Kimkim Trip Reviews

My husband and I wanted a special trip for our 40th anniversary. That same month, we were going to be in London and I found that on our anniversary weekend, The Highland Games were set for in Pitlochry, Scotland. With that goal in mind, we let Carolyn, and her team, plan our trip. From our personal guide, Donald, in Edinburgh, who made the country’s history, culture and language come alive (he met a Free Church pastor on the way and they immediately switched to Gaelic), to the Highland Games that we could walk to from our hotel, the Blair Atholl Distillery, and the incomparable Island of Skye; we fell in love with Scotland. Our accommodations were not only of the highest quality, but also very Scottish. There was a bottle of Prosecco waiting in our first hotel from our travel group, and other hotels followed in placing desserts and cards in our room to celebrate our anniversary. All our tickets were in a downloadable packet, but we were also presented a zip-up case, in London, with our itinerary and printed tickets and reservations. I never had to worry if my phone battery couldn’t hold up and deliver my tickets, because I had them in my case. Thank you for being so diligent in making our adventure so effortless.

I loved all of the tours and the tour guides. Evita was our guide on our Acropolis Mythology walk. Evita was so companionable and so knowledgeable. it was a treat to be shown around the Acropolis by her. She also pointed us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch which she offered to take us to. We could not have asked for more in a guide. El was our guide other Off the Beaten Path Villages tour. El was a warm and knowledgeable guide who we enjoyed very much. We loved the little villages and spots she took us to. Stephanie was our guide to the Sifnos Villages. She was the perfect guide, checking on the pace and telling us about the residents of the villages and island. I did not even notice the lack of history because I was enchanted by her love of the villages and its residents. She gave us a real feel for Sifnos as it is today. I wouldn’t change a thing about her (maybe just update description). One of our favorite experiences happened with her — an elderly gentleman saw us and brought us out water and then invited us into his home. Stephanie’s affection for the elderly residents was evident in everything she said and did. Just when you think the guides could not get better we meet Evie for our Culture Walk with Food Tasting. Evie was knowledgeable about the food and the history of Naxos. The tour and dinner with Evie was a pure delight. That leaves the private farm experience on Naxos. It was so interesting to tour the farm and the cooking class shared with 8 others was so much fun. The class was led by Soto, an outgoing women with a contagious laugh and warmth. The plate breaking and dancing was the perfect finale.

And on the water….. the private sunset caldera cruise was definitely another highlight. Dimitri and Dimitri (captain and first mate) could not have been better hosts. I don’t have words to describe how wonderful they were. And the views and the swimming were amazing. And the meal cooked up by Dimitri was delicious.
The private sailing cruise took us to beautiful places on a lovely boat. Unfortunately it was a windy and overcast day so we didn’t get to enjoy swimming but you can’t control the weather and it was lovely to be sailing on the Aegean. The captain and his first mate were very gracious and his concern for Howard when he felt ill was so so very kind.
All of the drivers were prompt and very kind. The only issue was the ride in Santorini to the ferry. I think you need to build some time in for traffic in Fira and on the road down to the port. And I guess the ride a few blocks to hotel in Sifnos. The hotel had a golf cart to pick up guests.

We had fun exploring on our own as well. Matt and I did part of the caldera hike (from Oia towards Fira). We hiked for two hours which let us have some of those beautiful views. On Sifnos we rented a car and went to the beach at Faros and had an amazing lunch there. On Naxos we rented a car and went to Halki which is a beautiful village.

As far as hotels the staff at all of the hotels could not have been nicer or more helpful. The breakfast at Sweet Home Hotel was amazing and the location was perfect. The room was a little small but I expect that in cities. Our room at the Sole d’Oro was spacious and very comfortable. It was one level. I had the impression it was on the water but I blame myself for not checking on that. The Sifnos House was our favorite accommodation. Our room was so spacious with a separate living area and small kitchen. It was beautifully decorated and sparkling clean. I loved the spa there. I had the best facial of my life there. It was a great location and breakfast was delicious. Opal Paros was a nice hotel although it was smaller than the other rooms on the islands. The Melidron Hotel room was also nice and spacious.

All in all it was a fabulous trip that has us wanting to return.

Overall, the trip was great and Hector planned it well. The guides were good, the country was beautiful and we were happy with the itinerary. Below is some feedback to help with future trips:
1. The driver to pick us up at the airport was not on time and not where he was expected to be. After a half-hour of waiting, I called Hector and he responded within 5 minutes, which was good. Hector reached the driver and redirected us to meet him at the Starbucks and the driver arrived there within a few minutes. In total, it delayed us about 45 minutes. More importantly, it made us nervous that we may have problems with other drivers or tour guides being late, but fortunately that didn't happen.
2. The food tour was good, but the guide talked way too much about every detail. However, it was fun with the other couples.
3. The other tour guides, particularly Carlotta and Simon, were very good and we enjoyed those tours very much. Alex was good, just a bit intense (he scolded me for taking pictures while he was talking} Otherwise, he did a good job.
4. There was some confusion as to when we were going to be picked up for the Sintra Tour, since it was scheduled for 8:00am and then changed in the app the day before to 9:30. I would suggest that when that happens, you send an email to confirm the time change, in addition to changing it in the app, because I almost didn't look at it again.
4. It messed up our schedule a little, when our Catamaran trip was moved from 10:00 to 3:30, which prevented us from doing the 7 Hanging Valley hike. We did the other hike instead, and it was good.
5. The emergency number provided didn't answer a few times when I called it.
I did appreciate that your staff's email responses were very good and generally quick, and that Hector didn't mind me calling him in the evening when I needed help. We also appreciated that there was flexibility from the driver regarding the time to pick us up to go from the Algarve to Lisbon. We really did enjoy the planning process and the trip and will recommend Kim Kim to friends. We would use your services again. Thank you for everything.

Hotel Reviews

Costa D'Oiro Ambiance Village

8600-544

The hotel was fine, but it was a longer than preferred walk from our room to the restaurant and reception.

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PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

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Dorma Almada Porto

Porto

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Activity Reviews

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Foodie Experience in Porto

Porto

Portugal - Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure

Portugal

Catamaran Boat to Benagil Cave & Carvoeiro Beach

Portugal

Exploring Sintra & Cascais: Palaces, Cliffs & Coastline

Lisbon

Explore Porto’s Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

Porto

We have recently completed the most enjoyable two week vacation in Norway with the gracious assistance of Mathia. He was very attentive to our requests and arranged for hotels and tours that met our wishes completely. Everything was organized and documented exactly as planned, and the hotels, guided tours, and recommendations were superb. We really appreciated Mathia's availability throughout our trip and were comfortable knowing that we could reach out to him if we encountered a problem. Somehow he even managed to provide good weather!
Among the highlights for us, apart from the spectacular natural beauty and unique cities, were the outstanding museums we visited. These included the Ringve and Rockheim Music Museums in Trondheim, the Sunnmore Outdoor Museum in Alesund, and the Norwegian Fjord Centre in Geiranger. Additionally, Christell, John, and Wanda were enthusiastic guides who shared their passion for and knowledge of their respective cities.
The combination of trains, boats, waterfalls, museums and cities was most enriching and enjoyable. It's difficult to say what we loved best about the trip!

Noga and the Kimkim team planned the perfect Iceland vacation for us. We were two couples with a very vague idea of what we wanted to do, other than spending a few days in Reykjavik, and then renting a car and driving the Ring Road.

During our initial call, Noga listened to what we were looking for and then turned our loose ideas into an incredible itinerary. She planned the perfect blend of activities, including visiting an Icelandic horse farm, an off-road buggy adventure, a lava cave tour, a glacial hike, and lunch at a tomato farm (yes, you have to do this!). She also gave us plenty of suggestions for free-form activities, including hiking and visiting (many) waterfalls, historic sites, and charming towns.

Everything worked flawlessly, from hotel check-ins to tour arrangements. And throughout the trip, the Kimkim team was responsive through an app whenever we needed them. They helped when we were worried that we might not make it to a tour and they gave us restaurant recommendations along the way.

The Kimkim team’s hotel recommendations were spot-on; the places we stayed blended comfort, style and convenience (along with good food from the hotel restaurants). We’d asked for something midway between basic and luxury and Kimkim delivered.

They also streamlined the car rental process. When we picked up our car it included a wireless hotspot. We hadn’t even thought to ask about this and it turned out to be very useful. The car was the perfect size for us and our luggage (which seemed to expand over the trip as we visited a few sweater stores).

We couldn't have asked for a better-planned trip. We highly recommend Noga and the Kimkim team!

Due to the catastrophic flooding that occurred in Nepal in August 2026, I had to majorly pivot in my travel plans while I was already away from home and had to come up with substitute plans on the fly and in a short time span... I reached out to Kim Kim and Doris took care of EVERYTHING! She could not have been more accommodating. She listened to all of my needs, concerns, preferences, and limitations, not only in the beginning planning stages, but all throughout the entirety of the trip. She pulled together, not only my travel vida, but a diverse, educational, cultural, and relaxing Vietnam experience in an extraordinarily abridged amount of time, complete with drivers, English speaking guides, accommodations, bike/boat tours, a ship cruise, domestic flights, cultural/historic experiences, and local family/farming/commerce experiences. She was extremely kind, sensitive to my needs (especially when I needed to make some changes to the itinerary due to being exhausted from a very long trip). The guides were mostly fantastic. The adventures/hotels/outings/education were fun, safe, well run, on-time, and very conducive to me being a foreigner. Doris and the guides were careful to avoid "tourist traps" and focused on offering me an authentic and local experience. I very highly recommend booking travel with KimKim Travel, and working with Doris!! I will never forget this trip : )

This was our first time using Kimkim and the experience was seamless and above and beyond what we expected! Adam and Kate were incredibly helpful and responsive as we planned our trip to Porto. They helped us with everything, right down to little details like transportation to and from the train station and airport when we arrived and departed. Which doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but you are so thankful after a long travel day to have a ride arranged. We stayed at a fantastic hotel on Kimkim’s recommendation called the Mercure right in the heart of Porto. It was a sanctuary in the middle of a busy city and the breakfast buffet was off the charts! We could easily walk everywhere from the hotel. Our favorite experience arranged by Kimkim was a cooking class with a professional chef named Ana. We started by visiting the local food market to try olive oil, spices, jams and fresh oysters and meet different vendors. We then walked to a very cool boutique hotel where we spent the rest the time in their kitchen cooking an authentic Portuguese meal. This afternoon of cooking together with Ana’s guidance was one of our favorite meals of the trip. Our visit to Porto was one of the best experiences we’ve had in Europe. If you are looking for unique and thoughtful experiences and tours, Kimkim is the sight to use to plan your trips!

Hotel Review

Mercure Porto Centro Aliados

Porto

The Mercure was a special haven in the middle of the city of Porto! The breakfast buffet was incredible. They had a lovely and affordable happy hour as well. The gardens and pool were so peaceful and a wonderful place to retreat after a day of walking nonstop. Our room was well appointed and well cleaned. Everything you could need for a great stay!

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Activity Review

Bolhao Market Tour and Hands-On Cooking Class

Porto

This was by far our favorite day in Porto. We started at the bustling Mercado farmers market. Ana our chef and guide was so easy to be around and very knowledgeable about the history of the market and the different vendors. She gave us tastings at different stalls including olive oil, fresh oysters, jams and spices. We then walked about 10 minutes to a lovely hidden gem for our cooking class. The kitchen is in a boutique hotel and it felt like being in someone’s home. Just magical! Ana was such a great instructor and she made it feel more like we were helping out with a dinner party than being in a “cooking class”. We had one of the best meals of our trip to Porto that afternoon and we cannot recommend this experience more highly!

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Absolutely delicious dishes!

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Ana was amazing!

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Walking but easy!

Irene, Klio, and everyone else at Travel 12 planned a great trip. They flawlessly handled all of the logistics of getting us around Greece and they booked amazing guides for us.

The highlights of the trip included the Santorini Highlights with Wine Tour. Our guide Will was perhaps one of the best tour guides I've ever had. He did an excellent job getting us to all of the major sights in Santorini while avoiding the crowds and he kept us entertained during the entire tour. Other highlights were the Palace of Knossos tour, the reservation at Peskesi restaurant in Heraklion, and the tour of Delphi. I should add that every guide that was booked for us did an amazing job.

This was my third trip with KimKim and, like the previous two, this one was fantastic.

Activity Reviews

Local Transfer in Athens

Greece

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Private Cape Sounion Driving tour

Greece

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Private Delos Guided Tour

Mykonos

Starting later in the afternoon allowed us to tour a practically empty Delos. The timing was perfect!

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Palace of Knossos Private Tour

Greece

This was a fantastic tour and definitely one of the highlights. Our driver had to leave to make another transfer, which allowed us to have almost an extra hour touring the site. Our driver was very apologetic about the situation, but I thought it worked out perfectly. Even better, actually. Also, I want to thank our guide for suggesting that we start the tour an hour earlier than originally scheduled. That was a great suggestion.

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Private Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

This was a fantastic tour and Will was an amazing guide. I would recommend Will and this tour to EVERYONE who travels to Santorini.

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Snorkeling Boat trip in Chania

Chania

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Local transfer in Heraklion

Heraklion

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Premium Morning Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon

Santorini

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My only complaint is when the tour ended, we had to wait in a parking lot under the hot sun for our transfer back to the hotel. Having a shade structure in the waiting area would make an otherwise very good experience perfect.

Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

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It was great having Gummi plan our Iceland trip from the car to the hotels to sights to see. Having the driving directions everyday was really great and knowing I could call him anytime if we had an issue was a great peace of mind. We had an unforgettable trip!

Hotel Reviews

Center Hotel Arnarhvoll

Reykjavík

Stayed here our last night and enjoyed the view from the SkyBar

Hotel Eldhestar

Ölfus, Hveragerði

Great location, got to see the horses up close

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Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Reykjavík

Liked where this hotel was located for our first day in Iceland

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Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

Beautiful view!

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

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I had such a wonderful experience planning my Mallorca trip with Anna through Kimkim. From the beginning, she really listened to what I wanted to see and do and tailored the itinerary around my interests and preferences. It felt very personalised rather than like a standard itinerary, and everything was planned so well logistically that I was able to make the most of my time on the island without ever feeling overwhelmed.

Everything was incredibly well organised, and the entire trip went smoothly from start to finish. This was my first solo trip, so it was especially reassuring knowing that Anna was always available and on hand whenever I had a question or needed help with anything. She was consistently responsive, helpful and supportive throughout the whole experience.

I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better planned trip. I got to see and experience so much of Mallorca, and the itinerary really reflected exactly what I wanted from the holiday. A huge thank you to Anna for making my first solo trip such a memorable one. I would absolutely recommend her and Kimkim!

Hotel Review

Hotel HM Ayron Park – Adults Only

Palma de Mallorca

I had a really lovely stay at HM Ayron Park. The hotel itself is beautiful, with very nice aesthetics throughout, and the staff were always friendly and welcoming. The pool area was great, with plenty of seating and lots of space to relax. My room was clean, comfortable and cosy, and I had a lovely view from my balcony. The location was also one of the highlights for me. It was very convenient for getting into Palma, while also having easy access to the beach and being well located for getting to different activities around Mallorca. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily recommend HM Ayron Park to anyone visiting Mallorca.

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Activity Reviews

Caves of Drach: Classical Music Concert & Boat Trip

Mallorca

The Drach Caves were absolutely spectacular and definitely worth visiting. The coach trip was very straightforward, with pickup available from Palma Aquarium or Palma city, and once we arrived we were free to explore the cave experience. There were quite a lot of people visiting, but that did not take away from how incredible the caves were. The formations, lighting and sheer scale of the caves were beautiful, and Lake Martel was particularly impressive. The highlight for me was the live classical concert on the lake. You are not allowed to record during the concert, which actually makes it even more immersive. Sitting inside the cave listening to live classical music while the musicians sail across the underground lake on a boat was such a unique and memorable experience. Afterwards, you also have the opportunity to take a short boat ride across the lake yourself. It is only a brief ride, but it gives you a completely different perspective of the cave and was a lovely addition to the experience. Overall, it was a beautiful way to experience one of Mallorca’s natural wonders and one of the most unique things I did during my trip. I would definitely recommend it!

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Mallorca Coasteering Adventure: Cliff Jumps, Zip Lines & Coastal Challenges

Mallorca

This was such a great experience and something completely different for me. It definitely took me outside my comfort zone, but in a really fun and memorable way. Pickup was directly from my hotel, which was super convenient, and all the gear and equipment we needed was ready for us. I also really liked that it was a small group, which made the experience feel more comfortable and personal. We started with smaller jumps, and the guide was very patient, encouraging and helpful throughout. We then gradually progressed to bigger jumps, which was a great way to build up confidence. Along the way, we also got to go ziplining, which was another really fun part of the experience. Overall, it was exciting, challenging and something I am really glad I pushed myself to do. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a more adventurous experience in Mallorca!

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Day Trip to Mallorca Beaches

Mallorca

I absolutely loved this beach day trip with GOFURGO. It was honestly one of the highlights of my time in Mallorca. They picked me up close to my hotel, which made everything really easy from the beginning. I also loved that it was a small group. It made the experience feel much more personal and relaxed, and it was a great opportunity to meet and make friends with other people on the trip. We visited Cala Llombards, Cala s’Almunia and Caló des Moro, and the views at every stop were absolutely breathtaking. The whole day was perfectly paced, with enough time to actually enjoy each place without ever feeling rushed. I had such a great time relaxing on the beaches, swimming, snorkelling and even doing some cliff jumping, which made the day even more memorable. Each stop offered something a little different, and it was such a fun way to experience some of Mallorca’s most beautiful coastline. The GOFURGO team were fantastic, and the whole day was really well organised while still feeling relaxed and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Mallorca!

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Mallorca Scenic Island Circuit

Spain

I really enjoyed the Mallorca Scenic Island Circuit. It was such a lovely way to see so much of the northern part of Mallorca in one day, with beautiful scenery and lots of different experiences along the way. We started from Palma, drove past Inca and then continued into the Tramuntana Mountains, where the views were absolutely incredible. We stopped at the Santuari de Lluc, which was really interesting to visit, before continuing through the mountains to Sa Calobra. The scenery there was beautiful, and I especially enjoyed seeing the canyon. From there, we took a boat along the coast to Port de Sóller, with gorgeous views throughout the journey. Port de Sóller was one of my favourite stops. It is such a beautiful place, and I loved trying the delicious local orange ice cream and seeing the cute orange trams. We then took the historic tram into Sóller, which was also very pretty, with its lovely town centre and church. Finally, we took the historic wooden train back towards Palma, which was such a cool experience and a perfect way to end the day. There was so much variety throughout the trip, and it was a fantastic way to experience different parts of Mallorca in one day. I would definitely recommend it!

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The tour itself was very enjoyable, but I think some of the communication from the guide could have been clearer. In particular, at the monastery stop, the meeting point for returning to the group was not explained clearly enough, which caused some confusion when it was time to meet again. For a tour with several stops and different meeting points throughout the day, I think clearer and more specific instructions would have made the experience run more smoothly. Overall, the guide was fine and I enjoyed the day, but the communication could definitely be improved.

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Mallorca Catamaran & Snorkeling Trip

Mallorca

I had such a lovely time on this catamaran trip. The whole experience was really relaxing and enjoyable, and it was a great way to spend the day out on the water. We made two stops where we could swim and snorkel, which was so much fun. The time spent on the catamaran itself was just as enjoyable, with nice music, a relaxed atmosphere and a barbecue on board, which was really good. Everything came together to make it such a pleasant experience. I really enjoyed the trip and would definitely recommend it!

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We had a great time on our trip to Norway. Our local specialist Alex was wonderful with planning the trip. He was very accessible and easy to work with. He was especially helpful when a last minute emergency required us to adjust some of our plans during the trip.

Our guides in Oslo (Kathleen), Flam (Bjorn) and Bergen (Kori) were wonderful.

If you're thinking about a trip abroad and would like assistance in planning a successful experience, Kimkim is the way to go!

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

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Flåm Marina

Flåm

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Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

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Depart Norway

Norway

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Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

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Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint Experience

Norway

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Private City Walk

Oslo

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My small group thoroughly enjoyed Alfredo’s deep knowledge of the history of Lima and Peru, and learned so much from him. We also really loved our time with Alvaro exploring Paracas Natural Reserve. His passion and knowledge of the park was incredible. Both these guides were personable, easy to chat with and made our full days with them very memorable!

Hotel Review

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Excellent. Great location and spacious rooms.

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Drive to Paracas

Lima

This day trip was incredible. Exploring so many parts of Paracas Natural Reserve was beautiful and awe-inspiring. Our guide Alvaro was knowledgeable and passionate, which added to our enjoyment. He also instilled confidence that he knew the park so well, that you’d be safe and comfortable.

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Our guide Alvaro was incredible!

Food

Lunch at Inti Mar was breathtakingly beautiful and delicious and so fresh!

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Alvaro was passionate about Paracas and also very easy to spend the whole day with - funny, interesting and very knowledgeable. He was also an excellent and confident driver.

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Alvaro is an excellent and confident driver, with a vehicle that is in tip top shape.

Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco

Lima

The bartending and cooking class at Hotel B were both fun and it’s a great venue! We went right from this to lunch - at a wonderful restaurant (owned by husband-wife team in their former house!) and it would have been much better if there was a bit of time between the cooking class and lunch…

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Must Sees Lima: Casa Aliaga & Larco Museum with Lunch

Lima

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Our guide Alfredo was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to spend the day with. We learned a lot and had a great time.

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Lunch was great at the Museum

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Alfredo and Alverdo were amazing. So knowledgeable and passionate about their country. Alverdo went above and beyond !

Hotel Review

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Great hotel, centrally located

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Drive to Paracas

Lima

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Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco

Lima

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Lunch was right after the ceviche making class.

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Must Sees Lima: Casa Aliaga & Larco Museum with Lunch

Lima

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The two guided tours in Bordeaux were excellent. They were in different parts of the city, so that was great. Both guides were very knowledgeable. Our food and wine tour ended up also being a history tour. As my partner told Rio, our guide, we hit the trifecta! History, wine and food all from one guide!

We also loved our sunset cruise in La Rochelle and our bike ride to Ile de Re. Beautiful villages and coastline.

All of our drivers were on time and courteous. We ran into one issue in Paris. This was the only driver that didn’t text me on where to meet him. I had to call and we weren’t in the right location. Took a while for us to find him and many phone calls later. All worked out in the end.

I need to also mention that Alexia went out of her way to try to find us an alternate way to get to Bordeaux as we had an unexpectedly long layover at CDG. The effort was much appreciated.

This was our second experience with KimKim and I would highly recommend their services. We will definitely be back!.

Alexia did a wonderful job planning the trip - we had a great mix of hotels and activities. The boat trip to the Calanques was amazing - I had never heard of this place, and our captain, Hugo, and the boat were fantastic. The hotel over the port city was in a great location, with a great view and fun decor.

The Royal Riviera in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat was beautiful! The room was perfect, and the staff was very accommodating, making for a wonderful stay. The lunch at Le Chèvre d'Or was truly special - the view from the restaurant was amazing, and the meal was spectacular.

We ended the trip in London for a quick visit. The Bloomsbury Hotel was great, and we spent a couple of days seeing the sights of London.

Everything was well planned and coordinated, and a great 10 days.

Hotel Reviews

The Bloomsbury

London

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Hotel Royal Riviera

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Beautiful location, wonderful staff, and amenities.

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Hotel La Résidence du Vieux Port

Marseille

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Private Cruise during sunset

France

A very fun way to see the coast, learn about the beautiful homes and palaces, and get up close to the Super yachts! Our captain was very knowledgeable and easy going. Very relaxing.

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Lunch at La Chèvre d'Or restaurant

France

Absolutely amazing - the food was unreal, the staff was gracious and attentive, and the view was one of a kind.

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Private Calanques Afternoon Cruise

Marseille

Our guide Hugo was fantastic - a truly unique day.

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This was our 4th kimkim planned trip - and as with our other trips, we had a great time. As before, our local specialist worked with us to understand us and what we hoped to achieve with the trip, what we liked and didn't like with travel, and then how to fit as much in as made sense for us... all within the time we had allotted for the trip. I believe by the time we actually left the US for Scotland, we were on v4 of our travel guide.

And unfortunately, as with a previous trip, the weather and airport issues created a last minute problem with air travel such that we were delayed leaving the US and even had to be rerouted on another airline. We contacted our kimkim local specialist (Tetiana) via the app - at what was likely midnight in the UK... and Tetiana made sure that our airport pickup was changed and that our hotel knew of our now very delayed arrival.

On one other occasion we had an unforeseen issue (no breakfast provided at a guest house - where it should have been)... Tetiana again immediately figured out the issue and solved. I mention these two unpleasant events first - as they both illustrate the value of having a professional help plan your trip, and then being available to manage problems.

Now to the good stuff... Scotland is a wonderful place to visit. We spent a few days in Glasgow, then by train to Fort William / Glencoe, and then by car to the Isle of Skye... where we spent 5 days. We ended our excursion with 3 days in and around Inverness, and lastly... 3 days in Edinburgh. Highlights for us on Skye... not just the main tourist sights, but finding hidden treasures off the beaten path (mostly on single lane roads). Tetiana found one for us... Waternesh Farms...

We found Inverness to be more than a place to spend the night while we explored the highlands... it's a really nice town. We loved our B&B (Bluebell House) and morning walks along the river (which take you thru the Ness Islands). We lucked out on our last night, with a reservation at the Highlanders... seats at the table closest to the stage - with a night of traditional music and pub food.

In Edinburgh, we really liked the neighborhood of our B&B (within New Town) as we were adjacent to a street filled with restaurants, and bus stops and a tram stop that made travel within Edinburgh easy. For those who enjoy B&Bs, we want to recommend the place we stayed... The Ben Cruachan Guest House. And for hidden gems, the two adjacent modern art museums (located in the West End... and just minutes off the tram).

All our guides were excellent. Really enjoyed the sailing cruise with David and the Barossa valley wine tour.

If I plan this trip again, I would make a few changes. I would still fly into Brisbane and stay three days and then go to Port Douglas. However, we ended up spending the night in Port Douglas, and then returning the next day to Cairns for a tour and then going back to Port Douglas again. There should be a better way to do this. Also, I would fly from Cairns to Adelaide and spend a couple of days there and then go to kangaroo Island. I would drive along the great ocean Road and spend time in some different cities. I would skip Melbourne and spend a few more days in Sydney. Also, when planning the wine tour, i would rather have gone to the white wine regions than the red wine ones.
Overall, the trip was amazing. We really enjoyed having the rental cars and being able to drive around and see stuff on our own. Somehow we missed part of the great ocean Road because we were following the GPS and not following signs for the great ocean Road. I think we would rather have stayed in Apollo Bay then Port Campbell although the apartment in Port Campbell was very nice. There’s not much in Port Campbell. We had a bad experience in robe, which is where I booked my own hotel that turned out to have mice. Never really saw anything in robe. I wish we’d had a little more time in Sydney.

We had a fantastic trip to Greece, and KimKim did such a great job arranging everything for us. It was-pleasure having all the transports, hotels and tours set up for us so all we had to do was show up at the indicated time and off we went. All the guides (and drivers)were extremely knowledgeable, and went above and beyond in answering all our questions and sharing their knowledge of Greek history and culture. We enjoyed every activity, with one of many highlights being the private sunset catamaran trip around Santorini, with the two Demetris as our hosts. It was great working with Gustavo in planning a trip that met all of our (many) requirements. Thank you
KimKim for making our Greece adventure one we will always remember!

Kim Kim and our agent Mathia recommended, organized and made all the arrangements for our ncredible Norway trip.
It was incredible value for a 5 star experience. It was the perfect mix of train and boat travel. Well paced but scheduled to maximize our 12 days with sufficient down time for relaxation and to explore on our own.
The boutique hotels were some of the best we have stayed at in Europe. All well located and unique. The guides for our personal citytours were exceptional.
All of the recommendations for the itinerary, activities and restaurants were perfect and allowed us to really experience Norway and everything it offers in its diverse geography, culture and history.
Particular highlights were the Flam Railway, Fijord Ferry cruises, Hurtigruten overnights and the City of Trondheim.
We have no hesitations in giving the highest recommendation to Mathia and his local Norwegian team and Kim Kim as the broker and platform for the easy arranging of such a wonderful custom self directed travel experience.

We absolutely loved our trip to Greece! Everything was planned so well, and we felt like there was the perfect balance between having things scheduled and still having plenty of flexibility to explore and do things on our own time. We never felt like there was too much planned or like we were being rushed, but we also always had something to look forward to.

All of the food recommendations and options were amazing, and we had so many great meals throughout the trip. The transfers were also extremely helpful and made getting from place to place so easy and stress-free, especially since we were traveling to multiple places.

Any time there was an issue or something came up, it was handled and solved very quickly. Everyone was always extremely helpful and accommodating, which made the whole trip feel so much less stressful.

We especially loved our hotel in Paros — it was incredible and definitely one of the highlights of the trip! Overall, everything felt very well thought out, and we loved being able to enjoy Greece without having to worry about all of the little details ourselves. We had such an amazing trip and would definitely recommend KimKim and will be using them again in our future adventures!

Hotel Reviews

Kasimatis by La Perla

Santorini

We really enjoyed our stay here overall! The hotel had a beautiful view of the caldera, and we really loved staying in Imerovigli. It was such a pretty area and a great location for our time in Santorini. The staff was friendly and helpful for the most part, although there were a couple of things that could have been handled better. We were told that we were going to be moved to a different room, but that never ended up happening and we weren't really given an update about it. We were also told someone would come help us with our bags when leaving early in the morning, but no one ever came, so we ended up taking care of them ourselves which was difficult given the stairs you have to walk up. Neither of these things ruined our stay, but the communication and follow-through could have been a little better. Overall, we still really enjoyed the hotel, especially the beautiful caldera views and the location in Imerovigli!

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Location

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Alexandros Suites & Apartments

Naoussa

I seriously cannot say enough good things about this hotel! It was absolutely gorgeous, in an amazing location, and by far our favorite hotel of the entire trip. Being so close to Naousa made it really easy and fun to go into town, but the hotel itself still felt relaxing and peaceful. The staff was INCREDIBLE. I truly cannot say enough good things about everyone who worked there. We arrived pretty early in the day, and they immediately worked on getting our room ready for us so we could check in early. They were so helpful throughout our entire stay and helped us book reservations at restaurants and beach clubs they recommended, while also giving us suggestions on what to do and see around Paros. Every recommendation they gave us was great! Our room was right next to the pool, which we were a little worried about at first because we thought it might be loud, but it wasn't at all. The room was extremely clean, comfortable, and so nice. There was also a public beach only about a five-minute walk away, and we had so much fun hanging out there the day we arrived. Everything about our stay was amazing. Between the beautiful hotel, perfect location, and especially the incredible staff, this place was easily one of the biggest highlights of our trip. I genuinely could have stayed there forever and would absolutely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

its beautiful and such an amazing view!

Location

great location, 5 min walk to the beach, 10 min walk to Naousa

Staff

they were amazing. so accommodating and truly so nice. cant say enough good things about them!

Cleanliness & Comfort

so clean and fun!

Achilleas Hotel

Athens

We really enjoyed our stay here! The location was great and made it so easy to get around and be close to everything we wanted to see and do. The receptionists were also extremely helpful and gave us some great local recommendations, which we really appreciated. One thing that really surprised us was how quiet the room was. Athens can feel pretty busy and loud when you're outside, but as soon as we got into our room, it was completely silent. We never had any issues with outside noise, which made it really nice to come back and relax after being out all day. Overall, we had a great stay and really loved the location, helpful staff, and how peaceful the room was!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Loved the location. Was central and walkable to everything

Staff

they were so helpful and accommodating. we got there early, and they kept our bags so we could go explore while they were getting our room ready.

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Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Parikia & Naousa Markets Visit

Paros

It was so fun. Definitely the best place we explored for shopping. I loved all of the different shops that had lots of authentic greek items. We got really amazing olive oil from one place

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Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

This was such a fun experience!! we loved it. the water was really calm until the end. it was so fun to see different parts of santorini you couldn't see without going on a boat! wasnt many fish to see snorkeling and we only stopped at 2 spots and you could really only swim in one of them. It was really nice.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages

Santorini

So fun to explore here. definitely lots of walking but i wouldn't have been comfortable driving here. I really enjoyed looking at all the churches and seeing all of the gorgeous views of the caldera! We watched mamma mia at volkan on the rocks and it was SO fun!!! highly recommend.

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Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Athens

This was so much fun to walk around. We shopped around both days we were there. We especially liked the store called JAmevar colourful home! you should definitely check it out.

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Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens

Athens

It was a cool museum to see after we learned to much about the acropolis too!

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Self-Guided Santorini Shopping

Santorini

we didn't do too much shopping here, but we did get souvenirs here and they weren't too expensive! Very fun.

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Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience

Santorini

This was really fun and a great way to end our trip! Our tour guide was so helpful. It was really fun to see different parts of the island that we hadn't seen either. We learned so much about the island and the wine making process!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

the drive was kind of like our main guide and he was so knowledgeable and nice! we loved him.

Transport

Self-Guided Beach Time

Paros

We rented a buggy and would definitely recommend this for seeing all of Paros. It made exploring the island so fun. We got to go to a beach club for the beginning of the day and that was really nice to relax there, but it definitely was pretty busy. We went to the Monastiri beach club.

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Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk

Athens

Our tour guide was very helpful! it was a group tour but was great. Really enjoyed it!

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