Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our family of 5 had an unforgettable trip to Peru! Anne was very helpful and informative in the planning and booking stages of our trip. She was available during our trip as well to answer any questions or to help things run smoothly.
We had a great time at the Explorer's Inn. The accommodations were very nice and the staff was all very helpful and happy to share their beautiful home with us. Raul was a terrific guide. We really enjoyed our rainforest walks, visiting the tower, night walks, the clay lick and seeing Giant River Otters at the lake.
We were next in the Sacred Valley where we met Edwar and Guido. They took great care of us exploring the Sacred Valley and Macchu Picchu. Guido was a great driver both in the busy towns and on the winding roads of the valley. Edwar has an amazing amount of knowledge that he openly shared with us. The pace of our days was perfect. It was nice to have such an awesome guide to help navigate the train and 1 day hike on the Inca trail. We also went on a beautiful hike in the Colca Valley and saw Andean Condors. Edwar was the perfect guide both on the nature aspects and historical aspects of our trip.
He has a great energy and was a lot of fun to explore with. Edward and Guido make a great team.
Thank you to all the members of Peruvian Soul and the KimKim team!

Fantastic trip! All the drivers were professional and on time, if not early. Hotels were great. Our favorite was Poco a Poco in Monteverde. Communication throughout the trip was easy via the app.
I didn’t have to lift a finger in planning. Will definitely use KikKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

Monteverde

6 stars if I could. Beautiful grounds, fantastic food on site(breakfast buffet and restaurant), walkable to restaurants and a couple shops, friendly staff. Everything was above and beyond. Amazing views everywhere. Covered hot tub and pool so can be enjoyed when raining. Free marshmallows for the fire pit. Fun disco bathroom. I could go on and on. Whole family loved this place.

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Hotel Costa Verde

Manuel Antonio

AC in rooms only works with a key that is welded to the room key so it can only be used while you’re in the room and it takes a good hour to cool down when you get back to the room - and that’s with all the fans on. I’m all for conserving energy but even keeping the room at 85° while we were out would have been wonderful to keep the humidity down and allow clothes/swimsuits to dry. The bathroom is never air conditioned. Imagine having an upset stomach in a humid 90° bathroom. Balcony and views were fantastic though and monkeys were everywhere which was fun. Food on the premises was just OK and expensive. Need to call a shuttle to get anywhere on the property or walk up hill on dangerous roads a distance. Staff was friendly and room was clean .

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

La Fortuna

Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean rooms, fun hot springs pools, waterslide fun for kids. Ambiance was beautiful. Wish we could walk to other restaurants and shopping but that has nothing to do with the hotel, it’s common for the area I think. Uber was easy to use .

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Activity Reviews

Whitewater Rafting on Naranjo River (Class III & IV)

Costa Rica

Guide was amazing-he gauged the kind of experience we wanted and tailored the trip to that. For instance, we were more adventurous than the other raft that went with us so our guide made sure to get us fully in the rapids where the other guide was a little more subdued. Guide was very safe and knew the river well. No one fell out unless we wanted to. It was the perfect amount of heart-racing fun. Great pics to buy at the end for $40USD so no need for a waterproof camera. Lunch was typical Costa Rican fare at the end.

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Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike

Manuel Antonio

Guide brought a Swarovski spotting scope and took pictures through it and shared them with us. It allowed us to really see animals close up. It was crowded compared to other “hikes” we did on the trip.

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TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure

Monteverde

Expected the zip lining to be cool but didn’t expect the beautiful nature walk through the hanging bridges. Guide was so sweet and knowledgeable and truly loved this land. Our family of 4 (2 adult kids)had a fantastic time.

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Cloud Forest Hike in Juan Castro Blanco National Park

Arenal/La Fortuna

Absolutely beautiful hike with 2 waterfalls and lush scenery. Guide was great and took pictures to share with us afterward. Overall our family of 4 (2 adult kids) had a great time and consider it our favorite hike of our trip. Lunch was great as well.

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Io helped us plan a fantastic trip to Peru. We requested several iterations of the proposed itinerary across messages and a video call, which Io happily took on board. She also incorporated enabling our group of 4 to do two different activities on one day and then reunite to visit Machu Picchu. Once the trip was booked and paid for, Io was still very helpful with all the various questions we had about details of our itinerary.
As for the actual trip, it was great and all went very smoothly, we had great guides and drivers and stayed in some extremely nice hotels. The only activity I felt less comfortable about was dressing in traditional local clothes to walk around the lagoon when we visited the Urpis de Antaquillka community in Chinchero. The people were charming, but I just wasn’t sure about the dressing up element of this activity.

Hotel Reviews

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Puerto Maldonado

This place was great - it’s an eco lodge in the jungle and they have done a great job laying on the activities and meals and providing airy accommodation. They do need to make sure the torches they provide work better than the ones we had, which were not good enough for the night walk we went on. We changed to our phone torches instead, and even those aren’t that strong.

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All the rooms and restaurants have net walls to keep them airy and free of mosquitoes. There were also mosquito nets over the beds which were lowered while we were out for the evening activities. I liked the addition of the kerosene lantern in the toilet each night so you could find your way to it in the dark, once the electricity went off for the night

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The staff made a huge effort to ensure we were looked after and knew what activities were planned

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We appreciated touches like the kerosene lamp mentioned above, and the flip flops - provided while we were at dinner on the first night, after I asked about them.

Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco

Cusco

This is another well located hotel in the heart of Cusco, with a lovely courtyard. Strangely you had to walk through the restaurant to reach the rooms, which made the restaurant feel a bit like a corridor. The rooms were spacious, but did not feel quite as lovely as the ones we’d already had at the hotels in Colca and the Sacred Valley. It’s inevitable when you stay in a number of hotels during a trip that some feel a bit more special than others. This place was good, but we’d already been spoiled by the hotels just before!

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Sonesta Posada del Inca

Urubamba

This place was stunning! We could have easily stayed here longer, everything about it was lovely. The rooms were very comfortable, the gardens were beautiful, the location and surrounding scenery was great. The bar and restaurants were also very good - we had one of the best pisco sours of the trip here!

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La Hostería Boutique Hotel

Arequipa

This hotel is in a great central location and is quite charming. Our room had a bath sunk in the floor in the room, which actually seemed a bit of a hazard, especially if you get up to use the toilet in the middle of the night. The other element of this hotel which slightly disappointed us was the way the breakfast buffet was laid out in the courtyard - it was very cold first thing in the morning so everything was freezing to touch, particularly the plates, so all food ended up very cold

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Lovely buildings and courtyard

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Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

We were only here for one night to visit Machu Picchu, but it was an extremely nice hotel and we had amazing views from the window over the river

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Very helpful staff

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

Beautiful hotel with a tranquil spa. We also enjoyed the scenic grounds and seeing the humming birds, parakeets and alpacas in the gardens. The element that could be improved is the restaurant used for evening meals as it felt rather large and lacking in character and atmosphere

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Colca Lodge

Yanque

Fabulous hotel in amazing location. We thoroughly enjoyed using the thermal baths

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Beautiful setting in the Colca valley

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All very friendly and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 2/2: Machu Picchu +Private Guide+Bus RT+Upgrate Oservatory Train

Peru

Seeing Machu Picchu was incredible. We were blessed with a beautiful clear day with blue skies and sunshine and it all looked amazing. Our guide was brilliant, he told us so much and he was great at taking photos and videos of us!

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Private 02-Days Colca Canyon Tour 1/2

Peru

This was a fantastic trip. Mariel was our guide again and she was great, as was Fernando our driver

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Our car had an issue on the way and we had to wait an hour at a roadside shop for a replacement. These things happen and it can’t be helped, but the delay slightly changed the plans for the day. However Mariel managed it all well

Private Arequipa City tour

Arequipa

Mariel was a great guide, and we really enjoyed this city tour

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Effortless Switzerland

Overall the trip was exceedingly well planned and the hotel accommodations and in-country travel were excellent. The van drivers were all very helpful, punctual and patient, even when we were delayed getting into the country upon arrival. We loved our hotels and they were ideally located with great services. The tours that were booked provided the right level of engagement and relaxation. I would also like to call out Grizzy the guide who accompanied us on our hiking trip to Lauterbrunnen. She was an exceptional guide in that we had two very different goals. Part of our group wanted a very easy stroll why my sons wanted to do more strenuous hiking. She was able to satisfy both our needs with ease. She was very knowledgeable but not overbearing and provided information far beyond what we needed for the day. She's a treasure!

The other pleasant surprise was the "Fondue in a Backpack". I had moderate expectations for this and thought the whole idea to be a bit trite. However, it turned out to be one of the memorable events as we had very good fondue along the shores of Lake Thunersee on a beautiful summer day in Interlaken.

This was the first time my family traveled with a child (one-year old) but the quality of the accommodations and the thoroughness in transportation planning made it very stress free. I would recommend Kimkim to my friends because of the in-country support you have while traveling and the local insight our travel agents provided while we planned the trip.

Thank you, Brent

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Hike in Lauterbrunnen!

Switzerland

Grizzy the guide was amazingly helpful. Of all the guides I have had in managing small and large groups, She is one of the best!

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At the end of the day, anyone can book a hotel or a train ride pretty easily, what really matters though is when something goes wrong. Or flight was cancelled from the US, I contacted KimKim agents and they worked to rebook things for me while I slept. I woke up the next morning with changes to my trip which made the whole thing easier. We enjoyed the recommendations and reservations they made for tours. They have very specific directions for using public transport. Quite frankly, I'd happily use then again.

Hotel Reviews

Skagen Harbour Hotel

Skagen

We wound up staying in one of their cottages versus the hotel itself. The cottage was good. It was 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms.

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Villa Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Beautiful hotel with wonderful services. It was right next to the Tivoli and train station

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Private 2-Hour Tour — Copenhagen, Your Way

Copenhagen

I've never ridden an e bike. It was pretty easy if you know how to ride a bike in general. It was like someone giving you a gentle push. The tour guide, Sergio, was great and easy to keep up with

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Hygge Tour Copenhagen

Copenhagen

I like Michelle. The tour was informational and pretty easy walking with lots of stops.

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I absolutely love KimKim! I've used them to plan two trips so far, and I'll definitely continue using them in the future. They tailor each itinerary to fit your budget and make the planning process incredibly easy.
During the trip, they're quick to respond to any questions or concerns, and they're always accommodating if any last-minute requests or changes come up. Their customer service is outstanding, and they truly go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience.
I highly recommend KimKim to anyone looking for a stress-free, personalized travel planning experience!

This is the first time we used Kim Kim and would use them again. Jose Luis, Anderson and Eddie were the best tour guides in all of Colombia. The drivers were also great, arriving on time and staying close by so after our tours we would be ready for our next adventure. In Bogota we saw the Boltero museum, Gold Museum , Salt Cathedral and the City Center , all were interesting and would recommend when visiting Bogota. While traveling through Medellin we saw Communa 13, Flower Tour, Coffee Tour and the Lake Overlook/rock hike, it was great. Each experience was vastly different from the others and we all enjoyed of Medellin. We ended our trip in Cartagena with a food tour which was delicious. We went to the beach sunset drumming ritual which we all chose as one of our favorite experiences . Our last morning we did the city tour including the castle which was a great way to end our trip. I appreciated all the hotels chosen for us, they were clean, safe and had breakfast included in our stay. There were a couple of times I had to communicate with the trip organizers via WhatsApp and they were quick to respond. We needed two in country flights arranged for us and the boarding passes were sent to us and it was well organized. Michael and his team were attentive to all details which was appreciated. I could not have planned a trip like this on my own, their expertise was invaluable.

All our guides were wonderful. Hana in particular gave us such a wonderful and in depth tour in Asakusa, a market and introduction to Shibuya. Our favorite activities were tea ceremony, dinner with the Geico, and our night at the hot springs hotel in Hakone. All of our hotels were pleasant stays with easy access to stations for getting to activities. We appreciated the WhatsApp chat to ask questions and receive assistance along the way. It eased our planning to have someone take care of the train tickets and help us figure out how to navigate the Shinkansen system. We had a wonderful trip!

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Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Tokyo

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Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour

Tokyo

Miyuki was a great guide and we enjoyed Yanaka.

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

Kyoto

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Relaxing Evening: Private Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner

Hakone

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Welcome to Hakone!

Hakone

We enjoyed Hakone! We spent our afternoon at the open air museum, which was incredible. The stay at our hotel springs hotel was very unique and special: the location, the room, the hot springs, and the meals were all lovely.

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Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

Rio was a lovely guide. She was pleasant and gave us a lovely experience to take in a food experience at a slower pace and truly relax and enjoy foods.

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Tea Ceremony in Kyoto (Private)

Japan

This was so special. We learned so much and loved making matcha for each other. Our instructor was so patient with us as we learned and helped us understand and gave us a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

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Dinner with Maiko in a Traditional Kyoto Style Restaurant Tour (Small Group)

Kyoto

This was an incredible, special, once in a lifetime experience. We loved it and highly recommend it.

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Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji

Kyoto

Tom was an enthusiastic and informative guide. We saw interesting sites and he helped guide us and teach us in the best ways. He took the time to understand our knowledge and interests and adapted to make sure he was giving us the best experience. Highly recommend!

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Tokyo Early Morning Tour: Asakusa, Tsukiji Market, Meiji Shrine & Shibuya Crossing

Tokyo

Hana was an amazing guide! This tour is a must-do. We learned so much from her, she set a pace and covered a manageable amount of activities. She helped us find the best and most local foods to sample at the market. This trip was fantastic!

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Chris was an amazing host in the planning stages, execution and support during the trip. Highly recommend.

Luka planned our trip to Iceland to celebrate my son’s high school graduation and it was fabulous! We enjoyed the planned activities and stops, as well as the suggested extra stops. Our hotels were clean, cozy and comfortable. I did not know much about Iceland, but with the careful planning from Luka, we had no problems navigating and every activity was memorable and fun. My husband and I have three kids(11, 15, and 18) and we all had so much fun!

We completed a 12 day tour of Sri Lanka through the KimKim platform and can report an overwhelmingly positive experience. The booking process was easy and Dhanushka, the local specialist, was very attentive and helpful and provided many other options to craft a holiday that suited our group of 8 adults. He kept in touch throughout our time in Sri Lanka to ensure that things were going well.
We were met at the airport by our tour leader, Ajith, who was both our guide and driver throughout the trip. Ajith was a delightful person to spend the holiday with and provided many other options and experiences through the trip other than just the itinerary. He was helpful and pleasant at all times and provided use with a wealth of information about Sri Lankan culture, history, food and the plants and animals we saw. We appreciated his safe driving through the apparent chaos of the roads of Sri Lanka.
We highly recommend a holiday in Sri Lanka and feel after 12 days we have only just scratched the surface of all the country has to offer. We were met with kindness and a great sense of humour from all those we met. We are grateful for the experience that Dhanushka and Ajith provided and recommend them very highly.

Our itinerary was just right for us, and the hotels you chose for us were all great! We loved touring the villages nearby, and you helped insure there were no major travel issues. Thank you!

Our tour guides and driver were very friendly and personal. We felt well taken care of, our guide Esmeralda in Cusco and Roy in Macchu Pichu were very knowledgeable, great for helping with family pictures. Our driver Ramiro was very helpful and friendly.

Our family just returned from an unforgettable 11-day trip through Provence, the French Riviera, and Paris, and I can't say enough good things about working with Liz and her team.

From the moment we landed until the day we flew home, every detail was thoughtfully planned. We traveled from Aix-en-Provence to Nice and then on to Paris, with a perfect mix of guided experiences, free time, and seamless transportation. Every day brought a new adventure, from exploring the stunning Calanques by boat, wandering through charming villages, and seeing the breathtaking lavender fields in Provence, to snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters off the Lérins Islands, visiting Monaco and Èze, touring the Louvre, and ending with an evening cruise on the Seine.

The lavender fields were every bit as beautiful as I had imagined, but if I had to choose a favorite destination, it would absolutely be **Nice**. The colorful Old Town, the Mediterranean coastline, the beach clubs, and the relaxed Riviera atmosphere was amazing!

One of the things I appreciated most was having the **Team France** support while we were traveling. Their app made communication incredibly easy, and it was so reassuring to know that if we had a question or needed assistance, someone was just a message away. They responded quickly and handled every little detail, allowing us to simply enjoy our vacation.

Planning a trip for five adults with trains, private transfers, hotels, and multiple tours could have been overwhelming, but Liz made it feel effortless. Everything flowed beautifully, and we were able to focus on making memories instead of worrying about logistics.

If you're considering a trip to France, I highly recommend working with Liz. She created a vacation that was full of unforgettable experiences, beautiful scenery, and just the right balance of adventure and relaxation. It truly was a trip we'll remember for a lifetime.

Activity Reviews

Private Louvre Museum Visit

Paris

Felix knows his history and brought the art alive with his stories. Def worth having a guide.

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Felix knows his history and is a great story teller.

Private Summer Provence Lavender & Gorges du Verdon Day Trip

Aix-en-Provence

We had a wonderful day with our guide!

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This trip was by far one of the best I've ever been on. Audrey was the reason why. We took our grandson on a trip for his graduation and we're looking for things that he would enjoy and she help in every part possible.

Will be using her again soon.

Excellent trip through four stops in Croatia. All of the transportation and guides provided were excellent. The hotels were also exactly what we were looking for. Nikola was very responsive, answered all of our questions and provided us with a detailed plan for the next day each evening. I would highly recommend.

Hotel Reviews

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Dubrovnik

Beautiful hotel.

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Korcula Hill

Korčula

A bit out of town but was very nice to have the space and the laundry capability.

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Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Beautiful hotel in a nice location. Only 4 stars because of the really odd placement of the bathrooms in the middle of the room with all glass walls. This doesn't work well for siblings or friends in a room together. Breakfast was excellent.

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Villa Harmony

Split

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Activity Review

Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik

Croatia

The national park was great and Ivana was also excellent. The lunch at the winery was ok. It was very hot out and the food was very hot soup and risotto and not much else and it took a long time and Ivana ended up having to serve lunch because the waitress became ill. Overall it was a very nice day and we really liked Ivana.

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Excellent trip from start to finish! Everything went exactly as planned, and every company we worked with was outstanding. The accommodations, tours, and private transfers all exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making our vacation so seamless and memorable!

Our family just returned from an unforgettable 12-day trip to Italy, and I honestly can’t recommend KimKim enough—especially our travel specialist, Valeria.

From the very beginning, Valeria took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and created an itinerary that perfectly balanced the iconic highlights with time to slow down, relax, and experience Italy at our own pace. Traveling as a family of five with kids ranging from teenagers to an adult isn’t always easy, but every detail was thoughtfully planned and tailored to our family.

Throughout the entire trip, everything ran incredibly smoothly. Every private driver was punctual and professional, every guide was knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of their city, and every transfer and tour was seamless. We never had to worry about logistics, which allowed us to simply enjoy being together and fully immerse ourselves in the experience.

A special thank you to Anna, who was always quick to respond and incredibly helpful behind the scenes, and to our on-the-ground concierge, Marina. Knowing Marina was just a message away gave us so much peace of mind. Whether we had a question or needed assistance, we always felt completely supported and genuinely cared for.

Some of our favorite memories included biking through the Tuscan countryside, exploring Florence, experiencing the Vatican and the Colosseum with exceptional private guides, wandering the charming streets of Trastevere, visiting Pompeii, and ending our trip along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Every guide brought history to life in a way that made each destination so much more meaningful than if we had explored on our own.

What impressed me most was how effortless the entire trip felt. Even after an unexpected travel delay getting to Italy, everything continued to run smoothly. The communication, organization, and attention to detail never missed a beat. We always felt like someone was looking out for us, and that level of service is invaluable when traveling abroad.

If you’re considering using KimKim, don’t hesitate. And if you have the opportunity to work with Valeria, consider yourself lucky. She is thoughtful, organized, responsive, and genuinely passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences.

This was truly one of the best family vacations we’ve ever taken, and so much of that is thanks to Valeria and the incredible team she assembled. Anna, Marina, our outstanding guides, professional drivers, and everyone involved worked together to make this trip feel effortless from start to finish. We came home with memories we’ll cherish forever, and we will absolutely use KimKim again and recommend them wholeheartedly to our family and friends.

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Private tour of Pompeii

Italy

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Private golf cart tour

Italy

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Free day in Rapallo

Rapallo

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Ischia and Procida boat tour from Sorrento

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Train transfer Rome/Sorrento with 2h guided tour in Pompeii

Italy

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Private Colosseum, Forum Tour & Palatine hill

Rome

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Private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica

Rome

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Private e-bike tour in the Tuscany Countryside with wine tasting and Tuscan lunch

Italy

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Florence and Accademia City Tour

Italy

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Tom planned an amazing trip for our family. We enjoyed a combination of guided walking tours as well as boat and train rides both solo and with a guide at times. We had time to explore on our own as well. Tom was very responsive and attentive to any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Martina did an excellent job listening to my needs (I have trouble walking) and guiding me on what cities would work/be difficult. She made sure I had transfers and rooms without stairs as best she could before she went on maternity leave. When/if she is back, I highly recommend her! Just be careful once you are on the trip as different people help you and are not as understanding/accommodating as Martina

Hotel Review

Salvadonica - Borgo del Chianti

San Casciano in Val di pesa

The best meal we ate in all of Italy was the cooking class meal we had here! Such a fun experience as well as delicious. Unfortunately, I’m not sure what to say about the restaurant though as our first night’s dinner was so salty neither of us could finish our meals. It made me want to cancel the second night’s meal , but I’m glad we didn’t as the second night’s dinner was delicious. Comfortable rooms and a lovely swimming pool was very relaxing. Gravel walkways to some of the rooms, so if you have trouble walking, select a room carefully

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Activity Reviews

Meeting Venice: boat cruise along the canals

Venice

It was nice to have a private boat tour, but we were in one of the taxi boats which are partially enclosed. It’s tricky for those with physical problems to get to the opened back or it’s a little crowded to stay up front with driver. But we did get a very knowledgeable tour guide who went out of the way to make sure we went by something that is special to me.

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Driver went out of his way to accommodate me, but the boats aren’t really built for sightseeing

Paper marbling workshop with a local artisan

Florence

It was so nice to do something a little different, yet also very authentic

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Rooftop bar Opera show

Rome

Such a nice unique experience!

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Florence Golf Cart Tour

Florence

They no longer allow golf carts in the heart of Florence, so we did Fiesole. There were nice views, but the main museum was closed. Went to alternate museum that was very small and not well air conditioned. I’d skip this golf cart tour. There were nice views on way up to Fiesole, but not really worth it

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Small group golf cart tour of Rome's highlights

Rome

Great experience, particularly if you can’t walk well or are in Rome during a heat wave.

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The openness of the golf carts make it easy to see, but only on the side you are sitting on. Try to get the seat behind the driver

Tuscan Traditional Cooking Class

Italy

Best meal we had in all of Italy!

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Flavors of Emilia: Food Valley Tour

Italy

We loved this tour! Only suggestion is to cut down on the a,punt of food or spread it out over a longer period of time

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Bologna Market & Food Tour

Bologna

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