Leo Cuesta

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 ⭐️

We had a fantastic trip! The hotels were perfect for our needs and in great locations. The daily adventures were so much fun and we still had plenty of free time to adjust our schedules for other suggested activities. Thanks so much for all your help. Will definitely use again!

Activity Reviews

Biking tour of San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito

San Francisco

Loved this! Riding across the Golden Gate Bridge was amazing! E-bikes were a must for this hilly city!

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Adam the guide was friendly and infomative

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walking distance from our hotel

Napa wine tour with picnic lunch

Napa

Great day. Loved that we were picked up from the hotel and dropped off there at the end of the day. Lunch was great and it was nice to have someone pick the wineries for us, how do you choose out of 400??

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Calistoga Hot Springs and Mud Baths

Napa

Fun afternoon relaxing in mud?! We were sure about this, but everyone said we'd love it! Staff was friendly and professional.

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Sonoma Walking Food, Wine & History Tour

Napa

This was a great tour! Abby was super friendly and we ended up having a private tour for the group price! I would never have thought about tasting olive oil/balsamic vinegar, but it was a good learning experience. Fun afternoon despite the rain and ended with a rainbow!

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Napa yoga class

Napa

Great experience and professional staff.

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Cooking Class in Napa

Napa

This class was so much fun! Chef Sara was great and the food was delicious. We came home with knowledge for our own kitchens, some new recipes and an apron! Would definitely do this again.

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Leo was so great to work with. He was very responsive and planned an itinerary that provided us with exactly what we wanted. Batangas was a beautiful dive spot and we were blown away with the biodiversity that we saw. The island hopping tour in Coron was spectacular and Johnas was a great guide. The Kawasan tour canyoneering was so cool and fun. The tour guide wolves was awesome and they took some crazy good pictures and videos of us. Smock from Lakbay Palawan was so kind and attentive, great knowledge of reef restoration, and kept us entertained on our boat transfer from Puerto princesa to Coron. All of our tours and guides were amazing and we can’t speak more highly of this trip and fully recommend it.

Hotel Reviews

Bohol Beach Club

Bohol

Beautiful hotel, great food, and friendly staff. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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Bluewater Maribago

Lapu-lapu City

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Two Seasons Coron Bayside Hotel

Coron Town

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Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa

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Cadlao El Nido Resort and Restaurant

El Nido, Palawan

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Activity Reviews

Kayaking with fireflies

Philippines

Friendly tour guide, very knowledgeable, and amazing food at the end.

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Discover Scuba Diving in Anilao: Introductory Diving Experience

Anilao, Batangas

One of the most beautiful dives I have been on. Highly recommend!

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Bohol Island Day Tour

Philippines

Enjoyed this day very much, the chocolate hills and tarsier sanctuary were highlights of this day!

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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

Philippines

Dante’s peak canyoneering adventure was so great! Very fun, beautiful to see, and very exciting! Our tour guides took amazing pictures and videos of us.

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Dolphin Spotting and Snorkeling in Balicasag Island

Philippines

The dolphin spotting tour was really cool. We saw so many pods of wild spinner dolphins. The boat follows the pods.

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Honda Bay Island Hopping Day Tour

Puerto Princesa

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A

El Nido

So many great snorkeling spots and biodiversity!

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Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour

Philippines

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Coron - El Nido 1 day boat expedition

Philippines

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Coron Lagoons & Lakes Day Tour

Coron

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Powder Day: Sand and Stellar Beaches

Coron

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Overall, our family has enjoyed this trip a lot as it was varied with culture, nature, experiences and food! To fireflies to tarsiers, everyday was filled with something brand new and exciting. In addition to all the memorable activities, the people and guides we met made a huge difference. The shoutouts go to Jonas as he taught us the basics of free-diving (which we were able to apply on our snorkelling) and was attentive to our preferences on this journey. Adding on to our experience on our island hopping, the food was always high quality and immersed us in the Philippine cuisine. Our personal favourite were the banana cue for dessert ( a snack for us after the long but fun day) On the other hand, our boat transfer with Amick and spectacular sights was made even more remarkable as … taught us about the marvels of the sea. Our holiday flew by as we were accompanied by fish, turtles, and wild dolphins!! As a recommendation for your programme, we thought that canyoning was an unforgettable memory and would be highly enjoyed by anyone who loves adventure as we jumped into the crystal waters and hiked in the serene greenery. In conclusion, if you are seeking a mind-relaxing yet intrepid vacation, the Philippines has everything you need! Thanks a lot Leo for planning this memorable trip!

Hotel Reviews

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

Cebu

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Lime Resort

El Nido

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Coron Westown Resort

Coron

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Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa

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Holiday Inn Express Manila New Port City

Pasay

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Bohol Beach Club

Bohol

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Activity Reviews

Manila Day Tour

Philippines

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Kayaking with fireflies

Philippines

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Bohol Island Day Tour

Philippines

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Cebu City day tour

Philippines

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Friendly and flexible tour guide

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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

Philippines

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Coron Town Day Tour

Coron

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The guide tour was amazing and well prepared

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Provate large and comfortable boat was used

Coron Lagoons & Lakes Day Tour

Coron

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Prepared on the boat and serve to the Island

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Private large and comfortable boat was used

Pinatubo Volcano Off-Roading and Hiking Day Trip

Manila

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Dolphin Spotting and Snorkeling in Balicasag Island

Philippines

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Very good cooked in front of us on the BBQ of the boat

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Very large and comfortable boat

Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour

Philippines

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The stop on the way to Porto P.. for breakfast didn t have to much choose and all local food not really fresh

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El Nido via ferrata

El Nido

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Maybe we had high expectation but the escursioni take in overall 30 min

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Not to much interaction with the guide

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the Car was good but came very late on the agreed time

Powder Day: Sand and Stellar Beaches

Coron

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no to much interaction on the entire trip with the guide and boat staff only the minimum indication was given but we were followed very carefully during the trip

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Private minivan and large bit was used

Coron - El Nido 1 day boat expedition

Philippines

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Rea was cooking avresti breakfast and amazing lunch on the way. Fantastic, we took a breakfast at 07:00 am in a desert Island !

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Amick and area were very Friendly and we were fascinating about the sea life explained by Amick

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private very comfortable boat was used

Island hopping in El Nido - Tour C

El Nido

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Private large boat was used

Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A

El Nido

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private large boat was used

I think I can honestly say that this was my best vacation ever with so many nice memories and places, people, food and culture.
I was a little hesitant at the beginning if I should organize my trip by myself as I usually do or ask for help but it was the best decision to ask for help. Leo was my specialist who helped me to create the perfect itinerary based on the timeline, dates and budget. The entire planning went smoothly, I had a few flight schedule changes but he always helped me to adjust the details quickly. The entire trip was effortless from my side, all I had to do was to simply enjoy it and follow the itinerary. Pick ups went right on time, communication was fast and easy with all the guides, Ana helped me on the ground to get additional details of the guides for the next day where it was needed so everything was so easy and without any stress.
I spent 18 wonderful days in the Philippines (Cebu, Puerto Princessa, El Nido, Bohol), every day was a new adventure and a new experience. I had so much fun on the activities; during island hoppings i was swimming and snorkling a lot, went hiking to watch the sunrise in Puerto Princessa which was absolutely magical, kayaking and watching fireflies (never seen so many in one place), city tours, atv riding near the chocolate hills of Bohol, I met the tarsiers, crocodiles and butterflies, so many unforgettable memories.
The nature was stunning everywhere I went, the underwater life was amazing, so many colorful fish, corals, turtles, sea snakes, beautiful birds on the trees, the entire place is magical and super clean.
The people were really kind, the food was delicious. I had the chance already in my first accomodation at Bluewater Maribago in Cebu to try the local specialities as they serve buffet dinner where you can try as many things as you like which is a very nice opportunity.
All the tour guides I met made my holiday memorable, they took really good care of me, explained me history, shared a lot of stories with me. I would like to say special thanks to my guide in Puerto Princessa, Rich Apiaza. I have never met such an energetic, enthusiastic guide before. He loves nature, birds very much, he loves Puerto Princessa so it really comes through all his stories which made the place even more special. I am very lucky that he was my guide for three days and managed to get to know the city and the surroundings from him.
There is so much more to see there and experience that I would like to be back again. After such a great experience with an organized trip by Uncharted Earth, I would for sure do it again the same way.

Hotel Reviews

Bluewater Maribago

Lapu-lapu City

Very nice, big resort, I can highly recomend their spa where they offer amazing massage. I tried their signature massage and also a facial treatment, very relaxing experience, super friendly staff. Another highlight is for sure the buffet dinner where you can try many local food specialties.

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Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa

Nice, modern hotel right next to a shopping mall so very convenient.

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Cadlao El Nido Resort and Restaurant

El Nido, Palawan

The atmosphere of this hotel is absolutely unique, you can enjoy the view of the Cadlao island from the garden and the swimming pool, the sunset is amazing with all the colors in the sky. The restaurant is excellent with delicious food, I loved the ceviche. I stayed in Gemelina, one of the best rooms with an amazing view on the sea from the porch.

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Bohol Beach Club

Bohol

I think this was my favourite hotel because of the stunning white sand beach. The beach is so amazing with all colors of blue and green water, full of star fish and colorful fish in the coral area just few min walking in the water. Rooms are clean, the garden is super nice green, i was even watching the stars in the evening from a hammock in the garden.

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Activity Reviews

Cebu City day tour

Cebu City

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Puerto Princesa City Half-Day Tour

Puerto Princesa

It was such a fun day, meeting with butterflies, crocodiles, bearcats, lots if sweets and amazing view at Bakers Hill, some history from the II World War which even inspired me to read a book about it.

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Honda Bay Island Hopping Day Tour

Puerto Princesa

Amazing snorkeling on Starfish island, desert like view with mangrove on Luli island and swimming on Cowrie island - i highly recommend this tour.

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Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour

Philippines

This is the tour that I would never skip. The beach where the boats are leaving is unbelievable, the view with the mountains in the background is stunning. The underground river is a real miracle, never seen such a huge cave, i highly recommend to take off the audio device for a bit to be able to fully hear the bats and the water inside. I would also recommend to do the zipline, the view from there was breathtaking.

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El Nido via ferrata

El Nido

It was challanging to climb up but the view worth any effort.

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A - group tour

El Nido

No words how beautiful the nature is, I was looking forward to the island hopping but it exceeded my expectations. The 7 Commandos Beach is mind blowing even in cloudy and sunny weather. The tour was well organized, pick up on time, nice clean and huge boat, delicious lunch and very friendly staff. I even had a partner for the kayaking from the crew.

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour C - group tour

El Nido

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Bohol Island Day Tour

Philippines

It was a really active day, the atv ride around the chocolate hills was a very nice surprise. The tarsiers were super cute and we even managed to get there just before the crowds. I loved the lunch on the boat on Loboc river, we had live music, here i think it would be also nice experience to switch off the music for a few min to enjoy the silence on the river but otherwise it was very pleasent.

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The day was great but to be honest compared to all the other guides I met during my vacation this was the day where I felt a huge difference, somehow i did not feel that enthusiasm of the guide therefore stories were not so authentic. I did enjoy the day but it rather seemed like I went there with two people who were mainly responsible for my transportation and nothing more.

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Kayaking with fireflies

Philippines

I would totally recommend to have this tour because the experience was incredible: we went kayaking after sunset before it became totally dark. The river was warm and calm, i enjoyed the silence and the nature so much and when the darkness came the entire rive shore area started to become active. Hundreds of fireflies on the trees started to light up and pulse at the same time, incredible experience. There are no pictures or videos that can reflect that feeling, a truly awesome experience. After the program we had dinner at the kayak station, the food was really delicious, all my greetings to the chef.

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Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

Philippines

This was a real adventure tour, jumping from cliffs, highest jump was 10 meters, swimming in the canyon and enjoying the waterfalls. I was even lucky that there were not so many people so it was really enjoyable. I also tried the zipline at the beginning, really cool ride in vertical position.

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My guide was really helpful since the terraine is not that easy, one advise: dont rush through the canyon jist to avoid people because then you have no chance to really enjoy the nature there.

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Dolphin Spotting and Snorkeling in Balicasag Island

Philippines

We started the day with dolphin spotting, there were so many that I could not even count them. Then we went to Balicasag to swim with the turtles and also to do snorkeling. The underwater life there is simply amazing, many colorful fish. The lunch on the boat was delicious, huge portion, impossible to eat it all. After lunch we did some snorkeling again and then we went back to the hotel. A very relaxing day, enjoyed a lot of sun and sea.

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My best friend, my dog, and I took an unforgettable road trip through California, all thanks to our incredible travel specialist Leo! From the planning stages to the actual trip, Leo's attention to detail, expertise, and personalized touch truly made this trip one of the most fun and special trips I've ever been on :)

We traveled from Santa Barbara to San Francisco up the Pacific Coast Highway, stopping at the most beautiful beaches along the way! One of the highlights of the trip was our whale-watching tour in Monterey Bay. Leo made sure to book us on the best cruise company, where we were fortunate enough to see WHALES!! along with dolphins and seals :) It was INCREDIBLE! The crew was fantastic, providing insightful information and answering all our many many many questions :)

Leo's excellent recommendations for hikes and lookout points allowed us to fully appreciate the beauty of California (this was my very time there), and even helped us find some less crowded and dog-friendly spots to enjoy! He was also incredibly responsive and supportive during the entire trip, checking in regularly to make sure everything was running smoothly and providing timely solutions to any unexpected changes or issues. Our kayaking tour was canceled due to wind, but Leo jumped in immediately and provided us with tonnssss of options!

I can't thank Leo enough for putting together this unforgettable trip. The memories we made on this trip will last a lifetime (the tattoos we got in Santa Barbara also will LOL)! Thanks a million, Leo! You're the best <3

Activity Review

Monterey Bay whale watching

Monterey

IT WAS INCREDIBLE! We saw whales and dolphins! The crew was so very friendly, kind and patient. We had tons of questions and bothered them for a tour of the captain's room and they gave us a little tour of the inside! They were so funny and we really enjoyed our time on the boat! They told us tons of facts about the whales we got to see! On our cruise, we saw an adult female whale, with two juvenile whales and a bigger, male whale! It was so cool!! I would highly recommend going whale watching :) It was the highlight of my entire trip!

Quality of Experience

Had a place to sit inside and outside and plenty of viewing area for whales

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone (staff) was hilarious and so kind. We quickly made friends with them and enjoyed chatting them and hearing all the knowledge they have about the whales, boats, ocean, etc.

Transport

10/10 great boat ride. Great driver-Captain gave us a tour and showed us how he steers the boat and then showed us the route we took!

Leo, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He provided excellent ideas, listened to our input and planned a great trip.

He even sent specific directions with suggestions on what to wear and weather updates.

We had a couple snags along the way (which is expected when you travel) but Leo was attentive and helped us determine the best possible outcome.

If planning a trip is to stressful, let Leo do it for you.

We highly recommend him and Kim Kim.

Activity Reviews

Napa and Sonoma Hot Air Balloon Tour

Napa

Fantastic experience but I’m rating this a 4 out of 5 because our reservation was messed up and one of us almost didn’t get to go. Luckily someone didn’t show and it all worked out. The pilot and crew were excellent and I highly recommend this experience.

Quality of Experience

Our reservation was messed up we paid for 3 people and the morning of they said they only had 2. Be sure to triple check.

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Sonoma e-bike wine tour

Napa

Great experience. Enjoyed our guide Mike. We weren’t too keen on the second winery (Sebastian). I was very, very deliberate and out asking the fees for the tasting and what the purchase requirements were to get them waived. My whole family heard the same thing and when we went to check out it changed. Very frustrating. The reason this is important is because one family member may have opted out of this tasting because they really didn’t want anymore wine that day. Regardless, great time and experience.

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Food

Very nice lunch. They also asked our preference and we got to select from a small menu prior. Helpful.

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Monterey Bay whale watching

Monterey

Crew was great especially Isaiah. Saw lots of whales and sea lions. Dress warm would be my recommendation to future travelers. We stayed at the Stargazer Hotel in Monterey, but it was a really bad experience. However, Leo quickly rectified the situation and as a Marriott Platinum member, we found another accommodation.

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Napa wine tour with picnic lunch

Napa

We went on a winery tour in Napa, which was great, but it would have been helpful to know the various pricing structures and deals offered by each winery beforehand. This would have allowed us to strategize better and potentially save money on tastings and wine purchases.

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Just an ok ham sandwich.

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