Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a truly wonderful and unique experience in Sri Lanka. This is largely thanks to the country’s inherent beauty, rich culture, and remarkable charm. However, we feel that the planning of the trip did not fully align with our preferences and expectations, which required some on-the-spot adjustments during our journey.

Roshan, our guide and driver, was exceptional. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our trip. His flexibility and willingness to adapt plans were a significant reason why our experience turned out as well as it did. However, it seems that the information and guidance we provided to Rikaz during the planning stage were not fully communicated to Roshan, leading to an itinerary that didn’t fully match what we were looking for.

We had made it clear during the planning process that we were not interested in spending time relaxing in hotels, no matter how lovely they were. Instead, we wanted to immerse ourselves in the culture and explore the country with activities that felt authentic and avoided commercialized, "hop-on-a-bus" experiences.

That being said, the hotels selected for our trip were all very good and comfortable. However, the service at the hotel in Ella was inefficient and slow. For instance, when we asked if it was possible to have a yoga mat brought to the room, the staff assured us they could, but it was never delivered, nor did they follow up to inform us it wasn’t available. Upon arrival, we were also promised a welcome drink, but after waiting for 30 minutes, we decided to forego it and head out to explore Ella instead of waiting any longer.

In contrast, our best hotel experience was at Ginganga Lodge. Both the place and the service were exceptional, and it was a real highlight of the trip!

As for the itinerary, there were moments where the planning fell short of our expectations. For example, the plan to visit Rawana Falls as the only activity after a long drive to Ella did not align with what we had asked for. The itinerary described it as a place where we could bathe or climb the rocks in the dry season. However, upon arrival, we found clear signage prohibiting both activities due to safety concerns, and Roshan had already informed us these were not possible. The stop ended up being little more than a photo opportunity crowded with tourists—exactly the type of experience we were hoping to avoid.

In hindsight, there were more fitting options nearby, such as walking to the Nine Arches Bridge from Ella or visiting hidden waterfalls in the area, which Roshan suggested after understanding what we were looking for. Unfortunately, by then, there wasn’t enough time to adjust.

To salvage the day, Roshan suggested taking the train to Bandarwela, which turned out to be a highlight. In addition, he made thoughtful adjustments to the plans for the last three days, optimizing the itinerary to give us more meaningful experiences and less time on the road. He also included special stops, such as visits to local markets and less touristy spots, which made a huge difference for us. These efforts reinforced how committed he was to ensuring we had the best possible experience.

That said, we believe his level of English, while sufficient for general communication, was not quite strong enough for tasks like giving a detailed guided tour of Galle. As a result, we opted to explore on our own, which worked out well for everyone.

In summary, while the planning stage left much to be desired, Roshan’s exceptional efforts and flexibility, along with the quality of most of the accommodations, ensured that we left Sri Lanka with incredible memories. We hope this feedback helps improve the planning process so future visitors can have an even smoother experience.

Hotel Reviews

Koragaha Lodge

Tissamaharama

The service was wonderful, but breakfast was limited selections

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Hide Ella

Ella

Service was slow and felt they didn't really care

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Ginganga Lodge

Bope

If I could give them more than 5 stars I would

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Jetwing Lake

Dambulla

Even though it is a big hotel and part of a chain, it had it's charm and the service was lovely. The best was that on our last day they allowed us to stay until 18:00 in our room as our flight from Colombo was at midnight, which was a life saver

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Galle

Sri Lanka

Visit the Ravana Falls

Sri Lanka

It's a tourist trap!

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Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park

Sri Lanka

It was a typical safari, but it felt too crowded. There was a traffic jam of nearly 40 jeeps to see one leopard (sleeping) and each time there was sighting fo elephants the first jeeps could get a good look at it, but all the Instegram people created a traffic jam and didn't move to give a chance to others. Not the best experience.

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Ritigala Forest Monastery

Sri Lanka

Explore the Nine arch bridge

Sri Lanka

Village Tour at Hiriwadunna followed by cooking demo and lunch

Sri Lanka

Hike to Little Adam’s Peak

Sri Lanka

It's a touristic walk and you'll find many people on this trail

Whale Watching Tour in Mirissa - Shared Boat

Sri Lanka

Explore the Dambulla Cave Temples

Sri Lanka

We were lucky to do it on a Full Moon so teh experience was special

Afternoon Safari at Minneriya National Park

Sri Lanka

After Yala - this was redundant even though the scenary was different

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (F)

Sri Lanka

Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with Cusi travel was lovely and patient, especially with out two kids (6 and 3). It was a good mix of activities, although the climbing in Ollantaytambo was too difficult for the 3 year old.
We loved the farm lunch and Machu Picchu (obviously). And I am glad I requested to go to the weaving village because the girls loved it!

All reservations Emerson made were exactly as promised. Every guide showed up on time, and they were all friendly and very helpful. Activities were wonderful, with well-planned times and downtime in between. Overall fantastic experience and will be using this platform for our next trip!

An absolutely fantastic trip. All our accommodation and guides were wonderful. Not one single complaint.

Hotel Reviews

Ichumbi Gorilla lodge

If I could give it more than five stars I would. David and his staff are amazing!

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Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp

Maji Moto

We loved this camp we stayed at!

Ashnil Mara Camp

Maasai Mara

This was another of the camps we stayed at, and we loved it as well! Recommended!

Activity Reviews

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Kenya

It's a great place where you can see plenty of elephants and see them being taken care of!

Maji Moto Maasai "Olpul" Bush Camp

Maji Moto

Very cool experience and wonderful camp!

Amazing experience would definitely recommend. Our driver Ilyace has been amazing and made our long drives fun and interesting. I love the tiziri camp amazing food indeed and the whole experience. The local family has been so hospitable as well and we felt at home. The food tour is a must for sure Said has been amazing to feed us and made sure we enjoyed it. Fatima is amazing as well sharing her knowledge about Fez. We also enjoyed the food indeed Dar Rihana, still craving of the food and the presentation of the food is amazing.

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

They went over and beyond to make our stay amazing and a birthday surprise for my hubby

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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The bed smells like something foul i dont know if its from The rest room or something

Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

From start to finish a luxury in the desert indeed. The best sleep we ever had and the food is amazing. The staff are all truly hospitable

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Dine with a local family

Morocco

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Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

We didn’t get to experience this

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Private Transfer from Boumalne Dades to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Bea was amazing. She came up with several itineraries- adding/subtracting excursions based on my feedback. She had too pivot on one accommodation because it wasn’t available at time of booking and gave clear information. The services were spot on! All transfers very smooth and we can’t say enough about our driver Alberto who transferred us to Granada and was also our driver to Ronda and El Torcal park. Our excursion to El Torcal was prohibitive due to dense fog- that was a disappointment but Alberto was such a good driver he still brought us to the top and 2 of our family braved the weather for a short hike. Our guide at the Ahlhambra was also Alberto and he was so knowledgeable and engaging. All our drivers were friendly, prompt and communicated status and directions well. Our street tapas tour in Madrid was a highlight- our guide and the group became fast friends quickly. The entire Espíritu team was tremendous including a beautiful table of snacks at our last destination. That was a great final touch and a credit to their personal commitment. We will use KimKim again and refer anyone to Bea- she really created the most memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews

Melia Barajas

Madrid

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Hotel Intelier Casa de Indias Sevilla

Seville

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Hotel Palacio de Santa Inés

Granada

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H10 Villa de la Reina

Madrid

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Activity Reviews

Tapas Culinary Experience

Madrid

Highlight of Madrid- our guide was engaging and fun - the choice varied and all the people in the restaurants were friendly

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Guided Visit of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

We had to change the date and time of the tour and the support person at KimKim was right on it and made it happen. Our guide Alberto was thorough

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Ronda Wine Experience

Spain

Because it was winter there was no one at the winery which made it special. Our guide was so knowledgeable and gave a good history of the area. Wines were superb!

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Alberto is the best!

Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave

Granada

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Morocco is truly a magical place. The magic we experienced was carefully and thoughtfully planned by Majid and perfectly delivered by our driver/spirit guide/new family member Mouad. From the initial itinerary planning through the all-too-soon drop off at the airport to return home, our every request and interest was catered to. We cannot thank Majid and Mouad enough for sharing their country, culture, history, homes, and most of all themselves with us.
Majid crafted a perfectly tailored experience based on our requests. He did this quickly, affordably, and with great communication. He included every highlight we dreamed our Moroccan trip could include: the narrow ancient streets of the Medina in Fes, the other worldly dunes of the Sahara on camel back, the awe inspiring mosque in Casablanca, the frenetic square in Marrakech, and so much more. The best highlight though was our private driver Mouad. Not only did he work incredibly hard as our driver (getting us to our destinations safely, comfortably, and calmly), but he truly went above and beyond making stops along the way to share hidden gems, teaching us about life in Morocco, looking out for our safety and comfort, and even inviting us to his family home in the desert. He anticipated our needs (snacks!) and comfort making adjustments on the fly. For example, he anticipated that we would be too cold in our luxury desert tent (January nights get very cold in the desert) and was able to secure us accommodations in a sister luxury hotel for the evening. Speaking of which, the Sahara is an absolute must part of a trip to Morocco and we recommend giving yourself a few days in the area to experience as much as you can.
We would absolutely go back to Morocco, and if that opportunity arises, we will absolutely be calling Majid and Mouad again.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel & Spa Le Doge

Casablanca

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Full of character

RIAD NILA

Chefchaouen

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Riad Maison Bleue And Spa

Fes

Absolutely stunning property

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Kasbah du Toubkal

lmlil

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Activity Reviews

Explore the Blue City

Chefchaouen

Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Hammam Spa & Massage in Marrakech 3 PM Session

Marrakesh

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Our guide, Atman was sensational and spoke perfect English

Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Hugely impressive architecture

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Fes Food Tour

Fes

Merzouga Area Desert advanture

Merzouga

Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Alnif

Morocco

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Cooking Class La Maison Arabe Marrakech 10 AM session.

Marrakesh

Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

4WD Dunes Tour & Sandboarding

Merzouga

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Guided Hike in Imlil Valley

Imlil

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

We took a large group of 13 people to Australia and New Zealand. Our group consisted of two brothers, our families (each with 4 kids ranging from age 8 to age 16) and our mother (grandma). A group that large created some logistical issues, but kimkim was fantastic in taking care of all of the details in booking our accommodations, transportation, and activities.

In Australia, the highlights were the penguin parade on Philip Island (doing the Penguin Plus seats was a must), and our road trip on the Great Ocean Road. Seeing wildlife in the wild was important to us, and we were able to see koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, and many birds -- all in the wild! We were also very impressed with the sights: Loch Ard Gorge, Bay of Islands, London Bridge, and 12 Apostles were stunning.

In New Zealand, we visited both North and South Islands. In Queenstown, we loved our accommodations at Break Through: the Point. Day trips to Milford Sound and Walter Peak Farm were great. But the absolute best was the Shotover Jet. It is an absolute must-do in Queenstown.

On the North Island, we really liked Hobbiton, Glow Worm caves, and a night time treetop walk in the Red Woods in Rotorua. My family absolutely loved ziplining with Canopy Tours in Rotorua. Our guides there were the best.

Overall great trip and kimkim helped make it all happen!

Rachel did an amazing job planning our trip. Everything went very smoothly. All of our guides were on time and provided us outstanding service. She was able to pivot when we needed to make changes. Leo, our Guide in Rio, was incredible! I highly recommend him to any of your travelers.

Eric our trip specialist was great to work with. We described what we wanted, and he tailored the itinerary to us and made changes happen very quickly and easily. The hotel rooms were fantastic and exactly what I would have picked, he nailed it! We will definitely be using Kimkim again in the future.

Activity Reviews

Langjokull Glacier Snowmobiling

Iceland

Huge group, lots of waiting, pretty lame trip overall. We went in a single line at no more than 10km/hr out to a spot and then back.

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Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour

Iceland

Small group, wonderful and laid back guide. Our favorite guided activity of the trip!

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Sky Lagoon

Iceland

Relaxing and located conveniently close. It was clean and a neat experience. Very easy to access.

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Iconic and really neat to see the lagoon. The facilities aren't great here though, very few chairs to relax or sit on, so you basically need to be in the lagoon or sitting on a hard bench or plastic chair inside when it's cold out.

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The trip was perfectly calibrated for our family of four. Every guide we had in Monteverde, fortuna, and Tamarindo was excellent. Kimkim beautifully facilitated a minor adjustment we needed. We’ll be back!

We had a fabulous trip to the Galapagos Islands! Everything went smoothly (including transfers thanks to Alejandro) and it was an incredible adventure. We loved the Palma Polo Club where we stayed for two nights upon arrival in Ecuador and one the night before going back to the US. It was relaxing, the rooms were huge and lovely, the bed was the biggest I have ever slept in. My husband said the gym was the best he ever experienced in a hotel (it was open air and overlooked the heated pool) and they even managed to arrange a massage therapist to come to the hotel and treat us to in-room AMAZING massages. The restaurant was also very nice with delicious food.

Upon arrival in Baltra on December 30th we were greeted by our guide for the 8 day cruise, Andres. He was fantastic...passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated. He was so full of interesting information about every place we visited on the cruise I wish I could remember it all. The cruise on the Natural Paradise was awesome. All the other passengers on the tour were wonderful and we became fast friends while experiencing the trip of a lifetime. There were several excursions a day, and I loved the level of activity. We snorkeled, hiked and toured interesting and spectacularly beautiful places. The natural world is thriving in the Galapagos and this was such an inspiration. The wildlife is abundant and appears to be doing really well....they certainly manage the tourism to these islands which helps ensure a healthy ecosystem for the many animals that live there.
The entire crew of the Natural Paradise was skilled, kind and helpful. Their attention to detail including food preparation and presentation, safety concerns, condition of the boat and equipment was top notch. Shoutout to Jorge, Camilo,, Maria, Jose and all the crew . I had prepared for motion sickness (bring your Bonine just in case!) so I never had any issues. I enjoyed a cappuccino each morning as I watched the sunrise from the sundeck. One morning I was treated to a Bryde's whale sighting which was amazing. Our room was huge, the bed was comfortable, even the bathroom was large! Maria was magical...so efficient and fast...we never once saw her go into the room but it was always spotless. Using the hot tub after snorkel trips was so lovely and the afternoon we saw the big pod of dolphins before sunset was unforgettable. Every meal was delicious, with something for everyone. Omelettes made to order in the morning, fish dishes for lunch and dinner in addition to meat options, and lots of fresh fruit, veggies and salads.
We truly had an amazing journey to the Galapagos and wish we could have explored Ecuador for longer. So many more places to visit, including the Cloud Forest, the Amazon and the Andes. I hope we are able to return to this amazing and interesting country again soon. A country with beautiful sights, lovely people, fabulous food and spectacular wildlife and nature! Thanks to everyone who made this journey so special, including Alvaro who planned it for us!

Our guides were amazing! We truly appreciated the care Michelle gave us while in Singapore. I especially appreciated the escort from the airport to the hotel. And the escort back to the airport AND the front desk of the airport. Michelle even helped us with our bag issues at the airport counter. We enjoyed the private tours and Michelle's thorough knowledge of the country was evident,
The hotels were perfectly matched for our taste.
The adventures in Thailand were also well matched for our family. We loved Phuket and Phi Phi. The private guide in Bangkok was excellent. He met all of our needs and also escorted us to and from the airport.
Elena, thank you for planning a fun, adventurous and high end trip.

Hotel Reviews

Carlton Hotel Singapore

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The Naka Phuket

Phuket

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The Sukhothai Bangkok

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Activity Reviews

Half-day Singapore City Tour

Singapore

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Green Elephant Sanctuary Park - Morning visit

Phuket

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This was our first experience with KimKim and we had such an exceptional experience. The hotels that were selected for us were in perfect locations for the type of touring we wanted to do—within walking distance to attractions, public transit, great neighborhoods and yummy restaurants. We are an active family who like experiencing the more “local” flavor or places, and Bea did a great job of planning and adjusting our trip to fit our personal preferences and personality. There was the right amount of scheduled activities and downtime for personal exploring. We were totally impressed with the warm demeanor of all of our tour guides, who also gave great, local recommendations of places to eat/things to see. It was such a gift for me to not have to plan and hold all of the details so I could be present with my family. We are so grateful for the memories we made and have since recommended KimKim to many friends looking for a memorable travel experience. Thank you!!

Hotel Reviews

Rome Life Hotel

Rome

This hotel is in a fabulous location with a helpful staff and clean, comfortable accommodations.

Authenticity & Character

This is a more modern place but we loved the breakfast area and sitting spaces, where we were able to play cards and chat during downtime.

Location

We loved the walkable, easy access to the Collosseum, Metro and Monti neighborhood (with great restaurants).

Staff

So kind—especially the bellman who delivered our bags.

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Refreshed daily. Love.

Hotel Piazza Bellini & Apartments

Naples

This hotel was right outside the bustling Piazza Bellini—which was full of local life and markets/food. We loved the courtyard, which immediately provided a respite from the busy city, and our flat, which was cozy, clean and very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

This is a really quaint, bright hotel.

Location

So close to easy pick up spots for tours and nightlife/Naples life etc.

Staff

Their suggestions of where to go and what to see how to easily access these things. We ate amazing food in Naples and the hotel staff helped!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Somehow our room was on a crazy busy piazza but it was also very quiet. So nice to sleep well in a place after busy travel days!

Hotel Meninas

Madrid

We loved the charm of this place and the friendly people who greeted us every time we came and went. Again, super helpful folks with great suggestions—who made reservations for us so we could enjoy the 3 Kings parade as soon as we got to town.

Authenticity & Character

The stairwell in this hotel is charming—and the room was just right. We appreciated the daily refresh and the overall cleanliness of the space.

Location

We loved the easy access to city attractions, transportation and eateries. We also liked that the hotel is in a side street so just a little bit away from the hustle!

Staff

Again, so great and helpful. I couldn’t believe they offered to make our reservations for us—which is amazing when you don’t speak the language!

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Activity Reviews

Campo de’ Fiori, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Food Experience

Rome

We loved this whole evening—it was the perfect start to our trip and a great introduction to Rome. Silvia, our guide, was the best—she was kind, funny, and gave great information about the food and history around the neighborhoods where we ate. We had our 16 and 19 year old with us who also loved the entire experience (and Silvia!). This was a trip highlight for all of us—highly recommend!

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The food was delicious and the commentary just awesome.

Food

So fun to try local, delicious bites and walk through so many cool neighborhoods during the process.

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Silvia. We loved Silva. She made our photo book!

Colosseum & Roman Forum Visit: Arena Access, Gladiators Gate & Ancient City

Rome

This was just a fabulous experience. Dennis, our tour guide, was excellent—in demeanor and knowledge. Again, my kids really enjoyed his commentary, which says a lot. We visited on a crisp sunny day and enjoyed the whole thing. We didn’t realize we would have an ear piece to hear him and we loved it—there were a lot of people around but it didn’t matter!

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Dennis. We were so sad we didn’t think to get a picture with him—he was excellent!

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The Flavors of Naples: Traditional Cooking Class

Naples

The cooking class in Naples was so much fun! Francesca and Silvia, our instructors, were fantastic, and it was a delightful way to engage with the local culinary traditions. We will ask them to share the pasta recipe! The experience was unforgettable and definitely one of our trip's highlights.

This was my first experience with kimkim and overall everything was great!To start, the communication with Yuliana was smooth, complete and efficient.
Both properties were excellent: Naturalista Reserva was very comfortable, the food excellent, and the staff extremely accomodating and friendly.
Taylor at Naturalista, although quite young, was an excellent guide. I think in one day I was able to photograph over 40 bird species!
Sagreve, in San Gerardo de Dota, was truly high end, being luxurious without being pretentious.
My guide Melvin, quite experienced, was responsible for me seeing and photographing Quetzales for the first time!
In additon, his range of knowlege was over the top!
I can't forget the drivers: all 4 were quite friendly, courteous, and above all, on time.
All in all my experience in fantastic!

From start to finish we had an amazing time, our guide Ancel & team were at all times informative , friendly & great fun. We felt very safe in their hands.
Cycling around the back roads of India was at all time safe, interesting rides.

Hotel Reviews

Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel

Kovalam

Good hotel, all safe friendly. Nice pools.

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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Varkala

Lovely hotel within walking distance of the beach & town. Hotel - great food & staff Fantastic pool. Great place to spend a few days.

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Houseboat

What a fantastic experience. Lovely staff who looked after us. Very relaxing overnight stay.

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Marari Beach Resort - CGH

Lovely location & fantastic grounds. Accommodation 5 star. Great food Lots to do. Very large pool plenty of room aroufir sun beds. Beach so close. Choice of restaurants

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Activity Reviews

Alappuzha: (approx. 35 Km cycling)

Alappuzha

Great ride

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Varkala Sightseeing

Varkala

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Kovalam: (approx. 10 Km Cycling)

Kovalam

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Free Day!

Marari

Lovely restful day

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Free Day at Marari Beach

Marari

Within the hotel plenty to do

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Cochin sightseeing

India

Very informative tour great guide

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Cooking class in Cochin

Cochin

Fantastic experience in her Homestay house, lovely family, great food. She made us feel at home . Recommended

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We loved our visit to Santa Cruz Island, including all of the guided tours and the hotel stay. The outings were informative, interesting, well-planned, and enjoyable. Thanks for all the help planning our trip! We'll always remember the fun we had.

Argentina is a great place to visit. Under Milei, it is on its way to again being rich and a world leader. Buenos Aires has a really cool combination of post-socialist grunge (graffiti, old buildings) and brand new cafes and restaurants. In general, all of our connections were on-time. We generally avoided large buses and groups, which we preferred for our family group of four. Each of our destinations (El Calafate, Bariloche, Iguazu, BA) were world class. We were happy with the Boutique hotels chosen in terms of location and facilities and breakfast.

We absolutely loved our trip to New Zealand! Michelle was fantastic in helping us understanding some of the amazing places and activities available. We really we were able to do and see much more with her help in organizing and planning from biking, rafting, hiking, flying, fjord's, ballooning, glaciers, star gazing, jet boating and majestic scenery. We loved our visit impart because of Michelle's help and expertise.

Activity Reviews

Jet Boat the Shotover River

Queenstown (NZ)

Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight

Queenstown (NZ)

Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience

Rotorua

Mt Cook half day Heli Hike

New Zealand

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Ferry to Waiheke Island

Auckland

Eco Zip - Flying Fox ziplines & Native Walks Experience

New Zealand

Timber Trail day 2

Ongarue

Timber Trail Day 1

Ongarue

Rafting Kaituna River, grade 5

Rotorua

The Crater Experience - stargazing Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

amazing experience in seeing our universe.

Renata was incredibly helpful planning and organizing our trip. She was quick to respond to my many questions.
Keneick was fantastic in the Amazon, Diana was great at the waterfalls and Vinny was a wealth of information in Rio (and an avid soccer fan that our children appreciated.)