Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Memorable Trip!
Brazil | Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2022

Deepa
Deepa M.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022
We just completed our 8-day trip, covering Rio, Iguazu from Brazil and Argentina sides, and a day in Paraguay. It was a memorable experience. We had been planning this trip for about two months, and Meghan helped fine-tune our itinerary multiple times. Meghan and the Kimkim team were very flexible in accommodating our custom requests. On the day we were supposed to go to Christ the Redeemer in Rio, the weather turned out rainy with poor visibility, so we had to cancel. Meghan worked with the... Read more

We just completed our 8-day trip, covering Rio, Iguazu from Brazil and Argentina sides, and a day in Paraguay. It was a memorable experience. We had been planning this trip for about two months, and Meghan helped fine-tune our itinerary multiple times. Meghan and the Kimkim team were very flexible in accommodating our custom requests. On the day we were supposed to go to Christ the Redeemer in Rio, the weather turned out rainy with poor visibility, so we had to cancel. Meghan worked with the tour company to accommodate our tickets for another day and that worked out very well for us. Without her help, it would have been quite a hassle otherwise. The local transportation and bilingual tour guides appointed by Kimkim were great and we didn’t have to stress about safety, convenience of pickups/drops and tour tickets. We usually tour on our own, but this time we made an exception to go with a travel company and we think it was a wise choice. Thank you, Meghan and Team!

Hotel Reviews
Nadai Confort Hotel
Foz do Iguacu

We loved the outdoor pool and hot-spa which helped greatly recovery from tiring tour days. The room service was poor.. took an hour to deliver food twice and also messed up the orders. Breakfast was ok. Rooms were small but clean.

Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice pool
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

Great location - Leme beachfront next to Copacabana. Nice rooftop and bar, though very small pool. Breakfast was ok, but not many choices for everyone in the restaurant. I wish they accommodated more vegetarian options. Rooms were good.

Location
Beachfront
Windsor Florida
Rio de Janeiro

Nice connecting rooms, though no views except buildings. Breakfast was ok. Overall, an average hotel.

Activity Reviews
Argentinean Side Falls & Gran Aventura Boat Tour
Argentinean Side Falls & Gran Aventura Boat Tour
Foz do Iguaçu

The Argentinian side of Iguazu is beautiful beyond words. The walkway is serene, and the boat adventure was so fun!

Guides, Drivers and Staff
The boat operator was not bilingual, and his commentary was only in Spanish/Portuguese. English should be mandatory as there are foreign tourists always.
Guide and vehicle at disposal to explore Paraguay
Guide and vehicle at disposal to explore Paraguay
Foz do Iguaçu

The Monday Falls at Paraguay were amazingly beautiful. Do include this in your itinerary even after visiting the mighty Iguazu!

Arrival transfer in Rio de Janeiro
Arrival transfer in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro

On time pickup at an odd hour - thank you, for making it safe and convenient.

Exploring the Brazilian Falls
Exploring the Brazilian Falls
Foz do Iguaçu

A visual treat to eyes .. so many beautiful vista points and then the final stop at the grand Devil's Throat is an unmatched experience.

Day Tour of Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car) and Christ the Redeemer Statue
Day Tour of Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car) and Christ the Redeemer Statue
Rio de Janeiro

I wish we had some visibility at the Sugar Loaf.. it was a blanket of white. It was fun to ride the cable cars. But we overcame that in the Christ the Redeemer part - beautiful beyond words!

Evening Tour to Three Borders Mark (Brazilian side)
Evening Tour to Three Borders Mark (Brazilian side)
Foz do Iguaçu

Nice spot to spend your evening - view of the 3 borders, the show they put on with dancers and drama, and the beautiful monument itself. Relaxing after the day tours of the falls.

Local specialist: Meghan Doiron
Meghan
Meghan Doiron
Local specialist in Natal | Replied on Jan 03, 2023

Hi Deepa and Family,

Thank you very much for your helpful feedback. We are happy to hear that you had a memorable trip. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us again if and when you decide to explore other parts of Brazil :)

All the best,
Meghan

Our driver Soukaina was the best part of our ...
Morocco | Dec 19 - Dec 30, 2022

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Bernadette P.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022
Our driver Soukaina was the best part of our trip. There was a lot of driving involved (hours and hours a day especially on the way to and from the desert) and Soukaina was always kind, pleasant and willing to do anything to help us have a good time Read more

Our driver Soukaina was the best part of our trip. There was a lot of driving involved (hours and hours a day especially on the way to and from the desert) and Soukaina was always kind, pleasant and willing to do anything to help us have a good time

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This was the best part of the trip. The owner of the camp is a great host, musician and really cares about giving you the best experience in the desert. Highly recommend staying at least two nights and visiting with a Berber family and ATV riding.

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Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

Very friendly staff and best massage I've ever had.

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Riad Kalaa
Rabat
Authenticity & Character
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Riad Salam Fes
Fes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very unfriendly and unhelpful staff, bathrooms are terrible with poor drainage, breakfast is not good
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We were only at this ryad one night (less than 14 hours) but the staff was amazing, helpful and friendly. Dinner was great.
Palais Sebban
Marrakech
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Activity Reviews
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco

This was a long day of traveling but our driver Soukaina was always wonderful.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dine with a local family
Dine with a local family
Morocco

I highly recommend having dinner with a local family. The food was incredible and the family was very kind. A lot of food is served so keep that in mind when planning your meals that day.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Fes

We did not like our guide Mohammed. He spoke to us as if he had a script and didn't answer any of our questions. He also brought us into a carpet place and was aggressive about trying to sell us carpets when I had told him I wasn't interested.

Quality of Experience
Desert Adventures around Merzouga
Desert Adventures around Merzouga
Merzouga
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco

If you've traveled through other places with Roman Ruins, I would skip this part of the trip. We had wanted to go to Scorpian House for lunch but they need reservations 2-3 days in advance. Make sure you tell your driver and trip rep if you want to do this. Otherwise, lunch is in a tourist spot in the parking lot of Volubilis (which we skipped).

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Merzouga
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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga
ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga
Merzouga
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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

We liked our guide however beware of asking him to take you to any stores not researched beforehand. We asked our guide to take us to a herboristerie for spices and argan oil and it was a complete scam. Our trip rep took care of returning the fake products and made them reimburse us immediately. Not sure whether or not guide knew this place sold fake products.

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jan 01, 2023

Hi Bernadette,

All the members of our team are thankful for your 5-star review and your positive words which are highly appreciated.

Having guests like you in our beautiful kingdom is an honor for us. we are more than grateful that you enjoyed this wonderful journey in Morocco and discovered its fabulous sceneries and gorgeous sights with our kind driver Soukaina. Your wonderful review means much to us and pushes us to maintain high-quality service and live up to our guests' expectations.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to having you again in our country.

Best,
Abdel

Family Trip to Morocco was Excellent
Morocco | Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2022

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Jennifer C.
Northbrook, IL | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022
Our family trip to Morocco was excellent. Every aspect of the tour and travel arrangements were well coordinated. We loved our tour guide, Simo, who was with us every day - knowledgeable of the sites and history and a pleasure to spend time with on a personal level. He was great with all of the kids on our trip, as well. We really enjoyed Asilah, visiting the old city and touring the Caves of Hercules. Seeing the Strait of Gibraltor was a highlight on a beautiful day. The Berber-Roman... Read more

Our family trip to Morocco was excellent. Every aspect of the tour and travel arrangements were well coordinated. We loved our tour guide, Simo, who was with us every day - knowledgeable of the sites and history and a pleasure to spend time with on a personal level. He was great with all of the kids on our trip, as well. We really enjoyed Asilah, visiting the old city and touring the Caves of Hercules. Seeing the Strait of Gibraltor was a highlight on a beautiful day. The Berber-Roman city of Volubilis was fascinating. And Fes was an awesome experience -- our local guide, Said, was essential in guiding us through the maze of Fes and educating us on its history. We also thought the restaurant selections for lunch and dinner every day were amazing. Always a lovely, local atmosphere and great food. Hotel selections worked perfectly for our combined family of 9. Rooms were comfortable and check-in and check-out was seamless.
Mohamed, our driver, was impressive. We covered a lot of territory and tricky terrain without a hitch. Thank you for a most memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews
Pasta Plaza Hotel
Asilah

Authentic , local hotel. Breakfast prepared by the warm and friendly proprietor was delicious and served in a lovely dining area. Clean rooms and convenient location. Recommend for any stay in Asilah.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were staying in a true, local accomodation.
Location
Staff
Warm and friendly manager/owner.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean rooms.
Dar Echchaouen
Chefchaouen

What a view from the hotel rooms!!! Breakfast was extensive and delicious. Rooms were lovely and roomy.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms with beautiful, traditional decor.
Location
Views, foyer when you entered hotel premises.
Staff
Our children were ill and the staff contacted and provided a doctor on site within one hour. Absolutely amazing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were comfortable with warm, extra blankets readily available in the rooms.
Riad Al Makan
Fès

Rooms with high ceilings and beautiful, authentic decor. Breakfast was very good and served in the lovely courtyard. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel decor was beautiful.
Location
Easy walking distance to the old city.
Staff
Friendly staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean.
Hotel des Oudaias
Rabat

Historic hotel, right near the beach. Lovely lobby area with pool table. Snacks in the rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Historic hotel from 1918. Loved the decor in the lobby and the rooms.
Staff
Check in and check out was very easy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Appreciated the amenities supplied in the bathrooms.
Local specialist: Sharon Louthian

Thank you!
Bolivia | Nov 29 - Dec 16, 2022

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Alex K.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022
Overall, an amazing trip and well worth the extra $$
Milenka our local specialist was very patient with us and organised our trip with next-to-no fuss.
Our highlights were the Uyuni salt flats (almost too early in early Dec) and Macchu Picchu.
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Overall, an amazing trip and well worth the extra $$
Milenka our local specialist was very patient with us and organised our trip with next-to-no fuss.
Our highlights were the Uyuni salt flats (almost too early in early Dec) and Macchu Picchu.

Activity Review
Explore the amazing Uyuni Salt Flats
Explore the amazing Uyuni Salt Flats
Bolivia

The view doesn't disappoint. Amazing portion of the trip!

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Local specialist: Milenka Omireis
Milenka
Milenka Omireis
Local specialist in La Paz - Bolivia | Replied on Jan 03, 2023

Hola Alex and Raine,
Thank you very much for your words and your review! It is amazing to know you enjoyed your trip with us and chose us.

We just returned from a most excellent trip M...
Morocco | Dec 21 - Dec 28, 2022

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Julie I.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
We just returned from a most excellent trip Morocco that was booked through KimKim. We appreciated having a local specialist who could help us choose what to see and how best to schedule. Mohamed was very quick to respond and kept us on track to get the vacation scheduled. The hotels that were selected were outstanding and exceeded our expectations. We especially liked our two tour guides in Marakkesh - one for a food tour (Hannan), and the other for a general tour of Marakkesh and the... Read more

We just returned from a most excellent trip Morocco that was booked through KimKim. We appreciated having a local specialist who could help us choose what to see and how best to schedule. Mohamed was very quick to respond and kept us on track to get the vacation scheduled. The hotels that were selected were outstanding and exceeded our expectations. We especially liked our two tour guides in Marakkesh - one for a food tour (Hannan), and the other for a general tour of Marakkesh and the Old City (Abdal). Our driver for the week, Tarik, was friendly and helpful. He was great about communicating and coordinating between the different activities and the hotels. For example, on our final morning, we took a most amazing hot air balloon ride outside Marakkech with Mathieu as our pilot. Tarik knew what time our flight was and communicated directly with the hot air balloon company to make sure that we finished in enough time to make it to the airport on time. There were many moving parts to our vacation and multiple parties involved - the local tour company, our driver, different hotels and and guides for individual activities, but having it all organized through KimKim helped it feel seamless.
Four stars only because we ended up feeling a wee bit overscheduled. This was our first time in Morocco and going into the trip we did not understand how much driving time was needed between locations. However, given the complexity of the trip, we were overall very satisfied.

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

Amazing experience. The tents are luxurious - comfortable beds, running water (hot and cold!) and both showers and flushing toilets in each tent. Remarkable set up in a desert!! A separate full dining tent. Even heated mattress pads to keep us warm on a very cold night! The folks running the camp were welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed a drumming circle by a campfire after dinner. Wished we could have stayed a second night.

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Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

Lovely hotel tucked away in the heart of the Chefchaouen medina. Rooms were very comfortable and we loved the rooftop deck. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Food was excellent.

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Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Out of all the hotels we stayed on our trip, this was not our favorite. The location was great, in the heart of the Fez medina. The lobby and inner courtyards were incredibly beautiful with a huge WOW factor. However, our room was very small and was an adjoining room to a larger suite (e.g. not enough room to open a suitcase on the floor). There was little to no soundproofing between the rooms, so we could hear things like light switches being turned on/off and our neighbor's electric toothbrush in the morning. There was only one very small window. The mattress was very hard, which may be typical, but nonetheless, it was not the best night's sleep. We changed rooms the second night, so it was not as noisy, but the second room was even smaller than the first. We could not get hot water in our room, no matter how long we ran the shower, so ended up showering in our kids' room. Food was excellent and the staff was very helpful.

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Mattress was very hard and pillow was lumpy. Could not get hot water in our shower the second morning.
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

AMAZING! Lovely, small hotel in the Dades Valley. Our rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious. There is a lovely rooftop deck and a beautiful pool in the courtyard. The food was amazing - definitely ranked as one of the best meals of our trip. The staff was so helpful and attended to our every need. My only regret is that we could not stay longer.

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Riad Nyla And Spa Marrakech
Marrakech

Lovely, tranquil spot with an excellent location in the medina. It truly felt like an oasis in the middle of the noise and chaos of the streets. Beautifully and elegantly decorated with an absolutely lovely rooftop deck. The rooms were spacious, clean and well appointed. We even had a Nespresso machine in the room, which felt like a real treat (although we take this for granted in the US, this did not seems to be common in Morocco). The spa looked clean and elegant - unfortunately, we had a hammam pre-booked elsewhere, but in hindsight, I wish we had booked this at the hotel. The food was excellent - on the final night of the trip, we had a most elegant dinner on the rooftop deck. Would absolutely stay here again!!

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Activity Reviews
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco

Highly, highly recommend. The camel ride was SO. MUCH. FUN. No better way to see the dunes than on the back of a camel. It was so quiet and peaceful compared to the 4-wheelers. Two hours of the 'camel massage' was definitely enough for my backside, but I would not recommend any other method of transport in the desert!!

Quality of Experience
Food
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Hike through Berber Villages
Hike through Berber Villages
Morocco

We arrived later than expected. However, our local guide made sure to feed us quickly (food was great) so that we had enough time for our hike before the sun set. He took us to see the local kasbahs and for a short hike through the 'monkey fingers' rock formations. Even though the sun had set, he instructed our driver to take us up the famous windy road into the Dades canyon area for a spectacular view over the valley. He was so friendly and welcoming. Would recommend!

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

Very long day in the car. Our driver made a few stops which helped to break up the day - a rose water cooperative, the Atlas Studio, the Aït Benhaddou kasbah and an argan oil cooperative. The day was already quite long, so we did not spend much time at each location. The drive through the Atlas mountains was absolutely spectacular, but we felt rushed because we wanted to get to Marakkech.

Quality of Experience
Food
ate at a typical touristy lunch spot
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Transport
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh

Excellent. Highly recommend a guide from the outset to help navigate the overwhelming choices. Also, so many food-safety pitfalls in the markets, so best to do with a guide. Our guide, Hannan, was very kind, well-spoken and took us to local spots that she felt were safe for tourists.

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Food
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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi
Merzouga

This is a pretty silly activity, given the natural beauty of the dunes. Would not recommend scheduling any specific time for this. So many other nicer things to enjoy.

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Our tour guide, Abdul (sp?), was great. He was very knowledgeable and energetic. He took us to multiple historic sites around Marakkech and then into the medina. He took us to a few shops that were better quality and gave us some tips for navigating the medina on our own.

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Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech
Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech
Morocco

This place was very busy - probably saw 15 people (mostly tourists like us) cycle through while we were there for 1.5-2 hours. We had never been to a hammam before and felt a little unprepared as to what to wear - we ended up wearing our underwear bottoms only, but it would have been better to have a bathing suit bottom (and top if you are uncomfortable with a bare chest around strangers). Massage was OK.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech
Sunrise hot air balloon ride in Marrakech
Marrakesh

The BEST. Don't miss this!! Very professional and we felt safe throughout the entire experience. Our pilot was French and very knowledgable. Other than when he was focused on flying, he spent lots of time explaining to us how the balloon worked and how he navigates. Scenery was spectacular. Highly, highly recommend.

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Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jan 04, 2023

Hi Julie,

we are so thankful that you shared your experience with our service and gave us such a great review. Glad to hear that we designed a wonderful trip for you and have memorable moments in our beautiful country. We pride ourselves on the professional service we provide, and we will make sure to keep satisfying our guests to the fullest. Such valuable feedback helps us to continue improving on the aspects that matter most to our guests.

Thanks again and I hope to have you again in Morocco.

Best,
Mohamed

A Great Trip to a Beautiful Country!
Colombia | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

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Brian D.
Hilton Head Island, SC | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
Kim Kim, Aracanto, and Margoth planned a great trip for our family to Colombia. We enjoyed Cartagena, Tayrona, coffee country, and Bogota. We had excellent guides in each region, and enjoyed staying in some very unique hotels. The trip was a nice mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highlights - old city of Cartagena, monkeys in Tayrona, wax palms in Cocora Valley, and the funicular in Bogota. Thank you for a great trip! Read more

Kim Kim, Aracanto, and Margoth planned a great trip for our family to Colombia. We enjoyed Cartagena, Tayrona, coffee country, and Bogota. We had excellent guides in each region, and enjoyed staying in some very unique hotels. The trip was a nice mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highlights - old city of Cartagena, monkeys in Tayrona, wax palms in Cocora Valley, and the funicular in Bogota. Thank you for a great trip!

Hotel Review
Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Pereira

A beautiful boutique property with a stunning garden. Impeccable service.

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Activity Reviews
Half Day City Tour of Cartagena
Half Day City Tour of Cartagena
Cartagena
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jaime was great
Tayrona National Park Tour and Hike
Tayrona National Park Tour and Hike
Colombia

Christian was a great guide - it was a serious hike but we enjoyed that.

Minca Tour with Local Cacao Farm and Marinka waterfalls
Minca Tour with Local Cacao Farm and Marinka waterfalls
Colombia

Waterfall was cool - Cacao farm was interesting but the guide for that tour (whom I don’t think is the normal guide) was a bit weird. Christian, our full day guide, was great.

Cocora Valley,  Salento, & Coffee Farm Visit
Cocora Valley,  Salento, & Coffee Farm Visit
Colombia

Cocora Valley is breathtaking, Salento is beautiful, and the coffee farm was education - this was a great day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Claudia was OK - but not as strong as our other guides on this trip.
Hike and Visit the Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna Otun Quimbaya
Hike and Visit the Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna Otun Quimbaya
Colombia

The rainforest was beautiful but it was a lot of driving time for the experience.

Half-Day City Tour of Bogotá with Local Fruit Market and Monserrate Hill
Half-Day City Tour of Bogotá with Local Fruit Market and Monserrate Hill
Bogotá

What a great day - the fruit market was amazing, Monserrat Hill was beautiful, the Museo de Oreo was interesting, and the old city was enlightening. Nancy was a terrific guide.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Dec 30, 2022

Hi Brian,
Thank you very much for making me a part of your family trip to Colombia! And we really appreciate that you took the time to write this review and feedback. Thank you very much for your detailed comments. Our Best Wishes to you and Haidi and your beautiful family!
Happy New Year, Margoth

Incredible Chile trip
Chile | Dec 14 - Dec 29, 2022

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Joshua S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Emi and the others did an absolutely incredible job planning this trip from start to finish! The accommodations were terrific, and any minor problems were resolved quickly. Communication with the team was prompt and excellent. Thank you all so much!

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Jan 18, 2023

Thank you, Joshua!
After so much time waiting, you finally made it to come!
I am very happy to know that you were able to get to know Chile and that you had a nice experience :D
It was a pleasure meeting you
Emi

Amazing Thailand trip with Realistic Asia and kimkim
Thailand | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

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Jon P.
Cherry Hill, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
The collaboration between the Realistic Asia group and kimkim was perfect for our honeymoon in Thailand! We especially enjoyed all the guides we had for our adventures, especially Tanny in Bangkok! All the honeymoon surprises made our trip special and were much appreciated. All the hotels were perfect for our preferences. Pick-ups were timely. I would highly recommend utilizing Realistic Asia for anyone considering a trip to Thailand! Read more

The collaboration between the Realistic Asia group and kimkim was perfect for our honeymoon in Thailand! We especially enjoyed all the guides we had for our adventures, especially Tanny in Bangkok! All the honeymoon surprises made our trip special and were much appreciated. All the hotels were perfect for our preferences. Pick-ups were timely. I would highly recommend utilizing Realistic Asia for anyone considering a trip to Thailand!

Hotel Reviews
Novotel Phuket Resort
Patong

This is a great hotel with perfect views of Patong!

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Bhu Nga Thani Resort
Krabi

This stay was one of many highlights for our Thailand trip! Great services, location, and staff!

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Activity Reviews
Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour
Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour
Thailand

We loved this visit with the elephants! My wife would like to go back for another trip.

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Bangkok bike tour 5 hours - Joint in tour
Bangkok bike tour 5 hours - Joint in tour
Bangkok

This is one of many highlights from our trip to Thailand. The bike tour allowed us to see an area of Bangkok we would not have explored.

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

Tanny is an amazing guide and one of the best I have ever had on a trip! This itinerary is perfect for a day around Bangkok.

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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Dec 30, 2022

Hi Jon,
Thank you so much for the feedback and your kind words! It was a great pleasure for us to organize this honeymoon trip for you and Kelsey and we are very happy (especially Tanny) that you enjoyed it. Thanks again for choosing our services, and we hope to see you again!
Wish you and Kelsey a happy new year!
Hien

Fantastic Trip in the midst of World Cup Parties....
Argentina | Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2022

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Marc S.
Plano, TX | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
An outstanding trip with Natalia preparing a wonderful itenerary and guides. Natalia was amazing - dealing with a 14 hour delayed arrival, which turned into landing at the same time as the Argentinian soccer team after winning the world cup (mass chaos at the airport and travel) to getting us safely to our hotel. The trip was designed perfectly for us - with Natalia creating a curated adventure - addressing areas we wanted to see and things we wanted to do. All the guides were great -... Read more

An outstanding trip with Natalia preparing a wonderful itenerary and guides. Natalia was amazing - dealing with a 14 hour delayed arrival, which turned into landing at the same time as the Argentinian soccer team after winning the world cup (mass chaos at the airport and travel) to getting us safely to our hotel. The trip was designed perfectly for us - with Natalia creating a curated adventure - addressing areas we wanted to see and things we wanted to do. All the guides were great - Jessica Zimmerman in BA, Laura in Iguazu and Jorge in Salta. Each of them worked well with our family (adults and a 14 and 17 year old). Would highly recommend this team to anyone considering a trip to Argentina

Hotel Reviews
Pleno Palermo Soho
Buenos Aires

Highlight hotel of the trip - staff and location cannot be beat. Great breakfast and nice amenities (rooftop pool + small gym). Would definitely stay again

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great neighborhood but quiet street
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Great hotel and place to relax following long hot days at the park

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Kkala Boutique Hotel
Salta

Truly boutique experience in a quiet neighborhood but walkable to downtown Salta

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Las Marías Hotel Boutique
Tilcara

Lovely hotel in a developing area

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Staff
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Hotel was clean but rooster next door made mornings a bit too early
Activity Review
Colours of Humahuaca
Colours of Humahuaca
Tilcara

Great selection led by Jorge (guide), most unusual and remarkable part of our trip. Colors and views are amazing.

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Local specialist: Natalia Canónico
Natalia
Natalia Canónico
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Dec 30, 2022

Dear Marc,
I would like to thank you for this lovely review and your kind words about our job.
It's been a pleasure to me to help you design this itinerary to discover Argentina together with your family.
I'm so happy to read that everything went well, specially during the crazy celebrations after winning the world cup! You were part of Argentinean history 😄
Wishing you a wonderful new year full of joy, we thank you one more time for trusting us for your vacations and hope to welcome you again!
All the best,
Natalia

kimkim.com is a reliable website for booking ...
Costa Rica | Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2022

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Nina H.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
kimkim.com is a reliable website for booking our Costa Rica trip. Drivers and tour guides are punctuated and professional. Vehicles are clean. Our tour specialist, Jessica is responsive and helpful. Our family enjoyed the holiday trip so much. We will definitely book future tours from kimkim again. Read more

kimkim.com is a reliable website for booking our Costa Rica trip. Drivers and tour guides are punctuated and professional. Vehicles are clean. Our tour specialist, Jessica is responsive and helpful. Our family enjoyed the holiday trip so much. We will definitely book future tours from kimkim again.

Activity Reviews
TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure
TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure
Monteverde
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Transfer San José to Arenal with Rafting on the Balsa River en Route (Class II & III)
Transfer San José to Arenal with Rafting on the Balsa River en Route (Class II & III)
Costa Rica
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Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Transport
Nocturnal Frog Excursion & Traditional Costa Rican Dinner
Nocturnal Frog Excursion & Traditional Costa Rican Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sloth & Bird Hike
Sloth & Bird Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Arenal Volcano Horseback Adventure
Arenal Volcano Horseback Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Experience (English Tour)
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Experience (English Tour)
Monteverde
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Local specialist:

I apologize for the late review for this trip...
Norway | Oct 15 - Oct 22, 2022

Gerri
Gerri S.
Eugene, OR | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
I apologize for the late review for this trip to Norway. We enjoyed every minute of the trip and we were able to rely on the help of our guide and communication with Kim Kim along the way. We had one issue with our hotel in Oslo but KimKim went above and beyond in helping to find a better room which suited our needs as two independent women travelers. Both Oslo and Bergen were memorable and of course the beautiful boat ride we took from Flam to Bergen through the Fjord country. I... Read more

I apologize for the late review for this trip to Norway. We enjoyed every minute of the trip and we were able to rely on the help of our guide and communication with Kim Kim along the way. We had one issue with our hotel in Oslo but KimKim went above and beyond in helping to find a better room which suited our needs as two independent women travelers.

Both Oslo and Bergen were memorable and of course the beautiful boat ride we took from Flam to Bergen through the Fjord country. I cannot wait to go back and see more of Norway. Thank you for making this part of our travels go smoothly and finding us such outstanding accommodations along the way. Traveling in off season (October) was a little rainy but mostly just perfect for seeing many things without crowds. We even had 3 perfect sunny days in Bergen!
Warmly,
Gerri Sweeney

Hotel Reviews
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

Friendly staff and beautful views. No crowds in mid October, practically had the place to ourselves.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Hotel Christiania Teater
Oslo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Dec 31, 2022

Hi Gerri! No worries at all! Thanks so much for taking your time to write a review! Its highly appreciated! I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed traveling with kimkim and that you had a great time in Norway!
Happy New Year and all the best!
Julia

We really enjoyed the pace and activities on ...
Spain | Dec 18 - Dec 27, 2022

Michelle
Michelle F.
Carmichael, CA | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
We really enjoyed the pace and activities on our trip. The kids were not looking forward to the walking tour in Spain but Beatriz made it so much fun. The cooking class in Seville was wonderful too. So much fun for the whole family. The train rides to each destination was fun too. Between Seville and Granda we hiked/walked Caminito Del Rey. The kids really enjoyed this adventure. Each place we visited had something unique and memorable. Read more

We really enjoyed the pace and activities on our trip. The kids were not looking forward to the walking tour in Spain but Beatriz made it so much fun. The cooking class in Seville was wonderful too. So much fun for the whole family. The train rides to each destination was fun too. Between Seville and Granda we hiked/walked Caminito Del Rey. The kids really enjoyed this adventure. Each place we visited had something unique and memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

Great location in the city. The accommodations for a family of four were good. Great breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very professional and nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petit Palace Puerta de Triana
Seville

Seemed out dated. Rooms were small and had tile floors. Would recommend a small carpet by the bed. Bathrooms and rooms need makeovers. Breakfast was lacking. Staff were great and rooms seemed clean however.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eurostars Puerta Real Hotel
Granada
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Madrid for Kids - Walking Tour with Activities & Snacks
Madrid for Kids - Walking Tour with Activities & Snacks
Madrid

Beatriz is absolutely awesome! We had so much fun on this tour. We highly recommend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Experience
Flamenco Experience
Spain

Was fun to watch. Was one hour in length. We wish the couple would have danced more together as they spent a considerable amount of time dancing solo. Other than that, they put on a good show.

Guided Visit of Alhambra for Families
Guided Visit of Alhambra for Families
Granada

Alberto was our guide. He is very knowledgeable about everything. This was a good thing and a bad thing as he would talk forever about tiny details. The kids got bored very quickly with our pace.

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Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Traditional Andalusian Market Visit & Cooking Class
Seville

Such a fun thing to do as a family. We are vegetarian and they helped us make dishes without meat. The kids were awesome and tried everything they made!

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Local specialist: Marta Trzeciakowska
Marta
Marta Trzeciakowska
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Dec 30, 2022

Hi Michelle, I am thrilled to hear you had such a marvelous time in Spain with your family. It was my pleasure to work with you and organize this experience for your lot. I will make sure to inform Bea and the rest of our colleagues about this positive feedback, as we endeavor to offer only the best for our travelers. Wish you a lovely New Year! All my best, Marta

Thank You Meree for planning our Norway trip....
Norway | Dec 18 - Dec 26, 2022

Saravanan
Saravanan K.
Singapore | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
Thank You Meree for planning our Norway trip. Apart from the fact that we fell ill largely due to the harsh cold winter, we had great fun and enjoyed our vacation. Very happy that we managed to catch the highlight of our trip which was the northern lights. Thank you once again and looking forward to engaging your services again in the near future. Read more

Thank You Meree for planning our Norway trip. Apart from the fact that we fell ill largely due to the harsh cold winter, we had great fun and enjoyed our vacation. Very happy that we managed to catch the highlight of our trip which was the northern lights.

Thank you once again and looking forward to engaging your services again in the near future.

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Torget
Bergen
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thon Hotel Cecil
Oslo
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Scandic Ishavshotel
Tromsø
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Oslo
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Transfer to the Ice domes
Transfer to the Ice domes
Tromsø
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Spend the morning in the ice domes and transfer back to the city
Spend the morning in the ice domes and transfer back to the city
Tromsø
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Northern Lights Hunt by Bus
Northern Lights Hunt by Bus
Tromsø
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From Bergen to Oslo scenic train route - Bergensbanen
From Bergen to Oslo scenic train route - Bergensbanen
Norway
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Transport
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen
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Luggage Transfer Service
Luggage Transfer Service
Norway
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Local specialist: Merée Ruzits

Amazing trip with excellently curated guides and experiences.
Spain | Dec 19 - Dec 28, 2022

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vanitha p.
East Tremont, NY | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
We had an amazing experience in Spain for the holidays! Yuri, our Kimkim specialist, was fantastic- flexible, patient and responsive. I cannot say enough about him- I was nervous at first booking a trip through this service- despite the reviews- because I was unfamiliar with Spain and also the idea that KimKim curated our experiences. That said, I would heartily recommend the service to anyone who is interested in traveling to a new-to-them location and wanting to have an authentic... Read more

We had an amazing experience in Spain for the holidays! Yuri, our Kimkim specialist, was fantastic- flexible, patient and responsive. I cannot say enough about him- I was nervous at first booking a trip through this service- despite the reviews- because I was unfamiliar with Spain and also the idea that KimKim curated our experiences. That said, I would heartily recommend the service to anyone who is interested in traveling to a new-to-them location and wanting to have an authentic experience.
All of the tour guides provided to us- Laura for the Tapas tour in Madrid, Diana for the Toledo tour, Carlos for the trip to the White Villages and Ronda, to Nico (our family fave) for the in depth walking tour of Seville and Richard for the Montserrat Abbey experience- were amazing, knowledgeable, personable and warm. They were truly invested in the tours they gave- providing history, and context to the sights we saw.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Gravina 51
Sevilla

This hotel was fantastic!! Upon check in we were told our room had been upgraded, we were greeted with a glass of Cava with an additional bottle in the room. It was luxuriously furnished, and we really enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Very much a boutique hotel, a gem nestled in the City
Location
Side street location- quiet and restful but not isolated
Staff
All the staff were kind, personable and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were well appointed, and had good sized bathrooms and wonderful beds
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

We liked this hotel a lot- lovely rooms, spacious and well furnished. Its located on a side street but still extremely accessible to major streets. As a result, our rooms were blissfully quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Great art work that made the decor feel special
Location
Staff
Bar man was great- friendly and personable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable rooms, good size. Only issue was we had been given a room with two twin beds- and when I inquired, was told that it was all that was available. (The hotel did not seem full though)
Activity Reviews
Half-Day Walk Through Seville
Half-Day Walk Through Seville
Seville

Nico was fantastic!! He demonstrated his love of the City during our walk- highlighting not just the typical tourist spots but providing color and depth from a historical perspective on our tour. Using a combination of humor, facts and in depth knowledge of Seville, he gave us possibly the best tour of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Great, comprehensive look at Seville
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cannot compliment Nico enough- he made the tour come alive!
Transport
This is a walking tour- so be prepared to walk! That said, everything was flat and easy to navigate
Flamenco & Tapas Night
Flamenco & Tapas Night
Madrid

Laura was great- very articulate and wonderfully knowledgeable about the foods and drinks we had.

Quality of Experience
Food and tour guide was great
Food
Nice array of food and wine
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Laura was great
Transport
As mentioned earlier- would benefit from knowing and mapping locations prior to meeting -
Toledo Day Trip and Winery Experience
Toledo Day Trip and Winery Experience
Madrid

Toledo was a wonderful City- so rich in culture and interesting on so many levels The winery was lovely and the wine was delicious.

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Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Ronda & White Villages Day Trip
Seville

Carlos- our guide, made this trip so much fun. He was engaging and informative and kept our attention throughout this (long) tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Comfortable van
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Day Trip to Montserrat & Lunch at a Farmhouse
Barcelona

For this (larger) tour we had Richard as our tour guide- he was funny and engaging. He clearly was having fun on the trip- which made it fun for us! Very informative

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Local specialist:
Yuri
Yuri I.
the Netherlands | Replied on Dec 30, 2022

Thank you so much for your extended review, Vanitha.
It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip.
Consider kimkim for your next adventure anywhere around the world!

Best holiday wishes,
Yuri.

Five Stars is Not Enough
Iceland | Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2022

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Hannah R.
Columbia, MD | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
I cannot speak highly enough of the team at kimkim based in Iceland. During the planning phase, Francesca was highly communicative, accommodating, and responsive. Then, when we arrived in the midst of a blizzard and subsequent wind storm that forced all roads to close for 24+ hours, Sigurour was a godsend, helping us cancel and book and rebook and reroute all of the planned activities and hotel reservations that had to be changed without warning. He advised us on when and where to go, what to... Read more

I cannot speak highly enough of the team at kimkim based in Iceland. During the planning phase, Francesca was highly communicative, accommodating, and responsive. Then, when we arrived in the midst of a blizzard and subsequent wind storm that forced all roads to close for 24+ hours, Sigurour was a godsend, helping us cancel and book and rebook and reroute all of the planned activities and hotel reservations that had to be changed without warning. He advised us on when and where to go, what to see, what to skip, etc. and was consistently available to respond to ever-shifting circumstances. I am a very experienced traveler, having lived abroad for most of my adult life, and juggling the logistics of this trip due to weather were beyond me. I am deeply grateful and appreciative for the flexibility, responsiveness, and kindness of the entire kimkim team and will treasure my memories of the adventure for a lifetime.

Hotel Review
Inni - Boutique Apartments

Not only was this apartment perfect for my family, but the kindness of the property owners went above and beyond. We were stranded in Hveragerði due to a blizzard and windstorm and were unable to travel due to road closures. Inni not only allowed us to extend our reservation, but juggled other bookings to allow us to stay in the wonderful two-bedroom we had rented. The property was clean, comfortable, nicely appointed, and cozy -- a perfect place to wait out a storm.

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Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jan 03, 2023

Thank you so much Hannah for keeping up a good spirit with a poorly behaved weather and thanks a lot for your kind words!

Ms. Jina and Ms. Yaya were great guides. The ...
Thailand | Dec 7 - Dec 17, 2022

Jonenell
Jonenell S.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
Ms. Jina and Ms. Yaya were great guides. The overall experience and everyone we had contact with was professional, helpful, and extremely welcoming. Read more

Ms. Jina and Ms. Yaya were great guides. The overall experience and everyone we had contact with was professional, helpful, and extremely welcoming.

Hotel Review
Smile Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai
Authenticity & Character
The interior design and little unique things in the room . Many breakfast options
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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Full Day Bangkok City Tour With Grand Palace and Long-Tail Boat Ride
Full Day Bangkok City Tour With Grand Palace and Long-Tail Boat Ride
Bangkok

I like the personalized/private experience

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Private Night Food tour with Tuk Tuk
Private Night Food tour with Tuk Tuk
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Food
We’re pescatarians so limited food experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Got to experience a Tuk tuk ride
Drive to Kanchanaburi with  Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Drive to Kanchanaburi with Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Thailand

Bright and colorful day. Lots to ser

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Full Day Kanchanaburi Tour
Full Day Kanchanaburi Tour
Kanchanaburi
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Half Day Chiang Mai Temple Hopping with Doi Suthep
Half Day Chiang Mai Temple Hopping with Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai
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Full Day Elephants Day Care at Baan Chang Elephant Park
Full Day Elephants Day Care at Baan Chang Elephant Park
Chiang Mai

Great experience. Let guest know about the cats before arrival. Make it a shorter day or private transportation option.

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Half Day Fun Cooking Experience With a Local Lanna Family
Half Day Fun Cooking Experience With a Local Lanna Family
Chiang Mai

Such a rich, beautiful experience

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Everything
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Phi Phi Island
Phi Phi Island
Phuket

Beautiful island . A lot of the time was spent traveling in the boat

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Moo Ban Dek tour
Kanchanaburi
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Local specialist: Bruce Peng
Bruce
Bruce Peng
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 06, 2023

Hi Jonenell,
It is so happy to hear that you enjoy the trip! We want nothing but your smile. I believed we did a good job. You have a wonderful experience in Thailand. Hope we have another opportunity to serve you. Happy New year to you and your family in 2023!
Best Regards,
Bruce

Great trip to Jordan - recommend Samir as your tour advisor
Jordan | Nov 19 - Nov 26, 2022

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Ravi R.
Redwood City, CA | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
Samir was through and reasonable to work with. He was always engaging and responsive to numerous questions during trip planning. He helped in planning the trip, flexible to many changes requested and supported us during the trip.I would highly recommend Samir to plan your trip to Jordan Thx
Ravi
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Samir was through and reasonable to work with. He was always engaging and responsive to numerous questions during trip planning. He helped in planning the trip, flexible to many changes requested and supported us during the trip.I would highly recommend Samir to plan your trip to Jordan

Thx
Ravi

Hotel Review
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Amazing location and place. Would highly recommend your stay at this unique place in wadi rum.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Picturesque and beautiful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Dec 29, 2022

Hi Ravi
THank you for your kind words. Was an honor hosting you.
Looking forward to see you again.

God bless.
Samir

Amazing tour of Turkey & wonderful service
Turkey | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

Esther
Esther Y.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
Thank you Kim Kim for great organization and service of our private tour. It was worth it. All 3 guides; Ibrahim (Istanbul), Nihat (Cappadocia) & Tunc (Izmir region) were really personable and gave really informative tours, patient and attentive service for my elderly mum and her friend who came with a walking stick. We really enjoyed our time in Turkey; even more so in Cappadocia and Izmir region (Ephesus, Sirince & Pamukkale). We want to give special mention to Tunc who proactively helped... Read more

Thank you Kim Kim for great organization and service of our private tour. It was worth it. All 3 guides; Ibrahim (Istanbul), Nihat (Cappadocia) & Tunc (Izmir region) were really personable and gave really informative tours, patient and attentive service for my elderly mum and her friend who came with a walking stick. We really enjoyed our time in Turkey; even more so in Cappadocia and Izmir region (Ephesus, Sirince & Pamukkale). We want to give special mention to Tunc who proactively helped organize a paragliding experience for me and also a hot air balloon ride in Pamukkale for us as we didn't manage to do it in Cappadocia due to foggy weather; he managed to cater to my expectations as well as my mum and her friend. Thank you once again! We will definitely book with you the next time we plan to travel again. :)

Hotel Reviews
Kelebek Special Cave Hotel
Nevsehir

Amazing view. Love the fire place and the interior decoration of our room. Location is a bit challenging for elderly people to walk up from town center but it has an amazing view and sumptious breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Love it that we're staying in the fairy chimney itself
Location
Amazing view
Staff
All of the staff were very hospitable and helpful except for one person at reception who looked very grumpy
Cleanliness & Comfort
nice hot showers and fire place
Nisanyan Houses
Selçuk

We stayed in a cottage that comes with a huge common kitchen and dining room... looks amazing. Our room and bathroom is so charming, big but cozy; beautiful decoration. Breakfast with the view of Sirince was delicious and enjoyable. We wished we stayed a week instead of only a night at this beautiful place.

Authenticity & Character
Charming and quaint big room with nice fireplace setting and marble shower, outside balcony for some peace and quiet; great decoration
Location
Perched atop a hill with an amazing view of Sirince
Staff
Helpful porter who carried all our heavy luggage uphill.... so thankful but we felt so bad for him doing all the carrying
Cleanliness & Comfort
comfortable beds, fireplace, hot water for showering
Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa
Denizli

Very commercial; not used to seeing so many tour groups after staying in boutique hotels our entire trip but the spa facilities were very good. The button of the toilet flush fell off and it took the concierge a bit of time to understand what happened before they manage to fix it.

Authenticity & Character
It's good for a commercial hotel but not our usual preference
Location
Staff
Some challenges speaking English
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spa facilities, comfortable bed
Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul

Room was comfortable but the towel hanger fell off...Thankfully they managed to quickly fix it.

Authenticity & Character
Very quaint and charming interior decoration
Location
Situated in Old Town Istanbul
Staff
Very friendly and prompt
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice warm water for showering in cold weather
Activity Reviews
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Hagia Sofia / Blue mosque was under renovation
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
learn how to use the tram in Istanbul :)
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
İstanbul
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Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
İstanbul
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Avanos: Discover the Centuries-Old Ceramic Tradition
Avanos: Discover the Centuries-Old Ceramic Tradition
Cappadocia
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City
Cappadocia

Very crowded on the weekend... but otherwise very interesting experience

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Transport
Discovering the Ihlara Valley and Light Hiking Along the Melendiz River
Discovering the Ihlara Valley and Light Hiking Along the Melendiz River
Cappadocia

scenic walking trial ... highly recommend

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Transport
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Turkey
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Izmir: The Beautiful Port City of the Aegean Sea
Guided Tour of Izmir: The Beautiful Port City of the Aegean Sea
İzmir
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Transport
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Turkey

EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary
Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary
Turkey
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Transport
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Dec 29, 2022

Dear Esther,

We are grateful for your review, and so glad to hear you had a positive experience in our beautiful country. Thank you very much for choosing us and for taking the time to write this review - much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.

All best regards on behalf of Trail Travel team,
Berat

Ecuador 😊
Ecuador | Dec 19 - Dec 28, 2022

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Jamie M.
Winter Park, FL | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
Where to start and what to say is not easy because words can’t necessarily do justice to how amazing of a trip was planned for us and the excellent treatment we received from both our trip planner Linda and our stellar tour guide Milton!
From the very start what made KimKim standout was how effective and efficient Linda was in communicating back and forth to understand what Stephanie and I were looking for in an experience. Linda surpassed all our expectations with the itinerary and the...
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Where to start and what to say is not easy because words can’t necessarily do justice to how amazing of a trip was planned for us and the excellent treatment we received from both our trip planner Linda and our stellar tour guide Milton!
From the very start what made KimKim standout was how effective and efficient Linda was in communicating back and forth to understand what Stephanie and I were looking for in an experience. Linda surpassed all our expectations with the itinerary and the details that went into each day to make sure we got to enjoy a range of activities. Linda constantly checked on with us during the trip too in order to make sure everything was beyond satisfactory showing an awareness to go above and beyond…even with a surprise visit in person to give it the personal touch!!
For anyone that gets lucky enough to book a trip through Linda you will feel privileged!!
Milton as a tour guide only elevated our trip from there and his personality, photography skills, knowledge of the respective areas we visited, enthusiasm and ability to understand speaking English made it a SUPERB holiday!!! There’s sincerely not enough positive we can share about Milton in a review!!!
Two things comes to mind for anyone taking time to read this…one is Ecuador is incredible and is the most diverse and characteristic country this well travelled couple has been to and secondly you WILL want to ONLY book through Linda with KimKim. No matter if the investment is higher than other operators…the decision will be the best decision you could make for yourself!!!!

Local specialist: Linda Schulz
Linda
Linda Schulz
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Dec 29, 2022

Jamie, thank you so much for your fabulous review! It was a pleasure to help you build your itinerary that led you through the Andes and the Amazon foothills. I am happy to hear that you've enjoyed the diversity and beauty of Ecuador, and that you were happy with Milton as your guide! I will forward your kind words and excellent review to him :)
Hopefully you can come back to Ecuador one day - maybe to visit the Galapagos Islands?
We will welcome you here with open arms!
All the best for you and Stephanie,
Linda

6 day vacation in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Dec 22 - Dec 27, 2022

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Ram R.
Conyers, GA | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022
Landed in San Jose airport after a 3 hr delay in flight. Drove to Kokoro Resort at La Fortunat. Our overnight stay in Kokoro resort was good.Hiked the base of Arenal Volcano about to for about 3.5 hrs on lava rocks to top of volcano base and elevation of 3500ft.. Saw some venomous viper snakes in the parking lot curled up on the tree.
Melanie, our guide was very helpful since we were slower than rest of the young group Melanie walked with us. Was a beautiful hike, thoroughly enjoyed and...
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Landed in San Jose airport after a 3 hr delay in flight. Drove to Kokoro Resort at La Fortunat. Our overnight stay in Kokoro resort was good.Hiked the base of Arenal Volcano about to for about 3.5 hrs on lava rocks to top of volcano base and elevation of 3500ft.. Saw some venomous viper snakes in the parking lot curled up on the tree.
Melanie, our guide was very helpful since we were slower than rest of the young group Melanie walked with us. Was a beautiful hike, thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend to those who are interested in nature.
Lunch ar Indian restaurant was pretty good, especially after the challenging hike. In the evening the hot springs bath was relaxing. The Kokoro staff was helpful. Would recommend this resort.
We were transported by private bus, boat and car from Arenal to Monteverde. Very windy and cold place. We had a great time at Aventura park zip lining the 7 legs. It was an exhilarating experience for both of us since this was our first time. The town is hilly, and after a good meal it is good workout after a walk up and down the hills.
We had night hike in the rain forest of about 2 hrs The knowledgeable guide explained the flora and fauna that we spotted during the night. This is a recommended hike.
We were disappointed with Mar-Inn hotel. They wanted us to put the used toilet paper after defecation in the trash can in the restroom instead of flushing down the toilet.
The next day we were driven to Manuel Antonio. Nice drive from top of the hill to sea level becoming progressively warmer.
We had good 4 hr walk thru the National park Rain forest. We saw a variety of flora and fauna which the guide was explaining in detail, We spent some time on the beautiful Espedillo beach. We then went to Quepos for lunch and got back to the hotel.
The hotel Tibulia Tree was ok, like cabin on the hill nestled among tall trees, but is too far from the beach. Would have wanted it to be closer to the beach.
On the whole we had a good time. Kimkkim had made good arrangements for the trip except for those noted above(. I would recommend Kimkim for for trip planning.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kokoro Mineral Hot Springs
La Fortuna

Our overnight tay in Kokoro resort was good. In the evening the hot springs bath was relaxing. The Kokoro staff was helpful. Would recommend this resort.

Authenticity & Character
Location
hotsprings but there was no coffee in the room.
Staff
Very courteous and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mar Inn Costa Rica
Monteverde Costa Rica

Good location. We were disappointmented the Mar-Inn hotel. They wanted us to put the used toilet paper after defecation in the trash can in the restroom instead of flushing down the toilet.

Authenticity & Character
Like any other motel
Location
Good location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We were disappointmented the Mar-Inn hotel. They wanted us to put the used toilet paper after defecation in the trash can in the restroom instead of flushing down the toilet.
Tabulia Tree
Manuel Antonio

All good. but no coffee in the room. There was coffee maker but no coffee powder.

Authenticity & Character
Location
too far from the beach. Had to take the bus everywhere
Staff
Very courteous.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides were very helpful. Since we were slower than rest of the group, Melanie, was with us all the time while the rest of the group went much faster.
Transport
100% Aventura Zip Line Monteverde
100% Aventura Zip Line Monteverde
Monteverde

Awesome experience if you are not scared of heights.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

Excellent hike trhu the rainforest. Very educational. Adrian is an excellent guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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