Kimkim Trip Reviews for Indonesia

4.8
Based on 122 ratings
Read 122 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Indonesia on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Thanks for making our holiday amazing.
Indonesia | Dec 19 - Jan 2, 2025

Lisa
Lisa T.
Burleson, TX | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025
We loved the experience with Kim
Kim. I do think we had a few too many stops and would have preferred more days in Raja Ampat and Ubud. The diving was fantastic and Ubud had so many things to do. I would definitely suggest including how long the travel days are and mention the traffic. It’s hard to have a 7 or 8am start time the day after a long travel day. That means being up at 5 or 6 to get dressed and have breakfast. I say this about our travel day from Raja Ampat to Yogyakarta. ...
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We loved the experience with Kim
Kim. I do think we had a few too many stops and would have preferred more days in Raja Ampat and Ubud. The diving was fantastic and Ubud had so many things to do. I would definitely suggest including how long the travel days are and mention the traffic. It’s hard to have a 7 or 8am start time the day after a long travel day. That means being up at 5 or 6 to get dressed and have breakfast. I say this about our travel day from Raja Ampat to Yogyakarta. We left at 7am and got to our hotel at almost 10pm. I do believe that Yogyakarta should have been cut out of my itinerary but our drivers and tour guides were amazing. In fact all of our tour guides, drivers and hotels were fantastic! Amazing, actually. I am so very pleased and will highly recommend Kim Kim to friends. Pricilla was exceptional and so was Kaisa. Thanks for making our holiday amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Papua Paradise Eco Resort
Papua Barat

This resort was our favorite place we stayed during our Indonesia trip. The service was 5 star. The welcome song, the food, bartender and drinks, housekeeping, dive shop and the owners made this such a special holiday for my son and I.

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The Kalyana Ubud
Ubud

Gorgeous resort and friendly staff. They were out of wine and champs that was the only thing missing

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
Yogyakarta

Very charming hotel and great staff. We were here for Christmas and it was decorated so beautiful. The breakfast buffets were impressive and delicious. The bar staff were awesome and the Spa services were exceptional. Loved it!

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Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort
Nusa Dua

This hotel was very American. Lots of restaurants to choose from and they offer free shuttles to the mall and beach. Very clean and spacious rooms, the breakfast buffet was huge and the food was delicious. We spent NYE here and they had a DJ with dancing and champagne toast at midnight. I do have to give a shout out to the bar staff and entertainment staff, they all went above and beyond Excellent customer service all the way around

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Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri

Hiking with Komodos!
Indonesia | Nov 22 - Dec 1, 2024

Nancy
Nancy P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024
Ana helped us plan the perfect adventure in Indonesia. Originally, we had only planned to visit Bali but after discovering our love of wildlife and nature, she recommended a stop in Flores and a boat trip to Komodo Island. Hiking Komodo island with a private guide right as the park opened allowed us to beat the big tourist groups and see eight dragons! We snorkeled with 6 ft manta rays and watched thousands of bats leave 'Bat Island' at sunset. Tony was an excellent guide and the crew on... Read more

Ana helped us plan the perfect adventure in Indonesia. Originally, we had only planned to visit Bali but after discovering our love of wildlife and nature, she recommended a stop in Flores and a boat trip to Komodo Island. Hiking Komodo island with a private guide right as the park opened allowed us to beat the big tourist groups and see eight dragons! We snorkeled with 6 ft manta rays and watched thousands of bats leave 'Bat Island' at sunset. Tony was an excellent guide and the crew on our private boat shepherded us safely from island to island as well as fed us well! In Bali, our driver Tut was the best. He patiently and safely drove us to our many adventures - white water rafting, Mt. Batu hike, hot springs, coffee plantation, beaches. Our one day convertible VW safari with Putu exploring the temples and waterfalls around Ubud was a fun way to see the area. KimKim was easy to work with, exceeded our expectations and provided great value for the money. We are traveling to Singapore for business this spring and plan to use thier services to plan a side trip to Borneo!

Local specialist: Ana Bicanic

Once again, another stellar performance from ...
Indonesia | Aug 18 - Aug 25, 2024

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Sepehr M.
Kent, WA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024

Once again, another stellar performance from the kimkim team.
My fourth experience with kimkim - and each have been terrific.

Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri
Priscilla
Priscilla Puteri
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Dec 03, 2024

Hi Sepehr,

Thank you for your kind words, it truly means so much to us! We hope the experiences and memories you’ve made will always bring a smile when you think of them :)

Stay happy and healthy! And know that you always have friends here in sunny Indonesia :) We are always ready to welcome you back and help you discover even more of what our country has to offer.

With warmest regards,
Priscilla

Amazing Time in Bali
Indonesia | Nov 15 - Nov 22, 2024

Susan
Susan A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

We had a very memorable trip exploring the east half of Bali with our driver, Essa. He was always punctual and navigated his way around Denpasar, Ubud, and the north the mountains effortlessly.

Our travel specialist, Ana, was great to work with and always replied very quickly. She is knowledgeable about Bali and helped us build a magical itinerary for the trip. We are so happy we booked this service through Kimkim!

Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hello dear Susan,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I am so happy to hear that you've had wonderful time!

I will pass your comments to your driver :)

Wishing you all the best and hope to plan again with you in the future!
Ana

Yuqqa organized this trip, and she allowed us...
Indonesia | Oct 30 - Nov 12, 2024

Jan
Jan D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024
Yuqqa organized this trip, and she allowed us to have our input on where to go. She did an excellent job selecting the events, hotels, travel etc. And she did this in a record time of a few weeks. During the journey she followed us on a daily basis. She is pleasant, very accurate, knows her stuff. She made this an unforgettable amazing journey. She is the best! The drivers were Yadi and Very. Both were very nice, pleasant and excellent drivers. They took us to the most interesting... Read more

Yuqqa organized this trip, and she allowed us to have our input on where to go. She did an excellent job selecting the events, hotels, travel etc. And she did this in a record time of a few weeks. During the journey she followed us on a daily basis. She is pleasant, very accurate, knows her stuff. She made this an unforgettable amazing journey. She is the best!

The drivers were Yadi and Very. Both were very nice, pleasant and excellent drivers. They took us to the most interesting places.

We enjoyed learning about the Indonesian culture, their religion, how they live, what they like to eat, how they travel. We learned about the Indonesian history, we saw their rice-, tea- and coffee plantations. We learned about Batik, the Wayang culture. We spent time in the big cities, like Jakarta, Bandoeng, Yogyakarta and Semarang.
Of special Interest:
Jakarta: Old Batavia, the National Museum of Indonesia, Pasar Baru
Bogor: The Botanical Gardens
Bandoeng: Wayang Golek, Malabar tea plantation
Yogyakarta: Kraton, Making of Wayang puppets, Making of Batik, Prambanan Temple, Gunung Marapi
Semarang: Kota Lama, Ambarawa with train museum

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Des Indes Menteng
Jakarta

Friendly staff, great breakfast. Exellent located in city of Jakarta

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THE 1O1 Bandung Dago
Bandung

Old hotel Breakfast was great

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
YOGYAKARTA

Great Hotel, friendly and very helpful staff, great breakfast

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FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta
Tangerang, Banten

Great shuttle service from and to the Jakarta airport. Modern hotel. We had a great dinner at the roof-top restaurant. Service great, staff very pleasant

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Novus Giri Puncak Resort & Spa
Bogor

Great Hotel, excellent breakfast

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Metro Park View Hotel Kota Lama Semarang
Semarang

Great Hotel, excellent breakfast. Liked the coffee and ice-cream bar. Service at the dinner room was awkward, staff barely spoke English, kept on asking questions, very pushy and insisting us taking wine.

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Activity Reviews
Explore Tea Plantations in Bandung
Explore Tea Plantations in Bandung
Bandung

We first went to see Wayang Golek. This is a must-see for everybody going to Bandung! Then to the Malabar Tea Plantation, see comments below: The guide did not discuss the process of the tea production, but instead showed us the kampung. This could have been an attractive part of the trip but has to be adjusted: more explanation of the tea process, no tour through the kampung.

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needs to discuss more of tea process. To much of the kampung
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Lively discussion with guide about people of Indonesia
Visit Botanical Bogor
Visit Botanical Bogor
Bogor

Excellent. Botanical garden were very interested.Had a great trip over the Puncuk

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Jakarta City Tour
Jakarta City Tour
Jakarta

Very interesting old Batavia, Sunda Kelapa. Unfortunately the museum at the Old town was closed and the Wayang museum was being rebuild. The visit to the National Museum of Indonesia is exceptional. It reviews the 78 different ethnic groups of Indonesia. It is a must-see for everybody visiting Jakarta Visited Pasar Baru, interesting

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Kota Gede District, Plaosan and Sewon Temples, Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Show
Kota Gede District, Plaosan and Sewon Temples, Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Show
Yogyakarta

We visited Krotan, the Sultan palace and had a great guide. She spoke perfectly English and knew everything about the sultanate and the Islam religion. Visit to Prambanan Temple was great. Had an excellent guide. Saw the inpressive Gunung Marapi vulcano. We loved the performance of the Ramayana Show.

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Semarang City Tour
Semarang City Tour
Semarang

Went to Kota Lama Semarang, impressive. Great walking tour. We went to places where they make wayang puppets and to a place where they make batik fabrics.

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Explore Nature in Outback Semarang
Explore Nature in Outback Semarang
Semarang

We went to the Train Museum in Ambarawa. We had a great tour-guide. We learned about the steam locomotives and how the train system was build between Semarang, Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

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Visit Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market
Visit Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market
Yogyakarta

We went to the Yogyakarta Pasar and saw all the different spices and fruits that were sold. Quite an experience! We were not able to make it to the Borodudar Temple, unfortunately

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Local specialist: Yuqqa Macdalena
Yuqqa
Yuqqa Macdalena
Local specialist in Bali, Indonesia | Replied on Dec 04, 2024
Dear Jan, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback on your trip with us in Java! It means a lot to me. I’m especially thrilled that your experience in Jakarta was so personal and meaningful to you. It’s wonderful to hear that you also enjoyed the boutique experiences I crafted for you in Bandung and Semarang—it’s always a pleasure to create something unique for our travelers. I’m already looking forward to planning your next adventure in Indonesia! Whether it’s exploring Sulawesi,... Read more

Dear Jan,

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback on your trip with us in Java! It means a lot to me. I’m especially thrilled that your experience in Jakarta was so personal and meaningful to you. It’s wonderful to hear that you also enjoyed the boutique experiences I crafted for you in Bandung and Semarang—it’s always a pleasure to create something unique for our travelers.

I’m already looking forward to planning your next adventure in Indonesia! Whether it’s exploring Sulawesi, discovering the beauty of Lombok, or embarking on a Komodo journey, I’m here to make it unforgettable.

See you in the next adventure with us! 🤗✨

Ana is AMAZING!
Indonesia | Oct 24 - Nov 8, 2024

Valentina
Valentina M.
Germany | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2024
Ana proposed right away a plan on this platform, which is a big plus that for most of the country tour guides don’t do. We had already the chance to review a practical proposal and we could change things very fast. The vacation overall was the best of our lives. Beside Bali being a paradise by itself, we squeezed in our two weeks trip everything we could, from workshops to treks, to beaches and cultural visits. Ana was always available and helped us with a last minute change of plan due to... Read more

Ana proposed right away a plan on this platform, which is a big plus that for most of the country tour guides don’t do. We had already the chance to review a practical proposal and we could change things very fast. The vacation overall was the best of our lives. Beside Bali being a paradise by itself, we squeezed in our two weeks trip everything we could, from workshops to treks, to beaches and cultural visits. Ana was always available and helped us with a last minute change of plan due to our sickness. At the next Asia trip I will definitely hope to have her agency (if not her directly) organise our trip.

Hotel Reviews
De Moksha Eco Friendly Boutique Resort
Tabanan

This place is a paradise, we hoped to spend more time there

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Artini 2 cottage
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Puri Pandawa Resort
Uluwatu, Bali
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Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
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Activity Reviews
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Indonesia
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The cook on the boat, even though very young, was incredible
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Both the guide and the crew on the boat were EXCELLENT
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Experience Balinese Cooking Class
Experience Balinese Cooking Class
Ubud, Bali
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Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Nov 15, 2024

Hello dear Valentina,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

I am really happy to hear that you've had amazing time here in Indonesia and I really hope to plan again with you in the future!

I wish you all the best and stay in touch!
Ana

Indonesia, diverse and stress-free!
Indonesia | Sep 23 - Oct 12, 2024

Sandra
Sandra G.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
We loved Indonesia. It is such a diverse country. But the common denominator is that all the people are so friendly and they seem stress-free. Jessica and her team provided us with a lot of different experiences and were really on top of everything. The whole trip was super well organized and coordinated. All the local guides were fantastic, they all give a wealth of knowledge and each have their own personal flavour to add to the stories which we loved. Read more

We loved Indonesia. It is such a diverse country. But the common denominator is that all the people are so friendly and they seem stress-free. Jessica and her team provided us with a lot of different experiences and were really on top of everything. The whole trip was super well organized and coordinated. All the local guides were fantastic, they all give a wealth of knowledge and each have their own personal flavour to add to the stories which we loved.

Hotel Review
Sudamala Resort, Sanur
Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali

We loved this hotel, beautifully located.

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Local specialist: Jessica Soenandar
Jessica
Jessica Soenandar
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Oct 29, 2024
Dear Sandra and Renaud, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I couldn't be more grateful that you had a fantastic time in Indonesia and enjoyed experiencing the diversity of our people and culture. It was such a pleasure collaborating with you both to create this memorable odyssey through Indonesia. Since this trip was adventure-packed, should you ever wish to embark on a slower, more leisurely getaway, I’d be thrilled to help plan a peaceful escape to one of Indonesia’s beautiful... Read more

Dear Sandra and Renaud,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I couldn't be more grateful that you had a fantastic time in Indonesia and enjoyed experiencing the diversity of our people and culture. It was such a pleasure collaborating with you both to create this memorable odyssey through Indonesia.

Since this trip was adventure-packed, should you ever wish to embark on a slower, more leisurely getaway, I’d be thrilled to help plan a peaceful escape to one of Indonesia’s beautiful hidden gems.

Cheers to creating more unforgettable memories and hope our paths cross again in the future :)

Warm regards,

Jessica

Family trip to Bali, Lombok and Gili
Indonesia | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2024

Nicholas
Nicholas E.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
Our trip to Ubud, Uluwatu, Kuta Lombok, and Gili Air was amazing. Ana curated a fun and interesting family trip to two adults and two teenagers. Having the friendly drivers booked and activities organised meant no hassles or decisions while there. It made the whole trip easier and everything worked! It was a good mix of temples, snorkelling, cooking, waterfalls, cycling and nice small hotels with great pools. Dengung on Bali and Suallii on Lombok were excellent drivers/guides. We would highly... Read more

Our trip to Ubud, Uluwatu, Kuta Lombok, and Gili Air was amazing. Ana curated a fun and interesting family trip to two adults and two teenagers. Having the friendly drivers booked and activities organised meant no hassles or decisions while there. It made the whole trip easier and everything worked! It was a good mix of temples, snorkelling, cooking, waterfalls, cycling and nice small hotels with great pools. Dengung on Bali and Suallii on Lombok were excellent drivers/guides. We would highly recommended Ana organises your holiday too.

Activity Reviews
Experience Balinese Cooking Class
Experience Balinese Cooking Class
Ubud, Bali

A personal cooking class with our teenagers was a surprising hit! Lots of fun and the setting and food were wonderful.

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Ride around Ubud with an e-bike
Ride around Ubud with an e-bike
Ubud, Bali

Loads of fun. Beautiful scenery. An absolute must to get a feel for inland Bali and the rice terraces.

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Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 18, 2024

Hello dear Nicholas,

I trust you are well and thank you so much for your review!

I am so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay in Bali and Lombok and I hope to work with you in the future so that you can explore some other part of this wonderful country!

All the best!
Ana

Junna somsir was there for us at every step ...
Indonesia | Sep 17 - Sep 25, 2024

Ellen
Ellen A.
Jacksonville, FL | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2024
Junna somsir was there for us at every step he was always on time and always very clear on our instructions for the day. We struggled with his English and that would be the only criticism. It took time to get to know him, and I felt he served as a wonderful ambassador to all of Indonesia not just north Sumatra. Read more

Junna somsir was there for us at every step he was always on time and always very clear on our instructions for the day. We struggled with his English and that would be the only criticism. It took time to get to know him, and I felt he served as a wonderful ambassador to all of Indonesia not just north Sumatra.

Hotel Review
Mega Inn Lodge
North Sumatra

A bit rustic as our first stop but better this way than starting in luxury and going down.

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It couldn’t have been any more authentic
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Staff was great
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Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 08, 2024

Hello dear Ellen,

Thank you for your feedback and I am happy to hear you had wonderful time in Sumatra!

I will pass the praise to the guide!

Hoping to welcome you again in this part of the world!

All the best,
Ana

Wonderful trip through Indonesia!
Indonesia | Aug 31 - Sep 15, 2024

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SANDRA V.
Angola | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
We had a wonderful trip through Indonesia recommended by Marc. I found Kimkim with an AI tool, and I started by finding which destination was better in September. Indonesia was the choice and after that Marc was extremely helpful through our planning process, defining a fabulous itinerary for the 16 days in Indonesia, with adventure, culture and leisure. It was very difficult to choose where to go because Indonesia has around 17 000 islands, but Marc made it easy, trying to show us the... Read more

We had a wonderful trip through Indonesia recommended by Marc. I found Kimkim with an AI tool, and I started by finding which destination was better in September. Indonesia was the choice and after that Marc was extremely helpful through our planning process, defining a fabulous itinerary for the 16 days in Indonesia, with adventure, culture and leisure. It was very difficult to choose where to go because Indonesia has around 17 000 islands, but Marc made it easy, trying to show us the advantages of each place. At the end it was amazing! We started our journey in Sumatra to see the orangutans. Then we went to Yogyakarta to go to the temples (Borobudur and Prambanan), after that we went by train to Surabaya (East Java) and then we had 3 days at the volcanoes (Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen) which was unforgettable! After that we went by ferry to Bali (Pemuteran, Ubud and Nusa Dua) and we finished with a cruise to see the Komodo dragons.
Marc made us a wonderful trip, and everything was booked and on time! All accommodations were amazing, specially Plataran in Mount Bromo, Menjangan Dynasty Resort in Pemuteran and Tejaprana Resort in Ubud and the food in Ijen Resort and Villas was incredible. All of our tour guides, representatives, and drivers gave us very good service and made us feel comfortable. Our only regret was not having more opportunities to dive, as we only got to do it in Pemuteran and the underwater is amazing to explore. The entire journey was incredible!

Local specialist: Marc Urban
Marc
Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 01, 2024
Hi Sandra and Pedro, Thank you for your thoughtful review! It was an absolute pleasure assisting you in crafting such a memorable journey through Indonesia. I'm delighted to know the itinerary perfectly matched your love for adventure, culture, and relaxation, and that you enjoyed the beautiful destinations, accommodations, and service from our guides and drivers. I'll keep your feedback on diving in mind, and if you decide to return, we can plan a trip centered around that passion!... Read more

Hi Sandra and Pedro,

Thank you for your thoughtful review! It was an absolute pleasure assisting you in crafting such a memorable journey through Indonesia. I'm delighted to know the itinerary perfectly matched your love for adventure, culture, and relaxation, and that you enjoyed the beautiful destinations, accommodations, and service from our guides and drivers.

I'll keep your feedback on diving in mind, and if you decide to return, we can plan a trip centered around that passion! Wishing you many more incredible adventures, and I hope to welcome you back to Indonesia soon.

Warm regards,
Marc

Excellent service , planning and help. Marc...
Indonesia | Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2024

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Susan S.
Lafayette, CA | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024
Excellent service , planning and help. Marc worked closely with us to help us plan a wonderful trip. We greatly appreciate all he did to make an excellent trip for my husband and myself. Read more

Excellent service , planning and help. Marc worked closely with us to help us plan a wonderful trip. We greatly appreciate all he did to make an excellent trip for my husband and myself.

Hotel Reviews
BBC Hotel
Authenticity & Character
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
Yogyakarta
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Santai Toraja
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Lumbini Luxury villas
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Sudamala Resort, Seraya, Flores
Labuan Bajo
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Excellent and charming
Activity Reviews
Visit Prambanan Temple Complex
Visit Prambanan Temple Complex
Yogyakarta
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On the way to Tana Toraja
On the way to Tana Toraja
Indonesia
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Back to Makassar
Back to Makassar
Indonesia
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Sultan Palace
Sultan Palace
Yogyakarta
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Visit Borobudur Temple
Visit Borobudur Temple
Yogyakarta
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Discovery of the village of Kete Kesu and Palawa Tana Toraja
Discovery of the village of Kete Kesu and Palawa Tana Toraja
Indonesia
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Tana Toraja's Day of Discovery"
Tana Toraja's Day of Discovery"
Indonesia
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Day tour Highlights of Komodo national Park
Day tour Highlights of Komodo national Park
Indonesia
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Local specialist: Marc Urban
Marc
Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Oct 01, 2024

Hi Susan and Jeff,

Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure to plan such a wonderful journey with you through some of Indonesia’s stunning islands. If you ever decide to embark on another adventure around Indonesia, I’d be more than happy to help you discover new destinations.

Best regards,
Marc

Made it easy!
Indonesia | Jul 27 - Aug 6, 2024

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Allen L.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
Ana made a last-minute trip to Indonesia easy, comfortable, and incredible. She paired me with great drivers (Satria and Oka) and local guides (Like Duy at Prambanan and Bayu at Bromo) and was always just a WhatsApp message away when I had questions on the trip! I would definitely book with Ana again! Read more

Ana made a last-minute trip to Indonesia easy, comfortable, and incredible. She paired me with great drivers (Satria and Oka) and local guides (Like Duy at Prambanan and Bayu at Bromo) and was always just a WhatsApp message away when I had questions on the trip! I would definitely book with Ana again!

Hotel Reviews
Artotel Yogyakarta
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Whiz Capsule Hotel Bromo
Location
Close too the mountain is nice, but on a steep hill not close to anything so I felt trapped in the afternoon
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathrooms and capsules were dirty. The first two capsules seemed like they hadn’t been cleaned between guests
Margo Utomo

Stayed at Minak Jinggo not, Margo Utomo

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Didn’t seem to be much nearby
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Very accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room had ants from a leftover honey-covered saucer. Bathroom had seen better days
Ketapang Indah Hotel
Banyuwangi
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Adi Assri Beach Resort & Spa - CHSE Certified
Pemuteran, Bali
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Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Sep 23, 2024

Hello dear Allen,

Thank you so much for your review!

I am happy to hear that you've had a wonderful time in Indonesia and hope to welcome you again to this part of the world!

I will also pass your compliments to the drivers and the guides.

All the best,
Ana

Our main guide, Omreg, was extremely knowledg...
Indonesia | Sep 4 - Sep 7, 2024

Tom
Tom C.
El Cerrito, CA | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Our main guide, Omreg, was extremely knowledgeable and very nice. The guides for elephant washing/tubing and orangutan trekking really knew their stuff and were fun. The local specialist, Yuqqa, did a great job on very short notice putting this trip together. She is an excellent communicator and is very responsive. Read more

Our main guide, Omreg, was extremely knowledgeable and very nice.

The guides for elephant washing/tubing and orangutan trekking really knew their stuff and were fun.

The local specialist, Yuqqa, did a great job on very short notice putting this trip together. She is an excellent communicator and is very responsive.

Hotel Review
Mega Inn Lodge
North Sumatra
Authenticity & Character
Location
right on the river that a monkey troop crosses several times per day
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super helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Trek in Gunung Leuser National Park
Trek in Gunung Leuser National Park
Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra

We saw 6 orangutans in 3 hours!

Quality of Experience
Food
The hotel restaurant is very good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Yuqqa Macdalena
Yuqqa
Yuqqa Macdalena
Local specialist in Bali, Indonesia | Replied on Sep 13, 2024

Hi Tom,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 I'm delighted to hear you and Alec had an amazing experience in Sumatra, especially with our guide and the wildlife activities in Tangkahan and Bukit Lawang.

Your kind words mean a lot, and it was a pleasure to assist you. If you ever need help planning another adventure in Indonesia, feel free to reach out! 🥰🫶

Best wishes,
Yuqqa

Thinking of visiting Indonesia? Don't doubt it, contact Yuqqa
Indonesia | Aug 4 - Aug 14, 2024

Paula
Paula L.
Singapore | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2024
We had an amazing experience in Indonesia with Yuqqa from Kimkim!
From the very beginning we discussed plans that worked for my whole family and for different reasons we had to change them a few times, Yuqqa patiently helped us until we could finally get a very detailed full itinerary.
From then and until we came back home we felt accompanied by Yuqqa, sending her questions of any kind at any time of the day that were responded promptly. If any issues arouse she would quickly find a way to...
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We had an amazing experience in Indonesia with Yuqqa from Kimkim!
From the very beginning we discussed plans that worked for my whole family and for different reasons we had to change them a few times, Yuqqa patiently helped us until we could finally get a very detailed full itinerary.
From then and until we came back home we felt accompanied by Yuqqa, sending her questions of any kind at any time of the day that were responded promptly. If any issues arouse she would quickly find a way to work around it and listened to our feedback.
All the activities she booked for us were of quality, the drivers and guides were super professional and lovely people, they would give the extra mile to help us and make us feel comfortable.
We learnt a lot from the Indonesian culture, we visited many interesting places like the Brahmavihara Monastery and the floating temple, staying on a boat in Komodo was a great idea and this let us enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets on the boat, fantastic snorkeling plus swimming with manta rays and visiting the pink beach. Some activities like rafting and quads were great adventures and again of quality, trekking up Mount Batur to enjoy the sunrise is something we'll never forget. I can continue describing the amount of things that we did and we enjoyed them all!
So the only thing remaining is to thank Yuqqa for her extensive help during our trip. We will never forget it!

Activity Reviews
Visit to Brahmavihara Monastery
Visit to Brahmavihara Monastery
Indonesia

This monastery is really beautiful and has an amazing energy. I had to sit and meditate, it gives you peace. I will go back.

Quality of Experience
Sunrise trek to Mount Batur
Sunrise trek to Mount Batur
Indonesia

It's an amazing experience! getting to the top and wait for the sunrise was somehting we'll never forget. It was a challenging trek and also very cold on top but definitely worth it. You even get a small breakfast on top.

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

All those many stairs going down to the river, just that was beautiful. The guide was fantastic and the experience was really lovely. Not challenging at all but enjoyable views everywhere.

Quality of Experience
Komodo Cruise Day 3
Komodo Cruise Day 3
Indonesia

Swimming with the manta rays was a real highlight in our boat trip. And the crew made sure that we enjoyed it all.

Quality of Experience
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Komodo Cruise Day 1
Indonesia

Our guide Shony was fantastic! He was with us all the time helping with anything that we needed and making sure we had fun. The crew in boat was very friendly as well. We loved our experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
ATV Ride Ubud
ATV Ride Ubud
Indonesia

Fun, fun!! all the way. Yes, we enjoyed it a lot

Komodo Cruise Day 2
Komodo Cruise Day 2
Indonesia

The komodos are impressive and the good thing is that we got a private guide but there is a lot of people and I felt a bit that the poor animals and chased by us humans.

Canoe & Trekking at Bratan Lake
Canoe & Trekking at Bratan Lake
Indonesia

It was a good idea to canoe to see the floating temple and then get to the other side where we went across a jungle and learnt a lot about it.

Experience VW Safari Car Tour - Ubud
Experience VW Safari Car Tour - Ubud
Ubud, Bali

We loved our guides and going in those open cars was fun. We had fun and learnt a lot. It's a bit sad that some places became a bit instagramable like the ricefields but we loved the nature part.

Local specialist: Yuqqa Macdalena
Yuqqa
Yuqqa Macdalena
Local specialist in Bali, Indonesia | Replied on Sep 05, 2024
Hi Paula, Thank you so much for your trust and fantastic feedback! 🥰 I’m delighted to hear that you and your family had such an amazing time in Indonesia. I’m glad the itinerary, activities, and guides exceeded your expectations. Komang our driver sending a warm greetings as well. He told me how such warm persons you are all! He had a great time too hehe :D Your kind words mean a lot to us. It was a pleasure to assist you, and if you ever need help planning another adventure in Indonesia,... Read more

Hi Paula,

Thank you so much for your trust and fantastic feedback! 🥰 I’m delighted to hear that you and your family had such an amazing time in Indonesia. I’m glad the itinerary, activities, and guides exceeded your expectations.

Komang our driver sending a warm greetings as well. He told me how such warm persons you are all! He had a great time too hehe :D

Your kind words mean a lot to us. It was a pleasure to assist you, and if you ever need help planning another adventure in Indonesia, just let me know!

Wishing you endless excitement and adventure ahead! :))

Sunny greetings from Bali,
Yuqqa ✨

Little bit cheaper, ten times easier than DIY!
Indonesia | Aug 6 - Aug 15, 2024

Uriah
Uriah C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
I could never have made these arrangements at these prices, and I would have been flying blind if I tried. I’ve put together big family trips without agents, and it does not feel like vacation when you have to worry about all the logistics. I’m a worrier, but Kim Kim made Indonesia nearly care-free! Transfers, accommodations, tour bookings… plus they provided a SIM card, a pre-trip briefing, and were always available on WhatsApp if questions arose. I’ll be using them again and worrying... Read more

I could never have made these arrangements at these prices, and I would have been flying blind if I tried. I’ve put together big family trips without agents, and it does not feel like vacation when you have to worry about all the logistics. I’m a worrier, but Kim Kim made Indonesia nearly care-free! Transfers, accommodations, tour bookings… plus they provided a SIM card, a pre-trip briefing, and were always available on WhatsApp if questions arose. I’ll be using them again and worrying even less!

Hotel Review
Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

If it had been half as cool, it would have still been one of the best experiences! Bali is friendly, but this Komodo cruise was ridiculously friendly! I was stressed about that lack of particulars going in, but now I’d say just do it and know that you’d do it all over. The guide and crew are all doing their best to show you what the bigger tour groups just won’t be able to experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 23, 2024

Hello dear Uriah,

Thank you so much for your review and your trust!

I am so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the trip and hope to welcome you once again in this part of the world!

All the best!
Ana

A Truly Authentic Taste of Indonesia
Indonesia | Aug 5 - Aug 16, 2024

Vanessa
Vanessa B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
Pricilla was an excellent trip planner and provided me a very professional tour manager and tour guides. I feel that I received an authentic cultural tour and I was able to experience so many different excursions during my stay in Indonesia. It was a great experience being matched with guides who were actually from the local towns that I visited. They all went above and beyond to show me the sights and assisted in me interacting with the locals. This agency offered me a seamlessly planned... Read more

Pricilla was an excellent trip planner and provided me a very professional tour manager and tour guides. I feel that I received an authentic cultural tour and I was able to experience so many different excursions during my stay in Indonesia. It was a great experience being matched with guides who were actually from the local towns that I visited. They all went above and beyond to show me the sights and assisted in me interacting with the locals. This agency offered me a seamlessly planned trip experience and I highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews
Samboja Lodge
Balikpapan

Food was so good! Lots of vegetarian options!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Horison Rahaya Resort Banten
Banten

I didn't like the Horison Rahaya Resort. The place was dirty, and I even shared pictures for feedback. It was definitely not up to the mark.

Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Visit the Baduy People
Visit the Baduy People
Jakarta

Visiting the Baduy people was a unique experience. We did a bit of hiking to get to their village, and it was fascinating to see how they live in such a natural state. The Baduy have an inner and outer tribe; while I couldn't visit the inner tribe due to special permissions, the outer tribe was still very traditional but slightly more modern. It was great meeting the people and interacting with the kids.

Ziplining at Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Ziplining at Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Ubud, Bali

I wouldn't do the ziplining again. It turned out to be just one short zipline that goes back and forth, which wasn't as exciting as I had hoped. I was expecting multiple long ziplines, but it was quite underwhelming.

Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri
Priscilla
Priscilla Puteri
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Aug 19, 2024

Hi Vanessa,

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story about your trip. It means the world to us to know you enjoyed your time here in Indonesia. We hope the experiences and memories you made will bring a smile to your face whenever you think of them :D

Stay happy and healthy! And know that you always have friends here in sunny Indonesia :) We are always ready to welcome you back and help you discover even more of what our country has to offer.

With warmest regards,
Priscilla

Beaches & Nature - Bali & Sumba
Indonesia | Jul 19 - Aug 3, 2024

Anne
Anne P.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2024
Proposed Kimkim review Big thanks to Ana from Shanti Travel for an excellent itinerary, which perfectly captured our request to focus on beaches and nature of Bali & Sumba. The selected accommodation were also great choices aligned with those themes. Really took the hassle out of planning a holiday. Ana & Theresa were also available for support during the trip. Thank you to Putra for providing comfortable & reliable transportation in Bali. And we were very lucky to have Jhon as our very... Read more

Proposed Kimkim review Big thanks to Ana from Shanti Travel for an excellent itinerary, which perfectly captured our request to focus on beaches and nature of Bali & Sumba. The selected accommodation were also great choices aligned with those themes. Really took the hassle out of planning a holiday. Ana & Theresa were also available for support during the trip. Thank you to Putra for providing comfortable & reliable transportation in Bali. And we were very lucky to have Jhon as our very experienced & knowledgeable guide in Sumba, who helped us to appreciate the island’s beautiful scenery & interesting culture & history.

Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hello dear Anne and Luke,

Thank you so much for your review and your trust!

I will also pass your praise for the drivers and guides.

It was my pleasure planning this trip for you and I hope to welcome you to some of the other Indonesian islands in future!

All the best!
Ana

Anna was amazing, she guided us through every...
Indonesia | Jul 25 - Aug 2, 2024

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Giorgos P.
the Cyprus | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2024

Anna was amazing, she guided us through everything and ended up making the ideal itinerary for us.

Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hello dear Giorgos!

I trust you are well!

Thank you so much for your review and your trust!

I hope to welcome you as my guest again in future!

All the best!
Ana

If you are considering using Kimkim... DO IT!!! :)
Indonesia | Jul 19 - Jul 24, 2024

Caroline
Caroline M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2024
We were so pleased with our trip to Indonesia organized by KimKim. I appreciate Marc and the itinerary he created. He listened to our requests and really tailored the trip to what we wanted. Our guide was hands down the best part of the whole experience. Lucy was FANTASTIC. She was knowledgeable, pleasant to be around, and made us feel so welcome. We cannot express our gratitude enough!! Overall, a wonderful trip! Read more

We were so pleased with our trip to Indonesia organized by KimKim. I appreciate Marc and the itinerary he created. He listened to our requests and really tailored the trip to what we wanted. Our guide was hands down the best part of the whole experience. Lucy was FANTASTIC. She was knowledgeable, pleasant to be around, and made us feel so welcome. We cannot express our gratitude enough!! Overall, a wonderful trip!

Hotel Review
Ecolodge Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang

Beautiful lodge nestled in the jungle. We loved the views, the food and everything the lodge stood for (sustainability). Highly recommend!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Nestled right in the jungle. Perfect for those doing day trips/trekking in the jungle.
Staff
Everyone was so welcoming, warm and polite.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Long trek in the jungle - Meet the Orangutans
Long trek in the jungle - Meet the Orangutans
Indonesia

Lucy (our tour guide) and our jungle Ranger were fantastic guides. They led us on a beautiful trek though the jungle where we saw orangutans. They provided lunch and snacks and had lots of interesting information to share with us about the jungle/animals/plants/ etc.

Quality of Experience
Food
delicious!!!!!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Safe and comfortable!!
Local specialist: Marc Urban
Marc
Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 06, 2024

Hi Caroline and Pedro,

Thank you for your review! It was a joy to help plan your trip, especially since Sumatra is one of my favorite islands in Indonesia.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Indonesia soon!

Warm regards from all of us,
Marc

Great holiday
Indonesia | Apr 24 - May 4, 2024

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Guido A.
Italy | Reviewed on Aug 03, 2024

Great holiday. We visited Bali and the Komodo archipelago in a three days boat tour. Boat trip in Komodo the highlight of the trip. Ana took care of the driver in Bali and of the cruise in Komodo. Palquda in Bali and Mikel in Komodo looked after us perfectly. Other than a small initial hicchup (make clear if you just booked a driver or also a guide), everything was perfect. Ana was very receptive and quick to answer us about any question/problem. Highly recommended.

Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hello dear Guido,

I trust you are well!

Thank you so much for your review and your trust!

I hope to welcome you again in future!

All the best,
Ana