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Uncharted Earth

We are the adventure travel experts for uncommon places, pioneering tours to unique destinations in the Philippines and Colombia and providing our guests with exceptional experiences since 2011. We also specialize in nature and adventure itineraries in the Western United States.

We believe that true adventure can be had only if you are far away from crowds, familiar things and your comfort zone. We are serious about taking our guests on extraordinary trips and we do that by going to lesser known destinations --- places that even most locals don’t know about. Unspoiled by mass tourism the raw beauty of these places is awe-inspiring and the emotions that they inspire can be life-changing. We also go to some classic destinations, but we experience them in a more authentic and in-depth fashion than most tourists do. For example, instead of simply looking at the famous Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines from a view deck like most people, we hike into the mountains, walk amidst the rice paddies and spend nights in the villages of the Ifugao, the indigenous people who made them. By exploring new destinations and embracing unique adventures, we let people discover the best of a country, and often, the best in themselves.

We also believe that nature is best appreciated by engaging it physically and that a perfect vacation is one that is jam-packed with activity. In other words, we enjoy tiring people out. We appreciate rest and relaxation as much the next person but with so much to see and experience in the world it's against our principles to let our guests spend a lot of time lazing around. We've dedicated ourselves to showing our guests as much of a country's best as their time will allow. Tired faces with big smiles are our typical indicators of a successful trip.

Finally, we believe that the best people to show you a place are those who live there. True adventure involves the unknown and unexpected, but you want to travel with people who are intimately familiar with a destination. We focus on only a few countries and these are the countries that we call home. Our head office for Sales and Marketing is in the United States but we are operationally based in each of our destination countries and all of our trip leaders are locals. That’s why we’re the experts in our chosen destinations. What’s uncharted to everyone else is home to us.

We go to great lengths to show our guests the best that this magnificent planet has to offer. Come travel with us and let us show you your Uncharted Earth.

Uncharted Earth is part of the following groups: Philippines Travel Agents, the United States Travel Agents, California Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Uncharted Earth

The entire trip was great. It was well plann...
Philippines | Jan 6 - Jan 16, 2025

Jim
Jim F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

The entire trip was great. It was well planned an well executed. We enjoyed every activity. We also had great service. Every pickup was on time. We will definitely use Kim Kim again. Great job by Cami to set it up and Ana for making it happen.

Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento

I enjoyed a very pleasant trip to the Philipp...
Philippines | Dec 26 - Jan 10, 2025

Jason
Jason P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025
I enjoyed a very pleasant trip to the Philippines.
the itinerary was well balanced and all the timings worked well.
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I enjoyed a very pleasant trip to the Philippines.
the itinerary was well balanced and all the timings worked well.

Hotel Reviews
Cebu Seaview Dive Resort
Moalboal

This beach side hotel is well positioned and comfortable. It's primary purpose is to provide for the divers and it does this very well. The staff are all extremely helpful and the resort is very well managed.

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Henann Tawala Resort
Tawala

Exceptional hotel, well appointed comfortable rooms. the pool is in the centre courtyard so does not offer any views.

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Isla Amara Boutique Resort
El Nido

Great location, super beach, nice pool, charming staff.

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Maayo Hotel Cebu

Pleasant hotel in a good location, a little tired but well appointed none the less.

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Activity Reviews
Cebu City and Mactan Island day tour
Cebu City and Mactan Island day tour
Philippines

The tour offers little to see, I felt like I was being driven around a city constantly battling traffic.

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Diving in Moalboal - 3 dives
Diving in Moalboal - 3 dives
Moalboal

Excellent organisation and diving.

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Bohol Island Day Tour
Bohol Island Day Tour
Philippines

A nice trip however the views in the wet season are underwhelming compared to the summer months when the hills are brown.

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El Nido via ferrata
El Nido via ferrata
El Nido

A short steep climb up a metal structure takes you to the top of a hill with good views of the town.

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Cebu Countryside tour
Cebu Countryside tour
Cebu City

This was the worst part of the trip. While I apricate nothing can be done to avoid bad traffic the the attraction at the designation was very disappointing. We saw a local man climb a palm tree and milk the flower. Rode around in a cart driven by an buffalo. Watch a man make a basket. It took two and a half hours to get there, an hour participating in the three activities mentioned and another 2 and a half hours to return.

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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls
Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls
Moalboal

Fantastic guide, super location, lots of fun.

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Diving in Moalboal and Pescador Island (3 dives)
Diving in Moalboal and Pescador Island (3 dives)
Moalboal

Well organised and great diving.

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Kayaking with fireflies
Kayaking with fireflies
Philippines

A pleasant trip along the river to view fireflies. Very peaceful and enjoyable.

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Diving in Balicasag Island (2 dives)
Diving in Balicasag Island (2 dives)
Philippines

Well organised and great diving.

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Diving in Pamilacan Island - 3 dives
Diving in Pamilacan Island - 3 dives
Panglao Island

Well organised and great diving.

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A - group tour
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A - group tour
El Nido

Good for snorkelling and seeing what the local islands have to offer.

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour D - group tour
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour D - group tour
El Nido

As mentioned in my previous review.

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Diving in El Nido
Diving in El Nido
El Nido

Well organised and super diving.

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Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Jan 14, 2025

Hi Jason, thanks for your review and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. Thanks for working with me on your diving vacation and I hope to arrange another adventure for you in the future.

Our amazing family trip to the Philippines - thank you Cami!
Philippines | Dec 22 - Dec 31, 2024

Cynthia
Cynthia J.
Walnut Creek, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
Cami did an amazing job of organizing our family trip to the Philippines. Every detail was taken care of, which allowed us to enjoy a stress-free vacation. The trip summary was detailed and included day-to-day instructions, so we knew what to expect. Ana and her husband, John, were gracious hosts in Manila. They picked us up to the airport, took us to our hotel to check in and freshen up, then drove us to view different areas of Manila. Our favorite was walking the streets of Intramuros.... Read more

Cami did an amazing job of organizing our family trip to the Philippines. Every detail was taken care of, which allowed us to enjoy a stress-free vacation. The trip summary was detailed and included day-to-day instructions, so we knew what to expect. Ana and her husband, John, were gracious hosts in Manila. They picked us up to the airport, took us to our hotel to check in and freshen up, then drove us to view different areas of Manila. Our favorite was walking the streets of Intramuros. The next day they drove us to Pagsanjan Falls for a memorable and beautiful canoe ride amongst the forested cliffs and spectacular waterfalls - a unique experience that we will never forget. The Huni Lio Hotel in El Nido was perfect for us! It was situated right on the beach next to many restaurants within walking distance. The sunsets on Lio Beach were one of the most beautiful we've seen! We chose to take the private Tour D to beat the crowds - to our surprise, we were the only ones canoeing in the Small Lagoon for quite a while. Our stay in Discovery Coron was also wonderful with a white sand beach, baby blue water, good food, and another incredible tour of several beautiful beaches and snorkeling spots. Thank you, Cami, for helping us experience a trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento

New Years in the Philippines
Philippines | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2025

Anisha
Anisha L.
Mead Valley, CA | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2025
We used KimKim for two parts of our Philippines trip - canyoneering in Cebu and a city tour in Manila. The canyoneering tour was great. The driver was fine. He did a good job driving but didn’t interact with us or tell us much about the country. The drive itself was intense - few street signs or lights, lots of people and animals in the road, people driving in the wrong lanes - it was not for the weak of heart. The canyoneering tour guides were incredible. We had 5 guides for our group of... Read more

We used KimKim for two parts of our Philippines trip - canyoneering in Cebu and a city tour in Manila.

The canyoneering tour was great. The driver was fine. He did a good job driving but didn’t interact with us or tell us much about the country. The drive itself was intense - few street signs or lights, lots of people and animals in the road, people driving in the wrong lanes - it was not for the weak of heart.

The canyoneering tour guides were incredible. We had 5 guides for our group of nine. It seemed like a lot in the beginning until we got in the canyon and needed every one of them to help lead us through. They did an excellent job navigating us through and taking so many awesome pictures. They’re clearly professionals because they knew all the good spots for pictures! That tour was a highlight.

The city tour of old Manila wasn’t great. Ana was very nice and accommodating. She took us to the hotel to drop off our bags and then drove us to a local restaurant to get lunch. She was very helpful in helping us order at the restaurant and making recommendations. But when it came to the actual tour of the old city I don’t think it hit the mark. She essentially just walked us through the different locations. They was very little sharing of the story of the country or the importance of the buildings and what they meant to the country or to the people. We had to ask her questions to get an understanding of what we were seeing and the resemblance. Ana was in a difficult situation because our group consisted of different age groups though and varying levels of interest. So she may not have known how to read our group and the appropriate way to guide us.

Overall our trip was amazing and would definitely recommend KimKim for the planning to others.

Hotel Reviews
Conrad Manila
Pasay City

I wouldn’t stay here again. Although the service and rooms were incredible, they were very strict about their Hilton Honors rules which are different from other Hiltons. I’m a Diamond member and typically get free breakfast for the guests in the rooms that I reserve but here they only allow two people the free breakfast, regardless of paying for two rooms. It was disappointing that their rules were so different because I would have stayed somewhere else if I knew.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming and well decorated for the holidays.
Location
Conveniently located next to the Mall of Asia. Not too far from the airport.
Staff
Superb service, everyone is very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Paolyn Houseboats
Coron

The house boat is spectacular. The accommodations were better than I expected and the service was as good as any 5 star resort. The location can’t be beat though. Truly a memorable experience that defined our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the middle of a beautiful lagoon with clear waters
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our boat was the best and it felt pristine inside. Everything was perfect.
Shangri-La Mactan

Beautiful hotel, slightly dated though.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the charm and decor.
Location
Awesome location, on the beach, lots of chairs at the pool and beach
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
A/C was clutch!
Activity Reviews
Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls
Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls
Philippines

The canyoneering tour was great. The driver was fine. He did a good job driving but didn’t interact with us or tell us much about the country. The drive itself was intense - few street signs or lights, lots of people and animals in the road, people driving in the wrong lanes - it was not for the weak of heart. The canyoneering tour guides were incredible. We had 5 guides for our group of nine. It seemed like a lot in the beginning until we got in the canyon and needed every one of them to help lead us through. They did an excellent job navigating us through and taking so many awesome pictures. They’re clearly professionals because they knew all the good spots for pictures! This tour was a highlight.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kept us safe, expert at navigating those roads!
Manila Day Tour
Manila Day Tour
Philippines

The city tour of old Manila wasn’t great. Ana was very nice and accommodating. She took us to the hotel to drop off our bags and then drove us to a local restaurant to get lunch. She was very helpful in helping us order at the restaurant and making recommendations. But when it came to the actual tour of the old city I don’t think it hit the mark. She essentially just walked us through the different locations. They was very little sharing of the story of the country or the importance of the buildings and what they meant to the country or to the people. We had to ask her questions to get an understanding of what we were seeing and the resemblance. Ana was in a difficult situation because our group consisted of different age groups though and varying levels of interest. So she may not have known how to read our group and the appropriate way to guide us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
More engagement, ability to share the history and culture of the country.
Transport
Great driver!
Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento

Vegas and National/state parks discovery-Great Experience with Leo and kimkim
the United States | Dec 4 - Dec 10, 2024

Jean-Marc
Jean-Marc R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024
Great Experience with Leo and kimkim. Leo understood our project and his proposal after a slight tune-up was perfect. The trip was incredible, from day one up to the end. We had a very interesting discovery of Las Vegas landmarks, and an enjoyable show by Shania Twain. But most of our trip was dedicated to discovering the wanders of National and State parks of Arizona and Utah. All the guided and self-guided exploration were perfect. The Grand Canyon was more than an experience, it’s an... Read more

Great Experience with Leo and kimkim. Leo understood our project and his proposal after a slight tune-up was perfect. The trip was incredible, from day one up to the end. We had a very interesting discovery of Las Vegas landmarks, and an enjoyable show by Shania Twain. But most of our trip was dedicated to discovering the wanders of National and State parks of Arizona and Utah. All the guided and self-guided exploration were perfect. The Grand Canyon was more than an experience, it’s an emotion, the sun set, and sun rise were magic, not to forget the star gazing events organized by the park rangers.
Antelope canyon guided tour was amazing, we had a wonderful and very insightful guide (Orin Yellowman). We were also thrilled to discover Snow canyon state park and the wonderful Red Mountain resort next to its entrance, for sure we will go back, only 2 hours from Vegas, worth going straight from the airport to discover the beauty of all the trail with very kind support from park personnel.
Thanks to Leo who helped us create the best vacation possible.

Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Dec 12, 2024

I'm glad you had an incredible trip Jean-Marc! Thank you for working with me on your vacation and I look forward to arranging another great trip for you in the future.

We have taken seven trips with KimKim, and Leo was the BEST
California | Aug 6 - Aug 18, 2024

Heather
Heather V.
Millboro, VA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
We have taken seven trips with KimKim, and Leo was one of the best, if not the best, hosts we have had. His communication and follow-through were the best yet. We had hotel complications, not because of Leo, but I called him directly, and he fixed everything immediately and was so easy to get a hold of while traveling. He knew the trip guidelines well, we like to go out of the box, and he would let us know when ideas weren't that great and offered other ideas that I didn't think I would like... Read more

We have taken seven trips with KimKim, and Leo was one of the best, if not the best, hosts we have had. His communication and follow-through were the best yet. We had hotel complications, not because of Leo, but I called him directly, and he fixed everything immediately and was so easy to get a hold of while traveling. He knew the trip guidelines well, we like to go out of the box, and he would let us know when ideas weren't that great and offered other ideas that I didn't think I would like but LOVED! I usually don't want to get a rental car or drive over 5 hours on a trip, but Leo said that's the way to go, and he was right. It was great having our car and doing all the national parks/ recreation spots we could fit in from San Fran to Las Vegas. Thank you for being the most wonderful travel planned we have had so far with all of our Kimkim trips.

Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Aug 20, 2024

Hi Heather,

Thank you for your review and I'm very happy that you loved your trip! It was a pleasure working with you on your vacation and I look forward to arranging another great adventure for you in the future!

Leo did an amazing job with planning our trip...
California | Jul 17 - Jul 23, 2024

Kimberly
Kimberly B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Leo did an amazing job with planning our trip. Paul our trolly wine tour guide was awesome (and so was his music play list). He was very knowledgable about the info in the Sonoma area. Our trip to Napa had a remarkable wine tour with Tessa Bowen at Platypus tours, she took us to 3 small wineries, which were awesome and we purchased wine from 2 of the 3 places.

Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Jul 30, 2024

Hi Kim,

Thank you for your review and I'm glad you had a wonderful time in San Francisco and wine country! Thank you for working with me and I look forward to arranging another great vacation for you in the future!

Philippines - 10 days
Philippines | Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2024

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Sabrina C.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2024
The whole process using Kim Kim and Cami was amazing. The minute we arrived and picked up everything went smoothly. We enjoyed all the hotels, tours and islands we visited! A perfect plan, day of rest and then a tour day. We will definitely use Kim Kim again in the future. Read more

The whole process using Kim Kim and Cami was amazing. The minute we arrived and picked up everything went smoothly. We enjoyed all the hotels, tours and islands we visited! A perfect plan, day of rest and then a tour day. We will definitely use Kim Kim again in the future.

Hotel Review
El Rio y Mar Resort
Coron

Amazing destination, incredible welcoming staff. Such a highlight for our trip.

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Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento
Cami
Cami Sarmiento
Local specialist in Las Vegas, NV | Replied on Jul 22, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review Sabrina! I’m very happy to hear you and Harry had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the destinations, hotels and activities planned for you.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami

Ana Santos, the tour leader was extremely hel...
Philippines | Apr 30 - May 17, 2024

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George G.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 26, 2024
Ana Santos, the tour leader was extremely helpful in addressing any questions we had during our tour. Cami Sarmiento did an excellent job organizing our trip. The hotels were great. We were picked up and dropped off on scheduled on every occasion. The local guides were always on time and they did an excellent job ensuring we engaged in the activities for which they were responsible. Local guides always answered ur questions with the appropriate level of detail. It would be helpful if, in... Read more

Ana Santos, the tour leader was extremely helpful in addressing any questions we had during our tour. Cami Sarmiento did an excellent job organizing our trip. The hotels were great. We were picked up and dropped off on scheduled on every occasion. The local guides were always on time and they did an excellent job ensuring we engaged in the activities for which they were responsible. Local guides always answered ur questions with the appropriate level of detail.

It would be helpful if, in the future, you provide tour participants guidelines for who should be tipped during the tour and the percent or amount that is appropriate. We have traveled extensively with organizations such as National Geography, Overseas Adventure Travel, Kensington Tours and Insight Travel. And, these organizations typically provide this type of information to avoid confusion and surprises.

Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento
Cami
Cami Sarmiento
Local specialist in Las Vegas, NV | Replied on Jun 11, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review George! I’m very happy to hear you and Michele had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the activities planned for you.
Thank you for your feedback. I'll make sure to include a note about tips in the trip instructions of our future guests.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami

Very happy with Kimkim service. Our trip to t...
Philippines | Apr 12 - Apr 23, 2024

marisa
marisa s.
Greece | Reviewed on May 05, 2024
Very happy with Kimkim service. Our trip to the Philippines was made special. Leo planned everything according to our budget . Allowing time for us to chill and rest when needed so Everything was planned perfectly well. All our guides were very nice and friendly. The drivers tours and guides were always on time. Also our guide kept in touch to make sure all was going well. The hotels chosen all had good standard. All our day tours for the island hopping were amazing. I highly recommend... Read more

Very happy with Kimkim service. Our trip to the Philippines was made special. Leo planned everything according to our budget . Allowing time for us to chill and rest when needed so Everything was planned perfectly well. All our guides were very nice and friendly. The drivers tours and guides were always on time. Also our guide kept in touch to make sure all was going well. The hotels chosen all had good standard. All our day tours for the island hopping were amazing. I highly recommend kimkim for their professional services! Definitely five stars ⭐️

Hotel Review
Amorita Resort
Authenticity & Character
Everything
Location
It’s right next to the beach that’s full of bars and restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on May 11, 2024

Hi Marisa,

Thank you for your review and I'm glad you had a great time in the Philippines! We look forward to working with you on another trip in the future!