Kimkim Trip Reviews

The food tour was satisfactory but did not meet the standard of previous food tours we have taken in other cities. For instance, in Lima, we were given demonstrations on how the dishes were prepared at three different locations, which added depth and engagement that this tour lacked.

Beautiful surrounding and friendly staff. The rooms were perfect for family vacations. The room backed up to the Arenal Volcano, giving us an awesome view every morning. The restaurant on site was good and we really enjoyed our meal there. The more remote location of the resort allowed us to feel disconnected from the daily hustle and bustle of the world. But it was difficult to go out to eat without taking a taxi.

This was a nice older resort than some of the other ones we stayed at. However, it was full of character and charm. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. There was a nice short hike on site. We saw a variety of birds just from the outdoor deck. The lodge was located close enough to town that we were able to walk to restaurants in the evening. However, it was also far enough from town that we always woke up to the sound of the forest.

pretty standard Best Western Hotel. It was clean and overall comfortable. It was located in the center al Quepos, as we wanted to experience the local life. While it was extremely easy to walk around, see the various shops, marina and the ocean, the noise from the constant traffic was quite an adjustment.

nicely located in San Jose. We were able to walk around and do a self guided tour of San Jose. The room was quite small,, just enough to fit 2 queen size beds. But really that was all we needed for the one night stay prior to our departure.

nice experience with our guide Bernardo. He was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions.

Our guide Diego was a wonderful guide with excellent knowledge relevant to the excursion. He was very friendly, and always willing to answer any questions. He was able to locate 6-7 differently species of frogs and toads. We even saw a Costa Rican tree porcupine. the evening traditional Costa Rican dinner was delicious. The entire experience was wonderful.

This was definitely the highlight of our trip. This was not just dinner in a stunning setting of glass tree top room. It was an entire experience that our family would not forget for a time. From the moment we arrived the restaurant, we were greeted by professional and knowledgeable staff. The restaurant must having ordered up the most incredible sunset for the evening. every course of the meal represented a region in Costa Rica, and this was explained in detail by out waiter. The wine pairing just added to the incredible flavor of each course. Overall, this was a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed if your budget allows for this excursion.

Friendly staff, clean room, hot and strong shower, good selection of breakfast. Weekend evenings may be a bit loud as parties take place around Thamel. I asked for a room not facing the street on my second evening.

Hotel Cally is not considered a hotel (considered a hostel-only 4 true hotels on the island) but was clean and comfortable with full bath, hot water and full delicious breakfast (7-8:30am). Check out is 10am but we were able to leave our luggage there to explore the island before our ferry back to Santa Cruz. We were only there one night but met our needs.

We took a single room for 4 of us, the first room was smaller, second room was bigger

The guide helped us to get to a rental place for trekking clothing which definitely helped in us enjoying the trip

Good views , decent sighting of sea lions, not much other wildlife

the wing we were in was noisy

very nice and a quiet oasis to relax

comfortable and easily walkable staff very nice

superb

OMG I want this everywhere!

very enjoyable

wonderful city and wonderful guide --- I wish we had booked more time !!!

very enjoyable

superb the guide was fantastic this is the second time I have visited this and I learned a lot more this time !

very disappointing

loved it ! We had a bit of an issue coming back with hitting a coconut/log and keeling over a bit but it added to the experience ----

very good wish we had more time --- half day is not enough!

wait staff was great --- not impressed with the cuisine

we did not this due to fog --- did 4 hr Ha Long bay cruise which was great!! I put in amazing but be aware it was a different trip

From the moment you walk in the door, you are welcomed by everyone. The staff is so attentive and helpful. The rooms are beautiful! We loved he breakfast. The jazz club is a nice way to relax in the evening. It is a perfect distance from the souk- close enough to walk but far enough to be quiet. Wonderful hotel!

Perfect size camp- about 8 tents. We loved taking a camel ride into the desert during sunset for your arrival. The staff is very helpful and kind. The tents are very comfortable: heated, hot water in showers and comfortable beds. We loved the excursion with dune buggies and meeting a nomad family. Food is great!

The rooms are beautifully decorated! The hotel staff is absolutely amazing. Lots of attention to detail. The food is so good!

Tiziri desert camp is awesome! Spend 2 nights so you can go on dune buggies and meet with nomads. The camel trek is incredible Enjoy the food and the music

Hamid was amazing! I was initially concerned about starting our trip with a food tour because I was worried it would upset our stomachs. I did not need to worry! Hamid knew all the best places to visit. We loved the Moroccan soup- made by the prior chef of the king!

Hamid was excellent! He was so knowledgeable and interesting. He kept our 2 teenage boys interested all afternoon!

We loved traveling with Moha from the airport to Merzouga. He introduced us to Risani, the city where he grew up. We went to see fossils. It was awesome

Moha was an amazing guide to this area

This was really special. We ate Berber pizza with Mohamed, his wife and 3 children. Mohamed was so kind and open. We learned so much about berbere culture. One of the best parts was watching him teach my boys how to tie their scarves for the upcoming camel trek!

We were introduced to a local guide who taught us about community farming and the local culture So interesting. Great short hike

Definitely plan to hike the Dades valley. Moha connected us with Mohamed who grew up in the mountains around the gorge. We had an incredible experience listening to stories, hiking, rock climbing and laughing with Mohamed all afternoon. Then, we enjoyed lunch at his home. So amazing

This was an activity that I picked. It was not recommended by Magid or Moha. It was a family friendly way to experience a haman. But, it was very touristy. I would not recommend it.

This is a fascinating cultural experience! It is a traditional Japanese guest house in every sense (except that there is heat, electricity and plumbing -- although placed so as not to interfere with the authenticity of the property) and is a step back in time. The beds were set out while we were having dinner and were surprisingly comfortable. The traditional dinner we were served was unforgetable!

Hotel Niwa in Tokyo was in a fantastic location, very convenient for accessing public transportation, which made getting around the city a breeze. All the accommodations were great, but this one particularly stood out for its placement!

This half day tour gave us a great overview of the city and of things to experience in Tokyo.

Among the thousands of restaurants in Tokyo, our local guide took us to 5 "hidden gems." These are places no tourist would ever find, although they were right in the heart of Shibuya. We were the only tourists in each, although each was full of local patrons. Our guide was able to explain the local qualities of the food, how to eat it and what to look for. This was a terrific cultural experience.

This tour provided an amazing view of a sport little understood by Americans. Our guide was obviously a fan herself and was able to give us a wealth of information about the sport, how contests work and how men train for it. It was also a fascinating look at the life of sumo wrestlers because it is much more that a sport -- it is an entire way of life.

This was a blast! It is a good distance from the center of the city, but well worth the trip. You actually get a see a lot of Tokyo because you literally drive your go-kart around the city streets, at all times following the guide. I was never afraid of traffic because our guide was fabulous.

This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about a ceremony I had heard of, but really knew nothing about. The person performing the ceremony described how it worked, her training necessary to perform it and its purpose. It was a wonderful lesson in enjoying simplicity and hospitality. As a bonus, the traditional kimonos we wore were a great experience! My favorite souvenir from the trip is a set that enables me to make matcha at home in the traditional way.

Kyoto is such a wonderfully historic and beautiful city, full of treasures. I loved this tour because I learned so much about history and customs that I would never have learned had I visited these sites on my own. In fact, I don't know that I would have gone to Nara on my own, simply because I didn't know anything about it. However, it was once the capital of Japan and there was much to see and learn there. Our guide also took us to a small restaurant for udon which we would have never found on our own and it was fabulous!

Osaka is the food capital of Japan for good reason. As a tourist, I always try to find places where the local people eat to get the best and most authentic food. It is not always easy, especially when there are language barriers (both spoken and written). Our guide took us to fabulous places where there were only local people, and I definitely tried foods that I would have not thought to try. All were delicious!

Although our Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour got canceled because of snow, my son and I decided to go on our own. It's amusing because living in a snowy region ourselves, what was a considerable amount of snow for the locals felt like just a dusting to us. It ended up being a beautiful experience, giving us unique views of the forest with snow-covered bamboo, which you might not often see.

Hotel was great. Friendly staff, great services. Food is fabulous.

This was a cool experience! Food was delicious and was great to do on the day we arrived in Panama City. The tour would have been better if the guide would have offered more facts about Panama City and local culture .

The zoo was amazing , lunch was amazing but others then that this excursion was lacking. We did like the tour guide we had for this excursion. Our assigned tour guide was sick so we had a replacement , who was very good.

Wonderful tour. Very enjoyable! This is definitely the expertise of the guide. Historic details were plenty and very interesting

This was the best day. We were able to see many animals in the wild which was amazing. Boat tour on Lame Gagun was very cool. A guide that had expertise in Panama wildlife, plants and rainforest would have been much better .

Overall it was very interesting to participate on this excursion. San Blas islands are beautiful.

Very interesting to go through the locks but overall long and slow! Guide was good. Lunch had no vegetarian option.

The rooms are cozy and modern. The breakfast is great and it's very close to major attractions. Porto has a lot of steep streets, so if walking is a challenge, plenty of taxis are available (5-7 euro max). Did not need Uber.

This hotel is located centrally and it's definitely premium. Every corner is well appointed, clean and fresh. Plenty of staff, great bar and breakfast. I would rate this 4-5 stars easy

This was an awesome tour! I have been to NAPA valley but Duoro is just amazing. Breathtaking views as you drive up and down the valley. The guide Migel was fantastic and we had wine tastings at a small family owned winery and also one owned by a major corporation. This gave us both perspectives. We also had a cruise on the river which was amazing. Higky recommend a tour of Duoro valley with a guide

This is a must do to appreciate the culture and music of Portugal. The dinner was amazing and so was the music.

Magical setting, thoughtful and sincere service, excellent room with outstanding view and it’s on splash pool. The sunset bar is not to be missed and the food is very good. Seeing elephants and giraffes truly on the wild with a friendly and professional guide topped off our stay.

Outstanding rooms with larger veranda overlooking the reserve. Gorgeous common areas and excellent sundown game drive. Extremely welcoming and friendly staff.

Good location for Swakop, walkable to everywhere. Clean and comfortable room with everything you need.

I’m not sure it gets much more remote than this. Beautiful rooms with mesmerising desert views. Outstanding food with plentiful refreshments. 2 lovely pools to stay cool in the desert heat. To achieve this standard of hospitality in this remote and isolated setting is no mean feat! Highly r commended.

Right at the gate to Etosha this is a perfect place to relax before, during or after your explorations of the park. Staff were so warm and genuine. Lodgings were perfect for a short stay. The restaurant and lounges overlooking the watering hole are beautiful. Good food.

A very comfortable place to start or end your Namibian adventure. Having very good restaurants with a beautiful courtyard right across the street was perfect. Generous breakfast, nicely appointed rooms and felt safe and secure.

The Hanoi Pearl Hotel was a delightful first stop on our trip. Although not the most luxurious, its cozy atmosphere and prime location made it a standout for us. The staff knew us by name, which made it feel personal and welcoming. It was perfectly situated for exploring Hanoi, which added to our satisfaction. The rooms weren't huge, but overall, it was a charming experience.

Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa was lovely, especially with its rooftop amenities. Although it's a bit on the edge of town, which made walking into town slightly less convenient, the overall experience was very pleasant. The location made it feel a bit exclusive and serene.

The Indochine Lan Ha Cruise was a fantastic experience! Though I've been on many cruises, this one stood out for its charm and old-world feel. They packed the itinerary with special activities, like cooking demonstrations and exercise sessions, which made it special. It was a new ship but had the charm of an older vessel, adding to the allure. My granddaughter was thrilled by the experience of sleeping on water, which added to the joy.

We had a wonderful time at Ba Na Hills! Despite knowing little about it beforehand, the park atop a mountain was an incredible surprise. The day we visited, it poured rain, so we were soaked, but the magic of the place shone through. Even with the weather, it was an unforgettable adventure.

The last day in Hoi An was packed with activities and utter fun. We loved the lantern-making, the countryside bike rides, and the basket boat ride. Lunch was an exceptional experience, wrapping up a day full of diverse and special adventures. It was super fun and intimate with just our small group, making it a highlight of the trip.

Wow! This place is a must-stay. The views at Beyond are breathtaking. The entertainment of watching people posing for social media on the skywalk is comical. We recommend going to the rooftop infinity pool for the best view. The staff is so nice and the food was excellent. The onsite restaurants have a nice mix of quality Western and Southern Thai food. We stayed in one of the Seaview tents and we highly recommend them. You feel like you're staying in one of those over-the-water huts. They were very spacious, the beds were comfortable, and the AC worked very well to keep us comfortable. The views in the morning are a great way to start your day in paradise. There is a nice shop at the base of the resort to grab some gifts, snacks, and drinks for your room.

This place was interesting and a unique experience. We arrived here after 3 nights at a very nice resort so this place was felt a little lower quality and of value than expected. I was aware the typical accommodations our agent selects were sold out. Nonetheless, it was memorable and enjoyable. It felt like a very authentic Thailand experience. We stayed in an Exotic Cliff View tent with a nice view. The tent was spacious and the bed comfortable was adequate. The AC worked great, however the water pressure in the shower and sink could use some improvement. The grounds are adequately maintained. The pool could use some work but it didn't stop us from getting in (definitely didn't put my head under water). The staff was nice and the onsite restaurant had good food. If you're looking for a middle of the road accommodation at a very affordable price, this is a good place. It is located < 10 minutes from the National Park. I'd love to come back and spend more time in this area but I know there are other places to stay if you book further in advance.

Holy cow, this place was great for a family friendly resort (we do not have children). We stayed in a Deluxe King poolside room and this could have been one of the best rooms we have every stayed in. We had a private pool (only shared with 5 other rooms adjacent to us) right outside our sliding door. They have similar rooms on the property but they connect to the family pool. The room was very spacious, clean, and the bed was super comfortable. We enjoyed the big tub and the rain-down shower was so relaxing and refreshing. The staff was the best of our entire trip - so friendly and welcoming. The property is amazing. The oceanside infinity pool has great views and nab a cabana for the day or sunset. The breakfast buffet is vast and bountiful. The food quality was outstanding. We did not eat dinner there as we walked down the beach a few hundred meters to the Blue Sky Restaurant & Bar for a more local experience. This place is located about 20 minutes north of the touristy area of Khoa Lak in a more remote location with pristine beaches. There nearest next resort is the Marriott about a 10-15 minute walk down the beach. We would come back here in a heartbeat.

Do not do this (at least with company we went with). 1) We were staying up in Phang Nga and it was 2 hours each way to the pier (Phuket traffic is AWFUL). If you're staying in Phuket, this is only 15-20 minutes away. 2) We thought we were going out for a few hours nearby in a long tail boat. This was an all day trip (6:30am-7pm). 3) We were on a bottom fishing boat with about 20 people, 2 of them who got sick 10 minutes into the trip. We hardly caught any fish too. I'm sure there are some good fishing experiences there but this wasn't one of them. The best parts of the trip were - lunch, swimming, getting back to the pier to go home.

Again, another must-do experience in Thailand. This is located in the main area of Khoa Lak so very convenient if staying anywhere nearby. The experience started with a visit to the local market where we were immersed in the culture and exchange for fresh food. Wandee's school was only a few minutes away and she delivered a memorable experience. It doesn't matter if you can cook or not, she and her staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We learned more history about the food culture and cooking techniques of Thailand. We always loved Thai food and this has elevated our love for the country and culture.

Another don't miss excursion. Uhm (sp?) was our guide and she was fantastic. Met local people from the village who were so friendly and welcoming. The paddle through the mangrove was memorable. The long tail boat ride out to a private. beach as well. We got to make our own Thai-dye with a local artist. We learned this history of tinning in the area and had a local teach us the art of panning for it. The local provided lunch was so authentic Thai and delicious. We really enjoyed this experience.

Tee was an amazing guide. He took us on a 6 hour, 7 mile hike through the jungle. We had an amazing lunch and fresh pineapple riverside before a nice swim at a waterfall. He told us about the flora and fauna along the way. We saw monkeys, snakes, spiders, small and large lizards, birds, and more. He hand carved small drinking cups out of forest bamboo. He admitted his English wasn't very good but we were able to communicate fine and really enjoy this experience. We would have loved to spend another couple of days in this national park.

They would not let us check in a minute before 3PM. The train was steps out front of the door, it was a bit unnerving with kids. Would not recommend with children. It was clean, and well kept otherwise not a lot of amenities.

Beautiful property, clean and well appointed. Swimming facility was very nice, and room was comfortable. Lots of activities to spend time on. We wish we had booked more days here!

This hotel smelled of B.O upon entering. The staff seemed overwhelmed, it was extremley busy. I would not return to this property.

Great location, this hotel was hard as a family. Had to get 2 rooms, and we had to wait until 3pm until check in. It was very busy with a conference.

This hotel was mediocre, the staff was nice and the room was clean.

This is a special property, we enjoyed getting to stay here

Did not keep the kids interest. The factory tour was interesting, just not for children.

Wonderful excursion! Mark was fantastic with kids, highly recommend

Best castle tour in Ireland. Self guided, but you really get to see the scope and scale of castle life. Would recommend.

It was freezing, and a story telling museum. Would not recommend

Great tour! No room at the top. After 7 stories you want to take a seat, it is not possible. The cool view made up for it, but wish there was more seating at the top.

Dinner was at 7pm with show 8-10pm. I saw people coming in later than 7PM, I wish we would've eaten during the performance. Kids were tired by 9:30 and we left early. Also our seat was poor, with a pole in the middle of the view. I can't tell how to get a better seat. It looked like tables of 4 got terrible views. Great music, and show, would recommend.

This is 1 activity that I would have skipped. The ipad tour was frustrating for my 8 yr old. The horse race ending was cool, but not worth the time or cost. It was freezing and raining, so we did not get to enjoy the grounds.

Great experience for the family. Great gift shop

Wonderful experience. It was cold, but blankets were provided.