Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Read 15,897 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

We had the most incredible experience from st...
Argentina | Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2022

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Erica F.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022

We had the most incredible experience from start to finish. Jason was helpful, responsive and planned the most amazing trip! I will never go on a trip again without using kimkim. We felt like VIPs!

Local specialist: J K
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J K
Local specialist in Peru | Replied on Nov 21, 2022

Hello Erica,
Thank you for your kind words, they make our work worthwhile, to leave fond memories into the future. We look forward to seeing you again in Latin America with us.
You are VIP's!!
Jason.

Peru with Aspiring Adventures
Peru | Nov 6 - Nov 13, 2022

Kathy
Kathy T.
Palm Springs, CA | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022

Patty and her team at Aspiring Adventures in Peru took care of every detail for our 9-day journey. From airport transportation to our guide/driver team of Aldo and Paul (a.k.a Paul-do), we were shown the incredible history of the Inca civilization through hiking, climbing, and food. Aldo encouraged us to keep climbing to the very top of Waynupicchu, and we're so glad that we did. What an amazing accomplishment and view!

Local specialist: Aspiring Adventures
Aspiring
Aspiring Adventures
Local specialist in Cusco, Peru | Replied on Nov 29, 2022

Hi Kathy,
We're happy to see that you had an excellent time in Peru. We will share your feedback with the tema! Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to share another adventure with you someday :)

Best

Patty

An amazing Nepal experience!!!
Nepal | Nov 6 - Nov 13, 2022

Joan
Joan P.
Spain | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022
My trip to Nepal was great.
Sherpa Ngima was all the time ofering me all I needed douring my stay there. He was very friendly and profesional. He's a reliably person. All his tourus guides and drivers were exelent too.
Pemba, my sherpa douring my trekking from Lukla to Namche Bazaar and back to Lukla was great, we made a good team together, he's a trustworthy man, and even more importantly a very good person. I learned a lot about your whanderful country and people. It was a... Read more

My trip to Nepal was great.
Sherpa Ngima was all the time ofering me all I needed douring my stay there. He was very friendly and profesional. He's a reliably person. All his tourus guides and drivers were exelent too.

Pemba, my sherpa douring my trekking from Lukla to Namche Bazaar and back to Lukla was great, we made a good team together, he's a trustworthy man, and even more importantly a very good person.

I learned a lot about your whanderful country and people. It was a pleasure for me to be able to share those incredible moments with all of you!!!

Activity Reviews
Fly from Rammechap to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Fly from Rammechap to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Phakding
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Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar

The Himalayan views were the best!

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Trek from Namche to Lukla
Trek from Namche to Lukla
Nepal

The landscape couldn't be better. What a an amazing place! Pemba, my sherpa douring my trek was great, we made a good team together, he's a trustworthy man, and even more importantly a very good person.

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Free Day and Evening Trek Briefing
Free Day and Evening Trek Briefing
Kathmandu
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Trek from Phakding to Namche
Trek from Phakding to Namche
Namche Bazaar

The landscape couldn't be better. What a an amazing place! Pemba, my sherpa douring my trek was great, we made a good team together, he's a trustworthy man, and even more importantly a very good person.

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Local specialist: Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Ngima
Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Nov 22, 2022

Hi Joan P.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Glad to hear that you had a memorable trip and that you are happy with the services provided by our staff. I hope you see you again for your next adventure soon. :)

Best regards,
Ngima ( NMMT family)

Amazing Iceland self-drive
Iceland | Oct 23 - Oct 30, 2022

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Daniel C.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022
Trip was amazing! Eva did a great job scheduling out all the activities for each day…never felt rushed on any day and each day had the perfect amount of activities. It was a great mixture of active, fun, and more leisurely things to do. Each excursion went off without a hitch and it was a great time! Read more

Trip was amazing! Eva did a great job scheduling out all the activities for each day…never felt rushed on any day and each day had the perfect amount of activities. It was a great mixture of active, fun, and more leisurely things to do. Each excursion went off without a hitch and it was a great time!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Reykjavík Saga
Reykjavík
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Hótel Kría
Vík
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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir
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Stracta Hotel
Hella
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Alda Hotel Reykjavík
Reykjavík
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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur
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Activity Reviews
Lava Tunnel Tour
Lava Tunnel Tour
Iceland
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Djupalonsandur Black Sand Beach
Djupalonsandur Black Sand Beach
Iceland
Zodiac Boat tour
Zodiac Boat tour
Iceland
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Cliffside walk at Arnarstapi
Cliffside walk at Arnarstapi
Iceland
Reykjavík Culture and Food Walk Tour
Reykjavík Culture and Food Walk Tour
Reykjavík
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Langjokull glacier snowmobiling
Langjokull glacier snowmobiling
Iceland
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Ice Cave Expedition
Ice Cave Expedition
Iceland
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Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland
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Black Sand Diamond Beach
Black Sand Diamond Beach
Iceland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Iceland
Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs
Gerðuberg Basalt Cliffs
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Explore the Lóndrangar lava formations
Explore the Lóndrangar lava formations
Iceland
Local specialist: Eva Sigurðardóttir

Milton was our guide and he was always attent...
Ecuador | Nov 12 - Nov 19, 2022

Andrea
Andrea R.
Baltimore, MD | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022
Milton was our guide and he was always attentive, informative , and patient. Was an absolute pleasure to be around and always made us feel comfortable i cannot praise this guide enough he really is an amazing human being who is passionate about his work and gives beyond what is expected. We visited quito, quotopaxi and banos. We were a group of three with different tastes but we absolutely loved every place and every single activity. My personal favorite (if i had to choose) was the middle of... Read more

Milton was our guide and he was always attentive, informative , and patient. Was an absolute pleasure to be around and always made us feel comfortable i cannot praise this guide enough he really is an amazing human being who is passionate about his work and gives beyond what is expected. We visited quito, quotopaxi and banos. We were a group of three with different tastes but we absolutely loved every place and every single activity. My personal favorite (if i had to choose) was the middle of the earth( the real one) and the huge swing in banos and the hot springs and pavilion del diablo and the canyoning.

Hotel Reviews
Isla de Baños
Baños
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Vieja Cuba
Quito
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Breakfast
Activity Reviews
Quito City Tour
Quito City Tour
Ecuador
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Visit the "Middle of the World"
Visit the "Middle of the World"
Ecuador
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Food
Salsa de aji was the best here
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Canyoning in Baños
Canyoning in Baños
Baños
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Ride the Cable Car to Pichincha Volcano
Ride the Cable Car to Pichincha Volcano
Quito
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Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños
Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños
Baños
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Visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, Transfer to Baños
Visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, Transfer to Baños
Ecuador
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Explore Cotopaxi National Park
Explore Cotopaxi National Park
Ecuador
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Quito Cooking Class
Quito Cooking Class
Ecuador
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Local specialist: Linda Schulz
Linda
Linda Schulz
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Nov 21, 2022

Hi Andrea,

I am very happy to hear that the three of you have enjoyed your time here in Ecuador! I will forward your excellent review to Milton, he will also be very happy to hear that you liked the places you visited and the activities you participated in.
I hope that one day you can come back and discover more regions of Ecuador!

All the best for you, Rozzey, and Katherine,
Linda

Amazing trip to Morocco
Morocco | Nov 12 - Nov 18, 2022

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Avi K.
Melville, NY | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022
We just came back for amazing trip in morocco. We had a great and wonderful time in morocco. We visited all the important and key cities in areas. We had Karim our guide and Driver for the entire trip. We also had local excellent guides in the different cities. Working with Abdel and Karim was Absolutely amazing and easy communication via email or WhatsApp. Karim Our guide for the trip was absolutely amazing great communication an excellent English. The Mercedes van we had was very... Read more

We just came back for amazing trip in morocco. We had a great and wonderful time in morocco. We visited all the important and key cities in areas. We had Karim our guide and Driver for the entire trip. We also had local excellent guides in the different cities. Working with Abdel and Karim was Absolutely amazing and easy communication via email or WhatsApp. Karim Our guide for the trip was absolutely amazing great communication an excellent English. The Mercedes van we had was very comfortable and was clean daily. Thanks Karim

Hotel Review
Kasbah Titrit
Ait Ben Haddou

Run down hotel. No outdoors. No one speak English. Needs major renovation

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Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Nov 21, 2022

Hi Avi,

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating, it's highly appreciated.

We are thrilled that you had an amazing time in the magic kingdom of Morocco and found our service to be remarkable, accommodating, and friendly. It really makes our day to hear such valuable feedback from you and learn that your journey was a memorable one with your driver Karim. Our team will be happy to hear such a great and positive review.

Looking forward to having you again in our country:)

Best Wishes,
Abdel

A wonderful Mayan journey
Mexico | Nov 11 - Nov 19, 2022

Vicki
Vicki D.
Quincy, IL | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022
Our Mayan trip was wonderful. Our guide, Joyce Guia was so knowledgeable and accommodated our need to move a little slower and take breaks. He could also answer our questions about the current culture, flora and fauna. Seeing Palenque and The famous Bonampak murals were a highlight as well as the Olmec sculptures in Villahermosa. Read more

Our Mayan trip was wonderful. Our guide, Joyce Guia was so knowledgeable and accommodated our need to move a little slower and take breaks. He could also answer our questions about the current culture, flora and fauna. Seeing Palenque and The famous Bonampak murals were a highlight as well as the Olmec sculptures in Villahermosa.

Hotel Review
Hotel La Aldea del Halach Huinic
Palenque

The plants were beautiful on the grounds, the restaurant had good food, the pool was lovely and we tried a massage at the spa.

Authenticity & Character
The local food
Location
The tropical plants
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Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean and pretty
Activity Reviews
Visit to Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Visit to Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Villahermosa

Amazing artifacts that should not be missed if you are interested in archeology.

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Accommodated our needs
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Joyce Guia was fabulous
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Ancient Mayan Cities of Yaxchilan & Bonampak
Ancient Mayan Cities of Yaxchilan & Bonampak
Mexico

While it is an effort to get to these sites, it is worth it. The murals at Bonampak are amazing and should not be missed.

Local specialist: Leslie Pérez

Colombia Round 2
Colombia | Nov 3 - Nov 17, 2022

Carly
Carly M.
Columbia, MD | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2022
This is my 4th time using KimKim and second time with the wonderful team in Colombia! Margoth, Felipe and their team, once again, made sure I had a remarkable time as a solo traveler in this beautiful country. I always say I shouldn’t have gone with Colombia for my first trip out of the country, because it’s going to be tough to live up to it!
This second time around was no different! I visited Cartagena, Medellin and Santa Marta this time. It was the best birthday of my life! I plan to...
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This is my 4th time using KimKim and second time with the wonderful team in Colombia! Margoth, Felipe and their team, once again, made sure I had a remarkable time as a solo traveler in this beautiful country. I always say I shouldn’t have gone with Colombia for my first trip out of the country, because it’s going to be tough to live up to it!
This second time around was no different! I visited Cartagena, Medellin and Santa Marta this time. It was the best birthday of my life! I plan to keep visiting each year for my birthday, and I feel it’s only going to keep getting better!
If you haven’t made Colombia a stop on your list, you absolutely must!
Thanks again to Aracanto and the wonderful people of Colombia for welcoming me to your home with such warmth and gratitude.
Until we meet again, mi amor!

Hotel Reviews
The Click Clack Hotel Medellín
Medellín

Beautiful place, perfect loctation and a wonderful staff!

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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

Such a cool place! Gorgeous rooftop and the rooms are beautiful.

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Right in the heart of the walled city and close to everything
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AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
Santa Marta, Magdalena
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Activity Reviews
Dancing Class
Dancing Class
Cartagena

Ruben was awesome!

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Dinner Reservation at Alma
Dinner Reservation at Alma
Cartagena
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Dinner Reservation at Alambique
Dinner Reservation at Alambique
Medellín

Wish they had an updated location on google maps, but otherwise, great food and beautiful ambiance

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City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
Medellín

Incredible!!!! Juan Carlos was amazing

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Juan Carlos and Jorge! Great guys!
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Flower Experience in Santa Elena
Flower Experience in Santa Elena
Medellín

Beautiful people, so kind and welcoming

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Guatape and El Peñol Tour & Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Guatape and El Peñol Tour & Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Colombia

Unforgettable experience. A mudslide blocking the route to get there had almost ruined my chances of seeing this landmark! But the team was able to make quick adjustments to assure i get to experience it!

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Tayrona National Park Tour and Hike
Tayrona National Park Tour and Hike
Colombia

What can I even say… the most beautiful place ever

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My guide was amazing!
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Minca Tour and Coffee Farm
Minca Tour and Coffee Farm
Colombia
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Dinner Reservation at Mar de Las Antillas
Dinner Reservation at Mar de Las Antillas
Cartagena

Freddy, the manager is unforgettable. Truly made me feel like Cartagena is home.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
They sang me happy birthday with the live band!!
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Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Colombia

Sooooooooo serene and beautiful.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was incredible
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Dinner Reservation at Marea
Dinner Reservation at Marea
Cartagena
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Gorgeous location!
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Dinner Reservation at Andres Carne de Res
Dinner Reservation at Andres Carne de Res
Cartagena

The pirate!! They sang me happy birthday once again!

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Suggested Dinner at Crepes & Waffles
Suggested Dinner at Crepes & Waffles
Cartagena
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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Nov 20, 2022
Hola Querida Carly, it has been a pleasure having you again in Colombia and thank you so much for visiting us again and promoting our country! On behalf of our team and everyone you met, Muchas Gracias for making us a part of your Colombian experience, and we look forward to having you in Colombia again, and helping you plan a trip with Bogota, The Amazon rainforest and colonial towns and anything else you want to see! It is always very nice for us to see how much you enjoy Colombia, and to... Read more

Hola Querida Carly, it has been a pleasure having you again in Colombia and thank you so much for visiting us again and promoting our country! On behalf of our team and everyone you met, Muchas Gracias for making us a part of your Colombian experience, and we look forward to having you in Colombia again, and helping you plan a trip with Bogota, The Amazon rainforest and colonial towns and anything else you want to see! It is always very nice for us to see how much you enjoy Colombia, and to see how positive you are and what an amazing attitude you always have :) Hasta pronto amiga! Un abrazo, Margoth

Robbie is THE BEST - Book Today
Croatia | Nov 6 - Nov 11, 2022

Paul
Paul A.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2022
So I was very nervous to tour Croatia by myself and as a travel agent, I know how important it is to have someone who invest in knowing what type of tour works best for you. Robi was that person for me. Working online, we crafted the perfect tour, understanding what highlights and I wanted to see but also providing additional suggestions. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about Croatia but at the same time provided space for me to just enjoy the views, relax, and know that I was in good hands. I... Read more

So I was very nervous to tour Croatia by myself and as a travel agent, I know how important it is to have someone who invest in knowing what type of tour works best for you. Robi was that person for me. Working online, we crafted the perfect tour, understanding what highlights and I wanted to see but also providing additional suggestions. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about Croatia but at the same time provided space for me to just enjoy the views, relax, and know that I was in good hands. I will be referring all my clients and him and encourage each of you to book with Robi!

Hotel Reviews
Cornaro Hotel
Split

Fantastic food, great views, great location

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Scalini palace
Dubrovnik

Amazing location and the views are just incredible!!

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Nov 21, 2022

Hi Paul,

thank you for your kind words, much appreciated!

I am very happy to hear you had a good time, and that I was able to help design and execute the trip you wished for!
Hope Croatia will stay in good memory and to see you again one day!

Sending many regards from Croatia!

Best

Robi

This trip was an absolute blast and made so e...
Ecuador | Mar 25 - Apr 1, 2022

Kathleen
Kathleen W.
Smyrna, GA | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2022
This trip was an absolute blast and made so easy to plan with Daniel's help! It was really neat that we got to meet him upon arrival too :). Everything was exactly as advertised and having our own guide/transportation the whole time was a HUGE plus. Our guides were very knowledgeable and awesome as being flexible if we wanted to try something else. We got to do so many awesome things and it was all fairly affordable - great quality all around. We especially liked our hotel in Quito that... Read more

This trip was an absolute blast and made so easy to plan with Daniel's help! It was really neat that we got to meet him upon arrival too :).

Everything was exactly as advertised and having our own guide/transportation the whole time was a HUGE plus. Our guides were very knowledgeable and awesome as being flexible if we wanted to try something else. We got to do so many awesome things and it was all fairly affordable - great quality all around. We especially liked our hotel in Quito that was really like a cute B&B. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was awesome with recommendations.

I would 100% recommend KimKim for travel trips and I'm currently working on planning my next trip with them!

Hotel Reviews
Kitu Hotel
Quito

This was such a neat experience! They had yummy breakfast and it was nice to know that it would all be ready for you. The staff was also incredibly helpful with any questions we had and they provided amazing recommendations.

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Isla de Baños
Baños
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Cuello de Luna Mountain Lodge
El Chasqui - Pastocalle

This hotel is definitely tucked away - which is normally great and relaxing. We were the only ones staying at the hotel so we had the chance to scare ourselves and each other a little bit :P. The rooms were nice and having the heated blankets was a big plus too! I liked the common area with the sunken in bench seating area. We had a very nice relaxing evening hanging by the fire and just visiting with each other.

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Activity Reviews
Visit Baños & Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
Visit Baños & Pailón del Diablo Waterfall
Baños

I really liked Banos a lot! We got to explore the city one night and had a good time dancing and went to the best hole in the wall restaurant. The waterfall was also VERY impressive

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Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest
Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest
Quito

This was so neat with the trolleys going across the rainforrest! it was beautiful and really cool to see the waterfalls and mountains.

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Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Ecuador

This spot was an incredible sight! It was definitely a HIKE. Originally we were going to take the burros back up the mountain after hiking down.....mine freaked out and I was thrown off. It didn't seem like the guides had the best handle on the animals. So I ended up hiking back up the mountain...it is STEEP! It's not undoable but it was definitely a trek and you'll need at least 1.5 hrs (and we were really trying to move fast up the hill to meet our friends who's burros didn't freak out). Besides all that drama the Lagoon is extraordinary and the pictures don't do it justice. 1000% recommend seeing it.

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We didn't really eat food at this location
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Local specialist: Daniel Larrea

Rene's welcoming smile at the airport made us...
Nicaragua | Nov 4 - Nov 12, 2022

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Birungi J.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2022
Rene's welcoming smile at the airport made us feel at home immediately. He's really welcoming,the drivers were always on time. In Leon thanks to Freddie our guide Marcos and the driver. The hotels Reyna arranged our trip beyond our expectations. Granada the driver always on time with Rene. A big hug and thanks to kimkim. We are really grateful kimkim is for real so organized everything was. Read more

Rene's welcoming smile at the airport made us feel at home immediately. He's really welcoming,the drivers were always on time. In Leon thanks to Freddie our guide Marcos and the driver. The hotels Reyna arranged our trip beyond our expectations. Granada the driver always on time with Rene. A big hug and thanks to kimkim. We are really grateful kimkim is for real so organized everything was.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel El Convento
León

It is was great

Authenticity & Character
Everything
Location
It's accessibility to all amenities
Staff
We could communicate to all staff members since they were speaking English and they were ever happy and smiling
Cleanliness & Comfort
Their rooms were fantastic
Hotel Plaza Colon
Granada

They were smart and organized.

Authenticity & Character
Everything
Location
Close to all amenities and markets.
Staff
Woooow so jolly happy welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything there
Activity Reviews
León - Juan Venado Island Motorboat Tour
León - Juan Venado Island Motorboat Tour
León

Freddie showed us things we hadn't seen in our lives. First when we were going to the boat we walked a distance but to come back the place we passed when walking,we came back when we were passing seated in the boat. We saw the mangroves it was our first time,we saw different species of birds we also visited the place where tortoises are hatched thanks to our boat captain he was so loving and helped alot in showing us new things.every on the boat was aiming at making us happy. Thanks to Vapues tours and Reyna plus Sandra please

Quality of Experience
All
Food
Good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Those people are wonderful we are black people but we never felt out of place. They are so great
Transport
Ever on time, they drive with care everything was great
Leon - City Walking Tour
Leon - City Walking Tour
León

It was hot but Freddie gave us time we met people he showed us around he's really a great person. We also visited the art museum thanks to Freddie and Reyna kimkim and vapues tours. Vapues tours staff are so organized I love their uniforms,and transport.the cars are so smart.

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Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They're the best
Transport
Number one
Masaya Volcano - Lava Night Tour
Masaya Volcano - Lava Night Tour
Granada

It was great thanks to Rene and the driver. Rene taught us alot by the time we reached the volcano you could think we knew everything

Quality of Experience
Everything was good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They're number one
Transport
Fantastic ever on time
Granada - Las Isletas Boat Tour
Granada - Las Isletas Boat Tour
Granada
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Food
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Local specialist: Reyna Ulloa
Reyna
Reyna Ulloa
Local specialist in Managua | Replied on Nov 21, 2022

Hi dear Birungi,

Thank you for letting us know our services were according to your expectations. Our kind staff were happy to welcome and assist you during your stay.

We´re so glad you really enjoyed your visit to our beautiful country!
A pleasure to assist you,

Warm regards,

A first trip to VietNam, made amazing by KimKim
Vietnam | Nov 6 - Nov 11, 2022

joyce
joyce h.
Norwood, OH | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022

We enjoyed our hotels and guides very much. Every guide and driver was timely, which can be a real worry when you are traveling in a country where you don't speak the language. The hotels were nicer than we anticipated, particularly the Myst in Ho Chi Minh. The cruise in HaLong was alot of fun and worth the time it took (we only had 4 days in VietNam). The only part of our trip I wouldn't recommend was the Mekong delta trip. We felt it was took too long to reach the starting destination and lasted too long.
Otherwise, would use KimKim again to plan future trips.

Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Nov 19, 2022

Dear Joyce,
Thank you so much for leaving us such a detailed review. We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your trip. Thank s again for your choosing us for this trip to Vietnam! I hope to see you on the next holiday to South-East Asia.

Best regards,
Long

Wonderful trip to Chile
Chile | Nov 8 - Nov 17, 2022

Fang
Fang L.
Lake Zurich, IL | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
We had a great time in Chile thanks to the itinerary created by Lorena. The transfers were punctual, the hotels selected were either unique (has something special to offer) or well beyond being comfortable, the tours were satisfactory and sometimes exceeded expectations. Lorena had been responsive and quick in addressing our concerns during the trip. We could not be happier with her supports. As a result, we fell in love with Chile and friendly Chilean people. Read more

We had a great time in Chile thanks to the itinerary created by Lorena. The transfers were punctual, the hotels selected were either unique (has something special to offer) or well beyond being comfortable, the tours were satisfactory and sometimes exceeded expectations. Lorena had been responsive and quick in addressing our concerns during the trip. We could not be happier with her supports. As a result, we fell in love with Chile and friendly Chilean people.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel José Nogueira
Punta Arenas

Happy to be in a historical building.

Authenticity & Character
The location.
Location
Enjoyed the great view.
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable
Weskar Lodge
Puerto Natales

Enjoyed the great view

Authenticity & Character
Comfortable
Location
Great location
Staff
Amazingly friendly and flexible; offered early breakfast every day.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable
Kau Yatun Hotel Boutique & Estancia
El Calafate

Amazing environment!

Authenticity & Character
Spacious and beautiful
Location
Convenient location
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and beyond comfortable
Renaissance Santiago Hotel
Santiago

Had the best breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Amazing
Location
Convenient
Staff
Friendly and flexible
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beyond comfortable, love it!
Activity Reviews
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Chile

Love it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Surroundings
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Surroundings
Chile

Happy with the tour, enjoyed the lunch and the great view.

Quality of Experience
Great
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly
Transport
Base Torres Hike
Base Torres Hike
Chile

Although not being able to do it due to the strike, the alternative two short hikes largely compensated the loss. We enjoyed the trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trekking and Condor Watching
Trekking and Condor Watching
Puerto Natales

Love the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina
Explore Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina
Puerto Natales

A little rushed but we were awestruck, well worth the long commute.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San José Volcano & Andes Mountains
San José Volcano & Andes Mountains
Santiago

Embraced by Andes mountains, incredible!

Quality of Experience
Food
Delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Love the tour guides.
Transport
Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Nov 19, 2022

Dear Fang,
It was my absolute pleasure to organize and provide support for this beautiful adventure in Chile for you, Min and your husbands. I am so happy all went well and you enjoyed it. I hope you keep traveling the world. You know where to find me if you miss Chilean food/people/nature.
Best,
Lorena

Pintxos, Basilicas, and Pilota - Oh My!
Spain | Oct 12 - Oct 23, 2022

Joel
Joel S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Very satisfying experience with our specialist Marta. She made sure to understand our goals and wishes for the trip, and was very accommodating in assisting us in fine tuning the itinerary so that we got the most of the trip. We were so happy with kimkim’s process that we’ve already scheduled another trip with them! Moreover, we have recommended kimkim to friends, and will continue to do so. The kimkim process was simple yet thorough, and working with Marta was rewarding. We enjoyed the... Read more

Very satisfying experience with our specialist Marta. She made sure to understand our goals and wishes for the trip, and was very accommodating in assisting us in fine tuning the itinerary so that we got the most of the trip. We were so happy with kimkim’s process that we’ve already scheduled another trip with them! Moreover, we have recommended kimkim to friends, and will continue to do so.

The kimkim process was simple yet thorough, and working with Marta was rewarding. We enjoyed the flexibility of being given suggestions, then identifying which components of the itinerary were most appealing. She helped us pick activities we might not have thought of on our own, and was great to communicate with during our time in country. If we had planned the entire trip ourselves, the amount of choices about what to do and where to stay would have been overwhelming. Using Marta, Espiritu, and kimkim, we had an excellent set of experiences and will look back fondly on this trip for many years to come.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel España Ramblas
Barcelona

The hotel itself is stunning in its preservation of historical detail. The beds and pillows were very good, supportive and comfortable without being too soft or too firm. The modern sinks and faucets can be a challenge, depending on your room. The auto shutoff was an irritant regardless. Breakfast was excellent, and in an absolutely beautiful space. The staff were attentive, but not oppressive, and seemed truly happy to be of service. One criticism would be the difficulty of vehicles getting to the hotel entrance -- taxis had the proper transponders to lower the bollards to access the street, while private drivers did not.

Authenticity & Character
One of the oldest hotels in Barcelona, and tastefully updated rooms without losing old world charm in the common areas.
Location
Central without being obnoxiously loud.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfort and style.
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
Zaragoza

This hotel was in a *perfect* location for exploring Old Town Zaragoza, enjoying views over the river (sunrises, sunsets, and fireworks at the close of the Festival de Pilar), and gave easy access to shopping, dining, transit, and major attractions. While the building lacked the historical appeal of other accommodations, the room itself was extremely comfortable, well appointed, and clean. We ate one dinner and two breakfasts at the hotel restaurant; the meals were good, but did not stand out as exceptional when compared to virtually any other meals we enjoyed in Spain. The staff were capable and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Authenticity and character are not what NH is known for. The hotel was nice.
Location
Perfect central location.
Staff
No problems to report. Bartender was friendly. Front desk staff were helpful. Breakfast staff was adequate, friendly but not always attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and very comfortable.
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao
Bilbao, Bizkaia

Our room was large, the staff were helpful and professional and friendly, and the breakfast offerings were superior in both quality and variety. This hotel is in an excellent location and is of very high quality.

Location
Easy access to the metro and in a very walkable area.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Soro
Donostia - San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)

This felt like a private villa, which it used to be. The staff were impeccable and our room was lovely. The grounds and meals were also above-par.

Authenticity & Character
Location
This is not the closest location for people who want to be walking to the beach all the time or who require restaurants and shops directly across the street. We found it easy enough to walk 15 minutes into the heart of the city, and we were less than 10 minutes from plenty of dining and drinking establishments. Taxis had no problem finding it, and we felt completely safe exploring on foot from here.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Daniel (Dani) was knowledgeable and a joy to spend our time with. He patiently answered our questions and enthusiastically shared stories of the history and culture we were seeing. Exploring the Gothic Quarter with him was a true joy, and his insider knowledge of La Sagrada Familia was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Day Trip to Montserrat & Penedès Region Wine Tasting
Barcelona

Montserrat is worth visiting, especially the museum there. Standing outside the church and waiting to see if you can get inside for a singing performance is not worth it. We strongly recommend spending that time in the museum or riding the funicular or pursuing some other interests. The museum is outstanding, as are the views from the top of the funicular. The quality of your guide will strongly influence your enjoyment of this experience. The winery stop was a lovely way to end the day.

Quality of Experience
Guests on this tour should not be pressured by their guide, but should be allowed to experience Montserrat in their own preferred manner.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had several misfortunes that day, and they were compounded by our guide, who did not seem terribly interested in giving us the best possible tour. We provided detailed feedback and half our tour cost was refunded, along with sincere apologies from our travel specialist. Lesson learned: a great guide makes a world of difference!
Transport
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

We rescheduled this tour in the city of Zaragoza, rather than in Barcelona. Our experience was mind-blowing and our guide was exceptional.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Privately Guided Visit of Zaragoza
Privately Guided Visit of Zaragoza
Spain

We didn't know until we arrived that we would be in Zaragoza for the last two days of the city's primary festival, the Festival de Pilar. This made the experience so much more special! Despite the huge crowds, our guide did a wonderful job of sharing with us her love of the city, its history, the two primary churches in the old town, and the nature of the festival itself. We would recommend this tour without hesitation!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
The Best of Pintxos Gastronomy Experience
Bilbao

The nature of this experience is likely to feel chaotic, especially when you have 10-12 people and half of them have some form of dietary restriction. Having said that, the foods we sampled were incredible and our guide did an impressive job of ensuring that everyone would have something to sample at each of the many stops we made. We had a lot of fun and were glad we had this tour on our itinerary.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking Gorbeia Mountain
Hiking Gorbeia Mountain
Bilbao

Our day changed up a bit, so that instead of simply hiking, we also got to forage for mushrooms, visit a small chapel and beautiful overlook, and enjoy some time driving in the area and visiting multiple forests. This was necessitated when one member of our party was unable to safely complete the hike, and our guide was simple wonderful about falling back on an alternate itinerary for us. This area was stunning in every way, and completely worth visiting no matter which activities you choose.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Diego was, hands down, the best guide either of us has had. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Transport
Modern, clean, and comfortable van.
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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coastal Route
Spain

Between Bilbao and San Sebastián, you can choose to go by bus, taxi, or private guide. Going on a highway may be fast and efficient, but it doesn't give any context to the area. By hiring a private guide, we got to stop in numerous small towns, including Guernica, where we visited the site of the Basque council's seat of government. We took short hikes, saw sites and sights all along the coast, enjoyed an excellent lunch in the town where Balenciaga is from, and learned SO MUCH about the history of the area, the Basque people, the cultural traditions, the landscape and geography, and what keeps these small seaside communities thriving today.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Diego can't be beat.
Transport
E-Bike Guided Visit of San Sebastian
E-Bike Guided Visit of San Sebastian
San Sebastián

What a fantastic way to get to see more of San Sebastián than just the beach and central area! We stopped in several areas, learned about the town and the architecture, the university, the local sports, the history of royalty visiting the area, and even got to stop and play a tiny bit of Basque handball! Very cool, lots of fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Nov 18, 2022

Hi Joel, thank you for taking the time to submit the review. It was a pleasure to organize this trip for you and Natalie, and I am thrilled that you had a great time exploring the must-sees and other hidden spots in our beloved country. If you consider a trip to Portugal or Spain in the future, let me know and I will be happy to help. Have fun on your new adventure! Best, Marta

Emanuela was so very helpful and accommodating ....
Iceland | Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2022

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Laurie A.
Beckley, WV | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Emanuela was very helpful and accommodating . She provided us with the perfect itinerary, capturing as much as possible of sites and experiences that mattered most to us. She was able to make adjustments as our travel plans changed and was extremely helpful when we were faced with an unexpected Icelandic storm, throwing everyone into a state of emergency, and causing our Zodiak iceberg tour to be cancelled. She urged us to leave the area quickly and found us new accommodations further... Read more

Emanuela was very helpful and accommodating . She provided us with the perfect itinerary, capturing as much as possible of sites and experiences that mattered most to us. She was able to make adjustments as our travel plans changed and was extremely helpful when we were faced with an unexpected Icelandic storm, throwing everyone into a state of emergency, and causing our Zodiak iceberg tour to be cancelled. She urged us to leave the area quickly and found us new accommodations further South. The next morning the ring road was closed from our new location northward. We would have been trapped without her assistance. Instead, we had 2 more very lovely days to explore Vik and surrounding area with plenty of time to regroup in Reykjavik before heading home. Though we enjoyed all of Iceland, our favorite place was Seydisfjordur, where we stayed with Hotel Aldan (Highly recommend them). We loved our room in the Old Bank and they served the best breakfast of our entire trip. This is also where we finally witnessed the Northern Lights' splendor. Shout out to Martin (works with Anton) - our guide on our Northern Lights tour in Lake Myvatn, who taught us a lot about how to look for them and, though we did not see them that night, I credit him with teaching us how to find them the next.

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Nov 20, 2022

Dear Laurie,
thank you so much for this beautiful note and your kind words. It was lovely to be in touch with you since the beginning of your planning and, indeed, what an adventure you got when the storm hit South Iceland! Luckily we managed to make it work and you could enjoy the rest of the trip without issues.

Thanks again for having booked your trip with me and I hope to have back here again one day.

All the best,
Emanuela

First but not last kimkim trip!
Greece | Nov 6 - Nov 15, 2022

Erica
Erica H.
Rochester, NY | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
This was my first, but not last, time using kimkim! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our travel guide, Angela, put together the perfect itinerary for us (2 couples celebrating our 30th anniversaries) based on our feedback and coordinated every aspect of our travel experience, making it stress-free, while also filled with private tour experiences we never would have discovered on our own. Each transfer was perfectly timed and each tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and... Read more

This was my first, but not last, time using kimkim! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our travel guide, Angela, put together the perfect itinerary for us (2 couples celebrating our 30th anniversaries) based on our feedback and coordinated every aspect of our travel experience, making it stress-free, while also filled with private tour experiences we never would have discovered on our own. Each transfer was perfectly timed and each tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible to make our trip as personalized as we wanted it to be. When we hit snags along the way (which weren't many), Angela was right there to revise the itinerary. I'm usually the one to plan our trips, so it was a real treat for me to have someone else take that on and who better than someone who knows the country and can provide more than just a "tourist's" view. Thank you, Angela, and all the amazing tour guides who made our trip so special!

Hotel Review
xenodocheio Milos 5*
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Easily walkable to all major attractions, restaurants and shopping
Staff
Friendly, helpful and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were spacious, comfortable and well-equipped with wonderful products.
Activity Reviews
Delphi & Arachova full-day tour from Athens
Delphi & Arachova full-day tour from Athens
Greece

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable and easy to spend the day with. He also brought us to a wonderful lunch spot in Arachova that we will always remember!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
LS Catamaran Cruise ECNM
LS Catamaran Cruise ECNM
Santorini

A beautiful way to appreciate the island and have an incredibly relaxing afternoon. Food was unexpectedly delicious and staff was attentive and personable.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We guide you in the Past winter tour
We guide you in the Past winter tour
Greece

We almost had to miss this tour because of a flight change, but our travel advisor made it work and our tour guide made sure we saw as much as we could in our limited time. We were overwhelmed with the experience and so glad we didn't miss it. Could have spent more time at the excavation site and in the museum. Not to miss!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from East P9
Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from East P9
Greece

We had a wonderful tour guide (Roxi?) at the palace and then a completely customized tour with our guide, Aleksander, who showed us sights we never would have found on our own. He definitely made the day memorable and unique.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Nov 17, 2022

Geia sou, Erica!

I'm so happy you enjoyed your time here in Greece with us and I'm really glad that I was able to assist you with your trip planning and with the small snags along the way 😊

It was a true pleasure meeting you and helping you out.

I would love to assist you with your next trip to Greece planning and show you some other amazing spots of my country.

Until then, take care and always have fun!

My very best,
Angela

Trip of a Lifetime!
Portugal | Oct 29 - Nov 10, 2022

Athena
Athena N.
South Salt Lake, UT | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Bea was so patient and helpful in planning our trip to Portugal and Morocco! She checked in with us throughout the process and during the trip. The trip itself was incredible. All of the guides we had throughout the journey were fantastic, but particularly our two guides in Lisbon: Gisela Gouveia for our tour of the city and Paulo Pires for our day trip to Sintra. They were both so knowledgeable, kind, and fun. I would highly recommend them both to anyone who has never visited! During our... Read more

Bea was so patient and helpful in planning our trip to Portugal and Morocco! She checked in with us throughout the process and during the trip. The trip itself was incredible. All of the guides we had throughout the journey were fantastic, but particularly our two guides in Lisbon: Gisela Gouveia for our tour of the city and Paulo Pires for our day trip to Sintra. They were both so knowledgeable, kind, and fun. I would highly recommend them both to anyone who has never visited!

During our stay in Morocco, we had a designated guide/driver with us throughout the trip which was really nice for consistency. Our guide in Marrakesh, Hamid, was fantastic. I was so impressed with his knowledge and ability to help us understand Moroccan culture. He was very kind and helpful. We also had a really great guide in Chefchaouen, also named Hamid. This was my favorite city in Morocco and he really helped us see so much of it's beauty. Overall, just an amazing vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Palais Zahia
Old Medina, Tangier

I really loved this hotel--it's beautifully decorated and well cared for.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
We had booked a twin room and when we checked in there was only one bed but the staff was very kind and accommodating when we asked to switch to a twin room with two beds.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olissippo Castelo Hotel
Lisboa

We loved this hotel! On our way back through Lisbon before heading home, we ended up booking here again because we liked it so much. The staff was wonderful. We had some issues with lost luggage and they were so helpful in calling the airport to check on the status of our bags so we could go out and do some sightseeing. The rooms are lovely and it's a great location with a beautiful view of the city.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Chergui
Marrakech

This was probably my favorite hotel of the trip. It was in the middle of the medina so it was easy to walk to everything and the hotel itself is just gorgeous inside! I could have spent all day sitting in the courtyard.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Oum Palace Hotel & SPA
Casablanca

Pretty average hotel. It was fine for just one night stay but it was really loud because of the street noise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Kalaa
Rabat

Beautiful hotel. We only stayed one night but I would definitely go back.

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully decorated rooms and courtyard. Very clean.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
VANCII HOTEL
Chefchaouen

Really nice hotel--very clean and well taken care of. They have a beautiful rooftop deck where they serve breakfast and a lovely sitting area where you can see the entire town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was really close to everything. We could easily walk to restaurants and shops. The only downside was the street noise at night, which was really loud.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

This was one of my favorite days during the whole trip. Our guide, Paulo, was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. We really appreciated his good recommendations for food during our tour as well as other suggestions for food and sites to see in Lisbon. I really loved the visit to Pena Palace and the beautiful walk through the woods on the way back down.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver and guide, Paulo Pires, was fantastic!
Transport
Privately Guided Tour of Chefchaouen
Privately Guided Tour of Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen

This was my favorite city in Morocco, by far! I couldn't stop taking pictures! We had a really lovely guide, Hamid, who took us on a walking tour of the city. He led us up pretty high in the city so we could get a nice view of the whole area and led us down through all the shops. He was very patient as we stopped all the time to take pictures.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech
Marrakesh

Honestly, I was a little disappointed in this experience. We thought it was a sunrise hot air balloon ride but when we got to the area with the balloons they had already taken off with other passengers so we didn't get to watch the sunrise in the balloon. There was a lot of confusion about when we would get to take the balloon ride and, essentially, we spent almost an hour waiting around not knowing what was going on. After about an hour, our driver had us get back in the car and drive to another point to get in the balloon. The ride itself was nice but leading up to it was pretty disorganized and there was a lot of waiting around.

Quality of Experience
Organization and communication
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our driver was late picking us up so by the time we got to the balloon field the balloons had already taken off with other passengers. We missed seeing the sunrise in the balloon.
Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Beautiful drive and experience. We did a wine tasting and had the entire place to ourselves. We had a wonderful lunch and a scenic boat ride along the river.

Quality of Experience
Gorgeous area
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Nelson, was great!
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of Marrakech & Bahia Palace
Privately Guided Visit of Marrakech & Bahia Palace
Marrakesh

Overall, this was a really great tour. Our guide, Hamid, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Marrakech is an amazing city and we were able to see quite a bit in just a short time. The only criticism is that we were taken to two places (one that sells creams and perfumes and one that sells rugs) to basically sit for a sales pitch to buy things from these vendors. It was interesting to learn about how these things are made but this cut into our tour time significantly.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Lisbon is such a beautiful city! We really enjoyed our tour with our guide, Gisela Gouveia. She really helped us get acclimated to the city and taught us a lot about Lisbon in such a short time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was fantastic!
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Nov 18, 2022

Hi Athena! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your feedback, which I will make sure to forward to our team of local guides, who were very happy to show you around Portugal and Morocco! I'm so glad you had an amazing vacation and it was my pleasure to help you with this trip. Best regards, Bea.

Fabulous Honeymoon
Argentina | Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2022

Lauren
Lauren D.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Natalia was a fantastic coordinator for our trip. She was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. The KimKim team went above and beyond to make our trip memorable and made sure we always had information and never had to worry. Our guides were professional, kind, and were always amenable to tailoring to our preferences. With KimKim we were able to craft our trip to be exactly what we wanted and would absolutely use the company again. Read more

Natalia was a fantastic coordinator for our trip. She was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. The KimKim team went above and beyond to make our trip memorable and made sure we always had information and never had to worry. Our guides were professional, kind, and were always amenable to tailoring to our preferences. With KimKim we were able to craft our trip to be exactly what we wanted and would absolutely use the company again.

Hotel Reviews
Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Puerto Iguazú
Authenticity & Character
Location
Ecotourism in the middle of the rainforest was fantastic! The pool, drawbridges all helped create that atmosphere. We loved to watch the monkeys each morning.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Argentino Hotel
Mendoza
Authenticity & Character
Location
Very centrally located, loved being able to walk the square at night and found amazing food close by!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
There were heavy rains that exposed a leak in our room.
Amerian Park Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Authenticity & Character
Location
This was very close to the Galerria Pacifica which ended up being perfect for us to grab breakfast and use the ATM.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
One of the best breakfasts we had.
Activity Reviews
Dinner at Casa Coupage
Dinner at Casa Coupage
Buenos Aires

Extremely authentic Argentine family dining experience. Fantastic food and wine!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Iguazú Falls Great Adventure
Iguazú Falls Great Adventure
Puerto Iguazú

Such a unique experience to see the falls up close we would recommend this to everyone!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento
Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento
Buenos Aires

This was a very convenient and easy day trip from Buenos Aires that provided a great perspective of a unique area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aconcagua Landscapes
Aconcagua Landscapes
Mendoza

This was a fantastic trip to be able to get to hike around Aconcagua! We loved that on the way we had many breaks to stop at towns along the way, explore and have free time. The guide was extremely knowledgeable ! For us this was a hidden gem and other who enjoy the outdoors should absolutely do this!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Uco Valley Wine Country
Uco Valley Wine Country
Mendoza
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We did arrive late to one of the wineries so perhaps allowing a little more spacing between. Or having the guide let us know we are running late and we should leave.
Trek & Kayak in Potrerillos
Trek & Kayak in Potrerillos
Mendoza
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Brazilian Falls
Explore the Brazilian Falls
Puerto Iguazú

This a fantastic way to start your trip in Iguazu! Seeing the landscape view is breathtaking and helps put the Argentina side in perspective when you do it the next day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Northern Buenos Aires
Tour Northern Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour Southern Buenos Aires
Tour Southern Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

We loved doing this tour by car reaching many different neighborhoods like a personal hop on and hop off! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and left us time at each place to walk around and explore which we loved!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Natalia Canónico
Natalia
Natalia Canónico
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Nov 17, 2022

Hi Lauren,
I appreciate your time in posting this lovely review. Thank you for your kind words! 😊
It's very nice to read that you had a great honeymoon in Argentina and that all of the services provided were according to your expectations.
It was a pleasure for me to help you design this itinerary.
We will be delighted to welcome you again sometime!
All the best,
Natalia

Utah National Parks -Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands + Lake Powell and Grand Canyon
the United States | Oct 30 - Nov 13, 2022

Michelle
Michelle H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Leo was amazing in putting together a seamless and unforgettable national parks trip. He was super communicative and came up with a flexible plan that allowed us to get some remote work done during our time away as well, as he arranged unique weekend guided tours and self-guided hikes during the week. He understood our goals with hiking and came up with trail options that matched the technicality and difficulty level we were looking for. The guided tours were so much fun and we had really... Read more

Leo was amazing in putting together a seamless and unforgettable national parks trip. He was super communicative and came up with a flexible plan that allowed us to get some remote work done during our time away as well, as he arranged unique weekend guided tours and self-guided hikes during the week. He understood our goals with hiking and came up with trail options that matched the technicality and difficulty level we were looking for. The guided tours were so much fun and we had really interesting guides that we enjoyed hearing stories from about their personal lives and adventures- the mountain bike and kayak guides were super cool. The ATV tour was quite a thrill ride! Altogether, the trip was amazing, and we crossed off a major bucket list item of seeing the big 5 utah parks plus more (Grand Canyon + Lake powell)! And all of the hotels were perfect - many served breakfast, and they all had good wifi so the two of us were able to get work done remotely. We owe it Leo for the awesome memories we shared and beautiful sights we saw!

Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Nov 17, 2022

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for your great review and I'm very happy you guys had an amazing trip! The parks in Utah and Arizona are some of my favorite places in the world and I'm glad that you guys had a great experience visiting them.

Thank you for working with me on this trip. It was a pleasure for me to help you put it together and I look forward to organizing another adventure for you in the future!

Once again a superb experience planned by Rai...
Jordan | Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2022

Kristin
Kristin M.
Augusta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Once again a superb experience planned by Raisa. From start to finish every detail was taken care of. We were met at the airport, escorted through immigration and with ease. Or guide Ahmed was amazing. I had so much fun on this trip. I loved hiking in the Dana Biosphere, seeing Petra again and staying in the Bedouin camps. I look forward to my next visit to Jordan. Read more

Once again a superb experience planned by Raisa. From start to finish every detail was taken care of. We were met at the airport, escorted through immigration and with ease. Or guide Ahmed was amazing. I had so much fun on this trip. I loved hiking in the Dana Biosphere, seeing Petra again and staying in the Bedouin camps. I look forward to my next visit to Jordan.

Hotel Reviews
Aladdin Camp
Wadi Rum, Aqaba

This camp was so much fun. A special dinner, special excursion to go star gazing and a sunrise camel ride. I loved this camp!

Authenticity & Character
Very comfortable tents and seating around a fire for meals
Location
It was out in the Wadi Rum
Staff
Wonderful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable tents
Dana Guest House
Al Tafileh, Dana

Excellent spot overlooking the biosphere

Authenticity & Character
Loved the character
Location
In Dana a very old town
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Large and comfortable rooms
La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Amman

Fun hotel in Amman

Authenticity & Character
Each room is named after a musician
Location
Right in Amman
Staff
Very friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable
Local specialist: Raísa Jorge

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