Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Dean was the best! We did a self guided tour ...
Ireland | May 21 - May 28, 2026

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Onna L.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Dean was the best! We did a self guided tour and his guidance took us to the most beautiful places! When people ask, what my favorite part of the trip was…I say, I loved it all! The lush rolling green hills with sheep, the castles, the gorgeous beaches, the dramatic cliffs, the wild flowers, and the lovely sea side villages. Ireland will forever hold a place in my heart 💚 Thank you so much for this experience. Read more

Dean was the best! We did a self guided tour and his guidance took us to the most beautiful places! When people ask, what my favorite part of the trip was…I say, I loved it all! The lush rolling green hills with sheep, the castles, the gorgeous beaches, the dramatic cliffs, the wild flowers, and the lovely sea side villages. Ireland will forever hold a place in my heart 💚 Thank you so much for this experience.

Hotel Review
Doolin Inn
Doolin, Co. Clare

Lovely seaside Inn

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful seaside Inn
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Dean Garrison

10/10 Honeymoon!
Italy | May 13 - May 23, 2026

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Mikaela J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
My husband and I had the best time in Italy! Tasos and the kimkim team did a fantastic job from start to finish. We stayed in beautiful hotels, usually tucked away on a quiet street but still in the heart of each city. The excursions booked were all with incredibly knowledgeable guides. My favorites were an ebike tour through the heart of Tuscany and a boat ride around the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant recommendations in each city were also great, kept us away from any tourist traps. The... Read more

My husband and I had the best time in Italy! Tasos and the kimkim team did a fantastic job from start to finish. We stayed in beautiful hotels, usually tucked away on a quiet street but still in the heart of each city. The excursions booked were all with incredibly knowledgeable guides. My favorites were an ebike tour through the heart of Tuscany and a boat ride around the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant recommendations in each city were also great, kept us away from any tourist traps. The kimkim care team was super responsive during our trip as questions came up. The whole trip was so seamless, and we can't wait to use kimkim for future European travels.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Michelangelo
Sorrento

A very nice hotel in Sorrento! We stayed here three nights in one of the recently renovated suites. Beautiful balcony with a view, used the pools, and enjoyed drinks at the rooftop bar. Decent location, about 25 min walk to get down to the main marina.

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Hotel Modigliani
Roma

Loved this hotel! It's tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the city. We walked past the Trevi fountain every night on our way back to the hotel. The breakfast was decent, and the dry cleaning service was a huge plus after traveling for several days prior.

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Residenza d'Epoca Palazzo Borghesi
Siena

This is the sweetest bed and breakfast in the heart of Siena! Very close to the Siena Cathedral and main piazza, with a beautiful view of the city. I would give this hotel 5 stars, but my husband had a hard time sleeping due to some festivities in the alley behind our room both nights of our stay.

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Hotel Olimpia
Venice

The best hotel breakfast! We stayed here for two nights. It's in a very better restaurants and museums, but didn't have to walk more than 25 minutes or so in any direction. convenient location, close to the train station and the part of Venice accessible by car. It did mean it was a bit further to walk to. Room was quaint and clean, and staff was very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
The best Euro breakfast!
Location
Close to train station and ferry station, but a bit further from the best restaurants.
Staff
Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

KimKim did such a wonderful job with our trip...
South Korea | May 17 - May 23, 2026

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Matt M.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
KimKim did such a wonderful job with our trip! We'd talked about traveling to Korea for years but weren't sure how to go about it, which ultimately led us to KimKim, and they made it everything we could have ever hoped for. From our private guides (Luke and Jun were wonderful!) to our cooking class and everything in-between, KimKim did such a great job. I couldn't recommend them enough. Read more

KimKim did such a wonderful job with our trip! We'd talked about traveling to Korea for years but weren't sure how to go about it, which ultimately led us to KimKim, and they made it everything we could have ever hoped for. From our private guides (Luke and Jun were wonderful!) to our cooking class and everything in-between, KimKim did such a great job. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Activity Reviews
Full Day Haedong Yonggungsa and Gwangalli Night Food Tour
Full Day Haedong Yonggungsa and Gwangalli Night Food Tour
Busan

We had so much fun with Luke on this tour! His preparation, expertise and personality made the day so much fun.

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 Gamcheon Village, BIFF Square and Jagalchi Market
Gamcheon Village, BIFF Square and Jagalchi Market
Busan

Luke did such a great job with this tour! We had some rainy weather, so rather than just forcing the planned stops, he customized the tour to better match the conditions. The result was a day we'll never forget!

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Korean Full-Course Meal Cooking Class at Local Home with Local Market Experience
Korean Full-Course Meal Cooking Class at Local Home with Local Market Experience
Seoul

This was so much fun! The cooking portion was great (as expected), but it was so much more than that. We learned some Korean language, history and customs that really made the experience come to life.

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Food
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Explore Seoul Highlights
Explore Seoul Highlights
Seoul

Jun was great! In addition to the places we had planned, he also added a few spots he thought we would personally enjoy. It was such a great first day in Seoul!

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Local specialist: Jessica Wang

Amazing Grad Trip
France | May 23 - May 29, 2026

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Florissa P.
Omaha, NE | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
We loved all our guides especially Francy from the Cannes + Antibes all day tour. She was super sweet and helpful. Our guide from the tasting tour in Paris was super knowledgeable about the area and I got so much out of the tour. Read more

We loved all our guides especially Francy from the Cannes + Antibes all day tour. She was super sweet and helpful. Our guide from the tasting tour in Paris was super knowledgeable about the area and I got so much out of the tour.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Brighton
Paris
Hôtel West End
Nice
Local specialist: Liz Chreist
Liz
Liz Chreist
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 01, 2026
Hi Florissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback. It truly makes my day to hear how much you enjoyed your guides. Francy is such a gem — warm, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable — so I’m thrilled to hear she made your Cannes and Antibes day so special. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her.
I’m also delighted that your Paris tasting tour guide made such an impact. Those experiences are always so much richer when the guide brings the history,...
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Hi Florissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback. It truly makes my day to hear how much you enjoyed your guides. Francy is such a gem — warm, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable — so I’m thrilled to hear she made your Cannes and Antibes day so special. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her.
I’m also delighted that your Paris tasting tour guide made such an impact. Those experiences are always so much richer when the guide brings the history, flavors, and stories of the neighborhood to life, and it sounds like you had exactly that.
It means a lot that you shared this, and I’m so glad these guided experiences became highlights of your trip. If you ever decide to explore more of France or beyond, I’d love to help you plan the next adventure.
Warmly, Liz

A wonderful trip!
France | May 23 - May 29, 2026

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Sylvie P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
A wonderful trip! Definitely a dream come true for us. Just a few things with planning and communication that didn’t go through. We had asked for twin beds but neither of the hotels were aware of this, and the tour of Versailles said it was an e-bike tour in the itinerary which was preferable, but it was not actually e-bikes. Otherwise, everything else was amazing and we had a great time. I loved the free day in Nice and actually went to Monaco on that day, and the guided tour of... Read more

A wonderful trip!

Definitely a dream come true for us. Just a few things with planning and communication that didn’t go through. We had asked for twin beds but neither of the hotels were aware of this, and the tour of Versailles said it was an e-bike tour in the itinerary which was preferable, but it was not actually e-bikes.

Otherwise, everything else was amazing and we had a great time. I loved the free day in Nice and actually went to Monaco on that day, and the guided tour of Antibes, Cannes, and St. Paul de Vence was my favorite activity. Both of the tasting tours were great and high quality and the hotels were perfectly located. I also enjoyed the train ride and appreciated the private transport to and from the airport.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Brighton
Paris
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Hôtel West End
Nice
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Activity Reviews
Versailles & Farmers Market Bike Day
Versailles & Farmers Market Bike Day
Paris
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Self Guided NIGHT Experience of  the Louvre Museum  (Entrance Tickets Included)
Self Guided NIGHT Experience of the Louvre Museum (Entrance Tickets Included)
Paris
Quality of Experience
Marais Pastry & Chocolate Tasting Experience
Marais Pastry & Chocolate Tasting Experience
Paris
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Self-Guided Beach Day
Self-Guided Beach Day
Nice
Quality of Experience
Full Day Exploration of Antibes, St-Paul-de-Vence and Cannes
Full Day Exploration of Antibes, St-Paul-de-Vence and Cannes
Nice
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Sunset Flavors of Nice: An Evening Food Walk
Sunset Flavors of Nice: An Evening Food Walk
Nice
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Chreist
Liz
Liz Chreist
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 01, 2026
Hi Sylvie,
Thank you so much for sharing your reflections — I’m truly glad to hear this trip was a dream come true for you. It means a lot to know that the free day in Nice, your visit to Monaco, and the guided tour of Antibes, Cannes, and St. Paul de Vence were highlights. I’m also thrilled the tasting tours, hotel locations, train experience, and private transfers all added to the experience.
I really appreciate you letting me know about the items that didn’t go as planned. I’m so sorry the...
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Hi Sylvie,
Thank you so much for sharing your reflections — I’m truly glad to hear this trip was a dream come true for you. It means a lot to know that the free day in Nice, your visit to Monaco, and the guided tour of Antibes, Cannes, and St. Paul de Vence were highlights. I’m also thrilled the tasting tours, hotel locations, train experience, and private transfers all added to the experience.
I really appreciate you letting me know about the items that didn’t go as planned. I’m so sorry the twin‑bed request wasn’t communicated to the hotels — that should have been handled smoothly, and I’ll make sure this is corrected for future trips. I also apologize for the mix‑up regarding the Versailles tour. The itinerary should always reflect the correct activity type, especially when the distinction (like e‑bike vs. standard bike) matters for comfort and enjoyment.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I’ll be following up with our partners to ensure these issues don’t happen again.
Most importantly, I’m so happy you still had an amazing time overall. Thank you again for trusting me with your travels — it’s truly a joy to help create these experiences for you.
Warmly, Liz, Dili and Kate

We loved Croatia.The trip was beyond our exp...
Croatia | May 7 - May 22, 2026

Leslie
Leslie H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
We loved Croatia.
The trip was beyond our expectations. We had a wonderful time with our friends Jose & Lawrence. All guides/drivers were excellent. The details in their knowledge of the Croatia history and areas we travelled was superb.
All accommodations were more than we expected with wonderful breakfast feasts. We tried pizza in many places and all were VG. The food was enjoyable and a nice variety - lots of fresh fish. I had a great 75th birthday, so many well wishes. Did a... Read more

We loved Croatia.
The trip was beyond our expectations. We had a wonderful time with our friends Jose & Lawrence. All guides/drivers were excellent. The details in their knowledge of the Croatia history and areas we travelled was superb.

All accommodations were more than we expected with wonderful breakfast feasts. We tried pizza in many places and all were VG. The food was enjoyable and a nice variety - lots of fresh fish.

I had a great 75th birthday, so many well wishes. Did a private boat ride to some of the Elafiti islands. Finished the celebration with a superb oyster feed in a beautiful restaurant.

Robi planned our trip to the Nth degree. He was always available and in close contact with us with instructions for us when, where and how to catch our transportation or meet with guides. All guides and transport people were knowledgeable and lovely.

We did finally meet up with Robi and had an enjoyable visit with him.
The 4 of us would highly recommend Robi and Kimkim for travel.

Hotel Review
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

This hotel was lovely. The staff were all knowledgeable and very friendly. Breakfast was outstanding. Nice central location to a lovely square with some shops.

Authenticity & Character
Must have been good. After staying in 11 different hotels it is hard to remember and they were all very lovely properties with great staff.
Authenticity & Character
Must have been good. After staying in 11 different hotels it is hard to remember and they were all very lovely properties with great staff.
Location
Easy access to a nice square with shops and restaurants. There was a beautiful market with fresh veggies and flowers in the early morning,
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Easy access to a nice square with shops and restaurants. There was a beautiful market with fresh veggies and flowers in the early morning,
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Postojna and Škocjan Caves in Slovenia
Postojna and Škocjan Caves in Slovenia
Croatia

So glad we were able to experience the caves.

Quality of Experience
The cave cavities were huge as well as the stalactites and stalagmites
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable
Transport
We walked the second cave and it was totally different- all very interesting
Visit to Bled lake and Ljubljana town
Visit to Bled lake and Ljubljana town
Croatia

What can I say. Who expected to visit caves. The 2 were very different and interesting.

Quality of Experience
It was A surprise.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
There was lots of people that went on the little train and the staff made it easy to manage the on and off the transport train🤗
Transport
Made it easy to view and the journey would have taken for ever if we had to walk.
Zagreb - Arrival Day / Evening
Zagreb - Arrival Day / Evening
Zagreb

We were in Zagreb for basically overnight and short morning visit for shopping. Left my walking sandals at home🤨.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
All top notch. Approachable and knowledgeable Covered all points of interest and small details.
Transport
The Mercedes van was very comfortable and easy to get in and out of.
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević

Amazing Indonesia trip
Indonesia | May 10 - May 30, 2026

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Peter V.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
We had an amazing 3 week trip to Indonesia, visiting 4 islands (Java, Kalimantan, Bali, Flores/Komodo). Myriam did an excellent job planning the trip, she was very responsive both during the planning and while traveling. Everything worked out as planned and on schedule. All the guides were knowledgeable, spoke good English, though sometimes they had some difficulty understanding it. The hotels were all good. The best experiences were the Komodo and Kalimantan boat trips and Prambanan and... Read more

We had an amazing 3 week trip to Indonesia, visiting 4 islands (Java, Kalimantan, Bali, Flores/Komodo). Myriam did an excellent job planning the trip, she was very responsive both during the planning and while traveling. Everything worked out as planned and on schedule. All the guides were knowledgeable, spoke good English, though sometimes they had some difficulty understanding it. The hotels were all good. The best experiences were the Komodo and Kalimantan boat trips and Prambanan and Borobudur temples near Yogyakarta.

Hotel Reviews
Ketapang Indah Hotel
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Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Food was ok, could have been better. Staff smokes a lot

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Golo Hill Top

Very basic

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Sri Ratih Cottages

Breakfast was not very good

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Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa
Pemuteran
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on beach
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Private Klotok Boat
Pangkalan Bun

Great food. Staff smokes a lot.

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No hot water, AC didn't always work
Lava View Lodge Hotel
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Tugu Malang
Malang
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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
YOGYAKARTA
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FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta
Tangerang, Banten
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near airport
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Local specialist: Myriam Benmhaya

Leny is the best!!...
Japan | May 10 - May 30, 2026

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Robert A.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Leny and her team were awesome. They arranged spectacular private tours of Tokyo and Seoul for us. We saw and experienced so many more things than we could have on our own. The guides were amazing. They went out of their way to be helpful and provide us with the best possible experience. They bridged the language barriers and explained all the cultural nuances of the sites we visited. They suggested restaurants and amazing local cuisine to try. The vans were always waiting to take us on to... Read more

Leny and her team were awesome. They arranged spectacular private tours of Tokyo and Seoul for us. We saw and experienced so many more things than we could have on our own. The guides were amazing. They went out of their way to be helpful and provide us with the best possible experience. They bridged the language barriers and explained all the cultural nuances of the sites we visited. They suggested restaurants and amazing local cuisine to try. The vans were always waiting to take us on to the next stop. The whole experience was seamless.

Leny and her team were always in contact with us throughout the trip. Confirming pickup times and guides' names and phone numbers. When we wanted to make changes to our itinerary. It was done over night. They could not have been more caring or helpful. I would strongly recommend booking with Leny.

In Tokyo, the one experience you should not miss is the Shimbuya Food Tour. It was spectacular. No one on their own could find all the small hole in the wall restaurants we ate at. The food was divine!

Activity Reviews
The Soul of Seoul: Hightlights of Korea's Heritage (Private)
The Soul of Seoul: Hightlights of Korea's Heritage (Private)
Seoul

Over whelming all the culture and heritage in Seoul.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Esther was amazing again. Very knowledgeable.
Transport
Modern Seoul and Cultural Heritage Half-Day Tour (Private) Airport Pick-Up with Direct Sightseeing Transfer
Modern Seoul and Cultural Heritage Half-Day Tour (Private) Airport Pick-Up with Direct Sightseeing Transfer
Seoul

A great way to spend half a day seeing Seoul. The Lotte Tower was a highlight.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Esther was great. She went out of her wat to ensure we had a great experience.
Transport
Welcome to Seoul!
Welcome to Seoul!
Seoul

Seamless pickup from the cruise ship terminal.

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Full Day Kamakura with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)
Full Day Kamakura with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)
Tokyo

Kamakura was great, Especially the giant Buddha. Well worth seeing.

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Explore East Tokyo: Full-Day Private Tour with Multilingual Guide
Explore East Tokyo: Full-Day Private Tour with Multilingual Guide
Tokyo

The tour was great. Wish we had more time to spend at each of the sites. Especially the Imperial Gardens

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kashima-san was agreat guide. Very knowledgeable.
Transport
Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Tokyo

This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip. The food was divine.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alex our guide was awesome. He knew so much about the food and culture of the area. We were blown away.
Transport
West Tokyo Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle
West Tokyo Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Tokyo

The Meiji and Yasukuni Shrines and the Rikugien Garden were spectacular.

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Welcome (Irrashaimase) to Tokyo!
Welcome (Irrashaimase) to Tokyo!
Tokyo

A seamless pickup at the airport and transfer to our hotel.

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Local specialist: Leny Vergara

Incredible trip for our family of 9!
Costa Rica | May 22 - May 31, 2026

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Laura P.
Center Point, AL | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Our family of 9 had an incredible trip to Costa Rica thanks to Elena and Adrian. They were both helpful and communicative both during planning and while on site. Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna was the perfect first stop and had everything we could have wanted - hot springs on site that we visited daily, excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and a secluded peaceful environment. The buffet breakfast was delicious each morning offering tons of options. All of our excursions for... Read more

Our family of 9 had an incredible trip to Costa Rica thanks to Elena and Adrian. They were both helpful and communicative both during planning and while on site. Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna was the perfect first stop and had everything we could have wanted - hot springs on site that we visited daily, excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and a secluded peaceful environment. The buffet breakfast was delicious each morning offering tons of options. All of our excursions for perfect for our group - volcano hike plus waterfall (doing both back to back same day was a little much for the adults though), water water rafting and ziplining at Sky Adventure (the most memorable)! We love this property. The only downfall was it was not walkable to most restaurants and since we didn't have a vehicle it required many taxi rides. The view at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio could not be matched, though the staff was not nearly as helpful here. We loved that it was walkable to tons of shops and restaurants though. The animals and wildlife in M.A. are spectacular, as was our guide for our nature hike in the national park. The catamaran we took was fun, though had a LOT of other people which was a bit of a bummer since we have done smaller boats in other places that felt more quaint. The bbq lunch on board was delicious though. We had the same driver the entire trip and I can't recommend Alex enough. He was always helpful and knowledgeable and offered great food recommendations. I hope we will be able to return to this beautiful country one day to explore other areas.

Local specialist: Elena Mora
Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Jun 01, 2026
Hola Laura, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure assisting your family with this special Costa Rica adventure. We are delighted to hear that you had such an incredible experience and that both Adrián and I were able to help make your trip smooth and enjoyable from the planning stages through your time in Costa Rica. We are especially happy to hear how much you enjoyed Arenal Springs Resort & Spa, the hot springs, the beautiful surroundings, and the... Read more

Hola Laura,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

It was truly a pleasure assisting your family with this special Costa Rica adventure. We are delighted to hear that you had such an incredible experience and that both Adrián and I were able to help make your trip smooth and enjoyable from the planning stages through your time in Costa Rica.

We are especially happy to hear how much you enjoyed Arenal Springs Resort & Spa, the hot springs, the beautiful surroundings, and the excursions. It is wonderful to know that the white-water rafting and zip-lining at Sky Adventures were among the highlights of your trip and created lasting memories for your family.

Thank you as well for sharing your honest feedback regarding the accommodations, transportation, and catamaran experience. Feedback like yours is extremely valuable and helps us continue improving the experiences we create for our travelers.

I will be sure to share your kind words with Alex. He is an outstanding driver and host, and I know he will be thrilled to hear how much his knowledge, professionalism, and recommendations contributed to your experience.

Costa Rica has so many beautiful regions still waiting to be explored, and we would be honored to help you discover them on a future visit. Whether it is Tortuguero, Monteverde, Corcovado, Drake Bay, or another hidden corner of our country, we would love to welcome your family back.

Thank you again for trusting Serendipity Adventures with your family vacation. It was a privilege to be part of your journey.

Pura Vida!

Elena Mora
Serendipity Adventures

8 day custom tour of Japan
Japan | May 16 - May 23, 2026

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Connie L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Bella was great. She organized a custom trip through Japan for our family. She was helpful at suggestions for what might work best. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. We had two wonderful local guides, Ms Cho and Mr Hideo. We also had two different drivers. Bella was great at keeping in contact through planning and during our trip. If you get the chance to work with her, you won’t be disappointed. Read more

Bella was great. She organized a custom trip through Japan for our family. She was helpful at suggestions for what might work best. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. We had two wonderful local guides, Ms Cho and Mr Hideo. We also had two different drivers. Bella was great at keeping in contact through planning and during our trip. If you get the chance to work with her, you won’t be disappointed.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Tokyo

Very nice hotel. Would recommend.

Hotel Granvia Osaka - JR Hotel Group
Osaka

Very nice rooms but pretty small. Location is great with train station essentially in your basement.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Multiple combo washer/dryer machines available for use.
Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei
Kyoto

Very nice authentic hotel with friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A little far away from main shopping/activity. But very quiet cute area.
Staff
Only on site limited hours so makes check in a little complicated. Also they have limited breakfast available so order in advance.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shiba Park Hotel
Tokyo

Beautiful hotel with coffee available 24 hours. That was really nice during our transition to the new time zone. Rooms are small but comfortable.

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Location
Staff
Very polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
We used the laundry service and it was prompt and easy. Only one washer dryer to do your own and it was always busy.
Local specialist: Bella Wu

Smooth operators!
Brazil | May 18 - May 27, 2026

Sigfredo
Sigfredo F.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026

Smooth operators!
Camille Terra did an excellent job coordinating everything possible, our guide in Rio, Sergio Weinman did an outstanding job. Highly recommended!

Local specialist: Camille Terra
Camille
Camille Terra
Local specialist in Brazil | Replied on Jun 01, 2026

Thank you so much, Sigfredo!

It was truly a pleasure helping you and Karen plan your Brazil adventure. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Sergio helped make your time in Rio so special.

We hope to welcome you back to Brazil someday for another unforgettable journey!

Warm regards,
Camille

Kimkim did a wonderful job of helping us to plan our first to Italy!
Italy | May 15 - May 28, 2026

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Lisa D.
Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Kimkim did a wonderful job of helping us to plan our first trip to Italy. From creating an exciting itinerary to booking tours, they really planned a great trip for us. I loved that you could ask questions and make suggestions for each of the things they planned, before you even book the trip. And then a few weeks before we started our trip, Leslie was so patient with our last minute questions...and I asked a lot of them! Once we left for Italy, their daily reminder of what was on our... Read more

Kimkim did a wonderful job of helping us to plan our first trip to Italy. From creating an exciting itinerary to booking tours, they really planned a great trip for us. I loved that you could ask questions and make suggestions for each of the things they planned, before you even book the trip. And then a few weeks before we started our trip, Leslie was so patient with our last minute questions...and I asked a lot of them!

Once we left for Italy, their daily reminder of what was on our itinerary for the next day was so helpful and comforting. During the trip, they responded very quickly to real time questions during the day.

The meeting places were exactly where they said they would be. Each tour was wonderful. The driver who picked us up at the airport waited so patiently for us. The Naples food tour was so delicious and the portions were large. The guide, Sara was awesome! The driver from Naples to Sorrento was wonderful (GianFranco?) and the Pompeii tour guide was so informative and really customized our tour to what we were interested in. She knew everything about Pompeii!! Loved her! (sorry, can't remember her name). The Jewish Ghetto tour was perfect. The guide (Sara?) was so knowledgeable about everything. We loved her and the tour. The pasta making experience was so much fun. The instructors/chefs were fun and patient. Everything was so well organized. And I can't believe how easy they made it feel/seem as we made pasta. So enjoyable!! The Colosseum Tour and Sistine Chapel Tour were both well organized and informative. We loved the tour guides. The Oreste/Contadina Farm experience was lovely. Oreste was fascinating. We learned about our host and how he maintains his farm. The food was outstanding and delicious and generous.

The hotels were awesome! They were so clean and the breakfasts were all so full and delicious. An interesting thing happened when we checked into our first hotel, we entered our hotel room and there was no electricity. We called down to the front desk and found out you had to put your room card into the slot to make the electricity turn on. Ha ha!! The first hotel in Rome was lovely and charming. The Naples hotel was quirky in how you had to get into the courtyard and the pay to use the elevator. But it was so centrally located we loved it. The Sorrento hotel had the most beautiful view on its rooftop that it brought tears to my eyes!!! The hotel in Travestere was centrally located and we loved it. The courtyard to relax in was beautiful. We even liked how to use our phone to get into the hotel and to our room. And at each hotel the people were so friendly and helpful!!

Thank you Kimkim for helping make our first trip to Italy so very wonderful and memorable!!!!

Local specialist: Leslie Tranchina

All of our guides were amazing. They were ma...
Israel | May 15 - May 26, 2026

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Sally K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
All of our guides were amazing. They were matched so well to us. Especially to my son, which was most important to me.
We never at any time felt unsafe, which was everyone's concern when we left home. I found all three countries wonderful and the most educational . I didn't realize at my age how little I knew. It was all explained in such a way that we could remember it. Also our guide from Israel sent us a list of all the sites we saw and related them to verses in the bible, which I...
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All of our guides were amazing. They were matched so well to us. Especially to my son, which was most important to me.
We never at any time felt unsafe, which was everyone's concern when we left home. I found all three countries wonderful and the most educational . I didn't realize at my age how little I knew. It was all explained in such a way that we could remember it. Also our guide from Israel sent us a list of all the sites we saw and related them to verses in the bible, which I feel was above and beyond excellence. However that doesn't take away the excellence of the other guides and also the drivers. Getting across the boarders was interesting but out our guides made it all seem okay. The Ciro airport was frightening, but George made it easy for us. I would highly recommend this Company to anyone who wants to travel to these Countries. Thank you again for making this "A Trip Of A Lifetime". Sally Kelts

Hotel Reviews
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh

Floating in the Dead Sea was amazing. Lunch was great. Sorry we couldn't have spent more time there but we just didn't have enough days.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Cairo

This place was beautiful. Sorry we didn't have much time there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the airport. So we could sleep in a little longer.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
SOHO MIDTOWN HOTEL
AMMAN
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff was wonderful in each site.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holy Land Hotel - Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Except for the comfort of the beds, this was a nice place to stay. Location was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
beds were uncomfortable.
Semiramis InterContinental Cairo
cairo

The location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Full service
Location
Over seeing the Nile.
Staff
Extremely friendly and provided immediate service.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Trip to Tiberias & Capernaum
Trip to Tiberias & Capernaum
Israel
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ein Karem
Ein Karem
Israel
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives and Mt Zion
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives and Mt Zion
Israel

Again, it was more than I expected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Old City Jerusalem
Old City Jerusalem
Israel

I have to admit, this was my main reason for coming to these Countries. It was everything I had ever hoped for and actually both my son and I choked up when we said goodby to our Guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Israel

I could only go where the carts went, but my son was able to complete it and was able to educate me on what he experienced.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Israel
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was excellent and really knowledgeable. Also entertaining.
Transport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Israel
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alexandria Visit From Cairo
Alexandria Visit From Cairo
Israel
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cairo  Boat Dinner on Nile
Cairo Boat Dinner on Nile
Cairo

We found the Nile River a bit dirty. But enjoyed the trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili
Explore Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili
Israel
Giza Pyramids Tour with Sakkara & Memphis
Giza Pyramids Tour with Sakkara & Memphis
Israel
Visit to Bethlehem
Visit to Bethlehem
Israel

This was more than I could have hoped for. Our Guide was exactly what I had hoped for.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cairo Airport - Cairo (Transfer)
Israel

Thank God for George.

Quality of Experience
We were so totally unprepared for what we experienced.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They felt like family
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Jun 01, 2026

Dear Sally

Very happy to hear from you, I am so happy to know that I participated in giving you a nice trip, You are now our ambassador to spread good word about Jordan and about our Services.

Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put in for me.

Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

My first big trip was unforgettable thanks to David.
Galapagos Islands | May 11 - May 24, 2026

Lori
Lori W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
I was not involved in the planning of the trip but felt that things could not have gone better. I am just beginning the travel portion of my life so I don’t have much to compare this trip to but I thoroughly enjoyed each and every hotel, meal and excursion we did. David set the standard for guides and it will be hard for any other guide to equal his efforts with our group. His communication and coordination of things with such a large group was fabulous. His love and knowledge of Ecuador... Read more

I was not involved in the planning of the trip but felt that things could not have gone better. I am just beginning the travel portion of my life so I don’t have much to compare this trip to but I thoroughly enjoyed each and every hotel, meal and excursion we did. David set the standard for guides and it will be hard for any other guide to equal his efforts with our group. His communication and coordination of things with such a large group was fabulous. His love and knowledge of Ecuador shone through in everything we did.

Hotel Review
Huasquila Amazon Lodge
Cotundo

Beautiful outdoor dining, seating and bar area. Staff was attentive to needs. Beds in the rooms were super comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Very rustic but comfortable.
Location
It’s in the Amazon Rain Forest!
Staff
Saul!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira

Our trip was very well planned. Ben was amazi...
Japan | May 17 - May 30, 2026

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Bob N.
Florence, KY | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Our trip was very well planned. Ben was amazing from the beginning of planning to the end of the trip. Any small hiccup was quickly fixed. We feel we left Japan was a great appreciation for the country and its people. I know there is more to see. Maybe one day, we will be back. This is my second trip with KimKim and will use them again next year. guides Guide’s Name: Ms Iris - very good. took great care of us. a little breakdown in communication. Guide’s Name:... Read more

Our trip was very well planned. Ben was amazing from the beginning of planning to the end of the trip. Any small hiccup was quickly fixed.

We feel we left Japan was a great appreciation for the country and its people. I know there is more to see. Maybe one day, we will be back.

This is my second trip with KimKim and will use them again next year.

guides

Guide’s Name: Ms Iris - very good. took great care of us. a little breakdown in communication.

Guide’s Name: Mr.Yukinori Hashimoto - great…really enjoyed our time together. Very patient… very empathetic to our needs

Guide’s Name: Mr.Ricky - ok…great guy. Some things were off. we would have loved to have dinner in Kyoto where all the action is. he was just going to leave us though.. I asked how do I get back to hotel… and didn’t get an answer. so we didn’t eat and followed him back to hotel on a long trek via public transportation.

I get japan now for their public transportation. but we seemed to have spent hours on it with him. when a taxi was available for a little more money.

Finally on our last day.. he seemed to hurry us off the island. we got done with kayaking…then he wanted to get through the temple. fine… but we were dehydrated, hungry, and had to go to bathroom. he lacked any kind of empathy for our needs. When we had to demand to eat.. we finally did. then he wanted to leave. I thought we were supposed to have private time. then we leave and get in tram for over an hour or o get back to hotel.

there were bright spots with him… but

Hotel Reviews
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Hiroshima

nice. not my favorite, but nice

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Thousand Kyoto
Kyoto

really nice place.. no view and felt we weren’t in the middle of kyoto where all the action was… but very convenient to train station

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
Kanazawa

nice for the night..

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

definitely out of our comfort zone. but really fun

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hakone Hotel Kowakien Tenyu
Hakone

favorite.. just a cool place

Authenticity & Character
had that japanese character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Tokyo

it was perfect

Authenticity & Character
easy… fun
Location
seemed in the middle of everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Miyajima Island One-Day Guided Tour (with Kayaking)
Miyajima Island One-Day Guided Tour (with Kayaking)
Japan

Great day… but rushed by our guide. there are things I would have loved to do.. but couldn’t. the guide literally walked us back to the ferry and then said.. is there anything else you want to do. he fell asleep on the 1.5 hour tram. maybe he was not feeling well

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Transport
Day Trip: Kyoto to Hiroshima with Cultural Sites & Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience(Private Guide, Public Transportation)
Day Trip: Kyoto to Hiroshima with Cultural Sites & Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience(Private Guide, Public Transportation)
Hiroshima

Good fun day

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Kyoto's Timeless Treasures: Fushimi Inari Shrine,Golden Pavilion,  Nishiki Market,Gion District  and Geisha-Kaiseki Elegance
Discover Kyoto's Timeless Treasures: Fushimi Inari Shrine,Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market,Gion District and Geisha-Kaiseki Elegance
Kyoto

all good… hated being on bus for so long during day loved the Geisha!! and the taxis at night!!

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Food
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 Hozugawa River Boat Ride and Arashiyama Exploration and  Japanese tea ceremony (Private Guide &Public Transportation)
Hozugawa River Boat Ride and Arashiyama Exploration and Japanese tea ceremony (Private Guide &Public Transportation)
Kyoto

boat ride was fun the rickshaw was really fun. climbed the mountains to see the monkeys was fun tea ceremony was great wish we could have gotten a good dinner… guide rushed us

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Rural Charm to Refined Craft: Shirakawago and Kanazawa Gold Leaf Experience (Private car, Guide)
Rural Charm to Refined Craft: Shirakawago and Kanazawa Gold Leaf Experience (Private car, Guide)
Japan

Fun day

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half-Day E-Bike Tour through Takayama’s Countryside and Mountain Villages(Private Guide)
Half-Day E-Bike Tour through Takayama’s Countryside and Mountain Villages(Private Guide)
Takayama

we went everywhere

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer from Tokyo to Hakone: Lake Ashi Cruise & Owakudani Experience
Private Transfer from Tokyo to Hakone: Lake Ashi Cruise & Owakudani Experience
Japan

rain out.. but guide and driver made the best of it

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo Sumo , Anime, Art and Culinary Adventure day tour (Guide, Public Transportation)
Tokyo Sumo , Anime, Art and Culinary Adventure day tour (Guide, Public Transportation)
Tokyo

Sumo was a blast. rest of day.. ok… again a little confusing on the plans

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo in Rhythm: Markets, Shrines & Taiko Beats(Private Guide, Public Transportation)
Tokyo in Rhythm: Markets, Shrines & Taiko Beats(Private Guide, Public Transportation)
Tokyo

the market was fun. I wish iris would have laid out exactly what we were going to do… it made it a little confusing. the drum thing was t worth it

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ben Tanaka

Lisa was great to work with. She listened to ...
The Netherlands | May 20 - May 25, 2026

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Barbara D.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Lisa was great to work with. She listened to what we wanted to do and made it happen. Read more

Lisa was great to work with. She listened to what we wanted to do and made it happen.

Hotel Reviews
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by water shuttle
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by water shuttle
The Netherlands

Enjoyed this trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

They do a good job explaining and showing what happened. Very moving.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

This museum is amazing. Truly something for everyone.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise
The Netherlands

Maxim was pleasant and fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Dutch countryside food & windmills tour
Amsterdam - Dutch countryside food & windmills tour
The Netherlands

Bianca was full of information and answered all of our questions. She made the day fun.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Lisa
Lisa van den Eerenbeemt
Local specialist in Nijmegen | Replied on Jun 01, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Barbara! Happy to hear you had a great trip. All the best, Lisa

Great trip with the best and most personable staff.
Italy | May 19 - May 28, 2026

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Allison V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Caterina and our main guide/check in person Christine were wonderful. If we had a concern or question, Christine immediately responded and solved the issue, if any. We were so impressed with how on time and great all of our guides or transport people were that were all set up by KimKim. Thanks for everything! Can’t wait to do a follow up trip! Read more

Caterina and our main guide/check in person Christine were wonderful. If we had a concern or question, Christine immediately responded and solved the issue, if any. We were so impressed with how on time and great all of our guides or transport people were that were all set up by KimKim. Thanks for everything! Can’t wait to do a follow up trip!

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel De La Ville
Sorrento

The staff were very nice and attentive. The location was perfect as it was right across from the lemon/limoncello factory. Beautiful ocean views and a very nice balcony with every room.

Authenticity & Character
The balcony and the view
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rome Times Hotel
Rome

Very good stay. The staff in the restaurant were especially great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Berchielli
Florence

Great location, staff were very good, and the breakfast was great.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo San Lorenzo
Venice

Great location and good staff. Breakfast was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance from everything but it still felt like a getaway.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere

Wouldn't change a thing!
Iceland | May 25 - May 30, 2026

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Karen S.
Canada | Reviewed on May 31, 2026
We had a great experience with KimKim and our recent trip to Iceland. Planning with Noga could not have been easier. She and her colleagues were responsive and helpful, before the trip and when we were in Iceland. Nothing was overlooked. We felt the cost of this trip was very reasonable and Noga and team really listened to the type of accommodations we wanted, the adventures we wanted, the foods we liked, etc. We traveled the last week of May - it was cold and we had 2 solid days of strong... Read more

We had a great experience with KimKim and our recent trip to Iceland. Planning with Noga could not have been easier. She and her colleagues were responsive and helpful, before the trip and when we were in Iceland. Nothing was overlooked. We felt the cost of this trip was very reasonable and Noga and team really listened to the type of accommodations we wanted, the adventures we wanted, the foods we liked, etc. We traveled the last week of May - it was cold and we had 2 solid days of strong wind, low temps, and sideways rain. It didn't ruin the trip by any means, but go prepared with lots of layers and - especially - waterproof outer layers. From what we heard when we were there, you're likely to need it. Highlights of our trip were the glacier hike and a private full day jeep tour that brought us into remote parts of the mountains not accessible by regular vehicles. If you can swing a private tour, do it. They can tailor the day around you and your likes/dislikes/athletic abilities. The island itself is hard to describe - otherworldly. Visit!

Hotel Review
Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels
Ásborgir

Hotel and restaurant/bar were great. Just be aware that the rooms are not configured like a traditional hotel. Registration and restaurant/bar are in the main building. Rooms are in separate outbuildings scattered around the property. The rooms were great. However, we had reserved one king room and one room with 2 twins for our kids. When we arrived we were told that king rooms are twin rooms are in different buildings. Not a big deal for us at all as our kids are old enough to stay in a different building than us... but if they were younger I would not have been ok with that. We were offered an "upgrade" so that we would both be in the same building but it was cost prohibitive. Just know where you're going to be before you go...

Authenticity & Character
Location
Town was a 20 minute drive. Was lovely to be off the beaten path but you can't walk around town or anything from the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and bathrooms were great, great bedding, great shower, etc.
Local specialist: Noga Heyman

Extraordinary travel planning and execution
Iceland | May 21 - May 30, 2026

Chris
Chris L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2026
Gumi met all of our wishes for an active, energizing travel around Iceland. His recommendations for activities, restaurants, and lodging were all spot on. Everything was timed out so there was no anxiety around where and when we needed to be somewhere. The cadence was perfect, mixing strenuous days with relaxing spa days. Gumi had us well prepared for what to bring and what to expect (don’t forget your rain suits!). He took care of unusual occurrences (a spa was closed due to an... Read more

Gumi met all of our wishes for an active, energizing travel around Iceland. His recommendations for activities, restaurants, and lodging were all spot on. Everything was timed out so there was no anxiety around where and when we needed to be somewhere. The cadence was perfect, mixing strenuous days with relaxing spa days. Gumi had us well prepared for what to bring and what to expect (don’t forget your rain suits!). He took care of unusual occurrences (a spa was closed due to an unexpected issue and we were quickly rebooked to another one). We could not have asked for a better planned and executed vacation.

Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jun 01, 2026

Thank you for the kind review Chris! It makes me happy knowing you had such a great time in Iceland and that you were happy with everything!
I do hope you'll return soon again. There's still a lot to explore :)
All the best
Gummi

Trip of a Lifetime
Iceland | May 25 - May 30, 2026

Allison
Allison J.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Othman was a wonderful help when planning our trip. He customized it to fit our needs and worked hard to fix things when our flight was delayed a day (storms in the US - no fault of anyone). We were still able to fit everything in and it was wonderful. Truly an experience of a lifetime and will use this service again! Read more

Othman was a wonderful help when planning our trip. He customized it to fit our needs and worked hard to fix things when our flight was delayed a day (storms in the US - no fault of anyone). We were still able to fit everything in and it was wonderful. Truly an experience of a lifetime and will use this service again!

Hotel Reviews
Old Charm Reykjavík Apartments
Reykjavík

Very loud by the street, but we had noise machines. Strong odor from shower (maybe that is normal).

Authenticity & Character
Very cute. Lots of space.
Location
Staff
Helped us find the house on thr phone.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vík Apartments
Vik I Myrdal

This was a great place!! Comfortable, quiet, heated bathroom floors, close to everything! It was perfect for our family of 5!

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Activity Reviews
Whale Watching Tour
Iceland

This just wasn't for us. We were incredibly seasick amd kids were miserable. It was incredibly cold, windy, and almost impossible to move from your spot due to rough seas. We didn't see any whales (which is fine - it's nature). There were dolphins, but not on our side of the boat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff are saints! Just wasn't our cup of tea.
Transport
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

My husband liked this, but my son and I didn't love it. It was cool, but I quickly got tired of it. I know that sounds crazy.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Iceland

This was neat. Kids and husband really loved it!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Horse riding in Vik
Iceland

This was super fun! Loved it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So sweet. Talked to us and shared stories. Lovely.
Transport
Local specialist: Othman A
Othman
Othman A
Local specialist in Montreal / Iceland | Replied on Jun 01, 2026

Thank you so much for your feedback, Allison.

I’m really glad everything worked out despite the flight delay, and that you were still able to enjoy the full experience as planned. It was a pleasure adapting the trip with you, and I’m especially happy to hear it became such a memorable time for your family.

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