Kimkim Trip Reviews

Clean, comfortable and great location within walking distance to the Eiffel tower and metro stations very convenient.

Victor was our guide the day we went to the opera house and covered passages and he was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and a very nice man. You could tell he loved the history and sharing Paris with visitors.

The French Cooking Class and Market Visit with Chef Dominique was really good. Initially, cooking in his home felt a bit different, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. From the market visit to cooking at his house, everything was delightful. The recipes we learned have been a hit since coming back home, and I've made them multiple times.

The Louvre quest for teens was a fantastic activity. Lorraine, our guide, was phenomenal and made the experience engaging with her stories and historical insights. Even our teenagers enjoyed the tour. The Louvre itself can be overwhelming, but with Lorraine guiding us through the highlights, it was both educational and fun for our family.

The private tour to the Loire Valley Châteaux was phenomenal. The experience was filled with fascinating history and stunning architecture. This day trip was very enjoyable and stands out as a highlight of our trip.

Perfume-making was one of our favorite activities! Our teenagers absolutely loved it, and the entire experience was incredible. Working with the perfume specialist to craft a unique scent was great, and bringing home a personalized perfume was a special treat.

Rooms too small.

Nice location. Very close to main interesting places.

Very nice hotel but too far away from the main attractions in Tokyo.

The trip to Hiroshima was the most dramatic of all. I was very impressed with the museum and the architecture of the memorial site.

If I compare this tea ceremony with the one we had on our first day of the tour this one is a disappointing. The ceremony lacked of depth and the atmosphere was very much lacking in the way the whole event was held. It was rushed and the explanations were very poor. The quality of the ceremony was very disappointing.

I would recommend this activity to anyone. The hostess was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. What a lovely lady she was and she was very nice and kind to everyone who was there. She even sent me the recipe for one of the food we made. I give her a 100% rating.

Great experience for the children.

An excellent experience for the kids. A lot of fun. I must add that the second time our family went to the Samurai activity ( our daughter and her family on 3-24-2025) they were very disappointed. They were rushed. Our grandson was looking forward to experiencing practicing what he had learned but never got to do it.

One of my favorite activities. Excellent and fun experience.

it was not half day. We were picked up 45 min late as they went to wrong hotel. Driver did not speak a word of english. We didnt know that we were going on motorcycles or hiking for 4 hours.

Guide was nice but his english wasnt that good and we saw Christ took a picture and moved on. He provided little to no history .

The guide was incredible

The Remota Patagonia Lodge was a standout for us. The style and aesthetics were first-class, with the whole place having a high-end, spa-like feel. The restaurant was excellent and having a swimming pool added to the experience. I would highly recommend it.

We really liked the Palo Santo Hotel. One of my friends expressed a strong desire to revisit, especially because of its location in the Palermo neighborhood. It was super convenient with currency exchanges and restaurants nearby. Overall, it was very comfortable and well-situated.

The visit to the Penguin Colony on Isla Martillo was a mixed experience. While the penguins were interesting and the scenery beautiful, the tour of the museum at Harberton Ranch was excessively long. The content was educational, but a shorter, optional tour would have been preferable as it stretched into the late evening.

We had a wonderful time on the Buenos Aires Walking City Tour! Our guide, Diana, was excellent and really enriched our experience with her knowledge.

One of the best things about this hotel is the extremely comfortable beds/bedding -- great for a good night's sleep. The buffets offered an amazing array of options, just wish some of the dishes had been warmer - or maybe that's a cultural difference. We especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet. Seems to draw a mostly business crowd, with just a few other tourists like us.

El Carmen was super comfortable and all-round really good. It turned out to be our favorite accommodation during the trip. The rooms were a perfect size for our family, making it a relaxing place to stay.

Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel had amazing food and a beautiful rustic charm. The breakfast was fantastic and the people were incredibly nice. However, it was a bit loud due to open air concept and lacked air conditioning which might not suit everyone's comfort level. Nonetheless, the views were gorgeous, and I would stay there again despite the minor issues.

The Villages Tour on the Chicken Bus was just thrilling. Visiting the women's collective was a standout experience, providing an incredible insight into local culture. The views on the way were breathtaking. Overall, every bit of it was enjoyable and truly an amazing part of the trip.

The food is not as good as the other hotels we stayed at, breakfast buffet is decent, but wouldn’t eat dinner here. The gym is totally inadequate for the size of the hotel

Food, location, and decor are all amazing

Must do!

I stayed at the Aira Hotel Bangkok, which was nice, but a more conventional hotel than the other places we stayed.

The full day Khao Yai National Park tour was a pleasant experience. We did a nice hike through the jungle but did not have the luck to see elephants, which was a bit disappointing. However, I understand that these are wild animals and sightings aren't guaranteed. In retrospect, it might have been nice to have the option to visit another park with possibly better opportunities to see elephants, but the one we visited was still enjoyable.

Kasbah Tiziri was my favorite place that we stayed. It was beautifully restored by its owners and has a lovely garden with resident tortoises. The food served was delicious.

The hotel staff were so kind and friendly.

The last hotel in Osaka was our favorite because it was bigger and comfortable, but it was a bit far from our destinations. It would have been nice if it were closer to the train station so we ended up taking a cab a few times due to the distance. The food was great though!

The Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya exceeded our expectations and was our favorite part of the trip. It was really enjoyable and efficiently organized. Everything worked smoothly, and it felt like a well-oiled machine that allowed us to enjoy the experience fully. We loved it!

The Ramen cooking class was a delightful experience once we found the location. It was in a residential area, which was unexpected, and we got a bit lost. Clearer directions would have been helpful, but thankfully, customer support was responsive and helped us. Once we were there, the class was great, and we enjoyed meeting fellow tourists.

Very comfortable rooms, great breakfast, perfect location.

Great room for 3 ppl because the cot had its own room. No views. Breakfast not included. I would have prefered to be closer to old town, though this is close to the Guggenheim.

Comfortable room, great breakfast

Very nice rooms in modern hotel with great breakfast. It was a hike to old town, where we spent most of our time. Our room was large and comfortable for 3 but we did not have a great view. I think if you stay over on top of this hill it's worth it if you view the bay.

Our guide was great. We enjoyed his company for the day and he was really knowledgeable about the Camino and the Basque Country. The beer and snack at the end was a nice reward, too.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The stops were interesting. It was ok for our 14yr old son, but better for guests who can enjoy the drinks. I liked the private room for one stop. The group was nice and friendly.

Great way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time.

Very average accommodations. The location was noisy. The room had no character. The bed was VERY uncomfortable.

The hotel had lots of character. The views were amazing and location was perfect. But the photos didn't accurately portray the room we were in and the plumbing was about to rip from the wall. The staff was fabulous.

Wonderful facility. The staff was accommodating, the hotel was super cute, the location was close to everything. My favorite of the trip.

Very cool experience. The dancers were very talented and the environment was super unique.

Just an average food tour. The guide was lovely but I didn't like that we had to cram into most of the places. We only had a separate area for our group in one place. Everywhere else we went the guide had to compete with the crowd to talk to us.

My rating is only based on our guide. He was lovely and very knowledgeable. He was so great even someone who was nearby asked how to book him :).

Again I'm only rating our guide. Rocio was fabulous. I was EXTREMELY disappointed to learn however this was a free tour considering how much I paid KimKim/Espiritu to put together this trip.

The market was really cool. The experience was a nice mix of education about the market, the ingredients we were going to use and the actual cooking. The hosts were very cool. But I didn't like the way we were set up in our groups. We ended up paired up with a family that monopolized the process.

Small rooms. Lamp was broken. Needs a little work but it was fine for one night. We hardly stayed in the hotel much anyways. It served its purpose. The location is awesome though! Close to the train and buses.

They didn’t warn us ahead that they charge for coffee in the room. However, their breakfast was awesome! The location was also great!

Favorite hotel of the trip! Grab some emolliente from the cart in the courtyard! Highly recommend this hotel, it’s gorgeous! Loved how comfortable and luxurious it was here!

We love Tino! Had the best experience here! The food and bar were awesome! Thank you for such an amazing time! Glad we got to see so many exotic birds and animals!

The restaurant downstairs was delicious! The hotel is simple. It wasn’t close to town but we were too tired to explore anyways. This hotel also served its purpose. Rest and food were our main needs especially at that elevation! Overall it was a good time.

The first night we did a night walk with Tino and it was awesome! Loved our rooms! An absolutely gorgeous place! Dinner was delicious!

This made our time in Lima special! 100 percent would do again!

Last day was great. Had lots of time to pack up and head out. Overall a smooth travel day to Cusco.

The full day here was awesome! We started our day with bird watching! Then, we got to do the canopy walk. Later we went canoeing around a lake and saw so much wildlife. On the way back to the lodge we even saw wild capybaras! All the food was delicious that day too! Truly an amazing experience!

This day felt very rushed, unfortunately. We did not get to spend enough time in the Sacred Valley and had to rush to make it to the Panchamanca on time. Other than that we had an awesome time. Our guide and driver were so awesome that day making sure we still made it to everything! I recommend spending a full day in the Sacred Valley.

I slept through most of this! Overall, it was great. We made some great stops and even saw some monolithic structures! We tried Coati coffee which was tasty. We got some good souvenirs during this journey! We also visited the Church of San Pedro. It was a fun time and got us to Lake Titicaca!

This was so cool! It felt other-worldly going here and seeing how the people live! Awesome day on the beautiful Lake Titicaca! It’s a journey but definitely worth it! We really were able to immerse ourselves in the culture!

Obviously our favorite part of the trip! Cusco is one of the most beautiful cities my husband and I have ever been to! Machu Picchu was picturesque and I got emotional seeing it! Definitely, the highlight of the whole trip!

Nice location. Nice restaurant and personnel.

Hotel did not do my laundry even though I asked them several times to make sure that it was ready for check out on the following day

Loved this hotel due to it's remoteness and the ambiance in the surrounding grounds. Many places to sit and read/visit, etc.

Restaurant was exceptional. Had GF food that I could eat and actually enjoyed. View was good. the flooring could have been better marked because there were drop offs that were unexpected if you weren't paying attention. In other words, the floors were uneven and mostly ramps from section to section

Hotel was on a street where many locals hung out. Getting our luggage ourselves was an issue since the bell hops insisted that they get them. Accessing the street was difficult because there always seemed to be a car in front of the hotel.

Staff could not understand my English when I told them I had COVID and needed to cancel my massage appointment. Darian was rude upon arrival because he was working on his computer. He did not say please nor thank you. The woman and Karla were fine.

Driver was on time and very patient while all of us arrived at different times from the United States

Flight delays - poor communication with our travel associate. Poor hotel accommodations at the Hilton due to the distance back to the airport, when the holiday inn express was at the airport.

Guide was unable to answer most of our questions at the church and along the way. She seemed to have a script of what she wanted to tell us. We asked a lot of questions in the church and she said that she did not know. Like the stations of the cross (since it was lent), the nun giving counseling (maybe), etc.

We were scheduled to have 2 shuttles holding 12 of us. Only one shuttle arrived so we were delayed in our departure to the airport while the transport company discussed the terms of settlement of the drivers. We did make it to the airport on time but by passing vehicles on solid yellow lines going speeds above normal based upon the sway of the vehicle.

A tour that was scheduled to last for 6 hours took well over 10 hours. Lunch was good; by the end of the day all were exhausted.

Both the El Principal vineyard and the Santiago vineyard tours were very nice for our last day of the journey.