Kimkim Trip Reviews

This cute boutique hotel was located in a great neighborhood (Palermo). Our room was clean but on the smaller side with inadequate lighting. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast had something for everyone!

A cozy hotel with charm and character at the foot of Mount Fitzroy! Our room had a wonderful view of the mountains. We enjoyed the outstanding and warm hospitality and the multi-course dinner on New Year's Eve.

We loved this hotel with it's many amenities and high speed WiFi. It was close to the downtown are of El Calafate and within walking distance of many restaurants and shops. The massage on our last day was excellent!

A beautiful hotel at the heart of the park. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding with so many choices. However, there are not many lunch/dinner options for vegetarians or vegans .

A beautiful hotel with unique architecture and proximity to the Puerto Natales sea.We stayed here two separate times on our trip to Patagonia and liked it both times. One one of the days, our room hadn't been swept since there was still gravel and debris on the floor.

The tour allowed us to explore different neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.

The guided hike to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitzroy was challenging but our guide Leo made it a great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as the flora and fauna. The next day, our guided hike to Lago Viedma was an easier one. Leo was, once again, very knowledgeable and so much fun!

This was a fantastic excursion from start to finish! We loved all parts of this adventure from the boat ride to the visit to the rain forests to Perito Moreno.

Devi was an excellent guide. Our favorite parts of the tour were hikes to Lake Nodenskjol, Mirador Los Cuernos, sampling Calafate blueberries along the way, a visit to Lake Sarmiento, Lago Pehoe and Grey Lake.

We were not sure what we were going to do at Estancia Mercedes other than horse back riding but this visit turned out to be one of the great experiences of our trip. The family were very hospitable and the meals were so delicious. It helped that, in addition to my daughter could speak some Spanish, there was a young couple who were staying there who spoke Spanish, This allowed us to have lively and informed conversations with the family!

This was a great adventure and experience! Before getting on our horses, we were given a mini 'riding' lesson and safety tips. The ride to the falls was about 30 minutes through a very pretty forest. Once at the waterfall, we made a fire (from sticks and twigs we collected) and boiled water (from the waterfall) to make mate (an herbal drink). We also used the fire to toast bread that had been packed as part of the snacks). We feasted on mate and snacks before venturing to the waterfall where we 'played' for a while. We then returned to the Estancia after putting down the fire. All through both rides, we took sips from a bota containing white wine!

It was useful to get an overview of what to expect in the following days.

Excellent service and support from the front desk staff.

Very good service at Bidosa.

Excellent tour guide and driver.

Fernando is the best tour guide. He is amazing, funny, energetic, and most helpful

Fernando the tour guide made it most interesting. He showed us all the interesting features of Moon Valley, and he was very patient with us on the steep and rough trails.

We love the location, though it was a bit of a walk to the central area. The staff were amazingly wonderful and friendly. The room was off the courtyard, but very dark. Also, we were below the kitchen, so the noise of furniture moving was very loud at night, but died down at around 10 o’clock. There were not many restaurants around except Le Bice Probre that served local cuisine but we walked to town a lot and found great restaurants. The pillows are way too big, so we use towels as our pillows. My only complaint besides the pillows was breakfast. It was delicious but service was supposed to begin at 7:30 yet that was merely a suggestion. We would get there at 7:30 but we couldn’t get coffee till 7:45 and therefore could not make a tour at 8 o’clock. Fortunately, we figured this out on day two and were able to pre-order our breakfast on a day. We had an 8 o’clock start. It does seem with such a beautiful, quaint hotel as this that they could have a coffee station or place you could get coffee prior to 7:30 do in the morning. Other than that we love this place.

It’s great that such a small hotel has six restaurants to choose from and all of them are good. We generally are not resort people, but this hotel was very nice and comfortable. The grocery store .4 miles away was a wonderful bonus because the wine at the hotel wasn’t that great and was very pricey. Staff are friendly and it was an easy walk to town. We are not resort people so we took day tours and enjoyed the birding and hiking. The water was cold as it was January so we did not do much swimming.

A great way to start a trip and experience the different cuisines of the region. We were lucky the restaurant was not open the night we went, and we were the only guests because they treated us so well. It was nice to meet Chef and our server was excellent.

It was a great tour, and we learned a lot about the city and the various landmarks. My only suggestion would be to reverse this tour to do it in the afternoon, so that we could’ve visited a museum. Unfortunately, the museums are only open until three and our tour schedule did not allow us to visit any of them.

It was a perfectly planned day, and very well orchestrated. Each of the stops was great timing and full of information. It was nice to get out of the city and see some of the surrounding areas.

We’ve been to several cooking classes all around the world and this was so much fun. Dalia and her daughter Laura are excellent at explaining things despite a language barrier, and it was fun to go shopping before preparing the meal. We learned a lot and enjoyed the fruits of our labor. Most of all we enjoyed meeting Dalia and working with her.

Our guide was long on explanation, but short on facts, so it made the tour of Monte Alban de tedious. Also, there was intense sun, and most people did not bring enough water, so it was a little bit uncomfortable to stand for hours, rather than sit in the shade, while he gave explanations. The rest of the days tour was very disjointed because we didn’t know we were having lunch and we had eaten snacks. In the workshops felt more geared toward shopping rather than details on the method of the art. In hindsight, I would’ve skipped the second half and just gone to town to shop.

One of our favorite days because we were able to walk in the mountains that were so beautiful. We saw lots of birds and enjoyed the company of Margaux who is our guide. The lunch of trout was spectacular and the views and quiet of the area. We were just unexpected, but pleasantly surprised that this was such a fun day. The altitude did not seem to bother us as much as we thought it would so it was just a real treat.

Another fabulous day of walking, birding, and boating to see the bays of the area. The water is too cold for us to swim, which is unfortunate, because it was glass, calm and clear but the boating was still fantastic. Perfecto was a great guide along with the boat captain. We got to see whales and so much nature.

This trip was our least favorite. For one thing it was moved from 9 o’clock to 10:30 AM and we had hope that meant we would shorten the trip instead of extend the evening. Our driver spoke no English even though we were promised one and the rest the group – five – also did not speak English so we were unable to learn anything about the environment or local culture. We stopped at an organic shop and that had an English-speaking Guide which was wonderful. When we got to the waterfalls we had no idea how much time we had before lunch so we rushed through twice and our guy did not tell us that lunch would not be served until 4:15 PM. We left around 5:30pm and didn’t get back to the city until 6:40pm which made us miss our dinner reservation. Overall, it was a waste of a vacation day, but the falls were pretty. We would’ve enjoyed the more and we known we were going to have two hours to see them. When I reached out to complain to the Tours operator that ours was supposed to be an English at first, he was rather brash. However, he has, since agreed to reimburse us for this tour, and that is only fair as we lost a day of vacation

The people, food and hotel was exceptional!!!

The sunsets from the roof top bar were exceptional!

We only visited the organic farm — none of the cultural experiences beyond the farm was omitted. The children are not in school in January so something should have been substituted.

I could not do this experience because I have an issue with heights. I thought I had noted this in advance but I assume I might not have. There were 8 bridges which I could not cross therefore I could not go.

Very knowledgeable guide at the center. Learned a great deal!

Ok, no whales. It was an ok experience.

We traded this experience to go snorkeling for the day. The snorkeling was ok. The guide and boat support team were exceptional!

We purchased an 8hour full day tour from the hotel on top of the Poas Volcano Tour. Best tour of the entire trip and best guide/ driver also!!!!

Clean, front desk very helpful, nice views.

We got a superior room and let me tell you, the view was incredible!! The bar and restaurant also had amazing views. Front desk was super helpful as well. Loved this hotel

We always camp with our own gear but didn’t have a choice for our trip; was pleasantly surprised at the quality and cleanliness of the tent and sleeping bags. Cafe food was also really good!

This place was such a gem! Beautiful setting, nice clean large rooms, lovely restaurant as well.

We loved this place! really loved and took advantage of the jetted bath especially after long hikes. Bed/pillows were so comfy! Views of the mountains a plus. Staff friendly and helpful, when we ate at the restaurant they had told them it was our honeymoon and they sent us dessert, so thoughtful and sweet.

Our favorite activity! The guides were awesome and it was just so cool, not every day you get to literally climb a glacier. One of the most awesome things we’ve done in our life!

In general we felt overwhelmed by this experience. Between the amazing views, lunch on a glacier lake in the middle of a beautiful landscape and the excitement of river crossing on the horse we couldn’t have been more pleased with everything. The guide was exceptional and so knowledgeable of the area and rich history, not to mention a great cook!

This experience exceeded expectations. Our guide was so knowledgeable on the area and asked us for our inputs on things we wanted to see in order to tailor things. We saw tons of wild life, and breathtaking landscapes.

Such a cool experience to be that close to a glacier and amongst the icebergs floating in the water. The crew was exceptional of providing all sorts of information. The hauling in of a iceberg to make cocktails with the ice was so neat!

This was such an amazing hike. The hike offered nonstop views and thanks to our guide we stopped at all the best viewing spots along the way. The guide was also extremely prepared and knowledgeable about the geological history, wildlife floral/fauna. The guide was happy to capture all the moments for us on camera too! This is a long hike so be prepared.

Everything was clear! Felt very prepared with our trip outlined and all docs organized for us.

With our hiking abilities we really didn’t need a guide for this hike but the guide was super nice and helpful explaining the geography and pointing out animals etc, which was a really great addition to the hike.

Just spent one night, quite comfortable and central

A hostel for the Amazons quite comfortable and very centrally located

Nataly was my guide, I enjoyed the visit tremendously. Christian, the driver, was also wonderful

Comfortable ride, unfortunately it was raining heavily in Raquira so we toured it in the car

Lovely visit, we did not walk but went by car, I was happy it was by car because I was tired and jet lagged, so the car was better. Beautiful village

A most enjoyable tour, every location had its charm and beauty., really memorable. Juan a es an amazing guide and I learned a lot from him about the region.

Very interesting experience, I learned a lot about coffee production. The owners of the plantation gave us a presentation and I had a handsome experience.

Wonderful foodie tour, I tried delicious street food

I loved Cartagena and Gestemani, both have wonderful vibes, artsy, musical and lively and enjoyed the food there as well

I was not familiar with Palenque before, I learned a lot from the local guide from the barrio

Wonderful experience with Yubelis, my guide. We also had another local guide who explained to us about the Tairons tribes. We visited an indigenous tribe and learned a lot about them. I did not do the tubing part because I had a backache, instead we did the boat ride which was quite enjoyable

We went on an enjoyable hike to the waterfalls and the cocoa experience was informative

Nice town, the gateway to the amazons, fascinating that you are at a spot where you can be in Brazil, Colombia and Peru.

Puerto Nariño is a very beautiful town I was very impressed by its cleanliness. No cars nor motorbikes circulate, all on foot. It is colorful green and beautiful and residents are very friendly

This is a nice place to stay for a night, but it really leaves you feeling uninspired and isn't remarkable for either very good or very bad reason. While clean and safe, Hidden Charm ultimately lacks any real character. By trying not to offend, it's decor and atmosphere feel very sterile and impersonal. On the contrary the staff were all wonderful and incredibly accommodating even going to far as to provide us another room at a discounted rate. The breakfast was varied and had something for everyone. The walk into town was short and easy and also felt safe. Hidden Charm had neither extreme highs nor extreme lows, and sometimes that exactly what you want in a travel hotel.

Parts of this hotel reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel. The Hotel Perle is a gorgeous hotel at the end of a long road from town with stunning views, a hidden path to another beach, and a lobby and bar right out of the 1920's. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was inviting and warm, and the amenities like the spa and gym are top-notch. The two private beaches are just that, private. They are clean and sunlit and perfect for all types of travelers. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will certainly be back. Highest recommendation.

While the boat staff was friendly and welcoming, the cruise itself lacked any real personality or excitement. Guests are left mostly to take in the views of the stunning bay (although floating debris and trash is a real detraction). The activities offered feel half hearted and mostly done so the boat can say the offered them. There is a real lack of earnestness in this. The fishing for squid is a great example. It was not squid season, nor were we in a spot where you'd normally catch squid, but they gave us the poles and told us to try anyway. While this type of cruise might appeal to some, it wasn't for us and so I can't recommend it.

A serene and luxurious place to stay. The staff was amazing, the rooms were immaculate, and the food was delicious. Would love to stay here again.

After having such incredible experiences at our other hotels on this trip, this was a major let down. The rooms and beds were old and well worn. My room on the fourth floor had an ant infestation that I was only aware of after having a cup of tea in my room. The doors didn't latch properly and needed slamming which created it's own kind of disturbance as well. The location is central and walking to some parts of town is easy, but rides are required for any place really worth going. The staff was friendly but distant. Kind, but not really caring. The breakfast was also far weaker than any other place we stayed. Cold food that was supposed to be hot, dry tasteless breads and weak tea and coffee (you could buy a stronger brewed cup) made this feel more like a motel than a hotel. The pool was nice, but it wasn't anything special. While we felt both safe here and could endure the minor physical problems and blemishes this is not a hotel (and definitely not a resort) that I can recommend or would travel to again.

You cannot beat this location! However, in being walking distance to nearly everything, you also end up with lots of noise. Some of this is city noise and some of it is from the hotel, but regardless, if you're a very light sleeper, there might be a better option. The breakfast was superb and the wifi was strong through out the property. There was a small gym, but it was dated. What really sets this place apart though is it's location. While not affiliated with the hotel, the Blue Butterfly restaurant across the street was also delicious and offered generous servings.

After cycling for a couple hours, we stopped for a late lunch at a tourist dive. It was fine. Nothing special. It might have been authentic, but it was mass produce for tour buses. We walked around town on our own and found a great little hostel by the river which had bonfires set up and bar. That was the coziest part of our stay here. The next day we took a 45 minute boat ride first thing which was peaceful and uncrowded. It was nice until the boat operator stopped us in the middle of the river and tried to sell us the goods in her bag. We floated there for five minutes and kindly and politely said "no thank you" until she gave up and started rowing again. It was a major turnoff and we felt pressured to buy since her rowing was the only way for us to get to dry land. The ride through the cave and the peacefulness of the morning wasn't ruined, but it did spoil the moment prematurely.

This was a fantastic hike in a beautiful part of the island. Not too easy and not too difficult. A good stop along the tour.

I wish we had more time here. What a fantastic little town with stunning beaches. We sat and read and wrote and went for run. The LNY celebrations were loud and festive. We will definitely be back next year.

Our driver from the hotel to the pier left us on the dock with no instructions. Two hours passed before a boat came to pick us up. We asked several other boat skippers if they were our ride and they made calls to the Era on our behalf. Finally I called Alex who was able to get in touch with the boat. Mr. Lee called me and said 20 minutes. 30 minutes later he called again and said 20 minutes. We were very lucky the day was overcast and hot and sunny or raining as there was no shelter on the pier.

It was nice to get off the large boat and into a smaller one to explore the coastline more closely. The sun was coming up and we saw moneys in the trees and birds starting to stir. It was a peaceful time and nice excursion.

Exploring the old town and riding up the coast was a nice change to the tourist areas we had been seeing. Stopping by the inlaid wood artisans was nice although they pressured us to buy their art, we politely declined. The boat ride would have been nicer but the weather didn't cooperate which wasn't anyone's fault, just bad luck. However the highlight of this day was definitely the cooking class with Hu. The family owned restaurant was exactly the type of experience we were looking for. Hu was funny and quick and a great teacher. I would definitely recommend going to see him and his family if you want something of a more authentic interaction where no one tries to sell you tourist bobbles.

Good roads and an easy bike ride as long as the weather cooperates. Decent views from the top and lots of caves and history to learn about while visiting.

Walking around the old town is great for people watching and picking up more authentic souvenirs from local artists. There are a fair share of stalls and eateries and places to get cold drinks while looking at the different historic architectural styles. We enjoyed getting off the bikes and doing the walking tour.

Chu was a fantastic guide and gave us exactly the experience we were looking for. He was quick and agile and kept the tour from getting bogged down behind lines of tourists. He knew the shortcuts and bike trails which took us off the main roads and to the lesser known temples and ruins. His knowledge was excellent and his energy was contagious which helps when you leave the hotel at 5AM for the sunrise at Angkor Wat. Chu was by far the strongest cyclist and more fit than our other guides which allowed us to see and do more than a traditional van or bus tour.

A chance to try street food! My travel partner ate a fried tarantula and kind of enjoyed it! It was great to get away from the tourist lines and experience the city that the locals know.

The Landmine Museum is a MUST DO! To understand history, you must look at the parts that aren't as easy to digest and the museum does just that. Mr. Akira is a fantastic storyteller and we spent close to an hour with him learning about his life and mission.

Stunning view from our room! Nice breakfast with good variety. Comfortable bed. Bus stop out front makes traveling to the airport convenient. Within walking distance to several museums and shops.

Nice on-site restaurant/bar. Staff incredibly helpful and friendly. When our dog sledding trip had a glitch they were on it and found us another tour. They also arranged drivers who were extremely safe which put us at ease considering the road conditions in the snow!

Room was very nice, comfortable bed. Staff helpful and available. Restaurant very nice, lovely breakfast with lots of choices.

Highlight of my husbands trip - he really enjoyed his time at the Northern lights park with the owner. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate but that just means we will be back!

Wow! Wow! Wow!! Loved this tour!! Especially driving the dog sled! That was very unexpected.

Beautiful boat, incredible meal, and gorgeous scenery!

If you haven’t done a whale watching trip before this is a very good one. The staff were extremely educated on Norway, the fjords and whales. On top of that we saw humpbacks and orcas!

Our guide drove everywhere trying to find the lights - but the weather didn’t cooperate. We can’t control nature! But our guide gave 100% effort!

Got to see the minority ethnicity and their culture.

The view at the top was amazing and the travel via the cable car to there was short and smooth and was beautiful

Beautiful landscape and scenery. Relaxing and a calm visit

Learnt a lot about the Vietnam history and culture

We had done another tapas tour in Barcelona and while there was zero history shared, the guide was a lot of fun. Here was the opposite, he talked too much, not allowing enough time for the group to interact. The food and drinks were really good, however, and a couple in our group were vegetarian which was handled really nicely, there were good options.

Toledo was a highlight of our trip and our guide Natalia was wonderful. She was born and raised in Toledo and was very knowledgeable and generous with information, even sharing her phone number with us if we had a problem while we were traveling. The train ride to Toledo was fine and Natalia and a driver picked us up. We took a cab back to the station at the end of the day and met a really fun cab driver. We were curious about the 'new' Toledo and we asked him to take us through that part of town which he obliged. Just a really nice person and we had a lot of fun.

This was a really unique idea but I think they just haven't figured out the execution yet. It's intended to be a tour of the 'smells' of the city. The guide takes you around and pulls out small papers for you and then sprays them with a scent he referenced in his talk. He was very passionate about the idea, and we even ran into him later at Alhambra and he was very friendly, offering to help with any questions. I had asked our tour planner about this one a couple times because I didn't think it was a good fit for us but she thought it was. I wish I had more strongly declined.

The guides really make all the difference and this was a first-class experience. We toured with a group through all of the beautiful grounds. This is a must when you're in Granada.

Super fun. Be aware you don't actually cover much ground and you do need to drive through crowds. But really a lot of fun.

Great hotel and service

Thank you Najma for going out of your way to assist us with recommendations for local dining and entertainment.

Thank you Mustafa for a greater guided tour snd authentic Berber experience

Really nice hotel but in a neighborhood where there's not a lot you can really do. The breakfast buffet is really nice but with ANY buffet, it gets really old really fast - no more than 2 days... Rooms were great, view was great but I'd take an Uber to go out to eat and skip the restaurants associated with the hotel.

Great location next to the water. The hotel was very nice, breakfast adequate, not great. Try to get to Delices pastry shot nearby - outstanding.

This was definitely a highlight of the trip. The boat is well appointed, the staff attentive, the food very good.

Another outstanding hotel. Good location close to the temples and really luxurious accommodations. Loved the pools, rooms was spacious - just a lovely place. The food at the hote, which seems to be a theme for us, was pricey and very mediocre.

OMG is this place incredible. The grounds - gorgeous, the rooms - spacious and lovely. The overall experience was really excellent. Lots of good options in the hotel but, frankly, food was mediocre.

Jhoker was a wonderful guide

This was a fun experience; however I didn't think the coffee was anything spectacular

The staff is wonderful and the rooftop restaurant is fantastic!

The room was roomy and clean and the staff very friendly.

Loved this place the rooms have great views of the ocean. The room is a good size and very clean. The staff is very accommodating.

A great tour with and informative guide

An easy hike, beautiful park and great guide. I would recommend a guide because they have the expertise to point out things you might never find on your own.

Wonderful views and rooms are beautiful. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Hotel location, rooms and dining were fabulous.

Our room was ready as soon as we arrived. Although there were a couple of things that didn't work when we arrived. They were repaired promptly. The staff made an effort to remember your name and make sure you were happy. Roland and Diego were exceptional.

Our tour guide Carlos was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw as much wild life as he could find.

Very informative. Maria our tour guide was very knowledgeable

Paulo and Kenneth made this such a memorable time. From the time we were picked up from the hotel they made an effort to point out animals and vegetation

We only used the springs once during our stay because we were so busy but definitely worth seeing The whole hotel is beautiful .

The weather wasn't ideal but the experience was so wonderful. The staff is very capable and professional.

The boat ride was very smooth and the staff very accomodating. Lots of food and drink served throughout. Beautiful sunset