Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Langtang Valley Trek
Nepal | Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2023

George
George B.
Orland Park, IL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
What an amazing trip and experience. All of the details and transportation were arranged perfectly. My guide (Bhim) and porter (Budha) were very helpful and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough positive things about them. I will definitely use Kim Kim again for my next trek. Thinking about Annapurna Base camp next year! Thanks again to the local representatives for welcoming me to their country. George Read more

What an amazing trip and experience. All of the details and transportation were arranged perfectly. My guide (Bhim) and porter (Budha) were very helpful and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough positive things about them. I will definitely use Kim Kim again for my next trek. Thinking about Annapurna Base camp next year! Thanks again to the local representatives for welcoming me to their country. George

Hotel Review
Beautiful Kathmandu Hotel
Kathmandu

Very nice hotel and great location in Kathmandu.

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Local specialist: Sangita Bajracharya
Sangita
Sangita Bajracharya
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Oct 08, 2023

Dear George,

Me and my team appreciate your wonderful review . It is great to know that you had amazing travel experience with us. Cannot wait to welcome you back in our country Nepal :)

Regards
Sangita and HNB Team

Caribbean coast was great
Costa Rica | Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2023

Rohit
Rohit M.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Tortuguero was full of great nature, although the heat and lack of fans and air conditioning can be brutal at times. Puerto Viejo/Cocles was our favorite and it was great to see the Caribbean side of Costa Rica; all of the experiences there were fantastic as well. Overall, we enjoyed our honeymoon and hope to make it back to Costa Rica to visit the other side of the coast in the future! Read more

Tortuguero was full of great nature, although the heat and lack of fans and air conditioning can be brutal at times. Puerto Viejo/Cocles was our favorite and it was great to see the Caribbean side of Costa Rica; all of the experiences there were fantastic as well. Overall, we enjoyed our honeymoon and hope to make it back to Costa Rica to visit the other side of the coast in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Azania Bungalows
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

The bungalows were a fantastic blend of jungle environment with modern accommodations. The rooms were very spacious and the beds comfortable. There were ceiling fans for each bed as well as mosquito nets, all of which were very much needed. The location was also fantastic, as it was close to several nice beachside restaurants in Cocles. If you wanted to go into Puerto Viejo, its a short taxi or bicycle ride. Breakfast was also good and quite filling

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Laguna Lodge
Tortuguero

The rooms were a good size, but not the most well-kept. The biggest issue is there is only one small fan in the corner of the room pointed at just one of the beds. The room was in desperate need of a couple ceiling fans or an air conditioning unit. The grounds of the property were very beautiful and the staff were all very friendly. The food served was also fairly good, and changed up the menu just enough between days.

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Activity Reviews
Puerto Viejo - Zip lining
Puerto Viejo - Zip lining
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

The zip-lining experience was great and a thrilling way to experience the rainforest! We did wish the guides would have talked a bit more about the nature as we went, but they were still great at making sure everyone was safe and enjoying the zip lines.

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Caribbean Cooking Class
Caribbean Cooking Class
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

The cooking class was a fun, intimate way of experiencing a part of Caribbean food and culture. Glenda was a fantastic host and made the experience special. Overall, it was the right balance of us getting to be involved in some of the steps, while not being stuck doing the more laborious tasks.

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Snorkeling & Hiking in Cahuita National Park
Snorkeling & Hiking in Cahuita National Park
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

This was one of the better snorkeling experiences I've had as the waters were very calm and Kendall was a fantastic guide. We got to see many different schools of colorful fish and other aquatic life. The hike was a nice short walk through the park where we saw a snake, sloth, and plenty of monkeys!

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Tortuguero National Park - Boating
Tortuguero National Park - Boating
Tortuguero

The boating tour was a great and relaxing way to see a lot of animals in the park up close. The guide as well as person operating the boat were quite good at spotting animals and making sure everyone on the boat got a chance to see them.

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Tortuguero Village Guided Visit
Tortuguero Village Guided Visit
Tortuguero

The town was very nice and enjoyable to walk through. It wasn't necessarily "guided" as it is mostly 90 minutes of your own time to explore the town

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Local specialist: Randall Jiménez
Randall
Randall Jiménez
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Oct 16, 2023

Hi Rohit

I am glad that you enjoyed the trip and also the accommodation in Puerto Viejo, I just returned from some days off in California, including a few nights in San Francisco, so while you spent some days in my country, I did the same in your town :)

Thank you so much for your feedback about the trip and the air conditioning limitation in Tortuguero, we will recommend to the hotel to include maybe one more fan in the rooms to keep a fresher environment while guests are sleeping.

Regards,
Randall

We are so happy we used KimKim
Costa Rica | Sep 24 - Oct 4, 2023

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Erika B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023

We are so happy we used KimKim to organize our honeymoon. The trip was wonderful. Everything was organized perfectly. All the excursions were fabulous, the people were so nice and accommodating and it was very well organized. There was no one hiccup. THANK YOU!

Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Oct 08, 2023

Hola Erika,

We are absolutely delighted that you chose KimKim and Serendipity Adventures as a Local Agency to arrange your honeymoon, and we couldn't be happier to hear that your trip was such a success.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your memorable journey! 🌟🥂

Pura Vida!
Bryan Leon,
Serendipity Adventures

Our trip to Japan was fantastic
Japan | Sep 21 - Oct 5, 2023

Steven
Steven I.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023

Our trip to Japan was fantastic. Fei setup a wonderful trip and we went to a number of different locations which allowed us to take in various aspects of Japan. All of our guides were great, offering us insight to the history of their mystical country.

We had a couple of changes to our itinerary while on our trip and Fei was there to quickly handle them seamlessly. Thanks to Fei and wonderful guides we had a trip of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Fei He
Fei
Fei He
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 12, 2023

Hi Steven,

Thank you very much for sharing your amazing experience in Japan with us. We had a wonderful time working and planning with you and we appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the trip. We are so happy that our guides provide you a mystical Japan.

Hope you will come back to Japan soon!

Yours sincere,
Fei

Review
Egypt | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2023

Ramon
Ramon R.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
The whole organisation of the trip was very good. We saw a lot of things in quite a short time which was a bit rushy, especially that the gudies took us to some not incalculated places where you can buy local crafted souvenirs (which are the same quality as in the bazaars but way more expensive).
The guides were highly qualified and interesting. We would like to highlight the tour guide we had on our Nile Cruise 'Ahmed Moussa' for his easy going and friendly behavior while sharing and...
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The whole organisation of the trip was very good. We saw a lot of things in quite a short time which was a bit rushy, especially that the gudies took us to some not incalculated places where you can buy local crafted souvenirs (which are the same quality as in the bazaars but way more expensive).
The guides were highly qualified and interesting. We would like to highlight the tour guide we had on our Nile Cruise 'Ahmed Moussa' for his easy going and friendly behavior while sharing and explaining tons of knowledge and answering all our questions.
Altogether we enjoyed the trip very much but the Hotel in Hurghada was definitely not the right choice for us as it was not that clean in our room. Also it is made for families rather with children which is not too enjoyable for a couple.
We quite regreted a bit that we were planning to go from Aswan to Hurghada by car as it was a very long ride.
We would also like to mention that our Airline lost our suitcase when we first arrived in Egypt and Habiba was very helpful and tried to call them and organise it back to us. Unfortunately the luggage is still missing but we definitely could count on Habibas help!

Hotel Reviews
Gravity hotel & aqua park Hurghada
Hurghada

Altough it is a very nice and huge hotel with beautiful decoration, the rooms are not even close to the ones on their website. The rooms on the ground floor the poorest ones, with not only super basic furniture, but also hygienic problems and canalisation smell. We had to ask several times for for a new room, which was better, but still not as on their website. It is more a quantity then a quality place, which might be a good fit for certain families with children, but not for anyone with higher standards (eventough we didn't expect western standards there)

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The staff is kind and polite but they were short in employees as they almost couldn't handle the people queuing up for questions and check in/out
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M.S. Esplanade - Mayfair Cruises
Aswan

Very clean and nice boat. The stuff was super friendly. The pool on the upper deck is amazing but a bit small. A bit strange that you have to pay for the coffee and tea for breakfast. But the buffet was amazingly decorated and with high quality and delicious food!

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Probably the best ship on the Nile (according to our guide)
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Very friendly and polite
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Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
Cairo

Nice and clean place, food was ok.

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Pyramids are seeable from pool, but a bit far from the airport and rather located in a not so nice neighborhood
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Activity Reviews
Diving Tour in Hurghada
Diving Tour in Hurghada
Egypt

It was an amazing experience to discovery scuba diving but also a but scary as the safety instrucion was like a 10 minutes talk in a big group. We also could only dive once because some one of us had ear pain from the pressure change of diving so quickly. Also the communication of when who goes to prepare and dives was missing. But grat boat, beautiful reef, nice food and friendly stuff.

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk
Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk
Aswan
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kom Ombo, and edfu Temples
kom Ombo, and edfu Temples
Egypt
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Luxor West Bank
Luxor West Bank
Luxor
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Luxor East Bank
Luxor East Bank
Luxor
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Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Cairo
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Local specialist: Habiba Mohamed
Habiba
Habiba Mohamed
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Oct 07, 2023

Thank you, Ramon, for your lovely review. We are happy that you enjoyed your trip, we will be waiting for you to come again and get more time than this to discover a lot more than what you saw.
and we will consider your comments and make sure to send them to the hotel to improve its service.
Have a great day!
Regards,
Habiba

Irene was INCREDIBLE. I do not have words to ...
Italy | Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2023

Adrienne
Adrienne S.
Murrysville, PA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Irene was INCREDIBLE. I do not have words to describe how well she planned this trip for us. Our guides in Tuscany that drove us around were some of the best. We laughed and learned and they kept us safe. Overall A+++ Read more

Irene was INCREDIBLE. I do not have words to describe how well she planned this trip for us.

Our guides in Tuscany that drove us around were some of the best. We laughed and learned and they kept us safe.

Overall A+++

Hotel Review
Agriturismo Mormoraia
San Gimignano

One of the most beautiful hotels (if you can call it a hotel) more like a villa that I have ever stayed in.

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Local specialist: Irene Lappa

Italy
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2023

Lori
Lori R.
Fremont, CA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Our 10 day trip to Italy was vey well planned out by Elena.
All corresponding E mails were answered quickly.
We visited Florence, Venice and Sicily.
Our transportation included, trains, and personal drivers. We arranged our own plane flights.
We were a party of 7, family and friends.
One of our flights was delayed. We texted Elena thru WhatsApp and an alternative driver was there to meet us.
The hotels she choose for us were top notch. All the hotels were centrally...
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Our 10 day trip to Italy was vey well planned out by Elena.
All corresponding E mails were answered quickly.
We visited Florence, Venice and Sicily.
Our transportation included, trains, and personal drivers. We arranged our own plane flights.
We were a party of 7, family and friends.
One of our flights was delayed. We texted Elena thru WhatsApp and an alternative driver was there to meet us.
The hotels she choose for us were top notch. All the hotels were centrally located.
Visiting another country is fun but can be stressful. Elena and her team removed the stress which in return let us
have all the fun.
Thank you!

Local specialist: Elena Del Vecchio
Elena
Elena Del Vecchio
Local specialist in Torino | Replied on Apr 30, 2024

Many thanks, so happy you loved our Country 😊

Silvia Japan Holiday Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto & Osaka 10 Days
Japan | Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2023

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Silvia P.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023

Everything went smoothly. We were thankful to have knowledgeable guides so that we could make the most of our time. Our hotels were great. We would have liked to be better organized for the more complicated transfer to our more remote hotel in Hakone. Wonderful experience in a beautiful country!

Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 17, 2023

Hi Silvia,

Thank you very much for your sincere feedback which will help us a lot to provide better service for you and other travelers in the future. About the better organized transfer to your more remote hotel in Hakone,I have talked to my colleague who is responsible for the transportation and we will try our best to make it more convenient.

Welcome back to Japan again in the future.

Warmest regards,
Angel

Memorable Vietnam Trip
Vietnam | Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2023

Gokul
Gokul G.
Singapore | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Thanks Trang for organising such a memorable trip for us. It was a wonderful and well planned 5 days. Our guide, Mr. Huy was a knowledgeable person who helped a lot in understanding the culture, history and geographical details of vietnam. We loved the hospitality. The hotel rooms were all cosy. Halong Bay Cruise was wonderful.
Huy even helped us to give us ideas to spend our free hours, to fully explore the place. In total I will give a 5/5 and highly recommend Kimkim.
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Thanks Trang for organising such a memorable trip for us. It was a wonderful and well planned 5 days. Our guide, Mr. Huy was a knowledgeable person who helped a lot in understanding the culture, history and geographical details of vietnam. We loved the hospitality. The hotel rooms were all cosy. Halong Bay Cruise was wonderful.
Huy even helped us to give us ideas to spend our free hours, to fully explore the place. In total I will give a 5/5 and highly recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
La Casta Cruise
Halong

Wonderful one day spend in the cruise with so many activities and amazing food. Staffs so helpful. We will feel like joining a party with family and close friends.

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HOTEL CAT CAT GALERIE D’ART
Sapa

Nice and cosy rooms. Helpful staffs. Amazing view from hotel top floor.

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Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel & Spa
Hanoi

Neat and clean rooms. Helpful staff

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Local specialist: Trang Pham
Trang
Trang Pham
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on Oct 09, 2023

Hi Gokul

Thank you much for your review and sharing the photos. It's so beautiful
I'm very happy when you enjoyed the trip with us. I hope to see you again on your next trip to Vietnam and South-East Asia

Wish you your family all the best in life!

Best regards
Trang

Audrey is an excellent collaborator, planner ...
France | Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2023

Maria Victoria
Maria Victoria I.
the Philippines | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Audrey is an excellent collaborator, planner and overseer throughout the process. She is always available for the glitches that happened during our tour. I am not as pleased with the accommodations chosen. Particularly the one in Marseille. Because of the unreliability of the flat owner, we had to be moved to another flat that was far, inconvenient in location, and sub-par amenities like no wi-fi and cable TV. We came out spending more in transportation because of its location that was... Read more

Audrey is an excellent collaborator, planner and overseer throughout the process. She is always available for the glitches that happened during our tour.

I am not as pleased with the accommodations chosen. Particularly the one in Marseille. Because of the unreliability of the flat owner, we had to be moved to another flat that was far, inconvenient in location, and sub-par amenities like no wi-fi and cable TV. We came out spending more in transportation because of its location that was far from the central location of the city.

The food tour by Oriane of Oai not Marseille is a must! So is the one by Laure of Paris A Dream where we discovered the Saint Germain des Pres area.

The cooking experience by Gilles while in Aix de Provence is a highlight of the trip.

Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Oct 09, 2023

Thank you, Marivic, for your feedback. It was a real pleasure to organize this stay for you. I apologize for the apartment in Marseille.
Feel free to reach out to me for your next stay in France! The Philippines is a dream for me, and I hope to be able to visit your country soon.
I wish you the best!
Audrey

Amazing experience with KimKim and Lucie!
France | Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2023

Nithya
Nithya G.
Port Washington, NY | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Our honeymoon trip experience was unforgettable from beginning to end thanks to the planning efforts of our specialist Lucie. Having been our first time using a professional itinerary company, we were unsure what to expect. Lucie was great at customizing our itinerary based on our wants and budget during the planning stage, and used very good local tour companies and reliable drivers to take us around. It was such a relief not having to worry about every minor detail as she had done the major... Read more

Our honeymoon trip experience was unforgettable from beginning to end thanks to the planning efforts of our specialist Lucie. Having been our first time using a professional itinerary company, we were unsure what to expect. Lucie was great at customizing our itinerary based on our wants and budget during the planning stage, and used very good local tour companies and reliable drivers to take us around. It was such a relief not having to worry about every minor detail as she had done the major planning already, and gave lots of good recommendations for things to do with our free time.

Hotel Reviews
Mercure Nice Promenade des Anglais
Nice

Perfectly located hotel right off the Promenade de Anglais. Nice large king bed and room with spacious bathroom and Nespresso machine in room. Lovely waterfront view from 2nd floor.

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Central Hotel
Avignon

Charming hotel on the Main Street in Avignon, our privilege room was on the top floor (elevator access), spacious, and adjacent to a rooftop terrace. Very large bathroom and comfortable amenities.

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Le 9Hotel Opera
Paris

Good overall 3-star hotel in the 9th arr. the major con is the small size, which is probably the norm in Paris at this price point. Anyone over 6 feet height will need to bend to get under the room and bathroom doorway entrance, and cannot stand upright in the shower.

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Activity Review
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris

This excursion was surprisingly one of our favorites. Floriane our tour guide with Paris A Dream food your company was so knowledgeable and you could see her enthusiasm for food, wine, and French history. She took us to hidden gems to taste different regional foods we would never have noticed on our own.

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Local specialist: Lucie Rousseau
Lucie
Lucie Rousseau
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Oct 09, 2023

Hi Nithya,
Thank you so much for your review. I am so happy that you had a great time for your honeymoon in France, and that you enjoyed the visits I planned for you and your husband.
We always make a point to choose reliable and knowledgable drivers and guides as it is so important for our guests, so I am glad that they took such a good care of you.
Best,
Lucie

Our trip with Kim Kim was very well organised...
Indonesia | Sep 16 - Oct 6, 2023

Sue
Sue B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
Our trip with Kim Kim was very well organised - first Borneo with our lovely boat crew and great guide Johanes. We have no bad comments here we loved every minute but it may be worth mentioning to other western travellers how basic the facilities in the boat are as some may find this off putting.
Next to Tanah Lot - after the mix up with hotels, we were very happy. Then Ubud - what a great hotel - a real hidden gem and so central for the town.
The Komodo cruise was great also but again...
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Our trip with Kim Kim was very well organised - first Borneo with our lovely boat crew and great guide Johanes. We have no bad comments here we loved every minute but it may be worth mentioning to other western travellers how basic the facilities in the boat are as some may find this off putting.
Next to Tanah Lot - after the mix up with hotels, we were very happy. Then Ubud - what a great hotel - a real hidden gem and so central for the town.
The Komodo cruise was great also but again facilities are basic and I think, if you want to avoid complaints, this should be stressed. The crew and guide here were fine but not as friendly as in Borneo
Jimbaran was our next stop and again, after changing rooms twice - the first time the shower didn’t work, the second room, workmen were working in our wall with kango hammers. We were then upgraded and very happy with the Villa 😊
Ana has been available to us throughout the trip for any problems - even when she was on leave so again, we can’t praise her enough.
Most of all, we wound like to state how absolutely Amazing our Bali driver was. He has always been on time and reliable, listened and changed itineraries at the last minute when we have wanted to, kept our luggage for us while we have gone on 4 day trips, queued for hours for tickets while we enjoy looking at something else and taken us to specialist shops at our request. He knows the island ( and roads/shortcuts) so well and is great at recommending what to do If anyone is thinking of a trip to bali, I can highly recommend him. Thank you Subrata Yasa for making our trip so fantastic 🥰

Hotel Reviews
Puri Pandawa Resort
Uluwatu, Bali

Needed 2 room changes for simple problems the hotel would have been aware of

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Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

We expected very basic facilities but the doors to cabin and bathroom did not shut and there was no comfortable seats. Borneo did it much better

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Artotel Sanur
Sanur

Great location for airport

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Artini 2 cottage

A hidden gem !

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Amazing character place
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Right in the Center but quiet and peaceful
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Bali Agung Village - CHSE Certified
Seminyak

Good bar and restaurant here and a pool big enough to swim in

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Right near beach
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FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta
Tangerang, Banten

Great for an easy one night stop over and

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A little noisey
Activity Reviews
Experience Sunset Local Boat Tour and BBQ
Experience Sunset Local Boat Tour and BBQ
Indonesia
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Visit Bali's Most Beautiful Beaches & Explore Uluwatu Temple
Visit Bali's Most Beautiful Beaches & Explore Uluwatu Temple
Indonesia
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Experience Nusa Penida snorkeling- Manta Point + Mangrove tour
Experience Nusa Penida snorkeling- Manta Point + Mangrove tour
Indonesia
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Komodo Cruise Day 4
Komodo Cruise Day 4
Komodo Island
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Visit Goa Gajah Cave
Visit Goa Gajah Cave
Indonesia
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Visit Taman Ayun Temple
Visit Taman Ayun Temple
Indonesia
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Komodo Cruise Day 3
Komodo Cruise Day 3
Indonesia
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Komodo Cruise Day 2
Komodo Cruise Day 2
Indonesia
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Komodo Cruise Day 1
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Indonesia
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Sunrise trek to Mount Batur
Sunrise trek to Mount Batur
Indonesia

Definitely not for the faint hearted !! This is a very callanging walk/climb

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Experience Rafting in Ayung River
Experience Rafting in Ayung River
Ubud, Bali

Only downside is the 600steps down to the river and 300 back up !!! Some people may not make this and spoil the whole experience

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Experience Ubud VW Safari Car Tour
Experience Ubud VW Safari Car Tour
Ubud, Bali
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Experience  the Tanah Lot trek
Experience the Tanah Lot trek
Indonesia
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Experience Borneo Cruise Day 4
Experience Borneo Cruise Day 4
Indonesia
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Experience Borneo Cruise Day 3
Experience Borneo Cruise Day 3
Indonesia
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Experience Borneo Cruise Day 2
Experience Borneo Cruise Day 2
Indonesia
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Experience Borneo Cruise Day 1
Experience Borneo Cruise Day 1
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Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 16, 2023

Hello dear Sue,

Thank you so much for your review!

I am glad to hear that you had amazing time!

I hope to welcome you again in Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore!

All the best!
Ana

Flawless
Guatemala | Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2023

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Jamal H.
Maple Shade, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
This was my first trip to Central America. I really didn’t know what to expect. I heard mixed things from people regarding safety, etc. Catherina generated a fantastic itinerary and Esteban was the perfect guide. The trip was so smooth and enjoyable. We witnessed such amazing beauty both in the natural sights of Guatemala as well as the people. The food was fantastic. The cost was perfect for the trip. We stayed in really nice places and felt safe and well-connected the entire time. No... Read more

This was my first trip to Central America. I really didn’t know what to expect. I heard mixed things from people regarding safety, etc. Catherina generated a fantastic itinerary and Esteban was the perfect guide. The trip was so smooth and enjoyable. We witnessed such amazing beauty both in the natural sights of Guatemala as well as the people. The food was fantastic. The cost was perfect for the trip. We stayed in really nice places and felt safe and well-connected the entire time. No hiccups and everyone was flexible to allow us to do what we wanted to do. When I go again, I will definitely look for these guys. Thank you Kim Kim.

Hotel Review
Homestay in Chichicastenanago, Casa Diego Ignacio, EN.
Chichicastenango

Not exactly 5 star accommodations, but the hospitality was first class.

Authenticity & Character
Just that
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Not in the heart of the city. Not too far either.
Staff
Genuine and warm.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Simple but comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Acatenango Overnight Group Activity
Acatenango Overnight Group Activity
Guatemala

An absolutely must do. Take your time going up. The shelter was nicer than I thought. Only issue was mild altitude sickness that occurred the next morning. Tried to ignore it, but it definitely took away from my enjoyment. The sights were second to none.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Bike
Villages Around Lake Atitlán by Bike
Guatemala

Something I’ll always remember, but a lot more grueling than I had anticipated. Uphill is no joke. I am not by any means an avid biker.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Kayaking in Lake Atitlán
Guatemala

Absolutely incredible views. Only issue was keeping the kayaks running straight, but that’s on us rather than equipment.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Chichicastenango Mayan Market
Visit Chichicastenango Mayan Market
Guatemala

Really fun. Lots to buy. Didn’t feel too pressured people people very nice. Overall just very festive.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Catherina Tittaferrante
Catherina
Catherina Tittaferrante
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Oct 11, 2023

WOOOOW Jamal!
It is incredible how our time together was so memorable, we enjoyed as well having quality over quantity.
Our goal has been always to be your local companion considering to do eveything intentionally with mindfulness to impact positively both our commmunities and you our traveler friends.

Getting to really know you is our vision of friendship and we do everything we do with our hearts and we appreciate so much to know we will meet you again hoping it will be soon.

Thank you again for your trust and we will always be happy to share with you and your family.

Review of our Canadian Rockies Trip
British Columbia | Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2023

Lani
Lani A.
Bergenfield, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
John our tour guide and Mike our driver were excellent!!!
I would recommend the places that were included in our trip but unsure of the Kimkim Team that handled our arrangements. However, the staff and teams of each place/accommodation that we were staying were amazing.
Thanks to all who made this experience unforgettable for us.
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John our tour guide and Mike our driver were excellent!!!
I would recommend the places that were included in our trip but unsure of the Kimkim Team that handled our arrangements. However, the staff and teams of each place/accommodation that we were staying were amazing.
Thanks to all who made this experience unforgettable for us.

Hotel Reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
Calgary

Perfect both in quality of accommodation and location

Authenticity & Character
Clean, smell good, courteous and accommodating dtaff
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best hotel across all places
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff

While beautiful; it felt old. The attempt to bring the amenities and design to this century is appreciated; it fell short of our expectations. The rooms were small but I would have preferred a bigger bathroom with a larger shower with the absence of a tub, instead of a table and chairs near the windows which I really did not need because I prefer the bed to read and enjoy the views more.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The welcome staff A birthday card and a delicious slice of cake was appreciated. The food Team at the cafe were great as well
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed
Forest Park Hotel
Jasper
Authenticity & Character
I love love the vibe of this hotel!
Location
Staff
I spent my birthday there; no appointment; we just told them if they can accommodate our group of 16; they did not disappoint; good food, good drinks, overall good service!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mountaineer Lodge
Lake Louise
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore around Banff
Explore around Banff
British Columbia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jasper to Banff
Jasper to Banff
Jasper
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Columbia Icefield Excursion
Columbia Icefield Excursion
British Columbia
Quality of Experience
surprising
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Follow the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Follow the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
British Columbia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour guide
Calgary Int. Aiport ( YYC)
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very patient, flexible, knowledgeable
Transport
New bus, great driver
Private Discover Banff and it's Wildlife
Private Discover Banff and it's Wildlife
Banff
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Carl Saulnier-Gagnon
Carl
Carl Saulnier-Gagnon
Local specialist in Québec | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Hi Lani,

Sorry that you had issues with the site and as you had someone in charge of your group this is why communication was all sent directly to her. Sorry about that, it's easier this way when we are working with a group.

Glad that you enjoyed your trip in Canada.

Couldn’t be happier!
Thailand | Oct 1 - Oct 5, 2023

Dale
Dale S.
Middletown, OH | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
We have been so incredibly pleased with our KimKim experience, which met and exceeded all of our expectations. Our specialist, Tina, was available and responsive at all times and our guide in Bangkok, Leena, was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Transfers were on time and all vehicles were top quality. We’re already talking about our next trip and telling all our friends what great service we enjoyed with KimKim! Read more

We have been so incredibly pleased with our KimKim experience, which met and exceeded all of our expectations. Our specialist, Tina, was available and responsive at all times and our guide in Bangkok, Leena, was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Transfers were on time and all vehicles were top quality. We’re already talking about our next trip and telling all our friends what great service we enjoyed with KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Siam Bayshore Resort
Pattaya

We requested this hotel in preference to the initial offering. We were extremely happy we chose Siam Bayshore.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the feel and atmosphere of the entire property.
Location
Right at the pier end of Walking Street, location couldn’t be better
Staff
Simply couldn’t be more polite, professional and efficient!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was perfect!
The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG
Bangkok

A decent hotel in a great location. In need of a little TLC but otherwise no complaints

Authenticity & Character
Not shabby at all, but would benefit from a little TLC.
Location
Very close to the Temple of the Golden Budda and Chinatown. Seemed pretty well located for access to other parts of the city.
Staff
Super friendly and efficient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok

Both of these are quite some distance from the city centre, so a lot of driving is involved and, at times, the traffic was pretty bad. That being said, the tour provided us with unforgettable experiences.

Quality of Experience
Unique locations and experiences
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Couldn’t have been happier
Transport
Lots of driving but we had a very nice car
A visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Pattaya
A visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Pattaya
Thailand

What a great tour this was. An educational and informative experience and the sanctuary, along with similar operations in other locations (including Koh Samui and Phuket) provides the elephants in their care with a protective and nurturing environment.

Quality of Experience
No “Trainers” no circus “tricks”, just interaction with these gentle giants in a natural environment
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Caring and educational staff seem to sincerely care about their mission.
Transport
Quality vehicle and punctual service
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 07, 2023

Hi Dale,
Thank you so much for the detailed review.
It's my pleasure to help you. Such an amazing review keeps me motivated to do better day by day.
I really appreciate it.
Thank you,
Tina

Would return in a heartbeat
Italy | Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2023

A
Abi D.
Bothell, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
We had a wonderful time in Italy! Thanos created an itinerary that was perfect for our needs and our trip was near-seamless for an international trip with the number of people we had. Would go back in a heartbeat! Read more

We had a wonderful time in Italy! Thanos created an itinerary that was perfect for our needs and our trip was near-seamless for an international trip with the number of people we had. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Hotel Reviews
Apartment in Sorrento
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Mulino Di Firenze
Florence

Almost perfect! Mosquitoes are a bit of an issue outside your room in outdoor common areas and it takes a 15-20min taxi ride to get to the heart of town but otherwise the hotel is to die for! The staff, the breakfast and overall service were amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not in the city center
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tour To Capri From Sorrento
Tour To Capri From Sorrento
Italy
Private Full-Day Tour to Cinque Terre
Private Full-Day Tour to Cinque Terre
Florence
Siena & San Gimignano with wine tasting & lunch
Siena & San Gimignano with wine tasting & lunch
Florence
Local specialist: Thanos Nikopoulos

Great Moroccon tour through Kimkim
Morocco | Sep 12 - Sep 29, 2023

B
Binzhong Z.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
It was a great experience for our recent 17-day Moroccan tour organized through KimKim. The tour was tailored for our 8 person team, and it turned out great. Thanks to Hakim who provided us everything we needed from the initial suggestions to the final itinerary through many correspondences. Hakim was continuously in touch during our trip to ensure service excellence. Our driver Abdou was with us the whole trip. He was professional and kind, a gentleman we all adored and trusted. When we need... Read more

It was a great experience for our recent 17-day Moroccan tour organized through KimKim. The tour was tailored for our 8 person team, and it turned out great. Thanks to Hakim who provided us everything we needed from the initial suggestions to the final itinerary through many correspondences. Hakim was continuously in touch during our trip to ensure service excellence. Our driver Abdou was with us the whole trip. He was professional and kind, a gentleman we all adored and trusted. When we need to cross the road, Abdou always made sure that we could cross the rod safely. The hotels/Riads were awesome, and everything was arranged seamlessly.

Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Dec 06, 2023
Dear Binzhong, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm overjoyed to receive your wonderful feedback about your recent 17-day trip around Morocco. It was my pleasure to tailor the tour for you all, and I'm thrilled to know that it turned out great. Your kind words about the service provided from the initial suggestions to the final itinerary mean a lot. I'm glad we could assist in making your Moroccan experience memorable. It's heartening to hear that Abdou, your driver, played a... Read more

Dear Binzhong,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

I'm overjoyed to receive your wonderful feedback about your recent 17-day trip around Morocco. It was my pleasure to tailor the tour for you all, and I'm thrilled to know that it turned out great.

Your kind words about the service provided from the initial suggestions to the final itinerary mean a lot. I'm glad we could assist in making your Moroccan experience memorable. It's heartening to hear that Abdou, your driver, played a crucial role in ensuring your safety and comfort. His professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail are truly commendable. I'll make sure to convey your adoration and gratitude to him.

I'm also pleased to hear that the hotels/Riads exceeded expectations and that everything was arranged seamlessly. Your satisfaction is the ultimate reward for us.

Thank you for choosing us, and I wish you many more fantastic adventures in the future.

Best,
Hakim

A beautiful taste of Morocco
Morocco | Sep 14 - Sep 23, 2023

Avnee
Avnee P.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
We spent 10 days in Morocco travelling around with a private tour manager and driver. The planning portion of the trip was lead by Sharon who was always very quick to respond and very patient with all of our questions and changes. Sharon made great recommendations and helped curate a great itinerary for us. The places we saw were so beautiful. The places we stayed were great and as expected or better. The local guides that were arranged were very personable and informative. Yassine our tour... Read more

We spent 10 days in Morocco travelling around with a private tour manager and driver. The planning portion of the trip was lead by Sharon who was always very quick to respond and very patient with all of our questions and changes. Sharon made great recommendations and helped curate a great itinerary for us. The places we saw were so beautiful. The places we stayed were great and as expected or better. The local guides that were arranged were very personable and informative. Yassine our tour guide and driver was always very accommodating and patient. Yassine was knowledgeable about the country, local/social customs, the spots to experience the best views, the best coffee “nos nos”, guidance on where to buy things we were interested in and always made an effort to ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We are very pleased with KimKim and the places and people we experienced because of using their services. We would highly recommend KimKim to plan a great trip with details covered to maximize enjoyment and minimize uncertainty/stress. Missing Morocco and the wonderful places and people. ❤️

Local specialist: Sharon Louthian

Our trip was very well organized with every detail attended to...
Switzerland | Aug 29 - Sep 25, 2023

Karen
Karen R.
Scottsdale, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
Our trip was very well organized and the attention to detail helped us every step of the way. We contacted KimKim with a request and a general outline of the places we'd like to see and the length of time we intended to spend traveling. Our specialist worked with us to refine the details, arranged our accommodations, our travel and numerous tours at each stop. She also made suggestions about places of interest and restaurants at the spots where we didn't book a guided tour. We climbed, hiked,... Read more

Our trip was very well organized and the attention to detail helped us every step of the way. We contacted KimKim with a request and a general outline of the places we'd like to see and the length of time we intended to spend traveling. Our specialist worked with us to refine the details, arranged our accommodations, our travel and numerous tours at each stop. She also made suggestions about places of interest and restaurants at the spots where we didn't book a guided tour. We climbed, hiked, kayaked, cycled and sampled local cuisine. Our hike to Kliene Scheidegg and the bike tour of Lauterbrunnen were lovely. It was our first taste of wild garlic and we loved it! We traveled through Switzerland and Northern France ending in Paris. Kimkim made it the trip of a lifetime.

Activity Reviews
Panorama Hike from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg (Experience Level: Beginner - Accessible to everyone!)
Panorama Hike from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg (Experience Level: Beginner - Accessible to everyone!)
Switzerland

The views available on this walk are amazing, the trail is uncrowded and the air is pristine. So much fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Swiss Travel Pass
Swiss Travel Pass
Switzerland

This was genius! It allows you to travel everywhere using any means of transportation. It seemed a little pricey at first until you realize everything it does for you. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Oct 07, 2023

Bonjour Karen,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, it was a real pleasure to organize your 25-day combined trip to Switzerland & France! I hope you had a great time!
See you soon in Europe,
Valentine

Fantastic service!!! Very pleased with all th...
Norway | Sep 10 - Sep 19, 2023

Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen J.
Appleton, WI | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
Fantastic service!!! Very pleased with all the communication before the trip. We canceled an activity during the trip and Ethel was most helpful in notifying the venue. We were very happy with our accommodations, activities, transportation. It was a great variety of activities. Will definitely use kimkim travel again! Read more

Fantastic service!!! Very pleased with all the communication before the trip. We canceled an activity during the trip and Ethel was most helpful in notifying the venue. We were very happy with our accommodations, activities, transportation. It was a great variety of activities. Will definitely use kimkim travel again!

Hotel Review
Dragsvik Fjordhotell
Balestrand

Hotel staff so welcoming, informative, accommodating. The grounds of this family run hotel are spectacular and well kept. Very beautiful and clean place!

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully decorated with family heirlooms
Location
Hotel is a bit away from the town of Balestrand but the bus stops right outside its door
Staff
So very helpful!! And friendly!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
We loved our deluxe room and sitting on the balcony enjoying the view of the water
Activity Reviews
Gondola Ride in Voss
Gondola Ride in Voss
Voss

We took the gondola up and decided to hike down. Views were beautiful and fun to watch the paraglides. Hike down was nice, a little steeper than we thought, but we certainly enjoyed the views and the cows on the trail!!!

Quality of Experience
Transport
Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting
Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting
Norway

Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the tour of the fjords. Only wish I had a little more time to explore Undredal

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ethel Laul
Ethel
Ethel Laul
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 08, 2023

Thank you so much for your review and the lovely pictures!
It was such a pleasure to plan this trip together. I'm thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time here in Norway, and our team is super glad to know that you will be using KimKim for your future trips too! We would love to welcome you again in the future.
My very best,
Ethel

Why travelers love kimkim

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You can always reach your local specialist with a quick message or call in case you hit a snag during your trip, or simply want some great local recommendations.