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Johanna Fabian

I enjoy slow travel, ideally being in one country for a month where I can really get to know the local people, their way of life and of course their food! I am Peruvian-American and have traveled through many of the beautiful countries LATAM has to offer.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in all things South America! You can count on me to recommend the best cafés and restaurants in town specially in Lima, the gastronomical capital of Latin America. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Back in 2011 I joined a study abroad culinary program in Peru. Here, my curiosity began to burst. Not only did I want to travel everywhere In Peru but I wanted to learn about different cultures and different food and techniques the world has to offer. Now no matter where I travel, making a stop at a local market is at the top of my list! "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"In 2012 I went to Iquitos with a couple of German friends, we camped out in an indigenous community in the middle of the Amazon, it was not at all glamorous, but one of the most memorable trips. I got to learn so much about how the community lived, their culture, their food, and their reality. It was both eye-opening and life-changing. "

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Favorite experiences

Peruvian Amazon Nature Tour

The southern Peruvian Amazon region is a veritable wonderland of natural attractions. The best way to experience as many of them as possible is on a series of short, guided adventure treks. The home base for this tour is a jungle lodge near the border with Bolivia, and the first mini-trek is...

Recent trip reviews for Johanna

We had a wonderful trip. Johanna was professi...
Peru | Mar 29 - Apr 5, 2025

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Ellen P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
We had a wonderful trip. Johanna was professional and responsive. Every detail of our trip was well planned out. Our guide, Jose, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made our trip truly memorable. We would highly recommend him as a guide! Read more

We had a wonderful trip. Johanna was professional and responsive. Every detail of our trip was well planned out. Our guide, Jose, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made our trip truly memorable. We would highly recommend him as a guide!

Hotel Reviews
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 07, 2025

So glad to hear you had a great time in Peru Ellen!

We look forward to helping you plan out your future trips,
Johanna

Best of Argentina and Chile in 16 Days
Argentina | Mar 15 - Mar 29, 2025

Joanne
Joanne W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2025
Johanna helped up plan an intensive 16-day trip. She was the only person who found a way to fit in everything we wanted to see in our 2-week time frame. The trip included Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, three stops in Patagonia, the Atacama Desert and Santiago. Most of the trip went smoothly but 9/12 members of our group were bumped from a flight but Johanna and her team worked quickly to get us another flight. Johanna and team were quick to respond to any issues and correct any snags (e.g.,... Read more

Johanna helped up plan an intensive 16-day trip. She was the only person who found a way to fit in everything we wanted to see in our 2-week time frame. The trip included Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, three stops in Patagonia, the Atacama Desert and Santiago. Most of the trip went smoothly but 9/12 members of our group were bumped from a flight but Johanna and her team worked quickly to get us another flight. Johanna and team were quick to respond to any issues and correct any snags (e.g., I had to pay for a couple of things but was quickly reimbursed). The local guides were for the most part amazing (only had one lame one at Iguazu Falls). We very much enjoyed seeing the wonders of Argentina and Chile!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian

Inability to provide Gluten Free meals
Argentina | Mar 15 - Mar 29, 2025

Mary Anne
Mary Anne B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2025
Even though I indicated that I was gluten free and celiac, most of the places where I had access to meals either didn't know to prepare me a special meal, or didn't do it. Many of the staff at the hotels, had no idea whether items contained gluten. It was incredibly frustrating trying to get food that I could eat at the hotels where we were resided. The indication that something was gluten free was 'libre de sin gluten'. Some restaurateur's knew what this meant and some just said no in... Read more

Even though I indicated that I was gluten free and celiac, most of the places where I had access to meals either didn't know to prepare me a special meal, or didn't do it. Many of the staff at the hotels, had no idea whether items contained gluten. It was incredibly frustrating trying to get food that I could eat at the hotels where we were resided.

The indication that something was gluten free was 'libre de sin gluten'. Some restaurateur's knew what this meant and some just said no in order to avoid any discussion.

I had to either find my own food and read the labels or eat only meat and cheese. EVEN the corn flakes had gluten. The FRITO Lays Potato chips contained gluten.

This issue should have been dealt with prior to my departure. Including representing that most of the restaurants were unaware of a gluten free need.

Hotel Reviews
Palo Santo Hotel
Buenos Aires

Nice location. Nice restaurant and personnel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Los Ñires
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

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

Authenticity & Character
Dining room had an awesome view
Location
Staff
Need to make commitment on laundry
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was extraordinarily hot upon arrival. Needed to have the staff instruct on radiant heaters.
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás
San Pedro de Atacama

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

Authenticity & Character
Lots of nooks and crannies to have some alone time
Location
Staff
Were willing to accommodate my diet and very knowlegable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Remota Patagonia Lodge
Puerto Natales

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Santiago

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.

Authenticity & Character
The 2 bedroom unit did not accommodate 2 people's privacy since the interior walls were glass. One of us took a shower in the dark!! We were constantly being out of the room for the other one to dress/get ready
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Cantera Hotel Boutique
El Calafate

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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Darian needs to improve his people skills and English
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Buenos Aires Walking City Tour- Private
Buenos Aires Walking City Tour- Private
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls Private Day Trip with Airfare
Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls Private Day Trip with Airfare
Argentina
Quality of Experience
Better guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Horst, the guide, did not have a microphone so we could not hear him. He didn't face us on the bus. Horst took our passports on our way into Brazil and did not return them until we were on our way back to Argentina. No one was comfortable being on the Brazilian side without our passports.
Transport
Depart Santiago
Depart Santiago
Santiago
Arrival to Buenos Aires from EZE
Arrival to Buenos Aires from EZE
Buenos Aires

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

Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train Excursion
Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Train Excursion
Ushuaia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was very knowledgeable and could answer our questions. She got us to the airport and made sure that we made our flights. Kept us all together so that we were comfortable getting to our next destination.
Transport
Cafe de Los Angelitos Dinner & Tango Show (Executive Menu)
Cafe de Los Angelitos Dinner & Tango Show (Executive Menu)
Buenos Aires
Fly to Calama - Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
Fly to Calama - Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
Chile

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.

Quality of Experience
Better communication with our travel associate
Transport
Visit the Valley of the Moon
Visit the Valley of the Moon
San Pedro de Atacama
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santiago City Tour
Santiago City Tour
Santiago

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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Stargazing Tour
Stargazing Tour
Chile
Quality of Experience
Loved the time spent at the cave listening quietly for the sounds of the salt popping
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide and driver prepared a meal outside the van which was delicious
Transport
We loved Fernando, our driver and asked for him after he took us to the desert in the morning
Transfer to Calama airport
Transfer to Calama airport
Chile

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.

Quality of Experience
Communication between sub-contractor
Transport
Torres del Paine Full Day Excursion with Glacier Grey Boat
Torres del Paine Full Day Excursion with Glacier Grey Boat
Chile

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.

Food
Maipo Wine Day Tour
Maipo Wine Day Tour
Santiago

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

Quality of Experience
Need to have more food along the way. After 6 tastings, 4 slices of cheese at 3pm was insufficient
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The El Principal guide was very knowledgeable. The El Diablo presentation was complete with showing the barrels and presentation by the Somalia was good with the slides.
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 16, 2025
Hi Mary Anne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with gluten-free meal options during your trip. We had communicated your dietary needs in advance to all providers, and we were not made aware that you weren’t being properly accommodated. Had we known, we would have worked immediately with our local partners to address the issue. That said, options can be limited in some areas—especially with standard hotel... Read more

Hi Mary Anne,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with gluten-free meal options during your trip.

We had communicated your dietary needs in advance to all providers, and we were not made aware that you weren’t being properly accommodated. Had we known, we would have worked immediately with our local partners to address the issue.

That said, options can be limited in some areas—especially with standard hotel breakfasts. We did arrange gluten-free boxed lunches where meals were included during the treks, and chose a buffet-style lunch for one of the other tours so you could select what worked best for you. We regret that this still fell short and that some local staff were not better informed.

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll take this feedback seriously to improve how we support travelers with dietary needs moving forward.

Regarding the issues that came up, we understand your on-site contact and group leader Joanne were able to resolve them in real time.

Despite these challenges, we hope you were still able to enjoy meaningful moments and lasting memories with your group.

Best,
Johanna

Great Trip to Argentina organized by Johanna
Argentina | Dec 28 - Jan 4, 2025

barb
barb r.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
Johanna did a fantastic job organizing our trip to Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls for us! We got to do everything we wanted to do:
* A bike tour of Buenos Aires
* A tour of both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls
* A cooking class, a wine tasting and a tango show
All of this wrapped in a package that allowed us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Johanna's colleagues picked us up from the airport, took us to our hotel, picked us up for the side trips. We didn't have to... Read more

Johanna did a fantastic job organizing our trip to Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls for us! We got to do everything we wanted to do:
* A bike tour of Buenos Aires
* A tour of both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls
* A cooking class, a wine tasting and a tango show

All of this wrapped in a package that allowed us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Johanna's colleagues picked us up from the airport, took us to our hotel, picked us up for the side trips. We didn't have to worry about a thing! We hope to be able to use KimKim again in the future.
Thank you Johanna!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Joseph
Buenos Aires

Casa Joseph is a wonderful place to stay. All of the staff were warm and welcoming. Thales was particularly helpful. He recommended restaurants, gave us directions, etc. I recommend staying here.

Authenticity & Character
It felt warm and welcoming.
Location
There were lots of good restaurants nearby.
Staff
They were so gracious. I really enjoyed chatting with them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Saint George
Puerto Iguazú

This is a beautiful facility. It's a newer building with a beautiful pool. However, the staff were polite but rather cold. I did not feel like a valued guest. And everything cost extra. I've been at lower end hotels that have treated me better.

Authenticity & Character
This does not feel like a high end hotel.
Location
Staff
The staff were polite, but not warm or welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 28, 2025

Hi Barb,
So happy to hear you had a great and stress-free trip to Argentina. I look forward to helping you again in your future trips to South America!

Seamless travel!
Peru | Jan 11 - Jan 19, 2025

Nicole
Nicole B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
Traveling with KimKim has always been seamless! This was our second trip and everything was amazing! We had a great trip and it was so nice to have the guidance from Johanna! Read more

Traveling with KimKim has always been seamless! This was our second trip and everything was amazing! We had a great trip and it was so nice to have the guidance from Johanna!

Hotel Reviews
Iberostar Selection Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
StarDome Lodge
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru

We had a great time learning about the food culture of Peru!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their knowledge of Lima!
Transport
 Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Valerio and Alex were great!
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

Glad to hear you had another successful trip with KimKim Nicole! Looking forward to helping you again in your future South American trips.

Best,
Johanna

Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with ...
Peru | Dec 27 - Jan 5, 2025

Claire
Claire C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025
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!
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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!

Hotel Review
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Honestly the best Holiday Inn I've ever been to. Amazing staff, great restaurant, super clean and comfy rooms! And I stayed there many nights coming and going on various trips...

Authenticity & Character
It's an airport hotel, so this didn't matter
Location
For the airport, yes! For Lima, not great.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

So glad to hear you had a great time in Peru with us Claire! We hope to help you again in your future trips to South America.

Best,
Johanna

Loved our tours with Kim Kim. Excellent choices. Super support
Argentina | Dec 28 - Jan 4, 2025

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tommy h.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2025
We loved our tour of our Buenos Aires and igazu falls. Johanna was a wondrous specialist resolved all the issues that came up as with travel they always do. Loved the casa Joseph in Buenos Aires bike tour, the city was really a lot of good information and fun. Would highly recommend taking in the tango show. And to do empanadas later in the day after the tango show was really good timing. Anyway it would gladly do this again Read more

We loved our tour of our Buenos Aires and igazu falls. Johanna was a wondrous specialist resolved all the issues that came up as with travel they always do. Loved the casa Joseph in Buenos Aires bike tour, the city was really a lot of good information and fun. Would highly recommend taking in the tango show. And to do empanadas later in the day after the tango show was really good timing. Anyway it would gladly do this again

Hotel Reviews
Casa Joseph
Buenos Aires

Very comfortable hotel Small and in a great area of Buenos Aires. Easy to walk to all restaurants and the staff at the hotel was super

Authenticity & Character
Small on an active Street, just like real life
Location
Staff
Attitude, attitude, attitude
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Saint George
Puerto Iguazú

Physically a nice enough Hotel. Very well set up has pool. It's clean. It's big. The beds are comfy. The staff's attitude is crummy and for that reason I would not stay there again

Authenticity & Character
New hotels have very little character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
La Ventana - Tango Show  | VIP seating
La Ventana - Tango Show | VIP seating
Buenos Aires

I was super impressed by the dancers and the way that this show was put together covering the 1920s through the indigenous people and the sounds of the Andes from the pipes they played

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Biking through Buenos Aires
Biking through Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Really enjoyed our tour with Pablo our guide. We were the only two we had plenty of time with him. We learned a significant amount of the history of the city and of course the river, the peoples that settled there. I always appreciate getting that kind of information it gives you a feeling for what the city was and has become. Lot of architecture and of course tours of the parks which are really overwhelmingly frequent in Buenos Aires

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

Hi Tommy,
Great to hear you had a great trip with us! We look forward to helping you again in the future.

Best,
Johanna

2 different liaisons: I continue to be confused. I worked with Joha...
Argentina | Dec 22 - Dec 31, 2024

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Carrie N.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2025
I continue to be confused. I worked with Johanna to plan the trip and then Kristy took over. I do not know why and I did not have similar experiences with the two. All in all, kim kim fell short of my expectations. Read more

I continue to be confused. I worked with Johanna to plan the trip and then Kristy took over. I do not know why and I did not have similar experiences with the two. All in all, kim kim fell short of my expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Remota Patagonia Lodge
Puerto Natales

The Remota Patagonia Lodge in Puerto Natales was absolutely lovely. The ambiance and service were excellent, making our stay enjoyable and relaxing.

Hosteria El Paraiso
El Chalten

Hosteria El Paraiso in El Chaltén was not as comfortable as expected due to the lack of air conditioning. The hot weather made it difficult to sleep peacefully. It would have been helpful to know this in advance, as I could have brought a small fan. However, the location itself was beautiful.

Activity Review
Full-Day Trek to the Base of Torres del Paine
Full-Day Trek to the Base of Torres del Paine
Argentina

The Full-Day Trek to the Base of Torres del Paine was quite interesting. We ended up walking the trail on our own as the guide allowed us to break off due to our quicker pace and the large number of hikers. The guide wasn't necessary since the hike was straightforward, and we felt that only transportation was needed, as the guided aspect was minimal and mostly in Spanish.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian

100% recommended! Would book again!
Peru | Nov 29 - Dec 6, 2024

Anna Mae
Anna Mae R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2024
Everything was really good and fun, very organized. The tour guides also speaks good english and very knowledgeable with history of Peru, they are also patient with us. The hotels we stayed at were also really good and very unique! Overall, I would recommend Kimkim to my friends next time they travel. We would definitely book again for our future trips to kimkim seeing as they also provide travel guides to other countries! Read more

Everything was really good and fun, very organized. The tour guides also speaks good english and very knowledgeable with history of Peru, they are also patient with us. The hotels we stayed at were also really good and very unique! Overall, I would recommend Kimkim to my friends next time they travel. We would definitely book again for our future trips to kimkim seeing as they also provide travel guides to other countries!

Hotel Reviews
Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels
Cusco

This hotel’s location is in the heart of Cusco with the old city feeling. They also provide good service and good breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

The staff were good and kind! Great breakfast food, the hotel is clean and organized. It’s also close to the bus and train.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

Very cute! They also have really good services and good food in the restuarant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

The very reason I booked a trip to Peru! It didn’t dissapoint! The Machu Picchu is very charming and amazing, our tour guides, Emilia is also very knowledgeable with the history and patient with us and provided us with ample amounts of rest breaks especially with the stairs part!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Peru

Breathtaking literally and figuratively.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Dec 13, 2024

Anna Mae,
I’m so glad to hear you had a great time in Peru. I look forward to helping you out with any future trips to South America.

Best,
Johanna

2nd trip with kimkim
Argentina | Nov 5 - Nov 18, 2024

Emily
Emily S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2024
This is the second time we used kimkim to book a trip. The planning process and communication leading up to the trip to Argentina was not as smooth as our last trip. Additionally, this time once in country out contact changed. Kristi did great communicating while we were in Argentina but I think it’s helpful to have the same contact all the way through. It felt as though once we made a deposit on the trip Johanna was less responsive. Read more

This is the second time we used kimkim to book a trip. The planning process and communication leading up to the trip to Argentina was not as smooth as our last trip. Additionally, this time once in country out contact changed. Kristi did great communicating while we were in Argentina but I think it’s helpful to have the same contact all the way through. It felt as though once we made a deposit on the trip Johanna was less responsive.

Hotel Reviews
Krista Boutique Hotel
Buenos Aires

This is a 3 star hotel not 4/5 star as compared to hotels in the States. Clean and friendly staff. Breakfast offered was average, room was basic and bed was average. The evening wine offered in the lobby and use of wet and dry Saunas were nice additions. Located near many great restaurants but a bit far from other tourist areas.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located near many great restaurants but a bit far from other tourist areas.
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were not comfortable
Llao Llao Hotel
Bariloche, Río Negro

Beautiful older hotel with amazing views. Wonderful infinity pool that is heated with a view of the mountains. Afternoon tea was lovely. Restaurant on sites were ok, breakfast was good offering. Room was spacious and clean, bed average, floors creak loudly. Location is far from everything.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit far removed from
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Iguazu Jungle Lodge Hotel
Puerto Iguazu

Hotel in a jungle setting. Family friendly with a lot of kids running around. Only 1 restaurant on site with staff that was not attentive. Didn’t refill food during breakfast buffet. Didn’t check on us during dinner service. Hotel is walkable to other shops and restaurants but it’s not a short walk and the road is rough.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Patagonia Queen
El Calafate

This is a small older hotel but well kept clean and has friendly staff. Room was small and basic. Great location walkable to down town area. Breakfast was average. Downfall is that the hotel staff goes through in the morning knocking on doors for those that have early tour pick ups but it wakes up all hotel guest.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Mansa Wine Hotel
Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo

Nice hotel in wine country and the rooms in the wine barrels are unique. Beds are very comfortable, room is spacious and clean. Staff was very nice and breakfast was good. Onsite restaurant was good but limited and it’s a bit far to walk anywhere else. Energy saving hotel requires you to have a key in the slot for the AC to run which I understand but the room would get very hot during the day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Arrival to Buenos Aires from EZE
Arrival to Buenos Aires from EZE
Buenos Aires

Pick up went smoothly

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gala Tango- Tango Lessons | Dinner | Show
Gala Tango- Tango Lessons | Dinner | Show
Buenos Aires

This was a great experience. The lessons were short but fun. The dinner and show were both great. It was the perfect way to start a trip to Argentina.

Quality of Experience
Food
Transport
Empanadas Cooking Class & Malbec Wine Tasting
Empanadas Cooking Class & Malbec Wine Tasting
Buenos Aires

This was a great experience. It ended up just being my husband and I making empanadas and drinking wine. Fun experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Buenos Aires Walking City Tour
Buenos Aires Walking City Tour
Buenos Aires

This was more riding on a bus than walking but enjoyed getting to see different parts of the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat Excursion to Tigre
Boat Excursion to Tigre
Buenos Aires

While Interesting I would skip this tour. You are on a bus then a boat just looking and listening.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly to Bariloche, transfer to Hotel Llao LLao
Fly to Bariloche, transfer to Hotel Llao LLao
Argentina
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest
Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest
Bariloche

This was a good tour even though it was cold and rainy. Seeing the Forrest and hearing all about the trees on Victoria Island was fantastic.

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Fly to Mendoza
Fly to Mendoza
Argentina
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Hotel Llao Llao Activities
Hotel Llao Llao Activities
Bariloche

We enjoyed the heated infinity pool, afternoon tea and the spa. We were hoping to golf but the weather did not cooperate.

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Fly to Buenos Aires, depart Argentina from EZE
Fly to Buenos Aires, depart Argentina from EZE
Argentina
Transport
Fly to El Calafate: Glaciers, Culture, and Natural Wonders
Fly to El Calafate: Glaciers, Culture, and Natural Wonders
Argentina
Transport
Minitrekking Ice Hike on Perito Moreno Glacier
Minitrekking Ice Hike on Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate

Hiking the glacier was out favorite experience of our 2 weeks in Argentina. It was surprisingly not as cold as we anticipated but we wore layers to accommodate. The hike with crampons on your shoes is no joke as it is a lot of up and down hill and the ice. The whiskey at the end with glacier rocks was awesome.

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Winemaker and Olive Oil tour in Maipu
Winemaker and Olive Oil tour in Maipu
Mendoza

Our itinerary changed from what we were provided when planning our trip. The first winery we went to was not expecting us and we had to change where we visited. In the end it all worked out and was great. Lunch at El Enamigo is a must.

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A Wine tour of Luján de Cuyo
A Wine tour of Luján de Cuyo
Mendoza

Once again our itinerary changed from what was provided and one winery we hoped to visit was no longer on the list. Overall a good tour with multiple stops.

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A Day of Adventure at Iguazu Falls: Exploring the Argentinian Side & Gran Aventura
A Day of Adventure at Iguazu Falls: Exploring the Argentinian Side & Gran Aventura
Argentina

This was a great tour of the falls and boat ride into the falls. Very easy walk to multiple view points and our guide was fabulous.

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Fly to Puerto Iguazu
Fly to Puerto Iguazu
Argentina
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Dec 10, 2024
Hi Emily, Thank you for your feedback, and we're happy you chose kimkim for your second trip. Our team hands over communication to Kristy during your travel dates as she is the emergency contact and oversees the operations during the trip to ensure everything goes smoothly. I apologize if I wasn’t clear about this during the planning process. We aim for consistent communication throughout, and I understand how important it is. We've reviewed our processes to improve communication and... Read more

Hi Emily,

Thank you for your feedback, and we're happy you chose kimkim for your second trip. Our team hands over communication to Kristy during your travel dates as she is the emergency contact and oversees the operations during the trip to ensure everything goes smoothly. I apologize if I wasn’t clear about this during the planning process. We aim for consistent communication throughout, and I understand how important it is. We've reviewed our processes to improve communication and provide a smoother experience from start to finish.

I’m glad Kristy was helpful during your time in Argentina, and we’ll work to make your next experience even better. Thanks again for sharing, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Johanna