Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Read 20,192 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.

The trip to Iceland was amazing!
Iceland | Oct 11 - Oct 16, 2023

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SRIRAM R.
Omaha, NE | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

The trip to Iceland was amazing! Guðmundur Oli, our local specialist was outstanding. He made the entire trip planning process very smooth and was extremely responsive at all times. The tailor-made trip itinerary couldn’t have been better. The trip plan included all the details that one needs for an enjoyable stress free trip. The choice of hotels, rental car etc was perfect. Guðmundur’s alacrity and vast knowledge of Iceland’s attractions was remarkable. Would definitely consider using Kim and Kim for our future vacations.

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Guðmundur P.
Iceland | Replied on Oct 20, 2023

Thank you so much for the nice words, my friend. I am so happy that you enjoyed the trip and seeing some of your videos definitely brought a smile to my face and warmth in my heart!
I really hope to see you in Iceland soon again!
Gummi

Dean did an exceptional job. Every detail wa...
Ireland | Oct 3 - Oct 12, 2023

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Russ S.
Rock Hill, SC | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Dean did an exceptional job. Every detail was covered. Read more

Dean did an exceptional job. Every detail was covered.

Hotel Review
Fiddle & Bow
Doolin

Perfect location and accommodations. Walked a short distance to a great pub for dinner. Woke up to cows grazing on the hill nearby. Truly amazing setting.

Authenticity & Character
Reception and greeting at the front desk was welcoming and personal.
Location
Interwoven with natural beauty of Irish landscape.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spacious room exceptionally clean and comfortable.
Activity Review
Belfast & Giants Causeway Day tour from Dublin
Belfast & Giants Causeway Day tour from Dublin
Dublin

Landscape along the trip made you forget about any concerns about the time required. Black cab tour was very educational and a good opportunity to see Belfast.

Quality of Experience
The green landscape, sheep and Cattle grazing, and the pasture layout were all amazing. Never seen anything so welcoming and breathtaking at the same time.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly, personable, welcoming and most of all, relaxed and caring.
Transport
Renting a car and following the tour route at our pace was perfect.
Local specialist: Dean Garrison
Dean
Dean Garrison
Local specialist in Ireland | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Hi Russ

Thank you for your kind words.

I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip.

We hope to have the chance to welcome you back to Ireland in the future.

Kind Regards

Dean

Phenomanl trip. Highly recommend.
Morocco | Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2023

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Tom H.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

We had a phenomenal trip to Morocco. Louis designed a thorough itinerary for our ten days. Our driver, Youniss, was an excellent informal guide as well as driver. Perhaps the highlight of the trip was spending the day in Fez with Zara, our guide. Her enthusiasm and pride in her city, as well as her friendship with so many in the souk, made for a memorable trip. Even the long drive out to the desert was relaxing, with stops along the way. Highly recommend for any first-time or experienced Morocco visitor.

Local specialist: Louis Shannon

A great travel resource
Norway | Oct 2 - Oct 18, 2023

Dottie
Dottie I.
Santa Fe, NM | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Kimkim is a great resource. Maria and team did an excellent job of organizing a variety of fun and unique activities across Norway, including experiences on land, sea and air. The highlight of our trip was the time we spent in the Lofoten Islands, one of the most beautiful places we've ever seen. All the logistics were expertly organized and went without a hitch. When we asked to switch hotels in Bergen, it was swiftly adjusted. A few of activities were too touristy/not good enough... Read more

Kimkim is a great resource.

Maria and team did an excellent job of organizing a variety of fun and unique activities across Norway, including experiences on land, sea and air. The highlight of our trip was the time we spent in the Lofoten Islands, one of the most beautiful places we've ever seen.

All the logistics were expertly organized and went without a hitch. When we asked to switch hotels in Bergen, it was swiftly adjusted.

A few of activities were too touristy/not good enough quality or too tightly scheduled for our taste, but that is bound to happen when you're traveling with a pre-set itinerary.

Overall, we were very pleased with all aspects of our trip and would definitely use kimkim again. We want to especially thank Fenne for her support day to day.

Local specialist: Maria Shephard
Maria
Maria Shephard
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Dear Dottie!

Thanks for your kind review! It was a pleasure to work with you and Monica.

We hope you enjoy your time here and take the best of Norway back home!

All the best..!

kim kim exceeded all of our expectations and I will book with them again.
Spain | Sep 26 - Oct 5, 2023

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Amber B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
What a Fantastic service kimkim provided for our group of 4 ladies when we travelled to Spain at the end of September 2023. If you want a stress-free experience, give these people a call. We were picked up from the airport and delivered to our hotels in a limousine and treated like royalty. The hotels were all amazing and we had delicious breakfast/brunches at all of them.
kim kim did a beautiful job of preparing an itinerary based on what we told them we would like to do. Any changes we...
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What a Fantastic service kimkim provided for our group of 4 ladies when we travelled to Spain at the end of September 2023. If you want a stress-free experience, give these people a call. We were picked up from the airport and delivered to our hotels in a limousine and treated like royalty. The hotels were all amazing and we had delicious breakfast/brunches at all of them.
kim kim did a beautiful job of preparing an itinerary based on what we told them we would like to do. Any changes we wanted were quickly dealt with in an efficient and professional manner. It felt like we were being taken care of at all times, which allowed us to just relax and enjoy ourselves.
We told many other tourists we met along the way about kimkim and they were so impressed and a little envious of the wonderful experience we were having as compared to their own.
I would never consider any other travel agency after having had such a positive and fun experience.
kimkim, you knocked it out of the ball park! Well Done and Thank You!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Astoria
Barcelona

The Astoria was a lovely place to stay. The continental breakfast was good but pretty basic. The first room seemed a little small but we moved into a bigger room a couple days later and it was lovely. The staff were helpful. What I liked about Hotel Astoria was it's location and outside restaurants everywhere. I would stay there again.

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Hotel Silken Al Andalus Palace
Seville

Hotel Silken was a beautiful place to stay. Their continental breakfast was second to none! The rooms were lovely and clean. The only thing that might have been lowered the rating was that you were away from the downtown area so would need to take a taxi or catch a bus. Overall, a lovely stay!

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Petit Palace Posada del Peine
Madrid

If you want to go back in time with history all around you and in the hub of Madrid, this is the hotel. Staff were wonderful, the breakfast was absolutely delicious and the cook was so passionate about her job. The rooms were very clean and cozy.

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Activity Reviews
Park GĂĽell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia Experience
Park GĂĽell & La Sagrada FamĂ­lia Experience
Barcelona

What an experience and our Guide was amazing. Park Guell & La Sagrada Familia was breath taking. I would go back again to see the work of Antoni Gaudi. The church was amazing and it is not finished yet. I have no words to explain the beauty and architecture in both place. It is a Must See!

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Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at BotĂ­n
Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at BotĂ­n
Madrid

This is a must when you are in Madrid. Our guide was fabulous and we learned so much from her. The museum was beautiful and then we walked to a pub to have Vermouth, which was a very neat experience. We then walked to have lunch at Botin. You Cannot miss this. The oldest restaurant in the world!! The food and service was amazing. The wine cellar was so very interesting to see as well. Do Not miss this experience.

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Local Market Visit & Cooking Class
Local Market Visit & Cooking Class
Barcelona

If you like great food and learning about the Spanish culture and cuisine, this is what you need to sign up for. Our chef and guide was wonderful and so knowledgable. We started going to the market which was a treat in itself. I could have stayed there just looking around for the morning. The cooking class itself was awesome. There were 12 of us and we each help prepare the tasty dishes. Do Not Miss Out On This Opportunity. It was the Best!

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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Seville
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Seville
Seville
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Day Trip to Madrid Wineries
Day Trip to Madrid Wineries
Madrid

We went to three wineries and the hosts were wonderful. It was very interesting as was the shuttle that took us out into the countryside. Each winery provided us with food to eat as we tasted their wine. It was just long enough and a pleasant time was had by all.

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Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Book Bas for Belgium!
Belgium | Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2023

Annette
Annette F.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
We had a wonderful 5 days in Belgium . BAs arranged excellent accommodation in Antwerp and Brussels that had perfect locations for walking to attractions and food and drinks.
Our guide in Antwerp, Dave, was knowledgeable, friendly and really loves his city. Even though it poured with rain during most of our tour he persevered and we didn’t feel that we had been short changed at all. He was also our guide the next morning when the sun was out and showed us some more of his beautiful...
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We had a wonderful 5 days in Belgium . BAs arranged excellent accommodation in Antwerp and Brussels that had perfect locations for walking to attractions and food and drinks.
Our guide in Antwerp, Dave, was knowledgeable, friendly and really loves his city. Even though it poured with rain during most of our tour he persevered and we didn’t feel that we had been short changed at all. He was also our guide the next morning when the sun was out and showed us some more of his beautiful town.
Janne was our lovely guide in Ghent for the morning and we thoroughly enjoyed her view of her city. Very knowledgeable and funny and such a good guide, we learnt a lot about Ghent and its place in the old world.
We had a couple of easy tours on our own one to a chocolate factory and museum and another to a beer brewery.
The whole experience dealing with kimkim agents has been only positive and we’ve already booked our 3rd one for next year.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Galeries
Brussels

The location is great for wandering around the older parts of the city and through the Galleries passages. The rooms are clean and surprisingly large by European standards.

Authenticity & Character
In some ways it’s a very simple hotel with a few quirks. All good quirks though
Location
Perfect for wandering around, very safe and lots of beautiful Belgian chocolate shops close by.
Staff
The staff really make this place special, really helpful with tips on where to eat and drink away from the tourist traps. Always friendly and willing to help sort any problems out
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable but I found it odd that the room didn’t contain a small fridge of any kind. Coffee and tea were provided but no milk or creamer, and no way of keeping milk cold. There was also no electric jug in the room making tea. Staff were always willing to bring a teapot of hot water or a jug of milk to the room but it was a bit odd.
Hotel FranQ
Antwerp

Fabulous staff, great location, clean and very welcoming

Authenticity & Character
It’s a little bit quirky in its interior design and very comfortable. Some of the original features are still in place
Location
Really close to lots of historical sites and excellent bars and eateries
Staff
Would have to be one of the best assets of this hotel. Very welcoming and helpful always
Cleanliness & Comfort
The best bed!
Activity Reviews
Antwerp - De Koninck Beer Brewery Tour
Antwerp - De Koninck Beer Brewery Tour
Belgium

Well worth a visit but the entry process is a bit of a shambles. One person selling tickets, pouring beers and checking those ticket holders who purchased on line. The whole place felt a little understaffed

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

Dave also took us on this tour and I can’t recommend him enough.

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Private guided Evening walking tour
Antwerp

Dave is a passionate and lovely guide, we immediately felt comfortable with him. And we felt really sorry for him because it rained quite heavily on our tour but he was such a trooper that we kept going! The next day was a lot better and we had a really good tour of old town. We tried amazing chocolate s and a really smooth liqueur. He showed us covered canals and all sorts of things that we would never have found on our own or maybe missed by being part of a larger group

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Local specialist: Bas Naus
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Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Oct 25, 2023

Dear Annette, delighted to hear you had a great time during your stay in Belgium and that you appreciated our help in hosting this trip. Glad to hear also tha you already booked a new kimkim trip for next year. Enjoy! Warm regards, Bas.

Exhilarating trip to Java/Bali/Komodo islands
Indonesia | Sep 17 - Oct 7, 2023

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David C.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
From arranging the destinations to solving the minor issues through the trip, Ana has been helpful and responsive. We probably should have taken her advice and took advantage of the free/rest days in between ... While we're seniors in relatively good shape, the hikes to Bromo / Ijen are strenuous ones. It might be a good idea to give future participants a heads up, e.g. set expected arrival times for various stops up Ijen so they would know if they could make it on time to see the blue... Read more

From arranging the destinations to solving the minor issues through the trip, Ana has been helpful and responsive. We probably should have taken her advice and took advantage of the free/rest days in between ... While we're seniors in relatively good shape, the hikes to Bromo / Ijen are strenuous ones. It might be a good idea to give future participants a heads up, e.g. set expected arrival times for various stops up Ijen so they would know if they could make it on time to see the blue flames.

Saiful was great for the portion around Yogyakarta - helpful, informative and courteous.

Nyoman went all out - including the birding trip to West Bali NP and the attendance at a Ngaben. From taking us to the laundromats to retrieving the glasses from the monkey at Uluwatu, Nyoman is attentive and more than helpful. And he takes the time and effort to explain the Bali culture and attractions. My wife and I are more than pleased with his assistance!

Revan was simply great throughout the Komodo cruise. He is knowledgeable and goes out of his way to help us - whether it's trekking up the hills or guiding us during the snorkeling trips.

Trip to Nusa Penida was a complete waste of a day - poor infrastructure, average snorkeling, no sightings of Rays after a long rough ride and finally had to turn back from the beach because of traffic. And the communication from the drivers/guides were lacking ...

VW day was less than satisfying - after getting over the initial excitement of riding open top, we're sucking fumes the whole day. The guide speaks little English and provides no explanation of the attractions. Could have used our own driver/car to go to all those destinations.

The Balinese day provides varieties and was a lot of fun.

The long stay at a relatively isolated hotel in Ubud was a bit inconvenient. But the staff and the services provided at the hotel are more than adequate.

Hotel Review
Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud
Bali

The hotel was great, but the location was too secluded. We couldn't easily walk to restaurants or explore the local area. It was nice for peace and quiet, but not convenient for exploring.

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Activity Reviews
Experience Nusa Penida snorkeling- Manta Point + Mangrove tour
Experience Nusa Penida snorkeling- Manta Point + Mangrove tour
Indonesia

This was a disappointing experience. The ferry ride was chaotic with tons of people waiting and multiple ferries departing. The drivers did not speak English well and the location was overwhelmed with tourists. The roads were congested, narrow, and bumpy, making the trip uncomfortable. The snorkeling was supposed to include a manta ray sighting, but the rays were a no show that day.

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Experience Snorkeling in Menjangan
Experience Snorkeling in Menjangan
Pemuteran, Bali

Snorkeling was a great experience, but the equipment was subpar. Despite the equipment issues, the variety of things to see, the high visibility, the warm water makes snorkeling at Menjangan a superb experience.

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Sunrise Trek to Mount Bromo
Sunrise Trek to Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo, East Java

The trek was challenging, especially for our group in our 60s. Our guide was optimistic about our abilities, but we had to start at 3 a.m. and some of us couldn't make it in time to see the blue flame. I wish our guide would have managed our expectations better or suggested an earlier start for those of us who are slower.

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Experience Balinese day in Sidemen
Experience Balinese day in Sidemen
Indonesia

This was a fantastic experience. We spent the day learning about the local culture, visiting rice fields, and more. It was a great way to immerse ourselves in Balinese life.

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Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 24, 2023

Dear David,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!

I hope to see you again in Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore on one of your future adventures!

Best,
Ana

Wonderful Experience
Bhutan | Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2023

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Marc C.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

We had an incredible trek organized by Himalayan Kingdom expedition. It was very well organized from the start to finish and all members of the trek (guides, cooks, horsemen etc) worked extremely hard to make the journey a wonderful and safe experience. Couldn't recommend this company enough.

Local specialist: Vishal Pradhan
Vishal
Vishal Pradhan
Local specialist in Paro, Bhutan | Replied on Oct 19, 2023

Dear Marc,

Thank you for the chance to organize this adventure with your friends. These accolades are a source of inspiration for our team to do better. We look forward to you returning back for another adventure soon. Till then take care. Team Himalayan Kingdom Expedition.

Barbara and Massimo truly went above and beyo...
Italy | Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2023

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Lorie B.
Kalamazoo, MI | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Barbara and Massimo truly went above and beyond what we expected. They were constantly in contact with us and resolved any questions or issues we had. I would highly recommend them in planning your next trip. Read more

Barbara and Massimo truly went above and beyond what we expected. They were constantly in contact with us and resolved any questions or issues we had. I would highly recommend them in planning your next trip.

Activity Review
Lake Como Food experience
Lake Como Food experience
Italy

Valentina and her family were so warm and kind. It was really a unique experience to go into their home to cook. My only advice might be to improve on the menu selection a bit.

Local specialist:
Barbara
Barbara Rebella
Local specialist in Kirkland WA | Replied on Oct 19, 2023

Dear Lorie and Kevin.
Thank you very much! Your kind words melt our hearts!
So happy to help you celebrate your wedding anniversary with this trip!

Wish you both all the best, and maybe we will "meet again" for your next trip to Italy!!
Warm regards.

Barbara

Best trip ever thank you Kim Kim
Costa Rica | Oct 2 - Oct 16, 2023

Charles
Charles B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
All of my drivers were very courteous and very knowledgeable about the areas that we travel through. I enjoyed the hotel in la Fortuna the country inn. Jackie was the hotel manager. She was very kind and very helpful. I enjoyed the amazing beachfront hotel in Manuel Antonio, Everyone the staff was so kind. It was the best trip ever, I would tell anyone if they want to travel to use Kim Kim for their vacation everyone was always on time I didn’t have to wait on anyone they didn’t have to wait... Read more

All of my drivers were very courteous and very knowledgeable about the areas that we travel through. I enjoyed the hotel in la Fortuna the country inn. Jackie was the hotel manager. She was very kind and very helpful. I enjoyed the amazing beachfront hotel in Manuel Antonio, Everyone the staff was so kind. It was the best trip ever, I would tell anyone if they want to travel to use Kim Kim for their vacation everyone was always on time I didn’t have to wait on anyone they didn’t have to wait on me best trip ever

Hotel Reviews
Delta Hotels by Marriott San José Aurola
San José

My stay was very brief because of the drop off time and the pick up time and my Wi-Fi would not work in my hotel room. I had to come downstairs in the lobby and the food was not that good

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is in the heart of downtown San Jose. If I had I had more time I am I would have seen a lot better things.
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Karahé Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio

My room was very nice some of the most wonderful people work at this hotel. The view was great I could see the beach I was on the beach. Everyone at this hotel are very friendly people very friendly my stay there made me feel like I must come back again.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful hotel on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean I could not ask for more
Location
Location was excellent. I could not ask for a better
Staff
Tatiana restaurant manager, Aldemir, waiter, and many more I can’t remember all of their names
Cleanliness & Comfort
Both squeaky, clean and very comfy
Mar Inn Costa Rica
Monteverde Costa Rica

Hilltop hotel close to town. I had a room with a great view when you can see through the clouds coming through from time to time.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel was above average
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
After my first day in la Fortuna, the Beautiful Country in Hotel, it wasn’t very easy coming to this one. It’s second rate at bass.
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport
San Jose

Staff was very wonderful. Nice to be close to the airport and breakfast was very healthy and delicious again it was very convenient for me being close to the airport when I arrived.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast was great and delicious
Location
Upon arrival being close to the airport
Staff
Not that I can think of at the moment
Cleanliness & Comfort
Squeaky clean
Arenal Country Inn
La Fortuna

I am sure this hotel is one of the most beautiful places on earth very tranquil staff. It was wonderful and my room was just perfect close to town good restaurants.

Authenticity & Character
The setting was in the jungle a lot of trees flowers everything was just beautiful
Location
The hotel was deep in the jungle with a beautiful pool, wonderful scenery, and close to town
Staff
They paid attention to every detail they asked how was everything going during my stay and if I needed anything just ask
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful grounds staff that is very attentive, amazing surroundings
Activity Reviews
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio
Quality of Experience
My guide, Maria was very knowledgeable, happy, smiling, and very good with the group. We saw lots of things.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches
Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches
Manuel Antonio

The beach was just amazing right below of my hotel room. I was able to walk the beach and look at the white face monkeys, jumping from the trees tree to tree a lot of fun. They were very comical. The water was great. Nice and warm beautiful sunset. Great memories.

Quality of Experience
Costa Rica is a very beautiful country. There’s nothing there that doesn’t make you feel like you were in a.
Marino Ballena National Park Visit with Whale Watching
Marino Ballena National Park Visit with Whale Watching
Manuel Antonio

This experience, I had been looking forward to for a very long time to actually see whales in their natural habitat. I got a chance to see two pairs of mother and baby well together, jumping out of the water and swimming under the boat. It was such a great time that experience, I will never forget, never ever.

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EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna
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La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Arenal/La Fortuna

Best time ever somewhat scary but I had a great time. Just be careful not to slip and fall on some of the slippery rocks.

Quality of Experience
Walking through narrow canyons with guides who took very good care of us, sometimes held her hand so we could make it through the narrow canyons with rushing water very beautiful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Coffee Experience and Nighttime Nature Walk
Coffee Experience and Nighttime Nature Walk
Monteverde
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Organic Spice Farm Experience
Organic Spice Farm Experience
Manuel Antonio

And amazing experience

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Lost Canyon Waterfalls & Rappelling Adventure
Lost Canyon Waterfalls & Rappelling Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

For a 65-year-old man that is not in the greatest shape did this wonderful excursion and enjoyed every bit of it. It was slightly rough, but I would recommend this excursion to anyone that can handle it.

Quality of Experience
Costa Rica is a wealth of flora and Fana and different types of animals birds species, reptiles, and insects and mammals. You couldn’t ask for a better place to visit with all of that wonderful creation.
Food
All of my drivers were on time
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their knowledge of the areas that we travel through, and the ability to be bilingual and language, and very amazingly kind
Transport
Well, all of the equipment that was used in my travels were very new and very comfortable
Hanging Bridges Adventure
Hanging Bridges Adventure
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Crossing the hanging bridges was an experience in a lifetime way above the canopies of the tall trees, and finding the flora and Fana to be so comforting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very experienced professional and knowledgeable
Transport
RĂ­o Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)
RĂ­o Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)
Arenal/La Fortuna

Best time ever wild and crazy and fun

Quality of Experience
Food
Falling overboard, but was rescued very quickly. That was fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Trip planning was handled 10/10. Laurel was p...
New Zealand | Sep 23 - Oct 8, 2023

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Paul R.
Live Oak, CA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Trip planning was handled 10/10. Laurel was pleasant and easy to work with. She got what we wanted and was able to push back on one or two things that we were not sure about and ended up loving. During the first 3 days of the tour, 4 things went wrong- no communication on cancellation of whale watch, they didn’t have our reservation for the tower in Auckland, rental car was not scheduled properly, and we missed our tram dinner due to a scheduling mistake. We still loved nearly every second... Read more

Trip planning was handled 10/10. Laurel was pleasant and easy to work with. She got what we wanted and was able to push back on one or two things that we were not sure about and ended up loving.

During the first 3 days of the tour, 4 things went wrong- no communication on cancellation of whale watch, they didn’t have our reservation for the tower in Auckland, rental car was not scheduled properly, and we missed our tram dinner due to a scheduling mistake. We still loved nearly every second of NZ. And the next 12 days were basically perfect. But KimKim should evaluate why the planning and communication wasn’t better early on the trip.

Local specialist: Laurel Thachuk
Laurel
Laurel Thachuk
Local specialist in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast Australia | Replied on Oct 20, 2023

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your feedback, it is very valuable to us. We were equally disappointed with the issues from suppliers during your trip. We have since followed up and they offer their apologies for any inconveniences caused. A refund has been applied to your account accordingly

I hope you enjoyed your time in New Zealand and will be back to visit again one day!

Raquel was extremely helpful in working toget...
Portugal | Oct 8 - Oct 16, 2023

Gloria
Gloria L.
New Brighton, MN | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Raquel was extremely helpful in working together with us to come up with an itinerary that more than met our expectations for our trip to Portugal. She is very knowledgable, friendly, and efficient - almost always we received replies from her the very next day. She has a good sense of her clients, flexible, and presented good ideas and arrangements that we were vey pleased to enjoy. We highly recommend Raquel as a tour planner. Read more

Raquel was extremely helpful in working together with us to come up with an itinerary that more than met our expectations for our trip to Portugal. She is very knowledgable, friendly, and efficient - almost always we received replies from her the very next day. She has a good sense of her clients, flexible, and presented good ideas and arrangements that we were vey pleased to enjoy. We highly recommend Raquel as a tour planner.

Activity Review
Secrets Of The Mountain: Serra da Estrela & Villages
Secrets Of The Mountain: Serra da Estrela & Villages
Portugal
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 24, 2023

Hi Gloria! Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback! I'm so pleased that you had a wonderful trip! I wish you and Elizabeth all the best and hopefully, we can plan another adventure together in the future ;) Raquel

Adventure in the Amazon, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Peru | Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2023

Andy
Andy W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Liz at Andean Travel constructed a perfect itinerary for us.
Particular high points were the Amazon rainforests (Corto Maltes) where our guide, Franklin, was outstanding.
Naturally the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu was also a big highlight. Our guide for the day at Machu Picchu, Xavier, was excellent - he provided the right level of detail and gave us time to explore on our own when appropriate.
Huge credit also to Lisbeth at Andean Travel who was on hand to ensure that the packed...
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Liz at Andean Travel constructed a perfect itinerary for us.
Particular high points were the Amazon rainforests (Corto Maltes) where our guide, Franklin, was outstanding.
Naturally the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu was also a big highlight. Our guide for the day at Machu Picchu, Xavier, was excellent - he provided the right level of detail and gave us time to explore on our own when appropriate.
Huge credit also to Lisbeth at Andean Travel who was on hand to ensure that the packed itinerary went smoothly every step of the way.

Hotel Review
Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

The perfect combination of solitude and comfort conveniently positioned on the Madre de Dios river in the Amazonian rainforest. We spent 3 days at Corto Maltes and enjoyed 2-3 expertly guided treks into the jungle each day.

Authenticity & Character
Great level of comfort without detracting from the authenticity of the jungle/rainforest location.
Location
Madre de Dios river. Arrival and departure by boat.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Puerto Maldonado

The highlight (alongside Machu Picchu) of our Peru trip. Our guide, Franklin, was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Food
Food was excellent in light of the rainforest location (and I’m a veggie which can raise a challenge where there are limitations on the options available).
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Oct 21, 2023

Hi Andy,
Thank you very much for the great comments! I'm sharing it with the guides and our team at the office.
It was a pleasure to help you with your experience in Peru.
Kind regards.
Liz.

Amazing trip to Brazil
Brazil | Oct 4 - Oct 13, 2023

Tony
Tony F.
Concord, MO | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Camille was so helpful and patient with all our questions. She put together an amazing trip that met all our needs and requests, made changes as we asked and ensured we had the best trip possible. All the guides, venues and activities were perfect. Everyone was on time, help and well informed on local interests. We could not have asked for a better trip coordinator or group of people handling our vacation. Read more

Camille was so helpful and patient with all our questions. She put together an amazing trip that met all our needs and requests, made changes as we asked and ensured we had the best trip possible. All the guides, venues and activities were perfect. Everyone was on time, help and well informed on local interests. We could not have asked for a better trip coordinator or group of people handling our vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Intercity Manaus
Manaus
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Juma Amazon Lodge
Autazes

The lodge was a great place to visit the Amazon. Everyone was so helpful. Alex our guide and Adriel the manager made sure every day was as good as it could possibly be.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
City Tour of Manaus
City Tour of Manaus
Manaus

The city tour was informative and enjoyable, although the guide's English was limited. I was able to communicate fine as I speak Portuguese, but this might be a challenge for non-Portuguese speakers. Overall, the guide was punctual, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Camille Terra
Camille
Camille Terra
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Oct 22, 2023

Hi Tony,

Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts on your recent trip! We're super excited to hear that you had a fantastic time, and we can't wait to help you plan more awesome adventures whenever you decide to come back to our country.

All the best,
Camille

A perfect honeymoon!
Ecuador | Oct 4 - Oct 17, 2023

Jasmine
Jasmine P.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Our guide Wellington was simply the best! He was very knowledgeable and understood what was important for us. He made our trip feel personalised and took us to places we would have never visited on our own. Also special thanks to Lucia for the perfect planning ahead of the trip. She answered all our questions very quickly. Not to mention Gaby who checked up on us during the trip to make sure everything was going according to plan. A big thank you to the whole team for making our honeymoon... Read more

Our guide Wellington was simply the best! He was very knowledgeable and understood what was important for us. He made our trip feel personalised and took us to places we would have never visited on our own. Also special thanks to Lucia for the perfect planning ahead of the trip. She answered all our questions very quickly. Not to mention Gaby who checked up on us during the trip to make sure everything was going according to plan. A big thank you to the whole team for making our honeymoon unforgetable!
Best regards,
Jasmine and Augustine

Hotel Review
Casa de Piedra
Mindo

The best breakfast we had in our trip by far! The owners are very polite and helpfull. The rooms are clean and are surrounded by very well maintained garden. Would definetly recommand.

Authenticity & Character
You can hear the birds sing in the morning :)
Location
Walking distance to the center of mindo.
Staff
Very helpfull, suggest great activities, restaurants, etc
Cleanliness & Comfort
No hot water in the shower, otherwise perfect.
Activity Review
Laguna San Pablo -Cotacachi - Otavalo
Laguna San Pablo -Cotacachi - Otavalo
Ecuador

Our stop by Pijal was our favorite activity ! Emmersing ourselves in the indegenous culture where we visited their village, crops, rose garden and were treated to a delicious lunch.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great vehicule and great driving by our guide Wellington
Local specialist: Lucia Cazar
Lucia
Lucia Cazar
Local specialist in Ecuador | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Dear Jasmine and Augustine,
Thank you very much for your feedback, it was our pleasure to have you here in this megadiverse Country, I want to thank you for trusting us to plan such a special journey as your honeymoon we are glad we got to reach your expectations we will be very happy to keep planning new adventures for you both.
Warm hugs from the Middle of the World,
Lucia Gaby

I knew nothing about Peru before I went, but ...
Peru | Sep 30 - Oct 8, 2023

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Paige L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

I knew nothing about Peru before I went, but Lupe, Natty, Yuri, and everyone on the Aspiring Adventures team that kimkim connected us to were great. We learned a ton about Peru's culture, cuisine and wildlife and I'd absolutely recommend Peru, Aspiring Adventures, and kimkim for anyone who buys a cheap flight to Peru knowing nothing and wants to come out with an amazing experience and a new appreciation for every kind of potato and pisco.

Local specialist: Lupe Rojas
Lupe
Lupe Rojas
Local specialist in Lima and Cusco, Peru | Replied on Oct 20, 2023

We are very gratefull with your reviews , it was a pleasure to share a little of our beloved country with you guys.

We hope to hear from you and to be part of your future trips.

Big hugs from Aspiring Adventure's team

Venice, Florence, Amalfi and Rome!
Italy | Oct 2 - Oct 10, 2023

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Greg F.
Northglenn, CO | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Barbara planned an amazing vacation for us across Italy and on short notice. It ended up including a gondola tour in Venice, riding a Vespa through wine country, and cruising along the Amalfi Coast. Barbara got us to four cities without a rental car. All pickups, whether it was by boat, train or car went seamlessly. The hotels she picked were clean, comfortable, and in walkable areas. During the trip, Barbara and her collegues were extremely responsive and helpful. Any last minute changes we... Read more

Barbara planned an amazing vacation for us across Italy and on short notice. It ended up including a gondola tour in Venice, riding a Vespa through wine country, and cruising along the Amalfi Coast. Barbara got us to four cities without a rental car. All pickups, whether it was by boat, train or car went seamlessly. The hotels she picked were clean, comfortable, and in walkable areas. During the trip, Barbara and her collegues were extremely responsive and helpful. Any last minute changes we needed, they took care of it. A wonderful experience!

Activity Reviews
Cooking class. Pizza and gelato making!
Cooking class. Pizza and gelato making!
Rome

Fun, informative, and generous with the wine. But more people than we were expecting in what was called a small group (about a dozen people)

Wine tour by Vespa
Wine tour by Vespa
Italy

This was just the best. A patient tour guide taught us to ride the Vespa and then guided us out of Florence and into wine country. It was fun, beautiful and the wineries were gorgeous.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour and Accademia Visit (Michelangelo's David) - wine tasting
Guided Tour and Accademia Visit (Michelangelo's David) - wine tasting
Florence

An extremely informative private tour

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice

The gondola ride was pretty, but it felt like we were in a gondola traffic jam. Each boat just a few feet apart.

Local specialist:
Barbara
Barbara Rebella
Local specialist in Kirkland WA | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Dear Greg and Marike!
Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback.
Organizing this trip has been a pleasure, and we thank you for trusting us on such a special occasion.

I hope to plan another holiday to Italy for you in the future. Until then, all the best and safe travels!
Warm regards

Barbara

to make the trip plan better, I suggest the f...
Malaysia | Sep 7 - Oct 12, 2023

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Michael L.
Mililani Town, HI | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
to make the trip plan better, I suggest the following: 1. Provide very detailed itineraries for each tour. The explanation for each tour was lacking information. I do not know if I saw everything I was supposed to see on each tour, and in some cases, we did things on a tour I was not expecting to do.
2. Make sure at least one person (either the driver or guide) can communicate in English, even broken English is fine.
3. Prior to our hike to Mt. Ijen, another vehicle from the same...
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to make the trip plan better, I suggest the following:

1. Provide very detailed itineraries for each tour. The explanation for each tour was lacking information. I do not know if I saw everything I was supposed to see on each tour, and in some cases, we did things on a tour I was not expecting to do.
2. Make sure at least one person (either the driver or guide) can communicate in English, even broken English is fine.
3. Prior to our hike to Mt. Ijen, another vehicle from the same company broke down. We lost about 20 minutes of time going back to pick up other guests. Fortunately, we still got to the mountain in time to see the blue flame. We had about 10 minutes to spare and we were very rushed trying to get there on time. If we were not so lucky, I would have missed the experience along with the couple that we went back to pick up. But, thankfully, everything worked out fine.

I feel that my tour was comprehensive and a great introduction to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I learned a lot about the culture and geography. Although I really enjoyed this adventure, I probably will not revisit these areas.

Local specialist: Alisha Estevez
Alisha
Alisha Estevez
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 25, 2023

Hello Mike,

Thank you for the detailed feedback about your trip.

Thank you for the information about Mount Ijen, I will of course check with the team.

I'm very pleased that you were able to get a good insight into the different cultures.

Zagreb to Dubrovnik
Croatia | Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2023

Elizabeth
Elizabeth B.
Apache Junction, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
It was a delightful, well organized trip. Bruno sent a note the night before with the plans and names of assistants involved for the next days activities.
Ilija set us up with Mountain biking outside of Porec, it was an amazing, challenging trail and outstanding scenery. We also rode bikes down the Dalmatian coast with Garon setting us up and guiding our route. Stunning views 👏
Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb had the Best breakfast each morning we were there.
Plitvice Lakes is a must see...
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It was a delightful, well organized trip. Bruno sent a note the night before with the plans and names of assistants involved for the next days activities.
Ilija set us up with Mountain biking outside of Porec, it was an amazing, challenging trail and outstanding scenery. We also rode bikes down the Dalmatian coast with Garon setting us up and guiding our route. Stunning views 👏
Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb had the Best breakfast each morning we were there.
Plitvice Lakes is a must see when in Croatia, as well as Krka National Park
It was a delightful visit to Hum, very quaint, scenic and memorable.
In Dubrovnik our guide Antea was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the city and helpful with suggestions for the best sites to see. We followed our guided tour with a walk around the entire wall.

Hotel Reviews
Scalini palace
Dubrovnik

Probably would give it 5 stars if there was an elevator and a breakfast dining room instead of a room service pre-picked breakfast.; rarely was there a hotel attendant present.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to shopping, restaurants and tourist attractions
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soap dispenser that worked correctly
Aminess KorÄŤula Heritage Hotel
KorÄŤula

Despite no elevator this was one of my favorite hotels. We arrived early in the day, so we had to wait to check in. We left our luggage at the hotel for the day and headed out to see the sights. When we returned our luggage was in our room. The reception staff was very helpful and the breakfasts were great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the water with beautiful views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

Nice room with a view, bathroom sinks were a little annoying with high faucets and shallow sink’s making them splatter water. Very good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Marul
Split
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Skradinski buk
Skradin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

Clean rooms nice staff with a good breakfast and a great restaurant for dinner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence
PoreÄŤ

Great location with nice clean rooms and a great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the water with great restaurants very close by.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Clean comfortable rooms, friendly helpful staff and the best breakfasts we had in Croatia.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Hi Elisabeth,

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy to hear that we are able to fulfill your wishes.
It was a pleasure hosting you and your husband.
Hope you took some lifelong memories from Croatia!
Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards.

Bruno

Unforgettable Scotland Adventure
Scotland | Sep 14 - Sep 21, 2023

James
James D.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
My son and I recently made a trip from our home in the US to Scotland. As someone without much experience traveling abroad I contacted kimkim and our specialist Kateryna did an absolutely outstanding job of helping us with the logistics and planning of our trip. We had a few unforeseen obstacles leading up to our departure and she did an excellent job guiding us through them to modify our plans accordingly. All of our hotel accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, and... Read more

My son and I recently made a trip from our home in the US to Scotland. As someone without much experience traveling abroad I contacted kimkim and our specialist Kateryna did an absolutely outstanding job of helping us with the logistics and planning of our trip. We had a few unforeseen obstacles leading up to our departure and she did an excellent job guiding us through them to modify our plans accordingly. All of our hotel accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, and there was a nice balance of planned activities and flexibility in our itinerary to allow us to explore the recommended sights. To top it off, Kateryna made dinner reservations on our last night for a wonderful meal with a spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle. It was a trip we will never forget!

Hotel Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh,

Comfortable, conveniently located hotel. Newly remodeled, with an excellent breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Barony Castle Hotel
Peebles

Comfortable country hotel with plenty of charm - staff could not be more friendly and accommodating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Cab City Tour
Edinburgh Cab City Tour
Edinburgh

Comfortable driving tour around Edinburgh with a friendly and knowledgeable local!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh

Fascinating history of a part of Edinburgh you would never see unless you were on this tour!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Dear James,

Thank you so much for such a nice and warm review! It was my huge pleasure to work with you.

Wish you plenty of fabulous and unforgettable trips ahead!

Best wishes,
Kat

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