realistic Asia's local expertise was evident starting with the upfront planning. Alex was patient and knowledgeable crafting our itinerary with the popular tourist spots and insightful details which made each destination unique. In Hanoi, Kuong took us through the heart of the Old Quarter, sharing stories about the city's rich history and culture that you wouldn't find in guidebooks. One of the highlights of the trip was our time in Hoi An, a town that effortlessly blends history and charm. Realistic Asia went above and beyond by making real time changes due to weather for our biking adventure and arranging an amazing cooking class at Red Barn, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the local traditions.

What truly sets Realistic Asia apart is their unparalleled flexibility. Throughout the trip, some of our plans evolved in real-time, and Alex seamlessly adapted to our requests and solved problems real time. Whether it was adjusting our schedule to spend more time on Phu Quock or rearranging our accommodations in Ha Long Bay, Realistic Asia's team demonstrated an impressive ability to cater to our desires on the fly. It felt like we had a personal concierge service at our disposal, always ready to tailor the journey to our preferences.

Our 18-day adventure through Vietnam with Realistic Asia exceeded all expectations and if you're seeking a personalized and unforgettable journey through Vietnam, look no further than Realistic Asia. They don't just provide tours; they create memories that will last a lifetime.

I personally really loved our walking tours as the highlight of highlights. The whole trip had too many special moments to list but for me and what I personally enjoyed the most, seeing the cities with someone local is about as good as it can get.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Galé Cascais

Cascais

Def not a super fair review because they were remodeling their entry when we arrived so getting in and out of the main lobby was a mess. The hotel itself felt a bit dated overall but the location and views (especially at sunset) were amazing. The staff also did their very best to help us feel welcome.

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The front door remodeling left a lot of dust in the air and the bedroom wasn’t super comfy

PortoBay Teatro

Porto

The location was amazing but was a bit modern for my taste. Nothing bad at all just totally a question of personal taste. The staff was nice but had more of an upscale hotel feel with staff helpful but a bit distant.

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Hotel Britania Art Deco

Lisbon

This one grew on me the most with its location and staff really providing a consistent welcoming and comforting atmosphere.

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Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

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Our guide was amazing

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The trip was great and a wonderful way to see some of the country. Our driver, loxley, was great. Incredibly knowledgeable and nice!
The leopards nest was a great experience - we were the only ones in the resort so we had a private experience!
Next stop was Mahoora Tented Safari - for those needing AC, it was a little warm in the tents but the staff at the camp were absolutely wonderful! And the food was incredibly good.

Thank you again!

Tamer was really helpful, especially when we had last minute changes on our trip. We appreciated the hospitality and assistance he provided. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating.

The hotels we stayed at were all very lovely. I especially enjoyed the hotel in Cotopaxi and in Quito.

We had a handful of guides. Danny was very eager and wanted to give us the best experience. Viví was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing the Galapagos with us.

Hotel Reviews

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Puerto Ayora

Helpful staff and service! Very accommodating and beautiful rooms with great AC.

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La Floresta

Baños

Great location in town, breakfast was yummy.

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Wyndham Quito Airport

Quito

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Casa Opuntia Galapagos Hotel

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

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Chilcabamba Lodge

Machachi

Great food and ambiance. It rained in the evening and we had a lovely lounge room to play board games or watch TV. The room was cozy with its own fireplace. Lots of options for things to do at the resort.

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Ikala Quito Hotel

Quito

Very clean, breakfast was a delicious continental spread. We had the option for to go breakfast as well and the hotel was accommodating when we didn’t want a sandwich for breakfast. Rooms were very clean. No AC.

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Activity Reviews

Free morning on San Cristobal until Departure

Isla San Cristóbal

Walked around town and waited to go to the airport.

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Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños

Ecuador

Beautiful area to see, lots of hiking and photo opportunities. Cute town to visit.

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Quito - Cotopaxi National Park

Ecuador

Beautiful to see when there aren’t a bunch of clouds. Lunch isn’t really an option during their excursion so it would be nice to have a snack or to go lunch option. Lots of hiking options

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Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest

Quito

Cool to see the cloud forest and hike. Waterfalls were cool to see. Cable car was slightly terrifying but worth it.

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Speedboat to San Cristobal Island - Interpretation Center - Tijeretas Hill

Galapagos Islands

We had a modified day to snorkel instead. The snorkeling was alright mainly because it was cloudy and a bit cold. The guide was helpful and interactive with us.

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Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands (Plant a Tree) & Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

Tortoises were very cool to see. The lunch was delicious. The Darwin center wasn’t terribly busy and cool to see baby tortoises and the work that the company is doing.

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