Kimkim Trip Reviews

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An exceptional trip thank you Karim
Morocco | Jan 7 - Jan 13, 2023

Patrick
Patrick L.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
We had an exceptional experience in Morocco with Kim Kim and original travels, the tour company in Morocco. Our driver Karim was excellent: Karim was great company for 7 days, full of interesting information especially about Berber culture and history. Karim knew all the interesting villages and side-excursions to take us on, completely flexible and helpful with changes - and a relaxing safe driver. Fantastic thank you Karim, Mohamed and Saïd. Read more

We had an exceptional experience in Morocco with Kim Kim and original travels, the tour company in Morocco. Our driver Karim was excellent: Karim was great company for 7 days, full of interesting information especially about Berber culture and history. Karim knew all the interesting villages and side-excursions to take us on, completely flexible and helpful with changes - and a relaxing safe driver. Fantastic thank you Karim, Mohamed and Saïd.

Hotel Review
Caravane
Ouarzazate

A beautifully appointed hotel with wonderful team of staff, excellent food and lovely rooftop terrace with views of Ait BenHaddin. Sunset behind the mosque which also provides morning alarm call. Hotel is out of town so there are no shops etc nearby (if you want that then better stay in town), this is a luxury oasis of calm and comfort to relax in.

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We’ll appointed in French local style
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Views of ait benhaddou
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Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jan 13, 2023

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your 5-star review, it's highly appreciated.

We are so thrilled to learn that you had a great holiday in our fabulous country and you have enjoyed your trip to the fullest. Such compliments make our day and push us forward to keep providing our guests with top-notch services. I will pass on your positive feedback to our team and your driver Karim in particular.

Thanks again and looking forward to having you again in our country.

Best Wishes,
Mohamed

Sampling Norway
Norway | Dec 25 - Dec 31, 2022

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Linda T.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
The reindeer sled experience with the Sami guide was amazing. We also enjoyed the cruise in Tromso even though the northern lights did not cooperate. The food on the cruise was delicious and the guides were knowledgeable. Read more

The reindeer sled experience with the Sami guide was amazing. We also enjoyed the cruise in Tromso even though the northern lights did not cooperate. The food on the cruise was delicious and the guides were knowledgeable.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Bergen

Rooms and bathroom were large and comfortable. Breakfast buffet had many delicious options and the dinner we had in the hotel restaurant was very nice. The location near the harbor, shops, funicular train and restaurants was great - we were able to walk everywhere.

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Hotel Bristol
Oslo

I would stay here again for sure - it is a beautiful hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The location is great and we were able to walk to the Winter Wonderland one afternoon and to a movie theater one evening. It is also convenient to picking up the tram. The afternoon tea is first rate and their breakfast buffet was the best one we experienced. The rooms were perfectly appointed and the beds were super comfortable.

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Beautiful old building and very warm and cozy
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Radisson Blu Hotel
Tromsø

Very nice location in Tromso - walking distance to shops and restaurants, and the airport express bus has a stop across the street. Many of the tour groups pick up there.

Authenticity & Character
It is not charming because it is a newer hotel but it was nice.
Location
close to airport and shops and restaurants
Staff
Friendly and helpful in both the restaurant and front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was very clean but the rooms were hot and adjusting the thermostat did not help. We had to open a window to cool it down. Breakfast had many choices and was delicious.
Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Hunt by Bus
Northern Lights Hunt by Bus
Tromsø

While our guide was tenacious in trying to find the lights, nature did not cooperate. Still, it was a nice experience and we did get a photo with a glimmer of the lights.

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Reindeer Sledding & Sámi Culture Experience
Reindeer Sledding & Sámi Culture Experience
Tromsø

We loved the reindeer sled ride in the beautiful snow but hearing our Sami guide talk about her life and her reindeer was the best. We learned much about the Samis and the reindeer stew and other snacks, along with hot coffee and tea, was much appreciated after being outside for a while.

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Very nice bus transportation
Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Tromsø

Even though we did not see the northern lights due to clouds, we really enjoyed the experience. The boat was very nice and comfortable. The guides were knowledgeable and the three-course meal with glass of champagne was delicious. They also offered a bar with drinks for purchase.

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Alverstraumen winter cruise
Alverstraumen winter cruise
Bergen

The cruise itself was nice but the weather was not pleasant. This would be a wonderful cruise in warmer months. We met some nice people from other places and enjoyed speaking with them.

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Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Hi Linda!

Great to hear that you liked your winter holiday trip to Norway. Unfortunate, that the aurora didn't show up on the cruise, but great that you had an amazing time in the North nevertheless.

Wishing you all the best,
Krista

Honeymoon trip to South Africa
South Africa | Dec 29 - Jan 7, 2023

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Conor W.
Leesburg, VA | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Lucy was an incredible travel planner. We worked with her for over a year planning our honeymoon to South Africa. She was very supportive, responsive, and flexible with us throughout the entire process. Our in-country guide Craig Taljaardt from Capey Tours took our trip to a whole new level with his expert knowledge of the country and his over the top kindness to us. We spent a lot of time with Craig and his wife, Michelle, and they both were a pleasure. The highlights of our trip... Read more

Lucy was an incredible travel planner. We worked with her for over a year planning our honeymoon to South Africa. She was very supportive, responsive, and flexible with us throughout the entire process.

Our in-country guide Craig Taljaardt from Capey Tours took our trip to a whole new level with his expert knowledge of the country and his over the top kindness to us. We spent a lot of time with Craig and his wife, Michelle, and they both were a pleasure.

The highlights of our trip included a safari experience at the Kuzuko Lodge, Table Mountain in Cape Town, great white shark diving in Mossel Bay, kayaking in the Tsitsikamma National Park, and staying at La Terra de Luc in Franschhoek.

We would recommend kimkim and Capey Tours to anyone!

Hotel Review
Old Foundry Hotel
Cape Town
Local specialist: Lucy Berndt
Lucy
Lucy Berndt
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Jan 15, 2023

Wow Conor and Carly
Thank you so much for the beautiful review! I am just so pleased to hear you had an incredible honeymoon! It gives me a happy heart knowing that you now have memories you will cherish for a life time ❤️
Take care
Lucy

Yuliana was terrific! Highly recommend her.
Costa Rica | Jan 1 - Jan 11, 2023

Joy
Joy E.
Kirkwood, MO | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Yuliana was terrific! Highly recommend her. She pays great attention to detail and returns emails and phone calls promptly. A+ service. Read more

Yuliana was terrific! Highly recommend her. She pays great attention to detail and returns emails and phone calls promptly. A+ service.

Hotel Review
Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Tamarindo

Absolutely gorgeous hotel and absolutely gorgeous view of the ocean. Doesn’t get any better. Yes exceeded all expectations.

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Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 31, 2023

Hello Joy,
I hope you are well.

I am so happy you had a great time here.
It was my pleasure to assist you during this planning.

I hope you could visit Costa Rica in the future and could explore different destinations.

Best,
Yuliana

We love Norway!
Norway | Dec 26 - Jan 4, 2023

James
James L.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The dogsledding was a highlight of our trip. The Ice Hotel was a low point and I would not recommend it. The arrangements for getting from place to place were good with one exception. When we got off the ferry from Tromso to Svolvaer, no taxis were available and we had to walk with 4 suitcases over a mile in the snow to our hotel. To make matters worse, no directions to the hotel were provided. That should be easily fixed. With the exception of the... Read more

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The dogsledding was a highlight of our trip. The Ice Hotel was a low point and I would not recommend it. The arrangements for getting from place to place were good with one exception. When we got off the ferry from Tromso to Svolvaer, no taxis were available and we had to walk with 4 suitcases over a mile in the snow to our hotel. To make matters worse, no directions to the hotel were provided. That should be easily fixed.

With the exception of the Ice Hotel, accommodations were good. The Amerikalinjen in Oslo was a first class hotel which I would recommend if an extended stay in Oslo were being planned.

Our local specialist, Julia, was very knowledgeable, responsive to our in-trip inquiries and willing to make adjustments to the planned agenda.

Adjusting to the darkness was difficult but definitely outweighed by the delightful Norwegian people, almost all of whom spoke fluent English and were very helpful with directions. The Northern Lights were elusive but we did see them on more than one occasion. Just do not expect multiple dancing colors. You are far more likely to see streaks of green.

Hotel Review
Clarion Hotel the Edge
Tromsø

Good location. Good lobby bar. Decent breakfast buffet. Adequate accommodations. Friendly staff

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Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jan 13, 2023

Hi James, thanks a lot for giving us your feedback that is highly appreciated!
I am glad that you overall enjoyed the time in Norway, you had to wait long for this trip!

I wish you and the rest all the best!
Julia

Blown Away by Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Dec 29 - Jan 5, 2023

Artem
Artem Y.
Longmont, CO | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Overall, I was completely blown away by my family's trip to Costa Rica. I expected to see natural beauty and warm weather but the hospitality of the locals is why I’ll be coming back. Two examples. On our drive to Monteverde we got a bit lost and were trying to make a U-turn on a narrow, difficult part of road. A random guy riding past on his dirt bike stopped, got off his bike, paused incoming traffic, and helped guide us through the turn. Roads in Costa Rica were pretty terrible outside... Read more

Overall, I was completely blown away by my family's trip to Costa Rica. I expected to see natural beauty and warm weather but the hospitality of the locals is why I’ll be coming back.

Two examples. On our drive to Monteverde we got a bit lost and were trying to make a U-turn on a narrow, difficult part of road. A random guy riding past on his dirt bike stopped, got off his bike, paused incoming traffic, and helped guide us through the turn. Roads in Costa Rica were pretty terrible outside of San Jose but it’s not really a big deal. Drive with a puravida mindset and you’ll be perfectly fine. On another occasion, we stayed at Hotel Koora at Monteverde. The staff gave my 5 year old a really cool wooden Coati toy. They also loaded us up a bag of water and snacks after learning we were heading out on a road trip to Manuel Antonio. Amazing.

The food was incredible. Nothing fancy but everything is fresh and a lot of attention is paid to preparation regardless of where you eat from Soda’s to the 4 star hotels.

I traveled with my five year old. He loved the trip and especially any component with a beach or pool. The guided nature hikes are a bit tough on kids. Really cool when they get to see things but it can be hard for them to spot things in the dense jungle. For kids especially I recommend the night nature tours. We used ​​Sukia in Manuel Antonio and they were terrific. Kids love holding the spotlight and trying to find eyes in the dark.

I got the impression that Costa Rica has a very complicated economy... with a large social/word of mouth culture. I wouldn't recommend doing stuff without e.g. a professional tour guide. Socio, our guide with Endemic Birds, was incredibly knowledgeable and great at trying to keep the kids entertained.

Brian with Serendipity Adventures did an amazing job with getting our itinerary setup. Everything flowed seamlessly. Hotels exceeded expectations.

Hotel Review
Koora Hotel
Monteverde
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Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Thank you for your valuable feedback, Artem!

We are thrilled that your personalized travel plan has been a great experience for you and your family. We take great pride in our work, and our sincerest hope is that it helps each one of our clients accomplish their goals about the trip. Your feedback has demonstrated that it does, and we appreciate you letting us know.

I will be happy to assist you if you like to plan a second visit to our small but beautiful country :)

Pura Vida,
Bryan Leon,
Serendipity Adventures, Costa Rica

Thailand Honeymoon!
Thailand | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

Kelsey
Kelsey S.
Lindenwold, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Thailand was absolutely the highlight of our multi-country honeymoon experience. Every single day was unforgettable. The elephant sanctuary in Krabi is something I relive every day and need to go back to someday!! Railay Beach is absolutely breathtaking. It was such a cool experience riding up on the longtail boat! The Phi Phi Islands live up their expectation. And Patong was so much fun. Bangkok was a great way to end it! Seriously, best trip ever!!! Read more

Thailand was absolutely the highlight of our multi-country honeymoon experience. Every single day was unforgettable. The elephant sanctuary in Krabi is something I relive every day and need to go back to someday!! Railay Beach is absolutely breathtaking. It was such a cool experience riding up on the longtail boat! The Phi Phi Islands live up their expectation. And Patong was so much fun. Bangkok was a great way to end it! Seriously, best trip ever!!!

Hotel Reviews
Twin Lotus Resort and Spa
Ko Lanta
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Century Park Hotel
Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok
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Bhu Nga Thani Resort
Krabi

This hotel was everything. At first, after you ride up on the long tail boat, you don't know what to expect. But once you spend time on Railay, it exceeds expectations. It was a highlight of my trip. The surrounding areas and beaches are just incredible.

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Novotel Phuket Resort
Patong
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Activity Reviews
Bangkok bike tour 5 hours - Joint in tour
Bangkok bike tour 5 hours - Joint in tour
Bangkok

Great way to see parts of the city you would have never otherwise explored! And the boat rides were an added bonus!

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Speedboat Day Trip to the Phi Phi Islands
Speedboat Day Trip to the Phi Phi Islands
Phuket
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Phuket - Phang Nga Bay round trip with Jame Bond Island
Phuket - Phang Nga Bay round trip with Jame Bond Island
Phuket
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Full-Day 4 Islands  Tour by speed boat - Join in tour
Full-Day 4 Islands Tour by speed boat - Join in tour
Thailand
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Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour
Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour
Thailand

I will never forget this day for the rest of my life. The elephants are so warm and friendly. I just wanted to play with them all day. The mud bath is so fun! I cannot believe we got to bathe them. Best day ever!!!!

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Full Day Temple City, Grand Palace & Klong Tour
Full Day Temple City, Grand Palace & Klong Tour
Bangkok

Our guide, Tanny, was the best!!!! We loved her. She is so knowledgeable, fun, and the best person. She made the tour!!

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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 13, 2023

Hi Kelsey,
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I am so pleased to hear you had an incredible honeymoon! It gives me a happy heart knowing that you now have great memories you will cherish for a life time <3
Wish you all the best!
Hien

Cambodia Honeymoon
Cambodia | Dec 14 - Dec 18, 2022

Kelsey
Kelsey S.
Lindenwold, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Siem Reap was incredible! Angkor Wat is simply breathtaking. The mountain bike tour through the temple complex is the way to go. And sunrise is definitely worth the early wake-up call! Our tour guide for the week, Bun, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed him. And the hotel was beautiful! Read more

Siem Reap was incredible! Angkor Wat is simply breathtaking. The mountain bike tour through the temple complex is the way to go. And sunrise is definitely worth the early wake-up call! Our tour guide for the week, Bun, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed him. And the hotel was beautiful!

Hotel Review
The Aviary Hotel
Siem Reap

Gorgeous grounds and beautiful pool. Our room was huge! Staff was super friendly. Also great location. Perfect stay!

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Activity Reviews
Cycling the back roads of Angkor (full day)
Cycling the back roads of Angkor (full day)
Siem Reap

Biking the temple complex is definitely the way to go!

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Honeymoon Surprise, courtesy of kimkim
Honeymoon Surprise, courtesy of kimkim
Siem Reap

Thank you so much for the incredible dinner!!!

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Sunrise (and return to hotel for breakfast)
Sunrise (and return to hotel for breakfast)
Siem Reap
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 Half day cookery class
Half day cookery class
Siem Reap

The chef and his restaurant were incredible. This was a highlight of Siem Reap for sure!

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Apopo Landmine detecting rats
Apopo Landmine detecting rats
Siem Reap

Great learning experience!

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Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat B - open seating in the rear half of the middle seating area)
Siem Reap

The show and performers were super funny and friendly! Great show.

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Trekking at Phnom Kulen
Trekking at Phnom Kulen
Siem Reap
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Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Jan 13, 2023

Hi Kelsey,
Thanks for the glowing review! It was great to meet you and Jon during the honeymoon trip.
Lovely to hear all went so well and you appreciated the guide, hotel, biking through the Angkor complex etc etc! Keep up the beautiful Instagram work which I enjoyed watching. Not just Cambodia, but also Vietnam and Thailand!
Hope you can make it back one day and show you more of Cambodia.
Steve.

Indonesian Honeymoon!
Indonesia | Dec 28 - Jan 4, 2023

Kelsey
Kelsey S.
Lindenwold, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
My husband had the most amazing time in Indonesia. We got to go on so many different adventures! I will never forget the Ijen Volcano hike to the elusive blue flame. And our boat cruise around Komoda National Park to see Komodo dragons was unforgettable! We seriously did things that most people never even dream of.... And our tour guides, as always, were fabulous! Read more

My husband had the most amazing time in Indonesia. We got to go on so many different adventures! I will never forget the Ijen Volcano hike to the elusive blue flame. And our boat cruise around Komoda National Park to see Komodo dragons was unforgettable! We seriously did things that most people never even dream of.... And our tour guides, as always, were fabulous!

Hotel Reviews
Plataran Bromo
Wonokitri

Absolutely incredible hotel and ride to the top of the mountain. I'll never forget our breakfast above the clouds. The views were insane. I wish we had more time there!

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You can't even begin to realize where you're going until you get there!
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Ijen Resort and Villas
Banyuwangi

Incredible hotel and incredible views. Staff and food was amazing. I wish we had more time there!

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Wapa di Ume Ubud
Ubud, Gianyar, Bali

We had the best NYE here! The NYE party at the hotel was so fun and so authentic. And we even had our own private pool in our villa. The resort grounds are to die for. Staff was amazing. Get the bubur ayam for breakfast! Best stay ever!

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Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
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Gending Kedis
Jimbaran

Gorgeous resort. We had a two-story villa with a private pool! I wish we had more time there!

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Activity Reviews
Sunrise Adventure at Mount Bromo
Sunrise Adventure at Mount Bromo
Indonesia
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Hike to the Top of Mount Ijen Volcano
Hike to the Top of Mount Ijen Volcano
Indonesia

Nothing like I anticipated but worth every moment!

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Transfer to Ubud
Transfer to Ubud
Indonesia
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Liveaboard Cruise: Discover Flores & Komodo
Liveaboard Cruise: Discover Flores & Komodo
Komodo Island
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Liveaboard Cruise: Komodo dragons, beaches, snorkelling and manta rays
Liveaboard Cruise: Komodo dragons, beaches, snorkelling and manta rays
Komodo Island

The park is incredibly beautiful! Snorkeling was awesome.

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Liveaboard Cruise - Departure Day
Liveaboard Cruise - Departure Day
Indonesia
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Local specialist: Marc Urban
Marc
Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Jan 28, 2023

Hi Kelsey,

Thank you for your feedback; we are glad that you enjoyed your trip and had a wonderful time!
It was a pleasure to prepare the trip with you both!

We hope to see you back in Indonesia soon!

PS: The crew from Flores sends you all the best!

Best wishes,
Marc

if you want to go to Bhutan, do it with Vishal!
Bhutan | Jan 6 - Jan 11, 2023

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Eva W.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Vishal was very knowledgable about Bhutan and helped me craft the ideal itinerary that balanced a lot of hikes, cultural sites, and relaxation. He was very flexible when we wanted to book our own hotels and helped to give advice and guidance on the best places to stay. Tek, our tour guide, was fantastic and really helped us understand Bhutan culturally and was extremely knowledgable about the flora/fauna, animals, and natural landscape of Bhutan. Sonam, our driver, was a great and we felt... Read more

Vishal was very knowledgable about Bhutan and helped me craft the ideal itinerary that balanced a lot of hikes, cultural sites, and relaxation. He was very flexible when we wanted to book our own hotels and helped to give advice and guidance on the best places to stay. Tek, our tour guide, was fantastic and really helped us understand Bhutan culturally and was extremely knowledgable about the flora/fauna, animals, and natural landscape of Bhutan. Sonam, our driver, was a great and we felt very safe with him. Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend doing your trip to Bhutan with this crew!

Activity Reviews
Hike to Tigers-nest Monastery
Hike to Tigers-nest Monastery
Paro

it's a bit of a touch hike but so worth it!

Wangditse Lhakhang Hike
Wangditse Lhakhang Hike
Thimphu

beautiful hike starting at the Dochula Pass with huge payoff at the end. a bit slippery/icy during the winter months, but still totally do-able if you be careful

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Local specialist: Vishal Pradhan
Vishal
Vishal Pradhan
Local specialist in Paro, Bhutan | Replied on Jan 15, 2023

Dear Eva,

Thank you for much for the kind words.
I thoroughly enjoyed organizing this trip and I shall share this kind words with Tek and Sonam,
Thank you for your patronage and i shall hope that Bhutan will inspire and beckon you to come back again.

With best regards Vishal

Visit to Vietnam
Vietnam | Dec 31 - Jan 10, 2023

Nani
Nani L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
We really enjoyed the trip and wish could stay longer to see more of the beautiful place. We love the places we visited, the foods, the hotel and the guides. The guides ( Tu in Hanoi, Mr. Dzung in Hue And Hoi An, Mr. Minh in Hoi An, And Tony in HCMC were all very knowledgeable of the history of the places we visited. We learned so much about Vietnam and the culture.
Mr. Nguyen, our driver in Hue And Hoi An
Was very nice and helpful.
Hanoi is very nice city, clean with a lot of... Read more

We really enjoyed the trip and wish could stay longer to see more of the beautiful place. We love the places we visited, the foods, the hotel and the guides. The guides ( Tu in Hanoi, Mr. Dzung in Hue And Hoi An, Mr. Minh in Hoi An, And Tony in HCMC were all very knowledgeable of the history of the places we visited. We learned so much about Vietnam and the culture.
Mr. Nguyen, our driver in Hue And Hoi An
Was very nice and helpful.

Hanoi is very nice city, clean with a lot of lakes and beautiful flowers.
Halong Bay is very beautiful, we couldn’t get enough of the scenery. Hoi An is a very nice city, and peaceful , we love our bike ride through the rice padi field , visiting organic Farm and had Bamboo boat ride along the water coconut tree.
Mekong Delta is another experience, we love the bike ride in the Village, seeing all kind fruit trees, visiting local local people making hand craft from water Hyacinth and Banana midrib. Then listen to the Vietnamese song. We love our Bamboo boat ride along the Creek.

I think overall Vietnam is very beautiful Country.

Dat did a very good job in combining sightseeing, history and eco tour. He was always standby and always there to help us with any questions we had. He made sure everything went smoothly and made sure we enjoyed our stay. He always checked on us to see if everything went well.

We highly recommend Realistic Asia , especially Dat as the Travel Specialist, who designed our trip.

We will sure come back to see more places in Vietnam and will asked Dat to design our trip again.

Cảm ơn Dat! Hẹn gặp lại

Hotel Reviews
Dal Vostro Hotel & Spa
Hanoi

Good breakfast And friendly staffs

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Halong Aquamarine Cruise
Ha Long

The door to the Balcony needs to be repaired , it has big gap.

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The staffs in the dining room were friendly
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ÊMM Hotel Hue
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Phu Thinh Boutique Hotel & Spa

Very nice room , but breakfast wasn’t that good. Shuttle bus needs to have longer hours.

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Can walk to Old Town
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Bed is very comfortable and spacious
Êmm Hotel Saigon
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Mekong Lodge
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Activity Reviews
Explore The Beauty of Hanoi - Full Day Sightseeing
Explore The Beauty of Hanoi - Full Day Sightseeing
Hanoi

Loves the lakes and the Museum of Etnicity

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Tu is very friendly, fun and knowledgeable
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Hanoi - Halong Bay (Aquamarine Cruise)
Hanoi - Halong Bay (Aquamarine Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

Beautiful scenery. Shuttle from Halong Bay back to the hotel was not on time. The driver came very late.

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Food
The egg coffee was very good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The manager and the tour operator was lack of Information . They couldn’t give answer on the problem that we had. The tour operator wasn’t very knowledgable giving explanation on Hang Sung Sot cave. The Kitchen staffs were friendly.
Transport
The driver came very late to take us back to the hotel. We had plane to catch and have to ask the travel specialist to solve the problem.
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Touch the History of Former Imperial Capital - Hue Full Day Sightseeing
Hue
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Food
It’s home cooking meal, delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mr. Dzung is very informative And knowledgeable . We learned a lot from him. Mr. Nguyen, the driver is very nice and helpful.
Transport
Hoi An Walking Tour
Hoi An Walking Tour
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Hoi An

Love the bike ride , visit to Oganic farm and the Bamboo boat ride.

Quality of Experience
Food
Love the Banana flower dish and the Phuong Bahn mi
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mr. Minh is very easy going and fun.
Ho Chi Minh City Highlights
Ho Chi Minh City Highlights
Ho Chi Minh City
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tony is very knowledgeable and informative. We learned a lot about the History of HCMC.
Transport
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Lodge
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Lodge
Cai Be

Love the bike ride through the Village . Learned about the local hand craft and saw a lot of fruit trees.

Quality of Experience
Food
Love the fish and the Banana flower dish
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tony Will make sure we learned about life in Mekong Delta. He is very knowlageable about life in Mekong Delta
Transport
Continue Mekong Lodge - Ho Chi Minh City
Continue Mekong Lodge - Ho Chi Minh City
Cai Be

Love the ride on Bamboo boat along the Creek, Listening to traditional music. Learn about the making of rice paper, rice pop , Banana candy and tried honey tea

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Food
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Local specialist: Dat Nguyen
Dat
Dat Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 30, 2023

Dear Nani,
Thank you so much for such a detailed review! I am delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam. Your feedback will give us more detail to improve our service in the future. I hope to see you again on your next holiday in South-East Asia!
Wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Dat

This was a trip of a lifetime for my husband ...
New Zealand | Dec 14 - Jan 5, 2023

Caley
Caley V.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023

This was a trip of a lifetime for my husband and I. Sabina developed the most action-packed 23 days in New Zealand's south island. We did all of the helicopter items, mountain biking, hiking, canyoning, jet boating, kayaking, and stargazing. Our cups were full by the end of the trip. In fact we didn't want to leave!

Local specialist: Sabina Din
Sabina
Sabina Din
Local specialist in Wanaka | Replied on Jan 13, 2023

Thanks for the lovely reply, I'm so glad you and your husband had the best time here! :D

Top notch!
India | Jan 1 - Jan 5, 2023

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Sara B.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Trip organize Ravi and trip liason Ajay were top notch! They made our trip extremely memorable and perfect in every way. Can’t recommend KimKim and Active India enough. Read more

Trip organize Ravi and trip liason Ajay were top notch! They made our trip extremely memorable and perfect in every way. Can’t recommend KimKim and Active India enough.

Hotel Review
The Oberoi Delhi

The best hotel I’ve ever been to

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo
Ravi
Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Dear Sara,
Greetings and good wishes !!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. Your feedback is greatly valued and important to us. We appreciate your kind and encouraging words. It would be a privilege for us to design and serve your India trip.
Kind regards,
Ravi

Amazing and memorable trip to Morocco
Morocco | Dec 26 - Jan 8, 2023

Janet
Janet K.
Saint Helen, MI | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
Our trip was unforgettable!
From the very beginning we were met by our driver (Mohammed) at the airport in Casablanca. Automatically he made us feel welcome and comfortable by his beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. He was our driver throughout our entire 11 day vacation. He was interesting and patient and an expert driver.
Hakim provided us with the most amazing places to stay as well as provide smart and informative guides when taking a tour of markets, medinas, Mosques or famous...
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Our trip was unforgettable!
From the very beginning we were met by our driver (Mohammed) at the airport in Casablanca. Automatically he made us feel welcome and comfortable by his beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. He was our driver throughout our entire 11 day vacation. He was interesting and patient and an expert driver.
Hakim provided us with the most amazing places to stay as well as provide smart and informative guides when taking a tour of markets, medinas, Mosques or famous sites.
I can’t think of any way we could have been accommodated any better.
Superior service and attention was given to us at all times.
I would highly recommend Hakim with the Kimkim Travel team.
I can’t say enough… it was the best!!

Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Dear Janet,

Thank you so much for your generous feedback.

I am very glad and honored to be part of your great trip to Morocco. I am also glad to hear that the trip as well as the rest of the services met your expectations and you had a memorable journey with our team.

I would also like to thank you for your reactivity and smooth communication throughout all the steps of the planning.
It was a pleasure to be your local specialist and I hope to hear back from you one day!

Best,
Hakim

The trip overall was fantastic!
Morocco | Dec 25 - Jan 3, 2023

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Aarti J.
Round Lake, IL | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
The trip overall was fantastic! Firstly, our guide Ibrahim was very accommodating - he made a special effort to find our group vegetarian food for all meals. He was very skilled at working with the locals at each location to make sure we were taken care of. In addition, our transportation between locations was very comfortable. The vans we used had wifi and were just generally comfortable to travel in.
Secondly, the activities were engaging and fun. In particular, our group loved the...
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The trip overall was fantastic! Firstly, our guide Ibrahim was very accommodating - he made a special effort to find our group vegetarian food for all meals. He was very skilled at working with the locals at each location to make sure we were taken care of. In addition, our transportation between locations was very comfortable. The vans we used had wifi and were just generally comfortable to travel in.
Secondly, the activities were engaging and fun. In particular, our group loved the glamping experience in The Sahara. The camel ride up the dunes to watch the sunset as well as the ATV excursion to the hotel for breakfast the next morning were exhilarating and well planned.
Finally, our lodging was mostly comfortable. We had less than ideal lodging at Ouarzazate, but other than that, the hotels we stayed at in our other locations were nice, comfortable, and had great facilities.
Overall, Megan did an amazing job planning the trip. Everything was well thought out, our excursions/activities were entertaining, and she did a great job accommodating us.

Local specialist: Megan Lower
Megan
Megan Lower
Local specialist in Massachusetts | Replied on Jan 30, 2023

Hi Aarti,

Thank you so much! I especially like hearing that our staff on the ground is doing well. I am sorry that Ouarzazate is not quite up to snuff, but I'm afraid that city is so limited. However, I'm glad the rest was able to make up for it!

Best,
Megan

Morocco 2022
Morocco | Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2022

Ravi
Ravi P.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
We were a group of 14 (4 families) traveling from Philadelphia to Morocco on a 7 day trip. Sharon was a our KimKim specialist designed the itinerary and made necessary arrangements for travel, stay and tour guides at all the locations we visited in Morocco.
Our experience has been one of the best! It was our first visit to the African continent and to a culture that is very different from the Eastern (India) or Western (US) culture.
Morocco is one of the cleanest countries that I have...
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We were a group of 14 (4 families) traveling from Philadelphia to Morocco on a 7 day trip. Sharon was a our KimKim specialist designed the itinerary and made necessary arrangements for travel, stay and tour guides at all the locations we visited in Morocco.
Our experience has been one of the best! It was our first visit to the African continent and to a culture that is very different from the Eastern (India) or Western (US) culture.
Morocco is one of the cleanest countries that I have been to. Every city street we visited is kept very clean! Kudos!

Here is a a list of our memorable experiences:
-Fes - Belly dance in a local restaurant. Make sure you make your dinner reservations well in advance. Between the wine, music and dance you will truly enjoy the experience.
Soak up the sun and try ALL the local food (with bottled water). I was interested to try camel meat but to my surprise it was hard to find a dish made of camel meat in local restaurants.
-Merzouga - The camel ride to the desert camp and ATV ride back is an awesome experience. Watching the sunrise from top a high sand dune is memorable.
-Boumalne Dades - Do not miss the view of the Jorge! Whew - breathtaking! Walking in the valley and being with nature (for a little while) and meeting the locals (Amazigh, also called as Berbers but please use Amazigh to refer to them).
Marrakesh - The market square has so much to see, eat and witness, your senses are going to get pounded. Pace yourself and enjoy everything, one at a a time.
We had teens traveling with us and never felt unsafe in Morocco. Well, they went to a nightclub in Marrakesh and returned at 3am in cab by themselves, if that isn't safe enough, what is!

Shoutout to Mohammed (tour guide), Ahmed (driver), Hassan (Guides), Sharon and KimKim!

Highly recommend KimKim and Morocco for a very diverse experience!

Activity Reviews
Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou -  Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
ATV Quad Tour of the Desert
ATV Quad Tour of the Desert
Merzouga
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sharon Louthian
Sharon
Sharon Louthian
Local specialist in US and Morocco | Replied on Jan 21, 2023
Hi Ravi, Thanks so much for taking the time to write us all such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience in Morocco! So sorry for not getting to meet you in person as you came through the Valley of Roses - we had some guests at our home that day and it was difficult to get away. Sorry you didn't get to try to camel meat - since camels are very valuable animals they actually don't eat them a lot and it is considered a delicacy in Morocco. So, I guess... Read more

Hi Ravi,

Thanks so much for taking the time to write us all such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience in Morocco! So sorry for not getting to meet you in person as you came through the Valley of Roses - we had some guests at our home that day and it was difficult to get away. Sorry you didn't get to try to camel meat - since camels are very valuable animals they actually don't eat them a lot and it is considered a delicacy in Morocco. So, I guess you'll just have to come back for that - and next time you will need to spend some more time in the Dades Valley and really absorb the Moroccan Amazigh culture and hospitality!

Thanks again for the review and for trusting us with your (big) family holiday!
Take care and keep in touch!
Sharon, Mohammed, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

Good tour of Costa Rica and good job from kimkim
Costa Rica | Jan 2 - Jan 10, 2023

Daniel
Daniel R.
Malaysia | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed a comprehensive tour on Costa Rica over 7 days. First timer using kimkim and was very pleased with the overall experience. The initial booking on-line and subsequent adjustments were done very easily. Kimkim staff respond very quickly and precisely, and get things done. All the service providers in Costa Rica, transportation and excursions, were professional, on-time, and delivered what was booked. Read more

Thoroughly enjoyed a comprehensive tour on Costa Rica over 7 days. First timer using kimkim and was very pleased with the overall experience. The initial booking on-line and subsequent adjustments were done very easily. Kimkim staff respond very quickly and precisely, and get things done. All the service providers in Costa Rica, transportation and excursions, were professional, on-time, and delivered what was booked.

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
San José
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
La Fortuna
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Vela Boutique Hotel
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grano de Oro Hotel
San José
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna

Had a very good two hours hike with a small group of other travellers. This was well organised. Although if you have your own transportation, it is not difficult to get to the start of the hike, having a guide will greatly help with actually seeing any of the wild life, in addition to lots of interesting information about the volcano itself. . It is next to impossible to spot any of the wild life by yourself. The guide carries a telescope lens allowing to see the animals very closely and take good pictures. We made an improptu stop on the way to the volcano because our guide knew that a number of sloths were in trees next to the road, and was excited to show them to us. They are very few sloths left in the wild and they are very difficult to spot. It was a a very good start of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde

This activity started with a 20 mn drive in a mini bus from our hotel to the Reserve through a dirt road up the hill. We were there in January so the road was dry, but according to the driver, it can be challenging at time. The Reserve got a number of tracks ranging from 0.5km to 4.8km loops. The guide tour took about 2 hours using a 1.5-2km track, as we progressed slowly looking at plants and animals. The track is easy to walk on, especially since we were there in January and it was fairly dry. The weather can change very quickly and can be very misty at time, so come equipped. Although walking around by yourself is not difficult (if you got transportation to get to the Reserve), having a guide is very valuable since it is next to impossible to find and see animals by yourself. The guide carries a telescoping lens so that you can observe very well all there is to see. Our guide, Danny, was most knowledgeable about all the plants around, and was happy to talk about anything related to Costa Rica. We thoroughly enjoyed discussing with him. He managed to find a sloth, porcupine, a tarantula (hidden in a hole), and plenty of birds and other animals. We walked up to the top of the area, where there is a 4 story tower to observe the surroundings, including a number of volcanos. At some stage, we were at the exact point where the water would either go to the Pacific ocean or the Caribbean seen, depending on which side you go. This tour is great for nature lovers and worth getting a guide if you want to fully experience this unique place.

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Local specialist:

Amazing Trip to Jordan and Egypt!
Egypt | Dec 6 - Dec 25, 2022

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Meera i.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
Sherif and his team at Dunes & Beyond (DB) in Egypt and his associates in Jordan (Karma House Travels ) made our dream holiday come true! They were outstanding! Smooth airport assistance and hotel transfers that made us feel like VIPs. And local private-guided visits including transfers that were such a pleasure! The itinerary was well planned as per our requests and beautifully executed! Sherif also communicated throughout our entire trip to ensure there were no issues.  Special... Read more

Sherif and his team at Dunes & Beyond (DB) in Egypt and his associates in Jordan (Karma House Travels ) made our dream holiday come true! They were outstanding! Smooth airport assistance and hotel transfers that made us feel like VIPs. And local private-guided visits including transfers that were such a pleasure!

The itinerary was well planned as per our requests and beautifully executed! Sherif also communicated throughout our entire trip to ensure there were no issues. 

Special mention to the guides, Lina in Cairo and Muhammed on our Nile cruise.  The Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan was the highlight of our visit, with Sherif managing an upgrade to an upper deck suite. 

Special mention also to Khalil, who drove us around Jordan. Not only was he a fantastic driver, he was also our walking wiki on all things Jordan! Such a pleasure to have him for our trip!

Thank you Sherif and the team at D&B and Karma House !  

Activity Review
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Hi Nagesh & Meera,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review, I had the pleasure to meet you in person and very much looking forward to seeing you again.

Best,
Sherif

Amazing Family Holiday!!!
Croatia | Jul 22 - Aug 6, 2022

Erin
Erin K.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
We are first time clients for travel with Kim Kim and had the privilege to work with Nikola to plan a 16 day trip to Croatia with my family (husband and three young kids). We were VERY IMPRESSED and HIGHLY RECOMMEND both our local travel specialist and the agency! The planning process was very easy and Nikola was very fast to reply to emails/calls and adapt our itinerary to meet our travel goals. He was able to provide local expertise for itinerary (Zagreb - Plitvice - Split - Hvar - Korcula... Read more

We are first time clients for travel with Kim Kim and had the privilege to work with Nikola to plan a 16 day trip to Croatia with my family (husband and three young kids). We were VERY IMPRESSED and HIGHLY RECOMMEND both our local travel specialist and the agency! The planning process was very easy and Nikola was very fast to reply to emails/calls and adapt our itinerary to meet our travel goals. He was able to provide local expertise for itinerary (Zagreb - Plitvice - Split - Hvar - Korcula - Dubrovnik). My husband and I are very experienced travellers but were a little nervous travelling with our three kids (age 5, 3 and 10 months) to Europe in the high season with COVID reaching endemic levels. Once we landed in Zagreb our trip was so smooth and easy. Nikola had arranged for all airport transfers, all accommodations (which were beautiful and all very central), breakfast each morning to make things easy with the kids, and all private transfers. He was always available if we had any questions and to adapt to any unexpected needs. It felt like Kim Kim went above and beyond to make sure we had the trip of a lifetime and our kids had a blast!!!! Thank you, and we can't wait to plan another trip soon!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

We were a bit skeptical of the whole process ...
Mexico | Dec 29 - Jan 6, 2023

Deena
Deena B.
West Lake Sammamish, WA | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023
We were a bit skeptical of the whole process at first, but went with it and now that we have returned and reflected on the experience it was amazing to have KimKim there for us every step of the way. We have traveled a lot in Mexico previously and wanted an authentic experience without the stress. Leslie was super kind and accommodating throughout the planning and booking process- I highly recommend using her and KimKim. Then, once we were on our trip Ximena was there on What’sApp to help... Read more

We were a bit skeptical of the whole process at first, but went with it and now that we have returned and reflected on the experience it was amazing to have KimKim there for us every step of the way. We have traveled a lot in Mexico previously and wanted an authentic experience without the stress. Leslie was super kind and accommodating throughout the planning and booking process- I highly recommend using her and KimKim. Then, once we were on our trip Ximena was there on What’sApp to help with anything we needed - even sending reminders every evening for the next days activities which included things to think about doing on our free days. We were especially grateful to have Tere waiting for us at the rental car agency to help us navigate that after a long international flight, and to have her there at our departure to make sure everything was correct. It was just such a huge relief to have her and the entire KimKim team available for anything we needed!

Activity Reviews
Immerse Yourself in the Peaceful Yokdzonot Cenote
Immerse Yourself in the Peaceful Yokdzonot Cenote
Mexico

We visited several cenotes in the area and this one was our favorite. It’s an hour drive from Valladoldid, but close to Chichen Itza. We drove to the cenote for an afternoon arrival and then did the Nights if Kulkulcan at Chichen Itza (to avoid the heat and my 5 year old whining). It worked out great for our family. The only odd thing was that the people who worked there seemed very confused about our entrance including a meal. We were given menus, then they were take away once they knew we had food included, but then they told us pretty much everything was available for us to order… it was a little confusing.

Quality of Experience
Food
The food was awesome! The soup was amazing
Coba and the sacred Mayan roads
Coba and the sacred Mayan roads
Cobá

We enjoyed Coba - especially the biking and the more shaded cover Vs Chichen Itza. Our guide was just ok. We went on New Year’s Day so perhaps he was a little tired from the night before. We picked him up at the Pemex near the entrance and he helped us find parking. He slowly explained some things about the ruins before we went in (he was very patient with my kids asking a ton of questions). When we got the main ruins, we sat under a palapa area in the shade while he told us about the ruins. He then opted to stay in the shade instead of walking with us over to the main ruins. He said it was to allow us to walk around but it would have been nice to have him there (and to have a picture of all of our family in front of the ruins!). Selfies will work just fine.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Mayan Meal
Traditional Mayan Meal
Mexico

We arrived in Nuevo Durango and Blanca and her family welcomed us in and showed us how to make hammocks. My son, who is 9, absolutely loved it and didn’t want to leave. Blanca offered lemonade and we took turns weaving. I speak fluent Spanish but no one else in my family does, and none of the other hosts spoke English. Thankfully I was able to translate for everyone but I’m not sure how it would work if someone was going that didn’t speak Spanish…? The food we ate was amazing, and my kids loved it. I was convinced they weren’t going to eat it but they did! And they loved it

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Float in the Muyil Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with transportation from Cancun.
Float in the Muyil Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with transportation from Cancun.
Cancún

This was the highlight of the trip for me! We loved floating in the canals carved by Mayans 2,000 years ago. Don’t book the ruins option - it’s an hour walk to get to the ruins. Stick with their most popular tour. Our guide Memo was amazing as was the food we enjoyed after. Highly recommend!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Leslie Pérez

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