Terrific first trip to Australia
Australia | Sep 7 - Sep 14, 2026

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Joan C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026

Our guide Samantha was great in planning the variety of experiences we wanted on our first trip to Australia. She listened to our request for some outdoor adventures and some city activities. Highlights were snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef (a super cool trip on a sailboat), a tour of the spectacular Sydney Opera House and lots of Aussie wildlife - koalas, birds...
The Zoom call with Samantha before the trip was very helpful to clarify the timing and all the transfers, hotel details etc. We felt very prepared.
There were some last minute changes with a tour operator, I recommend using the kimkim 'emergency' number if the operators are not reachable.

Local specialist: Samantha Slais
Samantha
Samantha Slais
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 15, 2026

Joan and Michael!
It was such a pleasure organizing your trip to Australia to visit your family and go on some adventures! I am so happy to hear that you guys felt prepared and supported both before and during your trip.
When you guys want to go visit your son again and visit another part of the country, please flick me a message; I'd be thrilled to work with you both again.
Wishing you all the best!
Samantha and the Operations Team