Kimkim Trip Reviews

This was a phenomenal choice. What a remarkable location, with such beauty and serenity. And if that were not enough, the restaurant and the rooms were perfectly adorned and in keeping with the landscape. And yet - the service surpassed even that. From first to last, every interaction was marked by kindness, responsiveness, and a delight in seeing our own delight. We shared some absolutely memorable moments. I absolutely want to return here, and the whole staff at Koora deserves high praise.

Staying at Grímsstaðir Horse Farm was nothing short of magical. Nestled in the heart of Iceland's breathtaking countryside, this farm is a perfect escape — with rolling green fields, wide open skies, and a sense of peace you can’t find just anywhere. The newly built guest cottages are cozy, modern, and thoughtfully designed, offering all the comforts you need while staying true to the rustic charm of the surroundings. What truly sets Grímsstaðir apart, though, is the warmth of its people. The hosts are not only incredibly welcoming and kind, but they are also excellent riding instructors. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, they meet you exactly where you are, creating a safe, encouraging, and unforgettable horseback experience. Riding their well-trained, gentle horses on the beach was a dream come true. Sitting down to lunch and dinner after our rides, sharing stories and laughter over hearty dishes, made us feel like we were part of their family. Grímsstaðir Horse Farm is more than a place to stay — it’s an experience of Icelandic culture, hospitality, and nature at its finest. I can’t recommend it highly enough. We’re already planning our return.

Great location and stunning views of the river. Elevator smelled like mold / mildew so we used the stairs, thankfully we were on the 3rd floor. We had a massage at the lower level of the hotel which was a little sketchy (room seemed unfinished and they could do more to protect modesty). We had to ask 3 times for additional towels and finally just stayed at the front desk until they handed them to us.

Stunning historic hotel that was beautifully appointed with lovely community spaces in a natural environment (with games and tea, water). The breakfast was the best on the trip - with full buffet and order off the menu. We enjoyed a lovely yoga class on site. Location was ideal, in the center of the city.

This was a quick overnight for flying out. Only 1.5 miles from the airport but took like 45 min to get there bc of the traffic and screwed up roadways. We had to leave at 4:30am and asked if we could take breakfast to-go and they were militant about not allowing us to take any food away (despite having our own containers) and only allowed us to take a piece of fruit and coffee.

Beautiful hotel with fascinating antiques throughout. We loved drinks at the quaint bar, and morning coffee on the terrace. Breakfast was delicious. We were so grateful to have filtered water stations on each floor which made it easy to stay hydrated which was so important for us to enjoy our stay.

Beautiful historic hotel but disappointed in customer service. Lovely room that accommodated our family of 4 very comfortably. Excellent breakfast. We loved cozy bar/ community room on the first night. We were disappointed to see the room closed on the second night (for maintenance). Unfortunately the hot tub was non-operational which limited the amenities available on the gorgeous grounds. With no hot tub and no community room, they missed an opportunity to "made it right" by providing a fire pit for guests as an alternative gathering spot. Despite us asking about it, they did not seem interested (although fire pit was available for sale- outrageously priced at 1 bundle of wood for $25USD for only 1 hour). We asked for their assistance in calling a taxi but they did not know how to do this or didn't want to be bothered. Lastly, with an early morning departure, we were frustrated they did not allow us to take breakfast food to go, but did give us some dry snacks and bottle of water. Staff seemed to hide behind a language barrier and just didn't seem motivated or interested in providing a good customer experience.

Excellent experience overall. Marino was so accommodating (helped us with a pharmacy trip), was friendly and engaging throughout the experience. Restaurant was great because we could taste a wide range of authentic Peruvian food.

We loved our time exploring Cusco for 2 reasons: first, bc it was the summer solstice festival and second bc our guide coordinated Rosaura (girl from the alpaca farm) to be able to join us for the day. We toured the city with her and took her to lunch - she was an absolute joy to be with and for my kids to have a real cultural exchange.

Exceptional experience, loved the market and the city. Best part of the trip was the alpaca farm and shop. We could have spent all day there petting the animals and getting to know the charming locals.

Train ride was a lovely experience in and of itself! Exploring Machu Picchu with EJ was mind blowing and very memorable.

Our driver Rafael was great and made it a fun drive (albiet a long one) with soft 80's music and engaging conversation. Abraham (lead instructor) and the other instructors were fabulous - so sweet and accommodating.

We loved this - the traditional meal experience was so culturally enriching (and delicious). The welcome cocktail was so good that we ordered another round. Such a lovely and peaceful experience, we didn't want to leave.

Incredible experience, breathtaking views, but it was high exertion, very challenging physically (and we're all fairly fit).

Really good, clean and comfortable hotel only 10 min walk from the Twin Towers.

I really loved this hotel because it is just behind the end of the waterfront so with an easy walk you can get to the river where the view is great. I had a corner room on the top floor which was spacious, clean, very comfortable. They have great breakfast, I really appreciated that they offered Sarawak Laksa for breakfast, its a must to try :)

It is difficult to give a review about Nexus because the location, the beach is simply incredible. I would say that this is one of the nicest beaches in KK area. The hotel premises are huge, you can meet with monitor lizards in the garden, I have seen even hornbills staying on the trees. I was staying in a sea view room on the top floor, the room was huge, clean and nice. However…many parts of the hotel are neglected, there is no guard on the beach, some of the furniture is totally destroyed by the weather. The breakfast time is handled in their main restaurant which does not have the capacity to accommodate all guests therefore you have to wait to get a table. Overall its a pity that certain services, areas of the place are neglected because it would be a really great hotel.

One of my favorite hotels during my trip, its an incredible hotel with huge, comfortable rooms. The hotel premises very nicely melt into the surrounding nature. The food was delicious and the pool is an absolute plus. They offer free shuttle between the hotel-airport-national park which is so convenient.

The lodge has a registration office in Lahad Datu where you are welcomed, you can have some refreshment, they explain you the road trip which takes 2,5 hrs to the lodge which is already a great adventure. It is a real treasure in the rainforest, an incredible accommodation. I was staying in a Jungle Chalet which was spacious, very comfortable bed with mosquito net which I loved. During the night it felt like sleeping out in the forest, really nice experience. The food was incredible, huge variety or everything. Very nice and friendly staff, special thanks to Ben and Irene from the bar for their kindness and entertainment. Very organized welcoming of the guests, rangers are explaining the programs before you start them.

This accommodation was a real surprise for me, I was not sure what to expect and I was surprised in a very positive way. Rooms are super comfie, clean and the food is absolutely delicious. I could not thank enough for their kindness staff for it :) I really appreciated that its not a huge lodge so they only a few rooms therefore it feels really cozy. I love their eco solutions for water and electricity.

Best location because its very close to the RDC and also only a few min drive from the Orangutan and Sunbear centers. The rooms are nice and clean, I really liked that you live in individual small chalets. The pool was amazing after a tiring day on the sun.

A real gem. I have been to many 5 star hotels but this one is very special. Originally I was booked into the Garden wing but straight away at the check in I got myself upgraded into the Ocean wing. Right from the beginning the staff was incredibly helpful, they even gave me an interim room to refresh myself until my Ocean Wing room is ready. I had a sea view room on the 4th floor. The room is fantastics, my first thought was that I would love to have it as it is as my own flat. Incredibly spacious, smart layout, comfortable furniture, tub on the terrace with a sunbed and a fan. Every evening they give you a local short story as part of the turn down service, such an attentive detail. The hotel premises are huge and as expected the ocean wing provided real privacy and peace. I really enjoyed the huge swimming pool and also visited the beach. I had a massage as well in the spa at the golf court which i can highly recommend.

I would say already the trip from Lahad Datu to Danum was already a great adventure, I loved the ride. We already saw monkeys on the way and some nice butterflies. We started at the lodge with an easy walk, and for our greatest surprise we spotted an orangutan mom with her baby. This was an absolute highlight and it was only an hour walk. Later we had a night drive, its was so nice and calm with some animal spottings.

I was the last one to board the boat which gave me a really good spot to sit at the end of the upper deck. The who journey gives you a really nice overview of the city, the surrounding, how people live in the area, fishing boats which are super cute and colorful. The absolute highlight was the sunset in the end behind Kuching.

It was actually an hour program, we visited the city by car and made a stop to take some pictures of the Mustapha tower and the ministry building. In the evening I had the most amazing sunset of my Borneo visit, KK is situated in a perfect location to catch incredible sunsets.

We did the coffin trail trekking which was very challanging physically to climb in the mud but the view in the end is a great compensation for the efforts. In the afternoon I went rafting, that was a real highlight to me in Danum. We were two in the boat plus our guide Bob so it was a really relaxing program. We also had the chance to swim a bit in a spot. The scenery is just amazing. We heard the sound of a helmeted hornbill which I will never forget :) We finished the evening with a short nightwalk, we had a bit cloudy evening but still the sky above the rainforest was amazing.

The Deer cave was incredible. Already the walk to the cave was really cool, all the way in the forest but on ramps. After the cave we watched the bat exodus, hundreds of bats flying out of the cave to go for food in huge groups one by one…a true memory for life especially also if you keep silent and listen to the sound of their wings. The walk back to the park entrance in semi darkness brings out all the sounds of the forest, hundreds of spiders watching you and when the torch light touches their eyes, they shine like a diamond…it kinda feels like in Avatar.

We arrived late at the lodge therefore it was not possible to go for the full 2 hr trip however my guide Rizal did not want me to miss anything so they quickly took me out to introduce me to the proboscis monkeys before they go to sleep. I really enjoyed it.

We had 3 boat trips during the day, one in the morning where I was alone. In the afternoon I went with two other tourists from Spain and evening I was alone again. All cruises were really great, I enjoyed the calm and silent small channels of the river. During the night ride we spotted some very cute animals.

I was mainly interested in snorkeling for the program. We went to Dreamer island which is a private island and is mainly for water sports. There was nothing to see so its not a good spot to see anything. They organized intro diving but it was not too encouraging that all the people on the island went in turns so the entire experience seemed a bit like mass tourism. The island had a nice beach, if you dont mind swimming monitor lizards in the water its a nice sport to take a dip in the water.

Last day in Kinabatangan with morning and afternoon boat rides. We were trying to chase elephants but did not make it but still we managed to see wildlife.

The first highlight of this trekking was my guide Rosli. He has such an incredible knowledge, he is so proud of his heritage that you can hear it in all his stories he shares. The park is really nice, calm, we have seen some pitcher plants, birds, forgs, amazing trees and as a bonus a nice waterfall in the end. Even though I expected the water to be cold, it was really pleasant. In the afternoon we continued our trip to Semenggoh orangutan center as a separate program where we saw many orangutans coming for the afternoon feeding.

My ultimate favorite cave is the Clearwater cave. Its gigantic, the dimensions are incredible. There is an nice small sport at the exit to take a dip in the water which is very refreshing so highly recommended. We stopped on the way in a small handcraft market, I really liked the hand made products there. Lunch was very tasty and extra bonus I had midin as well :)

Its a great place to see the monkeys from very close. Bonus was two hornbills :)

First we visited the Kinabalu Park, the flowers and plants here are beautiful. I have seen some orchids and pitcher plants. Later we visited a dairy farm, I really liked that you can see the cow milking and also try their local products. I tried their yogurt ice cream, it is a must, was super delicious.

I visited the SunBear and the Orangutan Rehab centers, both really worth the visit. I also had a Nightwalk in the RDC where we went to skywalk to wait for the flying squirrels. I can recommend to check out the canopy bridge also during the day, its an incredible establishment.

The hotel and staff are great! It's within walking distance of many restaurants and shops. The rooms were spacious, each with its own living room and small kitchenette. While we liked being in an urban area, if you're a light sleeper, this may not be the place for you. It is busy, and it is Europe. People were out until 2 AM most nights. We were so exhausted from our fun filled days that it didn't keep us up, but we definitely could hear the fun downstairs.

You cannot beat this view! Or the location! We only had a day and a half in Nice, so being this close to the beach and the promenade was very nice. So many great restaurants, and a daily flea market that was fun to browse through. The staff are friendly, and the room was clean. It could probably use a cosmetic touch up, but it seemed pretty standard to other European hotels we've stayed in. It was nice at this location because they offer a complimentary breakfast. We were able to grab some food before we left for our days and not have to spend time hunting for a good, fast meal.

We walked along the river seine - it was so lovely and there were so many people out!

Got to walk right in. We did still have to wait in line to go up the levels, and at each level to get up to the next. This was nice because they basically escort you in and then you are free to spend as much or as little time as you'd like here. We went all the way to the top - phenomenal views of Paris!

We had a private tour and our guide was awesome. She gave us tons of local information and history. Although 7 hours might seem like a long day - it went by very quickly. We stopped at a Perfumerie - a very cool experience, walked through Eze, drove to Monaco, had lunch on the beach, went to its palace and aquarium, then headed home. We skipped the casino and opted to spend more time at the aquarium. She went at our pace and just asked that we message through whats app when we were ready to move on to the next place. I liked the independence of that as she allowed us to customize the experience.

We had a private transfer to the park - we arrived right when they opened. This park was not as busy as in Anaheim which was great. We had the premier access pass, and we flew through Disneyland and all of the rides we wanted by 1PM. This gave us plenty of time to get to Walt Disney studios and do the same there! We completed all the rides we wanted at both parks and were on our way home by 6PM. Although the names of the rides are the same as in Anaheim, the rides are very different. It was a lot of fun and a great way to spend the day with family!!

We met with Chris and she guided us around the city, through Notre Dame, and Sainte-Chapelle. She has been a guide for over 30 years and is very knowledgeable about the city and the two cathedrals. She was able to point out tiny details about each visit that you would not even see or notice without a guide.

We sampled three types of wine and a few cheeses. It was cool because he chose all French wines, pulled out a map, and showed us exactly where they were coming from. It was a neat experience!

Sabine was our guide - you can tell she has a great appreciation for art and history. We had a great visit at the Louvre. We were only there for a bit and with entrance could stay as long as we wanted. She shared that to get through the entire museum, we'd have to spend 8 hours a day, everyday, for four months!!! While I love art and history, my family was ready to leave after we saw the Mona Lisa :)

RT was our guide and she lives in the Saint-Germain neighborhood. She took us to many great stops and we got to try a ton of food! We've done previous food tours where we "sampled" the treats. These are not samples - they are full size chocolates and pastries!! That being said, come hungry! We had leftovers so we got to enjoy the pastries the next morning for breakfast!

We did this on our last evening in Paris and it was a great way to end our trip. We didn't love the food, it seemed like everyone else did though and I think this is just preference. It was so cool just being on the river people watching. We finished up at 11:00 just as the Eiffel Tower started twinkling. The live singer was a special treat - she was fantastic!

My daughter and I did this - lots of fun shopping!

Unique experience on a fully solar boat. The harbor was so pretty, the water was perfect, and our captain was very kind! We all very much enjoyed this boat excursion. It was only an hour and 20 minutes - which was exactly about how much time we can spend on the water before on of us gets seasick ;)

Amazing and best experience I have had so far

Was an experience I have never had before. Will always remember this night under the stars.

Loved the zip line experience

Great entertainment on train and loved the scenic route

This hotel was perfectly located for our Paris visit. We needed beds for 3 and stayed in a room at the top of the hotel. The room was very clean and had everything needed for our 5 day stay. One twin bed was located under a low ceiling and I kept bumping my head. The room had an air conditioner, but we never got it to work, However, we didn't ask for help. We used a fan in the room instead, and we opened the windows which made it comfortable. Only problem with the open windows was sometimes there was noise outside. The staff was nice and friendly. The breakfasts were continental and perfect for us. We would happily stay in this hotel again.

I'm so glad we got tickets to the summit. The views were great!

The sidecar tour was one of our favorite tours. The drivers were knowledgeable, friendly, and provided a fun tour. They were also courteous and helpful in dropping us off so we could safely get to our next event.

After hearing about the Arc de Triomphe my whole life, I stood under the Arc in awe. We observed the tomb of the unknown soldier. We were sad that we couldn't go up into the Arc due to a workers strike.

We enjoyed learning more French history and observed the names of people who made a difference in French history.

Versailles was amazing. You could feel the once decadent era when Louis XIV and those that followed lived there. If you love French history, there is much to learn and enjoy. We wish we could have spent a little more time there.

Our guide, Aloïs, escorted us for our walking tour in Montmartre. She shared wonderful information about Montmartre and made the tour delightful. Although Montmartre goes uphill, the pace was perfect, and when it rained, we stopped for tea in a local cafe. Our tour ended when we reached the Sacre Coeur. Before leaving us, she pointed out cafes and other places in which we might be interested.

I'm so glad I got to view the exhibits in the Louvre. Right after our visit, the museum was closed due to the strike by the workers citing insufficient staff and over tourism. While I respect these workers, the museum, and the exhibits, I cannot help but be grateful that I was able to see the historical treasures during my visit.

Great location. Friendly staff.

Excellent food and accommodating food allergies.

Great location, food, and food allergy accommodation.

Staff not very friendly, seemed very impersonal. Had a strange smell in the lobby while we were there. Accused us of not paying for the room even though when we checked in they indicated it was paid in full. It was a decent location right next to the tube and Hyde Park.

Very good guide. Informative. Wish we had more time to spend at the Tower (another hour at least).

We liked the private transfer and the somewhat self guided tour in the house and then allowed us to explore the gardens and rest of the areas.

Best part of the trip. Guide was excellent!!

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They went the extra mile whenever we needed. Great location for the many excursions we did in the Arenal/La Fortuna area.

Our guide, Freddy, a local business owner, was incredible. We were able to go at our own pace and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. He seemed to care that we had a good experiece!

One of the best whitewater rafting excursions I have been on. The guides were super helpful and the river eas a blast. It had rained the day before which made the water especially fun for rafting!

This was a fantastic excursion in the backcountry of Costa Rica. The scenery and trails were perfect for this adventure.

The best ziplining experience I have ever had. Beautiful views and friendly staff.

Charming family owned run hotel in beautiful Aurland. We had the best room overlooking the Aurlandsfjord. It was at the top front of the 2nd floor, I believe room 201. Staff and breakfast was great,

Very pleasant hotel in Oslo. Great location. Excellent restaurant

Nice, family owned hotel next to the fjord in the tiny town of Ulvik.

The bike and hike trip in Ålesund was fantastic. The equipment provided was top-notch, especially the ebikes which were the best I've ever ridden. The hike to Sukkertoppen was challenging but incredibly rewarding. It was one of my favorite parts of the trip.

Exploring Trondheim on a walking tour with a local guide was an amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable and took us through the rich history and culture of Trondheim, making it a highlight of our trip.

This hotel was in the central part of the city next to an amazing plaza. This made walking to everything very easy. Though he’ll tell itself was full of good amenities, including a rooftop bar. Felt very safe at this hotel as well. Would highly recommend.

Definitely the highlight of our vacation. This boat ride was super relaxed and our guide was fantastic. We had a leisurely ride around the area. He allowed us to take our time in exploring and was just fun to be with. Thank you Ivo!!

It was an ok tour. Nice to see the local market but not essential.

Unfortunately the Church was closed, therefore we could not enter. It was a shame.

Amazing place to visit and Carlos the guide was great too. Beautiful scenery and very serene.

The place was amazing to visit but unfortunately it was a bit cloudy (unlucky for us) and visibility was low but it was a great tour which ended up in the hot spring and seeing the hummingbirds.

Great experience. Martin, the tour guide was great and the visit was very eye opening. Nice lunch by the beach at the end of the tour.

Unfortunately we did not spot any wildlife.