Kimkim Trip Reviews

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The French Riviera
France | Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2026

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Nancy K.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
Due to a health issue, I was unable to travel through the French Riviera, which was a disappointment, to say the least. There was the added factor that I chose not to purchase trip insurance, so my two sons had the good fortune to enjoy the south of France in my place. While planning with Liz, I was clear that I did want to visit the tourist spots, and she was so helpful in accommodating my wishes. My questions or concerns always received an immediate response. My two sons raved about the... Read more

Due to a health issue, I was unable to travel through the French Riviera, which was a disappointment, to say the least. There was the added factor that I chose not to purchase trip insurance, so my two sons had the good fortune to enjoy the south of France in my place.

While planning with Liz, I was clear that I did want to visit the tourist spots, and she was so helpful in accommodating my wishes. My questions or concerns always received an immediate response. My two sons raved about the hotel, which was centrally located in Nice. Apparently, the pre-arranged tours that Liz had recommended were fabulous, but there was also time for self-exploration; the tour guides were warm and knowledgeable; transportation (including to/from the airport) was comfortable and easy (as it had been arranged for me--a woman of certain years with a very difficult knee), and the overall experience was magical.

I am sorry that I was unable to travel through the French Riviera, but there was a joy in seeing it through the eyes of my two sons. Kimkim did a fantastic job, and I would highly recommend Liz and Diliana.

Local specialist: Liz Chreist

Trip of a lifetime, truly
South Africa | Aug 24 - Oct 1, 2026

Marjorie
Marjorie P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
I cannot recommend Nokathula and Kimkim highly enough. I tried to plan a 6 week trip to South Africa to pick my son up after the conclusion of a two year mission for our church, and tour the country. It was impossible. It was a complicated itinerary to start with, and it only got worse as my son weighed in with what he wanted to see and do. After much fine tuning, and confirmation I realized that I had misread the trip plan and I had an extra week that was unscheduled. This was 100% on me.... Read more

I cannot recommend Nokathula and Kimkim highly enough. I tried to plan a 6 week trip to South Africa to pick my son up after the conclusion of a two year mission for our church, and tour the country. It was impossible. It was a complicated itinerary to start with, and it only got worse as my son weighed in with what he wanted to see and do. After much fine tuning, and confirmation I realized that I had misread the trip plan and I had an extra week that was unscheduled. This was 100% on me. Reservations had to be moved, tours and flights rebooked, the whole trip reworked, very close to my departure date. Somehow the itinerary I was very happy with, was significantly improved. The feedback and communication during the planning was exceptional. I gained a much better understanding of precisely how good it was when I was in country navigating the time difference at home.
Once my trip began, Nokuthula was in constant contact. The wonderful itinerary she planned , needed some adjustments because we fell in love with the Hyde Hotel in Johannesburg and wanted to finish our trip there. Seamlessly managed. When we missed a connecting flight to Durban, because I cannot navigate a 24 hour clock, vs a 12 hour clock, she had us rebooked on a later flight, our rental car switched and our guest house notified of our late arrival. Being able to have a wonderful hot meal after a terrible day was much appreciated.
Every place we were booked was special and interesting. Our two safaris were more than we had hoped for. Unembeza Lodge in Hoedspruit was such a surprise. Beautiful rooms in a community that has all sorts of animals roaming around. I prefer smaller, unique properties, and everywhere we stayed was charming, with exceptional service. Wilderness Manor Guest House was my sons favorite. Our room was beautiful, in a wonderful interesting house. Our hosts were so knowledgeable, and helpful. We would have missed out on an unforgettable hike without their encouragement. Breakfast was next level with extra homemade croissants for my son.
While in Hermanus, my son had a minor accident with the rental car. He misjudged the parking garage entrance and banged up the bumper. Nokuthula managed the whole thing, quickly and stress free. Something that could have been a considerable hassle, affecting the rest of our trip, was handled so we could continue on worry free.
Thanks to Nokuthula’s thoughtful planning, exceptional service while we were in country, my son and I had the trip of a lifetime. It was perfectly paced, with options and flexibility built in so we had the ability to move at our own pace within a structured itinerary. My goal when planning this trip was to show my son as much of South Africa’s wonderful and unique places as I could in the time we had. That goal was accomplished and a great deal more. We have been home a week, and with time to reflect on all we saw and experienced, this once in a lifetime trip continues to get better. Family and friends are amazed by all we saw and did. There is no way I could have planned a trip close to the one Nokuthula planned. Costs are an individual thing, but all I can say is, this trip was far and beyond what I expected. It was worth every penny. I would not hesitate to book another trip through Kimkim.

Local specialist: Nokuthula Khumalo

Magical Iceland
Iceland | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2026

Sharie
Sharie B.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
Just want to send a HUGE thank you out to our kimkim travel specialist for Iceland, Gudmundur Oli Palmason, aka “Gummi”, for the work he put into our 10 day trip to Iceland! Six of us circumnavigated the country and Gummi from kimkim made all of our arrangements according to our requests and interests, including booking us into WONDERFUL accommodations in remote areas so we would have the best chance of spotting the northern lights. We went whale-watching, spent time at 2 different geothermal... Read more

Just want to send a HUGE thank you out to our kimkim travel specialist for Iceland, Gudmundur Oli Palmason, aka “Gummi”, for the work he put into our 10 day trip to Iceland! Six of us circumnavigated the country and Gummi from kimkim made all of our arrangements according to our requests and interests, including booking us into WONDERFUL accommodations in remote areas so we would have the best chance of spotting the northern lights. We went whale-watching, spent time at 2 different geothermal lagoons, took a boat ride on the Iceberg Lagoon, saw seals and whales and reindeer and an arctic fox, along with so many amazing variations in topography and stunning views! We met and talked with people from around the world, and the Icelandic people are so warm and welcoming! This plan was truly the best of both worlds because we were traveling independently, but we were never alone because Gummi was always available to re-arrange activities when we experienced flight delays or rough weather or sea conditions. Our rental car, hotels, and purchased activities were all booked by kimkim, and Gummi provided detailed daily maps, a driving schedule, sightseeing opportunities, and a range of eating options for everywhere we stayed. The booking process was seamless and very efficient, and I would absolutely recommend traveling with kimkim for both experienced and novice travelers. And anyone lucky enough to work with Gummi in Iceland is in the hands of the very BEST! This experience was unforgettable!

Sharie & Kevin Bahr

Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason

A review our trip to S Korea: Thank you for f...
South Korea | Sep 21 - Oct 2, 2026

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james t.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
A review our trip to S Korea: Thank you for flawless arrangements, transportation and interesting activities. The hotels were excellent with each having special advantages. The Hotel BOTANIK was close to markets and we loved the roof top garden. The La Valse had great views and was close to the downtown. Whistle Lark had a pool that was good for lap swimming, but too cool for lounging. The Nine Tree had the Insadong market right out the door. The hotels were so nice I am glad we did not opt... Read more

A review our trip to S Korea: Thank you for flawless arrangements, transportation and interesting activities. The hotels were excellent with each having special advantages. The Hotel BOTANIK was close to markets and we loved the roof top garden. The La Valse had great views and was close to the downtown. Whistle Lark had a pool that was good for lap swimming, but too cool for lounging. The Nine Tree had the Insadong market right out the door. The hotels were so nice I am glad we did not opt for 5 star hotels. We enjoyed the K Cooking class and market tours in Seoul, Busan and Jeju. We missed the Gyeongbokgung Palace because it was closed on Tuesday. Climbing the Seongsan Ilchulbong crater in Jeju was great. The restaurant in Busan on the second floor of the fish market was over hyped. We enjoyed seeing the Gamcheon village in Busan and hearing its history. Great photos there. The Manjanggul lava tunnel was better than expected. But the DMZ third tunnel was arduous for Linda..
Our guides each presented unique Korean perspectives. Kory sincerely sought to impart a good impression to the visitor. Jade gave an honest and complete view of life as a young Korean. Sarah told us when we return next time we will be friends and not tourists - so sweet!

Local specialist: Jessica Wang

Croatia is a great destination .
Croatia | Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2026

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Nancy M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
We loved Rovinj, Plitvice lakes but really loved everything. Food tour in Zagreb was great, Boat ride to Hvar and swimming in Brac were great. Everything was great and the weather cooperated. Read more

We loved Rovinj, Plitvice lakes but really loved everything. Food tour in Zagreb was great, Boat ride to Hvar and swimming in Brac were great. Everything was great and the weather cooperated.

Hotel Reviews
The Melegran
Rovinj

This hotel was our only disappointment in a wonderful trip. When we checked in, we were shown to the annex in the back through a dark alley, we climbed the first set of stairs and then another steep set of stairs and arrived in a room that was only big enough for a bed. When we needed to walk down the stairs, there was no motion light or switch so the first part of our descent was in darkness. The staff was friendly, we loved Rovinj but our stay could have been a disaster.

Authenticity & Character
See above
Location
Location in one town is convenient
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

We only stayed here one night but it was a great hotel with nice amenities

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Riva Marina Hvar Hotel
Hvar

This hotel is in a fabulous location, has been remodeled, has helpful staff and is a great place to stay to see Hvar.

Authenticity & Character
Recently remodeled with spacious rooms
Location
Right on harbor
Staff
Helpful. Even stood in line with our luggage while we had breakfast before we the ferry.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Zagreb Leisure Day
Zagreb Leisure Day
Zagreb

We lived having free time in Zagreb to explore on our own.

Quality of Experience
Zagreb - walking food tour!
Zagreb - walking food tour!
Zagreb

The was a fantastic introduction to Croatia. Hides combined history and a great food experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Privately guided walking tour of Kotor
Privately guided walking tour of Kotor
Kotor

We had a wonderful guide and we joyed this walking tour.

Quality of Experience
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Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Split

We liked stopping at two islands, the chance to swim and see the beautiful scenery by boat

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Day Trip to Lovčen National Park & Cetinje
Day Trip to Lovčen National Park & Cetinje
Kotor

The drive up the mountain was spectacular.

Quality of Experience
Needed a guide in Cetinje. We didn’t know what to see in town besides monastery.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Someone who could have given us more insulin Cetinje.
Transport
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar,  Croatian Peka Lunch
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch
Croatia

This was a fun excursion - different from being in town. We walked down , which I would recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
The traditional peak lunch was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Privately guided tour of Pula
Privately guided tour of Pula
Croatia

This was an interesting stop and good to have a guide to show us highlights and recommendation lunch spot.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Free Day  in Rovinj
Free Day in Rovinj
Rovinj

Great. Loved having the day to explore.

Quality of Experience
Truffle hunting experience in Istria
Truffle hunting experience in Istria
Croatia

It was interesting and fun but hunting time was a bit short.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked to start hunt and walked so I can’t evaluate transport. There was an option to ride but we walked.
Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

We hired to KimKim to provide local travel expertise and didn't get it
Scotland | Sep 19 - Oct 1, 2026

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Quentin H.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
We hired to KimKim to provide local travel expertise. Our travel guide was not based out of Scotland and appeared that she wasn't all that familiar with touring Scotland. There was some very poor planning such as having us visit a distillery one day, drive and 1.5 hour to Inverness and then drive all the way back the next day to visit the distillery next door (owned by the same company) and then drive 1.5 hour back to Inverness again. A lot of Van time instead of touring time, we should have... Read more

We hired to KimKim to provide local travel expertise. Our travel guide was not based out of Scotland and appeared that she wasn't all that familiar with touring Scotland. There was some very poor planning such as having us visit a distillery one day, drive and 1.5 hour to Inverness and then drive all the way back the next day to visit the distillery next door (owned by the same company) and then drive 1.5 hour back to Inverness again. A lot of Van time instead of touring time, we should have been booked to stay in Speyside at least the first night. Rachel was also not timely in her responses to us through the planning process. She would often set her own deadline to get back to us and then totally miss that deadline by weeks and only communicated once we reached out again. We wanted to have a final trip review with everyone a few weeks before the trip, some of the group had time where they couldn't meet due to another out of country commitment. She didn't get back to us so several in the group couldn't meet and get questions and concerns answered. Rachel and Highpoint Holiday hired Kilted Piper tours to take us around. Kilted Piper is based in Scotland and could have done a much better job of planning everything. KimKim should have went to Kilted Piper directly instead of going through HighPoint who then found Kilted Piper. We paid an extra layer of overhead for no reason.

Local specialist: Rachel Long

Slovenia Highlights in September
Slovenia | Sep 12 - Sep 19, 2026

Karen
Karen B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026

Nikola was easy to work with and created a great itinerary for us to explore Slovenia, based on our interests and activity level preferences. We packed in a lot and, with the insight he provided, were sure to get in all the highlights with authentic experiences along the way. The details he provided helped us avoid frustration and mishaps on our self-guided tour too, which was especially nice. This allowed us to explore Slovenia fully and savor every moment of our vacation, Thank you Nikola and thank you Kimkim!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

China - What an absolutely amazing trip ! The whole t...
China | Sep 21 - Oct 1, 2026

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Jane F.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026
What an absolutely amazing trip ! The whole thing was pulled together within two weeks of departure date by Heidi who was phenomenal. We mapped out to Heidi what we were looking to achieve for our first trip to China and she absolutely nailed the brief perfectly. Each of our four guides are absolutely worthy of mention, Li, Coco, Ellen and Vivian, - thank you so much for your attention to detail and being the perfect hosts in each of the cities that we visited and going beyond. You really did... Read more

What an absolutely amazing trip ! The whole thing was pulled together within two weeks of departure date by Heidi who was phenomenal. We mapped out to Heidi what we were looking to achieve for our first trip to China and she absolutely nailed the brief perfectly. Each of our four guides are absolutely worthy of mention, Li, Coco, Ellen and Vivian, - thank you so much for your attention to detail and being the perfect hosts in each of the cities that we visited and going beyond. You really did make the trip so memorable for us all and so totally seamless. We wouldn’t have found time to do half the things that we achieved if it wasn’t for your local knowledge and familiarity with the landscapes, etc.
I have absolutely no hesitation or reservation in recommending Kimkim to anyone who is thinking of using them as a travel organiser and we will absolutely be using them again in the future for any further travel plans.

Local specialist: Heidi Jiang

Switzerland, endless beauty!
Switzerland | Aug 23 - Sep 3, 2026

Mary Ann
Mary Ann B.
Lafayette, IN, USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Mathilde from Kimkim put together an incredible itinerary for our scenic trip to Switzerland from the suggestions we made. Smooth plane to train transfers in Zurich to picturesque Lucern, ease in finding our hotels (beautiful accommodations), details getting to outstanding scenic hike in Stoos (with up close encounters with dairy cows collectively sounding their bells), unique cogwheel train ride to Mt Rigi, great restaurant recommendations, free time suggestions (that we followed),... Read more

Mathilde from Kimkim put together an incredible itinerary for our scenic trip to Switzerland from the suggestions we made. Smooth plane to train transfers in Zurich to picturesque Lucern, ease in finding our hotels (beautiful accommodations), details getting to outstanding scenic hike in Stoos (with up close encounters with dairy cows collectively sounding their bells), unique cogwheel train ride to Mt Rigi, great restaurant recommendations, free time suggestions (that we followed), Jungfraujoch experience, Lauterbrunnen, Trümmelbach Falls, Glacier Canyon, charming Grindelwald, enjoyable resort town of Zermatt and indescribable views of the Matterhorn. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we topped it off with the Glacier Express Panoramic train ride from Zermatt to St Moritz. Switzerland now ranks among the top most beautiful places we’ve ever been! Thank you, Mathilde and KimKim, for a trip of a lifetime! Pictures will never do it justice, but the memories will! The Swiss Rail Pass was a perfect way to navigate city to city. And the SBB Train schedule remarkably efficient. Switzerland! You are a hidden gem!

Activity Reviews
Gornergrat panoramic train (return day-ticket & Priority boarding)
Gornergrat panoramic train (return day-ticket & Priority boarding)
Switzerland
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Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains
Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains
Lucerne

This day as a self guided activity was so fun. Navigating the paddlewheel boat schedule, riding the cogwheel train, leisurely spending time at the top of Mt Rigi and listening to the self guided QR plaques, and finding a local pizza place in Vitznau built our travel confidence.

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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Round-trip Tickets)
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Round-trip Tickets)
Zermatt

The opportunity to go to the altitude right next to the Matterhorn made it feel like I could reach out and touch it! And the technology in the gondola and lift systems was superior!!!! The Swiss are so smart!!!!

Quality of Experience
Views exceeded our expectations!!!!
Transport
Local specialist: Mathilde D.

Kateryna is amazing to work with! She is resp...
France | Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2026

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Alan A.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Kateryna is amazing to work with! She is responsive, professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. This is my second trip with Kateryna making dreams become reality.
Thanks Kate, for everything!
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Kateryna is amazing to work with! She is responsive, professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. This is my second trip with Kateryna making dreams become reality.
Thanks Kate, for everything!

Hotel Reviews
Gardette Park Hotel
Paris
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Windsor Hotel
Nice
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Jas de Gordes
Gordes

It's definitely not Bacardi Rum (white) in the Bacardi bottle... Friendly staff. Breakfast great but other than that, very limited menu to choose from.

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Hotel Passy Eiffel
Paris
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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Paris
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Paris
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Moulin Rouge Evening Performance
Moulin Rouge Evening Performance
Paris
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Disneyland Paris: 2- Day , 2 Parks Entrance Tickets with Premier Access Pass
Disneyland Paris: 2- Day , 2 Parks Entrance Tickets with Premier Access Pass
France
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Transport
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 08, 2026

Alan, thank you so much - this absolutely made my day!

You know you and Amy are genuinely some of my favourite people to work with, and I’m so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me, now for a second trip. It means a lot to know that the planning helped turn the journey into such a special experience.

I’m already ready for round three whenever you are! At this point, I feel like we just need to decide which country gets lucky enough to have you next. 😊

Thank you again for such kind words, and for being such a pleasure to work with from start to finish.

With ❤️ from London,
Kate

Smooth, well-planned trip to France
France | Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2026

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Meher D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
The arrangements by Audrey were excellent. She was also very prompt with all communciations. All transfers and tours were well organized, except for a slight hiccup on the transfer from our Strasbourg hotel to the train station when the driver was a few min late due to a last-minute change by the company.
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and friendly.
Hotels: The reason for the 4-star rating for Audrey is the hotels. In general, we felt that the hotels did not merit the cost of...
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The arrangements by Audrey were excellent. She was also very prompt with all communciations. All transfers and tours were well organized, except for a slight hiccup on the transfer from our Strasbourg hotel to the train station when the driver was a few min late due to a last-minute change by the company.
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and friendly.
Hotels: The reason for the 4-star rating for Audrey is the hotels. In general, we felt that the hotels did not merit the cost of the trip. We had requested 4-star hotels but except for the Hotel de Seze in Bordeaux, we would consider the other three hotels 3-star, even if technically designated 4-stars. In 2 instances we had to carry luggage up the stairs either to reach the elevator or to reach the room from the elevator. In general, the rooms were somewhat cramped for 2 people. In Amboise, the room was very hot and the hotel was unable to provide fans, saying that they were all in use, and so we did not have one available for even one of the 3 nights we were there.
On the plus side, the staff at all hotels were friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffets were plentiful. All hotels were well located.
Overall, the trip was very enjoyable and stress free. We appreciated the smoothness of the experience

Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Oct 08, 2026
Dear Meher, Thank you for your feedback. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that everything went smoothly.
Thank you for your kind words about my work. It was a pleasure to organise this trip for you.
About the hotels in France, many charming 4-star hotels are in historic buildings, so rooms can be small and access is not always easy. I should have explained this better before your trip.
I'm sorry the room in Amboise was so warm. I really regret not knowing about it during... Read more

Dear Meher,

Thank you for your feedback. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip and that everything went smoothly.
Thank you for your kind words about my work. It was a pleasure to organise this trip for you.
About the hotels in France, many charming 4-star hotels are in historic buildings, so rooms can be small and access is not always easy. I should have explained this better before your trip.

I'm sorry the room in Amboise was so warm. I really regret not knowing about it during your stay, because I could have called the hotel and insisted on finding a solution for you.

Thank you again for traveling with us. I hope to welcome you back in France very soon!

Warm regards,
Audrey

Mother Daughter Trip
Botswana | Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2026

Catherine
Catherine N.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Anna Marie thank you so much for the advice and suggestions you gave us. There were so many highlights and experiences we enjoyed. Each location was lovely, knowledgeable guides and activities. We brought home amazing and very special memories we will always share. Many thanks! Read more

Anna Marie thank you so much for the advice and suggestions you gave us. There were so many highlights and experiences we enjoyed. Each location was lovely, knowledgeable guides and activities. We brought home amazing and very special memories we will always share. Many thanks!

Hotel Reviews
Machaba Safaris
Maun
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sea Star Rocks
Cape Town
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on Oct 08, 2026

Dear Catherine

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! ❤️ It was such a pleasure helping you and Linda plan your special mother-daughter trip, and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the different locations, guides and experiences along the way.

Knowing that you came home with such wonderful memories that you’ll always share together means so much to us. Thank you for trusting me to be part of such a special trip! 🥰

Warm greetings
Anna-marié

Warmest greetings,
Anna-marié

A well planned trip arranged with flawless execution
Germany | Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2026

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K. W.
Towson, MD, USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Working with Lucie and KimKim resulted in a trip that was the best experience imagineable for my daughter and I. I explained what I was looking for in a vacation in Germany and what I wanted was not a simple off-the-shelf tour. My vacation involved a combination of an initial trip to Munich followed by a tour of the Bavarian countryside and southwestern Germany that my daughter and I will never forget. Our experience kicked off with a tour of Nymphenburg Palace and and the Old Central city... Read more

Working with Lucie and KimKim resulted in a trip that was the best experience imagineable for my daughter and I. I explained what I was looking for in a vacation in Germany and what I wanted was not a simple off-the-shelf tour. My vacation involved a combination of an initial trip to Munich followed by a tour of the Bavarian countryside and southwestern Germany that my daughter and I will never forget. Our experience kicked off with a tour of Nymphenburg Palace and and the Old Central city center of Munich. This was followed the next day by a tour of the historic Dachau Concentration Camp that is not to be missed. The last day included a guided tour of Oktoberfest with a genuine tent experience including ready-made friends together with food and drink. PROST! The guides for Oktoberfest and Dachau were arranged by KimKim with a knowledgeable family-owned tour company that was perfectly situated close to our hotel. They were wonderful. After Munich we were off on a cross country tour via rental car arranged by Lucie of various castles, palaces and historic sites across Bavaria and the foothills of the German Alps. Along the way, tours of various castles and palaces were arranged including Linderhof Palace, Neuschwanstein Castle, Lichtenstein Castle and the hilltop castle Hohenzollern were arranged. We even managed to throw in a tour of Hohenschwangau Castle that was not in our itinerary but the ample time provided in our schedule allowed. All of these planned excursions were situated close to charming towns like Fussen and Tubingen where wonderful hotels were booked by KimKim along the way. After a full but unrushed tour shedule each day, Lucie provided recommendations for great restaurants and shopping locations near our hotel to unwind and have a relaxing tasty meal. Where possible details such as tickets were arranged by Lucie and KimKim in advance, and where this was not possible, they provided detailed instructions on how to secure entry to everything we wanted to see. The German part of our trip ended with a drive through the Black Forest for a short stay at the spa town of BadenBaden and then down the length of the lovely hills of the Black Forest to the scenic Triberg Falls. There I couldn't resist purchasing a cuckoo clock at one of the many local shops that still make and sell these mechanical marvels. Finally, we were off by train with tickets arranged by Lucie and KimKim to Zurich for the final leg of our journey. After a short train ride, we were off for a tour of the city followed the next day by a trip for a tour of a beautiful small vineyard and wine tasting at Rapperswil on Lake Zurich and reservations for a delicious lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lake. I cannot truly say enough about how Lucie and KimKim made this once in a lifetime trip for me and my daughter an everlasting memory that we will always cherish. I highly recommend using KimKiim to take care of the details of any dream vacation that you wish to arrange.

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Helmhaus
Zürich
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Batschari Hotel Baden - Baden
Baden Baden
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Krone ****S
Tübingen, Germany
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Sonne Füssen
Fussen

Absolutely beautiful nestled below a castle

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maritim Hotel Munich
Munich

Terrific Brunch!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Tübingen!
Welcome to Tübingen!
Tubingen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Munich
Welcome to Munich
Munich
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transportation via a friendly driver in a wonderful Mercedes limousine
Estate Wine Tasting in Rapperswil
Estate Wine Tasting in Rapperswil
Zürich
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The tour guide was fantastic. A unique experience
Transport
Höhenzollern Castle  (Timed Entrance tickets)
Höhenzollern Castle (Timed Entrance tickets)
Germany

This was a wonderful surprise. I actually enjoyed it the most of all the wonderful castles and palaces I visited and they let you take pictures inside!

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Munich
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Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party
Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party
Munich
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Transport
Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis
Lucie
Lucie Dupuis
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Oct 08, 2026

Dear Kevin,

oh waouh ! Thank you a lot for your nice words, this touches me a lot.

I really put all my heart in crafting each trip and reading that this is a trip you'll never forget, is such a gift for me !

Thank you for the detailed review!

I was glad to create this wonderful trip for you!
I wish you all the best!
Lucie

A very demanding traveler
Brazil | Sep 21 - Oct 6, 2026

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Ray S.
Salt Lake City, UT USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026

As an experienced and very demanding travelers we had high expectations of hotels and activities on this trip.
Our travel specialist Maria Jose Jaramillo set the trip up as we asked and then helped us to tweak on the fly to make our experience even better.
She was friendly and constantly available for any of our concerns and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Ray

Local specialist: Maria Jose Jaramillo
Maria Jose
Maria Jose Jaramillo
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Oct 07, 2026

Hello Ray,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review. It was a real pleasure to plan your trip and, especially, to help make adjustments along the way to ensure everything was as you expected.

I really appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. I’m very happy to know that you had a great experience, and I hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Majo

Country of contrasts
Egypt | Sep 12 - Sep 30, 2026

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Iwona S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
It was an amazing trip. We saw not only historical sites but also countryside, desert, Beduin house, carpet factory/workshop, Nubian village on the Elephantine island, oldest Coptic monastery.
But it was so sad to see so much garbage on every corner and children playing there.
Aswan was the cleanest of all the cities we saw.
We especially liked Bahaa, who was an amazing storytellers. Other guides gave us lots of information but sometimes it was hard to see the forest behind the trees but...
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It was an amazing trip. We saw not only historical sites but also countryside, desert, Beduin house, carpet factory/workshop, Nubian village on the Elephantine island, oldest Coptic monastery.
But it was so sad to see so much garbage on every corner and children playing there.
Aswan was the cleanest of all the cities we saw.
We especially liked Bahaa, who was an amazing storytellers. Other guides gave us lots of information but sometimes it was hard to see the forest behind the trees but all of them were very knowledgeable, with obvious passion for the history of their country. We were very impressed by our guides' abilities to read hieroglyphs.

Hotel Reviews
Steigenberger Omar Khayyam
Cairo
Authenticity & Character
Very nice hotel but just like any other high class hotel. Hard to talk about it's authenticity or character. It blends with other hotels of this category.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dahabiya Akhnaton
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Temple Hotel Luxor
Luxor
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Concorde El Salam
cairo

Quiet, clean, nice food selections.

Authenticity & Character
There was nothing "authentic" about it. Looked like any other western hotel.
Location
Staff
Very kind , helpful; some porters very a little bit too pushy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Over Day Fayoum & Wadi Al Hitan
Over Day Fayoum & Wadi Al Hitan
Egypt

The waterfalls look so much bigger than in reality

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara and Dahshour
Day Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara and Dahshour
Cairo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cairo/ White Desert
Cairo/ White Desert
White Desert

Probably one of the most memorable part of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
The whole desert experience was wonderful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our Beduin driver was not only an amazing driver but also the cook.
Transport
Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Cairo

This museum needs more than 2 hours! There's so much to see there! Two hours allow you just to glance at the exhibits rather than absorb the enormity of history presented there.

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Transport
Local specialist: Amr Abdel Moneim

Cousins bucket list
Greece | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2026

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Angela S.
Eugene, OR, USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
The trip was well planned, busy and fun!! I can't speak for the others but having all transfers, hotels, tours and meals all planned out was amazing. I enjoyed the personal touches we received as a stand alone tour or small group. To me that makes a tremendous difference. The Doupiani House in Kastraki as well as Porto Del Colombo Traditional Hotel in Chania were my favorite!! The other accommodations were nice as well, I just happened to really enjoy the traditional aspects of the two... Read more

The trip was well planned, busy and fun!! I can't speak for the others but having all transfers, hotels, tours and meals all planned out was amazing. I enjoyed the personal touches we received as a stand alone tour or small group. To me that makes a tremendous difference. The Doupiani House in Kastraki as well as Porto Del Colombo Traditional Hotel in Chania were my favorite!! The other accommodations were nice as well, I just happened to really enjoy the traditional aspects of the two mentioned above. The continental breakfasts in all locations, YUMMY, YUMMY and YUMMY!! Another highlight for me was the hike on day two which was operated by tour Meteora. Our guide was absolutely hilarious, unfortunately I have forgotten his name. Very knowledgeable and really enjoys sharing his love of the area!!

The KIM KIM team does an awesome job making sure all details are taken care of!
Also, are available if you have any questions at all on your vacation.
I wouldn't hesitate to use Kim Kim again in the future.
Thank you for an amazing journey to GREECE!!

Hotel Reviews
Porto Del Colombo Traditional Boutique Hotel
Chania

One of my favorite places on our journey!!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the traditional style of this hotel
Location
Right in the middle of everything
Staff
Very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was wonderful
DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

More of a modern hotel but worked well for us

Authenticity & Character
Modern
Location
close to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites
Fira

Lots of stairs but has amazing views

Authenticity & Character
Very much the style you would expect for Santorini
Location
The views are breath taking
Staff
Very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was like being in a little hobbit house! Very quaint and clean!
Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

Location close to beach which is what we wanted. Outside of Naxos and quiet!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
very kind and the breakfast buffet was amazing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Doupiani House
Meteora

Beautiful area!!

Authenticity & Character
Well cared for property
Location
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfy
Athens Cypria Hotel
Athens
Location
location is very central
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel over all very nice. Carpets in some areas going to rooms need some TLC
Local specialist: Siena Mueller

This tour met all my expectations. It rates a...5 star
Argentina | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2026

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Stedson C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
This tour met all my expectations. It rates a 5 star, my agent Solana also gets a 5 star, She was helpful and informative in every aspect of the tour. Buenos Aires was the number 1 highlight of the tour. The Dinner Tango Show, The City Tour,The Sherpa Food Tour and the Ombu de Areco Ranch with the asado and dancers,were very good. Number 2 on the tour for me was The Puerto Iguazu Falls. This was much more impressive than Niagara Falls. I loved The location of La Reserva Virgin Lodge which... Read more

This tour met all my expectations. It rates a 5 star, my agent Solana also gets a 5 star, She was helpful and informative in every aspect of the tour. Buenos Aires was the number 1 highlight of the tour. The Dinner Tango Show, The City Tour,The Sherpa Food Tour and the Ombu de Areco Ranch with the asado and dancers,were very good. Number 2 on the tour for me was The Puerto Iguazu Falls. This was much more impressive than Niagara Falls. I loved The location of La Reserva Virgin Lodge which is in the heart of the forest, that was very nice. Number 3 on the tour was Salta. Driving 2.5 miles up the mountain to the Salinas Grandes salt flats was interesting but not very exciting. Number 4 on the tour was the Cafayate Excursion a drive in the country side looking at prehistoric rock formations and then going to a winery for some wine tasting. It's unfortunate that I do not remember the names of the guides but if this is any consolation, they were all excellent!

Local specialist: Solana Carrera
Solana
Solana Carrera
Local specialist in Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Argentina | Replied on Oct 07, 2026

Thank you so much Stedson, for your wonderful review and for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Argentina.

I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed Buenos Aires, Iguazú, Salta, and Cafayate, and that you had such a great experience with all the guides along the way.

I wish you all the best, and I hope to welcome you back to Argentina soon!

Absolutely flawless trip; from planning to execution
Argentina | Sep 28 - Oct 6, 2026

Jordan
Jordan K.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Paulo with mcdermotts argentina was wonderful! Not only did he tailor our trip to our interests and budget, but his recommendations outside of the box were the most memorable moments. From horseback riding and eating authentic rural Argentinian cuisine on an estancia, to private tango shows, to active hikes/bike ride through wineries, the trip had it all. It was affordable, seamless, executed perfectly with the right amount of touch and variety. I couldn’t think of a better group to work with... Read more

Paulo with mcdermotts argentina was wonderful! Not only did he tailor our trip to our interests and budget, but his recommendations outside of the box were the most memorable moments. From horseback riding and eating authentic rural Argentinian cuisine on an estancia, to private tango shows, to active hikes/bike ride through wineries, the trip had it all. It was affordable, seamless, executed perfectly with the right amount of touch and variety. I couldn’t think of a better group to work with if you’re considering an Argentinian adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Ismael
Santiago
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Club Tapiz
Maipú - Mendoza
Authenticity & Character
Location
Oh
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Palo Santo Hotel
Buenos Aires
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Paulo Salvador Jimenez Veron

Exactly the trip I wanted.
Peru | Sep 4 - Sep 24, 2026

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Amy S.
Spring Valley, NV | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Exactly the trip I wanted. I appreciated getting to know the country in a variety of ways, particularly in terms of the history, culture and nature. I also really enjoyed getting off the beaten path for several days of more aggressive hiking, and away from the crowds. I had great guides all around - Guido, Hugo + Team, Juan Carlos and Dennys. Many thanks to Jimena for creating a great itinerary. Read more

Exactly the trip I wanted. I appreciated getting to know the country in a variety of ways, particularly in terms of the history, culture and nature. I also really enjoyed getting off the beaten path for several days of more aggressive hiking, and away from the crowds. I had great guides all around - Guido, Hugo + Team, Juan Carlos and Dennys. Many thanks to Jimena for creating a great itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

Great location, beautiful hotel. A little loud. Great staff.

Location
Staff
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

Beautiful and relaxing. An extra special place

Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Activities-a-la-carte at  Tambopata Research Center
Activities-a-la-carte at Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata

Beautiful lodges. Very interesting set of activities and opportunities to engage with the research.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Choquequirao Trek 1/6
Choquequirao Trek 1/6
Peru

A challenging hike, and totally worth it. Great to get away and get in to Choquequirao.

Quality of Experience
Food
Amazing food in very remote locations.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing team. Hugo, Martin, Fortunato, Juan Carlos y Jose
Transport
Moray circular terraces and soft hike to Maras salt mines
Moray circular terraces and soft hike to Maras salt mines
Peru
 Sacsayhuaman, Temple of the Moon and Koricancha
Sacsayhuaman, Temple of the Moon and Koricancha
Cusco

A great base of knowledge for the entire trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jimena Salazar

All the guides were great. Leny was fantasti...
Japan | Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2026

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david b.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
All the guides were great. Leny was fantastic putting the trip together. She had to make changes on the fly because of a typhoon which changed our itinerary overnight. I would strongly recommend her. Read more

All the guides were great. Leny was fantastic putting the trip together. She had to make changes on the fly because of a typhoon which changed our itinerary overnight. I would strongly recommend her.

Hotel Review
Marufukuro

We never stayed there because of a typhoon

Authenticity & Character
N
Location
Never made it there
Staff
N
Cleanliness & Comfort
N
Activity Reviews
Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour
Kyoto Evening Gion Food Tour
Kyoto

We did not do the evening tour because of a typhoon which affected our time in Kyoto She was great interesting with different food

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We was poorly informed about our initial meeting place
Tokyo After Dark: Golden Gai Night Walk (2 Hours)
Tokyo After Dark: Golden Gai Night Walk (2 Hours)
Tokyo

He was great Went to bars and had a drink. Bars are very small. Area was weird with lots of young women outside trying to talk to men. Very safe

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening
Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening
Tokyo

She was great. Lots of food and interesting food. Enjoyed your company and was knowledgeable Would strongly recommend her and the tour. Lots of walking Need to be in reasonable shape

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
She was great. Interesting culture
Transport
Transfer from Port of Osaka to Kyoto City Center
Transfer from Port of Osaka to Kyoto City Center
Japan

The driver spoke no English and told us to the front of the department store and the guide was at the back of the store which took 1 hr to meet the guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome (Yokoso) to Tokyo!
Welcome (Yokoso) to Tokyo!
Japan

He was fantastic. Fun. Friendly and easy to talk to. Lots of walking Helpful when we were looking for a map. Went to dinner with him to a local restaurant which was great

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Transport
Forge Your Own Piece of Japanese Craftsmanship: Traditional Knife-Making Workshop in Kyoto
Forge Your Own Piece of Japanese Craftsmanship: Traditional Knife-Making Workshop in Kyoto
Kyoto

Great guys who were helpful. Hard work. 3 hours it took to make the knifes There were two different places to make the knives. One is for a private lesson and the other is for a group. I would strongly recommend the private lesson. It’s not easy because you pound the steel until the metal is thin

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
He was great because we went to the wrong place initially but everything worked out fine
Kintsugi Experience in Tokyo: The Art of Golden Joinery
Kintsugi Experience in Tokyo: The Art of Golden Joinery
Tokyo

Very tedious and difficult It’s not something that you could do on your own It was a very interesting experience which is unique to japan

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We went by taxi. Difficult to get in because the elevator does go down to the basement until the time of the experience
Tokyo Artisan Traditions & Old-Town Discovery with Edo Kiriko Experience with English-speaking guide and Vehicle
Tokyo Artisan Traditions & Old-Town Discovery with Edo Kiriko Experience with English-speaking guide and Vehicle
Tokyo

The etching of glass was interesting and not as difficult as I thought it would be The instructor was great. I would recommend it

Quality of Experience
Great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Leny Vergara
Leny
Leny Vergara
Local specialist in Tokyo, Japan | Replied on Oct 08, 2026
Hi David and Susan, Welcome home! I hope you're both well-rested and settling back in comfortably. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip overall, especially your time in Tokyo. While I’m sorry the typhoon delayed your cruise arrival and caused you to miss your hotel stay, I’m glad my team and I were able to find a solution. Regarding the transfer from the Port of Osaka, it would have been helpful if we had been notified through... Read more

Hi David and Susan,

Welcome home! I hope you're both well-rested and settling back in comfortably.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip overall, especially your time in Tokyo. While I’m sorry the typhoon delayed your cruise arrival and caused you to miss your hotel stay, I’m glad my team and I were able to find a solution.

Regarding the transfer from the Port of Osaka, it would have been helpful if we had been notified through our support space at the time, as we could have assisted in locating your driver more quickly. Nonetheless, I will share your feedback with our local partner so they can continue improving the experience for future travelers.

I’m also glad our partner was able to accommodate the last-minute changes after your overnight stay in Kyoto was no longer possible. I understand the meeting point for the replacement Kyoto market food tour was a bit confusing, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Despite the short notice, our partner did their best to adjust the arrangements so you could still enjoy your time in Kyoto, and I’m happy everything worked out well in the end.

While I’m sorry you missed the wagashi-making experience as you only have a day in Kyoto, I’m delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the knife-making experience and the food tour in Kyoto. I’m also pleased we were able to adjust the arrangements to ensure you could still make the most of your visit.

It was a pleasure helping you plan this trip, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of your journey. Thank you!

Wishing you both many wonderful memories from this adventure, and I hope I’ll have the opportunity to help plan another trip for you in the future.

Best regards,
Leny

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